By the Book

In this episode, we talk about the book "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens with Anna Millett.Anna is a student at UVU & is studying literature. She currently works in a Library doing story time & likes going to conferences to present on how to improve story times & has incorporated ASL into those as well! Book on Audible: https://amzn.to/45JrWR8Book in paperback: https://amzn.to/4dXmJr8Book in hardcover: https://amzn.to/43Jyi1PBook on Kindle: https://amzn.to/43MnNJB

In this episode, we talk about the book "The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt" by Edmund Morris with my friend, Gage Thornton.Gage & I served in the same mission in Baltimore Maryland in 2021 & recently reconnected through a friend of a friend. He is a student studying Mechanical Engineering at Utah State University & plans on pursuing a career in law after graduation. Book on Audible: https://amzn.to/46OZix1Book in paperback: https://amzn.to/4nTpw8sBook in hardcover: https://amzn.to/3VLhUc7Book on Kindle: https://amzn.to/3WiOKBm

In this episode, we talk about the book "The Boy Crisis" by Warren Farrell & John Gray with my friend, Jena Johnson.Jena & I met in the Marriage & Family Marriage Studies Major at BYU Idaho & then went on a trip to NYC to visit the United Nations in March, where we really connected & became friends. She just finished her internship with United FamiliesInternational. She is married to Blake & they just found out they are having a baby in January! Book on Audible: https://amzn.to/45gthybBook in paperback: https://amzn.to/40tXdV4Book in hardcover: https://amzn.to/40wCbVPBook on Kindle: https://amzn.to/4lGb5DY

In this episode, we talk about the book "The Red Tent" by Anita Diamant with my friend, Carlie Langhaim.Carlie is a 5-time Ironman, a collegiate golfer at Webber State University, & she is married to Ryan & they have three lovely children together. Book on Audible: https://amzn.to/4lIUkrWBook in paperback: https://amzn.to/3TT3u8YBook in hardcover: https://amzn.to/3GZ5c5FBook on Kindle: https://amzn.to/44YPzmZ

In this episode, we talk about the book "Redeeming Love" by Francine Rivers with my friend, Mya Flintoff.Mya & I met in 8th grade & we went to high school together. She is so smart & a great student. She graduated from nursing school in 2021, got married in 2022, & currently works in labor & delivery. She & her husband Lane have two darling children. Book on Audible: https://amzn.to/45nVxOzBook in paperback: https://amzn.to/40Ti58rBook in hardcover: https://amzn.to/3IF9K1IBook on Kindle: https://amzn.to/4nSBNuC

In this episode, we talk about the book "The Let Them Theory" by Mel Robins with my friend, Ireland Vassallo.Ireland & I met in High School in Washington State. She is married to Brandon & they have 2 darling children together. She loves to read & is interested in health & self-help.Book on Audible: https://amzn.to/3TQhJLRBook in hardcover: https://amzn.to/45gCgiXBook on Kindle: https://amzn.to/4o0wzgr

In this episode, we talk about the book "For All Eternity" by John L. Lund with my friend, Emily Udall. Emily & I met in my hometown in 2021 while she was serving a mission for our church & then we reconnected at a meeting church in Rexburg, Idaho. She is currently a student at BYU Idaho studying Elementary Education with a minor in Teaching English as a Second Language & she will be graduating next fall. Book in paperback: https://amzn.to/4eylZcnBook in hard cover: https://amzn.to/40wvVgrBook on Kindle: https://amzn.to/3TnS4tzThe audiobook is available on Desseret Bookshelf.

