How I Lead as Young Women President | An Interview with Emma Smith
Emma Smith's previous church callings include serving in the nursery, Primary, Relief Society, and as a Young Women president. She currently serves as the second counselor in the Thames Valley Stake Young Women. Emma has a degree in Acting and Performing Arts, and...
Music Unlocks Meaningful Worship
Dustin Walker grew up in Denver, Colorado and currently serves as an early-morning Seminary instructor in the Raleigh, North Carolina area. He served as a full-time missionary in Chile and attended Brigham Young University to study Molecular Biology and Genetics. He...
Behind the Scenes at Church HQ: Handbooks, Ministering, & Area Presidencies | An Interview with Larry Richman
Larry Richman retired in 2022 after working as a Church employee for 45 years. He was a project and product manager for many of the Church’s programs, such as Sunday and weekday programs for adults, youth, and children as well as leader training and tools. He was the...
Leading the Rising Generation | A Live Event with Robert Ferrell
We are thrilled to announce an exclusive Leading Saints live interview event at Thanksgiving Point featuring our most-listened-to podcast guest, Robert Ferrell! (Here’s that episode) Recently returning from his service as a mission leader in the Peru Lima Central...
Creating Smooth Membership Councils
As we explore the concept of membership councils, it would always be wise to get very familiar with this section in the General Church Handbook. However, like most things, the Handbook focuses more on the administration of membership councils rather than the human...
How to Minister to & Lead Postpartum Women
As a licensed health educator and certified wellness coach, Stacy has spent over a decade teaching all aspects of health and wellness, but she specializes in reproductive education and postpartum health. She’s passionate about empowering mothers to live the lives they...
How I Lead as President of BYU-Idaho | An Interview with Elder Alvin F. Meredith III
Elder Alvin F. "Trip" Meredith III is the president of Brigham Young University–Idaho and a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Prior to his call as a General Authority, President Meredith served as president of the Utah Salt...
Tell me about Membership Councils
Let’s tip-toe into the world of membership councils (formerly known as disciplinary councils). I’ve had my personal experience with this topic as a bishop and a member of a stake presidency. I have heard them framed as the most spiritual meetings in the Church (that...
Rallying the Ward Around Sacrament Meeting | A How I Lead Interview with Ryan Webb
Ryan Webb grew up in Tremonton, Utah, and has been married to his wife, KaDawn, for 22 years. They have six children. He has taught within Seminaries and Institutes in Orem, Utah, Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Raleigh, North Carolina. He also spent 10 months as the...
Loved and Not Judged
Julie grew up in Southern California as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She is the oldest of 10 siblings. She currently lives in Utah with her husband. They have five children and five granddaughters. Family time is her favorite time....
