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From the early 1840s to 1890, the principle of plural marriage was practiced within The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This aspect of history is one we tend to avoid talking about as Latter-day Saints. Perhaps we feel uncomfortable—or maybe even embarrassed—about the past. But how can we look back with respect for our forebearers while also acknowledging and feeling gratitude that polygamy is no longer something that is asked of us? On today’s episode, we talk with Brittany Chapman Nash about polygamy and what we learn from the people who practiced it. “I think they had different joys and different sorrows than we do, and maybe richer experiences, and different blessings.” Show Notes 2:45- Interest in Polygamy 4:56- Family Folklore 8:26- A Part of the Story to Own 13:57- Theology of Plural Marriage 19:31- Historical Context 22:47- Lived Polygamy 25:50- Different Joys and Different Sorrows 29:09- Motivated by Faith 31:11- The Role of Agency in Polygamy and Abuses of the Practice 36:01- Assumptions of Intent 41:01- Acting According To Their Convictions 43:16- What It Means For Us Now 48:42- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In October 2020, Makenna Myler made headlines when a viral video showed her running a mile in 5 minutes and 25 seconds. Those numbers would be impressive for anyone—but Makenna did it just 10 days before giving birth to her first child. Still, her running time isn't the only thing Makenna is excited about; it's her opportunity to shine a positive light on motherhood and wellness in pregnancy. On this week’s episode, Makenna shares what she has discovered about the sometimes surprising role of God’s plan as we pursue our hopes and dreams. “He connects the dots differently than you would.” Show Notes 1:55- Getting Into Running  5:35- Becoming a Myler and Running the Mile  7:46- What To Expect When You’re Expecting  15:10- Not in the Plans?  21:57- Dealing With Criticism of Strangers  24:42- Supporting Your Spouse in Marriage  28:04- Being Honest With Our Reality  33:43- Motherhood on the Track  38:12- Not a Failure  41:08- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the course of nine days in May, Elijah Bryant went from playing professional basketball in Israel to fulfilling a lifelong dream of playing in the NBA. He signed with the Milwaukee Bucks and, in July, he became an NBA champion. But Elijah is not just a basketball player—he is also a husband, a father, and a disciple of Jesus Christ. “When I’m done, I want to say I created a legacy for my family.” Show Notes 1:24- We’re All Converts 3:50- Putting in Work 5:01- Basketball in the Holy Land 6:59- Whirlwind 9:25- Champions’ Mindset 15:05- Primary Pregame 16:46- Living the Gospel Online and Offline 21:01- A Husband, Father, and a Pro Basketball Player 23:10- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know research has shown that people who can control their minds have the greatest success in life? In fact, mental strength is a stronger indicator of success than IQ or the economic status of the family one grows up in. So how do we develop mental strength and what does it have to do with faith? Today, we talk with Latter-day Saint Dr. Craig Manning, who has helped some of the greatest athletes in the world answer these questions. “If you are willing to do the mental work, you can really do a lot with what you’ve been given.”  Show Notes 3:33- Always Comes Back to the Mind  8:10- Mental Traits of Champions 12:05- Roadblocks to Reaching Potential 13:24- The Danger of Doubt 17:33- Can Faith and Fear Co-Exist? 23:24- Who Are We At Our Core? 25:32- Take No Thought For The Morrow 30:40- Truth Is In The Middle 40:52- Faith Begins With How You Talk To Yourself 43:14- Mental Skills and Rapid Progression in Life 44:33- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just three weeks before she was going to graduate from high school, Gabrielle Shiozawa was on a run with her dad when he began to experience symptoms of heart failure. Later that night, her father passed from this life to the next and Gabrielle became acquainted with grief in an intimate way she'd never expected. Still a young college student, Gabrielle has now written the book she wishes she’d had when her world came crashing down. "There can be peace inside of pain, and we can find purpose even when we are aching." Show Notes 2:50- The Outlet of Writing 4:18- Sharing Personal Experiences With Strangers 5:35- A Dad Who Deserves A Whole Book 7:57- Present Tense vs. Past Tense 9:20- One Last Run 10:59- Regret and Things That Will Never Happen 12:34- Enlarged Capacity 14:35- Finding Comfort in Turning to God 18:20- When the Answer is “No” 21:22- Friends and Family in Grief 24:45- New Discoveries 27:11- Hope 28:50- What Does It Mean To Be “All In” the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inspired by his desire to be a better bishop, Kurt Francom has interviewed hundreds of people about their service within the Church. What began as blog became a podcast and then eventually a non-profit organization with a goal to help Latter-day Saints be better prepared to lead. On this week’s episode, we talk with Kurt about what he has learned from Church leaders serving in various callings all over the world including how to recognize the needs of those you serve and the difference between a motivation problem vs. an ability problem.  “We’re all leaders to some capacity. And so we can all step forward, show leadership, and watch the problems in people's lives disintegrate.” Show Notes 2:55- The Guilt Trip Lesson 7:40- Jumping In to Meet a Need 11:19- One Problem in the World 15:07- Solving Problems 20:20- Standing on the Sidelines of the Atonement 23:13- Lay Leadership 29:22- Principles Worth Remembering 33:31- Ability or Motivation Problem? 36:40- Recognizing Needs 42:53- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When someone sees our potential it can make all the difference in what we become. But what has that looked like in the life of former NBA player Thurl Bailey? It meant his mother believing that she was not raising average kids, and therefore Cs were not acceptable. It meant not making the middle school basketball team again and again until a coach finally offered to put in some extra work with the 6'10" 9th grader. And it meant overcoming obstacles in marrying his wife when the odds were against them. But perhaps most important, it has looked like Heavenly Father knowing Thurl's potential as a disciple of Jesus Christ. On this week's episode, we talk with Thurl about potential in all its forms and what we can learn from it. “God also has a way of making things really right.” Show Notes  2:33- Taking Full Advantage of Education 6:45- “I Have a Dream” 8:30- Religion as a Child 12:06- Dr. J 22:15- Influence of a Coach Who Cared 25:47- Cultural Implications of Coming to Utah 30:24- Conquering the Odds 38:34- Asking the Right Person 45:17- 25 Years Later 48:43- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On June 5, 2020, Christopher Clark passed away after a four-year battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Just days before, he and his wife, Lisa Valentine Clark, celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. Now, she feels her husband's absence every day. How can Lisa move forward from here? Is it possible to put the pieces back together when a key piece is missing? On this week’s episode, Lisa discusses what she has learned from caregiving, the process of grief, and why she cannot deny the existence of God and his ability to answer our prayers. "Grief is love with nowhere to go." Show Notes  2:10- Love for Others, Love for Each Other 6:00- What Is This Person Trying to Communicate Right Now? 9:20- ALS and Loss 13:40- A Time to Grieve, A Time to Connect 20:19- Caregiving 25:50- Living In Every Ordinary Day 32:10- “The Comfort of God is a Miracle” 38:36- Feeling God’s Awareness of Us 45:36- It’s All About Love 49:42- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Can you imagine"—these three words, found in Alma 5, were used many times by Elder Edward Dube in this week’s podcast. But what do these words mean in our lives? From our approach in sharing the Book of Mormon to how we participate in family reunions, Elder Dube invites us to imagine how we, as disciples of Jesus Christ, could improve the little things and better appreciate the blessings of the gospel. "To find true happiness requires us to place our faith and total commitment on the Lord Jesus Christ—to fully do His will." Show Notes 3:30- A Temple in Zimbabwe 5:49- Elder Dube’s Mother 8:27- Childhood in the Catholic Church and Falling Away 12:37- To Parents of the Rising Generation 14:28- Studying the Gospel of Jesus Christ 18:21- Helping Others Open the Book of Mormon 23:05- A Nudge to Get Married from a Living Prophet 26:05- A Universally Applicable Gospel 28:26- Special Witnesses of Jesus Christ 31:05- Traditions—Letting Go of Some and Embracing Others 34:35- A Love for the Lord—More Than Going to Church 39:45- The Lord’s Promises in the Sacrament 44:11- Going Beyond the Things that Hold Us Back 48:04- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Samuel Brown is an academic, a shock trauma ICU doctor, and a graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Medical School. He has achieved much professionally, but it was not until his wife, Kate Holbrook, was diagnosed with cancer in her eye and he faced the risk of losing his beloved that Sam realized he had neglected things in his home. This realization was painful and required work to undo the hurt of the past, but together, he and his wife have rebuilt a home and a marriage they are grateful for and proud of. "You can't introspect your way into another person if you don't spend a lot of time with them." Show Notes 2:32-Authenticity or Repentance?  5:23- The Natural Sam  9:55- From Atheist to Believer  22:44- Kate  26:10- Confronting Selfishness in Marriage  32:46- Forgetting Ourselves to See Others Clearly  43:10- Cheering Each Other On In Being Useful to God  48:55- “Holy” Food Deliveries and Reverence for One’s Spouse  53:23- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.