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As members of the Church prepare to sustain Dallin H. Oaks as our next prophet, Mark unpacks who President Oaks really is. Discovering more about his life, accomplishments, and family, your confidence in sustaining him as The Prophet will increase.
Mark sits down with Bruce Chang to discuss how parents can help our children thrive while on the mission, and after. Bruce is an an amazing teacher in the institute at USU and has a passion for helping the younger generation become converted to Christ and His mission. Bruce Provides exceptional advice on parenting our children during this unique phase of life.
Mark and Janie discuss the power of The Family Proclamation, its timely teachings and warnings, and how we can better be defenders of the family during these turbulent times. The Family Proclamation just hit its 30th Anniversary, which is a prime example of how prophets see around corners, and prepare us for what is ahead. We invite you to read The Family Proclamation if you never have or even if it has been a while.
Mark uses research and gospel truths to teach the real doctrine of perfectionism, and how it is troubling our youth. If you or someone you know struggles with perfectionism, share this message with them.
Mark and Janie discuss the importance of teaching our children the gospel and helping them to come to know Christ. They discuss how we can create a Christ centered home.
Mark and Janie discuss the importance of helping our children become converted to Jesus Christ, and how at home we can be more active in teaching our kids the gospel.
Mark D. Ogletree and Randal A. Wright, discuss how grandparents can be more intentional and influential. Check out their book coming out on intentional grand-parenting.
Mark D. Ogletree and Kevin Hinckley, a licensed professional counselor, sit down to discuss how better we can deal with difficult personalities, and how The Lord expects us to treat others.Find their book HERE
Authors Mark D. Ogletree, Ph.D., and S. Matthew Cook, J.D. Discuss there forthcoming book about miracles. In the book they weave together powerful scripture insights and true, contemporary stories that testify of God’s hand in the details of our lives. You’ll come away with a deeper understanding of how miracles work and a greater ability to recognize the miracles that occur in your own life.Find their book HERE
Mark sits down with Tiffany Rice from the viral instagram account @christcenteredparenthood to discuss what we can do to be more like Christ as we parent. Tiffany has incredible experiences, insights, and teachings to help parents understand how to use Christ to improve our parenting and connect with our children
This podcast is from Mark’s other podcast, the Stand By My Servants Podcast. Mark dives into the Prophet David O. Mckay as a father, and his teachings on parenthood. Despite David O. Mckay’s busy life as a church leader, apostle, and prophet; he was an incredible parent and husband, and made those duties his greatest priority. Check out Marks Book- No Other Success: The Parenting Practices of David O. Mckay on Amazon, for a deeper look into the life of President Mckay.
Mark and Janie talk about the power that comes into our lives from visiting church historical sites. They discuss their own personal experiences, and the experiences of others who have deeply strengthened their faith by visiting these sites. Mark and Janie encourage everyone who can to prioritize visiting church history sites and temples to help our youth feel the power of the restoration.
Mark sits down with Jennifer Yorgason Thatcher to discuss what we can do to cultivate the conversion of our youth. Jen has incredible experiences, insights, and doctrine to help us as leaders and parents understand our role in helping our youth become converted to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Mark sits down with Chelsea Chipman to discuss the challenges teenagers face today, and how parents can support them and respond to them when their teens confide in them. Chelsea has been an educator in seminaries and institutes, she was a seminary principal, and now works as a trainer for seminary and institute teachers at BYU. She has a passion for working with the youth and helping them stay on the covenant path. Here insights and resources in this episode are extremely helpful for any parent with teenagers.
Mark and Janie share the importance of being intentional parents and grandparents. They discuss the importance of having a plan and a vision for your family. They share one of their family mottos that has become deeply meaningful to the Ogletree family.
Mark and Janie discuss the challenges and benefits that come with having children, and maybe even grand children who need time and attention, and also having elderly parents who need attention and love as well. This situation falls on the age groups of 40-70 and they are called the “Sandwich Generation”
Mark sits down with the co-author of his new book, Brayden McFadden, to express the reason for writing this book, and give some insights from the book to help anyone “surviving” anxiety to start “thriving” in their anxiety.Find the book here:https://www.amazon.com/Anxiety-Can-Be-Your-Superpower/dp/1462149421
(This is a repeat episode)
Mark and Janie dive into what parents can do to help their children feel confident in deciding to get married. Mark and Janie are joined by their 7 daughters toward the end of the episode to give their 2 cents on what can be done in the home to prepare our children for marriage and adulthood.You may here crying at foot steps in this episode! Grandkids galore when our kids are in town.
Mark and Janie dive into why so many of our young adults find it hard to make the marriage decision, and what could be causing the decline of marriage rates in America.