Everyday Saints
94 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratings(Formerly known as Behind the Scenes) Author Valerie Loveless brings you in-depth Latter-day Saint conversations on relevant topics and stories. These are the questions and discussions everyday Latter-day Saints are having! Brought to you by Cedar Fort Publishing and Media, the largest non-church owned LDS publisher in the market.
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Fascinating Facts about Latter-day Saint Temples with Rebekah Pitts
February 03, 2020 18:30 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBRebekah Pitts returns to share more facts! This time we talk about Temples. Did you know the Nauvoo Temple was sold to another church after it suffered a fire and then it was torn down by a tornado? Plus, there's a secret in the base of the Salt Lake City Angel Moroni! What about that golden toaster?
60 year old man hikes the 700 mile Israel Trail with a 50 lb pack, learns many life lessons
January 27, 2020 16:59 - 51 minutes - 44.4 MBAryeh Green talks about the difficulty his divorce caused and so in an attempt at self healing, he hiked the 700+ mile Israel trail alone that goes the longest distance of the country from the South to the North, he learned some important lessons along the way as well as lost some weight and some baggage. https://www.cedarfort.com/products/my-israel-trail?_pos=1&_sid=a9ccb98a0&_ss=r
Children's Books You Really Need
January 20, 2020 20:02 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBMy favorite Church of Jesus Christ kids books this year! Turning Little Hearts by Charlotte and Jonah Barnes Guess who's in the Book of Mormon By Molly Carter No One is Quite Like You By Kathie Gwilliam Finding Temple Symbols By Cami Evans.
Addiction, Redemption, Faith, and Healing
January 14, 2020 07:00 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBKelly Thompson knows addiction. From the age of 7 she had food cravings and moved on to street drugs by the age of 13. Once her drug dealer abducted her and beat her for 24 hours she had had enough and turned to the lord for rescue. Now Kelly is clean and working towards rebuilding her life. She's a testament to redemption and change. Read her whole story in Between Monsters and Mercy and follow up with this podcast where we catch up with how Kelly is doing now.
Change the Way you Study the Scriptures for the Easiest Reference
January 13, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBRichard Bernard, Author of Digital Scripture Study for the Busy Latter-day Saint teaches me a new way to study and catalogue my study and journaling for the easiest referencing and talk writing I have ever heard of! His book promises you can study in just 7 minutes a day!
The User Friendly Book of Mormon for your 2020 Study of Come Follow Me
January 06, 2020 17:10 - 58 minutes - 51 MBLearn new ways to set scripture study goals and new resources and materials with Marilyn Faulkner, author of the User-Friendly Scripture series.
New Years Resolution Resolve: Inspiration for Health and Fitness with Angela Larkin
December 31, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 47.6 MBAuthor Angela Larkin has lost over 50 lbs! She had to change a lot of things and challenge a lot of her feelings of security and comfort.
How to Get Fit For GOOD for the new year! Dr. Rich Tenney
December 31, 2019 01:07 - 37 minutes - 28.3 MBDr Rich Tenney shares his secrets to getting fit for life. No more on the wagon off the wagon. He takes a spiritual approach to taking care of your body and your mind! The title is a play on words, you see getting fit once and for all and getting fit so you can be your best self, thereby being a source of good in the world. You can't take care of others if you don't take care of yourself.
BYU Greek Scholar Describes an Historically Accurate Nativity: Thomas Wayment
December 23, 2019 14:00 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBBYU History Professor Thomas Wayment walks me through an accurate Nativity depiction. We talk about if Mary's tender young age was the norm, what animals would have really been in the stable, the likelihood of where they would have lived following his birth and much more enlightening information. Music: If I Were a Shepherd by Stephanie K. Adams. www.sentthroughsong.com
It's the Sign of the Times! David Ridges Discusses the Signs of the Second Coming
December 16, 2019 22:07 - 1 hour - 75.1 MBDavid Ridges discusses the many signs surrounding the Second Coming of Jesus Christ and how we can prepare for the many things that are to come to pass. He clears up some myths and teaches me some new insights. David is a fountain of knowledge and I'm blown away by how he can quote scripture off hand. He's always a wonderful guest.
