Tapteal Ward Podcast

Get to know a fellow long-time West Richland member and hear her stories.

Anna and Ken Stoker have been in the West Richland Stake for decades. They have always been in the Desert Hills Ward prior to Tapteal. Enjoy this episode as they talk about growing up, significant challenges, politics, and working to find meaning in life. Kens top church leader talks about the constitution: Matthias F. Cowley, Oct, 1900 First Presidency, April, 1907 Albert E. Bowen, April, 1938 J....

The Tapteal Ward is one of the newest wards in the Tri-Cities area (that will certainly change in the years ahead). So, I began to be interested in the history of the church in the Tri-Cities. I had utilized the book, Tempered By Faith for a talk I gave a few months back and knew it had a lot of good, historical information. I delved into other resources and talked to people, looked into church re...

Get to know your fellow ward members John and Lola Durham. They are fascinating people. In this episode, we talk about the Coast Guard, their time in Alaska, their expert work in genealogy, ham radio and the amazing, faith promoting story about surviving a plane crash. You may not recognize the Durhams as they are unable to attend church, we'll tell you why and help you get to know them better...

In Episode number 10, get to know fellow ward member Greg Sullivan. He's got plenty of interesting stories to tell, Enjoy!

In this episode of the Tapteal Ward Podcast, we visit with Mike Maxfield from the bishopric. Enjoy getting to know Mike better, how he met his wife and his family with other interesting details.

Tapteal Ward Podcast. In this episode, we visit with Relief Society President, Kimberly Welling. Learn about Sister Wellings hobbies, family, how she met her husband, her love for our Savior and more.

In this episode, we visit with Elder's Quorum President Landon Keller. Get to know Landon and his family. Podcasts he enjoys include: Follow Him with John Bytheway and Hank Smith Unshaken Saints

On this episode of the Tapteal Ward Podcast, we visit with Young Women President Stephanie Kunkel. She grew up in Preston, Idaho (the home of Napolean Dynamite!). Plus, she tells us much more about her life and family.

Stake Emergency Communication Specialists Jerry and Darian Van Gorkum talk about GMRS radio and how it can provide communications during an emergency and how each ward needs a GMRS plan to prepare for emergencies. Recommended GMRS Radios: https://www.amazon.com/BAOFENG-Weather-Receiver-Rechargeable-Headsets/dp/B0B3DRG9GC?th=1 How to get a GMRS license: https://youtu.be/N24-WSbZB30?si=Uh1lFmc2dLxP-...

If you are new to podcasts and would like to understand how beneficial they can be, listen to this episode of the Tapteal Ward Podcast! I also visit about how this Tapteal Ward Podcast came to be and why. I hope you enjoy it.

Tapteal Ward Podcast with Primary President Trudie Strmec. This is the new podcast for the newly formed Tapteal Ward which originated June 22, 2025.

Bishop Garth Hatch tells us about his hopes and dreams for the new Tapteal Ward and some interesting facts and stories about his life and family.

Visit with bishopric first counselor Chan Manning