Arise with Christ

Karen Cozzens Acerson was born and raised in Moab, Utah, where she was taught how to navigate life by her two wonderful hard-working parents. Due to her outstanding service in the community, Karen received an honorary doctorate from Utah Valley University in 2022, where she served on the board of trustees for over a decade. Karen was one of the original organizers of The Timpanogos Storytelling Fe...

Dr. Jenae Nelson received her doctorate degree in Psychology from Brigham Young University. Jenae is a remote researcher for Baylor University and Harvard University. She studies the science of character strengths and spirituality to build resilience and well-being in teens and adults. Her research provides insight into practical tips and practices for individuals and families to become more grate...

A resilient and faithful woman, Sarah Bodine had a turbulent childhood. She found hope and healing through Jesus Christ. Sarah testifies of faith, forgiveness, and the enabling power she has found by living within her temple covenants. Show Notes and Resources Suicide Prevention Resources from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/get-help/suicide?lang...

Throughout his leadership as a YSA Stake President, Chris Wells has witnessed countless examples of young adults using their agency and gifts to make a difference in organizations within the church. Chris shares his perspective on the limitless potential of young adults, the challenges and opportunities they face, and how temple covenants provide the power necessary to accomplish their goals.

Fresh off his full-time mission in the Chile Santiago West Mission, Carson Bailey shares his feelings about the sustaining power of covenants. Carson relates how missionary service was challenging, but brought him exquisite joy. As he considers his life post-mission, Carson expresses hope for the future as he continues on the covenant path.

Cristen Taylor is an inspiring army spouse and covenant keeping member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Cristen knows firsthand the challenges and joys of military life. She looks to her temple covenants as a source of peace and strength. Tune in to this episode to be encouraged and uplifted as Cristen shares stories, heartfelt struggles, and insights as a follower of Jesus Chri...

Dan Nelson is a stone mason who crafts raw material into beautiful, protective, and symbolic elements for Latter-Day Saint temples. In this conversation, Dan shares how his knowledge of stone helps him better understand the Savior's miraculous influence and divine role in his life. 

Gail Wilhelmsen holds a Ph. D. in Psychology. She is a retired professor, professional painter,  mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and disciple of Jesus Christ. In this interview, Gail teaches how, as believers, we can use our divinely given talents to showcase the beauty of the gospel and speaks of her recent watercolor painting of the Lindon, Utah temple.

Guy Madsen shares his memories of growing up in Lindon, Utah. He shares his thoughts on the Lindon temple being built in his neighborhood, one block from his home. Christlike service and cheerful optimism are core values that have guided his life as a disciple of Jesus Christ. Guy shares personal experiences associated with the tragic passing of his adult son, and how the covenants he has made in...

Join us as we visit with Ammon Hasson, who recently returned from serving his full-time mission in three capital cities: Washington, D.C., Kyiv, Ukraine, and Berlin, Germany. Ammon speaks of covenant-keeping saints and how the pandemic changed his missionary service in meaningful ways. Show Notes Video tour of the Washington DC temple with Elder and Sister Stevenson and Elder and Sister Renlund Wa...