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For All The Saints With Ben HancockEnd Of 2025 Q&A: Favourite Scriptures, Dream Guests & Biggest Blessings | 122Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Sit back and enjoy your Christmas chocolates as I answer some of the thoughtful questions that you sent in. I am so grateful for your support this year and am excited to see what 2026 brings!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=UULFFf7vzrJ2LNWmp1...
2025-12-2943 minFor All The Saints With Ben HancockReacting To Our BBC Article On Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives - Ashlyn Pace-Ferguson | 121Ashlyn Pace-Ferguson and I were recently interviewed by the BBC about the how UK members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints felt about The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.So naturally, we had to hop on to the podcast and share our initial reactions and how we felt it went...You can find the article here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6230p2l88voFollow For All The Saints on social media for updates and inspiring content:www.instagram.com/forallthesaintspodhttps://www.facebook.com...
2025-12-2252 minFor All The Saints With Ben HancockWhat You Can Learn From Seeing Jesus As You've Never Seen Him Before - Rose Datoc Dall | 120Rose Datoc Dall is an artist and curator of 'Expressions of Jesus: Cultural Representations of the Savior of the World.' This one-of-a-kind curated collection of artwork showcases images of Jesus Christ from more than 100 diverse artists throughout history and from around the world. I wanted to speak to Rose about what she learned while curating this project and why it's important for us to see Jesus portrayed in such varying ways that may not be historically accurate.--You can find more of Rose’s work at the following links:- htt...
2025-12-1546 minFor All The Saints With Ben HancockBehind The Scenes: Bringing Light The World Machines To The UK - Daryl Watson | 119Daryl Watson is directing the Light the World gifting machine work in the United Kingdom for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I wanted to speak to Daryl to understand the work that goes into organising this huge effort and the impact that it has. Some highlights from this episode include Daryl’s personal reflection on the Light the World initiative, the most surprising logistical thing about organising the machines, and why it has sometimes been a challenge. --Follow For All The Saints on social media for updates and i...
2025-12-0843 minFor All The Saints With Ben HancockHow This Man's Life Has Changed Forever Since Joining The Church 2 Years Ago - Matty Jewitt | 118Matty Jewitt is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the United Kingdom. 2 years ago, not long after joining the Church, Matty joined me on the podcast to discuss his journey to Christ amidst grief, depression, and addiction. Now, 2 years on, it's so inspiring to see how the restored Gospel has truly changed Matty's life.Some highlights from this episode include Matty's reflections on blessing his child, how Matty brought 4 people to the Gospel after being baptised himself, and Matty's advice for people thinking about joining the Church.
2025-12-0145 minFor All The Saints With Ben HancockSeeing Jesus Christ As The Heart Of Our Temple Covenants & Worship - Valiant K. Jones | 117Valiant Jones is the author of 'The Heart of Our Covenants: Temple Principles that Draw Us unto Christ.'I wanted to speak to Valiant to hear insights that deepen my understanding of our covenantal relationship with God and how the Temple can bless us.Some highlights from this episode include Valiant's reflections on priesthood keys, the importance of attending the Temple regularly rather than sporadically, and how the Temple raises your vision. --You can find more of Valiant’s work at the following link:- https://valiantjones.com/
2025-11-241h 02For All The Saints With Ben HancockHow Focusing on Jesus Christ's Power Can Help You Achieve Your Goals - Ash Poulton | 116Ashley Poulton is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the author of 'The Way To Becoming The Best Version Of Yourself: By Drawing Upon The Power of Jesus Christ.'I wanted to speak to Ash about the rise of self-improvement and self-development, partly due to the rise of podcasting, and how Jesus Christ can help in all of those righteous pursuits that aren't directly linked to Gospel discipleship.Some highlights from this episode include how to balance ambition with humility, how Jesus Christ's Atonement can bless you daily...
2025-11-1746 minFor All The Saints With Ben HancockBrad Wilcox: Grace, Divine Birthrights & Reflecting On Young Men's Calling | 115Bradley R. Wilcox is a professor of ancient scripture at Brigham Young University and was a counselor in the Young Men general presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from April 2020 to August 2025.I wanted to speak to Brad whilst I was in Utah to learn more about the doctrine of birthrights as well as hear his reflections on serving for 5 years as a General Officer in the Church. Some highlights from this episode include Brad's additional verse to 'I Am a Child of God,' Brad's reflections on President Nelson's time a...
2025-11-1053 minFor All The Saints With Ben HancockJenny Oaks Baker: Pursuing Mastery In Christ, A Prophet As A Father & Worship Through Music | 114Jenny Oaks Baker is a Grammy-nominated violinist and is a former member of the National Symphony Orchestra. Jenny has released twenty studio albums, several of which have ranked high on the Billboard charts. Jenny's Father, Dallin Harris Oaks, recently became the 19th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.I wanted to speak to Jenny about the intersection of music and faith, the pursuit of mastery, and the influence of her parents who are incredibly influential in the Latter-day Saint community.Some highlights from this episode include which performance from Jenny's career...
2025-11-0351 minFor All The Saints With Ben HancockRanking The Top 5 BYU Speeches Of All-Time - Stephen Jones | 113Stephen Jones is the host of the Scripture Central original podcast Let's Get Real. Stephen joined me for a fun episode to compare our lists of the top 5 BYU speeches of all-time. I've always loved watching BYU Speeches, we are lucky to have them and I'm grateful that BYU make them available for all of us. So...will it be a classic Elder Holland speech, the iconic Brad Wilcox speech, maybe a wildcard? Let's find out! Find all of the BYU Speeches here: www.speeches.byu.edu Follow For All The Saints on soc...
2025-10-271h 29For All The Saints With Ben HancockJohn Bytheway: Mentors, General Conference & How To Help The Rising Generation | 112John Bytheway is a bestselling author, favorite speaker, and part-time instructor at Brigham Young University, he co-hosts the followHim Podcast with Hank Smith.I wanted to speak to John to hear his insights on General Conference and reflections from serving on the Young Men's General Advisory Board for the last 5 years.Some highlights from this episode include John's journey into being the original Latter-day Saint 'influencer' you could say, as well as how to discern good mentors in a congested, social media-oriented world.--Follow For All The Saints on social m...
2025-10-201h 03For All The Saints With Ben HancockLatter-day Saints In Utah React To General Conference - October 2025 General Conference Roundtable | 111In Utah, 4 local members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints join me to discuss what it's like to be a Church member in their area, and to reflect on the October 2025 General Conference of the Church.The participants were Brett, Sky, Lynzi, and Isaac. Some highlights from this episode include reflections on President Oaks's remarks at the close of Conference, why I hate McGriddles, and what everyone's favourite talk was.What were your takeaways from General Conference? Let us know in the comments.--Follow For A...