The Trials that Define Us: Jeff Olsen, Emily Gould, Bryan Young
December 09, 2019 18:42 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBEach of my guests has been through the wringer. Jeff lost his wife and one of his sons in a car accident that left him fighting for his life, also. Emily's daughter fought aggressive cancer for almost 2 years, it was a choice of deadly chemo or deadly cancer. Bryan lost his 4-year-old to cancer and aggressive chemo treatments. Somehow all three have come out of these situations with more perspective, more faith and more hope than one would expect. We don't dwell on their heart-wrenching...
Exploring Behind the Veil Experiences and NDE's
December 02, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 96.8 MBJoined by Lee Nelson, Jane Moe and Russel Ricks who each have unique ties to near-death experiences. We discuss how these experiences had by thousands are the same and different, how they strengthen the testimonies of others and the experiencers and how they should be shared. Lee Nelson compiles NDE's in his book series Visions Beyond the Veil- www.authorleenelson.com Jane Moe author of Visions of Heaven- www.janemoe.com Russel Ricks author of Remember- https://www.facebook.com/people/...
What to Read this Holiday: New Releases and Children's Books
November 25, 2019 17:39 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBWith new books coming out every month, there is always something good coming out of Cedar Fort Publishing! Hear what's new and noteworthy, plus a preview of each of our children's books so you can make an investment in their lives. Books featured in the episode and corresponding episodes if Applicable: Wildly Optimistic- Al Carraway Celebrating Fatherhood with the Prophets- Shelly Locke (Ep 9) Book of Mormon Made Easier - David Ridges (Ep 8) Shake the Powers of Evil with Captain Moro...
Let's Remove the Stigma from Mental Illness and Suicide
November 20, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 74.1 MBHave you ever contemplated ending your own life? Maybe you know someone close to you that has tried to end theirs, or died by suicide? November 23rd is International Survivor of Suicide Loss Day. Wendy Parmley at the age of only 12, suffered the loss of her own mother by suicide. The loss sent ripples through the family that has lasted their entire lives. Wendy has turned that pain into strength as she helps others cope with loss and is an advocate for mental health awareness. Join us as ...
Are Mormons Christians? Michael Grant Digs Deep into this Issue
November 19, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBAuthor Michael Grant and Valerie dig into the prevailing myth that Latter-day Saints aren't Christians and where this belief comes from. We also touch on the divide between Millennials and Boomers, how to love your friends and family in spite of their sins and the differences between Latter-day Saints and Catholics. Michael Grant's site
Millennial and Boomer talk Jesus, Smart Phones and LGBTQ
November 19, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBAuthor Michael Grant and Valerie dig into the prevailing myth that Latter-day Saints aren't Christians and where this belief comes from. We also touch on the divide between Millennials and Boomers, how to love your friends and family in spite of their sins and the differences between Latter-day Saints and Catholics. Michael Grant's site
From Lesbian Moms to LDS Mission: Mike Ramsey
November 18, 2019 14:28 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBMike and Valerie talk about what it was like being raised first by a single mother, then by two mothers in an LDS world. Also raised heavily on anti-LDS propaganda due to his mother's disenchantment with the church, Mike still ended up serving an LDS mission, getting married in the temple and now has a successful entrepreneurial career and family.
Saints at War: Veterans Day Special Part two with Robert Freeman
November 13, 2019 07:00 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBPart two of our special Veterans Day episode with author of Saints at War Robert C Freeman. www.saintsatwar.com
Saints at War with Robert C. Freeman Part One Veterans Day Special
November 12, 2019 07:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBOn this special Veterans Day episode, I speak with Bob Freeman, Author of the Saints at War series. Saints at War is a compilation of LDS stories during wartimes. Bob shares some of his favorite stories with us as well as how this series has come to pass. www.saintsatwar.com
The Road to Freedom: WWII LDS Fiction from the German Perspective
November 11, 2019 07:00 - 47 minutes - 43 MBon this special Veterans Day episode, I speak with Shawn Pollock, Author of The Road to Freedom. His book is about an LDS German Nazi, but we discuss all about the implications of war and peace in our daily lives and the world impact.
