All In

Manti Te’o was on top of the world when it came to football. In his senior season at Notre Dame, he was a Heisman trophy finalist who led the Fighting Irish to the national championship game. But off the football field, Manti was involved in an online relationship with someone he’d never met. It is now known as a famous catfishing scandal but at the time, Manti Te’o was just a college athlete who was trying to navigate a horrific experience in the public eye. On today’s episode, Manti discusses what he learned from the experience about the Savior’s love for us. 2:22- Testimony 5:32- Faith, Family, and Football 7:23- Leader Servants 10:22- Choosing Notre Dame 18:19- Culture Shock 23:10- Catfished But Not Alone 32:50- One Step Enough 36:55- The Love of a Parent 43:28- Forgiveness 49:43- To A Younger Manti 52:00- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? “I’ve experienced what rock bottom feels like. I know what depression feels like. I know what it feels like to have those thoughts in your head of like, ‘Man, why am I even here?’ I’ve had those dark times and then I’ve built my way back up and I didn’t do it alone.” —Manti Te’o Links: Clip of Manti about Forgiveness Netflix Documentary See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lizzy Jensen is a believer that God has a work for each of us to do, that faith is the most magical thing on the planet, that Christ can help us create all of the wonderful things that we desire to make in our lives. And all we have to do to see God work through us in our lives? Show up. Answer the call. On this week’s episode, we talk with Lizzy about how she believes that as each of us answer these calls and act in faith, we will witness and be a part of a revolution of faith. 1:34- Nature vs. Nurture 3:52- “You’ve Got The Wrong Person” 8:50- Comfort Zones 11:54- Talking Openly About Faith 16:08- Teaching Jesus 22:52- Making Magic of Believing 29:42- The Living Christ Project 35:49- Creator 39:44- Your Life’s Work 46:48- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? “I think being all in is the best way to live, it’s the land where miracles happen, where you are changed more than you ever thought you could be because being all in means that you get to be a little part of the work that God is all in on too.” —Lizzy Jensen See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On May 29, 2021, US Navy Lt. Ridge Alkonis took his wife and children to hike a portion of Mount Fuji, a famous mountain where he were stationed in Japan. On their way home, they planned to stop at an ice cream shop Ridge had visited during his time serving in Japan as a missionary years earlier. Ridge was mid-conversation with his 7-year-old daughter when he suddenly lost consciousness and consequently lost control of the car he was driving, resulting in the deaths of two people. Ridge was sentenced to three years in prison. His wife and family were determined to bring him home. This is their story. 1:40- Joining the Navy 3:46- Meeting 7:54- Military Service as a Family 12:30- The Accident 18:43- The Worth of a Soul 26:15- The Tailor Shop 31:51- Everything Happens 43:39- Covenants 48:43- Forgiveness 52:56- 100 Percent Human 58:50- What Does It Mean To Be All In? “There’s no guarantee in the scriptures that says, ‘If you are really, really righteous nothing bad is going to happen to you,’ and we don’t talk about that enough.” —Ridge Alkonis “I’m still here. …To me, that’s what all in is. It’s not always understanding, the plan of happiness doesn’t mean you’re always happy but I’m still here. I’m still waiting for understanding and I’m still praying for peace that I know one day will come.” —Brittany Alkonis Links & References https://bringridgehome.blogspot.com https://bringridgehome.org https://www.instagram.com/bringridgehome/ Deseret News article about Ridge's release Recent interviews on CNN and Fox News See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest Morgan Choi shares her experiences living in different countries and how she believes that God is everywhere. Topics include experiencing difficulties abroad, the power of prayer, living and worshiping internationally, the challenges of infertility, creating a Book of Mormon timeline, traveling with kids, and what it means to be 'all in' the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Dr. Benjamin Bikman, researcher of metabolic health and BYU professor, discusses the impact of insulin resistance on diseases like cancer and Alzheimer's. He emphasizes the importance of managing insulin levels for weight loss and improving metabolic health. The true meaning of the Word of Wisdom is explored, focusing on controlling addictions instead of strict dietary codes. Advice is given on developing healthier eating habits for children. The podcast also emphasizes the need for skepticism and research in order to make informed lifestyle choices. Being all in the gospel of Jesus Christ is discussed, highlighting devotion to family and the Abrahamic covenant.

