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Leading Saints
by Leading Saints
Become a Leader, Not a Calling
Episodes
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Second-Guessing Someone Else’s Revelation | An Interview with Christopher Blythe
Brigham Young University professor and religious folklorist Christopher Blythe discusses the nature of revelation, spiritual manifestations, and claims to mysticism within Latter-day Saint history and culture. The conversation examines how members and leaders can evaluate personal spiritual...
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How Leaders Eliminate Distraction | An Interview with Shawn Vanderhoven
Shawn Vanderhoven is the author of the USA Today bestseller Pause: How to Lead Brilliant Work in a Busy World and a Partner at The Wiseman Group, where he leads the executive development practice for senior leaders and rising talent. A collaborator on the New York Times bestseller Multipliers…
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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 America, he developed a lifelong commitment to social impact after witnessing economic inequality firsthand. A serial e-commerce...
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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 graduating from Brigham Young University with a degree in broadcasting, he began his career as a college sports reporter for ABC’s...
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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 years, her Church service has including serving in four stake Relief Society presidencies as secretary, counselor, and…
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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, Inc., an executive training firm that has advised over 400 global brands, including more than 200 professional sports…
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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 served in executive leadership at Corning Incorporated, as Executive Vice President at Danaher Corporation, and as President and…
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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 Zion Lab Transcript available with the video in the Zion Lab community Highlights 00:01:12 – Adjusting the Schedule 00:02:06 –...
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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. She has been an entrepreneur since 2002. Since becoming a Latter-day Saint, Marianne served in the New Zealand Auckland mission,...
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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 interview here: https://app.leadingsaints.org/c/livestream-recordings/letting-youth-lead-in-sunday-worship Want to hire an...
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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 taught at Boston University and the University of New Mexico. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Spanish from Brigham Young...
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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 strong and connected amidst demanding Church callings or busy careers. Her inspiration for the book came early in her career while…
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Ward Councils Need This 360° Perspective Shift
Register for the Meetings with Saints Virtual Summit: https://app.leadingsaints.org/mws-reg The post Ward Councils Need This 360° Perspective Shift appeared first on Leading Saints.
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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, and active discipleship, she aims to bring optimism, authenticity, and joy to the online conversation surrounding Latter-day...
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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 CEO of Zerorez. Previously, Shawn was an Executive Vice President at FranklinCovey, a former principal at Mellon Financial...
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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 Sunday meeting experience, addressing the unique cultural and social needs of men in the church, and managing the mental capacity of...
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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 Southern Virginia University (SVU). He holds an MBA and co-founded Legacy Traditional School, growing it from a single campus of…
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Why is Porn so Addictive?
Join us for Dan Oakes’ full presentation during the Liberating Saints Virtual Summit. Grab your free seat here: https://leadingsaints.org/liberating The post Why is Porn so Addictive? appeared first on Leading Saints.
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Why do Some Struggle with Porn and Others Don’t?
To hear the full presentation, grab your free spot for the Liberating Saints Virtual Summit: LeadingSaints.org/liberating The post Why do Some Struggle with Porn and Others Don’t? appeared first on Leading Saints.
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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 Saints Virtual Summit. See the Speakers and Register here: https://leadingsaints.org/liberating The post Why Do Kids & Teens Use...
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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 some of the other speakers) at the Liberating Saints Virtual Summit, visit: https://leadingsaints.org/liberating The post…
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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 be shown during the Liberating Saints Virtual Summit, starting June 30. See the speakers & Register at...
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Leading Saints Got Hacked!?!?
While we beg and plead to Meta to give us back our accounts, help us promote this incredible Liberating Saints Virtual Summit. See Speakers & Register Free: https://app.leadingsaints.org/opt-in The post Leading Saints Got Hacked!?!? appeared first on Leading Saints.
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Part 2: What Leaders Can Learn From the People Who Are Leaving the Church | An Interview with Jeff Strong
This is a follow-up conversation. Listen to the first episode here. Jeff Strong worked nearly 30 years in the consumer products industry as a senior executive at Procter & Gamble and global president and chief customer officer at Johnson & Johnson. He then taught in the Marriott School of…
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Creating Community for Young Married Couples | June Leading Saints Live
Every first Friday of the month, Kurt Francom hosts Zion Lab Live, where we review the latest happenings and conversations taking place in Zion Lab and across our online community. Kurt highlights key posts, trending discussions, and new podcast episodes—offering insights, context, and...
