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The Koleman Thompson Podcast47. Alright… My Turn | Bishop Ed Rowe Interviews Elder Koleman ThompsonIn this episode my Bishop, Ed Rowe, interviews me. It was a great experience. I hope that my testimony can strengthen yours. Please listen all the way through. This is most likely the last episode for 2 years so I just really hope the you know how much I love you all and how much I desire for you to come unto the Savior and develop a testimony for yourself. The Gospel is true. I believe it with my whole heart. Do the little things to gain a testimony. It will one day seem like no sacrifice at all.
2021-08-231h 54The Koleman Thompson Podcast46. Carly Thompson | “If You Have Something You Know You Can Sacrifice… DO IT”Welcome my final podcast episode before starting the MTC bright and early tomorrow. This is with my beautiful, caring, compassionate, and overall incredibly Christ-like mother, Carly Thompson. She (and Heavenly Father of course) is the reason this Podcast exists. I am so grateful for her willingness to listen to me and tell me that she doesn’t know a lot of things so that we could grow together. She always listened, and it impacted me so much that I became desirous to help other people have the opportunity to be listened to as well. Not to mention the fact that sh...
2021-07-152h 39The Koleman Thompson Podcast45. Caprice Thompson | “I KNOW These Things Are True. Honestly.”The last of my 3 sisters for me to interview was Caprice Thompson. She goes by Reese, and she is 13 (almost 14) years old. She very well may possibly know more about the Restoration and The Book Of Mormon than I do, and I was honestly in awe at how she displayed her knowledge in this conversation. She said thing after thing that I had not previously realized and I am so grateful for the chance to have this conversation with her. For the first 30 minutes or so we deeply dissected the meaning behind movies such as The Hobbit, Moana, Hercules, The...
2021-07-151h 51The Koleman Thompson Podcast44. Lola Thompson | “I Know That God Is Watching Over Me”Twin #2. Baby B. Lola Thompson. I hope you enjoy this quick little episode :) I’ve loved having Lola as my sister for most of my life and I think she is such a happy person and great to be around. She is great at drawing and making people laugh and she is super kind. I can’t wait to see who she eventually becomes through Heavenly Father’s plan. Enjoy!
2021-07-1522 minThe Koleman Thompson Podcast43. Lily Thompson | “Even Though The Path Might Be Longer, It’s Still Worth It”At last, I finally got to interview one of my sisters. This is Lily Thompson and she is the older (by 2 minutes) of my 10-year old twin sisters. She is amazing. I love her thirst for knowledge and trying to understand things for herself. She is also great at editing videos and making funny and cool things. I’m so grateful for her. I hope you enjoy!
2021-07-1526 minThe Koleman Thompson Podcast42. William Song | “I Ain’t No Licensed Therapist”This episode is with one of my great friends William Song. This is not your typical podcast episode so buckle down and enjoy the ride. After we talk for a little bit about the value of conversation he basically gives me a therapy session and asks me tons of questions to figure out lots of things such as what is behind a lot of my motivations in life. I’ve been friends with William for probably 10 years and it has been great to hang out with him, talk, and go through years of school with him. He is super smart an...
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The Koleman Thompson Podcast41. Best Of The Podcasts First 15 InterviewsWelcome to what was going to be part 1 of 2 in a “Best Of” series. Unfortunately I ran out of time before my mission to do part two. I really hope you enjoy this though. In this episode I play clips of some of what I believe to be the most impactful moments from my first 15 podcast interview. Please enjoy and listen to the spirit. This episode features Micah Shattuck (Ep 5), Nicole Holden (Ep 6), Parker Medford (Ep 7), Gabe Elgue (Ep 8), Kyle Fox (Ep 9), Tyler White (Ep 11), Dane Doman (Ep 12), Roman Shattuck (Ep 14), Kelsey Anderson (Ep 15), Addison Floyd (Ep 16), Truman Porter (Ep 18), Joel...
2021-07-033h 10The Koleman Thompson Podcast40. Remington Omdahl | “It’s Amazing What Going Out Of Your Comfort Zone Does”Remington is such a great guy. Not because he plays the organ or because he’s 6’4” or because he was Student Body President, but because he loves helping others and is amazing at it. I first got to know him because he was trying to be a friend to everyone during junior year and I have had so many chances to talk and joke with him throughout since then. He really shows the light of Christ and will be such a good missionary. He is going to be serving in the Rome Italy Mission and will be starting the home MTC on...