2025-10-131h 18For All The Saints With Ben HancockGod Exists! A Guide To The Scientific Evidence Of A Creator God - Michel-Yves Bolloré | 110Michel-Yves Bolloré is an author and entrepreneur, he co-wrote 'God, The Science, The Evidence' which sold over 400,000 copies in France, Spain and Italy - and is now coming to the UK and US. I wanted to speak to Michel to get an insight as more of a beginner into the comprehensive scientific evidences that God exists, a starting point to exploring more.Some highlights from this episode include why Michel put so much evidence into this book, why an understanding of the bridge between science and faith is important, and why the book has resonated so...
2025-10-0646 minFor All The Saints With Ben HancockNew Research Uncovers How Top Nazi Leaders Spied On Latter-day Saints - Stephen Smoot | 109Stephen 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 thei...
2025-09-291h 21For All The Saints With Ben HancockTraitors UK Winner Harry Clark: "Young People In The UK Are Coming Back To Faith!" | 108Harry 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, a...
2025-09-2257 minFor All The Saints With Ben HancockChurch Scholar's Masterclass On Revelation (& Why You Might Not Be Receiving It) - Janiece Johnson | 107Janiece 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...
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RE: Real Estate PodcastEp.45 - Mortgage Update with Mike DomangueEp.45 - Mortgage Update with Mike DomangueKeywordsmortgage rates, real estate, home buying, interest rates, loan products, market trends, FHA, VA loans, home financing, housing market, buyer strategies SummaryIn this episode of the R.E. Real Estate Podcast, hosts Clint C. Galliano and Ben Harang welcome mortgage loan officer Mike Domangue from Hancock Whitney. They discuss the current state of mortgage rates, the impact of historical rates on buyer behavior, and innovative loan products available for buyers. The conversation emphasizes the importance of finding balance in the h...
2025-09-1223 minFor All The Saints With Ben HancockEssentialism, Nephi's Vision, Latter-day Saint Callings & A.I - Greg McKeown | 106Greg 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...
2025-09-081h 08For All The Saints With Ben HancockWhat Happened To The Church & Church Members In Ukraine - Anastasia Kocheva | 105Anastasia 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.
2025-09-0152 minFor All The Saints With Ben HancockReconciling The Restored Gospel Of Jesus Christ & Evolution - Ben Spackman | 104Ben 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...
2025-08-251h 08For All The Saints With Ben HancockWorld Heavyweight Boxing Champion On Latter-day Saint Faith & Samoan Roots - Joseph Parker | 103Joseph 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...
2025-08-1835 minFor All The Saints With Ben HancockWhy Every Christian Today Needs To Discover William Blake - Mark Vernon | 102Mark 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.
2025-08-111h 00For All The Saints With Ben HancockThe Latter-day Saint Teen Pursuing Olympic Glory - Jonas Rushworth | 101Jonas 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...
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For All The Saints With Ben HancockThe Tiny English Village That Changed Latter-day Saint History Forever | 100th Episode SpecialOur 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...
2025-07-2856 minFor All The Saints With Ben HancockWhy Jesus's Compensating Power Is Important - BJ Allen | 99BJ Allen is a Professor of Marketing & Sales at Brigham Young University - Provo, and is the author of the book 'The Compensating Power of Christ.'I wanted to speak to BJ to properly understand what it means to 'apply the Atonement' of Jesus Christ in our daily lives when we deal with the general unfairness of mortality.Some highlights from this episode include learning how parents can rely on God when they're worried they've made parenting mistakes, why God doesn't always intervene when bad things happen to us, and why Jesus's Atonement isn't...
2025-07-211h 01For All The Saints With Ben HancockBehind The Scenes: What's It Really Like To Serve A Temple Square Mission? - Olivia Whittaker | 98Olivia Whittaker served in the Salt Lake City Temple Square Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 2017-19.I wanted to speak to Olivia to take a peek behind the curtain of how Temple Square missions work and to hear what she learned from this unique experience. Some highlights from this episode include the daily encounters with Apostles, how Olivia developed an appreciation for Brigham Young, and why Temple Square missions are misunderstood!---Follow For All The Saints on social media for updates and inspiring content:
2025-07-1456 minFor All The Saints With Ben HancockJay Osmond: "We Shared The Gospel With Kings & Rulers" | 97Jay Osmond is a global superstar and part of the Osmond family. He more recently created 'The Osmonds: A New Musical' and is a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.I wanted to speak to Jay about the incredible impact that his family had on the Church of Jesus Christ specifically in the United Kingdom as we build up to our 100th podcast episode.Some highlights from this episode include the story of Jay's Mother sharing the Book of Mormon with the Queen, what Elvis Presley was really like, and...
2025-07-0757 minFor All The Saints With Ben HancockHe Lost Faith & Left The Church For 9 Months...Here's Why He Came Back - Stephen Murphy | 96Stephen Murphy is a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and host of the Mormonism With The Murph podcast.I wanted to speak to Stephen as the only other pro-Church of Jesus Christ podcaster in the UK to hear his story and learn about his faith crisis and rediscovery.Some highlights from this episode include why church history issues rattled Stephen, his experience trying other churches, and how he deals with challenges with his faith in a healthier way now.--Follow For All The Saints...
2025-06-301h 10For All The Saints With Ben Hancock"I Was Jewish...Then I Found The Book Of Mormon" - Jason Olson | 95Jason Olson is the author of 'The Burning Book: A Jewish-Mormon Memoir.'I wanted to speak to Jason about his fascinating conversion to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and how his Jewish identity influences his Latter-day Saint faith today.Some highlights from this episode include the role of the Book of Mormon in Jason's conversion, what we can learn from Judaism today, and why Jason was close to burning the Book of Mormon.--You can find Jason’s book at the following links:- https://ww...
2025-06-231h 11For All The Saints With Ben HancockWilford Woodruff: Miracles, Close Calls & Unshakeable Faith - Kristy Wheelwright Taylor | 94Kristy Wheelwright Taylor serves as the board secretary for the Wilford Woodruff Papers Foundation and helps with transcription and writing on the Wilford Woodruff Papers Project. Kristy's new book is called 'Prepare Me For Thy Use: Lessons From Wilford Woodruff's Mission Years.'I wanted to speak to Kristy about the many marvellous stories of Wilford Woodruff, the fourth President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Wilford was famous for record-keeping and so we have so many documents showing us who Wilford really was and the incredible impact he has had on Latter-day Saints...
2025-06-161h 02For All The Saints With Ben HancockBONUS - Dietrich Bonhoeffer: The Shocking Story Behind The New Angel Studios Movie w/ Todd KomarnickiAngel Studios are releasing a new movie about Pastor Dietrich Bonhoeffer, directed by writer/producer Todd Komarnicki (Sully, Elf). I delve into Dietrich's background so you can understand the truly inspiring man he is! I speak for about 5 minutes, then I show the trailer, and then I interview Todd for 20 minutes. --Bonhoeffer has a release date in the UK of 7th March, you can book tickets here: https://bonhoefferfilm.com/Follow For All The Saints on social media for updates and inspiring content:www.instagram.com/forallthesaintspodhttps://www.facebook.c...
