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In Letter 14 the narrator share his thoughts about what eternal life actually means.
Each episode of this series will consist of one letter from the 14-letter collection, read by writer, storyteller, song-writer, and host of BYUradio’s The Apple Seed, Sam Payne.
In 2018, President Russell M Nelson, the leader of the Church requested that members refer to themselves as Latter-day Saints and to the Church as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
This book was published in 2013, so you’ll hear the narrator refer to Mormons and the Mormon Church throughout the readings. We hope this historical artifact doesn’t keep you from enjoying the wisdom of the letters. -
In Letter 13 the narrator shares his personal experiences with the holy temple and discusses how temples provide blessings.
Each episode of this series will consist of one letter from the 14-letter collection, read by writer, storyteller, song-writer, and host of BYUradio’s The Apple Seed, Sam Payne.
In 2018, President Russell M Nelson, the leader of the Church requested that members refer to themselves as Latter-day Saints and to the Church as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
This book was published in 2013, so you’ll hear the narrator refer to Mormons and the Mormon Church throughout the readings. We hope this historical artifact doesn’t keep you from enjoying the wisdom of the letters. -
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In Letter 12 the narrator discusses obtaining a rich life through chastity and sexual morality, and what it really means to be chaste.
Each episode of this series will consist of one letter from the 14-letter collection, read by writer, storyteller, song-writer, and host of BYUradio’s The Apple Seed, Sam Payne.
In 2018, President Russell M Nelson, the leader of the Church requested that members refer to themselves as Latter-day Saints and to the Church as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
This book was published in 2013, so you’ll hear the narrator refer to Mormons and the Mormon Church throughout the readings. We hope this historical artifact doesn’t keep you from enjoying the wisdom of the letters. -
In Letter 11 the narrator explores the nuances of all sorts of desires, and learning to handle our desires such that we can live fully.
Each episode of this series will consist of one letter from the 14-letter collection, read by writer, storyteller, song-writer, and host of BYUradio’s The Apple Seed, Sam Payne.
In 2018, President Russell M Nelson, the leader of the Church requested that members refer to themselves as Latter-day Saints and to the Church as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
This book was published in 2013, so you’ll hear the narrator refer to Mormons and the Mormon Church throughout the readings. We hope this historical artifact doesn’t keep you from enjoying the wisdom of the letters. -
In Letter 10 the narrator urges the reader to tend to the world, the impoverished, and our loved ones, becoming a loving steward.
Each episode of this series will consist of one letter from the 14-letter collection, read by writer, storyteller, song-writer, and host of BYUradio’s The Apple Seed, Sam Payne.
In 2018, President Russell M Nelson, the leader of the Church requested that members refer to themselves as Latter-day Saints and to the Church as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
This book was published in 2013, so you’ll hear the narrator refer to Mormons and the Mormon Church throughout the readings. We hope this historical artifact doesn’t keep you from enjoying the wisdom of the letters. -
In Letter 9 the narrator shares how science meets faith and describes God as a scientist and a creator.
Each episode of this series will consist of one letter from the 14-letter collection, read by writer, storyteller, song-writer, and host of BYUradio’s The Apple Seed, Sam Payne.
In 2018, President Russell M Nelson, the leader of the Church requested that members refer to themselves as Latter-day Saints and to the Church as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
This book was published in 2013, so you’ll hear the narrator refer to Mormons and the Mormon Church throughout the readings. We hope this historical artifact doesn’t keep you from enjoying the wisdom of the letters. -
In Letter 8 the narrator focuses on church history and discusses the need to understand people in history to better understand the trials and struggles of our day.
Each episode of this series will consist of one letter from the 14-letter collection, read by writer, storyteller, song-writer, and host of BYUradio’s The Apple Seed, Sam Payne.
