New look, same podcast! We are back with a new season on the RISE with Him podcast! Join us as we discuss our key takeaways from the October 2025 General Conference. We are so excited to dive deeper into these talks over the course of the next 6 months.
*Links and References*
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
October 2025 General Conference
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We had the wonderful opportunity to learn from Emily and Josh Taufer on this week's episode. Join us as we discuss President Eyring's most recent conference address, and learn from the insights and testimony of both Emily and Josh about how we can "draw near" to Jesus Christ.
*Links and References*
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
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For this week's episode, Caylee Easton shares her experience with the fundamentals of the gospel through Elder Uchtdorf's address on Christlike behavior implemented in our everyday lives.
*Links and References*
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
"By This All Will Know That You Are My Disciples"
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We are back and excited to grow closer to Jesus Christ with you! Madi and Cameron share their summer story and how Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ have carried them through the summer.
*Links and References*
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
The Lord Jesus Christ Will Come Again
*Contact Us*
risewithhim.ac@gmail.com
We loved sharing multiple insights from all of you in this episode, along with some of our own! Join us as Ashlee and Kurt say farewell for their last episode as they get ready to trek across the country. July there will be no episodes posted but stay tuned for August as Cameron and Madi are welcomed back as hosts!
Thank you for everybody who participated and shared their testimonies and experiences with us! A special thanks to Raegan Burlingame, Morgan Wight, Dylan Richins, Casey Walker, Samantha Bryant, Tyson Tso, Lucas Minardo, Lexi Herbert, Orson Thornton, Liz Hamill, Ben Alvarez, and Deveri Thornton!
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
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Another episode and another amazing guest! Today we welcome Kaden Hunsaker to share his experience with President Holland's talk "As a Little Child".
Kaden served a full-time mission in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, from 2020 to 2022. He’s currently studying Civil Engineering at BYU and works as a Spanish teacher at the Missionary Training Center. When he’s not in class or at work, you’ll likely find him hiking a mountain trail, fishing, paddling a kayak, or playing a competitive game of pickleball. He’s a sucker for a good country song and treasures any time he gets to spend with family and friends.
"As I put my relationship with God first I find that I am able to better connect with others".
*Links and References*
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
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We are so excited to dive into Sister Runia's talk "Your Repentance Doesn't Burden Jesus Christ; It Brightens His Joy" with Nick Peterson!
Nick grew up in Riverton Utah with his family and later served a few different missions in Curitiba Brazil, St. Louis Missouri, and as a Nauvoo Performing Missionary multiple times.
"You can’t increase or decrease the infinite suffering of Christ it's infinite, it's whole"
*Links and References*
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Your Repentance Doesn't Burden Jesus Christ; It Brightens His Joy
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It is a special week! General Conference talks are out and it is Holy Week! What a special time to focus on our Savior, His Resurrection, and the words from His Prophet and Apostles.
*Links and References*
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
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It's General Conference week! One of our favorite weeks of the year! To get ready for conference we brought in Nathaniel Hughes to talk about President Oak's talk Following Christ!
Nathaniel is from Branson, Missouri! He served a mission in Nashville, Tennessee and is now here in Utah attending Ensign College.
"Trust that God will fulfill His promises in His time"
*Links and References*
General Conference Information
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
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This week we welcome 2 guests! First, our new temporary co-host, Ashlee's husband, Kurt Thornton! Second, Taylor Rice, to share insights from Elder Soares's talk, Aligning Our Will with His.
Taylor Rice grew up partially in Michigan before moving to Utah. He served a mission in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania along side Ashlee and Kurt! He is currently the marketing director for Odion Menswear and has his own sports Youtube.
"There's no better way to start your day than reading a part of Christ's life. If you could start your day with the perfect example, why wouldn't you?"
*Links and References*
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
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On this week's episode we welcome Brigham Burton to the podcast. Brigham is from Ogden, Utah and currently lives in Provo while he goes to UVU. He is a pre-nursing student and wants to end up in pediatrics. He served his mission during Covid and was assigned to both Texas and Japan, as well as serving in Nauvoo as a performing missionary. Music, the outdoors, and Jesus bring him joy!
