All In

As we start the year off with a stronger commitment to living "all in" the gospel of Jesus Christ, we want to share something we think can help enhance your scripture study. Our bonus episode today is a taste test of LDS Living's new Sunday on Monday study group, where host Tammy Uzelac Hall digs into the Come, Follow Me lesson with two different friends each week. We hope you love it as much as we do. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all find ourselves in circumstances where we are in desperate need of help, moments where we find ourselves incapable of doing what is asked of us. For each of these moments, there is an answer: Grace. But do we only receive grace after doing everything within our power? And how do we know if we've done everything within our power? On today's episode of "All In," Emily Belle Freeman shares what she has learned about grace and what she believes "after all we can do" really means. "That's how we would describe grace to people: It's when we feel that abundance of love, it's when we feel that hope, it's the increase of what Christ can bring into mortality for us so we can make it through." Show Notes: 2:52-The Evolution of Grace 5:53- What Even Is Grace? 9:26- A Daughter Named Grace 14:41- His Touch in Our Lives Reflected 18:39- A God-Given Love for Jesus 23:46- Grace Began in the Garden of Eden 28:32- "After All We Can Do" 33:36- Enabling Power 36:24- "Your One Holy Thing" 42:30- Grace Where You Are 44:13- What Does It Mean To Be "All In"? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2019, members of the Church fell in love with Emily Belle Freeman and David Butler's knowledge and sincere love for the scriptures through their YouTube channel, "Don't Miss This." We're teaming up with David and Emily today with one goal: To get you absolutely hyped for this Book of Mormon year of "Come, Follow Me." "Like Lehi, Jesus leads His family to a better place. Like Moroni, Jesus defends us and fights for our cause...they are all going to become these types of Him." Show Notes: 2:09- The Beginning of "Don't Miss This" 7:09- David and Emily Are Not Married...To Each Other 8:14- The Name 9:45- Disneyland 13:07- Becoming Disciples 17:03- New Testament "All In" Lessons 21:17- Preparing for the Book of Mormon 24:33- Book of Mormon Stories 30:00- A Testament of God's Love 36:49- Assume the Best 41:50- What Does the Book of Mormon Teach Us About Being "All In" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The scriptures speak of people falling down at the feet of Jesus. Who might lead you to fall down if you met them? Do you know who Jesus is and what He has done for you enough that if you were to meet Him you would fall down at His feet? On this week's episode, we talk about who Jesus is and why He is worthy of our adoration and praise. "Redeemed people love well." 2:18- Falling Down 11:33- Forming a Personal Relationship with Christ 21:23- Greatest Challenges that Face Youth...and All of Us 30:38- Names of Christ 40:25- What Does It Mean to Be "All In" the Gospel of Jesus Christ? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Best known as the owner of the Utah Jazz, Gail Miller is the wealthiest person in the state of Utah. But Miller, who was ranked #14 on Forbes 2019 list of America's Self-Made Women, was not always wealthy. On today's episode, she explains the difference between a rich life and a wealthy life. "Rich is an expansion of your soul. Wealth is what you have as a result of things you've done but to be rich means that you have qualities, you have experiences, you have an expanded heart." Show Notes: 2:13- "How I Grew Up" 5:23- Knowing What's of Value 7:00- Encouraging Others Along 9:08- Coming Back to the Church 15:23- A Little Nudge 16:56- Courage to Be a Mother 18:50- Getting to Work 22:13- A Learning Opportunity Later in Life 23:54- The Utah Jazz Way 27:14- Suicide Prevention 31:32- "The Church Gives Me Strength" 34:48- Rich Vs. Wealth 35:31- Balance is a Misnomer 38:33- "If He Does Not Mind Who Gets the Credit" 40:04- Relationship with Spouse 42:23- What Does It Mean To Be "All In" the Gospel of Jesus Christ? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Calee Reed and her husband, Jon Adams, have experienced a lot over the course of their young lives: divorce, loss and the blending of families to name a few. In our first-ever live recording of "All In," they share the reason for the hope that carries them through times of great joy and sadness. Special thanks to Derek Campbell at mixat6studios for all of his help in making this live episode happen. "Every day you have that choice. And it's my belief that as I turned towards God, and every time I took a step towards the light, more and more light came into my life, peace, more understanding, more hope, more faith..." Show Notes: 2:04- Christmas Memories 5:51- "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" 9:24- Rebirth After Suffering/Loss of a Parent 14:10- Coping With Divorce During the Holidays 18:33- Differences in Grief/The Passing of a Spouse 23:37- "Lead Kindly Light" 25:49- Single in the Church 29:29- Jon and Calee's Story 37:43- Blending Families 40:02- "Do You Know Where My Mommy Is?" 44:30- A God Who Knows Us 48:10- Earth Angels 54:49- What Does It Mean To You To Be "All In" the Gospel of Jesus Christ? 