Best Benjamin Pacini Podcasts (2025)

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Shima Baughman: Finding Happiness in Family Life 54:52

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Guest Shima Baughman joins host Carol Rice to explore Paragraph 4 of The Family: A Proclamation to the World. Together, they consider how the teachings of Jesus Christ guide us in setting boundaries, extending forgiveness, navigating accountability, and finding real happiness within family life. This conversation highlights both the challenges and …

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Emily and Trent: Marriage Between Man and Woman is Essential to His Eternal Plan 1:04:45

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In this episode, Trent and Emily share their beautiful and unique story — marrying later in life and learning together how marriage between a man and a woman fits into God’s eternal plan. For Trent, it's a second marriage after losing his first wife; for Emily, it's her first. Together, they offer heartfelt insights about timing, trust, and what it…

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Divine Roles and Eternal Identity: Exploring Paragraph 3 of The Family Proclamation 1:02:25

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In this episode, host Brent Andrewsen sits down with renowned gospel scholar Jared Halverson for a rich and timely discussion on Paragraph 3 of The Family: A Proclamation to the World. Together, they unpack profound truths about eternal identity, divine roles, and the sacred nature of gender as essential characteristics of premortal, mortal, and et…

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Jenet Erickson: The Complimentary Roles of Mothers and Fathers 52:00

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Our guest in this episode is Jenet Erickson, a Fellow at the Wheatley Institute and Associate Professor of Religious Education at BYU whose research has specialized in maternal and child wellbeing. Join us as we discuss the different, yet sacred roles of both mothers and fathers. Jenet shares how children develop emotionally and physically by bondi…

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Sex Abuse On CES Campuses 56:36

2y ago56:36

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How are church-sponsored schools doing on sexual assault? Jacob Mayberry joins me to look at the data, ask what the limitations of the data are, and what lessons we can learn. Disclaimer: This episode deals with difficult topics. While we feel it is an important conversation to have, it may not be suitable for some ears. #churchschools #byu #civili…

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General Conference Recap: Civility 20:21

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General conference is one of my favorite things in life, and this time was particularly important to me. Messages about Jesus, faith, Easter, and holy week, but this time a further message about how the disciple of Christ has an obligation to be a peacemaker. I loved it.Not just civility, something deeper: the call to peacemaking.I suspect we'll ta…

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Latter-day Saints and White Christian Nationalism 1:19:17

2+ y ago1:19:17

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I sit down with Carl Cranney and Christopher Cunningham to talk about white christian nationalism, which is making the rounds in the news. We discuss what the Latter-day Saint response should be to the phenomenon, and how we're really doing on things. We also talk about two recent articles, one by Christopher in Public Square Magazine, and another …

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Black Mirror: Hated in the Nation #deathtosocialmedia 1:07:39

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"I sit down with Carl Cranney and Liz Busby from Pop Culture on the Apricot Tree in this (ambitious!) crossover episode to discuss an episode of Netflix's dystopian technology show Black Mirror. We had a blast talking through the Black Mirror episode "Hated in the Nation." The discussion focuses on social media, and how it encourages bad behavior. …

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Benjamin Pacini: Humility & The Pursuit of Truth 52:04

3y ago52:04

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Benjamin Pacini, host of the podcast, “Radical Civility,” is currently a faculty member at BYU-Idaho in Elementary Education and pursuing an EDD from BYU. His experience as both educator and student has given him a unique perspective on how our culture seems to view and express “truth”. Benjamin explores how truth remains constant across cultural b…

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Christopher Cunningham: Therapy & Repentance 36:19

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Christopher Cunningham is the managing editor for Public Square Magazine, a faith and research based online editorial discussing various issues of the day. He joins us to discuss his most recent article, “When Therapy Subverts Change.” In this episode, Christopher and our host, Brent Andrewsen, discuss a potential communication disconnect between t…

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Mimi Bascom: Sharing Testimonies With #HowIKnow 28:40

3y ago28:40

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Sharing our testimony can sometimes be a little intimidating, but does it really need to be? In this episode we sit down with Mimi Bascom, a Latter-Day Saint Content Creator who has partnered with us for the knew #HowIKnow campaign. This campaign follows the “Stories of How I Know” lesson on thefamilyproclamation.org website and is designed to help…

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Priscilla Davis: Emotional Resilience and Sharing Goodness 40:34

