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John Koelliker is a young dad doing his best to care for his family while leading a growing startup as its founder and CEO. Much of the way he lives today comes from watching another dad—his own father, David Koelliker—who passed away in 2019 after battling a brain tumor for nearly a decade.

2:05- Consecration and Cancer
5:45- Confidence as a Missionary
7:41- Achievable Ends
11:30- The Act of Kneeling
13:16- An Entrepreneurial Itch
15:28- And Culture
17:30- A Champion of the Underdog
19:53- Failure and Faith
21:43- The People That Give Us Wings
25:30- Sports and Work
28:28- Leadership
31:12- What Does It Mean to Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?

"I think the 'Be ye therefore perfect' has always felt like such an insurmountable challenge for all of us and I think it taught me that perfection in action certainly is but perfection in intent or in your heart is something that feels a little bit more attainable."

Links:
"Everyone Needs a Brain Tumor" by David Koelliker- https://www.amazon.com/Everybody-Needs-Brain-Tumor-Koelliker/dp/0692993118

Leland- https://www.joinleland.com/

Kore Baseball- https://a.co/d/g3nmL7d

Forbes 30 Under 30- https://www.forbes.com/30-under-30/2023/education?profile=leland

Growing up in Madrid, Spain, Irene Caso dreamed of becoming a television broadcaster. That dream came true when she became an anchor and news director for Univision—but God had even greater plans. In this episode, Irene shares how her faith and her family's lifelong commitment to serve the Lord have guided her through every opportunity and challenge.

2:40- A Party or the First Missionary Lesson?
9:59- A True Love for the Gospel
12:12- Choosing a Mission
18:23- Univision
21:22- Meeting Mike
23:21- A Career Change
26:51- A Growing International Church
29:52- Juggling
33:45- Working With Women
36:18- A Message to Children
37:16- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?

"Isn't it wonderful that tomorrow we get a fresh opportunity to be better at that one thing we weren't so great at the day before? I'll take it."

Links:

Irene's "I Am a Mormon" video: I'm a Mormon, Mother, and Spanish Newscaster

Quick interview with Irene: Irene Caso: How we can rely on, and help, other women in our lives

From "The Miracle" to "Because," Shawna Edwards has written songs that help children, youth, and adults feel the doctrine of Christ. But behind her music is a story of perseverance, opposition, and following inspiration. In this episode, Shawna shares lessons learned about faith, family, and creativity—and why she believes it's never too late to make a difference.

2:25- Unheralded Work
6:09- Songs 11-Year-Old Boys Want to Sing
11:36- A Supportive Spouse
13:35- It's Not Too Late
17:08- He Has Spread the Music
22:50- What Makes a Great Song?
24:58- The Doctrine With a Melody
27:32- Opposition
32:48- Inspiration or Imposter Syndrome?
35:48- Miracles and "The Miracle"
43:27- A New Generation of Hymns
45:20- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?

"Satan would love every good thing you set out to do to not happen."

Jenedy Paige knows a thing or two about strength. For one, she's competed on American Ninja Warrior—a feat she never thought she could accomplish but that she believes God led her to. But she also knows that strength comes from having a personal relationship with God during challenging times, like when her son died due to a drowning accident, and during beautiful times like when she is alone in her art studio during the early morning hours of the day. What has grounded her through it all? On this week's episode, Jenedy shares a guarantee that she relies on that gives her strength—she calls it PJs.

2:00- PJS

11:36- Drowning and Grief

28:22- Real Art Ninja

44:23- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? 

"As you develop that relationship with Jesus Christ, as you come to know Him, He teaches you who you are, and what you're capable of. And I promise, what you're capable of is way more than you currently think."

Links:

Jenedy Paige's website: https://jenedypaige.com/

Jenedy's American Ninja Warrior submission: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KvzCagWi-c

Let Go painting: https://jenedypaige.com/products/let-go

Waiting For Answers painting: https://jenedypaige.com/products/waiting-for-answers

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It was a call Eric Weddle never would've anticipated when he hung up his jersey for what he thought was the last time two years earlier. But the Los Angeles Rams were in desperate need of a safety and asked if Weddle would don the jersey for one last run. Weddle certainly didn't feel he was NFL Playoff ready, but he was in good physical shape and has never been one to pass up an opportunity. So with the encouragement of his wife and kids, Weddle left his carpool duties as a father for a time and set out on an unlikely quest to win a Super Bowl. When the Super Bowl was over, he happily returned to the carpool. 

