Best Paul J Reese Podcasts (2025)

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Why Children Became Useless: Faith and the Future of the Family | Catherine Ruth Pakaluk | October 2025 29:03

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Falling birth rates show loss of faith and purpose. Restoring belief in children’s divine worth renews families, culture, and community life. Catherine Ruth Pakaluk, faculty at the Busch School of Business in Catholic University and founder of the Political Economy academic area, delivered this forum address on October 28, 2025. You can access the …

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Guided by Faith and Love | Michael L. Roberts | October 2025 27:26

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Faith, learning, and divine love unite at BYU to show how God guides our education, purpose, and spiritual growth. Michael L. Roberts, managing director of BYU Alumni and External Relations, delivered this devotional address on October 21, 2025. You can access the full talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Richard Fenwick 25:11

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Richard Fenwick studied horticulture at Askham Bryan College qualifying at level 5 and specializing in micropropagation and plant science. Richard has worked in horticulture for over 20 years in a range of sectors including; commercial nursery work, garden maintenance, retail and design. In 2012 Richard became a tutor at Bishop Burton Collegeteachi…

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Ramya Julian 25:52

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Eddie and Captain Dave meet the children’s author Ramya Julian on this week’s Dogsthorpe Infant School podcast. Here's the link to my website - www.ramyajulian.com And there are amazing free teaching resources to go with every book, which can be obtained by visiting…. .www.ramyajulian.com/teachingresources All of the books featured in today’s show …

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Great Central Railway. Pt 2. 21:32

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Eddie and Cap’n Dave continue their exploration on the Great Central Railway. The Great Central Railway exists today because a group of determined volunteers in 1969 saved the line following its closure by British Rail to recreate the experience of a main line steam railway for many generations to come. Today the staff and volunteers of the GCR pro…

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Pathway to Hope: BYU–Pathway Worldwide in Africa | Jane Clayson Johnson | September 2025 36:42

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Jesus Christ loves His children in Provo, in Nairobi, in Manila, and in Kampala. He is gathering Israel on both sides of the veil. Jane Clayson Johnson, Emmy Award-winning journalist, delivered this forum address on September 30, 2025. You can access the full talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Great Central Railway pt1 30:55

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A two-part adventure (part 2 next week) for Eddie, the well-being dog and his pilot, Cap’n Dave. This week Captain Dave and Eddie visit the UK’s only double track, main line heritage railway. The Great Central Railway exists today because a group of determined volunteers in 1969 saved the line following its closure by British Rail to recreate the e…

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“The Family Is Ordained of God” | Ronald A. Rasband | 2025 30:50

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The Family Proclamation teaches of the Creator and our eternal destiny. The family is ordained of God, and happiness is found in Christ. Ronald A. Rasband, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on September 23, 2025. You can access the talk here. See omnys…

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Helen Heraldsen 31:41

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Our guest author on Eddie’s Launchpads today is Helen Heraldsen. Helen grew up and still lives in Cumbria, on the edge of the Lake District. She's also known as The Writer in Wellies due to the fact that whenever she's not writing, she's outside with her horses and dogs in the Cumbrian rain! Helen has always loved reading and animals, so, as an aut…

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Lessons in Giving Gifts of Light | C. Shane Reese | 2025 18:18

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In dark times, Christ’s light brings peace and hope. Choose love over contention, share your gifts, and become a beacon of light to others. C. Shane Reese, president of Brigham Young University, delivered this devotional address on September 16, 2025. You can access the talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Becoming a Student of BYU | Wendy W. Reese | 2025 11:06

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Becoming students of BYU means building on a heritage of faith, service, and discipleship, inspired by women and men who put Christ first. Wife of President Reese, President of Brigham Young University. You can access the talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches

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Nadia Hewstone 21:23

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Nadia Hewstone is a former Headteacher who now works full-time as a professional coach. Through Destino Coaching Nadia supports school leaders with coaching programmes and personal development work. She is also a neurodiversity advocate and champions the need to adjust curriculum and approaches to teaching which consider the strengths and needs of …

