For All The Saints With Ben Hancock

Stephen O. Smoot is a doctoral candidate in the department of Semitic and Egyptian Languages and Literature at the Catholic University of America. He earned a master’s degree from the University of Toronto in Near and Middle Eastern Civilisations (with a concentration in Egyptology) and bachelor’s degrees from Brigham Young University in Ancient Near Eastern Studies (with a concentration in Hebrew Bible) and German Studies.I wanted to speak to Stephen about the incredible new research he led for the B.H Roberts Foundation where he translated and organised a newly-uncovered Gestapo dossier which detailed their dealings with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Truly fascinating.Some highlights from this episode include what Nazi leaders thought of Heber J Grant's visit, a previously unknown Latter-day Saint who refused to salute Hitler, and how the Church was almost expelled from Nazi Germany.--You can find more of Stephen’s work at the following links:- https://interpreterfoundation.org/author/stephens/- https://bhroberts.org/projects/gestapoFollow For All The Saints on social media for updates and inspiring content:www.instagram.com/forallthesaintspodhttps://www.facebook.com/forallthesaintspod/For All The Saints episodes are released every Monday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVDUQg_qZIU&list=UULFFf7vzrJ2LNWmp1Kl-c6K9Qhttps://open.spotify.com/show/3j64txm9qbGVVZOM48P4HS?si=bb31d048e05141f2https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/for-all-the-saints/id1703815271If you have feedback or any suggestions for topics or guests, connect with Ben & Sean via hello@forallthesaints.org or DM on InstagramConversations to Refresh Your Faith.For All The Saints podcast was established in 2023 by Ben Hancock to express his passion and desire for more dialogue around faith, religious belief, and believers' perspectives on the topics of our day. Tune into For All The Saints every Monday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more.Follow For All The Saints on social media for daily inspiration.

Harry Clark is a TV star known for winning Series 2 of The Traitors in the United Kingdom. He has written a new book called 'Staying Faithful' where he discusses how his Catholic faith keeps him grounded. I wanted to speak to Harry to discuss his view of faith as a young person in the spotlight and why he feels so many people our age are returning to God.Some highlights from this episode include insights into what it's like to win The Traitors, how your relationship with God can be similar to a broken vase, and why Harry reached for God and prayer during a dark time in the army.--You can find more of Harry's new book at the following link:- https://spckpublishing.co.uk/staying-faithfulFollow For All The Saints on social media for updates and inspiring content:www.instagram.com/forallthesaintspodhttps://www.facebook.com/forallthesaintspod/For All The Saints episodes are released every Monday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVDUQg_qZIU&list=UULFFf7vzrJ2LNWmp1Kl-c6K9Qhttps://open.spotify.com/show/3j64txm9qbGVVZOM48P4HS?si=bb31d048e05141f2https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/for-all-the-saints/id1703815271If you have feedback or any suggestions for topics or guests, connect with Ben & Sean via hello@forallthesaints.org or DM on InstagramConversations to Refresh Your Faith.For All The Saints podcast was established in 2023 by Ben Hancock to express his passion and desire for more dialogue around faith, religious belief, and believers' perspectives on the topics of our day. Tune into For All The Saints every Monday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more.Follow For All The Saints on social media for daily inspiration.

Janiece Johnson is a church historian, an acquisition director at Deseret Book, and author of 'Themes in the Doctrine and Covenants: Revelation.'I wanted to speak to Janiece about the theme of revelation because it seems to be a significant focus from the pulpit at General Conference from President Russell M Nelson and others.Some highlights from this episode include how to interpret God's silence, the various ways revelation can be manifested, and stories of how to receive revelation found in Doctrine & Covenants.--You can find more of Janiece’s work at the following link:- https://www.deseretbook.com/product/P6075138.htmlFollow For All The Saints on social media for updates and inspiring content:www.instagram.com/forallthesaintspodhttps://www.facebook.com/forallthesaintspod/For All The Saints episodes are released every Monday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVDUQg_qZIU&list=UULFFf7vzrJ2LNWmp1Kl-c6K9Qhttps://open.spotify.com/show/3j64txm9qbGVVZOM48P4HS?si=bb31d048e05141f2https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/for-all-the-saints/id1703815271If you have feedback or any suggestions for topics or guests, connect with Ben & Sean via hello@forallthesaints.org or DM on InstagramConversations to Refresh Your Faith.For All The Saints podcast was established in 2023 by Ben Hancock to express his passion and desire for more dialogue around faith, religious belief, and believers' perspectives on the topics of our day. Tune into For All The Saints every Monday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more.Follow For All The Saints on social media for daily inspiration.