2021-06-211h 07The Koleman Thompson Podcast39. Sebastián Peláez | “Make Sure You’re Not Passive In Your Relationship With The Gospel”Sebastián has been an absolutely incredible friend of mine over the past 3 and a half years that I’ve known him. He is funny, understanding, super nice, and has a firm testimony of the gospel. It has been an honor to know him. I say this in sort of a parting tone just cause I know that soon I won’t see him for over 2 years. I love him and can’t wait to do a post-mission podcast 😁 He is not a man of many words but I’ve learned that he really does know the Gospel is true and he shows...
2021-06-181h 48The Koleman Thompson Podcast38. Mary Pobanz | “Jesus Wants Me Close To Him”Mary is a friend of mine who I have been very blessed to receive the opportunity to get to know this year. She is such a faithful disciple of Jesus Christ and I am so grateful for her example and willingness to be so open. She is actually of the Catholic faith, but I think this podcast episode can be a sincere reminder of how many genuine followers of Christ there are in so many faiths. I loved our conversation. The Savior was definitely the center of our talk which I know is the absolute best way to have a...
2021-06-171h 26The Koleman Thompson Podcast37. Brandon Wright | “If You Give The Book Of Mormon A Try… It Will Change You”Brandon Wright is a childhood friend of mine who begins his mission in about a month on July 12th. He will be serving in the Japan Fukuoka mission and will be preaching the Gospel in Japanese. He has really done what is has taken over the past year to strengthen his testimony and prepare to serve a mission. He will be a great missionary and he truly has purpose behind his desire to serve. In the conversation we talked a little about sports but then mostly dove into the Gospel, missions, friends, being yourself, and more. I hope you enjoy!
2021-06-151h 01The Koleman Thompson Podcast36. Lincoln Lyons | “God Has So Much Love For You That No Matter What You Do It Can’t Change”Lincoln Lyons is a very good friend of mine who I have grown very close to over the past 5 months. We both graduated 2 weeks ago and he is being set apart as a missionary and starting the online MTC next week. He will be serving in the Sweden Stockholm mission speaking Swedish. Lincoln’s testimony is so powerful, and he continually has strengthened my testimony of God’s love for all of us and the unity that we can have with our fellow Brothers and Sisters all around this Earth. We talked about music, friends, the importance of following your pare...
2021-06-111h 33The Koleman Thompson Podcast35. Young Men’s Fireside (May 2, 2021)This was recorded at a Young Men’s fireside of my ward on May 2, 2021. We held this fireside so that the graduating Young Men of our ward would have a chance to share their thoughts and testimonies to all of the younger boys. I honestly thought it was incredible and the spirit was so strong. I am so grateful for the opportunity I have had to grow up with these young men and I can’t wait to see what our futures have in store. The order of speakers is as follows: Cliff Doman (Quorum advisor), Dane Doman, Addison Floyd, Trey...
2021-06-0336 minThe Koleman Thompson Podcast34. Service Is The Key To JoyService is what will bring joy to your life. There is no way around it. I testify that finding your personal way to serve others the best you can, with a faithful mindset, the Lord will unlock those blessing of service to you, and you will have more joy than you thought possible. I leave on my mission soon and I want to help people the best I can. I will do my best with all the resources I have. Please reach out to me if you need someone to talk to or if you are interested in doing a...
2021-05-3110 minThe Koleman Thompson Podcast33. The Priest QuorumWelcome to my first group podcast! This episode was recorded on 3/30/2021. People in attendance were me, Truman Porter (for the first few minutes), Colby Clinger, Colin Gines, Aiden Carlson, Matt Stockwell, Bishop Rowe (listened in at the end), Treyson Grange and Brayden Fairbanks. It was an awesome experience. I love hearing from so many amazing human beings and I’m so grateful I could have the chance to talk with all of them. Please excuse the repetitive thumping sounds and whatnot, I tried my best 😂 the group thing is a little more complicated. Enjoy my long speech at the beginning, I was...
2021-04-161h 29The Koleman Thompson Podcast32. Aiden Carlson | “Let Doubt Push You To Search More And Find Out Whether Or Not This Is True”Aiden Carlson is a new member of my Priest Quorum... and boy is his testimony strong. His desire to find truth has led him to fully embrace the Gospel of Jesus Christ in which he has been raised. He reminds me a lot of me, but he is more brave and willing to stand up and stand out for the way he lives his faith. This is my 7th Priest Quorum Podcast, and it was amazing. I felt prompted to ask Aiden if he would be willing to do a podcast with me when we were talking a couple weeks...