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Social media is a large part of our world and, for better or worse, our main source of information. Our guest, Priscilla Davis started her Instagram account, SheSharesGoodness, to encourage anyone struggling with depression or anxiety and to help bring more light and truth to the world. She begins by discussing her own battle with depression and ho…

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Teresa Clark: Storytelling and Testimony 34:34

3y ago34:34

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Elder Neil L. Andersen once said that “spiritually defining memories from our book of life are like luminous stones that help brighten the road ahead.” How do spiritually defining memories act like luminous stones and what can we do to make sure we have them in times of need? Professional storyteller Teresa Clark joins the podcast today to discuss …

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Georgism: What is it and how could it help? 56:18

3y ago56:18

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Tired of our current tax structure? I visit with my friend Joseph Addington about Georgism. We nerd out over what it is, what problems it could solve, and possible areas of application. Or watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rBG3cUPluIA Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Radical-Civility-102031914734570 Instagram: https://www.instagram.…

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Student Loan Forgiveness and the State of Higher Education 1:13:17

3y ago1:13:17

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I discuss President Biden's recent student loan forgiveness policy with a good friend, Dallin Crump. We uncover the ins and outs of the policy, the implications it has, and other potential solutions to the deeper issue. Or watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UbQP4j2xw7U Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Radical-Civility-102031914734570…

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On the Recent AP Report: Interview with CD Cunningham 1:14:24

3y ago1:14:24

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Content Warning: This episode discusses sexual abuse. I sit down with my friend, CD Cunningham to discuss his recent article regarding the associated press article about a case of abuse. We talk about the options for policies and the pros and cons of each option. It seems too often people rush, with their heart in the right place, to conclusions. W…

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On the Recent AP Report: Interview with Jennifer Roach 1:35:49

3y ago1:35:49

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Content Warning: This episode discusses sexual abuse. Jennifer Roach is a friend, and also a therapist and clerical abuse survivor. When I read the recent AP article about a case of abuse, I knew that it was something I needed to learn about and understand better. My goal on the podcast has always been to tackle hard issues well. This is among the …

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Jeff Bennion Part Two: Identity 32:13

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Jeff Bennion is a real estate and property manager, a part time marriage and family therapist, and one of the co-founders of North Star International. In this second part of Jeff’s two-part episode, he clarifies that not subscribing to a gay label does not and should not mean going “back in the closet” (3:30). He talks about the three aspects of th…

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Jeff Bennion Part One: Identity 35:59

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Jeff Bennion is a real estate and property manager, a part time marriage and family therapist, and one of the co-founders of North Star International. North Star is a faith-affirming resource for Latter-day Saints addressing sexual orientation and gender identity, and who desire to live in harmony with the doctrines and values of The Church of Jesu…

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Dennis Schleicher: Gay Membership and Temple Work 56:12

3+ y ago56:12

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Dennis Schleicher is the author of “Is He Nuts?: Why a Gay Man Would Become a Member of the Church of Jesus”. He joins the podcast to share his conversion story (1:14) and what drew him to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (4:23). Though being a gay member of The Church can be a painful journey, Dennis shares how his membership brings…

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Carol Rice: Gender and the Stories We Tell Ourselves 43:07

3+ y ago43:07

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Many families have trouble addressing the topics of gender and identity. This episode is a recording of a speech given by Carol Rice (one of the contributors of thefamilyproclomation.org) about how to address these topics and how to combat the enticing narratives of the world. The speech begins at 2:13, where Carol reminds us that even though we ma…

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Men Policing Men and the Sexual Revolution 52:01

3+ y ago52:01

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I get together with my friends Thomas Stringham and Meagan Kohler to discuss their opinions on the the sexual revolution and what role men play in teaching men proper sexual ethics Or watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZtqOrNqs-jM Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Radical-Civility-102031914734570 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/r…

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Andrew Young: Social Engineering in Media 1:03:41

3+ y ago1:03:41

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The Family Proclamation “calls upon responsible citizens… everywhere to promote those measures designed to maintain and strengthen the family.” Andrew Young joins the podcast to share his experience as a DreamWorks animator and how he was forced to decide between answering the call to strengthen the family or keep his job. Andrew begins by explaini…

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Blake Fisher: Identity and Labels 34:14