1:51- An Ending Made For A Movie

7:02- Being Ready And Taking Opportunities

10:52- The Culmination of Work

14:36- Sharing The Experience With Kids

17:43- Mental Toughness

20:46- Becoming Part of a Team Fast

24:16- Coaching 

26:01- Seeing God's Hand

30:55- Finding the Gospel 

39:11- Putting God First

44:44- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? 

"The world and everything outside doesn't want us to be close to the Savior, doesn't want us to have stability and doesn't want us to have families and a core unit at home that we rely on each other…they don't want that. And it can bring us down but if you just try your best, your best is all that is needed." 

Eric Weddle biography by Trent Toone

CBS San Diego interview after Super Bowl

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The thread woven through Brittany Jepsen's story tells of those who have gone before her. In casual conversation, Brittany talks not only of her parents and grandparents but other ancestors and how who they were has influenced who she is. She has built a business, The House That Lars Built, that helps others tap into their ability to create, something she grows emotional talking about, but at the root of it all is a desire to pay tribute to those who have made her who she is. On this week's episode, Brittany teaches us about how a simple understanding of who we are and where we come from helps us turn our hearts to our fathers and mothers in normal and natural ways.

2:41- The House That Lars Built

7:03- Where Beauty Was Instilled

10:34- Making the Most of Single Years

16:56- Falling in Love in Denmark

20:20- Marrying Someone of Another Culture

25:14- A Nauvoo House

33:49- A Tribute to Ancestors

37:22- Turning Hearts 

41:05- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? 

https://thehousethatlarsbuilt.com/

https://www.instagram.com/houselarsbuilt/

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Kathryn Davis, host of the new Magnify podcast, does not claim to be an expert on teenagers but she does have a few teenagers of her own and she does teach a lot more in her seminary classes each day. She has also been involved for years with the EFY and now FSY programs, and even worked with Stephen Covey to help implement and train the "7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens" into her high school curriculum. In short, while Kathryn may not consider herself an expert, she has definitely spent enough time with teenagers to speak to what they are like and why she absolutely loves them.

1:30- An Unexpected Seminary Teacher

5:55- Tips For Teaching Teens

7:44- Isaiah

12:02- How To Connect

13:54- Kathryn's Kids

15:47- The Daunting Task of Parenting Teenagers

19:29- What Has Changed About Parenting Teens?

23:14- Do We Even Know What They're Up Against? 

28:12- Bullying

33:05- Space For Conversations

37:10- Tough Questions in the Classroom

39:24- Enjoy Them

41:42- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? 

"Can we, as adults...and as members of the Church, embrace them and create a safe place for them where they are enough? Because them plus Christ is enough. We're not enough on our own but with Christ, we are."

Magnify Podcast- https://www.magnifythegood.com/podcast

President M. Russell Ballard quote- "Gone are the days when a student asked an honest question and a teacher responded, 'Don't worry about it!' Gone are the days when a student raised a sincere concern and a teacher bore his or her testimony as a response intended to avoid the issue. Gone are the days when students were protected from people who attacked the Church. Fortunately, the Lord provided this timely and timeless counsel to you teachers: 'And as all have not faith, seek ye diligently and teach one another words of wisdom; yea, seek ye out of the best books words of wisdom; seek learning, even by study and also by faith.'"

Elder Jeffrey R. Holland quote- "And if those children are unresponsive, maybe you can't teach them yet, but you can love them. And if you love them today, maybe you can teach them tomorrow."

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For over three decades, Chris Schoebinger has been involved with book publishing During his career, he's worked with authors like Brandon Mull on Fablehaven and Jason F. Wright on Christmas Jars. But as he brings these stories to life at work, he has also been living one of his own at home. And while that story has been full of unexpected twists and turns, it has also been full of the types of heroes he loves to read about on the written page—people like his gay son or the birth mother of his adopted child. So on this week's episode, we talk with Chris about what makes a powerful story and why he is grateful for the way God has guided his.

2:03- Opening Eyes to the Restored Gospel

4:32- An Unexpected Yes

9:04- Appreciation For A Mother's Love

14:27- Shadow Mountain

16:16- Why Fiction?