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For All The Saints With Ben HancockResponding To ChatGPT's Top 5 Misconceptions About Latter-day Saints - Jasmin Rappleye | 93Jasmin Rappleye provides clear takes on deep faith across all social media platforms, and is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.I wanted to speak to Jasmin to get her responses to what ChatGPT thought were the 5 biggest misconceptions - doctrinally and culturally - about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.Some highlights from this episode include Jasmin's response to those who feel Latter-day Saints aren't Christian, whether or not Latter-day Saints will get their own planet, and why everyone thinks people from Utah are addicted to dirty...
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For All The Saints With Ben Hancock"The Temple Should Feel Like Home": A Fresh Perspective On The Endowment - Melinda Wheelwright Brown | 92Melinda Wheelwright Brown is an author and educator, her newest book is called 'An Endowment of Love: Embracing Christ's Covenant Way of Living and Loving'.I wanted to speak to Melinda because I learn a lot about the way she views the Temple Endowment, an important part of worship in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Some highlights from this episode include how to see Jesus's example in the covenants we make in the House of the Lord, why the phrase 'going through the Temple' isn't adequate, and how Latter-day Saints can make g...
2025-06-021h 02For All The Saints With Ben HancockWhat My Addiction Recovery Taught Me About Grace & Shame - Ian Morgan Cron | 91Ian Morgan Cron is a bestselling author, nationally recognised speaker, Enneagram teacher, trained psychotherapist, Dove Award-winning songwriter, and Episcopal priest. His newest book is entitled 'The Fix: How the Twelve Steps Offer a Surprising Path of Transformation for the Well-Adjusted, the Down-and-Out, and Everyone In Between.'I wanted to speak to Ian because I find his experience fascinating in finding the 12 steps to be a great framework for more general discipleship and creating a more welcoming and open atmosphere at Church.Some highlights from this episode include Ian's powerful story of recovering from addiction...
2025-05-2652 minFor All The Saints With Ben HancockExposing The Most Common Antichrist Deception Tactics In The Book Of Mormon - Jeff Borders | 90Jeff Borders is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and author of the new book 'The Antichrist Playbook'.I wanted to speak to Jeff to discuss how he discovered the tactics commonly used by 'antichrists' in their attempts to deceive us, and the inspiration behind his book.Some highlights from this episode include Jeff's learnings from studying Sherem, Nehor and Korihor in the Book of Mormon, why flattery can be so dangerous, and Jeff's key message to Christian youth from his experiences serving with young people in the Church.
2025-05-191h 00For All The Saints With Ben HancockFaith & Fitness: "How Exercise Built My Powerful Spiritual Confidence" - Nathaniel Hancock | 89Nathaniel Hancock is an athlete and member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.I wanted to speak to Nathaniel about the spiritual lessons he has learned from decades of intense physical training, and how physical wellbeing can be linked to spiritual confidence.Some highlights from this episode include how an Elder Maxwell talk moved Nathaniel, why discomfort in life can ultimately be positive and help us grow, and how the principles of building physical muscle can help us understand how to develop spiritual strength.--Follow For All...
2025-05-121h 03For All The Saints With Ben HancockThe Inspiring Scottish Woman Who Influenced The Church In Kenya - Maureen McIntyre | 88Maureen McIntyre is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Scotland who founded the charity 'Educate the Kids'.I wanted to speak to Maureen about her incredible story from going on holiday to Mombasa, Kenya to founding a large charity that has provided education to thousands of impoverished children, and how she brought the restored Gospel of Jesus Christ to the area in the midst of all of that!Some highlights from this episode include Maureen's conversion story 60 years ago, when Maureen shared Joseph Smith's First Vision in a Baptist...
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For All The Saints With Ben Hancock"I Was Bullied: Now I'm a World Champion": How Jesus Miraculously Transformed My Life - Ben Kjar | 87Ben Kjar is a world champion wrestler, motivational speaker, and a powerful voice for faith and resilience. Born with Crouzon's syndrome, Ben turned massive challenges into a mission to inspire — proving that with God, nothing is impossible.I wanted to speak to Ben because his journey from bullied kid to world champion shows how faith in Jesus Christ transforms weakness into strength. His message — that God made him different to stand out — is a story everyone needs to hear.Some highlights from this episode include how Ben overcame bullying, what it takes to become a world...
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The Grateful Podcast with Jack WagonerWhy Faith Is Making a Comeback (Especially for Gen Z) – with Ben Hancock | 59Send us a textThe Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner Episode 59Guesting Ben HancockIn this episode of the Grateful Podcast, I had the pleasure of engaging in a deep conversation with Ben Hancock, host of the podcast 'For All The Saints.' We explored various themes surrounding faith, spirituality, and the role of community in religious practices. The discussion delved into the differences and similarities between various belief systems, the resurgence of interest in spirituality among younger generations, and the importance of personal faith in overcoming life's challenges. We also touched on t...
2025-04-231h 07For All The Saints With Ben HancockWhat Everyone Gets Wrong About Church Finances: $100 Billion, Tithing, & Charity - Aaron Miller | 86Aaron Miller is a professor at the BYU Marriott School of Business and an expert in nonprofit management, ethics, and faith-based finance. In this episode, we dive deep into LDS Church finances, including tithing, investments, and the Church’s charitable donations. Aaron brings insight into how the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints manages its financial resources — and what people often misunderstand about it.I wanted to speak to Aaron because there's growing interest — and controversy — around how the LDS Church uses tithing, its estimated $100 billion in investments, and reports about Ensign Peak Advisors and LDS charity...
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Take a LeapBen Hancock: Having courage to share our faith in public and privateFor All the Saints podcast host Ben Hancock tells us how he gets the courage to share his faith on such a public platform and—perhaps even more nerve racking—in private interactions. He shares how the death of a family member pushed him to gain a testimony of his own, and how that testimony is now helping him prepare to be a father!
Ben Hancock is the creator and host of the For All the Saints podcast, as well as The Country House podcast. He currently works as the content manager for Modern Wisdom podcast and makes video contributions to t...
2025-04-1524 minFor All The Saints With Ben HancockLatter-day Saints In Madrid React To General Conference - April 2025 General Conference Roundtable | 85Our guest host Rebecca Devonas from Scripture Central travelled to Madrid to meet with a group of local Spanish Latter-day Saints from all different walks of life to see what they thought of the most recent General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints..We do this every 6 months, and this is the fourth time, as I love to see what insights others had from watching, what hearing from living Prophets and Apostles means to people and how the Church is spreading globally.Some highlights from this episode include their reactions to...
