Latter Day Lives - Talking with Latter Day Saints

Monica Moore Smith is an actor, singer, dancer, model, media personality, fiancee, role model, and much more. She is also just twenty years old. We talk about how she got in to her career, her starring role in Saturday's Warrior, how she is helping women realize where their beauty comes from, how she met her fiancée and how being a member of the church affects it all. She is charming, fun and her...

Congressional candidate Jim Bennett is our guest on the podcast this week! Jim comes from a family with a strong history of service in politics and the church. Jim and Shawn talk about Jim's father, the greatly respected late Senator Bob Bennett and his fascinating life. They also talk about his great grandparents Heber J. Grand and David O. McKay. Jim tells us what life is like running for politi...

Clint Pulver is an inspiring speaker and actor. In this episode, we discuss how he became a drummer, overcame a physical ailment that threatened to end one of his greatest passions, the power of bucket lists, acting in films such as Saturday's Warrior, how he met his wife, connecting with millennials, and how being a member of the LDS church affects it all. It is a fun, uplifting interview guarant...

Jason Hewlett burst on to the entertainment scene with his amazing musical impressions. He was one of the stars of Legends In Concert performing as Ricky Martin and Elton John. He then broke out on his own and quickly became one of the most sought out corporate entertainers in the country. Jason is also one of the nation's top speakers. In 2016 he was one of just five speakers inducted in to the N...

Jeff Birk is a comedian who has worked with the likes of Jay Leno, Kevin James and Wanda Sykes. He is also a respected trainer and presenter who has spoken to corporations around the world. You may know him from his work in films such as The Home Teachers and Saints and Soldiers: The Void. Jeff talks about the early days of comedy, being a presenter, getting married later than planned, adopting a...

AnneMarie Otañez spent six years as a member of The Mormon Tabernacle Choir. In this episode of Latter Day Lives, we talk about the audition process, touring, what it means to be a choir member, and adjusting to life after the choir. She also tells us her family's beautiful conversion story and about her life as a newlywed. It is an uplifting, faith affirming hour sure to make you smile.

Scott Christopher is a well known actor. He has starred in film and TV projects such as The Best Two Years, Granite Flats, Everwood and many more. In this episode of the podcast, we discuss growing up with a faithful single Mom, the pursuit of acting, balancing church and family with his career and how the church plays a role in all of it. Scott is open, engaging and inspiring. It is a fun, touchi...

A few years ago, Ernest and Jean were each divorced parents with a combined total of nine kids. They met, got married and created a new family. This family put a video on YouTube that went on to garner more than 300,000,000 views. Their YouTube channel is now a full time business. I speak with them and oldest son Robbie about bringing together this family, keeping it strong and the role the church...

Kels Goodman is the producer and director of Hidden in the Heartland. This fascinating series explores evidence of the Book of Mormon having taken place in the United States. Kels is also the owner of the LDS Film Festival. We discuss these projects as well as his career working on Hollywood films and other projects.

Dave Nibley is a comedian, actor and producer. We discuss his his roles in iconic films such as The Best Two Years, Saints and Soldiers: Airborne Creed, and Joseph Smith: Prophet of the Restoration. We also discuss his newest film, We Love You Sally Carmichael!, in which Dave co-stars as well as produces. Dave talks about his faith, family and growing up with his famous LDS grandfather, Hugh Nible...

Stephen Jones is one of the stars of the BYUtv hit show Random Acts. He made national news when his ad for the BYU bookstore went viral and got more than 3.5 million views on YouTube. He hasn't slowed down since. We discuss his life, his acting projects, the Gospel, his decision to devote his life to teaching and of course, we laugh. A lot. Stephen is one of the funniest guys you will ever hear.

Actor, comedian, and all around talented funny guy, Michael Birkeland burst on to the LDS film scene in such movies as The Singles Ward, The RM, The Home Teachers and Church Ball. Michael talks film, success, family, and how he lost it all to drugs and alcohol. He then tells the inspiring story of his road back to church and starting over. It is a sometimes funny, often touching, difficult, and su...

Their videos have 200 million views. They run one of the largest social media conferences in the country. They have worked with LucasFilm, Josh Groban, Lindsey Stirling and more. John and Brett Roberts from Kid History, Kid Snippets and CVX Live talk YouTube, fame, family and being Latter Day Saints.

On this week's episode of the Latter Day Live podcast, we are thrilled to have as our guest, Adam Sidwell. Adam is an accomplished digital artist who has worked on films such as King Kong, Tron: Legacy and Pirates of the Caribbean. He is also a bestselling author with his Evertaster series of books. We discuss the film industry, life as an author, family, and how his faith affects us all. In the "...