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Millions watched McKenna Breinholt reunite with her birth family on national television in 2024. What many watching didn't know is the road that led McKenna to that point—the addictions she'd worked to overcome and the reason why she boldly testified of Jesus Christ from her first audition on the show. On this week's episode, McKenna shares the love of God she's felt all along the way. 2:17- The Beginnings of a Talent 6:05- Adoption 9:57- Addiction and a Priesthood Blessing 19:21- Reconnecting with Birth Family 26:25- A Mother's Sacrifice 29:51- American Idol with Jesus 34:48- Two Families Coming Together 36:47- Why the Gospel? Why the Church? 45:00- "But God" 49:23- What Does It Mean to Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? "Is this a place that I can go to and feel like I can fully grow with the Lord and feel like I can be my best self and learn to be my best self? Yes. Is this a place where I feel the most joy? Yes. Is this a place where my family is? Yes. And is this a place where I can serve others and learn how to do that? Yes. …I can't help but feel that my cup has overflowed here."

Sam Merrill has made some big shots and missed some big shots. Through both, he's learned to focus less on what just happened and more on becoming better and preparing for what comes next. On this week's episode, Sam shares how a practice of daily repentance has influenced the way he approaches both his faith and his career in the NBA. "When you look at a team that is all in, it's every guy is doing the best that they can do to help the team win—whatever that looks like. There's a level of humility that that takes. You can have no pride, no egos, and everyone is focused on what really matters. And I think from a gospel perspective it's really similar. It's not all in on being perfect but having a constant desire to get better and to strive to be the best that you can be." 2:17- The Aggie Example of Returned Missionaries 4:32- Resilience and Dedication Learned in Nicaragua 13:18- A Temple in Cleveland! 18:20- Ready to Serve a Mission 21:16- The Support of a Spouse 23:01- Perspective Provided by Faith 25:06- Working for a Spot in the League 27:47- Donovan Mitchell and 'Money Merrill' 29:45- The Blessing of Going Home 31:31- Big Shots and Big Moments 36:44- What Does It Mean to Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Links: From the Logo with Jimmer Fredette interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMawE8oUpE4 Sam Merrill's Big Shot at Utah State: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShC02_e8UbM Donovan Mitchell in Money Merrill Jersey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcF_D9tY-Ww "Anyone who imagines that bliss is normal is going to waste a lot of time running around shouting that he has been robbed. The fact is that most putts don't drop, most beef is tough, most children grow up to be just like people, most successful marriages require a high degree of mutual toleration, and most jobs are more often dull than otherwise. Life is just like an old time rail journey ... delays, sidetracks, smoke, dust, cinders, and jolts, interspersed only occasionally by beautiful vistas and thrilling bursts of speed. The trick is to thank the Lord for letting you have the ride." ― Jenkin Lloyd Jones Brad Wilcox, "My Grace is Sufficient" - https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/brad-wilcox/his-grace-is-sufficient/

It is difficult to understand what happened on Thursday, May 14, 2026, when Marla Gale somehow survived a devastating car accident despite suffering severe injuries, while her 13-year-old son was killed instantly. In this week's episode, Marla shares what she experienced that day and what God has shown her in the days since. Through unimaginable loss and miraculous survival, one thing has become clear: God is in charge. 2:09- Parker Gale 7:16- Nature Vs. Nurture 10:47- The Day of the Accident 13:57- Prepared 17:38- The Truck Driver 20:49- Recovery, Realization and Healing 28:12- Family Support 30:17- Joy Cometh in the Mourning 34:40- Due Dates 45:08- Parker's Temple Endowment 47:56- Help to Stand 52:50- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? "If you're here living, you're supposed to be here and if someone isn't here anymore, it's because they're supposed to be there." Links: Articles about Marla's accident: https://www.deseret.com/faith/2026/05/24/latter-day-saint-influencer-marla-gale-receives-outpouring-support-after-tragedy-car-accident/ https://people.com/13-year-old-boy-dies-after-family-minivan-collides-with-semi-truck-at-dangerous-intersection-11978993 President Nelson quote about joy: "The joy we feel has little to do with the circumstances of our lives and everything to do with the focus of our lives" https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2016/10/joy-and-spiritual-survival?lang=eng President Nelson's "A Plea to My Sisters": https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2015/10/a-plea-to-my-sisters?lang=eng

What if the greatest gift of Christmas isn't something we buy, but something we become? Sharon Eubank, global humanitarian director for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, shares what she's learned about meaningful giving—and how each of us can better serve and lift others this holiday season. 3:29- Character Developed in Giving and Receiving 8:19- Safeguarding Dignity 11:42- Approaching the Enormity of the World's Suffering 18:03- Joining Hands 22:56- The Power of Presence 28:40- The Salvation Army 34:33- Sparking Hope 38:53- Multiplying and Replenishing 43:22- "Love's Pure Light" 46:48- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? "If we can be the one that's handing them the can [of food] or listening to their story or reading a scripture with them or inviting them to our table to spark the hope that starts, aren't we lucky?" Links: "Doing Small Things With Great Love" - https://www.deseretbook.com/product/PR00001103.html?cgid=books_nonfiction "Silent Night, Love's Pure Light" - https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/broadcasts/christmas-devotional/2018/12/silent-night-loves-pure-light?lang=eng

Emily Utt has one of the most unique jobs within the Church: she spends her days inside its most sacred and historic spaces. Sometimes that means slipping on a hard hat; other times it means uncovering stories and artifacts that deepen our understanding of the faith's heritage. In this episode, Emily shares what she's learned from a career spent safeguarding holy places—and why these spaces should matter to each of us. 1:43- What Constitutes a Sacred Space? 4:49- Remembering and Connection 9:55- We are Them 16:40- A Very Cool Job 19:09- Principles of Preservation 24:47- Appropriateness and Real People 27:22- Why Spend Time in Sacred Spaces? 31:33- Kirtland Temple 37:46- Until You've Been in Their Home 44:21- Looking Forward and Looking Back 50:07- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? "I imagine every person in the world has a place that would be their waters of Mormon and how beautiful is that place, for there they came to know God." Links: Follow Him podcast with Emily- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/followhim/id1545433056?i=100070927727 Hi Five Live with Emily- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xy1wPXog1q8

John Koelliker is a young dad doing his best to care for his family while leading a growing startup as its founder and CEO. Much of the way he lives today comes from watching another dad—his own father, David Koelliker—who passed away in 2019 after battling a brain tumor for nearly a decade. 2:05- Consecration and Cancer 5:45- Confidence as a Missionary 7:41- Achievable Ends 11:30- The Act of Kneeling 13:16- An Entrepreneurial Itch 15:28- And Culture 17:30- A Champion of the Underdog 19:53- Failure and Faith 21:43- The People That Give Us Wings 25:30- Sports and Work 28:28- Leadership 31:12- What Does It Mean to Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? "I think the 'Be ye therefore perfect' has always felt like such an insurmountable challenge for all of us and I think it taught me that perfection in action certainly is but perfection in intent or in your heart is something that feels a little bit more attainable." Links: "Everyone Needs a Brain Tumor" by David Koelliker- https://www.amazon.com/Everybody-Needs-Brain-Tumor-Koelliker/dp/0692993118 Leland- https://www.joinleland.com/ Kore Baseball- https://a.co/d/g3nmL7d Forbes 30 Under 30- https://www.forbes.com/30-under-30/2023/education?profile=leland