57:40- "Heaven's Here" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From an ophthalmologist to a classmate's scripture reference in a high school yearbook, and from a nanny's gift to a Star Valley, Wyoming, information booth employee, R. William Bennett describes his path to finding the gospel of Jesus Christ as a relay race of sorts—a baton that was passed from one person to the next. "We were driving home, all of us packed in the car, and I was leaning against my mom in the front seat and this thought occurred to me, 'If this is all real, if Jesus really is the Son of God, if being a Christian is that important, there must be more . . . '" Show Notes: 2:35 - Growing Up 4:50 - Temple Square Tour 5:37 - Learning About the Church 9:43 - The Summer Road Trip 12:28 - Meeting Lori 15:30 - Visiting the Church 21:57 - Contacting the Missionaries 23:45 - Visiting Salt Lake City 27:19 - Fasting 28:56 - The Priesthood 32:51 - Bill's Family's Example 35:29 - Finding Those Who Played a Part in Bill's Conversion 41:45 - How Christ Has Blessed Bill's Life 43:20 - What Does It Mean To You To Be "All In?" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hundreds of thousands have been touched by the mission experiences of John Groberg, but have they heard it straight from the source? Listen to John and his wife, Jean, open up about their real-life love story and lessons they learned in Tonga that inspired the beloved The Other Side of Heaven movies. "I said, 'So you're the lucky girl who gets to play the part of my wife' . . . and her first comment, she just looked for a while and said, 'You really love her, don't you?' I said, 'I sure do.' And I think she felt that and tried to convey that." Show Notes: 1:25- Your Life in a Movie 2:14- Heeding a Prophet's Voice 4:00- Memories in Living Color 5:45- Jean's Life While John was Gone 7:40- Anne Hathaway and Christopher Gorham 11:44- Feki 14:33- Tonga Comes to Life for Jean 17:25- A Tongan Way of Life 29:19- The Fire of Polynesian Faith 33:35- A Light That Draws People to Jesus Christ 37:20- What Does It Mean To You To Be "All In"? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Feb. 9, 2007, Chris Williams and his family were driving home from a night out together when their vehicle was struck by a 17-year-old drunk driver. That night, Chris lost his wife, Michelle, who was pregnant with their fifth child; his son Ben; and his daughter, Anna. Three days later, Chris Williams spoke publicly for the first time following the accident and extended unconditional forgiveness to that 17-year-old young man, a decision he has stood by for more than 12 years. "Yes, He was there to help me. Yes, He was there to make everything okay and to start to heal me. But the next invitation after I let it go was, would I help Him in bringing this young man home?" Show Notes: 2:29- Life Before the Accident 7:00- Life After the Accident 8:28- Blending Families 10:14- "What She Would Do" 13:46- Having Walked In Those Shoes 17:43- Lessons Learned on the Scene of the Accident 23:34- "I'm Sorry" 25:45- Conversations with God 30:46- Meeting Cameron 33:36- Forgiveness- A Source of Power 37:08- Invitation to Act 38:38- The Atonement Covers Every Type of Situation 42:02- On the Other Side 46:56- What Does It Mean To Be "All In" the Gospel of Jesus Christ? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Lindsay Ricks first heard that her son William would be born with Down Syndrome, her mind was flooded with questions. Nearly seven years later, she has found growth, purpose and strength in her son's special needs. William has led her to step out of her comfort zone and to find a new identity in a journey she firmly believes she chose. "As I've come to understand who He is, I've come to understand who I am and who I've always been, and how I've been prepared and trained and schooled for this moment my whole life. And I think with His help I will glory in it…" Show Notes: 2:16- Expecting the Unexpected 11:54- A Changed Relationship with God 15:20- The School Bus, Haircuts and a Service Dog 25:30- Advice for New Parents of Children with Special Needs 28:36- Greater Joy 33:04- Unanswered Prayers 37:09- "That We Might Not Shrink" 40:22- "God Confidence" 42:36- What Does It Mean To You To Be "All In"? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.