2021-03-232h 06The Koleman Thompson Podcast31. Cliff Doman | “I Wish You Knew...”Cliff Doman is an advisor in my Priest Quorum who I have been in the same ward with for 12 years. This episode is the 6th of my Priest Quorum Interviews. Cliff’s son Dane Doman can be found in episode 12, and his brother Brandon Doman can be found in episode 22. Not a lot needs to be said in this description other than that Cliff truly loves the Savior. He testifies of him every chance he gets and this interview is no different. I call this episode “I Wish You Knew...” because this is something he says in a powerful message to our...
2021-03-122h 15The Koleman Thompson Podcast30. Jeewarshav Adhikari | “If I’m Going To Teach People About The Church I Want To Know It’s Real”Jeewarshav Adhikari (he goes by Jeev) is a super good friend of mine who just turned 18 a week ago. He moved to the United States from Nepal about 2 and a half years ago, he’s pretty cool if I do say so myself. He is so funny and loves talking about Nepal, the gospel, and honestly anything 😂 I’ve been excited to get him on the podcast and he did not disappoint. We talked about the joy that comes through service and fulfilling our priesthood duties, fun stories of Nepal and the culture there, the importance of family, his father and his...
2021-03-081h 43The Koleman Thompson Podcast29. God Does Not Want You To SufferLearnings from my week of study from Preach My Gospel, Doctrine and Covenants, and The Book of Mormon. YouTube video can be found on the channel: “Wrestle • Change • Realize” https://youtube.com/channel/UCr74rb8T6kJzfcPdITyjdTg
2021-03-0225 minThe Koleman Thompson Podcast28. Zander Thompson | “Of Course I Want To Serve A Mission!”Zander is a good friend of mine who I have known for a long time but have grown closer to over the last couple years. He is not related to me in any way that we are aware of 😂. He is a super great guy to be around and always has funny things to say. He has participated in many sports, most lately of which has been wrestling. Thinking back on this conversation I just love all the little things that he says from wanting to serve a mission, being open-minded, learning to be happy, letting the spirit guide, not jud...
2021-02-261h 04The Koleman Thompson Podcast27. Layne Thompson | “We All Have To Go Through Our Own Abrahamic Test”Welcome to the first ever episode with a direct member of my family. Layne Thompson is my dad and he is an amazing human with an amazing testimony. Having this conversation with him was a huge testimony builder for me... I realized I need to truly appreciate his experiences and not play them off because I have already heard most of them. I learned so much and I love and am so grateful for his knowledge and all he has done for me and my family. Layne is currently a real estate agent and is the Young Men’s President of...
2021-02-241h 59The Koleman Thompson Podcast26. Sydney Tittle | “What Are You Going To Do With The Life You Have Been Given?”Sydney Tittle has been an amazing friend to me and my family for many years now. She babysat me and my sisters over a decade ago for a few years and it was honestly a blast. I’ve seen her come and go from serving a mission and we have been connected ever since. I love Syd’s testimony and I honestly learned a lot from this interview that I desperately need to work on applying in my life. Some topics we discussed include... trials of the youth, social media, choosing to live your life to the fullest right now, Sydn...
2021-02-222h 01The Koleman Thompson Podcast25. Brandon Braby | “Show Everyone That You Love Jesus Christ And That He Is Influencing Your Life”Brandon Braby is an amazing friend of mine who I have known throughout my High School experience. He is one of the kindest and most well-intentioned people I have ever met. He has a STRONG testimony that I believe you can learn from. I encourage you to really try and immerse yourself into the conversation... learn all you can, think about how you feel about what we are talking about, answer questions that are asked. I believe a lot of good can be done with these conversations. Brandon pauses and constructs great thoughts consistently throughout the conversation, I would encourage...
2021-02-141h 34The Koleman Thompson Podcast24. Mckay Lindsay | “If You Have A Desire, Then You’re Ready”Mckay is the 5th guest from my Priest Quorum who I’ve had on the podcast. Him, Truman Porter, and me were recently called to serve in our Priest Quorum presidency, which is something we touch on in this episode. LISTEN FELLOW FUTURE MISSIONARIES AND PRIEST QUORUM MEMBERS, Mckay has many words of wisdom from his life experiences. I’ve known Mckay since about 2nd Grade and we have had lots of fun times together. We haven’t talked much for the last few years so it was really great to reconnect in a spiritual way. He has a strong testim...
2021-02-121h 07The Koleman Thompson Podcast23. Conner Cameron | “Sometimes Things Are Out Of Your Control, That’s Not Bad... It’s A Necessity”Conner Cameron is a good friend of mine who I have stayed connected with through my whole High School experience. In this conversation, Conner gives a real in-depth summary of his life experiences with what he has learned, hobbies he has loved, where he has moved and lots more. You will get to know him much better by listening to this. We have had some great times together from Orchestra trips to classes to hangouts. I have always loved talking to him about life in all kinds of ways and I am so grateful for the friendship we have had...