2025-04-141h 29For All The Saints With Ben HancockBible Scholar's Guide For Improving Latter-day Saint Easter Celebrations - Trevan Hatch | 84Trevan Hatch is the Bible, Religious Studies, and Middle East specialist in the Lee Library at Brigham Young University, and is also adjunct professor in the Department of Ancient Scripture. Trevan co-wrote "Greater Love Hath No Man": A Latter-day Saint Guide to Celebrating the Easter Season with Eric Huntsman.I wanted to speak to Eric after the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' focus on improving our Easter celebrations and traditions as a faith.Some highlights from this episode include how Trevan inspired his whole Stake to adopt his family's Easter celebration, a rundown...
2025-04-071h 06For All The Saints With Ben HancockWe Ranked The Best General Conference Talks Of All-Time - David Snell | 83David Snell is the host of the Keystone podcast (@keystonelds).As we anticipate the April 2025 General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I thought it would be fun for David Snell and I to rank our top 5 General Conference talks and General Conference moments.Make sure you join along in the comments, and we hope you enjoy the General Conference sessions at the weekend!--You can find more of David’s work at the following links:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@keystonelds Instagram: https://www...
2025-03-311h 18For All The Saints With Ben HancockHistorian's Mind-blowing Insights About The Coming Forth Of The Book Of Mormon - Don Bradley | 82Don Bradley is an author and historian specialising in the beginnings of the Latter-day Saint restoration.I wanted to speak to Don in line with the 195th anniversary of the publishing of the Book of Mormon, it's always so fun to learn about Don's Book of Mormon insights - it challenges me to ask more inspired questions in my Book of Mormon study. Some highlights from this episode include why the Book of Mormon is so intellectually and spiritually satisfying for Don, Don's realisation that key dates in the Israelite calendar match perfectly with key B...
2025-03-241h 07For All The Saints With Ben HancockWhat Latter-day Saints Can Learn From Ancient Jewish Feasts & Festivals - Lynda Cherry | 81Lynda Cherry is the author of 'The Feasts & Festivals of the Messiah.' I wanted to speak to Lynda in the build-up to the Easter season about what we as Latter-day Saints can learn about Jesus Christ and the Gospel from the ancient Jewish feasts and festivals.Some highlights from this episode include why Lynda loves to study Judaism, why Latter-day Saints in particular should pay attention to the Passover, and the symbols in the festivals that teach us of Jesus Christ.--You can find more of Lynda’s work at...
2025-03-171h 04For All The Saints With Ben HancockGroundbreaking New Research On Why Marriage Still Matters In 2025 - Andrea Mrozek & Peter Jon Mitchell | 80Andrea Mrozek and Peter Jon Mitchell are co-authors of the important new book 'I Do...Why Marriage Still Matters.' I wanted to speak to Andrea and Peter Jon to learn of the advantages of those who are married in comparison to those in other situations such as cohabiting and why the sometimes-labelled 'archaic' setup of traditional marriage still holds up in the 21st century.Some highlights from this episode include whether or not polyamory is just an Internet fad, whether or not marriage actually is in active decline, and why you should prioritise marriage e...
2025-03-1059 minFor All The Saints With Ben HancockWhat's It Like To Serve In The General Relief Society Presidency? - Reyna Aburto | 79Reyna Aburto served on the General Relief Society Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 2017-2022.I wanted to speak to Sister Aburto to celebrate the 183rd anniversary of the Relief Society and hear what it's like to serve in the Presidency and what she's learned from meeting Relief Society sisters around the globe.Some highlights from this episode include Sister Aburto's experiences serving alongside prophets, seers, and revelators, what it's like to speak at General Conference, and Sister Aburto's advice for people struggling to find their place in Relief Society.
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Chamber AmplifiedInside Hancock Youth LeadershipSend us a textAbout the Guests:Olivia Reuille and Ben Jenkins are senior board representatives of the Hancock Youth Leadership program. Olivia is a senior at Findlay High School and Ben is a senior at Liberty-Benton High School. Both have successfully completed the Hancock Youth Leadership program and have taken up leadership roles to guide this year's class.Episode Summary:In this episode of Chamber Amplified from the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce, Doug Jenkins dives into the role of youth development and leadership in shaping...
2025-02-2817 minFor All The Saints With Ben Hancock"My Son Was Beheaded By ISIS": A Mother's Journey Of Healing & Forgiveness - Diane Foley | 78Diane Foley is the Mother of James (Jim) Foley who was publicly beheaded by ISIS militants in Syria in 2014. Diane is the subject of the book 'American Mother' by Colum McCann and created the James W. Foley Legacy Foundation to work with governments and families of those taken hostage by terrorists. I wanted to speak to Diane about how God and her faith guided and strengthened her through her journey of healing. Some highlights from this episode include how prayer guided Diane through her series of face-to-face meetings with her son's killer, why she never fe...
2025-02-2456 minFor All The Saints With Ben HancockWhen A Latter-day Saint Apostle Surprised A Tiny Branch In England - Connor Duncanson | 77Connor Duncanson currently volunteers in the role of President of the Peterlee Branch of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a small Branch of the Church on the North-eastern English coast. Disclaimer: Connor's thoughts and views are his own and not the official view of the Church.I wanted to speak to Connor to hear his experiences serving as a very young Branch President who has been in that role for several years.Some highlights from this episode include when Elder Ulisses Soares, an Apostle, surprised the small Branch with a visit, what...
2025-02-171h 00For All The Saints With Ben HancockExclusive Insight: How The Church Is Building Temples In 2025 - Jacob Wall-Smith | 76Jacob Wall-Smith is an architect working on the Birmingham, England Temple which has its groundbreaking ceremony in March. I wanted to speak to Jacob following on from my episode with Peter Trebilcock to see what the process for Temple-building is in 2025.Some highlights from this episode include how Jacob got the job working on the Temple, discussing how the layout is developed, and explaining different design elements on the exterior.--Follow For All The Saints on social media for updates and inspiring content:www.instagram.com/forallthesaintspodhttps://w...
2025-02-1059 minFor All The Saints With Ben HancockKirby Heyborne: The Man Behind The R.M, Singles Ward, The Best Two Years & More | 75Kirby Heyborne is an American actor, musician, singer, songwriter, narrator and comedian. He is known for his roles in The R.M, Sons of Provo, The Best Two Years, Singles Ward & more.I wanted to speak to Kirby to hear about the lessons he's learned from his illustrious career as one of the primary stars of the Latter-day Saint cinema.Some highlights from this episode include which Latter-day Saint comedy movie is Kirby's favourite, his reflections looking back on the backlash he received to doing a beer commercial, and how a spiritual prompting aided him...
2025-02-031h 05For All The Saints With Ben HancockGordon B. Hinckley & 8 Heartwarming Miracles Building The Preston Temple - Peter Trebilcock | 74Peter Trebilcock was the Lead Architect of the Preston, England Temple which was dedicated in 1998.I wanted to speak to Peter about his fascinating experiences with former President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Gordon B. Hinckley - who served a mission in the local area of the Temple and who was instrumental in bringing it to fruition. As well as this, there are miraculous stories from it's design to working with the council, and more.Some highlights from this episode include how God turned the hearts of the local community...
