All In

Do our dreams carry spiritual significance? And if so, how do we know? Ken Alford, a professor of Church History and Doctrine at Brigham Young University, looks back at the Bible, the Book of Mormon and the history of the Church to explore the idea of dreams as revelation.  Show Notes 2:37- Why Study Dreams? 9:23- Distinguishing a Dream of Significance From Other Dreams 12:36- Are We Entitled To R...

Mint Arrow is a well-known fashion deals blog and brand. Husband and wife duo, Neil and Corrine Stokoe, are the power couple behind the operation. But in a social media world that frequently presents the ideal as day-to-day reality, the couple recently opened up about an underlying struggle that couldn't be seen in their smiling faces: a battle against pornography addiction. "I had to get to know...

Identity, creating understanding, covenants, a worldwide Church, faith crises, change in the Church—these are topics Melissa Inouye, a scholar, addresses in an effort to explain how she has "found the fruits of this life (the life of a Latter-day Saint) to be worthwhile—costly, to be sure, but also rich and nourishing, a source of deep joy." "I believe that Christ is here in the Church and I've fe...

When Dean Hughes began writing his latest book, he didn't plan on writing about polygamy but the topic became impossible to ignore. At times, there are things (both past and present) that may affect our beliefs and be impossible to ignore. Dean describes these things as "muddy," but explains that there are faithful ways to approach seemingly messy aspects of our faith or our Church's history.  "Th...

There have been two constants in the lives of Mark and Lee Anne Pope—change and the gospel of Jesus Christ. But they are all about leaving it all on the court and not holding anything back, regardless of what might change. In their family, in their communities, on their teams and in the Church, Mark and Lee Anne Pope choose to be "All In." "Being 'All In' also requires faith...it is quintessential...

During the early 1980s in Communist-ruled Czechoslovakia, Olga Campora, then a young college student, became interested in yoga. Her interest led her to the home of a man who first taught her more about yoga, but eventually introduced her to the gospel of Jesus Christ.  "I have learned, through my life, how really important it is not to be afraid to take the imperfect action because it is by doing...

Barbara Morgan Gardner's journey to understanding her access as a woman to priesthood power began as a young girl wondering which scriptures applied to her and which didn't. Today on "All In," she shares both doctrinal insights and practical tips for accessing and celebrating the gift of priesthood power to both men and women. "There's no blessing, there's no privilege, there is no covenant, that...

The first time Steven Collis needed the protection of religious liberty came when he was a teenage boy with questions about God and the purpose of life. His thirst for truth as a youth led to deep convictions as an adult. Since joining the Church, Collis has devoted his professional life to protecting the rights of others to also find and live what they believe.  See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

This week, Emily and Erik Orton's book, "Seven At Sea," was recommended by The   New York Times  as one of the best travel reads of the summer but on this week's episode of "All In," the Latter-day Saint couple talks navigating the choppy seas of marriage. From communication to trust to embracing life together, Emily and Erik share their advice for marital smooth sailing. "He doesn't often calm th...

Tad R. Callister is among the most beloved Latter-day Saint authors whose titles include "The Infinite Atonement" and "The Inevitable Apostasy." In his new book, "A Case for the Book of Mormon," the former Sunday School general president builds upon his general conference talk, which makes a full case (including what detractors might say) for this keystone of the Latter-day Saint faith, complete w...

Magnolia Chief of Staff Emily Snyder never imagined her life would include working for well known, influential people or getting an MBA from an Ivy League School. In fact, all she ever dreamed of becoming was a mother but when her life began to look very different than her dreams, she decided she couldn't let it stop her from taking full advantage of her "one precious life." "If I'm already a daug...

Debra Bonner didn't know she could sing and she didn't know Jesus until a friend invited her to church when she was 13 years old. Since then, she has spent her life singing the good news of a Savior while instilling a love for Him in her eight children and to all within the sound of her voice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In his spare time (that we doubt exists) the Presiding Bishop of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Gérald Caussé, recently practiced and recorded piano duets with his Latter-day Saint friend, Nicolas Giusti, an acclaimed Italian composer and opera conductor from Rome. We spoke with the duo about their European heritage, how their families found the gospel and why Primary pianist is...

Scott O'Neil, CEO of the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers, doesn't have any hobbies. He is a husband, father, NBA CEO and a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who believes prioritization is not a matter of balance but of being 100 percent present wherever he may be in the moment. He is the guy who smiles and says hi to every person he passes, calling many of them by name, and the re...

Sheri Dew has written books about three presidents of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In this week's episode, she shares stories and observations from a lifetime of documenting and witnessing the lives of living prophets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Beck was a sophomore at Columbine High School on April 20, 1999, the day of the Columbine shooting. 20 years have passed since that fateful day but on this week's episode of "All In," we talk with Will about his memories of that day, what he learned from that experience and how it has shaped his life in the years since. He also responds to those who may question where God was that day.  See o...

Rob Gardner is the composer of the well-known Easter oratorio "Lamb of God," and the arranger of the Latter-day Saint favorite, "Savior, Redeemer of my Soul." On this week's episode, in preparation for Easter, we sit down with Rob to discuss what he has learned from composing music about the Savior. We also get Rob's thoughts about what he believes those who knew and loved Christ during His mortal...

Are women meant to simply be recipients of the blessings of the Priesthood or do women actively participate in the Priesthood? Wendy Ulrich, who recently authored a book on the topic of women's access to God's power, explains that there are many ways women are able to, and even expected to, exercise Priesthood power. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spencer Hyde first began to recognize symptoms of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder when he was 6-years-old. Since that time, he has repeatedly seen God's hand in his battle against OCD. In this week's episode, we talk with Spencer about why God allows His children to struggle with mental illness and how the scriptures have aided him in that fight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What would you ask the directors of the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square if you could sit with them in the basement of the historic Salt Lake Tabernacle? We put a call out on Twitter for questions and Mack Wilberg and Ryan Murphy set out to answer them (and a few of our own) on this week's episode of "All In."  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Excommunication. It's something we don't talk about much within the Church but what motivates someone to return to Church membership after excommunication? What is the purpose of excommunication from the perspective of those who have experienced it? This is what we discuss with two men who have experienced excommunication firsthand on this week's episode of "All In." See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

Greg McKeown has taught the principles of his book, "Essentialism," to some of the most reputable companies in the world. On this week's episode, McKeown explains why the way of the essentialist is really an effort to follow the example of Jesus Christ. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kim White is a Latter-day Saint woman, a mother, a wife, a daughter and a friend who has been battling stage 4 cancer for nearly five years. On today's episode, we talk with the woman thousands of Instagram users have come to love and pray for through her account @KimCanKickIt . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week, we heard two young single adult women discuss their experience as Latter-day Saints but this week, we get the male perspective as "All In" host Erin Hallstrom sits down with two single Latter-day Saint men. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first episode of this series about being single Latter-day Saints, "All In" host Morgan Jones and Mallory Everton, who is best-known for her work on BYUtv's "Studio C," discuss their experience as young single adult women in the Church. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.