Romance, Laughter and Dishes: What Hot Mess Mom's Know
November 06, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBValerie and Author Aspen Hadley discuss what it's like to be an author. No. What it's really like. We momsplain (TM Valerie Loveless) a lot and laugh too much. We come to the conclusion that it's totally cool and normal to be a disaster most of the time as long as you try really hard. We had a ton of fun and there's a lot of laughing, cackling, and giggling. We tackle hard questions, like why don't we write old people romance and how come kids have that fake cry at 5-8 years old?
Walking with the Women of the Book of Mormon
November 05, 2019 07:00 - 51 minutes - 36.4 MBThere are around 600 women mentioned in the scriptures, the problem is, many of them are not mentioned by name. Heather had made it her goal to go through the scriptures and discover who each of these women are. Name or not, she sees them as important parts of the scripture story and our history as women. Also joining us is her photographer and artist on the project, Mandy Williams. Books https://www.cedarfort.com/products/walking-with-the-women-of-the-new-testament-hardcover?_pos=2&_sid...
Moroni's Bromance: Helping You Shake the Powers of Evil.
November 04, 2019 07:00 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBSean Nobmann, author of Shake the Powers of Evil with Captain Moroni and Valerie discuss how this section in the book of Mormon is so relevant to today and how we can all defeat the evil that hangs over us with lessons from Moroni and his bro's. It's a great book for young adults and teens written in a whole new style that's youthful and fresh AND funny! Sean: http://www.seannobmann.com/ Book: https://www.cedarfort.com/products/shake-the-powers-of-evil-with-captain-moroni?_pos=1...
Moroni, Helping You Shake the Powers of Evil.
November 04, 2019 07:00 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBSean Nobmann, author of Shake the Powers of Evil with Captain Moroni and Valerie discuss how this section in the book of Mormon is so relevant to today and how we can all defeat the evil that hangs over us with lessons from Moroni and his bro's. It's a great book for young adults and teens written in a whole new style that's youthful and fresh AND funny! Sean: http://www.seannobmann.com/ Book: https://www.cedarfort.com/products/shake-the-powers-of-evil-with-captain-moroni?_pos=1&_sid=8cd...
Date, Fail, Write About it, Repeat
October 31, 2019 15:10 - 50 minutes - 41.7 MBAuthor Chelsea Curran and Author Valerie Loveless get creepy, just in time for Halloween as they discuss how much their books have in common and how scary dating is. Chelsea is the author of the Burnheart Redemption and the Unseen Road to Love. She likes to turn typical female dominated love stories on their heads and give the guys a chance to be the main. Sorry, for all the laughing. We had a serious amount of fun! Chelsea: www.chelseacurranauthor.com www.cedarfort.com/the_Burnheart_redem...
The Temple is a Delicious Puzzle: Conversations with Alonzo Gaskill
October 30, 2019 06:00 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBAlonzo L. Gaskill is a Professor of Church History and Doctrine. He holds a Bachelors degree in Philosophy, a Masters in Theology, and a Ph.D. in Biblical Studies. Alonzo has taught at Brigham Young University since 2003. He has written around 2 dozen books about sacred symbols, the temple and other religious topics. He has a unique background and insight to the symbology of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. https://www.cedarfort.com/search?type=product&q=gask...
Temple Insights and Conversion Stories - A Conversation with Alonzo Gaskill
October 30, 2019 06:00 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBAlonzo L. Gaskill is a Professor of Church History and Doctrine. He holds a Bachelors degree in Philosophy, a Masters in Theology, and a Ph.D. in Biblical Studies. Alonzo has taught at Brigham Young University since 2003. He has written around 2 dozen books about sacred symbols, the temple and other religious topics. He has a unique background and insight to the symbology of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. https://www.cedarfort.com/search?type=product&q=gaskill
How to Sell Millions of Books: A History of Cedar Fort
October 29, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBFrom their humble beginnings as a young family, raising 6 kids in the warehouse to becoming the largest independent LDS publisher. This multi-generational, medium publisher has big ideas and big heart. They produce almost every genre and specialize in LDS content that Bryce hopes will change lives, and ripple across the eternities. www,cedarfort.com www.valerieloveless.info
Date, Fail, Write a Book About it, Repeat
October 28, 2019 06:00 - 18 minutes - 25.9 MBAuthor Chelsea Curran and Author Valerie Loveless get creepy, just in time for Halloween as they discuss how much their books have in common and how scary dating is. Chelsea is the author of the Burnheart Redemption and the Unseen Road to Love. She likes to turn typical female dominated love stories on their heads and give the guys a chance to be the main. Sorry, for all the laughing. We had a serious amount of fun! Chelsea: www.chelseacurranauthor.com www.cedarfort.com/the_B...
