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Come Study With MePreparing Hearts for the Second Coming (D&C 133-134) - With Brigham RuppThis episode explores what it means to prepare spiritually, act with purpose, and gather Israel in everyday moments. Ellis and Eddie—joined by Austin Meck and Brother Brigham Rupp—dive into Doctrine and Covenants 133–134, discussing urgency vs. haste, the joy of missionary work, the Savior's compassion, and how agency and government fit into God's plan. In a world full of distractions, they reflect on stepping out of Babylon, finding rest in Christ, and keeping our lamps full as we look toward the Bridegroom's coming.
2025-11-1845 min
CHRONO:MEDICINEE14 - Part 2: Health risks of shift work & how to minimize them with Frank ScheerIn the second part with Prof. Frank Scheer (Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders, Brigham and Women's Hospital at Harvard Medical School, USA), we discuss what a night-shift worker could consider doing acutely (preceding, during, and following a shift) and chronically (when working years of shift schedules) to minimize health risks. In this context, we consider concepts like "sleep banking", when to exercise, caffeine ingestion, what to eat, light exposure strategies & more. We highlight which practical tools are supported by scientific evidence, whereas others seem promising but require further investigation. Lastly, Frank shares his view on how this research...
2023-05-2148 min
Run with FitpageEp 51: Jared Ward on his Marathon Training, Key Strategies for Balancing Life Along with Multiple Roles and Role of Mindset for Performing WellJared Ward is an American long-distance runner who qualified for the 2016 Summer Olympics and finished sixth. In this episode of Run with Fitpage, Jared gives an insight into his marathon training structure and talks about balancing life while playing so many different roles.Episode Summary:00:00 - About this episode02:59 - Welcoming Jared to the show!05:24 - Beginning of Jared's running and athletic journey06:15 - Does playing soccer have a role in improving running performances?13:53 - The role of mindset and what should be the right one?10:06 - Jared's analogy towards...
2022-01-1352 min
Ascend TogetherThe Power of Will with BYU Runner Ethan CannonEthan Cannon is a runner for the BYU cross-country team. He is also a new father and preparing to earn a graduate degree in nutritional epidemiology. Ethan is wise, well spoken, and driven! Hope you enjoy our conversation.
2021-07-0453 minAscend TogetherIn Tune with Endurance Athlete Ed WarrEd Warr is a dentist by training who recently sold his practice to pursue an MBA at Brigham Young University. Why? He's not sure yet, other than because the Lord let him know that was what he was supposed to do. Ed is deeply spiritual and devoted to being in tune with the Holy Ghost. He also happens to be a natural born endurance athlete, casually knocking out trail marathons with minimal training.
2021-05-171h 03Ascend TogetherFinding out what you are capable of with Ultra-Runner Mike McKnightThis episode is with ultra-runner Mike McKnight. Mike shares his story of how he went from an overweight kid to a broken back in a skiing accident to breaking records on 200 mile ultra runs. Mike is a super genuine guy with a unique gift for understanding his body’s needs and capabilities, with a lot of wisdom for his young age. We hope you enjoy the conversation!
2021-02-091h 09Ascend TogetherThe Mind and the Heart with Professional Soccer Player and Sports Psychologist Mariah BullockWe’re kicking off Season two with an awesome conversation with Mariah Bullock. Mariah played soccer at Stanford University and then later professionally before earning a PhD in psychology and becoming a sports psychologist at the University of Nebraska. We had a wide ranging conversation full of insight.
2021-01-181h 22Ascend TogetherMeet the Hosts Part 2: Ryan IsraelsenThis is the second of our first two "beta" episodes where Ryan and Interviewed each other so we would have something to share with people and give them and idea of what we were trying to do. Ryan is one of the greats, physically and spiritually. Enjoy!
2020-12-2043 minAscend TogetherMeet the Hosts Part 1: Ryan interviews BrighamWhen we first launched the podcast, Ryan and I interviewed each other to have some beta episodes we could share with potential guests. For our next two episodes, we thought we’d share those interviews so you could get to know us as hosts a little better. In this episode, Ryan interviews Brigham. Brigham has a happy family of six. He has two English degrees and works for the Church as a Seminary and Institute instructor. Brigham has way to many hobbies he tries to keep up with, including art, music, and fly fishing. His favorite physical activities are ba...
