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This podcast is about people, stories, and the journeys that shape us. In each episode, we sit down with members of our ward and community to talk about life, faith, challenges, and the moments that have formed who we are becoming. Our hope is simple: to better know one another, to listen with empathy, and to remember that in the body of Christ there should be no more strangers. As we share stories, may our hearts be knit together in understanding, compassion, and love.
Hosts:
Update frequency:
every 10 days
Average audio length:
49 minutes
Guest interviews
English
United States
18 episodes
since May 22, 2026
episodic
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In this episode, Amanda West shares her journey from growing up in Vernal to navigating the early challenges of life and starting a family in Davis county. She reflects on rekindling her love for scrapbooking as a way to preserve her daughters' mission memories and offers powerful life lessons wort…
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In this episode John West shares a childhood in small-town North Carolina framed by his parents' examples of service and optimism, to a harrowing journey to Africa during his mission to Malaga, Spain, John’s story is packed with perspective. He shares about meeting his wife Amanda at BYU and the jo…
In this episode, Johnny Fry shares stories from growing up in Layton, a life-changing experience serving the Sioux and Crow tribes, and the unique blessing of serving a mission alongside his wife Joni. Plus, he drops two game-changing life hacks: how to get your teenagers to open up, and how to con…
In this episode, we hear from Joni Fry, who reflects on growing up in Layton, the tough decision to leave on a mission, and the strength found in navigating her grandson Sam’s challenges, and the wonderful blessings and joy that came from serving a mission as a couple. Pull up a chair or go for a w…
In this episode, we hear from McKay Cowdin, who reflects on growing up in Plain City, how hard work helped shape his life, how Institute gave him direction at a pivotal time. He also shares the tender mercies woven throughout his life--from the kindness of ward members to a long walk at the mall an…
In this episode Alissa Cowdin shares her journey living around the globe, surviving the wild world of teaching junior high science, and cheering on her boys from the sidelines. She also opens up about her decision to serve a mission and the life-changing power of listening when the Spirit gives you…
In this episode, we hear from Nathan Kasparian, who reflects on his family name and his grandparents' incredible sacrifices that allowed for him to be here, his journey from a being a solo pianist to joining a boy band in his teens, to facing Gordon Hayward on the tennis court, and serving a missio…
In this episode, we hear from Cara Kasparian, who talks about how determination opened doors in her education and courted love on the tennis court, her tender path to motherhood, her love for reading and sharing this with the community, and how she balances creativity with the precision of keeping …
In this episode, we hear from Trisha Kuerth, who discusses the wisdom found in daily walks in her garden, how keen observation shapes her everyday life, the impact of teachers who share the basics, and her experience navigating leadership as a young regional manager. Pull up a chair or go for a wal…
In this episode, we hear from Devin Kuerth, who recounts how a slight change in his name made him infamous, how living all over the world shaped his perspective, a deeply transformative experience from his mission in Venezuela, and he shares a proven dating hack. Pull up a chair or go for a walk, g…
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