18:53- Shared Values Sharing Light

24:17- "In Quiet Desperation"

30:24- The Courage of Ty Mansfield

33:04- His Hand in Our Stories

34:26- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ

"My greatest blessings—my greatest successes—are the direct result of the good people that God has placed in my path." 

Links:

On the Road with Steve Hartman on CBS link- https://www.cbsnews.com/news/steve-hartman-on-the-road-riley-steven-adoption/

Shadow Mountain Publishing- https://shadowmountain.com/

Fablehaven Book One- https://deseretbook.com/p/fablehaven-brandon-mull-61171?queryID=34b942fe7368626c5b5bdef3058825a7&variant_id=41306-hardcover

In Quiet Desperation- https://deseretbook.com/p/quiet-desperation-understanding-challenge-same-gender-attraction-fred-marilyn-matis-50116?queryID=d39ffa00503d322771fc44fccb867e5e&variant_id=52863-paperback

Voices of Hope by Ty Mansfield- https://deseretbook.com/p/voices-hope-ty-mansfield-77928?queryID=c663f3f3f619f367bc1c702b33a50f41&variant_id=20538-paperback

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Seven years ago, Heidi Swapp lost her 16-year-old son, Cory, to suicide. In the wake of Cory's passing, Heidi endured devastating thoughts of her perceived failures as a mother. But instead of focusing on what she couldn't change, Heidi determined to learn as much as she could and then share the things she wished she'd known with as many parents as would listen. One of the most important things she's learned is that suicide prevention begins long before we are ever concerned about someone we love. So on today's episode, she shares nine principles that she believes have the ability to make a critical difference.

3:08- Seven Years Later

15:35- Don't Freak Out

22:18- One Day At A Time

27:12- 'Forgive Yourself For Not Knowing What You Didn't Know'

29:57- Don't Believe Everything You Think

35:00- The End

39:12- Now Is Not Forever

42:48- Connection > Concern

45:58- The Importance of Evolving

49:13- Yet

53:35- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? 

"Being all in is allowing yourself to figure it out as you go, and to learn and to evolve—to allow yourself to have a question, to allow yourself to have a surety and to allow yourself to be loved by a perfect Heavenly Father and to be saved by Jesus, recognizing that you just don't have to have it all figured out."

Links- Deseret News article Morgan wrote about Heidi 7 years ago- https://www.deseret.com/2017/4/11/20610132/going-home-utah-scrapbooking-ceo-finds-hope-after-losing-a-child-to-suicide

Light the Fight- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/light-the-fight/id1354722078

Heidi's website- https://www.heidiswapp.com/

Heidi's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/heidiswapp/

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Justin and Kristi Osmond: The Gift of Being Deaf and the Gift of Hearing

For the first two years of his life, Justin Osmond was totally unable to hear the music that made his dad and uncles famous. Born with 90 percent hearing loss, the son of Merrill Osmond initially resented his inability to hear but it has become something he has embraced and something his wife, Kristi, loves because it has made him who he is. After 12 years of intense speech and listening therapy, Justin is able to give voice to a community rarely heard from on a podcast. On this week's episode, we talk with Justin and Kristi about how it's by leaning into our challenges that we become who we were meant to be.

"My lack of physical hearing has helped me to rely more on my spiritual ears so that I can hear Him more."

"We have way more rainbows than we have rain."

1:31- Not Being Able To Hear the Music

4:10- Hearing Impairment in the Osmond Family Story

9:18- Speech and Listening Therapy

11:22- Meeting Kristi

20:17- The Olive Osmond Hearing Fund

25:47- Embracing Something While Acknowledging Challenges

32:08- Until You've Experienced It

37:19- "And Some Have Compassion Making a Difference"

41:22- Refined > Defined

44:13- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?

For links: Justin's Book- https://www.amazon.com/Hearing-with-My-Heart/dp/B0955W1QYN/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1E9JOPA4BFN6X&keywords=Hearing+with+the+heart&qid=1663102999&sprefix=hearing+with+the+heart%2Caps%2C150&sr=8-3

Singing For Hearing Aids- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeMOZutBOFw

The Story Behind Justin's MBA- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBt6kBVR5A0

Justin and Kristi's Adoption Story- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RG_4DwU2irE

Justin's TedTalk- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zimNHUE4P6I

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