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Lisa J. Allen 21:49

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Season 6 of the Dogsthorpe Infant School podcast continues with another visit to Liverpool. This time to meet the children’s author, Lisa J. Allen and her black cat called Charlie. In her past life, Lisa was an award-winning regional business journalist, but more recently she enjoyed a brief stint as a college librarian. Her middle grade fiction an…

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Joseph’s School | Justin Collings | August 2025 43:35

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The revelations of the Restoration contain the master concepts for all of our disciplines. Justin Collings, BYU academic vice president, delivered this address in the faculty session of university conference on August 25, 2025. You can access the full talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Being Deliberate in the Second Half of the Second Century of BYU | Clark G. Gilbert | 2025 38:20

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BYU must be deliberate in its divine mission, amplifying prophets’ counsel and preparing disciples for the Lord’s return. Clark G. Gilbert, commissioner of education and a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this BYU university conference address on August 25, 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for…

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An Ear to Wisdom, a Heart to Understanding | Gerrit W. Gong | August 19, 2025 38:21

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Jesus Christ atones. He redeems. He restores not only what was, but what can be. Gerrit W. Gong, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this BYU Education Week address on August 19, 2025. You can access the full talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Doin’ the Plan: Trusting in God’s Love and Help | Amy T. Jex | August 2025 27:29

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“Doin’ the Plan” means choosing to do right and trusting God's love. Agency, repentance, and divine help lead us to our eternal potential. Amy T. Jex, associate teaching professor in the BYU Department of Dance, delivered this devotional address on August 5, 2025. You can access the talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Faith and Flourishing in Your Life and Work | Paul W. Lambert | July 2025 32:49

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Research shows faith and religious engagement are society‘s greatest strengths in solving social division, loneliness, and virtue decline. Paul W. Lambert, religion initiative director at the Wheatley Institute, delivered this forum address on July 29, 2025. You can access the talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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“Fear Not, Little Flock” | Sherami L. Jara | July 2025 30:23

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Faith is not the absence of sorrow, sadness, struggle, or pain. They often coexist. Sherami L. Jara, assistant dean in the College of Humanities and director of the Liberal Arts Advisement and Careers Center, delivered this devotional address on July 15, 2025. You can access the full talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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We Chose This! Agency, Atonement, and Joy | Brennan C. Platt | July 2025 29:28

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We will make mistakes throughout all our life; we won’t be good enough on our own. But our Savior ensured that we can repent of those mistakes, over and over, improving and progressing. Brennan C. Platt, professor of economics at BYU, delivered this devotional address on July 8, 2025. You can access the full talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener f…

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Paul Jenkins 32:12

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In this edition of the Dogsthorpe School podcast, Eddie and Cap'n Dave talk to the author and poet, Paul Jenkins. 10 years of teaching, 7 poetry books and 1 novel have all perfectly prepared Paul for a life dedicated to educating kids through fun and creativity. He loves nothing more than taking his workshops from school to school, making smallish …

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Working Through Wobble | Dawan L. Coombs | July 2025 28:37

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Find stability in life's wobble moments by remembering your divine identity, dialoguing with God, and trusting His plan for you. Dawan L. Coombs, associate professor of English at BYU, delivered this devotional address on July 1, 2025. You can access the talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Lexi Rees 16:31

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In Podcast 155, Eddie the well-being dog and his pilot, Cap’n Dave meet the children’s author, Lexi Rees. Lexi writes fun activity books and action-packed adventures for children. As well as writing, Lexi makes regular author visits to primary schools and other events, teaches creative writing, and runs a book club. Lexi is passionate about develop…

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Answering the Dual Calls for Academic Excellence and Discipleship | William W. Clayton | June 2025 32:04

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At BYU, students unite faith and discipleship with academic excellence. Embracing this double heritage builds strong foundations to serve. William W. Clayton, professor and associate dean at BYU’s J. Reuben Clark Law School, delivered this devotional address on June 24, 2025. You can access the talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf…

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Rob Walton. 21:26

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In this episode of ‘Eddie’s Launchpads’’, the schools podcast for pupils, parents, families, teachers, and schools, Eddie and Cap’n Dave meet Rob has been writing for both children and adults for many years. He usually writes poetry and short fiction, but he’s also written scripts, columns for a football programme and even a pathway! He’s published…

