By the Book

In this episode, we talk about the book "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens with Anna Millett. Anna is a student at UVU & is studying literature. She currently works in a Library doing story time & likes going to conferences to present on how to improve story times & has incorporated ASL into those as well! Book on Audible: https://amzn.to/45JrWR8 Book in paperback: https:...

In this episode, we talk about the book "The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt" by Edmund Morris with my friend, Gage Thornton. Gage & I served in the same mission in Baltimore Maryland in 2021 & recently reconnected through a friend of a friend. He is a student studying Mechanical Engineering at Utah State University & plans on pursuing a career in law after graduation. Book on Audible: https://amzn.to/...

In this episode, we talk about the book "The Boy Crisis" by Warren Farrell & John Gray with my friend, Jena Johnson. Jena & I met in the Marriage & Family Marriage Studies Major at BYU Idaho & then went on a trip to NYC to visit the United Nations in March, where we really connected & became friends. She just finished her internship with United FamiliesInternational....

In this episode, we talk about the book "The Red Tent" by Anita Diamant with my friend, Carlie Langhaim. Carlie is a 5-time Ironman, a collegiate golfer at Webber State University, & she is married to Ryan & they have three lovely children together. Book on Audible: https://amzn.to/4lIUkrW Book in paperback: https://amzn.to/3TT3u8Y Book in hardcover: https://amzn.to/3GZ5c5F Book...

In this episode, we talk about the book "Redeeming Love" by Francine Rivers with my friend, Mya Flintoff. Mya & I met in 8th grade & we went to high school together. She is so smart & a great student. She graduated from nursing school in 2021, got married in 2022, & currently works in labor & delivery. She & her husband Lane have two darling children. Book on Audi...

In this episode, we talk about the book "The Let Them Theory" by Mel Robins with my friend, Ireland Vassallo. Ireland & I met in High School in Washington State. She is married to Brandon & they have 2 darling children together. She loves to read & is interested in health & self-help. Book on Audible: https://amzn.to/3TQhJLR Book in hardcover: https://amzn.to/45gCgiX Book...

In this episode, we talk about the book "For All Eternity" by John L. Lund with my friend, Emily Udall. Emily & I met in my hometown in 2021 while she was serving a mission for our church & then we reconnected at a meeting church in Rexburg, Idaho. She is currently a student at BYU Idaho studying Elementary Education with a minor in Teaching English as a Second Language & she...

In this episode, we talk about the book "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom with my friend, Shae Wright. Shae & I met through our mutual friend & past guest, Jane Leatham. (Here is a link to the episode with Jane: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0qGGNYNgEfR8ikmaX5v07f?si=2b6fb9f56c234b1c) Shae is from a small town in Alberta, Canada & is currently a student at BYU Idaho st...

In this episode, we talk about the book "The Power of Awareness" by Neville Goddard with my friend, Tyler Martin. Tyler Martin is a high-performance coach, entrepreneur, and founder of All In: Body, Business, Belief — a coaching movement helping men build strength, freedom, and purpose in every area of life. He has built and scaled multiple successful businesses, including a rock climbin...

In this episode, we talk about the book "The Knight in Rusty Armor" by  Robert Fisher with my friend Mitch Moss. Mitch is a student at BYU Idaho studying Organizational Psychology. We met through a past guest & his brother, Jake Moss. He is a Spikeball enthusiast and ambassador. Book in paperback: https://amzn.to/40CNsnf

In this episode, we talk about the book "The Power of Showing Up" by Daniel J Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson with my friend Annie Hansen. Annie was just married to Morgan Hansen & is so excited to be starting her life with him. She is a finance major at BYU Idaho & graduates in the fall. She is interested in pursuing a career in financial planning, working with people to use her academic e...

In this episode, we talk about a book that is currently in the process of being written with the author himself! It is called "Charity in Everyday Family Life” by Dr. Scott Gardner. Dr. Garner is currently a professor at Brigham Young University Idaho. In the episode, he tells us what the book is about, his inspiration for writing the book, & what we can do to become more charitable ourselves....

In this episode, we talk about the book "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens" by Sean Covey with my sister, Leah White. Leah is about to start her senior year of high school & is excited to pursue a college education after graduation. Leah is an excellent athlete & has been working with a personal trainor to imporve her soccer skills. She is also a very talented pianist and vo...