She be writing 'bout pirates in bedclothes
October 23, 2019 06:00 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBSarah Hadsel is a fun, hands-on kindergarten teacher. She has a knack for rhyming a passion for bedclothes and is a bit obsessed with pirates. (Aren't we all?) Her new children's book, Pirates love Pajamas is a great bedtime book for your little's. She tells me all about in on the Podcast! Sarah: https://www.sarahhadsell.com/ https://www.cedarfort.com/products/pirates-love-pajamas Valerie: www.valerieloveless.info
Can Women Receive and Exercise the Priesthood
October 22, 2019 06:00 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBValerie and Robert discuss many sensitive subjects in his new book, Royal Daughters with Priesthood Power. Rob says there are 7 ways that women can exercise priesthood power. We also discussed the cultural aspects of holding the priesthood and how we can do better at supporting women and their concerns. Book: https://www.cedarfort.com/products/royal-daughters-with-priesthood-power-7-ways-latter-day-saint-women-receive-and-exercise-the-priesthood Robert: https://rsc.byu.edu/authors...
Why a Gay Man Would Join the Mormon Church
October 21, 2019 15:55 - 43 minutes - 34.2 MBDennis Schleicher found the love and acceptance he was looking for in the very last place he thought he would- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Join Bryce and Dennis as they discuss his journey to baptism. http://www.dennisschleicher.net/ https://www.cedarfort.com/products/is-he-nuts-why-a-gay-man-would-become-a-member-of-the-church-of-jesus-christ?_pos=1&_sid=1ff8ba43d&_ss=r
Convincing the World to Make More Babies
October 16, 2019 06:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBInternational speaker and motherhood and fatherhood advocate Shelly Locke, author of Celebrating Motherhood with the Prophets and Celebrating Fatherhood with the Prophets along with Artist Anne Marie Oborn sat down with me and talked about all of the wonderful things they do to support and recognize these important roles in society. As a bonus at the end of the episode is a few excepts from their books. Shelly's Documentary: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Mothers-Julie-Beck/dp/B00JQ0B50Y ...
How one Man Makes Testimonies Easier
October 15, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBBryce visits with an old friend, David Ridges. David is the author of the Made Easier series, such as the Book of Mormon Made Easier and Doctrine and Covenants Made Easier. David has hundreds of such books and products available to make your gospel education easier. Learn how David grew up, how he became such an accomplished scholar and what he thinks is really important to remember from day to day. David: www.davidjridges.com Bryce:www.cedarfort.com Produced by Valerie Loveless ...
Creating Romance by the Seat of Your Pants
October 14, 2019 06:00 - 55 minutes - 50 MBJulie is a Regency period romance writer and we discuss her newest book the Secret of Haversham House, how it all came to be and why writing by the seat of your pants is the way to go. This episode does contain SPOILERS to Julie's book, so pick it up today and then join us back here for some awesome discussion. Julie- www.britishwarchildren.com Valerie- www.valerieloveless.info
Stop Bullying Early Returned Missionaries
October 09, 2019 06:00 - 52 minutes - 42.9 MBKristen Reber was an excited youth fresh on her mission when she soon discovered that she didn't have the energy to do many of her duties. She soon found out she had a parasite and it was important she return home for treatment immediately. Upon returning home she found she was depressed and avoiding talking about and thinking about her mission. She soon found that she was not alone and many early returned missionaries suffer from worthiness issues and depression. Kristen has written a resou...