Natalie Hill Jensen was a single adult when she attended her sister’s wedding. There, the sealer who is also an apostle of God told her that heaven would help her as she searched for someone to marry. That heavenly help did come as promised and it eventually included finding her husband but first, it came in the form of an invitation issued in a talk by Sister Wendy Watson Nelson, wife of our prophet, President Russell M. Nelson. On this week’s episode, Natalie shares how accepting that invitation continues to bless her life. “I’ve had peace when I should’ve never had peace. I’ve had my personality enhanced to make new friends. I feel like every blessing I have in this new phase of my life has been a direct blessing of weekly temple attendance.” —Natalie Hill Jensen 4:03- Raising Girls 11:05- On Broadway 15:36- Knowing Who You Are 17:25- Temple Garments 22:47- Going All In 29:49- Blessings of the Temple 36:46- “A Great Story in 5 Years” 40:49- Deliberately Creating a Home 43:30- What Does It Mean To Be All In? Sister Wendy Watson Nelson “My Soul Delighteth in the Covenants of the Lord” Video of Sister Nelson’s talk - "My Soul Delighteth in the Covenants of the Lord" by Wendy W. Nelson | BYU Women's Conference, 2015 Natalie as a little girl in The Children’s Video Songbook- The Children's Video Songbook - Volume 1 Recent Studio 5 Interview with Natalie d- Take 5: Natalie Hill Jensen answers your best get-to-know-you questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celebrated as the voice of Dolores Madrigal in Disney’s Encanto, a character with a remarkable gift of enhanced hearing, Adassa shares her experiences with a different kind of listening – the art of tuning into the still, small voice of the Spirit. In this week's episode, join us as Adassa, a devoted Latter-day Saint, opens up about her journey in seeking God's will. “He can see us. He’s not trying to change us. He’s trying to magnify who we already are.” —Adassa 1:17- A True Story 3:27- Religious Roots and New Beginnings 6:50- Motherhood 12:59- Your Personal Conversion Story 17:08-  The Miracle of Encanto 35:41- Better Than Expected 38:52- Coincidence? 45:31- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? In Jesus We Are One Deseret Book Spotify “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” with Vocal Point and One Voice Children’s Choir “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” performances Hollywood Bowl Oscars “The Family Madrigal” Live from The Hollywood Bowl Adassa with the Tabernacle Choir Dos Oruguitas with the Tabernacle Choir in Mexico See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony Martin, a Nashville songwriter who has written 16 #1 country music hits, is a believer as a songwriter that anything you’re immersed in will show up in your writing. So, when you know that Martin has been called to be a seminary teacher three times and has taught Sunday School, it comes as no surprise that religious themes have, at times, snuck into the country songs he writes for a living. But on this week’s episode, Martin talks about writing deliberately spiritual songs for the first time. 2:55- ‘Just What My Dad Did’  6:37- A Songwriter’s Process 12:40- Writing From Experience and Imagination 15:40- Criticisms and Evolution of Country Music 20:37- ‘I Believe Him’  23:47- The Book of Mormon—An Addition 25:18- ‘Old Man Said He Saw a Tree’ 29:36- Jacob’s Ladder and Working Out Your Own Salvation 33:03- The Horn Player 35:05- God Needs Drummers 38:56- The Lord Speaks To Everyone Differently 41:30- Giving Something Away For Nothing 45:31- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?  “The Lord…wants good people to make music, the Devil doesn’t need to have all the good things.” —Tony Martin Witness: A Nashville Tribute to The Book of Mormon Spotify Deseret Book “Just to See Your Smile” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BYU Marriott School Dean, Brigitte Madrian, has loved learning her entire life. In fact, she was in the 8th grade when she decided she wanted to get a PhD. Since then, she has worked at some of the most prestigious institutions of learning in the country. Still, she recognizes that this love for learning at such a young age is unique and knowing what you want to do with your life in the 8th grade? Even more rare. Perhaps that is why she is so passionate about helping others discover their own thirst for knowledge. 2:44- An 8th Grader’s Dream 6:47- Using Research To Serve 12:04- 1989 BYU Commencement Address 18:53- Approaching Big Decisions 28:04- A Healthy Approach to Strengths and Weaknesses 36:44- ‘For Such A Time As This’ 44:44- Spiritual Component to Secular Learning 50:46- Lifelong Learning 53:16- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?  “The Holy Ghost teaches us and testifies of truth—all truth—not just the truth that’s in the scriptures that we recognize but all truth, truths about running a business, truths about being a good leader…whatever the truths are, the Holy Ghost can testify of truth.” —Brigitte Madrian  Alice in Wonderland quote - “If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will get you there.” President Kimball talk See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is a man whose love inspires people during this time of year. Some might say it’s a man with a white beard who delivers Christmas presents to children around the world on a sleigh pulled by reindeer. But renowned Latter-day Saint painter Greg Olsen believes it is actually the Savior of the world who inspires Santa Claus himself. On this week’s episode, we talk with the artist about how he began painting in the first place but then why he chose to paint Santa Claus in addition to his many well-known paintings of Jesus Christ.  “Done in the right way, seen from the right perspective, Santa—that tradition—does carry on the mission of Jesus. Doing unto others, giving, serving, spreading love and cheer…it’s hard to separate those two.” —Greg Olsen  Show Notes 2:09- It Takes a Village To Raise an Artist 5:24- A Prophetic Statement 20:37- A Branch Full of Good Things 23:10- Reaching Outside of the Latter-day Saint World 28:57- Santa and the Savior 32:49- We Follow What Is Good 37:13- Lost and Found 42:02- Everyone’s an Artist 45:54- What Does It Mean to Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?  Greg’s website Paintings referenced in the episode: The Spirit of Christmas Story of Christmas The Nativity Lost and Found See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.