My guest on the show this week is professional magician Mike Pilkey. Mike found the church and was baptized while in high school. After getting married at a young age, Mike was on top of the world. Soon though, Mike found himself divorced and wrestling with a pornography addiction. This led to bitterness and ultimately, Mike leaving the church and having his records removed. Realizing what he was missing, Mike began the path back to activity, finding love and marriage along the way. Mike is a humble and inspiring man. His story shows that there is always a path back through Christ.

Ep. 169 - Mike Pilkey - The Magic of Conversion

Jon Clark is a very talented artist. He has released several albums including his most recent album, One Guy Choir. He works full time composing music for a popular television network. He is also the artist behind the Honest Jon series of comic strips as well as a very popular series of children's books. Jon is a humble, gifted soul.

Ep. 180 - Jon Clark - Cartoonist, Composer, All Around Artist

Our guest this week is BYU basketball head coach Mark Pope. We talk about his love of basketball at a young age, getting recruited for college ball, winning a national NCAA title, playing pro ball overseas, returning to the U.S., playing in the NBA, meeting his wife, almost becoming a doctor, how he became a coach and so much more. Mark is an amazing and inspiring man. You will love his story!

Ep. 182 - Mark Pope - BYU Basketball Head Coach

Ryan Evans started using drugs at a very young age. This led to crime and a life in the criminal justice system. Eventually, Ryan ended up in prison after a fight ended up with a friend passing away. Eventually Ryan, found the Lord, the church and a whole new life.

Ep. 185 - Ryan Evans - From Prison to Baptism - A Journey of Faith

Portia Louder has led a remarkable life. In the episode, we discuss her growing up in a small town, discovering drinking, getting pregnant at a young age, marriage and divorce, having more children, finding her eternal companion and having an active, growing family, falling into addiction, getting caught up in real estate fraud, serving time in prison, and coming out with a new perspective on life. Portia is so bright and resilient. She has an incredible view of the gospel of Jesus Christ. You will love her story! 

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Ep. 197 - Portia Louder - From Prison to Peace

Brian and Karen Hill served as leaders of the 1997 Pioneer Mormon Trail Wagon Train Re-enactment. In this episode we talk about Brian's younger years, his mission to the Navajo people, Karen's early life, her conversion to the gospel, how they met, their love of the outdoors, and then their role in the re-enactment. It is a beautiful story of honoring and celebrating our pioneer ancestors.

Ep. 202 - Brian and Karen Hill - Commemorating The Mormon Trail Wagon Train

Britain Covey is a standout star playing football for the University of Utah. In this episode we talk about his famous family, growing up playing sports, his mission to Chile, meeting his wife, life as a college football star, his plans for the NFL draft, his work on suicide prevention and so much more. Britain has an incredible perspective on life and is amazing on the field and off.

Ep. 203 - Britain Covey - College Football Star, NFL Prospect

Helen Post is the former Executive Director for the Utah Parent Center, an organization dedicated to providing training and support for parents. In the episode, we talk about her life growing up in a large family, meeting her husband, giving birth to daughters, discovering that oof their sweet daughter is deaf, serving, volunteering, and ultimately inspiring and teaching so many through her service. Helen is a wonderful soul. You will love her story.

Ep. 204 - Helen Post - Former Executive Director Utah Parent Center

Brock Blake is the CEO and founder of Lendio, the largest online marketplace of small business loans in the U.S. Brock believes that access to capital should be simpler and quicker for small business owners, and he’s built a successful company around solving this problem. Brock leads the team that has helped business owners get access to more than $1B in funding. An Inc. 500 CEO, national keynote speaker, Forbes columnist, and Utah’s Emerging Executive of the Year, Brock’s dedication extends far beyond the boardroom. Brock is passionate about giving back. For every loan facilitated on Lendio’s marketplace platform, Lendio Gives, an employee contribution and employer matching program, donates a percentage of funds to low-income entrepreneurs around the world through Kiva.org. Brock’s most important accomplishments come from being a husband and a father of four.

Ep. 205 - Brock Blake - CEO and Entrepreneur

This week, rather than publishing an episode, we are taking the time to listen to, read, and study the amazing conference we just had. We invite you to do the same!