In this episode, we talk about the book "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom with my friend, Shae Wright.Shae & I met through our mutual friend & past guest, Jane Leatham. (Here is a link to the episode with Jane: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0qGGNYNgEfR8ikmaX5v07f?si=2b6fb9f56c234b1c) Shae is from a small town in Alberta, Canada & is currently a student at BYU Idaho studying Animal Science & will graduate in December. Book on Audible: https://amzn.to/3I9udvdBook in paperback: https://amzn.to/44cw5MuBook in hard cover: https://amzn.to/4ly9orHBook on Kindle: https://amzn.to/4014Lya

In this episode, we talk about the book "The Power of Awareness" by Neville Goddard with my friend, Tyler Martin.Tyler Martin is a high-performance coach, entrepreneur, and founder of All In: Body, Business, Belief — a coaching movement helping men build strength, freedom, and purpose in every area of life. He has built and scaled multiple successful businesses, including a rock climbing gym, a CrossFit affiliate, and an asphalt construction company. During entrepreneurship, he spent 10 years as a paramedic and firefighter, ending his service as a captain — a role that sharpened his leadership, resilience, and no-excuses mindset. Today, he coaches high-performing individuals to go all in on their health, their business, and their belief systems — helping them realign their lives, reignite their discipline, and reclaim their potential. He’s also a devoted husband and father, and he believes true success isn’t just about building a life you can look at — it’s about building a life you can live fully.Book on Audible: https://amzn.to/44wXcRaBook in paperback: https://amzn.to/4exd7DTBook in hard cover: https://amzn.to/4lbyBbFBook on Kindle: https://amzn.to/4eyI7TX

In this episode, we talk about the book "The Knight in Rusty Armor" by  Robert Fisher with my friend Mitch Moss.Mitch is a student at BYU Idaho studying Organizational Psychology. We met through a past guest & his brother, Jake Moss. He is a Spikeball enthusiast and ambassador.Book in paperback: https://amzn.to/40CNsnf

In this episode, we talk about the book "The Power of Showing Up" by Daniel J Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson with my friend Annie Hansen.Annie was just married to Morgan Hansen & is so excited to be starting her life with him. She is a finance major at BYU Idaho & graduates in the fall. She is interested in pursuing a career in financial planning, working with people to use her academic experience to bless lives finical and personally. We met at the CrossFit gym here in Rexburg & she recently won a weight lifting competition on the BYU Idaho campus.Book on Audible: https://amzn.to/3GcWW1DBook in paperback: https://amzn.to/3ZFltTKBook in hardcover: https://amzn.to/4kYQhHyBook on Kindle: https://amzn.to/3TCxyW8

In this episode, we talk about a book that is currently in the process of being written with the author himself! It is called "Charity in Everyday Family Life” by Dr. Scott Gardner. Dr. Garner is currently a professor at Brigham Young University Idaho. In the episode, he tells us what the book is about, his inspiration for writing the book, & what we can do to become more charitable ourselves.As soon as the book is published, the link will be available here.

In this episode, we talk about the book "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens" by Sean Covey with my sister, Leah White.Leah is about to start her senior year of high school & is excited to pursue a college education after graduation. Leah is an excellent athlete & has been working with a personal trainor to imporve her soccer skills. She is also a very talented pianist and vocalist. Book on Audible: https://amzn.to/46cu2tlBook in paperback: https://amzn.to/4lg0a3QBook in library binding: https://amzn.to/46qe0feBook on Kindle: https://amzn.to/4exxoZP

In this episode, we talk about the book "You Are Special" by Max Lucado with Chris Specht.Chris Specht is my grandma on my mom's side. She is the mother of 4 & the grandma of 16. She has been a hairdresser since she was 19. She also just celebrated 50 years of marriage to my grandpa.Book on Board Book: https://amzn.to/464GJGcBook in paperback: https://amzn.to/4ea3kDjBook in hardcover: https://amzn.to/3T3BT4CBook on Kindle: https://amzn.to/4leop1N

In this episode, we talk about the book "Intuitive Eating" by Evelyn Tribole & Elyse Resch, with my friend Jane Leatham.Jane & I met at the Teton CrossFit gym here in Rexburg. She is a student at BYU Idaho studying _____. Book on Audible: https://amzn.to/4eiQZgqBook in paperback: https://amzn.to/4egxCo4Book in spiral bound: https://amzn.to/4echN1DBook on Kindle: https://amzn.to/40gJaSr

