Leading Saints Podcast

Encouraging Returned Missionaries for the Next 10 Years | An Interview with Davis Smith

Davis Smith is the founder, chairman, and emeritus CEO of Cotopaxi, a Salt Lake City–based outdoor gear brand dedicated to poverty alleviation. Raised throughout Latin Am

The Leadership of LaVell Edwards | An Interview with Dave McCann & Mark Ogletree

Dave McCann is a veteran sportscaster, play-by-play announcer, and television anchor with decades of broadcasting experience across regional and national media. After gra

Creating an Easter Walk with Jesus Experience | An Interview with Heidi Lee

Heidi Lee serves as a stake communication director in the Mountain’s Edge area of Southwest Las Vegas, as well as in the Las Vegas West Mission office. Over the past 20 y

The Mid-Singles (35-50) Church Experience | An Interview with Robert Cornilles

Robert Cornilles is an executive, author, and educator with a background in business leadership and community engagement. He serves as the Founder and CEO of Game Face, I

Building Zion Thru Mentors | An Interview with Mark and Adrienne Beck

Mark A. Beck earned a BA in Business and Japanese Language from Pacific University and an MBA from Harvard Business School. Over his three-decade corporate career, he ser

YSA Marriage, Unity, and 25-Minute Sundays [August Zion Lab Live]

This is a recording of the monthly Zion Lab Live where Kurt Francom explores various topics discussed in the Zion Lab online community. Links Join the conversation in

A Latter-day Saint Identity Crisis, Now What? | An Interview with Alan & Marianne Downing

Marianne Downing has a master’s degree in Education (counseling) and began her career as a therapist before combining it with various roles within the nonprofit sector. S

How the Youth Can Save Sacrament Meeting

Todd Hillyard, a bishop in Vancouver, Washington, shares a variety of ideas about how he involves the youth to improve sacrament meeting. You can listen to the full inte

Brain Science: How to Build Belonging and Inspire Your Ward | An Interview with Scott Taylor

Elder Scott N. Taylor is a professor of Organizational Behavior holding the Arthur M. Blank Endowed Chair for Values-Based Leadership at Babson College, having previously

Supporting a Spouse in Church Service | An Interview with JeaNette Smith

JeaNette Smith is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who authored Side by Side: Supporting a Spouse in Church Service to help couples keep their relationships stron

Ward Councils Need This 360° Perspective Shift

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Covenant Discipleship Without a Calling | An Interview with Tesiah Frame

Tesiah "Tess" Frame is a Latter-day Saint digital content creator, author, and podcaster based in Southern California. Focusing on motherhood, practical scripture study,

The Arc of Intentional and Self-driven Leadership | An Interview with Shawn Moon

For over thirty years, Shawn D. Moon has worked with global clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to government organizations. He currently serves as Chairman and CE

Can Local Leadership Transform Ward Culture? [July Zion Lab Live]

In this "Zion Lab Live" episode, Kurt Francom facilitates a live community discussion analyzing recent topics in Zion Lab. The conversation focuses on improving the Sunda

Zion Building at Southern Virginia University | An Interview with Aaron Hale

Aaron Hale is an educational leader and entrepreneur originally from Arizona, where he raised his family before transitioning to his current role as the president of Sout

Why is Porn so Addictive?

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Why do Some Struggle with Porn and Others Don’t?

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Why Do Kids & Teens Use Porn?

Some fascinating research related to why children and teens turn to porn. What "job" are they hiring? Kristen Jenson gives the details in this clip from the Liberating Sa

Should People Feel Unworthy When They Seek Out Porn?

Sam Tielemans, a therapist from Las Vegas, NV, nails this concept and offers a practical approach to overcoming shame, porn, and sin. To see the entire presentation (and

The Church Leaders Role When Someone Struggles with Pornography

A thoughtful perspective and encouragement for church leaders when someone is struggling with pornography. This is just a clip of one of the 15+ presentations that will b