Leading Saints Podcast
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Girls Camp, Grace, and the Bishop’s Office | An Interview with Emily Belle Freeman
Emily Belle Freeman has written more than a dozen books and spoken at a variety of conferences, workshops, and gatherings. She taught for many years in the Church Educational System and has served in
Transforming Together: Connecting the Leading Saints Audience through Life-Changing Retreats
Do you feel called to be there? - See all the details for these retreats at: https://leadingsaints.org/gathering
Being a Busy Latter-day Saint Leader | An Interview with Jeanette Bennett
Jeanette Bennett is a mother of five, magazine publisher, cancer survivor, current Relief Society president, and former ward and stake Young Women president. She is a frequent emcee, moderator, and sp
Inviting the Youth Into the Battle | A How I Lead Interview with Brooke Petersen and Thomas Sitterud
Brooke Petersen lives in Cleveland, Utah, a rural town south of Price. Her husband, Hans, commutes to West Valley City, Utah, where he practices pediatric dentistry. Brooke and Hans have five children
Offering Transformation Through Jesus to Those You Lead | An Interview with Pastor Derwin L. Gray
Dr. Derwin L. Gray and his wife Vicki Gray are the co-founders of Transformation Church, just outside of Charlotte, North Carolina, where he serves as Lead Pastor. They met at Brigham Young University
From Leading as a Youth to Leading as a YSA | A How I Lead Interview with Meagan Patterson
Meagan Patterson is studying fashion design at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandise in Los Angeles. She is currently serving in her ward Young Women presidency in California. She has previo
Part 2: When Being Released Hurts
This is Part 2 of a 2-part podcast. Listen to Part 1 HERE. Sara Newman Sara Newman currently serves as a member of her wards Relief Society service committee in whatever capacity is needed. She earne
Part 1: When Being Released Hurts
Kurt Francom is the founder and executive director of Leading Saints, manages the day-to-day efforts of Leading Saints, and is the host of the podcast. Kurt graduated from the University of Utah in 20
Extending the Ward Council | A How I Lead Interview with Ben Thatcher
Ben Thatcher is a life-long church member, having grown up in small wards and branches across Texas. He served in the France Paris mission and has degrees in Mass Communication (University of Utah) an
"He Will Magnify Your Efforts" | An Interview with Bonnie Oscarson
Bonnie Oscarson was born in Salt Lake City, Utah but her family moved and lived in several different states as she was growing up. She attended Brigham Young University and majored in commercial art.