A Decade Never to be Forgotten

SummaryJake Harmer returns for his second annual check-in on A Decade Never to Be Forgotten. He reflects on welcoming a fourth child, growing Family History StoryBooks to 120 titles and more than 8,000 printed books, and asking what experiences he wants his own storybook to preserve. Jake and Jethro discuss using AI to research, write, and illustrate family-history books; discerning truth in an age of synthetic video; serving in a bishopric and helping young men pursue longer-term goals; using AI to complete plumbing and electrical work in a home addition; fatherhood; and what the next year may bring.Chapters0:00 — Welcome & a Year of Reflection1:30 — A New Baby and Family History StoryBooks3:48 — What Belongs in a Life Story?9:17 — Research, Writers, and AI-Assisted Books12:26 — AI Image Generation and Consistent Characters19:57 — Synthetic Media and Spiritual Discernment22:20 — Making the Storybook Business Work24:20 — Serving in the Bishopric and Learning Through Trials34:03 — Sharing Faith Online39:08 — Helping Young Men Pursue Long-Term Goals45:37 — Using AI for a Home Addition47:40 — Baptism and Spiritual Moments49:35 — Being Present With Family54:00 — What the Next Year May Bring56:10 — AI as a Tool for CreativityShow NotesJournal your own decade at adecadenevertobeforgotten.com or adntbf.comJake's Family History StoryBooks work turns family research into illustrated books for descendants.Topics include AI-assisted research and illustration, spiritual discernment, church service, long-term goals for youth, home improvement, and being present with family.Referenced in this episode: President Russell M. Nelson's teaching about the Holy Ghost, Job, Ether and the brother of Jared, the Stripling Warriors, and recent AI filmmaking.Added/created/modified by Codex on 2026.08.20 17:27 on ombee.

Summary Becky Sampson returns for her second annual check-in on A Decade Never to Be Forgotten. On her 53rd birthday, Becky and host Jethro explore how she's grown closer to the Savior through personal trials, the power of choosing love in the midst of a difficult custody situation and blended family dynamics, using AI alongside the Spirit, recognizing "God drops" in everyday life, navigating the last days with faith and grounding practices, finding joy through surrender and acceptance, the painful yet refining journey of not having biological children, stepping into authenticity in her third marriage and business ventures, and the ripple effect of coaching others to reach their potential. Chapters 0:00 — Welcome & Introduction0:53 — Growing Closer to the Savior3:22 — Faith Through Imperfection7:22 — Learning to Love: God's One Question8:42 — Near-Death Experiences & the Afterlife15:16 — God Drops as a Superpower20:58 — Using AI with the Spirit26:20 — Signs of the Last Days31:57 — Finding Joy in the Chaos34:44 — Lessons in Marriage & Partnership37:49 — Her Granddaughter & Choosing Love42:32 — Motherhood, Loss & God's Bigger Plan50:23 — Mortality Is Just a Sliver63:34 — Stepping Into Authenticity76:36 — The Ripple Effect & Closing Thoughts Show Notes Journal your own decade at adecadenevertobeforgotten.com or adntbf.comBecky's business: Only Subpoenas (subpoena services for attorneys)Becky's coaching: The Ripple Effect (coaching coaches and service providers)Referenced: Elder Bednar's talk to temple workers on the last days; Elder Uchtdorf on our molecular insignificance vs. divine worth; Elder Gong's upcoming AI fireside; Ether 12:27; the story of Eli and Samuel (Come, Follow Me); Gene R. Cook on miscarriage and eternal motherhoodBecky's quote: "Don't ever look back unless you're looking back to see how far you've come."

