Caren McLane has a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Community Health Education from BYU. She met her husband, Todd, in her freshman year while at BYU. They are the parents of 5 children and live on a 4-acre “hobby farm” with chickens, cows, and dogs. She volunteers...
While listening to a Leading Saints podcast with host Kurt Francom, I was grateful for the insights to be found as Kurt stressed the impact of studying the gospel to impact our behavior; and how Satan uses shame to distract us from our true identity and drag us down...
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe Email | RSS | MoreThis is a rebroadcast. The episode originally ran in September 2019. In this episode, Leading Saints Executive Director Kurt Francom, shares his closing session from the Liberating Saints...
Jeff Borders joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the age of 19, and since then has had many opportunities to serve in various capacities. His wife, Crystyne, was integral to his conversion while they were dating, and he believes her to be one of...
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe Email | RSS | MoreThis is a rebroadcast. The episode originally ran in June 2020. Skye Fagrell lives in Queen Creek, Arizona, but grew up in Los Gatos, in the San Francisco Bay Area. He and his wife, Jacque, met...
Jen Rollins is a Utah native and currently lives with her husband, Josh, in Riverton. They will be celebrating their 26th anniversary this year. They have five awesome kids who have made life adventurous and rich. Jen currently serves as the activities committee chair...
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe Email | RSS | MoreJohn Walters grew up in Utah after moving there when he was eight years old. His parents are converts and one of his earliest memories is being sealed as a family when he was six years old. John...
I don’t know about you, but my children are adults and haven’t been in the youth program for over 10 years. Plus, I haven’t served in the youth program for decades. When I received a recent call to serve in the Young Women program, I was thrilled and surprised....
Listening to a recent Leading Saints podcast with host Kurt Francom and guest Jim Kasen, I was touched by several wise and heartfelt insights relating to the blessings of weaknesses and challenges. I also discovered some great leadership tips on how we can be a...
Michele Portlock is a wife and mother to four neurodivergent children. Both Michele and her husband consider themselves neurodivergent as well, as both have a recent ADHD diagnosis. Michele’s children have a variety of diagnoses which include but are not limited to...
