For All The Saints With Ben Hancock

Aaron Miller is a professor at the BYU Marriott School of Business and an expert in nonprofit management, ethics, and faith-based finance. In this episode, we dive deep into LDS Church finances, including tithing, investments, and the Church’s charitable donations. Aaron brings insight into how the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints manages its financial resources — and what people often...

Our guest host Rebecca Devonas from Scripture Central travelled to Madrid to meet with a group of local Spanish Latter-day Saints from all different walks of life to see what they thought of the most recent General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.. We do this every 6 months, and this is the fourth time, as I love to see what insights others had from watching, what hea...

Trevan Hatch is the Bible, Religious Studies, and Middle East specialist in the Lee Library at Brigham Young University, and is also adjunct professor in the Department of Ancient Scripture. Trevan co-wrote "Greater Love Hath No Man": A Latter-day Saint Guide to Celebrating the Easter Season with Eric Huntsman. I wanted to speak to Eric after the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Sain...

David Snell is the host of the Keystone podcast (@keystonelds). As we anticipate the April 2025 General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I thought it would be fun for David Snell and I to rank our top 5 General Conference talks and General Conference moments. Make sure you join along in the comments, and we hope you enjoy the General Conference sessions at the weekend...

Don Bradley is an author and historian specialising in the beginnings of the Latter-day Saint restoration. I wanted to speak to Don in line with the 195th anniversary of the publishing of the Book of Mormon, it's always so fun to learn about Don's Book of Mormon insights - it challenges me to ask more inspired questions in my Book of Mormon study.  Some highlights from this episode inclu...

Lynda Cherry is the author of 'The Feasts & Festivals of the Messiah.'  I wanted to speak to Lynda in the build-up to the Easter season about what we as Latter-day Saints can learn about Jesus Christ and the Gospel from the ancient Jewish feasts and festivals. Some highlights from this episode include why Lynda loves to study Judaism, why Latter-day Saints in particular should pay at...

Andrea Mrozek and Peter Jon Mitchell are co-authors of the important new book 'I Do...Why Marriage Still Matters.'  I wanted to speak to Andrea and Peter Jon to learn of the advantages of those who are married in comparison to those in other situations such as cohabiting and why the sometimes-labelled 'archaic' setup of traditional marriage still holds up in the 21st century. S...

Reyna Aburto served on the General Relief Society Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 2017-2022. I wanted to speak to Sister Aburto to celebrate the 183rd anniversary of the Relief Society and hear what it's like to serve in the Presidency and what she's learned from meeting Relief Society sisters around the globe. Some highlights from this episode include...

Diane Foley is the Mother of James (Jim) Foley who was publicly beheaded by ISIS militants in Syria in 2014. Diane is the subject of the book 'American Mother' by Colum McCann and created the James W. Foley Legacy Foundation to work with governments and families of those taken hostage by terrorists.  I wanted to speak to Diane about how God and her faith guided and strengthened her throu...

Connor Duncanson currently volunteers in the role of President of the Peterlee Branch of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a small Branch of the Church on the North-eastern English coast. Disclaimer: Connor's thoughts and views are his own and not the official view of the Church. I wanted to speak to Connor to hear his experiences serving as a very young Branch President who ha...

Jacob Wall-Smith is an architect working on the Birmingham, England Temple which has its groundbreaking ceremony in March.  I wanted to speak to Jacob following on from my episode with Peter Trebilcock to see what the process for Temple-building is in 2025. Some highlights from this episode include how Jacob got the job working on the Temple, discussing how the layout is developed, and explaining...

Kirby Heyborne is an American actor, musician, singer, songwriter, narrator and comedian. He is known for his roles in The R.M, Sons of Provo, The Best Two Years, Singles Ward & more. I wanted to speak to Kirby to hear about the lessons he's learned from his illustrious career as one of the primary stars of the Latter-day Saint cinema. Some highlights from this episode include which Latte...