2025-01-2759 minFor All The Saints With Ben HancockWhy Modesty Is Making A Comeback In 2025 - Ash Froelich | 73Ash Froelich is an Instagram influencer who focuses on helping people understand modesty and how you can still express yourself through fashion and appearance while being modest in how you dress. I wanted to speak to Ash because her content has helped my wife and I have a better understanding of modesty in our daily discipleship.Some highlights from this episode include how men can live the principles of modesty, Ash's 3 fashion essentials, and how people can be courageous with their faith on social media.--You can find more of A...
2025-01-2058 minFor All The Saints With Ben HancockThe Astonishing Faith Journey Of A Palestinian Latter-day Saint - Sahar Qumsiyeh | 72Sahar Qumsiyeh is a Palestinian Arab. She was born in Jerusalem, Palestine, and grew up in Beit Sahour, a town close to Bethlehem. She currently teaches in the mathematics department at BYU-Idaho. She is the author of Peace for a Palestinian: One Woman’s Story of Faith Amidst War in the Holy Land. I wanted to speak to Sahar to hear her incredible experiences and to be inspired by her faith as she continued to live out her beliefs when it was intensely difficult to.Some highlights from this episode include hearing Sahar's terrifying weekly tre...
2025-01-1359 minFor All The Saints With Ben HancockThe Key To Mastering Doctrine & Covenants In 2025 - Casey Paul Griffiths | 71Casey Paul Griffiths is a Professor of Church History & Doctrine at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. He co-hosts the exceptional Church History Matters Podcast I wanted to speak to Casey as we begin the 2025 Come, Follow Me curriculum of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints which centres on Doctrine & Covenants. Casey has been busy preparing helpful resources on his website and each week on the Church History Matters Podcast, and here he shares some wisdom to help us all get ready and make the most of Doctrine & Covenants this year.Some highlights f...
2025-01-0656 minFor All The Saints With Ben HancockThe Ancient Wisdom Behind Religious Architecture - Geoff Heath-Taylor | 70Geoff Heath-Taylor is an architectural historian, writer, and co-host of The Country House Podcast.I wanted to speak to Geoff, who is a devout Christian, about the links between faith and architecture, as well as how the two have connected throughout history.Some highlights from this episode include how the layout of a worship space impacts behaviour in worship, how sacred buildings act as a living testimony, and Geoff's favourite religious buildings.--You can find more of Geoff’s work at the following links:- https://www.thecountryhousepodcast.com/
2024-12-301h 03For All The Saints With Ben HancockHow To Live A Rich Life As A Christian With Same-Sex Attraction - Rachel Gilson | 69Rachel Gilson serves on the leadership team for theological development and culture for Cru, and is the author of Born Again This Way: Coming Out, Coming to Faith and What Comes Next as well as Parenting Without Panic in an LGBT Affirming World: Discipling our Kids with Jesus’ Truth and Love.I wanted to speak to Rachel after reading some of her brilliant writing about reconciling faithful Christian discipleship with same-sex attraction in a hyper-sexualised society where sexual preference is constantly discussed. I love how Rachel speaks on this topic and feel that she brings an important pe...
2024-12-2358 minFor All The Saints With Ben HancockAustralia’s Top Parenting Expert & Latter-day Saint: “Do This To Include God More In Your Family” - Justin Coulson | 68Dr. Justin Coulson is co-host of a prime-time television show in Australia called Parental Guidance where he provides expert parenting advice. He is the founder of happyfamilies.com.au and the Happy Families podcast. He earned his doctorate in psychology from the University of Wollongong.I wanted to speak to Justin to hear how the Gospel has influenced his work and family as a leading parenting expert.Some highlights from this episode include how to help a child navigate a faith crisis, how Justin got into parenting after being a radio DJ, and why being...
2024-12-161h 09For All The Saints With Ben HancockFormer Mission President: “You ARE Receiving Revelation, Now ACT On It!” - Loren Dalton | 67Loren Dalton is a former Mission President and Mission Presidency Counsellor who wrote the book, 'You Are Receiving Revelation, Now Act On It.'I wanted to speak to Loren to hear stories and guidance on how the Holy Spirit works in our lives and to understand his view that we receive constant revelation. I loved this interview and the time went so quickly.Some highlights from this episode include powerful stories about the real-time impact of spiritual promptings, why Loren's missionaries felt they'd never received revelation, and how you should respond when you feel...
2024-12-091h 01For All The Saints With Ben HancockExclusive Reveal Of The New Artist Who's Revolutionising Latter-day Saint Art - Library Of Godwin | 66Caleb Williams is the mystery man behind Library of Godwin, he is revolutionising Latter-day Saint art with his weekly art pieces aligning with the Church's Come, Follow Me program.I wanted to speak to Caleb as I've followed him from the beginning of his venture, and now he has illustrated the whole Book of Mormon! Some highlights from this episode include Caleb explaining the symbolism he used to convey visually Alma's sermon on faith, how Caleb developed his style, and what he learned in Italy about ancient Temple rituals.--You c...
2024-12-0256 minFor All The Saints With Ben Hancock"It's Hard But We Stay Faithful!": The Inspiring Latter-day Saints Of Pakistan | 65Arvee, Nosheen and Ham are faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Pakistan. They run the faithpk page on Instagram, sharing faith-promoting content from Pakistan.I wanted to speak to these three amazing people to learn what the current state of the Church in Pakistan is, and why they choose to stay faithful despite the adversity they can sometimes face.Some highlights from this episode include why the restored Gospel message is resonating with so many in Pakistan, the incredible FSY session they had in Pakistan, and what happened when...
2024-11-2538 min
About Small BusinessAbout Small Business Season 2, Episode 5 - Ben Hancock from HC TravelIn this episode of About Small Business, we’re joined by Ben Hancock, co-owner of HC Travel, a coach company based in the North East of England. Ben shares his journey from learning the ropes driving buses and HGVs to discovering his passion for coaches and the transportation industry.
Hear how Ben and his partner, Andy Curtis, took the leap and made the substantial financial commitment to launch their own travel company, overcoming challenges to create a trusted local business. If you’re interested in the travel industry or dream of running your own company, Ben’s story offers valuab...
2024-11-2143 minFor All The Saints With Ben HancockThe Meteoric Rise Of The Church In The Philippines - Augusto Lim | 64Augusto Lim is a former Branch President, Stake President, Mission President, Temple President and Regional Representative of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Philippines. In 2024, at the age of 90, he celebrates his 60th year as a Church member.I wanted to speak to Brother Lim about what the Church was like in the Philippines when he joined and how he reflects on the Church's meteoric growth since then to almost 1 million members today.Some highlights from this episode include how a 4-year-old instigated Brother Lim's conversion, what it was like to...