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Preparing for a Patriarchal Blessing | An Interview with Orlando Kelm
Orlando R. Kelm is a retired professor from the University of Texas at Austin. He served in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese and the McCombs School of Business for over 37 years, teaching courses in Portuguese and Spanish language and linguistics. His research and publications focused on...
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Changing the Narrative on YSA Divorce | An Interview with Cole Zesiger
Cole Zesiger is a breakup and relationship coach, author, and content creator who specializes in helping people navigate heartbreak, healing, and healthy relationships. After experiencing a divorce at 23 and another difficult breakup soon after, Cole began openly sharing his journey online,...
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The Power of the Mentor Mindset | An Interview with James Logan and Bart Warner
Former mission president Bart Warner and his former missionary James Logan explore the dynamics, patterns, and spiritual impact of mentorship. Drawing from their shared history in the Texas Dallas Mission and their current professional collaboration, they discuss how deliberate interpersonal...
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From the NFL to General Conference | An Interview with Gifford Nielsen
Gifford Nielsen played quarterback for Brigham Young University and six years for the NFL’s Houston Oilers. He worked as the sports director for KHOU-TV in Houston for 25 years. In 1994, Giff was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. He was sustained as a General Authority Seventy of…
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A Blueprint for a Christ-Centered Church Culture | An Interview with John Bushman
John Bushman served as a bishop for 6.5 years, as a member of many bishoprics, and currently serves as a Gospel Doctrine teacher. He has been a Seminaries and Institutes of Religion coordinator, Institute instructor, and is now a Seminary instructor. He has also taught EFY and FSY for 20 years....
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Serving as Bishop, Daughter with Cancer | Ft. Troy Dunn
Find out more information about this LDS Cruise at SeaSaints.com Use code LEADINGSAINTS to be part of our onboard experience. The post Serving as Bishop, Daughter with Cancer | Ft. Troy Dunn appeared first on Leading Saints.
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I Shared My Testimony with Jerry Seinfeld & Jerry Springer | Ft. Troy Dunn
Find out more information about this LDS Cruise at SeaSaints.com Use code LEADINGSAINTS to be part of our onboard experience. The post I Shared My Testimony with Jerry Seinfeld & Jerry Springer | Ft. Troy Dunn appeared first on Leading Saints.
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The Death of a Football Player Converted My Family to the Church | Ft. Troy Dunn
Join Kurt Francom and other fantastic speakers and entertainers for the Sea Saints Alaskan Cruise. Find all the details and book your cabin at SeaSaints.com Use Code: LeadingSaints to be included in exclusive Leading Saints experiences onboard. The post The Death of a Football Player Converted My...
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The Death of a Football Player Converted My Family | Ft. Troy Dunn
Join Kurt Francom and other fantastic speakers and entertainers for the Sea Saints Alaskan Cruise. Find all the details and book your cabin at SeaSaints.com Use Code: LeadingSaints to be included in exclusive Leading Saints experiences onboard.
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Leading with Intention | An Interview with Dustin Peterson
Dustin Peterson is the founder and president of Proof Leadership Group, a leadership consultancy that works with organizations to train leaders and help develop their company culture. He is also an author and recently published his fourth book, Meant for More: Waking Up to the Life You Were Sent…
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Part 1: What Leaders Can Learn From the People Who Are Leaving the Church | An Interview with Jeff Strong
Jeff Strong worked nearly 30 years in the consumer products industry as a senior executive at Procter & Gamble and global president and chief customer officer at Johnson & Johnson. He then taught in the Marriott School of Business at Brigham Young University and worked as an advisor to the Church...
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Women Zion Builders | An Interview with Robin Ritch
Robin Ritch has spent her career building things that matter. She has led teams at Microsoft, Intel, and Cisco, and most recently served as President and Publisher of Deseret News Publishing Company, where she helped transform a 172-year-old institution into a nationally recognized digital voice....