Stop Bullying Early Returned Missionarie.
October 09, 2019 06:00 - 52 minutes - 42.9 MBKristen Reber was an excited youth fresh on her mission when she soon discovered that she didn't have the energy to do many of her duties. She soon found out she had a parasite and it was important she return home for treatment immediately. Upon returning home she found she was depressed and avoiding talking about and thinking about her mission. She soon found that she was not alone and many early returned missionaries suffer from worthiness issues and depression. Kristen has writte...
You Came Home Early RM, Because God Didn't Need You
October 09, 2019 06:00 - 52 minutes - 42.9 MBKristen Reber was an excited youth fresh on her mission when she soon discovered that she didn't have the energy to do many of her duties. She soon found out she had a parasite and it was important she return home for treatment immediately. Upon returning home she found she was depressed and avoiding talking about and thinking about her mission. She soon found that she was not alone and many early returned missionaries suffer from worthiness issues and depression. Kristen has writte...
How Many Degrees Can One Woman Hold?
October 08, 2019 06:00 - 51 minutes - 44.3 MBTrina Boice writes resource books for those of us who are stressed out and need to plan a lesson or activity in a pinch. She is a Jill-of-all-trades and she can help you organize your trip, your lesson, help you with buying real estate, kick your - with her black belt much more. You can find Trina: https://LifelongLearningEducation.com https://MovieReviewMom.com https://EmptyNestTravelHacker.com https://TrinasBooks.com https://FromBook2Business.com @TrinaBoice - Twitter Valerie: www....
We are All Paralyzed
October 07, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBBrandon Sulser cheated death not once but 4 times. Hear his remarkable story of how he keeps on choosing to live a remarkable life even with his many challenges due to his accidents. He is an inspiration and an angel among us. His book is called We are All Paralyzed and is a beautiful story of perseverance and covers his background. You can find Brandon: www.brandonsulser.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=5&v=dKdXZ2dIu74 https://www.amazon.com/s?k=brandon+sulser&ref=n...
Did Brother Brigham catch a Sea Monster in Bear Lake?
October 02, 2019 06:00 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBRebekah Pitts, Author of 250 Fascinating Facts about Latter Day Saints joins me as we expound on some of the more interesting facts in her book, like did Brigham Young really believe there was a monster in Bear Lake? Why did the myth that "Mormons" have horns come from and more! https://www.cedarfort.com/collections/childrens-books/products/250-fascinating-facts-about-latter-day-saints Your Host: www.ValerieLoveless.info Rebekah: https://www.facebook.com/rebekahpitts www.rebekahpitts.com...
The Ward Cartoonist
October 01, 2019 06:00 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBThe Ward Cartoonist joins us to discuss his new kid's activity book, Scripture Power. With general conference looming on the horizon, get your copies today to keep your kids, learning, quiet and entertained. Arie is a big fan of humor and you can follow his blog, www.wardcartoonist.com every week as he releases activity pages, and his comic strip Mission Daze. www.cedarfort.com www.valerieloveless.info www.wardcartoonist.com
You've Got a Cartoonist in Your Pocket!
October 01, 2019 06:00 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBThe Ward Cartoonist joins us to discuss his new kid's activity book, Scripture Power. With general conference looming on the horizon, get your copies today to keep your kids, learning, quiet and entertained. Arie is a big fan of humor and you can follow his blog, www.wardcartoonist.com every week as he releases activity pages, and his comic strip Mission Daze. www.cedarfort.com www.valerieloveless.info www.wardcartoonist.com
How does a Utah Mom Stay LDS when Her Beloved Son is Gay
September 25, 2019 20:06 - 1 hour - 72.2 MBValerie and Becky discuss how her life has changed since her son came out of the closet late one night and told her he was LGTBQ. As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ, Becky felt it was important to still support and love her son with all her heart, but she struggled with how to embrace her LGTBQ son and her faith. Becky's book is Love Boldly and is available at cedarfort.com (and everywhere else) now. https://www.cedarfort.com/products/love-boldly http://www.facebook.com/becky.courtm...