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Blake Fisher is an Inclusion Advisor at BYU with the Office of Student Success. Helping students navigate being in the LGBTQ community while at BYU has given him a unique perspective on labels and how to identify when labels are helping us or hurting us. This episode is paired with the lesson ‘Identity and Labels: Part One’ on thefamilyproclamation…

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Nathan & Jelaire Richardson: Family Curriculum 37:06

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Nathan and Jelaire Richardson are some of the creators of the new curriculum on thefamilyproclamation.org. This curriculum is designed to be a resource for parents and church teachers who need extra tools when approaching difficult topics such as Identity, Gender, and Truth. The Richardsons discuss why this curriculum might be helpful for your fami…

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Brad Wilcox' Recent Comments 1:31:03

3+ y ago1:31:03

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I get together with some friends to discuss Brad Wilcox's recent comments--and the strong response they received. We talk about intent and circumstances, but also the reason the comments were hard for so many. Note: we tried to get this right. I guarantee we didn't manage perfectly. A group of thoughtful people talking it out helped me though. Ther…

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Conservative and Liberal Religion Pt 1 1:07:16

3+ y ago1:07:16

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I sit down with Dan Ellsworth and a couple other friends (Meagan Kohler and Jeff Bennion) to discuss his article on "Exploring Conservative and Liberal Religion". Or listen on Youtube: https://youtu.be/YVIxln7whyw Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Radical-Civility-102031914734570 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radical_civility/ …

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A Thought of Hope for the New Year 12:16

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Why is the trust declining in today's society and how does forgiveness factor into the solution? In this quick episode, Ben shares his thoughts and insights into these two important questions. Or listen on Youtube: https://youtu.be/gMdscwS9OfE Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Radical-Civility-102031914734570 Instagram: https://www.in…

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Trials of Faith, Parental Roles, and Driving on the Wrong Side 54:22

3+ y ago54:22

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When Michelle Pollard moved from Australia to the US a few months ahead of her husband Steve, they had no idea that a pandemic was about to change a planned few months away into nearly a year and a half of separation. Michelle and Steve look back on that time and discuss what it was like for Michelle to raise their two teenage sons without Steve, a…

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#4 - Michael Cevering: To Love God Above All Things 1:34:51

4y ago1:34:51

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Michael Cevering is a Latter-day Saint philosopher, theologian, and one of the greatest thinkers I’ve had the pleasure of speaking with. I strongly invite you to follow Michael on Instagram @redwood_theologian (https://instagram.com/redwood_theologian) where he shares valuable insights and reflections on the Godhead, faith, worship, and love. Thank…

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#3 - David Paepke: Knowledge 57:41

4y ago57:41

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#2 - Benjamin Pacini: The Measure of Your Creation 45:49

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#1 - Tiffany Paepke: What's in a Name 54:07

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The Decline of Chastity, Moral Vocabulary and Aristotle 52:25

4y ago52:25

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Danny Frost, a Family Life professor at BYU, offers a unique perspective on Paragraph 8 of the Family Proclamation by applying his background in philosophy and politics. Paragraph 8 warns us that the disintegration of chastity and family will bring calamities on our societies and nations. Danny discusses current views of sexuality (5:10), the recen…

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Scary Stories About Utah 1:06:24

4y ago1:06:24

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I sit with several of my Public Square friends to discuss their recent articles discussing some of the accuracies, and inaccuracies, of common assumptions about Utah. Or listen on Youtube: https://youtu.be/HZZtTGErKeo Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Radical-Civility-102031914734570 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radical_civili…

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The Politicization of History 1:16:04

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I sit down with several friends to discuss Texas's recent abortion law. We break down the common stances, how to maintain a civil dialogue about difficult topics, and the details of the new legislation. Or listen on Youtube: https://youtu.be/cPJK17Tw5Vk Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Radical-Civility-102031914734570 Instagram: http…

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New Texas Abortion Law 1:23:11

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I sit down with several friends to discuss Texas's recent abortion law. We break down the common stances, how to maintain a civil dialogue about difficult topics, and the details of the new legislation. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Radical-Civility-102031914734570 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radical_civility/ Twitter: @C…

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Conference Review 1:01:26

4y ago1:01:26

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I sit down with a couple great friends to dive into our favorite talks, lessons, and miracles from General Conference! It was a great time of personal reflection, and the presence of the Spirit taught all of us. What were your favorite talks? Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Radical-Civility-102031914734570 Instagram: https://www.ins…

