Best Greg Hancock Podcasts (2025)

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Ranking The Top 5 BYU Speeches Of All-Time - Stephen Jones | 113 1:29:31

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Stephen Jones is the host of the Scripture Central original podcast Let's Get Real. Stephen joined me for a fun episode to compare our lists of the top 5 BYU speeches of all-time. I've always loved watching BYU Speeches, we are lucky to have them and I'm grateful that BYU make them available for all of us. So...will it be a classic Elder Holland sp…

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S7E06 Non-Academic Jobs: A Conversation with Jeremy Miles 46:44

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In this week's episode, Patrick and Greg have a lovely conversation with Jeremy Miles, a quantitative methodologist who has worked in both academic and industry settings. Jeremy draws on his own extensive experiences to describe what an industry job is like and how one can prepare to move into this type of position. Along the way they also discuss …

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John Bytheway: Mentors, General Conference & How To Help The Rising Generation | 112 1:03:42

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John Bytheway is a bestselling author, favorite speaker, and part-time instructor at Brigham Young University, he co-hosts the followHim Podcast with Hank Smith. I wanted to speak to John to hear his insights on General Conference and reflections from serving on the Young Men's General Advisory Board for the last 5 years. Some highlights from this …

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S7E05 The Academic Job Talk 38:36

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In this week's episode, as we head into the academic job season, Patrick and Greg offer some well-meaning advice about one of the most important aspects of an on-site interview, the academic job talk. Along the way they also mention the changing of the cactus needles, Colon Blow, big pumpkin, cutting out job ads, the job talk bagel bar, waiting for…

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Latter-day Saints In Utah React To General Conference - October 2025 General Conference Roundtable | 111 1:18:07

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In Utah, 4 local members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints join me to discuss what it's like to be a Church member in their area, and to reflect on the October 2025 General Conference of the Church. The participants were Brett, Sky, Lynzi, and Isaac. Some highlights from this episode include reflections on President Oaks's remarks …

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S7E04 Does Birth Order Matter? Maybe... 34:20

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By Patrick Curran & Greg Hancock

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God Exists! A Guide To The Scientific Evidence Of A Creator God - Michel-Yves Bolloré | 110 46:39

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Michel-Yves Bolloré is an author and entrepreneur, he co-wrote 'God, The Science, The Evidence' which sold over 400,000 copies in France, Spain and Italy - and is now coming to the UK and US. I wanted to speak to Michel to get an insight as more of a beginner into the comprehensive scientific evidences that God exists, a starting point to exploring…

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New Research Uncovers How Top Nazi Leaders Spied On Latter-day Saints - Stephen Smoot | 109 1:21:41

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Stephen O. Smoot is a doctoral candidate in the department of Semitic and Egyptian Languages and Literature at the Catholic University of America. He earned a master’s degree from the University of Toronto in Near and Middle Eastern Civilisations (with a concentration in Egyptology) and bachelor’s degrees from Brigham Young University in Ancient Ne…

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S7E03 Nonparametric Procedures 39:26

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In this week's episode, Greg and Patrick explore the very cool yet often overlooked suite of non-parametric statistical tests. They talk about their strengths and weaknesses and how these might be profitably used in practice. Along the way they also discuss science fairs, spaghetti bridges, don't take this the wrong way, jazz hamster, the Bernoulli…

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Traitors UK Winner Harry Clark: "Young People In The UK Are Coming Back To Faith!" | 108 57:42

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Harry Clark is a TV star known for winning Series 2 of The Traitors in the United Kingdom. He has written a new book called 'Staying Faithful' where he discusses how his Catholic faith keeps him grounded. I wanted to speak to Harry to discuss his view of faith as a young person in the spotlight and why he feels so many people our age are returning …

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Soul On Fire With John O’Leary 26:58

