Preserving Families Podcast

Mark describes the 3 levels of communication and how they affect us in every relationship we have.

Mark discusses the power of having one on one interviews with our children, and how this simple practice can create incredible outcomes

Mark and Janie take the angle of what they are seeing and experiencing as grandparents that can ruin the relationship they have with their children, in-laws, and grandchildren. This episode is not only for grandparents, but for adult children as well. We hope this episode will be healing, validating, and correctional for grandparents and adult children alike.

Mark explores research studies and stories to examine how having gratitude can positively impact our lives.

We cannot let our marriages become rusty. Apathy his a huge killer of marital satisfaction. Join Mark and Janie this week as they explore ways to combat letting apathy creep into our marriages. (This episode is reposted from season 2).

Mark talks with Professor Ross Baron about keys to being successful in marriage and a successful parent, as well as how agency ties in to both of those things. (this is a reposted episode from Season 1).

Mark and Janie discuss why we need to teach our children to be perseverant, and have grit. Teaching our children to do hard things, and overcome challenges will prepare them for their adolescence and adult lives, and will help them be able to cope with life’s challenges.

As members of the Church prepare to sustain Dallin H. Oaks as our next prophet, Mark unpacks who President Oaks really is. Discovering more about his life, accomplishments, and family, your confidence in sustaining him as The Prophet will increase.

As members of the Church prepare to sustain Dallin H. Oaks as our next prophet, Mark unpacks who President Oaks really is. Discovering more about his life, accomplishments, and family, your confidence in sustaining him as The Prophet will increase.

As members of the Church prepare to sustain Dallin H. Oaks as our next prophet, Mark unpacks who President Oaks really is. Discovering more about his life, accomplishments, and family, your confidence in sustaining him as The Prophet will increase.

Mark sits down with Bruce Chang to discuss how parents can help our children thrive while on the mission, and after. Bruce is an an amazing teacher in the institute at USU and has a passion for helping the younger generation become converted to Christ and His mission. Bruce Provides exceptional advice on parenting our children during this unique phase of life.

Mark and Janie discuss the power of The Family Proclamation , its timely teachings and warnings, and how we can better be defenders of the family during these turbulent times. The Family Proclamation just hit its 30th Anniversary, which is a prime example of how prophets see around corners, and prepare us for what is ahead. We invite you to read The Family Proclamation if you never have or even if...

Mark uses research and gospel truths to teach the real doctrine of perfectionism, and how it is troubling our youth. If you or someone you know struggles with perfectionism, share this message with them.

Mark and Janie discuss the importance of teaching our children the gospel and helping them to come to know Christ. They discuss how we can create a Christ centered home.

Mark and Janie discuss the importance of helping our children become converted to Jesus Christ, and how at home we can be more active in teaching our kids the gospel.

Mark D. Ogletree and Randal A. Wright, discuss how grandparents can be more intentional and influential. Check out their book coming out on intentional grand-parenting.

Mark D. Ogletree and Kevin Hinckley, a licensed professional counselor, sit down to discuss how better we can deal with difficult personalities, and how The Lord expects us to treat others. Find their book HERE

Authors Mark D. Ogletree, Ph. D., and S. Matthew Cook, J.D. Discuss there forthcoming book about miracles. In the book they weave together powerful scripture insights and true, contemporary stories that testify of God’s hand in the details of our lives. You’ll come away with a deeper understanding of how miracles work and a greater ability to recognize the miracles that occur in your own life. Fin...

Mark dives into the Prophet David O. Mckay as a father, and his teachings on parenthood. Despite David O. Mckay’s busy life as a church leader, apostle, and prophet; he was an incredible parent and husband, and made those duties his greatest priority. Check out Marks Book- No Other Success: The Parenting Practices of David O. Mckay on Amazon, for a deeper look into the life of President Mckay.

Mark and Janie talk about the importance of having dreams and goals as couple. They go over studies and statistics, and discuss how happier couples, are the ones that are working together to reach goals to create the life they want.

Mark and Janie talk with their good friend Anne Bednar about what her experience has been like raising her seven children while being recently diagnosed with stage 3 cancer.

Mark sits down with Tiffany Rice from the viral instagram account @christcenteredparenthood to discuss what we can do to be more like Christ as we parent. Tiffany has incredible experiences, insights, and teachings to help parents understand how to use Christ to improve our parenting and connect with our children

This podcast is from Mark’s other podcast, the Stand By My Servants Podcast. Mark dives into the Prophet David O. Mckay as a father, and his teachings on parenthood. Despite David O. Mckay’s busy life as a church leader, apostle, and prophet; he was an incredible parent and husband, and made those duties his greatest priority. Check out Marks Book- No Other Success: The Parenting Practices of Davi...

Mark and Janie talk about the power that comes into our lives from visiting church historical sites. They discuss their own personal experiences, and the experiences of others who have deeply strengthened their faith by visiting these sites. Mark and Janie encourage everyone who can to prioritize visiting church history sites and temples to help our youth feel the power of the restoration.

Mark sits down with Jennifer Yorgason Thatcher to discuss what we can do to cultivate the conversion of our youth. Jen has incredible experiences, insights, and doctrine to help us as leaders and parents understand our role in helping our youth become converted to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.