This week on the What Now Podcast, I sit down with Joseph Grenny to discuss parenting through addiction, agency, disappointment, and uncertainty. Joseph shares why he believes many parents suffer from "dirty pain"—the unnecessary suffering created by expectations, fear, and self-blame—and how changing our perspective can transform the way we show up for the people we love. We also talk about the…
In this episode of the What Now Podcast, relationship expert Matt Townsend joins me for an honest conversation about parenting adult children, rebuilding trust, and learning how to love without being controlling. We discuss the fear parents often feel when children make different choices around faith, relationships, and independence, and how emotional safety, grace, and personal revelation can…
In this episode of the What Now Podcast, I sit down with Robin Ritch, author of Using Friction to Grow, to talk about the powerful stories of LDS women who navigated faith, culture, and personal purpose during a time of major change. Robin shares what she learned from interviewing women who stayed rooted in their faith while forging unique paths through work, family, and personal revelation. We…
Austin Fife, author of The Light and Truth Letter, shares about his journey from a personal faith crisis to rebuilding a deeper, more thoughtful testimony. Austin shares how a pivotal moment with his wife led him on a ten-year search for truth, where he set out to find something greater—only to discover that the answers he was looking for kept pointing him back to the gospel of Jesus Christ. We…
Jasmin Rappleye talks about the meaning behind temple worship, sacred symbolism, and why so many people feel unsure when they first encounter these practices. Jasmin explains how the temple connects us to ancient scripture and helps us see ourselves not as perfect people, but as children of God, continually learning and growing. We also talk about the “Mormon moment” happening in media and why now…
In this episode, artist Jenedy Paige shares how faith, grief, and personal loss shaped the powerful artwork she creates today. Her paintings tell stories about identity, healing, and the truth that we are children of God with divine potential. Jenedy also shares the surprising prompting that led her to compete on American Ninja Warrior, despite having no athletic background. Her story is a…
This conversation explores the idea that achievement and financial success, while meaningful, don’t always bring the fulfillment we expect if they aren’t connected to something we truly care about.Over time, we realize that what we choose to pursue shapes not just our lives, but our sense of purpose.The real question isn’t simply whether we succeed, but whether we are investing our time and energy…
In this episode, Church historian Emily Utt shares about the sacred sites that witnessed the Restoration. From the Kirtland Temple to the stories of faithful women like Emma Smith and Eliza R. Snow, Emily shares how these places and people remind us that God works through ordinary individuals to accomplish extraordinary things. When we understand these stories more deeply, our faith in the…
Austin Falter, media creator and strategist, shares how he felt a clear pull to step into faith-based media. We talk about the world Gen Z is growing up in online — the constant stream of information, the confusion around identity, and the pressure to find truth in the middle of digital noise. Austin explains how to meet young people where they are and how storytelling and short-form media can be…
Lauren Yarro, mother, creator, and the voice behind The Blonde Apologist. talks about standing for faith in a world that often challenges it. Growing up as a Latter-day Saint in the Bible Belt, Lauren faced criticism for her beliefs early on, but instead of growing bitter, she chose compassion and courage. She shares how that foundation prepared her to share her faith online, creating an authentic…
