Magnify

Rosemary Wixom, a former Salt Lake Temple matron and Primary General President, shares her profound insights on the blessings of temple service. She discusses how regular attendance can invite tailored miracles and emphasizes the importance of preparing the younger generation to serve with compassion. Rosemary also touches on practical blessings like health and spiritual peace, recounts personal stories of transformation in families, and highlights the temple as a haven of mercy. Her heartfelt reflections inspire listeners to deepen their commitment to worship.

Kaylen Nelson, a former church education teacher with 13 years of experience, shares her insights on embracing divine errands. She highlights the impactful stories of women in scripture, like Rebecca and Ruth, who stepped outside their comfort zones to fulfill God's plans. Kaylen emphasizes that our willingness to act, despite feeling like outsiders or grappling with shortcomings, is what empowers us. She offers practical tips for recognizing divine promptings and moving forward with courage, reminding us that every act of service is significant.

Shannon Foster, co-founder of The Red-Headed Hostess and former seminary instructor, shares her insights on teaching children the gospel. She emphasizes the importance of personal conversion and slowing down scripture study for deeper insights. Shannon discusses using a coaching mindset to encourage resilience in learning and suggests creative methods like writing and drawing to enhance understanding. She advocates for tailoring teaching methods to different age levels and starting personal scripture study to foster effective teaching.

Camille Fronk Olson, a professor emeritus at BYU and author of "But If Not," shares her journey of faith and finding purpose amid life’s unexpected detours. She discusses how spiritual guidance and recognizing God's hand can lead to fulfillment despite challenges. Camille explores the connection between faith and risk, and how embracing opportunities allows personal growth. With insights on accepting hard paths, she encourages listeners to trust God's plan, look back with gratitude, and find light even in difficult times.

Lori Denning, a joyful Gospel teacher and BYU–Idaho professor, explores the parable of the Ten Virgins. She emphasizes that this parable teaches us to actively care for our spiritual conversion. Denning highlights the importance of a personal relationship with Christ over mere checklists. She encourages listeners to embrace their unique strengths, share their light, and continually fill their lamps with joy. Together, they delve into how this ancient parable remains relevant today, reminding us to eagerly anticipate the Savior’s return.

We all want to help be God's hands, but with so much need in the world it can be hard to know where to begin, and even harder to know if what we do makes a difference. Sharon Eubank is here to help guide our efforts! She offers up a perspective shift to help us do the most good in the world through our individual service, and it doesn't involve donating a huge amount of money or trekking the globe. She also shares how to get to the heart of humanitarian work in our own communities, and the immeasurable good we can do in the world when we genuinely connect with each other as Christ would. Director of humanitarian services for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Sharon is also the author of a new book, Doing Small Things with Great Love: How Everyday Humanitarians are Changing the World. Links: 25 Ways to Participate in the Global Initiative to Improve the Well-Being of Women and Children Read Sharon's new book! Doing Small Things with Great Love Sharon is the keynote speaker at Lift Up Your Heart—A Magnify Gathering! Come join us! More info here.

Sheri Dew, Executive VP of Deseret Management Corporation and former second counselor in the Relief Society General Presidency, shares profound insights on being women of God. She reflects on her impactful 1999 talk and the lasting relevance of embracing our identity in Christ. Sheri discusses the spiritual growth gained from temple attendance, the importance of intentional faith practices, and the unique influence women have in their communities. Ultimately, she encourages women to see challenges as growth opportunities and to cultivate deeper connections with their faith.

Jenet Erickson, a professor at BYU and a fellow of the Wheatley Institute, shares insights from recent Pew Research findings on Latter-day Saint women. They experience exceptional levels of happiness and spiritual peace, challenging popular misconceptions. The conversation highlights the importance of faith-based community, the strength found in sisterhood, and the joy derived from personal and collective spiritual journeys. Jenet's insights reveal the powerful narratives of these women, filled with conviction, support, and authentic connections that inspire resilience and growth.

What does it mean to be "all in" the gospel of Jesus Christ? For nearly eight years, Morgan Jones Pearson has explored that very question in over 300 conversations with Latter-day Saints on the All In podcast. In this episode, Morgan joins the Magnify Podcast to reflect on what she's learned from sitting across from people in the midst of heartbreak, healing, wrestles, and revelations. She also shares how her own discipleship has deepened as her life has changed over the years. Morgan is the host of the All In Podcast with LDS Living, a mom to two beautiful little girls, and a dear friend and force for good.   Register now for Lift Up Your Heart!   Follow us on Instagram and subscribe to our newsletter!

We can all relate to being caught comparing ourselves to others, and then wading through the spiral of negative thinking that often goes with it.  Our goal on the podcast today is to remind ourselves that There's a quiet kind of peace that comes when we recognize that we are enough because the Lord will magnify our efforts.   Krista Isaacson is a writer and teacher whose article on LDS Living prompted this discussion. Krista serves as a Gospel Library App User Awareness Missionary, loves her mountain bike named Breezy, and collects too many vintage children's books. And she's going to help us to realize that our "all" is enough!    Register now for Lift Up Your Heart!   Follow us on Instagram and subscribe to our newsletter!