Greg McKeown is an author, public speaker, leadership and business strategist. Greg wrote two iconic New York Times bestsellers: 'Essentialism; The Disciplined Pursuit of Less' and 'Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most.'I wanted to speak to Greg about applying the principles of his revolutionary books to our Latter-day Saint faith.Some highlights from this episode include being essentialist with advances in AI, how to find balance when you want to progress, what Greg learned from Nephi's vision in the Book of Mormon, and more...--You can find more of Greg’s work at the following link:- https://gregmckeown.com/Follow For All The Saints on social media for updates and inspiring content:www.instagram.com/forallthesaintspodhttps://www.facebook.com/forallthesaintspod/For All The Saints episodes are released every Monday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVDUQg_qZIU&list=UULFFf7vzrJ2LNWmp1Kl-c6K9Qhttps://open.spotify.com/show/3j64txm9qbGVVZOM48P4HS?si=bb31d048e05141f2https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/for-all-the-saints/id1703815271If you have feedback or any suggestions for topics or guests, connect with Ben & Sean via hello@forallthesaints.org or DM on InstagramConversations to Refresh Your Faith.For All The Saints podcast was established in 2023 by Ben Hancock to express his passion and desire for more dialogue around faith, religious belief, and believers' perspectives on the topics of our day. Tune into For All The Saints every Monday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more.Follow For All The Saints on social media for daily inspiration.

Anastasia Kocheva is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from the Crimea Region of Ukraine.I wanted to speak to Anastasia about her experiences during the Russian Invasion of Ukraine, and to hear insights about how the Church operated during the war and where the Church is at now.Some highlights from this episode include how Anastasia always felt at home at church wherever she was, Anastasia's heart-wrenching story of giving birth to her newborn just before the war, and how her faith has stood strong despite her circumstances.--Follow For All The Saints on social media for updates and inspiring content:www.instagram.com/forallthesaintspodhttps://www.facebook.com/forallthesaintspod/For All The Saints episodes are released every Monday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVDUQg_qZIU&list=UULFFf7vzrJ2LNWmp1Kl-c6K9Qhttps://open.spotify.com/show/3j64txm9qbGVVZOM48P4HS?si=bb31d048e05141f2https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/for-all-the-saints/id1703815271If you have feedback or any suggestions for topics or guests, connect with Ben & Sean via hello@forallthesaints.org or DM on InstagramConversations to Refresh Your Faith.For All The Saints podcast was established in 2023 by Ben Hancock to express his passion and desire for more dialogue around faith, religious belief, and believers' perspectives on the topics of our day. Tune into For All The Saints every Monday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more.Follow For All The Saints on social media for daily inspiration.

Ben Spackman is a Latter-day Saint historian of religion, science, and biblical interpretation, and the co-editor of 'The Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ & Evolution', a new BYU book.I wanted to speak to Ben to understand the history of how Latter-day Saints - and wider Christianity - have thought about the theory of evolution and how to navigate scientific discoveries that may seem at first to be at odds with your faith.Some highlights from this episode include Ben's view on how to reconcile evolution with the story of Adam and Eve, how to approach seeming contradictions from past church leaders, and which Latter-day Saint doctrines harmonise well with an evolutionary perspective.--You can find more of Ben’s work at the following links:- https://benspackman.com/- https://lifesciences.byu.edu/the-restored-gospel-of-jesus-christ-and-evolutionFollow For All The Saints on social media for updates and inspiring content:www.instagram.com/forallthesaintspodhttps://www.facebook.com/forallthesaintspod/For All The Saints episodes are released every Monday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVDUQg_qZIU&list=UULFFf7vzrJ2LNWmp1Kl-c6K9Qhttps://open.spotify.com/show/3j64txm9qbGVVZOM48P4HS?si=bb31d048e05141f2https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/for-all-the-saints/id1703815271If you have feedback or any suggestions for topics or guests, connect with Ben & Sean via hello@forallthesaints.org or DM on InstagramConversations to Refresh Your Faith.For All The Saints podcast was established in 2023 by Ben Hancock to express his passion and desire for more dialogue around faith, religious belief, and believers' perspectives on the topics of our day. Tune into For All The Saints every Monday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more.Follow For All The Saints on social media for daily inspiration.

Joseph Parker is a world-class heavyweight boxer, former WBO Champion, and proud Latter-day Saint with deep Samoan roots.I wanted to speak to Joseph because beyond the boxing ring, his story of faith, family, and heritage is just as powerful as his performances against the best in the sport, including a potential clash with the current undisputed and undefeated Champion Oleksandr Usyk.Some highlights from this episode include:- Why his Latter-day Saint faith keeps him grounded through wins and losses- What drives him as he prepares for huge fights- How his Samoan ancestry and family values shaped his career and character- What his Latter-day Saint faith means to himIf you enjoyed this exclusive conversation with Joseph Parker, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more in-depth interviews with people about their faith.Follow For All The Saints on social media for updates and inspiring content:www.instagram.com/forallthesaintspodhttps://www.facebook.com/forallthesaintspod/For All The Saints episodes are released every Monday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVDUQg_qZIU&list=UULFFf7vzrJ2LNWmp1Kl-c6K9Qhttps://open.spotify.com/show/3j64txm9qbGVVZOM48P4HS?si=bb31d048e05141f2https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/for-all-the-saints/id1703815271If you have feedback or any suggestions for topics or guests, connect with Ben & Sean via hello@forallthesaints.org or DM on InstagramConversations to Refresh Your Faith.For All The Saints podcast was established in 2023 by Ben Hancock to express his passion and desire for more dialogue around faith, religious belief, and believers' perspectives on the topics of our day. Tune into For All The Saints every Monday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more.Follow For All The Saints on social media for daily inspiration.