2024-11-1859 minFor All The Saints With Ben HancockThe Divine Process Of Calling A Latter-day Saint Stake President - Darren Evans | 63Darren Evans is the current Stake President of the Bristol, England Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Although this role is a regional leadership role, Darren's views and comments are his own and does not necessarily constitute the official comments of the Church.I wanted to speak to Darren about the process of being called as a Stake President and to help provide a peek behind the curtain of what this responsibility entails. We've all been there at Stake Conferences when this happens and it's exciting, you can feel the Spirit working in...
2024-11-111h 07For All The Saints With Ben HancockThe Fearless Female Pioneers Who Built The Church In The Pacific & Asia - Felipe & Petra Chou | 62Felipe & Petra Chou are back after their great episode about Mongolia to discuss their new book: Voices of Latter-day Saint Women in the Pacific & Asia. I wanted to speak to Felipe & Petra to learn about these incredible female pioneers. I am still thinking about the things I learned, this was a moving experience to me to learn about these women. I felt of Felipe & Petra's sincere admiration for them. Some highlights from this episode include when Moroni visited a member of Thai royalty, the stories of Temple Matrons in the Hong Kong Temple, and memories of...
2024-11-041h 10For All The Saints With Ben HancockBehind The Scenes: What It's Really Like To Be A Mission President In Europe - Daryl Watson | 61Daryl Watson recently completed 3 years leading the Belgium/Netherlands Mission of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with his wife. I wanted to speak to Daryl about how he reflects on the experience of leading the mission and the logistics and practicalities of what it's actually like to serve in that calling.Some highlights from this episode include how missionary work has changed after Covid, what the first day of leading the mission is like, and the emotional toll of bidding farewell to beloved missionaries and welcoming in new ones every 6 weeks.
2024-10-281h 05For All The Saints With Ben HancockSaints: The Most Inspiring Insights & Stories From The Final Volume - James Perry | 60James Perry is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' Area History Manager for Northern Europe, he was a historian and editor on previous volumes of 'Saints' - a narrative history of the Church. He was the general editor of the fourth and final volume of 'Saints.'I wanted to speak to James about his experience joining the Church as a young adult and becoming enamoured with the Church's history. I also wanted to discuss the fourth volume of Saints because it covers from 1955-2020 - so it seems less of a history and more...
2024-10-211h 05For All The Saints With Ben HancockLondon Latter-day Saints React To General Conference - October 2024 General Conference Roundtable | 59I travelled to London to meet with a group of Latter-day Saints from all different walks of life to see what they thought of the most recent General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints..I do this every 6 months, and this is the third time, as I love to see what insights others had from watching, what hearing from living Prophets and Apostles means to people and how the Church is spreading globally. .Some highlights from this episode include our reactions to President Nelson’s remarks, what everyone’s favourite talk was...
2024-10-141h 28For All The Saints With Ben HancockFrom Latter-day Saint Sceptic To Defender: "I'm Exposing The Adversary's Tactics" - Austin Fife | 58Austin Fife is the author of the Light and Truth Letter, which exposes the tactics of manipulation used by people who seek to destroy the faith of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.I wanted to speak to Austin about his powerful faith journey culminating in the Light and Truth Letter, but also to help us all (including me) become better equipped to answer questions that may cause doubt if not properly understood or aided by trustworthy sources.Some highlights from this episode include how Austin's wife helped him to come...
2024-10-071h 06For All The Saints With Ben HancockAstonishing Insights Into Sacred Rituals & Symbolic Clothing - Daniel Belnap | 57Dan Belnap is a Professor of Ancient Scripture at Brigham Young University. One of the topics he writes on extensively is ritual worship.I wanted to speak to Dan about why we worship in rituals and with symbolic clothing, as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints rituals and symbols are central mediums for how I express and live my faith.Some highlights from this episode include Dan’s explanation of King Charles’ Coronation ceremony, the historical importance of washing and anointing prior to ordination, and the hidden meaning behind the clot...
2024-09-301h 26For All The Saints With Ben HancockMIT Professor: A.I, Algorithms & The Atonement Of Jesus Christ - Rosalind Picard | 56Dr Rosalind W Picard is an American scholar and inventor who is Professor of Media Arts and Sciences at MIT, founder and director of the Affective Computing Research Group at the MIT Media Lab, and co-founder of the startups Affectiva and Empatica. She has received many recognitions for her research and inventions.I wanted to speak to Dr Picard about her conversion from self-professed proud atheist to powerful Christian tech pioneer. Some highlights from this episode include Dr Picard's thoughts on an A.I Jesus, how complex computing taught Dr Picard about our journey to u...
2024-09-231h 02For All The Saints With Ben HancockLatter-day Saint Influencer On Faith, Ballerina Farm & The Chosen - Mama Sosa | 55Mama Sosa is a Latter-day Saint influencer who fearlessly shares her powerful faith story and gospel insights on social media.I've wanted to speak to Sosa for a while on the podcast, she was on our Harrison Butker roundtable and I'm a big fan of her content on social media, so many things she has shared have inspired me to be more bold in sharing the Gospel online. This was a timely opportunity to speak to Mama Sosa with the impending release of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives on Hulu, as well as recent controversies with Hannah...
2024-09-161h 04For All The Saints With Ben HancockWho Was John The Beloved & Why Was He Such A Special Apostle? - Eric Huntsman | 54Eric Huntsman is the Academic Director of Brigham Young University's Jerusalem Center and wrote, among other books, the excellent book 'Becoming the Beloved Disciple: Coming Unto Christ Through the Gospel of John.'I wanted to speak to Eric about why John was so beloved and the importance of John's writings in the New Testament specifically. Some highlights from this episode include Eric explaining the special relationship between Jesus Christ and John, Eric's thoughts on how John's writing unveils unique teachings about Satan, and what we can learn from John in our personal paths of d...
2024-09-091h 06For All The Saints With Ben HancockLegendary Latter-day Saint Director Discusses New Movie - Garrett Batty | 53Garrett Batty is a beloved Latter-day Saint movie director who has created classics like The Saratov Approach and Freetown.I wanted to speak to Garrett about his newest movie - Faith of Angels, how it came to be and what his new film shows about the resurgence of Christian, feel-good movies of faith.Some highlights from this episode include why Garrett chose this true story to make a film on, whether Christian movies and filmmaking like The Chosen have helped in the resurgence of faith in society, and why stories are so powerful. ...
2024-09-021h 01For All The Saints With Ben HancockHow To Transform Your Gospel Studying & Teaching - Jared Halverson | 52Jared Halverson is an associate professor of Ancient Scripture, working at BYU after 24 years of serving in the Church Educational System. Jared also hosts the popular YouTube channel Unshaken I wanted to speak to Jared to learn more about how to become a great student and teacher of the scriptures. I've always been so impressed and inspired by the talented teachers in the Church, and Jared is definitely one of the best. Some highlights from this episode include how to help someone navigate a faith crisis, the one principle that transformed how Jared teaches, and ho...
