RISE with Him

This week we dive into Elder Bangerter's talk, Foreordained to Serve with Rachel Winder! Rachel grew up in Tooele Utah and played soccer with Ashlee when they were younger and reconnected through work in Orem. She just graduated from BYU in Exercise Science and plans to start grad school in the fall at Washington University in St. Louis- School of Medicine. There she plans to complete a doctor...

This week we welcome Cody Trout to discuss Elder Dushku's talk, Pillars and Rays. Cody shares his experience being baptized into the church and the different "pillars and rays" in his life! Cody is from northwest Washington State and was baptized close to two years ago while doing summer sales in Texas, and has lived in Utah since. I love languages, history (especially Church history...

Welcome back! This week we review the principles Elder Renlund discusses in his talk, "The Powerful, Virtuous Cycle of the Doctrine of Christ" with Gavin Speakman. Gavin grew up in Star Valley, Wyoming before attending BYU and later serving a mission in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. He is studying music, but also preparing to apply for medical school next cycle. He loves trail running, campin...

Welcome back! In today's episode we dive into Elder Gerard's talk, Integrity: A Christlike Attribute with Madi! Madi is originally from Texas and now living here in Provo, Utah attending BYU! She served a mission in California and loves her Savior. "Your integrity really fuels your covenantal relationship with Jesus Christ." *Links and References* ⁠ https://www.churchofjesuschris...

Welcome back! This week we talk with Enoch Jones online, about Elder Rasband's talk, Words Matter! Enoch Jones is from a small area called Taylor near Ogden, UT. He is currently studying Mechanical Engineering at Utah State University and I love all things science! I also have a passion for music, filling my time and ears with playing cello, singing, arranging music, and listening to everythin...

This week we welcome Ben Dutson to the podcast to discuss Elder Bednar's talk, Be Still, and Know That I Am God, from April 2024 General Conference. Ben Dutson grew up in Tooele Utah and currently goes to school at BYU. He served a mission in San Diego California and was an American Sign Language missionary. I love good times at the movies, adventures with my friends, and arguably beating my b...

Today we dive into Elder Soares's talk, Covenant Confidence through Jesus Christ with Natalie Baugh! We discuss the power of covenants made in the temple and the strength that Jesus Christ brings in our lives as we bind to Him! Natalie was born and raised in Utah! She went to UVU then served a mission in Moscow Russia. Once she returned she then went to BYU and BYU Jerusalem. She loves studyin...

We start off the second season of the RISE with Him podcast today with Nohea Uluave discussing Elder Paul B. Pieper's talk, Trust in the Lord from April 2024 General Conference! Nohea is from the small town of Hauula, on the island of Oahu. She is studying Construction Management at Utah. She was called to serve in the Australia Sydney Mission and is home shortly due to medical reasons and wil...

Welcome back! Today's episode is a pure and natural conversation with Ashlee and Cameron reflecting on how God's hand has played a huge role in the past, present, and future of the podcast! You won't want to skip this blooper filled episode of behind the scenes of the podcast. *Links and References* ⁠⁠ https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/?lang=eng ⁠⁠ The Sabbath Is a Delight https://ww...

Today's episode we go over the last General Conference talk for this season, In the Path of Their Duty by Elder Bednar with Blake Day! We are so excited to have Blake and give him credit for designing our R.I.S.E with Him logo! Blake Day grew up in Tooele, Utah with Cameron and Ashlee! He served a full-time mission in the Washington, Vacouver. He loves trying new things everyday, and loves his...

This week we discuss what it means to be a child of God in Elder Christophe G. Giraud-Carrier's talk, We Are His Children, with Madi Papworth! Madi Papworth is a child of God that grew up in Utah and California. She is currently a senior at BYU studying Family Life. While she spends a lot of her time at school or work, Madi enjoys going to the temple and serving others as she strives to become...

