Leading Saints Podcast

Latest Episodes
Reaching the Hearts of Women
This podcast is a group discussion about the Heart of a Woman retreat, a 3-day intensive experience for women of faith. The retreat provides a space for women to connect with God, other women, and the
What Does a Church Leadership Training Meeting Look Like? | A How I Lead Interview with Matt Bardsley and Kimberly Perkins
Matt Bardsley grew up in Montana, and after a mission to New Jersey moved to Utah to go to school and has been there ever since. He has a bachelors degree from Brigham Young University in Sociology a
What I Learned from Traveling with an Apostle | An Interview with Parker Walbeck
Parker Walbeck shares his journey as a millennial content creator who aims to engage both younger and older audiences with gospel messages through short, impactful videos. He emphasizes the significan
Getting the Youth to Do Hard Things | A How I Lead Interview with Tanner Pursley
Tanner Pursley was born and raised in Thatcher, Arizona. He served his mission in Recife, Brasil, and graduated from BYU-Idaho where he married his sweetheart Nicole. He got his Masters Degree in Scho
Addicts Have a Savior and It Isn’t You | An Interview with Emily and Danny Deaton
Danny and Emily Deaton are the founders of Living Proof Recovery Services, a company dedicated to supporting individuals and families who are navigating addiction with a loved one. They carry degrees
“God Did Not Call You So He Can Deplete You” | A How I Lead Interview with Jodi Atkinson
Jodi Atkinson was born and raised in Utah, and has lived all over the state. She went to college at Utah Tech University in St. George, Utah, and graduated with an Associates Degree in Science. That w
A Valid Path for LGBTQ Latter-day Saints | An Interview with Skyler Sorensen
Skyler Sorensen grew up in St. George, Utah as the fourth of eight children. He is an active Latter-day Saint who experiences same-sex attraction. He and his wife, Amanda, were married in the Provo, U
Unhealthy Ways We Seek Validation As Leaders | An Interview with Tony Overbay
This is a rebroadcast. The episode originally ran in February 2020. - Tony Overbay is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a Certified Mindful Habit Coach, and the host of two award-winning menta
Overcoming Negative Church Culture | An Interview with Steven Hitz
Steve Hitz is a co-founder of Launching Leaders Worldwide, a faith-based nonprofit leadership program which helps young adults examine their lives, determine where they are now, where they want to be,
How the Temple Motivates Latter-day Saints | A How I Lead Interview with Brent Holladay
Brent Holladay was recently released as temple president of the Orlando Florida Temple. He received bachelor's and master's degrees from Brigham Young University, and spent the last 26 years of his ca