Listen in as he shares his powerful testimony of Jesus Christ and the truths that are taught by Brother Wilcox in his most recent General Conference talk.
"We are Jesus Christ’s hands, we have a responsibility to do his work, and he trusts us so much. How cool is that!? The God Omnipotent trusts [us] to help his child."
*Links and References*
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
O Youth of the Noble Birthright
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This Valentines we welcome the lovely Bryanna, who is originally from Oregon! She currently lives in Utah attending BYU while working at the MTC.
Bryanna loves being in the outdoors, journaling, and playing the piano!
"He's helped me to overcome impossible things in the past and so I can trust he will help me overcome the impossible things in the future"
*Links and References*
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
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Tune in and learn from Cameron Wilcock as we learn about our Savior Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ is our friend and He loves us. Cameron shares great truths that follow this. Don't miss out!
Cameron Wilcock is a student at UVU. He is studying Human Resource Management while also working part-time at Clozd. He has many talents, including a love for singing and anything outdoors!
"Remember God's love is infinite and nothing can change that."
*Links and References*
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
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This week we welcome Jailee Spencer to discuss Elder Kearon's talk "Welcome to the Church of Joy"! Jailee shares some of the experiences she has relating to this talk and her testimony about finding Joy with Christ!
Jailee is from Nampa, ID and served a mission in Boston, Massachusetts! She is currently a nursing student at BYU and working at the hospital as a telemetry technician. She loves to be outdoors camping, skiing, swimming, etc.
"Focus on His forgiveness, grace, and mercy and the reason why He is your Savior. It makes the sacrament sacred and personal."
*Links and References*
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
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Happy New Years, a time to prepare! Today we discuss President Nelson's previous talk, "The Lord Jesus Christ Will Come Again" with Lori Thurston.
Lori Thurston currently lives in Tooele with her husband and has wonderful kids and grandkids! Her and her husband have served 3 missions, recently returning from Hong Kong.
"Go to the temple, meet with Him in His living room and talk with Him" - Lori Thurston
*Links and References*
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
The Lord Jesus Christ Will Come Again
*Contact Us*
risewithhim.ac@gmail.com
Merry Christmas everybody! We hope you have a joyful day focusing on the Savior's birth! We wanted to highlight Jesus Christ this holiday season by doing a bonus episode all about Him and Christmas! For this episode we discuss some notes from the First Presidency Christmas Devotional !
"Christ was born for you!"
*Links and References*
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
First Presidency Christmas Devotional
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/broadcasts/2024-first-presidencys-christmas-devotional?lang=eng
*Contact Us*
risewithhim.ac@gmail.com
Welcome back everyone! Today we welcome Abby Easton to the chair to share her insights on Elder Karl D. Hirst talk "God's Favourite"!
Abby grew up in Texas and recently moved to Utah to attend BYU and work at the MTC. She loves Jesus and has the opportunity to have meaningful conversations about Him every day at work!
"If you feel that divine love, go share it with people!" - Abby
*Links and References*
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
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This week we talk about God's love with Courtney as she shares he insights from Sister Kristin M Yee's talk "The Joy of Our Redemption".
Courtney was born in Tooele, Utah and is the 6th child out of 7! She served a mission in Austin, Texas and is currently studying at BYU while working on starting a fashionable, modest athletic wear brand!
" It's an act of faith to be vulnerable with God " - Courtney
*Links and References*
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
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Welcome back everyone! In this episode we dive into President Oak's talk Following Christ with Josh Walker!
Josh grew up in Utah County and served a mission in Jackson Florida and currently attending BYU.
"It's not about having it on or having it off, it's about growing into the person Christ wants me to be."
*Links and References*
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
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This week we welcome Molly Spencer to share her experience getting endowed before the rest of her friends, and her experience with Sister Belle Freeman's talk "Live Up to Your Privileges" from October 2024 General Conference.
"We need something different and Jesus Christ can fill that role. Whether we need a friend, or a mentor, or a Savior, of just some comfort, He can be exactly what we need when we need it."
*Links and References*
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
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risewithhim.ac@gmail.com