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Jude Lennon 22:45

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Captain Dave and his co-pilot Eddie land in Liverpool to talk to their friend JUDE LENNON about her latest children’s story, ‘Lamby and the Liver Bird’. Jude has a passion for books, words, storytelling and creativity. She is the current Disney Winnie the Pooh Laureate for the North West, a proud member of TAUK Publishing and a core member of the L…

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Go to Light, Be Filled with Light, and Share Light | Richard M. Houseman | 2025 30:32

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Go to Christ’s light. Let His word, His mercy, and His house fill you with His light. Then share His light by giving, forgiving, and loving. Richard M. Houseman, dean of Continuing Education at BYU, delivered this devotional address on June 10, 2025. You can access the full talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Joshua Seigal 21:58

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In this episode of Eddie’s Launchpads, Eddie and Cap’n Dave meet the poet, Joshua Seigal, Joshua is a highly acclaimed, award-winning professional poet, author and performer who uses poetry to develop literacy skills and inspire confidence and creativity in communication. He has an MA in Writing and Education, have worked in hundreds of schools, l…

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Lessons from Noise: Crackle to Calm | Kent L. Gee | June 2025 40:13

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Once aware of noise’s ability to dull, disrupt, distract, and debilitate, we become more intentional about our environment. Like active noise reduction, this intentionality may require us to introduce other sound sources to counteract the noise. Kent L. Gee, recipient of BYU’s most prestigious faculty honor—the Karl G. Maeser Distinguished Faculty …

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Dawn Treacher 17:09

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In this week’s episode of the Dogsthorpe Infant School podcast we talk to the children’s author, illustrator and painter, Dawn Treacher. Dawn’s love for fantasy and whimsey set her down the path as an author and illustrator of children’s fantasy adventure fiction. Her adventure novels, though set in fantastical worlds with plenty of beasts and peri…

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Breege Hoyne 26:33

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It's the 150th episode of 'Eddie's Launchpads'. And its a very special show that is being launched on the anniversary of the death of a young boy called Ruairi. We'll talk to his mum in this show about her book. Eddie and Captain Dave first meet with the man who helped them set up the Dogsthorpe Infant School podcast, Al Kingsley MBE. Al talks abou…

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Jesus Christ, the Master Teacher | Sarah K. Clark | May 2025 36:10

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New insights come as we revisit our life chapters. As we do, we can invite the Master Teacher to become the author and finisher of our story. Sarah K. Clark, dean of the McKay School of Education at BYU, delivered this devotional address on May 20, 2025. You can access the talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Most Desirable Above All Things | Salani L. Pita | May 2025 26:19

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Through consistent patterning, we can increase our ability to feel God’s love. He desires to include us in His work of salvation. Salani L. Pita, analyst in the financial services department at BYU, delivered this devotional address on May 13, 2025. You can access the talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Sarah Ziman 18:21

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On this Launchpad, Eddie and Captain Dave meet poet and writer, Sarah Ziman. Sarah shares some of her work, reads an poem and talks about her book, 'Why Did My Brain Make Me Say It?' After the podcast, discover much more about Sarah and what she offers schools, teachers, and families at https://www.sarahziman.co.uk/ Eddie’s Launchpads is an EdStar …

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David Barker 25:59

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In this episode of 'Eddie's Launchpads' - the Dogsthorpe Infant School podcast for parents, carers, teachers, and schools, Captain Dave and his co-pilot Eddie Edster meet the children's author David Barker. David shares his love for writing books for children, what inspires him to write, where he finds the best places to write and gives us the full…

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A Bonfire of Faith | Hal R. Boyd | May 2025 30:52

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We are responsible for keeping the bonfire of faith alive within our academic institution through repentance, service, and charity. Hal R. Boyd, chief of staff to the president of BYU, delivered this devotional address on May 6, 2025. You can access the full talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Brave in a Cave 24:14

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We have a returning author on episode 2 of season 6 on the Launchpad today becaaue we welcome back Cate Douglas. Cate has supplied Dogsthorpe Infant School with two storybooks. The last time she was on the show she talked about her book, 'Poppy's Tail'. Today Eddie and Cap'n Dave travel to a Greek island to meet with Cate and discuss her favourite …