In this episode, we talk about the book "You Are Special" by Max Lucado with Chris Specht. Chris Specht is my grandma on my mom's side. She is the mother of 4 & the grandma of 16. She has been a hairdresser since she was 19. She also just celebrated 50 years of marriage to my grandpa. Book on Board Book: https://amzn.to/464GJGc Book in paperback: https://amzn.to/4ea3kDj Book in h...

In this episode, we talk about the book "Intuitive Eating" by Evelyn Tribole & Elyse Resch, with my friend Jane Leatham. Jane & I met at the Teton CrossFit gym here in Rexburg. She is a student at BYU Idaho studying _____. Book on Audible: https://amzn.to/4eiQZgq Book in paperback: https://amzn.to/4egxCo4 Book in spiral bound: https://amzn.to/4echN1D Book on Kindle: https://amzn.to/40gJaSr

In this episode, we talk about the book "As a Man Thinketh" by James Allen with Jake Moss. Jake and I met in the Child & Family Advocacy Society at BYU Idaho. He is a Marriage & Family Studies major at BYUI with the goal to become an MFT (Marriage & Family Therapist). He has worked as a wilderness therapy instructor & currently works as a juvenile corrections rehab tech....

In this episode, we talk about the book "Library Lion" by Michelle Knudsen with my friend Rebecca Blackhurst. Rebecca loves art, thrifting, and listening to Broadway musicals. She is a Marriage & Family Studies student at BYU Idaho. She is married to Augustus Blue & they are expecting their first baby girl this month! Book in paperback: https://amzn.to/3ZUUAuO Book in hardcover:...

In this episode, we talk about the book "How Will You Measure Your Life?" by Clayton Christensen, James Allworth, & Karen Dillon with my uncle, David Specht. Dave is a Senior Fellow at the Drucker School of Management, an author of 2 books, his most recent book being “The Family Business Whisperer”. He is the father of 6 lovely children. His professional mission is to preserve families and per...

In this episode we talk about the book “How to Avoid Falling in Love with a Jerk” by John Van Epp with Ava Turner. Ava is currently a senior in her undergraduate program studying Marriage and Family Studies at BYU Idaho, where she found her passion for relationship education & mental health, & family advocacy. She now works as part of BYU-Idaho's Hope Council, doing mental health advocacy, awarene...

In this episode, we talk about the book "The Coddling of the American Mind" by Greg Lukianoff & Jonathan Haidt with Savannah Nelson. Savannah recently graduated from BYU Idaho with a bachelor's degree in Marriage & Family Studies. She is a published author (link below), & is currently working a social work job & deciding if she wants to become a Marriage and Family Th...

In this episode we talk about the book "Yoga: The Spirit and Practice of Moving into Stillness" with my friend Haylee Caswell. Haylee and I met in the Marriage & Family Studies major at Brigham Young University Idaho. She wants to become a Marriage & Family Therapist & recently got accepted into a program at the University of Southern Mississippi, whereshe will start this fal...

In this episode, we talk about the book "Blood Brothers" by Elias Chacour with Avery Anderson. Avery is a student at BYU Idaho studying Marriage and Family Studies. She wants to become a consultant for law enforcement agencies and is currently doing an internship with the "Upper Valley Child Advocacy Center". Book on Audible: https://amzn.to/3YS4JIf Book in paperback: https://amzn.to/4jsfuJD Book...

In this episode, we talk about the book "Dangerous Love" by Chad Ford with my friend Daniel Mauricio. Daniel is a student at BYU Idaho & is currently studying Exercise Physiology at BYU Idaho as he pursues a career as a Physical Therapist. Daniel is also a CrossFit coach & a tutor on campus for biomechanics & study skills. Link to Daniel's podcast w/ Chad Ford: https://open.spotify.com...

In this episode, we talk about the book "The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion" by Jonathan Haidt with Kayla Loris. Kayla is a Marriage & Family Studies major at BYU Idaho. She will be moving to D.C. this summer for an internship at the Nation Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) where she will be their executive leadership and special projects intern &...

In this episode, we talk about the book "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho with Daniel Aguayo. Daniel is a student at BYU Idaho studying Business finance& plans to graduate in 2027. Daniel is from Peru and has lived in the States since he was 18. Daniel is my roommate’s fiancé & they plan on getting married in Italy this summer.  Book on Audible: https://amzn.to/3XyXiVW Book in paperback: htt...