2021-02-091h 09The Koleman Thompson Podcast22. Brandon Doman | “He That Labors For Zion Shall Not Perish” (See 2 Nephi 26:29-33)Brandon Doman is the 2nd Counselor in the Stake Presidency of my Stake. He has a powerful testimony of the restoration of the gospel and of our Savior Jesus Christ. He really believes that it is important to come to learn and apply the fact that this life isn’t about us personally, it is about others — that is where the true joy comes. President Doman was a quarterback at BYU and played for the San Francisco 49ers for 3 years following college. He has learned so much and I believe his testimony can strengthen yours. We cover service, missionary work, temp...
2021-02-051h 50The Koleman Thompson Podcast21. Ian Gotcher | “These People Really Really Believe In What They Testify”Ian Gotcher has been in my ward much longer than I have, and he has finally reached the amazing milestone of missionary. Ian begins the MTC next week and then will be headed to the Lansing, Michigan Mission. He is going to be a great missionary. I hope you are able to hear his love for this gospel in this podcast. We talked about prayer, scriptures, testimonies, baptism, participating in the Gospel of Jesus Christ and more. Enjoy!
2021-01-291h 00The Koleman Thompson Podcast20. Matt Stockwell | “I FOUGHT For This Plan To Come To This World”Matt Stockwell is one of my Priest Quorum Advisors and the husband of one of my dad’s cousins. This is the 4th installment of my Priest Quorum Podcast Series. The majority of the conversation is about his mission and how amazing that experience was for him and why he is so passionate about it. He is a very wise soul who has gone through many trials of all kinds. I believe this is a very valuable conversation, especially if you are considering and/or preparing to serve a mission. Please enjoy and take the knowledge you gain and apply it...
2021-01-271h 05The Koleman Thompson Podcast19. Joel Mena | “Things May Not Happen The Way I Want Them To, But I Always See A Blessing”Joel has been a great friend of mine for about 3 years now. He is someone I got to know following a time where I sincerely prayed for friends who shared the same values as me. He lived in Ecuador for the first half of his life and I believe his perspective on life is unique and worth listening to. His voice may be quiet 😂 but his faith is powerful and he is such a kind and joyous soul. Enjoy!
2021-01-201h 37The Koleman Thompson Podcast18. Truman Porter | “You Already Have To Be Doing It... So Why Not Make It A Good Experience?”This is the 3rd installment of my Priest Quorum Interviews and it’s with an amazing fellow senior Truman Porter. We touch on A LOT of little things in this episode including mission prep, the Quarantine life, School, the Temple, Prayer, Doing your best, and lots more... I hope you enjoy! Also be sure to check out a fun podcast that Truman does with a friend of his that’s just about school drama, events, and other fun stuff. It’s called “The Average Student Show” here’s the link - https://anchor.fm/averagestudent
2021-01-171h 06The Koleman Thompson Podcast17. From the MIND to the HEARTIn this episode of WRESTLE • CHANGE • REALIZE I talk about learning things in our minds and then our hearts, being anxiously engaged in a good cause, your divine contribution to the building of God’s kingdom, and the necessity of hypocrisy. Link to video - https://youtu.be/RtLxmtWAOvI
2021-01-1521 minThe Koleman Thompson Podcast16. Addison Floyd | “Don’t Be Afraid of Doing What You Think is Stupid But is Right”This is the second member of my Priest Quorum who I have interviewed and it was fantastic! Addison is a musician, computer programmer, and joyous light to all who cross his path. In the episode we talk about his life and accomplishments, preparing for missions, the passing of Landon Wilkerson, his love of God and the Gospel, and the fact that you really shouldn’t be worried about what others think of you besides God himself. Hope you enjoy!
2021-01-101h 11The Koleman Thompson Podcast15. Kelsey Anderson | Fresh Off the Gilbert, Arizona Mission!Kelsey Anderson just completed her service a week ago (as of this episodes release) as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day. She has an incredible testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and is so grateful for her mission experience. We talk about so much from her decision to serve a mission, every day life as a missionary, and stories from her service. I hope this can be helpful to anyone who is pondering whether or not to serve a mission. I also hope it can lead to stronger faith and a desire to serve. Thanks...