2024-08-261h 14For All The Saints With Ben HancockUnderstanding The Mountain Meadows Massacre - Janiece Johnson | 51Dr Janiece Johnson specialises in American religious history—specifically Mormon history, gender, and the prosecution for the Mountain Meadows Massacre. Janiece worked on Richard E. Turley Jr.'s 'Massacre at Mountain Meadows' book and was the general editor of the recently published Mountain Meadows Massacre: Collected Legal Papers. As a magnificent culmination of her work on the massacre, she wrote and published 'Convicting the Mormons: The Mountain Meadows Massacre in American Culture.I wanted to speak to Janiece as I've always wanted to learn about the Mountain Meadows Massacre, but there is so much emotion and conspiracy ar...
2024-08-191h 12For All The Saints With Ben HancockBBC Presenter's Honest Opinion Of Latter-day Saints & Temples - Joe Wilson | 50Joe Wilson is a BBC Presenter who hosts the longest-running faith and ethics broadcast on the network which goes out every Sunday on BBC Radio Lancashire. This is the 50th episode of For All The Saints - I want to take a moment to thank you all for your ongoing support, I love what I do and am grateful for the opportunity to use my professional expertise to share faith-refreshing conversations.I wanted to speak to Joe as he has been a leading figure in the faith community around Lancashire for many years, covering significant L...
2024-08-121h 04For All The Saints With Ben HancockWhat Latter-day Saints Can Learn From The Apocrypha - Jared Ludlow | 49Jared Ludlow wrote the book 'Exploring the Apocrypha From a Latter-day Saint Perspective' and has been teaching in the Ancient Scripture Department at BYU since 2006. Previous to that, he spent six years teaching Religion and History at BYU Hawaii, and served the last two years as Chair of the History Department.I wanted to speak to Jared Ludlow to see what Latter-day Saints can learn about the Apocrypha and why we should care about it despite it not being a part of our canon.Some highlights from this episode include the meaning of the word...
2024-08-051h 03For All The Saints With Ben HancockUnbelievable Stories Of The Willie & Martin Pioneers - Andrew Olsen & Jolene Allphin | 48Andrew Olsen and Jolene Allphin co-wrote 'Follow Me to Zion: Stories from the Willie Handcart Pioneers'. Respectively, they wrote further books about these pioneers, in Andrew's book he says, 'although this story is one of the most frequently told of all Mormon pioneer accounts, it is also among the least understood.' I wanted to speak to both of them about why they felt to write extensively about the Willie & Martin Handcart Pioneers, but also to find out why these stories aren't fully understood and to hear the lesser-known stories.Some highlights from this episode i...
2024-07-291h 13For All The Saints With Ben HancockHow The Church Is Thriving In Micronesia & Guam - Devan Jensen | 47Devan Jensen is the executive editor and social media manager at the BYU Religious Studies Center. He and Rosalind Meno Ram are editors of Battlefields to Temple Grounds: Latter-day Saints in Micronesia and Guam. I wanted to speak to Devan about the establishment of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Micronesia and Guam, considering its unique history during wartime and the geographical layout of so many different islands, I'm so intrigued to hear the stories of the pioneers there and the logistics of the Church in the area!Some highlights from this e...
2024-07-221h 12For All The Saints With Ben HancockHow Faithful Men Can Embrace Their Divine Identity - Eric Robertson | 46Eric Robertson is the host of the 'Men Who Love God' podcast, a billboard charting producer, and the co-owner and CEO of Pleasant Pictures Music Club. I wanted to speak to Eric to see what he's learned from interviewing countless men who love God - what are their strengths, challenges, experiences?Some highlights from this episode include the keys to becoming a powerful spiritual leader in the home, how men can rediscover their divine identity, and why middle-aged men are struggling in particular.--You can find more of Eric’s wor...
2024-07-151h 06For All The Saints With Ben HancockEverything Latter-Day Saints Need To Know About Ancient Christians - Jason Combs | 45Dr. Jason R. Combs is an associate professor of Ancient Scripture and affiliate faculty of Ancient Near Eastern Studies at Brigham Young University. He also edited the book 'Ancient Christians: An Introduction for Latter-Day Saints.'I wanted to speak to Jason as I am often saddened that I gloss over the 1500+ year period of what we call the Great Apostasy, I find it quite a disparaging term considering the incredible sacrifices of countless truth-seekers and Jason's book helps to bring those important stories of ancient Christians to light and connect them to us, Latter-day Saints.
2024-07-081h 06For All The Saints With Ben HancockThe Powerful Restored Truth Of Becoming Like God - Andrew Skinner | 44Dr Andrew C Skinner is the former Dean of Religious Education at Brigham Young University.I wanted to speak to Dr Skinner about one of the most powerful - and sometimes uncomfortable - doctrines of the Restored Gospel: Theosis, Human Divinization, or simply - becoming like God. Some highlights from this episode include what other faiths believe, the King Follett discourse, and why this doctrine is important to Dr Skinner.--You can find more of Andrew's work at the following links:- https://rsc.byu.edu/author/skinner-andrew-c...
2024-07-011h 14For All The Saints With Ben HancockHow To Overcome Shame & Guilt With God's Grace - Kurt Francom | 43Kurt Francom is the Host & Executive Director of Leading Saints. I wanted to speak to Kurt about his hope-inspiring and uplifting new book, 'Is God Disappointed In Me: Removing Shame From a Gospel of Grace'. Some highlights from this episode include why Kurt decided to write this as a leadership expert, was King David forgiven for his awful sins, and is there any utility in shame?--You can find more of Kurt’s work at the following links:- https://leadingsaints.org/- https://www.deseretbook.com/product/6070527.html...
2024-06-241h 05For All The Saints With Ben HancockThe Miraculous Conversion Of An Atheist Scientist - Sy Garte | 42Dr Sy Garte is a retired biochemist and has been a professor at New York University, University of Pittsburgh, and Rutgers University.I wanted to speak to Sy about his incredible conversion from a militant atheist to a lay leader of a church. Sy's story is powerful, I feel emotional whenever I hear it - but his insights are incredibly valuable about the intersection of faith and science too.Some highlights from this episode include the evolution of the atheism movement, Sy's favourite part of the Gospels, and Sy's vision that made him cry out...
2024-06-171h 00For All The Saints With Ben HancockEye-Opening Results From Surveying Thousands of Latter-Day Saints - Josh Coates | 41Josh Coates is the Executive Director of the B.H Roberts Foundation which supports education and research related to the culture, doctrine, and history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I wanted to speak to Josh as the Foundation recently released results of a survey they conducted with thousands of current and former members of the church. There were some really interesting insights into the distinct culture of the church, I think it's helpful to take a step back and observe ourselves and this data was so helpful in doing that. Some hi...