Peter Trebilcock was the Lead Architect of the Preston, England Temple which was dedicated in 1998. I wanted to speak to Peter about his fascinating experiences with former President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Gordon B. Hinckley - who served a mission in the local area of the Temple and who was instrumental in bringing it to fruition. As well as this, there are miraculous...

Ash Froelich is an Instagram influencer who focuses on helping people understand modesty and how you can still express yourself through fashion and appearance while being modest in how you dress.  I wanted to speak to Ash because her content has helped my wife and I have a better understanding of modesty in our daily discipleship. Some highlights from this episode include how men can live the prin...

Sahar Qumsiyeh is a Palestinian Arab. She was born in Jerusalem, Palestine, and grew up in Beit Sahour, a town close to Bethlehem. She currently teaches in the mathematics department at BYU-Idaho. She is the author of Peace for a Palestinian: One Woman’s Story of Faith Amidst War in the Holy Land.  I wanted to speak to Sahar to hear her incredible experiences and to be inspired by her faith as she...

Casey Paul Griffiths is a Professor of Church History & Doctrine at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. He co-hosts the exceptional Church History Matters Podcast  I wanted to speak to Casey as we begin the 2025 Come, Follow Me curriculum of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints which centres on Doctrine & Covenants. Casey has been busy preparing helpful resources on his web...

Geoff Heath-Taylor is an architectural historian, writer, and co-host of The Country House Podcast. I wanted to speak to Geoff, who is a devout Christian, about the links between faith and architecture, as well as how the two have connected throughout history. Some highlights from this episode include how the layout of a worship space impacts behaviour in worship, how sacred buildings act as a liv...

Rachel Gilson serves on the leadership team for theological development and culture for Cru, and is the author of Born Again This Way: Coming Out, Coming to Faith and What Comes Next as well as Parenting Without Panic in an LGBT Affirming World: Discipling our Kids with Jesus’ Truth and Love. I wanted to speak to Rachel after reading some of her brilliant writing about reconciling faithful Christi...

Dr. Justin Coulson is co-host of a prime-time television show in Australia called Parental Guidance where he provides expert parenting advice. He is the founder of happyfamilies.com.au and the Happy Families podcast. He earned his doctorate in psychology from the University of Wollongong. I wanted to speak to Justin to hear how the Gospel has influenced his work and family as a leading parenting e...

Loren Dalton is a former Mission President and Mission Presidency Counsellor who wrote the book, 'You Are Receiving Revelation, Now Act On It.' I wanted to speak to Loren to hear stories and guidance on how the Holy Spirit works in our lives and to understand his view that we receive constant revelation. I loved this interview and the time went so quickly. Some highlights from this episo...

Caleb Williams is the mystery man behind Library of Godwin, he is revolutionising Latter-day Saint art with his weekly art pieces aligning with the Church's Come, Follow Me program. I wanted to speak to Caleb as I've followed him from the beginning of his venture, and now he has illustrated the whole Book of Mormon!  Some highlights from this episode include Caleb explaining the symbolis...

Arvee, Nosheen and Ham are faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Pakistan. They run the faithpk page on Instagram, sharing faith-promoting content from Pakistan. I wanted to speak to these three amazing people to learn what the current state of the Church in Pakistan is, and why they choose to stay faithful despite the adversity they can sometimes face. Some highli...

Augusto Lim is a former Branch President, Stake President, Mission President, Temple President and Regional Representative of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Philippines. In 2024, at the age of 90, he celebrates his 60th year as a Church member. I wanted to speak to Brother Lim about what the Church was like in the Philippines when he joined and how he reflects on the Church...

Darren Evans is the current Stake President of the Bristol, England Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Although this role is a regional leadership role, Darren's views and comments are his own and does not necessarily constitute the official comments of the Church. I wanted to speak to Darren about the process of being called as a Stake President and to help provide a p...

Felipe & Petra Chou are back after their great episode about Mongolia to discuss their new book: Voices of Latter-day Saint Women in the Pacific & Asia.  I wanted to speak to Felipe & Petra to learn about these incredible female pioneers. I am still thinking about the things I learned, this was a moving experience to me to learn about these women. I felt of Felipe & Petra's si...