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What began as a seemingly innocent childhood accident involving fire and gasoline tragically became the pivotal catalyst for a remarkable journey of resilience, unwavering spirit, and profound life lessons he has since embraced and shared with the world. Today, we sit down with John O’Leary, whose life took an unexpected turn at just nine years old…

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S7E02 Is NPR Liberally Biased? Maybe... 34:39

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In this week's special In The Wild episode, Patrick and Greg turn their Quantitude loose on the premise that National Public Radio is liberally biased, talking about what issues we would need to have addressed in order for us to be able to evaluate whether or not that's a reasonable claim. Stay in contact with Quantitude! Web page: quantitudepod.or…

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Church Scholar's Masterclass On Revelation (& Why You Might Not Be Receiving It) - Janiece Johnson | 107 58:42

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Janiece Johnson is a church historian, an acquisition director at Deseret Book, and author of 'Themes in the Doctrine and Covenants: Revelation.' I wanted to speak to Janiece about the theme of revelation because it seems to be a significant focus from the pulpit at General Conference from President Russell M Nelson and others. Some highlights from…

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S7E01 The Seven Year Itch 37:01

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In this week's episode, the first of Season 7, Greg and Patrick argue about whether the number seven is a propitious or an inauspicious omen for the new season. They then explore ways we can spice up our relationship in hopes of avoiding the Seven Year Itch. Along the way they also discuss t-shirt wearing dogs, Mickey Mantle, the seven deadly sins,…

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Essentialism, Nephi's Vision, Latter-day Saint Callings & A.I - Greg McKeown | 106 1:08:16

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Greg McKeown is an author, public speaker, leadership and business strategist. Greg wrote two iconic New York Times bestsellers: 'Essentialism; The Disciplined Pursuit of Less' and 'Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most.' I wanted to speak to Greg about applying the principles of his revolutionary books to our Latter-day Saint faith. S…

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What Happened To The Church & Church Members In Ukraine - Anastasia Kocheva | 105 52:43

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Anastasia Kocheva is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from the Crimea Region of Ukraine. I wanted to speak to Anastasia about her experiences during the Russian Invasion of Ukraine, and to hear insights about how the Church operated during the war and where the Church is at now. Some highlights from this episode include h…

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Reconciling The Restored Gospel Of Jesus Christ & Evolution - Ben Spackman | 104 1:08:49

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Ben Spackman is a Latter-day Saint historian of religion, science, and biblical interpretation, and the co-editor of 'The Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ & Evolution', a new BYU book. I wanted to speak to Ben to understand the history of how Latter-day Saints - and wider Christianity - have thought about the theory of evolution and how to navigate …

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World Heavyweight Boxing Champion On Latter-day Saint Faith & Samoan Roots - Joseph Parker | 103 35:21

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Joseph Parker is a world-class heavyweight boxer, former WBO Champion, and proud Latter-day Saint with deep Samoan roots. I wanted to speak to Joseph because beyond the boxing ring, his story of faith, family, and heritage is just as powerful as his performances against the best in the sport, including a potential clash with the current undisputed …

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Why Every Christian Today Needs To Discover William Blake - Mark Vernon | 102 1:00:20

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Mark Vernon is a British psychotherapist, writer and former Anglican priest. He is the author of the new book: Awake! William Blake and the Power of the Imagination. I wanted to speak to Mark to learn more about William Blake and understand how tapping into our spiritual side more, and our creative side, can aid us in our pursuit of faith in God. S…

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The Latter-day Saint Teen Pursuing Olympic Glory - Jonas Rushworth | 101 1:02:01

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Jonas Rushworth is a 19-year-old European Gold-Medalist Champion in Gymnastics and an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the United Kingdom. I wanted to speak to Jonas as he pushes forward in his pursuit of the next Olympic games about what role his faith in God plays in his gymnastic success. Some highlights from t…

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The Tiny English Village That Changed Latter-day Saint History Forever | 100th Episode Special 56:31