2024-06-101h 00For All The Saints With Ben HancockAre Traditional Religious Views Still Welcome? - Harrison Butker Roundtable | 40*Apologies for technical difficulties around 3 minutes in*Harrison Butker is a well-known figure in the American Football world. He is the Kicker for the Superbowl Champions Kansas City Chiefs, coached by Latter-day Saint Andy Reid. Harrison recently came under scrutiny for a graduation speech he gave at Benedictine College, a Catholic college. I wanted to get together with some of the best Latter-day Saint content creators around - Mama Sosa, Batchlor Johnson, Elder TikTok, and Hayden and Savannah Paul from The Stick of Joseph - to discuss why this speech was such a controversy and...
2024-06-031h 14For All The Saints With Ben HancockThe Humble Faith Of The Fastest Paralympian In History - Jason Smyth MBE | 39This faith-refreshing conversation is all about spotlighting and learning from an incredible man whose faith has helped him build an impressive career. Jason Smyth MBE is an Irish retired sprint runner. He competes in the T13 disability sport classification as he is legally blind, with his central vision being affected by Stargardt's disease; he also competes in elite non-Paralympic competition. Jason also recently won Ireland's Dancing With The Stars.I wanted to speak to Jason about the role of faith in an elite mindset, and how his faith helped him to not only overcome significant o...
2024-05-271h 02For All The Saints With Ben HancockThe Mongolian Latter-Day Saints You Need To Know About - Felipe & Petra Chou | 38This faith-refreshing conversation For All The Saints podcast is all about the Church in Mongolia.Felipe & Petra Chou work at BYU Hawaii and co-authored Voice of the Saints in Mongolia, the first comprehensive history of the Church in Mongolia. I wanted to speak to Felipe & Petra about the unique history of the Church there and the incredible people who were the pioneers there. You will know by now how much I take joy from learning about the international Church, so there was no doubt that I would absolutely love this!Some highlights from t...
2024-05-201h 11For All The Saints With Ben HancockA Day In The Life Of The Young Men General President - President Steven J. Lund | 37This faith-refreshing conversation on the For All The Saints podcast is all about the restoration of the Aaronic Priestood. Steven J. Lund currently serves as the Young Men General President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he has served in this role since 2020. I wanted to speak to President Lund on the week that commemorates the restoration of the Aaronic Priesthood (May 15, 1829) and catch up on the function and state of the Aaronic Priesthood today, as well as those who traditionally hold it - young men. Who better to speak to than th...
2024-05-1359 minFor All The Saints With Ben HancockWhat It Means To Be A 21st-Century Latter-Day Saint - Patrick Mason | 36This faith-refreshing For All The Saints podcast conversation is all about being Latter-day Saints in the 21st century.Patrick Q. Mason is an American historian specializing in the study of the Latter-day Saint movement. Since 2019, he has held the Leonard J. Arrington Chair of Mormon History and Culture at Utah State University.I wanted to speak to Patrick about the topics of our times as Latter-day Saints: covenants, temples, leaders, and community. Patrick is a fantastic scholar who has some incredibly enlightening ideas that make you want to be a better saint.Some...
2024-05-061h 04For All The Saints With Ben HancockPlaying Enos In The Book of Mormon Videos - Nathan Greener | 35This faith-refreshing For All The Saints podcast conversation is all about Enos!Nathan Greener played Enos in the Book of Mormon video series, which is the subject of the Come, Follow Me curriculum at the moment.I wanted to speak to Nathan about his experience preparing for and being in the Book of Mormon videos, and hear his insights from his deep study of Enos.Some highlights from this episode include the filming process of the Book of Mormon videos, the Enos workout, and how Enos can relate to all of us
2024-04-2951 minFor All The Saints With Ben HancockUnderstanding The Basics Of Islam - Daniel C. Peterson | 34This faith-refreshing conversation on the For All The Saints Podcast is all about Islam and fasting. Daniel C. Peterson is a former professor of Islamic Studies and Arabic in the Department of Asian and Near Eastern Languages at Brigham Young University.I wanted to speak to Daniel at the close of Ramadan to understand the religious significance of fasting as well as learning from Daniel about the Muslim religion overall.Some highlights from this episode include Daniel's learning of 'inshallah,' what Eid is, and the biggest misconceptions Latter-Day Saints have about Muslims.
2024-04-221h 03For All The Saints With Ben Hancock5 Dutch Latter-Day Saints React To General Conference - April 2024 General Conference Roundtable | 33This faith-refreshing conversation on the For All The Saints podcast is all about the April 2024 General Conference!I visited Amsterdam to visit with 5 Dutch Latter-day Saints and hear about the church in the Netherlands as well as their thoughts on General Conference.I wanted to speak to them because I feel it so important to highlight the immense faith of members all around the world, I'll try my best to do this each General Conference.Some highlights from this episode include the state of missionary work in the Netherlands, a surprise Best Two...
2024-04-151h 23For All The Saints With Ben HancockHow Women Can Find Meaning In Traditional Religion - Tammy Peterson | 32This faith-refreshing conversation on the For All The Saints podcast is all about finding God in difficult moments!Tammy Peterson is a Catholic, podcaster, and the wife of Canadian psychologist Jordan B. Peterson.I wanted to speak to Tammy about her awe-inspiring journey of finding God in the midst of her terrifying cancer diagnosis, a cancer with a near-0% survival rate. I also wanted to learn from Tammy about a number of other topics that I find her to be very wise in.Some highlights from this episode include the blessing women have...
2024-04-081h 15
80's HighS3E9 | Music Video: Herbie Hancock’s RockitMusician Herbie Hancock has made a titanic career out of fusing together disparate sounds, and Rockit was the breakout song that put him on the pop culture map. By crossing jazz with synthesizers, hip hop, drum machines, and DJ scratching, this song became the breakdancer's anthem of 1983 in school cafeterias across the country. And always a man to say yes to the possibilities, Herbie unleashed upon an unsuspecting MTV crowd a music video that gave us future shock, filled with disembodied figures writhing to the beat, popping and locking, kicking and twitching, and haunting our minds with the specter...
2023-01-151h 50
MichMashBen SmythToday our guest is Ben Smyth. Ben serves as the Service Leadership Program Manager at the Chaifetz School of Business at Saint Louis University; in this capacity Ben engages students in leadership formation through the conduits of service learning, community engagement, and co-curricular experiences. We talk about Ben's experience at SLU, service leadership, Mission Meets the Market, his role models, and where to find him!
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2022-04-0630 min
UnprecedentedEpisode 20 - End of YearIn the final episode of Unprecedented for 2017, host Ben Hancock talks with Ross Todd, bureau chief of Law.com’s California news site The Recorder, about the big legal battles in tech for the coming year. There’s the looming trial in Waymo v. Uber, litigation over the Tezos initial coin offering, and of course, the big digital privacy cases pending at the U.S. Supreme Court. Like the podcast? Leave us a review, and check out more coverage of these stories in the show notes at Law.com.
2017-12-2239 min