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Dr. Steven Lloyd Neal is the visionary behind the Monument Of The Americas project. 
He a practicing facial plastic surgeon and artist who lives in Pendleton, Oregon where he and his wife Susan raised their six daughters. Dr. Neal is an artist first and foremost. It was his background in art that attracted him to pursue a career in facial plastic surgery. Noticing the strong similarities in both fields, Dr. Neal has fused them together to form his life‘s work. For over two decades Dr. Neal has instructed and taught sculpture classes to his fellow facial plastic surgeon colleagues to improve their aesthetic judgment—the most difficult aspect of plastic surgery.
In the field of art, Neal is best known for his achievements and dedication to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- day Saints and his love of the Book of Mormon. When sculpting, Neal‘s favorite medium is oil-based clay. Despite his affinity to this medium, he has also learned to carve marble. Working among craftsmen, artists, and masters, Neal has spent time over consecutive summers in Pietrasanta, Italy, not far from the same marble quarry used by Michelangelo, and received invaluable training there. He has also been trained by other professional artists in New York.
Some of Neal‘s best known sculptures are the marble “Other Sheep I Have” placed in the lobby of the Mission Training Center in Provo, and the colossal “Mormon Battalion Monument, Duty Calls” and “Duty Triumphs” found at This is the Place Heritage Park in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Since his youth, Neal has been painting oil paintings. As he grew so did the size of his pieces. While still in surgical residency at University of California San Diego, Neal began painting his most famous work, “The Tree of Life“ or “Lehi‘s Dream”. “Lehi’s Dream”, which won the grand prize for the Church’s First International Art Contest, has been on display for 32 years at the Museum of Church History and Art in Salt Lake City Utah. Since then Neal also painted numerous other large pieces from scenes within the Book of Mormon. As an adult, he has received years of training in the style of the old European masters and continues to employ these techniques in his work.
Neal graduated magna cum laude with high honors in Asian studies and Pre-med from Brigham Young University and graduated sixth in his medical school class from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
He currently serves in the Church as the second counselor in the Walla Walla, Washington Stake Presidency. He and Susan are grandparents to 14 grandchildren.

Ep. 206 - Dr. Steven Neal - Visionary Artist

Dejan Tahic was a young teen when his native country of Bosnia erupted in war. He and his sister fled as refugees. This later led to Dejan reuniting with his parents, and moving to Canada where he finds a new life, an eternal love, and the restored gospel of Jesus Christ.

Ep. 207 - Dejan Tahic - Leaving War-Torn Bosnia As A Teenage Refugee

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Jen Spencer spent many years dealing with issues of self-esteem, self-harm, drug addiction and suicidal ideation. Through God's amazing grace, she found her way back to peace and happiness and now gives back through her amazing charity work. Jen's story is one you will never forget.

Ep. 208 - Jen Spencer - From Addiction To Redemption

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Dave Nibley is a comedian, actor and producer. We discuss his his roles in iconic films such as The Best Two Years, Saints and Soldiers: Airborne Creed, and Joseph Smith: Prophet of the Restoration. We also discuss his newest film, We Love You Sally Carmichael!, in which Dave co-stars as well as produces. Dave talks about his faith, family and growing up with his famous LDS grandfather, Hugh Nibley. Show notes can be found here: http://bit.ly/2ik3nEf

Ep. 5 - Dave Nibley - Actor, Producer, Mormon

Director / Producer Brian Brough is very well respected in the Utah as well as National film community. In this episode, we talk about what got Brian in to film. Also, Brian discusses his two films premiering at the 2018 LDS Film Festival, his upcoming movie "In Emma's Footsteps" on the later life of Emma Smith, and the future of LDS film. Brian is a brilliant director and producer who has worked behind the scenes on some of our favorite films.

Ep. 31 - Brian Brough - Director, Producer, Mormon

KSL 5 news reporter Mike Anderson is our guest this week. We hear all about life as a reporter, his most interesting stories, his family, how he deals with the stress of the job and how being a member of the church affects it all. Mike is a great, humble guy with a fascinating life.

Ep. 32 - Mike Anderson - Reporter, Family Man, Mormon

This week Nick Galieti, host of LDS MissionCast shares his interview with  Director Blair Treu, Narrator Jenna Kim Jones and Featured Subject Danny Sorenson, from the latest "Meet The Mormons" film. They talk about how the film came about, the focus of the movie and the impact this whole series has had. It is a fun and inspiring conversation. Special thanks to Nick Galieti for sharing this great interview with us.

Ep. 33 - Meet The Mormons - An LDS MissionCast crossover episode

Tyson Abaroa is the author of the new book "The Fattest Mormon". We discuss his time serving in the military in Iraq, his inspiration to serve a mission and how he came to write this immensely entertaining book.

Ep. 34 - Tyson Abaroa - Author, Iraq Vet, Mormon

Steve Soelberg is a a hilarious comedian. He headlines comedy clubs all across the country. This week we discuss his family, how he gets material, moving from Hawaii to Utah, life as a "mid-single", the importance of laughter and how being a member of the church affects it all.