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Our thanks to the village of Downham for allowing us the sacred opportunity to record this podcast live in St. Leonard's Chapel in Downham, and to Peter Fagg for being our amazing guest and sharing these powerful stories. A tiny English village. A wave of miracles, conversions, and faith. In our 100th episode, we uncover the story of Downham & Chat…

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Why Jesus's Compensating Power Is Important - BJ Allen | 99 1:01:11

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BJ Allen is a Professor of Marketing & Sales at Brigham Young University - Provo, and is the author of the book 'The Compensating Power of Christ.' I wanted to speak to BJ to properly understand what it means to 'apply the Atonement' of Jesus Christ in our daily lives when we deal with the general unfairness of mortality. Some highlights from this …

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Behind The Scenes: What's It Really Like To Serve A Temple Square Mission? - Olivia Whittaker | 98 56:42

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Olivia Whittaker served in the Salt Lake City Temple Square Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 2017-19. I wanted to speak to Olivia to take a peek behind the curtain of how Temple Square missions work and to hear what she learned from this unique experience. Some highlights from this episode include the daily encounter…

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Jay Osmond: "We Shared The Gospel With Kings & Rulers" | 97 57:52

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Jay Osmond is a global superstar and part of the Osmond family. He more recently created 'The Osmonds: A New Musical' and is a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I wanted to speak to Jay about the incredible impact that his family had on the Church of Jesus Christ specifically in the United Kingdom as we build up to…

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He Lost Faith & Left The Church For 9 Months...Here's Why He Came Back - Stephen Murphy | 96 1:10:57

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Stephen Murphy is a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and host of the Mormonism With The Murph podcast. I wanted to speak to Stephen as the only other pro-Church of Jesus Christ podcaster in the UK to hear his story and learn about his faith crisis and rediscovery. Some highlights from this episode include why churc…

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From Failure To The Chosen With Dallas Jenkins 31:41

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In this exclusive interview, Greg Leith, CEO of Convene, sits down with Dallas Jenkins, creator, director, and co-writer of The Chosen — the first-ever multi-season series about the life of Christ. 🎬 The Chosen has become the most successful crowdfunded media project in history, and in this conversation, Dallas shares the powerful story of how it a…

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"I Was Jewish...Then I Found The Book Of Mormon" - Jason Olson | 95 1:11:06

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Jason Olson is the author of 'The Burning Book: A Jewish-Mormon Memoir.' I wanted to speak to Jason about his fascinating conversion to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and how his Jewish identity influences his Latter-day Saint faith today. Some highlights from this episode include the role of the Book of Mormon in Jason's conversi…

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Wilford Woodruff: Miracles, Close Calls & Unshakeable Faith - Kristy Wheelwright Taylor | 94 1:02:59

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Kristy Wheelwright Taylor serves as the board secretary for the Wilford Woodruff Papers Foundation and helps with transcription and writing on the Wilford Woodruff Papers Project. Kristy's new book is called 'Prepare Me For Thy Use: Lessons From Wilford Woodruff's Mission Years.' I wanted to speak to Kristy about the many marvellous stories of Wilf…

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Responding To ChatGPT's Top 5 Misconceptions About Latter-day Saints - Jasmin Rappleye | 93 1:12:29

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Jasmin Rappleye provides clear takes on deep faith across all social media platforms, and is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I wanted to speak to Jasmin to get her responses to what ChatGPT thought were the 5 biggest misconceptions - doctrinally and culturally - about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Som…

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"The Temple Should Feel Like Home": A Fresh Perspective On The Endowment - Melinda Wheelwright Brown | 92 1:02:40

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Melinda Wheelwright Brown is an author and educator, her newest book is called 'An Endowment of Love: Embracing Christ's Covenant Way of Living and Loving'. I wanted to speak to Melinda because I learn a lot about the way she views the Temple Endowment, an important part of worship in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Some highlights…

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What My Addiction Recovery Taught Me About Grace & Shame - Ian Morgan Cron | 91 52:15