Join this weeks episode with our special guest, our first ever listener and Cameron's past mission companion, Easton Roundy discuss The Sealing Power by Elder D. Todd Christofferson. Easton Roundy grew up in New Mexico with his siblings and amazing parents. He served a full time mission in the Massachusetts Boston Mission and loves using his time to build his favorites and new hobbies. "W...

Tune in today's episode with Jasmin Mujadadi discussing Bishop W. Christopher Waddell's talk, More Than a Hero. Jasmin grew up in a multicultural household in Fremont California and is a convert to the church. She is currently studying Middle East Studies and Arabic at BYU in Provo and will soon transition to law school after graduating. "I need to choose the light. And I need to choo...

This week we dive in Elder Joaquin E. Costa's talk, The Power of Jesus Christ in Our Lives Every Day with Mikayla Richins! Mikayla Richins grew up on a ranch in Henefer, Utah and is currently finishing her last semester at UVU graduating with her Bachelors in Business. Mikayla has a skill and passion for music, especially singing which led her to serve a mission as a performing missionary in N...

This week we dive into Elder Adilson de Paula Parrella's talk, Bearing Witness of Jesus Christ in Word and Action, from October 2023 General Conference! Today we have guest, Palmer Charles, joining us to share his insights! Palmer is from Arizona and studying Digital Marketing at UVU. He served a mission in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and loves adventures, movies, and people! "This is real....

Kurt Thornton joins us to give great insight on Elder Uchtdorf's talk, The Prodigal and the Road That Leads Home. Kurt Thornton is a BYU student studying Chemical Engineering and currently teaching at the Missionary Training Center (MTC) for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He loves the Savior and cherished his time serving as a missionary in Pittsburgh, PA and Nauvoo, IL as we...

Welcome back and happy Valentines! This episode came in perfect time for the season of love, as we discuss Elder Phillips talk, "God Knows and Loves You" with Griffin Sorenson! Griffin has taught seminary for 10+ years and now is at University of Utah teaching institute. He has his BA in History , MA in Religious Education, and just finished his PhD in Educational Leadership. He and his...

Join us and Gabby Asay discuss Sister Freeman's talk, Walking in Covenant Relationship with Christ from October 2023 General Conference. Gabby is from Tooele, Utah and is currently studying Home Design at BYU-Idaho. She is striving to continue to grow closer to the Savior with the people around her after serving a mission in Spokane, Washington. " He [Christ] is there to lift us up... He...

Today we dive into Do You Want to Be Happy by Elder Yoon Hwan Choi, from October 2023 General Conference with our guest Kira Prince! Kira Prince is from Albany, Oregon and received her BA in Theaters Studies Performance at Brigham Young University Idaho. She recently returned home from her mission in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She loves the gospel and serving in anyway she can. "I can't be...

Truman Soderborg joins us in todays episode to discuss Hallmarks of Happiness by Elder Sabin from October 2023 General Conference! Truman just graduated from Utah Valley University where he studied Baking and Pastry at Culinary Arts Institute. He also hosts his own podcast, Sweets with Sodie where he dissects the pastry world. He currently works as a pastry chef in Springville UT. In his free time...

We welcome Ben Lomu to the podcast and dive into Praise to the Man by President Russel Ballard from October 2023 General Conference.  Ben graduated from the University of Utah with a BA in sociology and criminology and earned a master’s degree in education from the University of Phoenix. He has been a religious educator for 20 years and currently teaches institute at Utah Valley University. In add...

In todays episode we dive into President Nelson's October 2023 General Conference talk, "Think Celestial" with Heidi Dutson. Heidi Dutson works with local and state agencies to prevent substance use and suicide. Her greatest joy is being a wife, mom, bonus-mom, and grandma to 6 going on 9 grandkids.  In spare time, Heidi enjoys baking, traveling, and finding truth bombs in the gospel...

Join us as we introduce who we are, how we got started on this journey, and our vision with the RISE with Him podcast. Grow closer to Jesus Christ by acting on the inspiration and invitations given by Prophets, Seers, Revelators, and other church leaders during General Conference for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. This podcast is not sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Lat...