What Now

Former Senator Gordon Smith shares his experience with loosing his son, Garrett, to suicide and the behavioral changes and warnings that loved ones should look for and when to step in with professional help. Gordon shares the counsel and reassurance he received from President Hinckley and Elder Faust, following Garrett’s death, and how that counsel gave him the courage to move through his heartbre...

29 year-old Megan Bailey shares how she drifted away from the church and why she chose to come back. She shares suggestions for those who have left their faith and are trying to figure out how to come back on their own terms. Megan also shares the challenges and fears she felt as she started coming back to church and how she overcame her insecurities. Her story is inspiring!

Join me as I speak with Dr. Matt Townsend, acclaimed marriage and relationship expert, where he shares his relationship strategies for creating better communication, getting to the heart of problems, breaking negative cycles, and approaching sex in a healthy way.

Join me as I speak with Lisa Ashby where she shares her journey being raised in an unconventional LDS home. She shares what her reality looked like and the strategies she used to turn away from repeating her past and heal from the challenges of her childhood to create the life she has always wanted. Her story is inspiring!

Join me as I speak with Amy Antonelli, CEO of Humanitarian Experience, Inc, (HXP, previously known as HEFY) an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit, as she shares what inspired her move away from lucrative positions at Apple and Facebook to work in the impoverished leper colonies of India and how it changed her life! Such an inspiring episode about overcoming fear and trusting in the Lord.

Join me as I speak with seasoned life coach, Kristi Reeves, where she shares strategies for controlling the triggers and thoughts that contribute to anxiety and strategies for breaking negative cycles that don’t serve us. Kristi also shares how we can heal from emotional pain as well as useful communication skills that create validation.

LDS therapist, Andrea Lystrup, shares her personal experience with her husband’s faith crises and how they navigated through that difficult journey. Andrea shares helpful strategies for how to support someone in a faith crises and the common reasons members consider moving away from the church. She shares how to avoid going to a place of fear and instead moving towards a place of understanding and...

Join me as I speak with Robin Johnson, Positive Psychology specialist, about her research which shows the intersections of the restored gospel of Christ and positive psychology. Robin shares how the common theories of well being overlap with the Church of Jesus Christ leading to an increase in positivity and happiness and to more positive life outcomes. She also shares the fundamental truths behin...

Join me as I speak with family therapist, Tammy Hill, about loss. Tammy was just 37 with 4 young children when her husband suddenly died. Tammy shares the reality of her loss and how different grief can look for family members and how to process and navigate life after a significant loss. Tammy shares advice for friends and family on what to say and do and what NOT to say and do to bring meaningfu...

Join me as I talk with Mark Hendricks, who joined the Church as an 18 year old college freshman, about what true conversion looks like and the difference between knowing about the Church and it’s teachings and being truly converted. Mark shares his journey with conversion and how we should all be converts, whether or not we were born into the Church. Mark also shares perspective and advice for nav...

Join me as I speak with multi GRAMMY® Award-nominated singer, songwriter, producer and remixer Ryan Raddon, otherwise known as his stage name, Kaskade, about how he stays grounded, despite his international celebrity status. Ryan shares how he stays relevant in a fast-paced celebrity world, while still embracing his core values and standards. His story will inspire you!

Join me as I speak with sex and marriage therapist, Tammy Hill, about healthy sexuality and what to look for in a lasting relationship, in addition to physical attraction. Tammy shares age appropriate tips for parents on how to speak to children and young adults about sex as well as what young adults need to look for in a healthy relationship and how to recover from a pre-marital relationship that...

Join me as I speak with Dr Gary Browning, respected BYU Russian professor, who served as the first mission president in the former Soviet Union as the Cold War was winding down. Dr Browning shares his experience with political polarization and how members can use their influence to temper the rise of political contention to increase civility and foster peace.

Join me as I speak with Dr Matt Townsend, renowned LDS family therapist, about strategies for avoiding the trap of trying to be the perfect parent. Matt shares tips for how to improve communication, create healthy boundaries and increase unconditional love, leading to more productive and healthy parent/child relationships.

Join me as I speak with Dr. David Morgan, an LDS psychologist and counselor, about the many forms of unrighteous dominion—physical, emotional, and ecclesiastical. Dr. Morgan shares insights into its root causes, how to recognize and address it, and practical tips for both men and women to prevent its influence in their homes, workplaces, and church communities.

Join me as I speak with Clint Pulver, Award-winning motivational speaker and workforce expert about what members are really looking for in an authentic ward experience and tips for how leaders can foster trusted relationships that build authentic connection, allowing ward members to honestly say, “I love it here!”

Join me as I speak with J Kirk Richards, a renowned, award winning, LDS Judeo-Christian contemporary artist, who talks about his powerful artwork depicting Heavenly Mother and the importance of Her presence in our Church culture. We explore the motivation behind Kirk’s work and the powerful messages he shares through his detailed images, drawing us closer to our Heavenly Mother and the important r...

Join me as I speak with McArthur Krishna, noteworthy Deseret Book childrens and tween author, about the divine role of our Heavenly Mother and how important Her role is for all of us to understand, allowing us to connect with our Heavenly Mother in a more significant way. McArthur also dispels some of the myths about why Heavenly Mother isn’t mentioned frequently in our Church culture. McArthur re...

What happens when we start measuring our worth by our Church callings—or by the roles society praises most? In this thought-provoking episode, Kurt Francom unpacks the dangers of seeking external validation and the pressure to "measure up" spiritually or socially. He reminds us where our true value lies: in God’s unchanging love and the divine identity we each carry from Kurt shares amazing insigh...

Calyann Barnett, celebrity stylist to Dwyane Wade, Usain Bolt and others talks about how she turned away from a life that embraced “the world” and embraced the gospel of Jesus Christ. Calyann shares her journey back to God and how she turned the corner from being a skeptic to being a believer. Calyann shares how she has maintained her authenticity despite joining a more conservative Church culture...

Join me as I speak with Al Carraway, otherwise widely known as the tattooed Mormon, where she shares how she got past the judgment and exclusion she faced as a recent convert when many members could only focus on her visible past, instead of on what she was trying to become. Al shares how she embraced positivity, despite the fiery darts of judgment that were thrown at her and how her connection wi...

Join me as I speak with Dr. David Morgan, a counseling psychologist with over 20 years of experience helping LDS members navigate the challenges of life. On our podcast, we will talk about why boundaries are necessary for healthy relationships at home, at church and at the office. Dr Morgan shares his strategies for how to set and hold a boundary and how to work with individuals that might challen...

Join me for an insightful conversation with Kyle Reyes, Vice President of Institutional Advancement at Utah Valley University. Kyle, a mixed-race member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, shares his unique perspective on fostering inclusion within our diverse Church culture. He reflects on his personal journey of finding his place in the Church and offers inspiring insights on how...

Join me as I speak with two inspiring men who will be sharing their different perspectives about their journey with divorce. My first interview is with Allen Evans, a respected bishop, who faced the reality of divorce and how his perspective changed as he became a single member of his congregation. Allen shares powerful insights from his experience and advice for members on how thy can be more inc...

At the age of 27, Chad Hymas became a quadriplegic when a 2,000 pound bale of hay fell on his neck, leaving his life forever altered, but Chad’s dreams were not paralyzed that day. Chad’s experience with pushing through his physical disabilities allowed him to unleash his mental capabilities. Chad shares how we are only disabled when we allow our negative thoughts and self-defeating behavior to pa...