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Ian Morgan Cron is a bestselling author, nationally recognised speaker, Enneagram teacher, trained psychotherapist, Dove Award-winning songwriter, and Episcopal priest. His newest book is entitled 'The Fix: How the Twelve Steps Offer a Surprising Path of Transformation for the Well-Adjusted, the Down-and-Out, and Everyone In Between.' I wanted to s…

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S6E21 Quantitude: How the Sausage is Made 57:21

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In this week's episode, the last of Season 6, Patrick and Greg pull back the curtain and reveal how the Quantitude sausage is actually made. Their motivation is to share their own joys and challenges in making a podcast in the hope that others might consider doing this themselves, whether it be for simple self-satisfaction or for using it as a free…

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Exposing The Most Common Antichrist Deception Tactics In The Book Of Mormon - Jeff Borders | 90 1:00:38

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Jeff Borders is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and author of the new book 'The Antichrist Playbook'. I wanted to speak to Jeff to discuss how he discovered the tactics commonly used by 'antichrists' in their attempts to deceive us, and the inspiration behind his book. Some highlights from this episode include Jeff's lea…

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Faith & Fitness: "How Exercise Built My Powerful Spiritual Confidence" - Nathaniel Hancock | 89 1:03:02

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Nathaniel Hancock is an athlete and member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I wanted to speak to Nathaniel about the spiritual lessons he has learned from decades of intense physical training, and how physical wellbeing can be linked to spiritual confidence. Some highlights from this episode include how an Elder Maxwell talk move…

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The Inspiring Scottish Woman Who Influenced The Church In Kenya - Maureen McIntyre | 88 1:15:45

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Maureen McIntyre is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Scotland who founded the charity 'Educate the Kids'. I wanted to speak to Maureen about her incredible story from going on holiday to Mombasa, Kenya to founding a large charity that has provided education to thousands of impoverished children, and how she brought the…

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S6E20 Dominance Analysis 42:17

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In this week's episode Greg and Patrick explore the extremely clever yet inexplicably underused method of dominance analysis which offers a set of techniques for determining the relative importance of predictors in a regression model. Along the way they also discuss giving compliments, looking tired, Indy vs. F1, chicken paprikas, Gustav Holst, Foz…

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"I Was Bullied: Now I'm a World Champion": How Jesus Miraculously Transformed My Life - Ben Kjar | 87 54:17

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Ben Kjar is a world champion wrestler, motivational speaker, and a powerful voice for faith and resilience. Born with Crouzon's syndrome, Ben turned massive challenges into a mission to inspire — proving that with God, nothing is impossible. I wanted to speak to Ben because his journey from bullied kid to world champion shows how faith in Jesus Chr…

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What Everyone Gets Wrong About Church Finances: $100 Billion, Tithing, & Charity - Aaron Miller | 86 56:52

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Aaron Miller is a professor at the BYU Marriott School of Business and an expert in nonprofit management, ethics, and faith-based finance. In this episode, we dive deep into LDS Church finances, including tithing, investments, and the Church’s charitable donations. Aaron brings insight into how the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints manage…

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S6E19 Misheard (Statistical) Lyrics: A Mixtape 45:32

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In this week's episode Patrick and Greg have some serious fun with song lyrics they misunderstood at some point in their personal lives. They then use this as a thinly veiled excuse to explore some very basic statistical things that they have also misunderstood at some point in their professional lives. Along the way they discuss over-engineered fr…

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Latter-day Saints In Madrid React To General Conference - April 2025 General Conference Roundtable | 85 1:29:18

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Our guest host Rebecca Devonas from Scripture Central travelled to Madrid to meet with a group of local Spanish Latter-day Saints from all different walks of life to see what they thought of the most recent General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.. We do this every 6 months, and this is the fourth time, as I love to se…

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Bible Scholar's Guide For Improving Latter-day Saint Easter Celebrations - Trevan Hatch | 84 1:06:29

