Leading Saints Podcast

Leading Saints Podcast


Latest Episodes

Tips for Teaching the Old Testament in 2026 | An Interview with Joshua Sears
December 24, 2025

Joshua Sears earned his BA in Ancient Near Eastern Studies at Brigham Young University, an MA from The Ohio State University, and a PhD in Hebrew Bible from The University of Texas at Austin. His research focuses on biblical polygamy, the book of Isaiah,

What Leaders Should Know About Black Latter-day Saints | An Interview with Brothaz in the Foyer
December 17, 2025

Will Kennedy and Isiah Gray are members of Brothaz in the Foyer, a group that produces content to represent and share the experiences of Black members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They are part of a larger group of hosts for the Bro

Primary: From Administration to Connection | A How I Lead Interview with Michelle Colledge
December 14, 2025

Primary is so much more than schedules, rolls, and meetingsits a sacred opportunity to love, lift, and lead like the Savior. In this inspiring interview, we explore how Primary presidencies and leaders can transform everyday administration into meaningf

Can Leading Saints “Fix” Your Ward Culture?
December 13, 2025

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Why Ward Goals Matter | An Interview with Blake Erickson
December 09, 2025

Blake Erickson is the co-founder of Scaling.com, a company dedicated to helping entrepreneurs scale bigger and faster than they ever thought possible. He is the co-author of the New York Times best-selling book The Science of Scaling, and a highly sought-

Will Leading Saints Last?
December 04, 2025

Kurt Francom, the executive director of Leading Saints, shares his thoughts on the challenges and responsibilities of leading a nonprofit organization within the Latter-day Saint community. He reflects on the need for support, the complexities of church c

Ward Conference Best Practices | A Zion Lab Livestream
November 26, 2025

This podcast episode features part of a Zion Lab live stream conversation with a group of ward and stake leaders discussing the purpose and execution of ward conferences. The conversation emphasizes t

Community with Covenant-Keeping LGBT Saints | An Interview with Jenn Curtis
November 22, 2025

Jenn Curtis is the president of North Star, an organization dedicated to supporting LGBT Latter-day Saints. With a lifelong commitment to the teachings of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Sain

Should Your Ward Try to Innovate? | An Interview with Roy Zwahlen
November 18, 2025

Roy Zwahlen has extensive background in innovation. He serves as Chief Strategy Officer at the Eshelman Institute of Innovation, which develops therapeutics and digital health technologies and startup

The Often-Overlooked Role of the Elders Quorum Service Coordinator | A How I Lead Interview with Ajax Trueblood
November 14, 2025

For the past seven years, Ajax Trueblood has served as an Elders Quorum Service Coordinator in two different wards in Utahand he calls it the best calling in the Church. Through that experience, hes learned that consistent, inspired service doesnt just