2021-01-081h 27The Koleman Thompson Podcast14. Roman Shattuck | Passionate Talk of Eternity & the Deeper Meaning Behind MoviesThis conversation is with my cousin, Roman Shattuck. He is a Junior in High School and is the older brother of Micah Shattuck (guest in episode 5). Me and him have been close for all of our childhoods and I think this conversation really reflects that. I would encourage you to at least listen to the first 80 minutes. It’s POWERFUL. I really think this conversation reflects how incredible the rising generation is and is going to be. You can hear the passion he brings when speaking of eternal subjects and I felt it in talking to him. Roman is amazing an...
2021-01-061h 54The Koleman Thompson Podcast13. “WRESTLE • CHANGE • REALIZE” | Fresh Introduction to Myself and My ContentIntroduction to my new YouTube channel: WRESTLE • CHANGE • REALIZE *link - https://youtube.com/channel/UCr74rb8T6kJzfcPdITyjdTg
2021-01-0244 minThe Koleman Thompson Podcast12. Dane Doman | Finding Personal Motivation and Recognizing the SpiritDane is a friend of mine who has been in my ward for about 12 years. He is a senior in high school, lacrosse player, football player, and most importantly a future missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ. This is my first interview (of many to come) with a member of my priest quorum. We talk about his experiences with sports, school, COVID, family, the spirit, Christ, and lots more. Hope you enjoy!
2020-12-291h 06The Koleman Thompson Podcast11. Tyler White | We All Have Our Own Unique Role in Building God’s KingdomTyler White is a pilot, returned missionary, and father. In the conversation we talk about his transformation within the gospel, his mission, how we all have a unique role to play in the gospel, his career and more! I genuinely felt impacted spiritually by this conversation. I hope Tyler’s testimony can be a strength to your own.
2020-12-271h 14The Koleman Thompson Podcast10. “Go ye and learn what that meaneth” *Christmas Special*Verbalizing my thoughts about Jesus Christ and why Christmas is so important and meaningful. I challenge you to watch “The Chosen” on VidAngel or The Chosen app (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-chosen/id1473663873) It will make your Christmas so much more meaningful.
2020-12-2129 minThe Koleman Thompson Podcast9. Kyle Fox | JUST DO ITKyle Fox is one of the founders of an incredible organization called “Follow The Flag.” https://followtheflag.org/ He is a grower of giant pumpkins and loves to execute crazy ideas and make the most out of life. He is a huge inspiration to me and he has brought so much good to this world.
2020-12-141h 20The Koleman Thompson Podcast8. Gabe Elgueta | Wacky Stories, Relationships, & ComedyFuture legendary comedian Gabe Elgueta this week... lots and lots of topics that we gloss over and some super funny stories so tune in.
2020-12-072h 00The Koleman Thompson Podcast7. Parker Medford | Seeing All as Children of God, Social Media, & Conversing Opposing OpinionsParker has been a good friend of mine for years and I have always looked up to his diligence in following the teachings of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We cover many topics (some are mentioned in the title) and I believe there is great value in the conversation. Recorded 11/17/2020
2020-11-301h 19The Koleman Thompson Podcast6. Nicole Holden | Balance, Not Judging, Laziness, & Lifting OthersKarate instructor, high school senior, and incredibly positive friend of mine Nicole Holden on the Podcast this week.
2020-11-231h 34The Koleman Thompson Podcast5. Micah Shattuck | Sports, Personal Talents, Modern Day Trials, Unity, & Creating a New NormalMe and my cousin Micah dive into all the topics listed in the title... we have a great conversation about 2020, basketball, political division and becoming stronger.
2020-11-161h 12The Koleman Thompson Podcast4. Love Your Enemies, Control What You Can Control, & the Future of the PodcastThis week I dive into my thoughts on how we should navigate life despite politics and other external turmoil. I reference President Dallin H. Oaks October 2020 talk called “Love Your Enemies.” I also talk about my future plans for the podcast. *Contact me if you would like to be a guest one day*
2020-11-0823 minThe Koleman Thompson Podcast3. Personalize TruthHow I have used my story in order to get the most out of life and understand truths I have been exposed too. Also includes my October 2020 General Conference Reflection. Clip taken from The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jordan-b-peterson-podcast/id1184022695?i=1000469127274 Other podcasts mentioned: -The Rich Roll Podcast -Impact Theory
2020-11-0219 minThe Koleman Thompson Podcast2. The End of our Mortal JourneyMy thoughts following the death of a fellow schoolmate. Clip taken from the Rich Roll Podcast: https://youtu.be/aLaVutWXju0
2020-10-2611 minThe Koleman Thompson Podcast1. Original Podcast Introduction (Before I Decided to Center it on the Gospel)In this episode I give a deep description of where I am at in life in terms of self-improvement and the desire to help and connect with others. I also bring up the idea of self-actualization and how I believe that is something we should all be working towards.
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