Mark Vernon is a British psychotherapist, writer and former Anglican priest. He is the author of the new book: Awake! William Blake and the Power of the Imagination.I wanted to speak to Mark to learn more about William Blake and understand how tapping into our spiritual side more, and our creative side, can aid us in our pursuit of faith in God.Some highlights from this episode include what Blake really meant by 'dark, satanic mills,' why imagination doesn't just mean daydreaming, and what Blake would have thought about our modern technology.--You can find more of Mark’s work at the following links:- https://www.markvernon.com/books/awake-william-blake-and-the-power-of-the-imagination- https://www.youtube.com/@UC4WL1Pbg-dwtG9C85TAkZ2w Follow For All The Saints on social media for updates and inspiring content:www.instagram.com/forallthesaintspodhttps://www.facebook.com/forallthesaintspod/For All The Saints episodes are released every Monday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVDUQg_qZIU&list=UULFFf7vzrJ2LNWmp1Kl-c6K9Qhttps://open.spotify.com/show/3j64txm9qbGVVZOM48P4HS?si=bb31d048e05141f2https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/for-all-the-saints/id1703815271If you have feedback or any suggestions for topics or guests, connect with Ben & Sean via hello@forallthesaints.org or DM on InstagramConversations to Refresh Your Faith.For All The Saints podcast was established in 2023 by Ben Hancock to express his passion and desire for more dialogue around faith, religious belief, and believers' perspectives on the topics of our day. Tune into For All The Saints every Monday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more.Follow For All The Saints on social media for daily inspiration.

Jonas Rushworth is a 19-year-old European Gold-Medalist Champion in Gymnastics and an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the United Kingdom.I wanted to speak to Jonas as he pushes forward in his pursuit of the next Olympic games about what role his faith in God plays in his gymnastic success.Some highlights from this episode include why Jonas thinks faith is so important to elite athletes, how he balances the demands of his sport with the normal life of a young adult, and what spiritual lessons gymnastics have taught him.--You can find more of Jonas’s work at the following links:- https://www.instagram.com/jonasrushworth/?hl=en- https://ko-fi.com/jonasrushworthFollow For All The Saints on social media for updates and inspiring content:www.instagram.com/forallthesaintspodhttps://www.facebook.com/forallthesaintspod/For All The Saints episodes are released every Monday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVDUQg_qZIU&list=UULFFf7vzrJ2LNWmp1Kl-c6K9Qhttps://open.spotify.com/show/3j64txm9qbGVVZOM48P4HS?si=bb31d048e05141f2https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/for-all-the-saints/id1703815271If you have feedback or any suggestions for topics or guests, connect with Ben & Sean via hello@forallthesaints.org or DM on InstagramConversations to Refresh Your Faith.For All The Saints podcast was established in 2023 by Ben Hancock to express his passion and desire for more dialogue around faith, religious belief, and believers' perspectives on the topics of our day. Tune into For All The Saints every Monday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more.Follow For All The Saints on social media for daily inspiration.

Our thanks to the village of Downham for allowing us the sacred opportunity to record this podcast live in St. Leonard's Chapel in Downham, and to Peter Fagg for being our amazing guest and sharing these powerful stories.A tiny English village. A wave of miracles, conversions, and faith. In our 100th episode, we uncover the story of Downham & Chatburn — two humble villages that changed the course of Latter-day Saint history forever.What happened here in the 1800s would ripple across generations, shaping the future of the Church and inspiring thousands of Saints worldwide. This is the powerful, true story of a place most members have never even heard of — until now.Watch now to discover:- Why people lined the streets to see the missionaries- How a vision in 1652 showed that there was a people prepared- Why Peter loves church history despite the imperfections- A terrifying vision that haunted the early missionariesFollow For All The Saints on social media for updates and inspiring content:www.instagram.com/forallthesaintspodhttps://www.facebook.com/forallthesaintspod/For All The Saints episodes are released every Monday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVDUQg_qZIU&list=UULFFf7vzrJ2LNWmp1Kl-c6K9Qhttps://open.spotify.com/show/3j64txm9qbGVVZOM48P4HS?si=bb31d048e05141f2https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/for-all-the-saints/id1703815271If you have feedback or any suggestions for topics or guests, connect with Ben & Sean via hello@forallthesaints.org or DM on InstagramConversations to Refresh Your Faith.For All The Saints podcast was established in 2023 by Ben Hancock to express his passion and desire for more dialogue around faith, religious belief, and believers' perspectives on the topics of our day. Tune into For All The Saints every Monday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more.Follow For All The Saints on social media for daily inspiration.