In 2018, President Russell M Nelson, the leader of the Church requested that members refer to themselves as Latter-day Saints and to the Church as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
This book was published in 2013, so you’ll hear the narrator refer to Mormons and the Mormon Church throughout the readings. We hope this historical artifact doesn’t keep you from enjoying the wisdom of the letters. -
In Letter 7 the narrator explains on the need for rest, and how God will provide us that essential break in our lives.
Each episode of this series will consist of one letter from the 14-letter collection, read by writer, storyteller, song-writer, and host of BYUradio’s The Apple Seed, Sam Payne.
In 2018, President Russell M Nelson, the leader of the Church requested that members refer to themselves as Latter-day Saints and to the Church as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
This book was published in 2013, so you’ll hear the narrator refer to Mormons and the Mormon Church throughout the readings. We hope this historical artifact doesn’t keep you from enjoying the wisdom of the letters. -
In Letter 6 the narrator discusses how important it is to communicate with Heavenly Father through prayer, stressing the necessity of staying awake and focused during prayer and offers practical tips for maintaining this focus. And the narrator explains that the Sabbath is a divine interruption of time, intended to help believers rest and experience eternity on a weekly basis.
Each episode of this series will consist of one letter from the 14-letter collection, read by writer, storyteller, song-writer, and host of BYUradio’s The Apple Seed, Sam Payne.
In 2018, President Russell M Nelson, the leader of the Church requested that members refer to themselves as Latter-day Saints and to the Church as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
This book was published in 2013, so you’ll hear the narrator refer to Mormons and the Mormon Church throughout the readings. We hope this historical artifact doesn’t keep you from enjoying the wisdom of the letters. -
In Letter 5 the narrator shares how scripture impacts and influences our lives.
Each episode of this series will consist of one letter from the 14-letter collection, read by writer, storyteller, song-writer, and host of BYUradio’s The Apple Seed, Sam Payne.
In 2018, President Russell M Nelson, the leader of the Church requested that members refer to themselves as Latter-day Saints and to the Church as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
This book was published in 2013, so you’ll hear the narrator refer to Mormons and the Mormon Church throughout the readings. We hope this historical artifact doesn’t keep you from enjoying the wisdom of the letters. -
In Letter 4 the narrator describes true saving faith and how we can develop a more genuine trust in God.
Each episode of this series will consist of one letter from the 14-letter collection, read by writer, storyteller, song-writer, and host of BYUradio’s The Apple Seed, Sam Payne.
In 2018, President Russell M Nelson, the leader of the Church requested that members refer to themselves as Latter-day Saints and to the Church as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
This book was published in 2013, so you’ll hear the narrator refer to Mormons and the Mormon Church throughout the readings. We hope this historical artifact doesn’t keep you from enjoying the wisdom of the letters. -
In Letter 3 the narrator explores the idea of idolatry and how we can sacrifice our own idols (and stories) to draw nearer to Christ.
Each episode of this series will consist of one letter from the 14-letter collection, read by writer, storyteller, song-writer, and host of BYUradio’s The Apple Seed, Sam Payne.
In 2018, President Russell M Nelson, the leader of the Church requested that members refer to themselves as Latter-day Saints and to the Church as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
This book was published in 2013, so you’ll hear the narrator refer to Mormons and the Mormon Church throughout the readings. We hope this historical artifact doesn’t keep you from enjoying the wisdom of the letters. -
In Letter 2, the narrator describes the importance of work, weaving in personal stories about what work can and cannot accomplish for us.
Each episode of this series will consist of one letter from the 14-letter collection, read by writer, storyteller, song-writer, and host of BYUradio’s The Apple Seed, Sam Payne.
In 2018, President Russell M Nelson, the leader of the Church requested that members refer to themselves as Latter-day Saints and to the Church as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
This book was published in 2013, so you’ll hear the narrator refer to Mormons and the Mormon Church throughout the readings. We hope this historical artifact doesn’t keep you from enjoying the wisdom of the letters. -
The conceit of these short essays is that S, a young friend of the narrator, who is called A, has asked a difficult question of some sort, a question we the audience aren’t privy to, and these letters are a response to the young questioner. In Letter 1 the narrator advises S. on the work necessary if one chooses to be a disciple of Jesus Christ, discussing the complexities of life, the importance of personal responsibility, and the essence of living one's faith.