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Trevan Hatch is the Bible, Religious Studies, and Middle East specialist in the Lee Library at Brigham Young University, and is also adjunct professor in the Department of Ancient Scripture. Trevan co-wrote "Greater Love Hath No Man": A Latter-day Saint Guide to Celebrating the Easter Season with Eric Huntsman. I wanted to speak to Eric after the C…

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S6E18 Count Variables 42:24

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In today’s episode Patrick and Greg talk about outcomes that are count variables: when you need to worry about them and what you can do about them within your analytical models. Along the way they also mention: Bela Lugosi, Vlad the Impaler, Patrick the Poker, Count Chocula, Count von Count, drunken bar brawls, secret distributions, K!, bio breaks,…

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We Ranked The Best General Conference Talks Of All-Time - David Snell | 83 1:18:13

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David Snell is the host of the Keystone podcast (@keystonelds). As we anticipate the April 2025 General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I thought it would be fun for David Snell and I to rank our top 5 General Conference talks and General Conference moments. Make sure you join along in the comments, and we hope you en…

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Historian's Mind-blowing Insights About The Coming Forth Of The Book Of Mormon - Don Bradley | 82 1:07:46

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Don Bradley is an author and historian specialising in the beginnings of the Latter-day Saint restoration. I wanted to speak to Don in line with the 195th anniversary of the publishing of the Book of Mormon, it's always so fun to learn about Don's Book of Mormon insights - it challenges me to ask more inspired questions in my Book of Mormon study. …

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S6E17 Age-Period-Cohort Analysis 41:34

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In this week's episode Greg and Patrick explore both the challenges and the opportunities of age-period-cohort analysis when trying to understand the complexities of human behavior over time. Along the way they also discuss bachelor night, Dave Brubeck, pay phones, street lights, global nuclear war, lazy thinking, I'm not a crook, biking to grandma…

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What Latter-day Saints Can Learn From Ancient Jewish Feasts & Festivals - Lynda Cherry | 81 1:04:35

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Lynda Cherry is the author of 'The Feasts & Festivals of the Messiah.' I wanted to speak to Lynda in the build-up to the Easter season about what we as Latter-day Saints can learn about Jesus Christ and the Gospel from the ancient Jewish feasts and festivals. Some highlights from this episode include why Lynda loves to study Judaism, why Latter-day…

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Groundbreaking New Research On Why Marriage Still Matters In 2025 - Andrea Mrozek & Peter Jon Mitchell | 80 59:55

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Andrea Mrozek and Peter Jon Mitchell are co-authors of the important new book 'I Do...Why Marriage Still Matters.' I wanted to speak to Andrea and Peter Jon to learn of the advantages of those who are married in comparison to those in other situations such as cohabiting and why the sometimes-labelled 'archaic' setup of traditional marriage still ho…

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S6E16 Correspondence Analysis 46:41

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In this week's episode Greg and Patrick shine a flashlight on correspondence analysis and find that this is an extraordinarily cool yet often neglected method similar to factor analysis but applied to nominal contingency tables. Along the way they also discuss online personality tests, marital therapy, modern antibiotics, the Newlywed Game, grand s…

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What's It Like To Serve In The General Relief Society Presidency? - Reyna Aburto | 79 1:01:56

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Reyna Aburto served on the General Relief Society Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 2017-2022. I wanted to speak to Sister Aburto to celebrate the 183rd anniversary of the Relief Society and hear what it's like to serve in the Presidency and what she's learned from meeting Relief Society sisters around the globe. So…

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"My Son Was Beheaded By ISIS": A Mother's Journey Of Healing & Forgiveness - Diane Foley | 78 56:11

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Diane Foley is the Mother of James (Jim) Foley who was publicly beheaded by ISIS militants in Syria in 2014. Diane is the subject of the book 'American Mother' by Colum McCann and created the James W. Foley Legacy Foundation to work with governments and families of those taken hostage by terrorists. I wanted to speak to Diane about how God and her …