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Analyzing 52 Church Cultures | An Interview with David Boice
David Boice is a faith-based storyteller and traveler originally from Wausau, Wisconsin, and the creator of the YouTube series 52 Churches in 52 Weeks. What began as a personal search for a spiritual home became a nationwide journey through nearly 200 congregations, documenting not just what...
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Zion Lab Live: Engaging Conversations on Leadership, Community, and Spiritual Growth
Jump into Zion Lab: https://app.leadingsaints.org In this episode we back up to early March for the first “Zion Lab Live” livestream where Kurt Francom explains more about Zion Lab and shares highlights from discussions. We discuss: Zion Lab as a Resource Generational Disconnect: The gap between...
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New Church Schedule: How to Turn 25 Minutes into 60+ Minutes
Zion Lab Live | March Recap + The Future of Leading Saints Jump into Zion Lab: https://app.leadingsaints.org/ Kurt Francom shares highlights from the past month in Zion Lab — Leading Saints’ growing online community app — and digs into the biggest topic on everyone’s mind: the upcoming changes to...
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What to Say When Loved Ones Leave the Church | An Interview with Jeff Strong and Joseph Grenny
Jeff Strong worked nearly 30 years in the consumer products industry as a senior executive at Procter & Gamble and global president and chief customer officer at Johnson & Johnson. He then taught in the Marriott School of Business at Brigham Young University and worked as an advisor to the Church...
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When the Seminary Teacher Has a Faith Crisis | An Interview with Tucker Boyle
Tucker Boyle has spent over 25 years teaching Seminary and Institute for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he has worked closely with youth and young adults to help them deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ and navigate real-life challenges with faith and awareness. He...
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How to Keep Your Ward Accountable | An Interview with Michael Timms
A best-selling author and internationally sought-after speaker and consultant, Michael Timms teaches practical leadership strategies that drive high-performance. He earned an M.B.A. from Utah State University, and was a consultant with Deloitte and an HR leader in the construction and…
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Home Ministering | An Interview with Steve Webber
Steve Webber served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Spain Barcelona Mission and later graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in Business Management. Professionally, he owns and manages an advertising agency. Steve has served in various…
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False: Everything Happens for a Reason | An Interview with Brandon Bennett
Brandon Bennett currently serves as a Professor of Religious Education at Brigham Young University–Idaho. He previously worked for more than a decade in Seminaries and Institutes of Religion in Utah and Texas, where he was blessed to teach the restored gospel to many remarkable youth and young...
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From Cliques to Community: Ministering in a Lonely Ward | An Interview with Ganel-Lyn Condie
Ganel-Lyn Condie is a popular speaker, author, and mental health advocate. With insight shaped by faith, lived experience, and cultural awareness, she brings both compassion and clarity to the question many leaders and members are asking: How do we help people feel seen, known, and…
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Leading Elders Quorum is Simple | An Interview with Frank Schwartz
Frank Schwartz is a husband—for nearly 25 years—and a father of three girls. He has served in several bishoprics, elders quorum presidencies, high councils, high priest group leaderships and Young Men presidencies (back when those were a thing), and a variety of other callings over the years.…
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10 Lesser-Known Ideas to Help Ward Members Connect with Jesus Christ | An Interview with Eric Richards
Brother Eric Richards teaches Institute and Seminary in the Utah North Area, is a member of the Veritas society, a contributing author for the Patheos project, and a member of the International Writers and Editors Association. He has served in several Bishoprics, twice on High Councils, in the...
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Why Every Leader Needs to Understand Justification & Sanctification | An Interview with Stephan Taeger
Stephan Taeger is an assistant professor in Ancient Scripture at Brigham Young University. He received a PhD from BYU in Instructional Design and Technology. Stephan’s research focuses on Homiletics (the study of preaching), narrative instruction, and ancient scripture. He is also an author and...
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Are We Doing Home Centered & Church Supported Right?
This is a rebroadcast of a podcast episode from Teaching Restored, a podcast exploring the how of teaching the restored gospel of Jesus Christ to bring others unto Him, helping gospel teachers become more confident, converted, and consecrated. Hosts Kevin Jones and Julie Hillyard are both former...
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