Former BYU center Connor Pay is back for year two of his decade-long journey — and what a year it's been. From the highs of NFL mini camps with the Seattle Seahawks and Las Vegas Raiders, to an unexpected pivot into college coaching and international entrepreneurship, Connor's story is proof that God's plan is almost never the plan you made.In this episode:The NFL dream — and what actually happened. Connor breaks down the brutal reality of life as an undrafted free agent: the bidding wars that went dark, the piece of paper in his locker, the flights that got canceled, and why not getting preseason film can end a career before it starts.Coaching at BYU. How a conversation with head coach Kalani Sitake turned into a full-time staff position — and why Connor never saw it coming.The We Are One Foundation. Connor is heading to Tonga in June to open an employment center for 130 remote workers, running in partnership with BYU Pathway. He's the VP of the foundation and co-founder of the affiliated company alongside Isaiah Kafue.NIL, the transfer portal, and real talk about money. Connor lived on both sides of the NIL era and is now coaching guys through it. His message: you may never make this much money again — invest now.Elder Rasband. A two-and-a-half-hour conversation about honesty, NIL, and revelation — leading to a friendship that ended with an apostle sealing Connor and his new wife Mallory in the temple.Mallory. She DM'd him on Instagram. He responded. They got married in February. Two months in, he's already the one filling up her water bottle before bed.D&C 88:73 and a phone password that finally made sense. One of the most quietly powerful "hand of the Lord" stories you'll hear — seven years in the making.How to receive revelation — what Elder Rasband taught Connor's younger brother Austin that applies to all of us.Links:Track your own decade: adecadenevertobeforgotten.com — use the daily journal to answer a new question every day and watch your perspective change over the yearsThe app: adntbf.comWant to follow Connor's journey? Tune in again next year — and next time, Mallory's joining too.

In this episode of A Decade Never To Be Forgotten, Jethro catches up with Savannah one year after her mission. A lot has changed—she got married to her high school sweetheart Alec after reconnecting over the summer, and they moved fast with intention and spiritual confirmation.Topics covered:How Savannah and Alec reconnected after their missions and decided to get married within monthsFinding spiritual confirmation through peace rather than dramatic revelationMaintaining good habits from missionary life in the "real world"The importance of regular temple attendance and finding something new each visitEarly marriage adjustments (including learning to cook!)Switching from nursing to Communication Disorders/Speech Language PathologyRunning her first marathon with minimal training—and losing four toenailsLooking ahead to graduate school and using her spiritual gift of loving people in her future career

In this annual father-daughter conversation, Jethro D. Jones sits down with his daughter Cali to reflect on 2024 and look ahead to an exciting 2025. Cali shares her spiritual growth, her unique senior year with only three classes, her decision to serve a mission, and her travels to Germany.Key Topics Discussed:Spiritual Growth & Scripture StudyCali's deep dive into Doctrine & Covenants studyReading the Book of Mormon for the 9th timeWeekly temple attendance as a personal commitmentMaking Jesus Christ a priority, not just a goalSenior Year & Time ManagementTaking only 3 classes (English, Art, and Calculus)Learning Parkinson's Law firsthandUsing free time for temple visits, walks with mom, and workEarning the Seal of Biliteracy in SpanishMission DecisionAnnouncement of serving a mission starting August 2025How the age change for sister missionaries influenced her decisionFeeling spiritually prepared and at peace with the choiceHopes to serve internationally and learn a new languageGermany Trip HighlightsTraveling with dad and staying with his mission friend's familyRunning 14 miles through a former coal mineVisiting Berlin, the Berlin Wall, and PragueExperiencing authentic German culture (including pasta with watered-down ketchup)Looking AheadMonthly challenges leading up to the mission (No Spend January, meditation in February)Track season and the steeplechaseRunning Katya's fundraiser for Shriners HospitalGraduating high school and trip to Scotland with momForest Frank concert with sister EloiseMemorable Quotes:"Last year I wanted to make Him a priority, but this year He is a priority.""I'm the most ready person out there—I'm not gonna be shy about that.""Being sad about it isn't really gonna change anything."Resources Mentioned:A Decade Never to Be Forgotten journaling app: adecadenevertobeforgotten.comCome Follow Me study programShriners Hospital fundraiser