Stand By My Servants

Gerrit Dirkmaat is an associate professor of Church history and doctrine at Brigham Young University. He is an expert in the field of church history, and an excellent teacher. His knowledge about the prophet Joseph is unmatched. Join us this week as Gerrit and I discuss the personality of Joseph Smith. As you listen, we hope your testimony and love of the Prophet Joseph deepens.

Joseph Smith, despite the difficulties and challenges he endured, had a great sense of humor. He was able to use that gift as a tool many times, to lighten a rough moment or dispel a tense situation. Joseph Smith was known for being able to make people laugh, and draw people to him with his jolly personality and happy manner.

Joseph Smith, despite the difficulties and challenges he endured, was an optimist. He was known for his friendly demeanor and kind personality. Joseph was able to have abiding faith despite passing through some of the greatest trials any of us could ever face.

Mark shares inspirational and insightful stories from the life of the Prophet Joseph Smith.

Mark shares inspirational and insightful stories from the life of Elder Patrick Kearon

Mark shares inspirational and insightful stories from the life of Elder Ulisses Soares.

Mark shares inspirational and insightful stories from the life of Elder Gerrit W. Gong.

Mark shares inspirational and insightful stories from the life of Elder Dale G. Renlund.

Mark shares inspirational and insightful stories from the life of Elder Gary E. Stevenson

Mark shares inspirational and insightful stories from the life of Elder Ronald A. Rasband.

Mark shares inspirational and insightful stories from the life of Elder Elder Neil L. Andersen

Mark shares inspirational and insightful stories from the life of Elder D. Todd Christofferson

Mark shares inspirational and insightful stories from the life of Elder Quentin L. Cook

Mark shares inspirational and insightful stories from the life of Elder David A. Bednar

Mark shares inspirational and insightful stories from the life of Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf.

Mark shares inspirational and insightful stories from the life of Elder Jeffrey R. Holland.

Mark shares inspirational and insightful stories from the life of Elder Jeffrey R. Holland.

Mark shares inspirational and insightful stories from the life of President Henry B. Eyring.

Mark shares inspirational and insightful stories from the life of President Dallin H. Oaks.

Mark shares inspirational and insightful stories from the life of President Russell M. Nelson.

Mark sits down with his colleague, Stephanie Sorensen, to talk about their favorite teachings from Elder Kearon.

Mark talks about the newest Apostle to the quorum, Elder Kearon, and shares how he came to be a special witness of Jesus Christ.

Mark talks about his favorite talks and teachings of Ulisses Soares, and how he’s grown in the Apostleship.

Mark talks about the events in Elder Soares life that made him the Apostle of the Lord he is today.

Mark and Blake talk about their favorite teachings from Elder Gong, and how to apply his prophetic counsel to our lives.