Oct. 30 – Nov. 5

Choose at least 1 episode to listen to.

Option 1: BYU Speeches: Lord God of Hosts, Be with Us Yet–Elder D. Todd Christofferson. (13 minutes)

Summary: In this time of uncertainty, we must defer to the will of God to find unity. We cannot forget our mission and the source of our strength. D. Todd Christofferson, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this inaugural address on September 19, 2023.

Option 2: This is the Gospel Podcast: Weak Things Made Strong (37 minutes)

Summary: Stories in this episode: Bullied most of her life, Julie discovers that the autism that made her different is actually the exact thing that makes her gifted at family history work; A comic book heroine helps Sarah find her own superpowers when it comes to connecting with others; Kurt struggles with the weight of his calling as a bishop until the memory of a red superhero cape reminds him of his true desire to help others.

Option 3: Called to Create Podcast: Al Caraway: Faith and Optimism (35 minutes)

Summary: Al Carraway is a convert to the Church of Jesus Christ, writer, multi-award-winning international speaker, and author of the best-selling books. After a decade spent in Arizona & Utah, she is now living with her husband, Ben, and her three kids back where she was raised, in New York. She has spent the last 10 years traveling worldwide inspiring others of her conversion and faith through difficult times. Her passion is to tell everyone that happiness exists, and it comes from the gospel of Jesus Christ. That He’s real. And how to find and love Him in the hard, in the unwanted, and the unexpected. Because through it all, with God, we have every reason to be wildly optimistic. In this episode, Al talks about how she has shared her voice of light and gives ideas for how others can share theirs.

Option 4: Part 1: Let’s Get Real Podcast: 4 Skills to Improve Your Relationships. Dr. Matt Townsend (36 minutes)

Part 2 (40 Minutes)

Summary:

In this episode, we have the pleasure of interviewing Matt Townsend, a renowned relationship expert who has helped thousands of people worldwide. Matt believes effective communication is critical to building healthy relationships and can help resolve even the most complex issues. During our conversation, Matt shared his insights on “Real Communication,” a concept he discovered while reading 3 Nephi 11-17 in the Book of Mormon.

In addition, he reveals the four skills he learned from the Savior’s visit to the Americas after His crucifixion and resurrection, which can help anyone communicate more effectively. Matt emphasizes the importance of meeting someone’s most basic human needs, such as feeling capable, safe, and like they belong. He also suggests looking for three signs that someone’s vital signs are not good before using the four skills taught by Jesus Christ during His visit.

Join Matt Townsend and me as we explore effective communication’s power and how it can improve your relationships. Don’t miss it!

Part 1