In this episode, we talk about the book "As a Man Thinketh" by James Allen with Jake Moss.Jake and I met in the Child & Family Advocacy Society at BYU Idaho. He is a Marriage & Family Studies major at BYUI with the goal to become an MFT (Marriage & Family Therapist). He has worked as a wilderness therapy instructor & currently works as a juvenile corrections rehab tech.Book on Audible: https://amzn.to/4mSEiwqBook in paperback: https://amzn.to/43CCaRZBook in hardcover: https://amzn.to/4kAMIqIBook on Kindle: https://amzn.to/3ZsqIG5

In this episode, we talk about the book "Library Lion" by Michelle Knudsen with my friend Rebecca Blackhurst.Rebecca loves art, thrifting, and listening to Broadway musicals. She is a Marriage & Family Studies student at BYU Idaho. She is married to Augustus Blue & they are expecting their first baby girl this month! Book in paperback: https://amzn.to/3ZUUAuOBook in hardcover: https://amzn.to/4kHmJxOBook on Kindle: https://amzn.to/445VkjoBook read on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T18NCobS43cBook read by Anna Millett: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKnEWVnS4sg/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=bXZoMDFsMmtzN2Q0

In this episode, we talk about the book "How Will You Measure Your Life?" by Clayton Christensen, James Allworth, & Karen Dillon with my uncle, David Specht.Dave is a Senior Fellow at the Drucker School of Management, an author of 2 books, his most recent book being “The Family Business Whisperer”. He is the father of 6 lovely children. His professional mission is to preserve families and perpetuate businesses. Book on Audible: https://amzn.to/3T1on1cBook in paperback: https://amzn.to/4e2TNOFBook in hardcover: https://amzn.to/43LWgYYBook on Kindle: https://amzn.to/3Hg3cpI“The Family Business Whisperer” by David Specht: https://amzn.to/4jvhM9Y"The Farm Whisperer: Secrets to Preserving Families and Perpetuating Farms" by David Specht: https://amzn.to/3ZLkhhk

In this episode we talk about the book “How to Avoid Falling in Love with a Jerk” by John Van Epp with Ava Turner. Ava is currently a senior in her undergraduate program studying Marriage and Family Studies at BYU Idaho, where she found her passion for relationship education & mental health, & family advocacy. She now works as part of BYU-Idaho's Hope Council, doing mental health advocacy, awareness, and education & as a T.A. for a Child & Family Advocacy class on campus. After graduation, Ava hopes to empower individuals & families as a Family Life Educator & Christian Family Advocate—helping others to build strong & healthy dating, marriage, & parent-child relationships in their homes & communities. Above all, Ava aspires to use her knowledge, passion, and skills to be an intentional & loving wife and future mother in her own family. https://www.instagram.com/bythebookwithkatie?igsh=cGlvdDNyYzgxeWR1&utm_source=qr Book on Audible: https://amzn.to/43ui1w8Book in paperback: https://amzn.to/4dA9E6IBook in hardcover: https://amzn.to/4mAcGvQBook on Kindle: https://amzn.to/45rUVsv

In this episode, we talk about the book "The Coddling of the American Mind" by Greg Lukianoff & Jonathan Haidt with Savannah Nelson.Savannah recently graduated from BYU Idaho with a bachelor's degree in Marriage & Family Studies. She is a published author (link below), & is currently working a social work job & deciding if she wants to become a Marriage and Family Therapist or a forensic interviewer.Book on Audible: https://amzn.to/3SetCKCBook in paperback: https://amzn.to/3GVW81kBook in hardcover: https://amzn.to/43sue4FBook on Kindle: https://amzn.to/4ksB2WOLink to Savannah's article: https://ifstudies.org/blog/ending-the-cycle-of-intergenerational-child-abuse