Eternal Sociality
Reg Christensen lives in the Midwest with his wife, Carol. They have seven children and seventeen grandchildren. Reg has fulfilled a variety of callings in the Church and he and Carol have been blessed with many service opportunities as Pathway missionaries and...
Leading Latino Saints | An Interview with Ernesto Quintanilla
Ernesto Quintanilla is the co-host (with his wife Nancy) and driving force behind Santos en Liderazgo, the official Spanish-language expansion of the Leading Saints podcast. A dedicated leader and communicator, Ernesto is passionate about helping Spanish-speaking...
Ward Music | A Zion Lab Livestream
In this livestream, Kurt Francom facilitates a collaborative discussion on the practical and spiritual aspects of ward music, featuring insights from Landon, a BYU master's student in organ performance. The episode addresses common challenges faced by ward music...
Patience in the Middle of the Story – Trusting God When Relief Doesn’t Come Quickly
Rich Watson resides in Hope Mills, North Carolina, near Fort Bragg. He served for 20 years in the United States Air Force and holds an educational background in psychology, education, and the social sciences. He has been happily married for over 25 years and is the...
Supporting Ward Members Without Losing Yourself | An Interview with Robert Smith
Rob Smith, LMAC, LASUDC, is a therapist with over 10 years of personal and professional experience. He specializes in helping individuals tap into their inner strengths, generate momentum for change, and live in alignment with their core values. Rob loves spending...
Leading Saints in 2026
Where is Leading Saints going in 2026? Listen in to find out! Links Watch the video and share your thoughts in the Zion Lab community Become a Zion Builder Transcript available with the video in the Zion Lab community Highlights In this episode, Kurt Francom discusses...
Start Now to Celebrate Easter Season | An Interview with Lani Hilton
Lani Hilton is a dedicated enthusiast of the Easter Season. She has lived a Christ-centered Easter season with her family for 20 years and has been teaching about it in settings like BYU Education Week and firesides since 2015. She published a book called Celebrate...
Teaching with Different Bible Translations | An Interview with John Hilton III
John Hilton III was born in San Francisco and grew up in Seattle. He served a mission in Denver, and got a Bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University. While there he met his wife Lani and they have six children. They have lived in Boise, Boston, Miami, Mexico,...
The “Rest” in the Wrestle
Mary Margaret Thompson was raised in Salt Lake City by two California natives and converts to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Mary served a mission in upper New England. Upon her return, she met and married Spencer Thompson. She earned her masters...
Tips for Teaching the Old Testament in 2026 | An Interview with Joshua Sears
Joshua Sears earned his BA in Ancient Near Eastern Studies at Brigham Young University, an MA from The Ohio State University, and a PhD in Hebrew Bible from The University of Texas at Austin. His research focuses on biblical polygamy, the book of Isaiah, and...
