Personal Stories

810 | Nice to Matcha | New Leader | Shannon McAdam

From rule-following teenager to mischievous Gracelander, to volunteer leadership in the church and a career in technology and business sales, Shannon McAdam (she/her) has spent her life journeying with God in community. Now, Shannon has accepted a call to the Council of Twelve. Join host Robin Linkhart as she sits down with Shannon to get…

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809 | Nice to Matcha | New Leader | Kat Hnatyshyn

After 20 long years of self-sustaining ministry, including her most recent role as Midlands Mission Center President, Kat Hnatyshyn has said yes to a role that requires a change in career… but not a change in passion.  In this episode of Nice to Matcha, host Robin Linkhart sits down with Kat, a first-time guest at…

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807 | Nice to Matcha | New Leader | Adam Wade

Since an early age, Adam Wade has sensed the movement of God in his life… affirming at each step that he was being called to new things. But that doesn’t make it any less frightening, or any less daunting. In this episode of Nice to Matcha, you’ll get the chance to listen in to a…

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806 | Say What?! | President of the High Priest Quorum | Dave Anderson

Someone once said, “you get out of life what you put into it.” Well, David Anderson ought to be getting a lot out of life, because he has certainly put a lot into his life, his career, his family, and his ministry. And, at the heart of it all, a love for people … and…

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802 | Nice to Matcha | New Leader | Jenn Killpack

It’s funny how God can move in your life in ways that you feel both a comforting sense of knowing and a discomforting sense of panic at the same time. Kind of like when you’re called into a new leadership role, like … say … President of the Quorum of High Priests and member of…

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801 | Coffee in the Swarm | Andrew Wolsey Returns

Some people just can’t seem to get enough of Graceland University, and that’s because it is a safe place to explore who you are and who you want to become. Andrew Wolsey, the guest for this episode of Coffee in the Swarm is about to finish up six years at Graceland … four years as…

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799 | Cuppa Joe | Women of the Restoration | Eleanor Kearney

The call to prayer made by one woman in Lamoni, IA in the late 1800s sparks the interest of thousands of women around the world and raises the ire of a lot of men. Eleanor Kearney hasn’t been spoken of much in the church, but she’s another of the unsung women heroes of the church. …

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798 | Nice to Matcha | Joey Williams Pt. 2

So much energy. So much passion. So many gifts and interests. Picking up where they left off, Robin Linkhart and Joey Williams continue the conversation surrounding Joey’s faith and calling journey. Part two of the conversation moves beyond Joey’s college years and into full-time ministry followed by ministry through other avenues, and then back again….

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796 | Nice to Matcha | New Leader | Joey Williams Pt. 1

From camp brat to boy band to a call to serve in the Counsel of Twelve Apostles, Joey Williams has been on a long and exciting journey with each step leading him to new adventures and opportunities.  Join host, Robin Linkhart, as she sits down for part one of an interview with Joey where he…

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ES 132 | Coffee Connect | Small Steps

A new year has begun, and the pressure is on, whether you fall prey to it or not, to make some new year resolutions.  Many will do it. Some will succeed. Some know better than to even try. In this short episode of Coffee Connect, host, Blake Smith, reminds us to focus on the small…

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