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Single Mothers and Preparing for the Temple 30:23

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When Lauren Colemere became a single mother she realized she wanted to make a course correction for her life and the life of her daughter. That course correction pointed them towards the temple, and on today’s episode Lauren shares her journey there and what the temple endowment means to her. We invite listeners to learn from the amazing response o…

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Covenantal Pluralism 39:28

4y ago39:28

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I'm excited about this interview, friends. I sit down with Marian Edmonds-Allen to discuss her recent article about "covenantal pluralism" which she believes (as I now do too) can heal many of the divides in our country, including and especially the LGBTQ+ and faith divide. We talk about her history and background, how religious freedom and LGBTQ+ …

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RC Goes Cwic 1:30:31

4y ago1:30:31

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I sit down with Greg Matsen of the Cwic show to talk about Elder Holland's recent BYU address. We cover politics, critical race theory, religion, and my own personal rants about good teaching and tenure policy. It was fun to agree--and disagree-with someone thoughtful. Have thoughts? Now it's your turn. Comment below. Also, check out our Patreon pa…

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The Paradox of Civility 16:35

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A bit of personal news. My podcast has somehow changed from "five listeners, three of whom are my mom" to a real podcast. Someone showed it to the good people at Public Square Magazine, and they've asked to partner with me. That's pretty exciting for someone who is a total amateur. I'm honored and excited to work with people who have become my genu…

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Sanctity of Life and Missions Fulfilled 35:29

4y ago35:29

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In this follow-up episode, Collette Blackwelder shares the story of her husband’s kidney transplant and the sacred moments they shared with the family of the donor. His miraculous story teaches us to live a full life in return for the great gifts we’ve been given. To learn more, visit TheFamilyProclamation.org…

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Infertility, Adoption, and the Potential for Parenthood 39:28

4y ago39:28

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Collette Blackwelder became a first time mom at the age of 50 after a miraculous adoption. On this episode she shared her thoughts on infertility and how one can still be a parent though they may not have children of their own (12:35). She gives advice to those who are struggling on their own journey (18:30) and the story of their adoption (23:00).…

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The Unique Mission of BYU: Responses to Elder Holland's Recent Address 1:23:41

4y ago1:23:41

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Jeffrey R. Holland is a senior church leader in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In addition, he is the chairman of the executive committee of the church board of commissioners, and a former president of BYU. He recently gave a talk that has since become highly controversial. I'm an alum of BYU, and wanted to discuss more with thoug…

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Informed Consent 1:43:39

4y ago1:43:39

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What is informed consent when it comes to religions? How do you know if someone is consenting for themselves or doing it for social pressure or parental approval? This is an interesting--and sticky--issue. I sit down with Dan Ellsworth and Leo Winegar to talk through in depth. Note: this is a little longer than normal because we wanted it to be tho…

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Sanctity in Death and Spiritual Homecomings 42:56

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As a hospice nurse of 25 years, LeAnn Jackson has witnessed many sacred moments at the bedside of those passing from this life (10:02). These experiences have built a deep understanding of the sanctity of death, as well as a respect for "the greatest generation that's ever lived." LeAnn graciously shares her personal experience with the passing of …

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Inmates, Divine Potential, and Pepper 49:26

4+ y ago49:26

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The Family Proclamation teaches that each soul has a divine nature and destiny. Jeff Carney works to uncover those divine natures in others by teaching Stephen Covey’s “7 Habits” to prison inmates. On this episode, Jeff shares what it was like going into a prison for the first time (4:50), His testimony of each person’s worth (16:00), and how we ca…

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Society Menaces, Potential, and Parenthood 40:57

4+ y ago40:57

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Logan Wilkes remembers what it was like to be a 30 year-old, unmarried “menace to society” and shares what NOT to say to those in the dating phase. “Too often we want to preach at people the importance of marriage and the importance of [parenthood], when it’s their individual journey we should be focused on.” (22:25) Logan relates the good (and bad…

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The Dad Brigade Talks Families--and Elder Tad Callister 1:17:58

4+ y ago1:17:58

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Recently, Elder Tad Callister--an emeritus general leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints--released the following essay on the importance of families to society. https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/2021-05-22/tad-callister-fence-cliff-ambulance-strong-families-213923 As you can imagine, Twitter handled everything with thou…