Each episode of this series will consist of one letter from the 14-letter collection, read by writer, storyteller, song-writer, and host of BYUradio’s The Apple Seed, Sam Payne.
In 2018, President Russell M Nelson, the leader of the Church requested that members refer to themselves as Latter-day Saints and to the Church as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
This book was published in 2013, so you’ll hear the narrator refer to Mormons and the Mormon Church throughout the readings. We hope this historical artifact doesn’t keep you from enjoying the wisdom of the letters. -
Adam Miller talks to Steve about the inspiration behind his 2013 "Letters to a Young Mormon"--his own children--and the reception this collection of essays has received over the past decade.
Think of this discussion as a foreword to In Good Faith Presents: Letters to a Young Mormon, a reading of Miller's essays by Sam Payne, host of The Apple Seed.
Adam is a professor of philosophy at Collin College in McKinney, Texas. He earned a BA in Comparative Literature from Brigham Young University and an MA and PhD in Philosophy from Villanova University. He is the author of eight books and serves as the current director of the Mormon Theology Seminar. He and his wife, Gwen, have three children.
In 2018, President Russell M Nelson, the leader of the Church requested that members refer to themselves as Latter-day Saints and to the Church as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
This book was published in 2013, so you’ll hear the narrator refer to Mormons and the Mormon Church throughout the readings. We hope this historical artifact doesn’t keep you from enjoying the wisdom of the letters. -
Steve, Lia, James, and Alia test their interfaith trivia knowledge as they take Interfaith America's online quiz! How many answers does our team know?
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Steve talks with Heather and Lia about our end of life miniseries, upcoming Ed week appearance, and our return September 1 with a contemplation miniseries.
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Steve hosts Corinna Tanner, Sudam Mane, and Joshua Rager for a discussion about what happens after we die.
Corinna Trujillo Tanner joined the Brigham Young University College of Nursing as an Assistant Professor in 2019, after completing her PhD and a two-year National Institutes of Health Research Fellowship in cancer, aging and end of life. She holds post master’s certificates in Gerontology, Adult Nurse Practitioner training and an International Certificate in Caring and Healing. She is passionate about guiding students in honoring and fostering late life potential and creating an age-inclusive culture.
Sudam Mane is a P.h.D student in Analytical Chemistry at Brigham Young University. He grew up in the Sahyadri Mountain Ranges in India, earned master’s degrees in chemistry from Shivaji University, and then worked 13 years in the pharmaceutical industry before coming to BYU.
Joshua Rager is a pastor in the Crosspoint Utah network. Originally from Michigan, he served 14 years in various pastoral roles in North Carolina, where he received a bachelor's degree in Theology. His wife Amanda of 16 years and he moved to Utah in 2019 with their two children, to share the biblical Gospel and serve among a network of house churches in the state. -
How can we continue learning and healing as we approach the end of our mortal life? Jewels Olsen sits down with Steve for a conversation about the end of life and how we can approach it with peace and reassurance, and how we can honor those we know who are dying.
Jewels Olsen is a chaplain at Applegate Home and Hospice in Utah, where she has a passion for supporting those nearing the end-of-life transition. She is familiar with many traditions and practices and provides spiritual care for a wide variety of people. -
What is a holy death and how can we make sure our loved ones experience peace and love as they die? Episcopal Bishop Phyllis Spiegel joins Steve to describe how we can prepare ourselves and those who are dying for a process we all experiences.
The Rt. Rev. Phyllis A. Spiegel was consecrated as the 12th Bishop of Utah on September 17, 2022. She is passionate about The Episcopal Church’s work of deepening discipleship through daily practices of faith, believing that deepening our daily walk with God profoundly changes the way we walk in the world. She has done much study on the topic of death and afterlife in her tradition. - Näytä enemmän