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A Question of Priorities | J. Clifford Wallace | April 2025 12:48

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Judge Wallace shares that we will have successful lives if we prioritize our families and church service above our other pursuits. J. Clifford Wallace, senior judge and chief judge emeritus of the United States Court of Appeals, received an honorary doctorate when this BYU commencement address was given on April 24, 2025. You can access the talk he…

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A Light to the World: The Paradox of the BYU Graduate Student | Clark G. Gilbert | April 2025 17:16

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Even as students leave BYU, they are called upon to simultaneously maintain spiritual integrity and be a light to the world. Clark G. Gilbert, commissioner of the Church Educational System, delivered this commencement address on April 24, 2025. You can access the talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Mrs Waters reads. 17:01

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Season 6 begins with our first guest. Mrs Waters has just finished her tenth year as Headteacher of Dogsthorpe Infant School. In this episode she talks about the importance of children reading, parents reading to their children and the incredible difference that Monster Phonics made to our learning progress improvements. To see all mentioned in thi…

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Joyfully Receive the Unexpected Messiah | Dieter F. Uchtdorf | 2025 28:14

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Christ's sacrifice teaches us to embrace both sorrow and joy and seek a higher perspective through daily connection with Him. Dieter F. Uchtdorf, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on April 15, 2025. You can access the talk here. See omnystudio.com/list…

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Teresa R. Bell | The Hand of God in Your Life | April 2025 29:26

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Heavenly Father is a part of our lives. Morning and evening prayers, journal writing, and patriarchal blessings can help us see His hand. Teresa Bell, faculty member of the Department of German and Russian at BYU, delivered this devotional address on April 1, 2025. You can access the talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Religion’s Surprising Impact on Academic Success | Ilana M. Horwitz | March 2025 37:20

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How does the “abider advantage” help many to excel in school? Religion complements education with discipline, structure, and support. Ilana M. Horwitz, assistant professor of Jewish studies and sociology at Tulane University, delivered this forum address on March 25, 2025. You can access the talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform…

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“Go to Work and Build” | Gabriel W. Reid | March 2025 24:56

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Go forth with courage, trusting in God’s plan. Work with your heart, mind, and strength. And build, knowing that God is also building you. Gabriel W. Reid, second counselor in the Sunday School general presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on March 18, 2025. You can access the talk here. Se…

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Discovering God’s Plan for You | Kalani Sitake | March 2025 23:25

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God has a plan for you. Coach Sitake shares that there is divine design even in adversity; God loves you and has blessings in store. Kalani Sitake, head football coach at BYU, delivered this devotional address on March 11, 2025. You can access the full talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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“These Foolish Things” | Michael A. Dunn | March 2025 32:19

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Faith in Christ and miracles may seem foolish, but being “fools for Christ” shows that the impossible becomes possible through His Atonement. Michael A. Dunn, a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on March 4, 2025. You can access the talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener f…

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Why Institutions Matter | Yuval Levin | 2025 21:38

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Institutions should be formative not performative, providing structure and purpose. Strengthening them will combat America's social crisis. Yuval Levin, editor of National Affairs and director of social, cultural, and constitutional studies at the American Enterprise Institute delivered this forum address on February 25, 2025. You can access the ta…

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My “Why” Is My Love for the Savior | Ricardo P. Giménez | 2025 25:49

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Connecting all we do to our love for the Savior and basing our “why” in that love will help us understand what it means to be His disciple. Ricardo P. Giménez, a General Authority Seventy, delivered this devotional address on February 11, 2025. You can access the talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Jesus Christ Is the Answer | Kevin R. Duncan | February 2025 26:13

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Our challenges all look different, but Jesus Christ is always the answer. He will heal and strengthen us and help us overcome the world. Kevin R. Duncan, a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on February 4, 2025. You can access the full talk here. See omnystudio.com/listene…

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“The Pursuit of Happiness” | Jeffrey Rosen | January 2025 33:41

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As we study the Constitution and spend time reading, we can cultivate virtue and learn what the Founders meant by the “pursuit of happiness.” Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, delivered this forum address on January 28, 2025. You can access the full talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…