Ep. 35 - Steve Soelberg - Comedian, Storyteller, Mormon

Josh Fonokalafi is a rising star comedian. In addition to being hilarious, Josh is an all-around great guy. In this episode, Josh tells us about growing up, dating, people confusing his race, launching his comedy career and what's next in his life. Josh is open, endearing and so incredibly funny.

Ep. 36 - Josh Fonokalafi - Comedian, Specific Islander, Mormon

John and Jenny Dye are an amazing couple. Jenny is a blogger, podcast host and all-around guru of all things in the social media and influencer world. John is the man behind social media and influencer efforts at Boncom / Articulate Agency, the driving force behind the church's marketing efforts. In the episode, we talk about dealing with divorce in the church, falling in love, combining families, the role of influencers, sharing testimonies and so much more! John and Jenny are candid, charming and will bring a smile to your face. It is a wonderful conversation with two great souls.

Ep. 37 - John and Jenny Dye - Influencers, Newlyweds, Mormons

On this episode, we talk to husband and wife improv actors Katie and Ken Craig. We discuss how they met through comedy improv, their time in Las Vegas, their eight beautiful children, Ken's work with LDS Philanthropies and Katie's all female improv troupe, SHEnanigans. Ken and Katie are two of the best people you will ever meet.

Ep. 38 - Ken and Katie Craig - Husband and Wife, Improv Actors, Mormons

Kerry Summers is a magician, ventriloquist, musician and Elvis tribute artist. He is a well known performer who tours all around the world spreading joy with his performances. In this week's episode, we discuss Kerry being an entertainer on his mission, what makes Elvis Presley so special, how being an LDS performer helps share the gospel and so much more. Kerry is fun, open, funny and an all around amazing guy.

Ep. 41 - Kerry Summers - Entertainer, Elvis Tribute Artist, Mormon

Portia, Chloe and Krista Rapier are the daughters of host Shawn Rapier. They were all adopted in to their family at different times and different ages. In this special episode, they share their experiences in the foster care system, the challenges and joys of being adopted and the role of the gospel in their lives and family. These amazing young ladies are beautiful examples of surviving and then thriving through sometimes difficult circumstances. They also show the power of love and God's eternal plan.

Ep.45 - Portia, Chloe and Krista Rapier - Adopted daughters, sisters, Mormons

Shaun Parry is a talented actor, dancer and singer. He has starred in multiple Broadway and touring productions. He runs Promethean Spark, a non-profit that teaches life skills to impoverished youth throughout the world through the arts. In The Conversation, we discuss his mission, time as a seminary teacher, how BYU lead him to the arts, his Broadway career and his philanthropic efforts. Shaun is a fascinating and inspirational man.

Ep.46 - Shaun Parry, Broadway star, philanthropist, Mormon

Shaun Barrowes is a well known singer who has toured the country with his amazing voice and incredible piano talents. In The Conversation, we talk about his musical family roots, his experience finishing in the top 30 of American Idol,  and finding love. Shaun is so talented and energetic, you will love hearing his story!

Ep. 47 - Shaun Barrowes - Singer, Pianist, Mormon

Daren Smith is an author, filmmaker and producer. We talk about his life, family, film career, his work on BYUtv's Relative Race and how his daily Book of Mormon e-mail has lead to a new book, Daily Mormon. Daren is a great soul with an incredible attitude. You will love his story!

Ep. 50 - Daren Smith - Producer, Author, Mormon

Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Smith is a  therapist, psychologist and marriage expert. We talk about her journey discovering worth and strength as a woman in the church, marriage, intimacy and issues facing today's LDS couples. Dr. Finlayson-Smith is so open and fascinating about her own journey and how she is helping LDS couples have more rewarding marriages.

Ep. 51 - Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife - Therapist, Counselor, Mormon

Rodney Norman is a popular stand-up comic and ac tor. We talk about his life growing up working on race cars, his mission, his time as a Marine, meeting his wife, how he got started in comedy, his love of philosophy, and how being a member of the church affects it all. Rodney is a very funny and all around great guy.

Ep. 55 - Rodney Norman - Comedian, Philosopher, Mormon

Zach Cordell is a dietitian and nutritionist. He is a professor at Daytona State College teaching his extensive knowledge of all things diet related. In addition, Zach is the host of the Mormon Nutritionist Podcast. He has an amazing way of combining the science of nutrition with gospel principles. Zach is a brilliant and really interesting guy making a difference in the world.

Ep. 56 - Zach Cordell - Nutritionist, Dietitian, Mormon

The Latter Day Lives Podcast features interviews with fascinating people who belong to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This is a fun, positive, faith-promoting podcast. New episodes each week!

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