2020-12-0649 minAscend TogetherMistakes, Crashes, and Miracles: Bonus episode with Cyclist Joel DraxlerLast time we talked to Joel, he was getting ready for LotoJa, the epic amateur cycling race from Logan, Utah to Jackson Wyoming. Joel and his team had their eyes set squarely on the win when a couple of training accidents put everything in question. We talk Joel's accidents, the frustration that comes with character flaws, coping with injury, the power of the priesthood, and the value of adversity in our lives.
2020-11-1648 minAscend TogetherMotherhood and Marathons Part 2: Enduring to the End with Jess RobinsonThis is part 2 of our interview with Jess Robinson, where she finishes the story of running the Boston Marathon with shingles and a nursing 8-month-old. Go back an episode to listen to Part 1.
2020-11-0127 minAscend TogetherMarathons and Motherhood Part 1: Running the Race of Life, with Jess RobinsonWhat happens when you feel compelled to do two things that in many ways oppose each other? This week Ryan and I talk with Jess Robinson, a Southern Oregon local who has gone to great lengths to be true to her drive to compete as an endurance athlete and be a devoted wife and mother of four.
2020-10-2542 minAscend TogetherLiving true to the faith with college basketball star and NBA prospect Sam MerrillNBC sports called Sam Merrill "the most cold-blooded shotmaker in college basketball" last season, and if you've seen the highlights of any of his game-winning shots during his career as point guard for the Utah State Aggies, you'll know why. Sam led the Aggies to back-to-back Mountain West Tournament championships and is currently getting ready for the NBA draft in November. Sam is a devoted disciple of Christ who delayed his basketball career for two years to serve a mission in Nicaragua. Sam talks about why he chose Utah State over other offers, the influence of Latter-day Saints on h...
2020-10-1144 minAscend TogetherChristlike growth with author Skye FagrellEpisode 3 features Skye Fagrell. Skye is a self proclaimed gym rat and fitness fanatic. He's also a husband, father, seminary teacher, leadership consultant and author. Skye Recently published the best-seller "More Fit 4 the Kingdom", a book drawing on a lifetime of study and practice at developing in the four areas of growth mentioned in Luke 2:52: "And Jesus increased in wisdom and in stature, and in favor with God and man." As you know, this verse is the basis for the Church's new youth program focused on spiritual, physical, intellectual, and social growth. More Fit 4 the Kingdom is particularly good...
2020-09-2746 minAscend TogetherWidow, Cancer Survivor, and World-Class Triathlete Anita CoyleUp next we have an interview with Anita Coyle, single mother of four and world class Triathlete who lost her husband and got diagnosed with cancer in the same week. She tells a remarkable, inspiring story.
2020-09-1354 min
Ascend TogetherDedicated father and local cycling legend Joel DraxlerFor our first official episode we talk with Joel Draxler. Joel is a husband, father of five, and a real-estate appraiser living in Northern Utah. Joel is an avid outdoorsman and in recent years has found a special knack for cycling, winning Latoja twice and recently completing an “Everest” challenge. We hope you enjoy our conversation!
2020-09-071h 00
Lift Your Legacy Podcast with Rabbi Jacob RuppUnderstanding and Healing from Trauma with Cheri McDonaldDr Cheri McDonald offers enriched insights to dealing with the intricate challenges of complex trauma as she walks you through the how to’s of untethering from the ramifications of your PTSD. With the gifted talent of her interweaving her psychotherapy training and her intuitive coaching skills, she guides couples through the shadows of trauma by releasing its destructive grip through imagery, symbols and rituals and carrying you outside the therapy room to love and beyond. Dr. Cheri’s teachings open the way to evolve toward complete healing and resurrecting your happily ever after marriage and making your...
2020-01-1540 min
Ordinary OutsideGear Fix 064: Where Ya Showcasing Your Goods?Ever wonder what it's like to lay on a concrete garage floor for days at a time? Brigham Rupp, the man behind Binary Bike and the amazing stop motion bike videos that took the internet by storm, chats with Mike and Tim. Listen in as he discusses where the ideas came from and some of the challenges he encountered while making the videos.
2014-01-2755 min