For All The Saints With Ben Hancock
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English Latter-day Saint Ben Hancock Explores Faith by Interviewing Fascinating People.
Conversations to Refresh Your Faith Every Monday on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and More.
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Ashley Poulton is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the author of 'The Way To Becoming The Best Version Of Yourself: By Drawing Upon The Power of Jesus Christ.' I wanted to speak to Ash about the rise of self-improvement and self-development, partly due to the rise of podcasting, and how Jesus Christ can help in all of those righteous pursuits that aren't directly linked to Gospel discipleship. Some highlights from this episode include how to balance ambition w...
Bradley R. Wilcox is a professor of ancient scripture at Brigham Young University and was a counselor in the Young Men general presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from April 2020 to August 2025. I wanted to speak to Brad whilst I was in Utah to learn more about the doctrine of birthrights as well as hear his reflections on serving for 5 years as a General Officer in the Church. Some highlights from this episode include Brad's additional verse to 'I Am a Child...
Jenny Oaks Baker is a Grammy-nominated violinist and is a former member of the National Symphony Orchestra. Jenny has released twenty studio albums, several of which have ranked high on the Billboard charts. Jenny's Father, Dallin Harris Oaks, recently became the 19th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I wanted to speak to Jenny about the intersection of music and faith, the pursuit of mastery, and the influence of her parents who are incredibly influential in the ...
Stephen Jones is the host of the Scripture Central original podcast Let's Get Real. Stephen joined me for a fun episode to compare our lists of the top 5 BYU speeches of all-time. I've always loved watching BYU Speeches, we are lucky to have them and I'm grateful that BYU make them available for all of us. So...will it be a classic Elder Holland speech, the iconic Brad Wilcox speech, maybe a wildcard? Let's find out! Find all of the BYU Speeches here: www.speeches.byu.edu ...
John Bytheway is a bestselling author, favorite speaker, and part-time instructor at Brigham Young University, he co-hosts the followHim Podcast with Hank Smith. I wanted to speak to John to hear his insights on General Conference and reflections from serving on the Young Men's General Advisory Board for the last 5 years. Some highlights from this episode include John's journey into being the original Latter-day Saint 'influencer' you could say, as well as how to discern good mentors i...
In Utah, 4 local members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints join me to discuss what it's like to be a Church member in their area, and to reflect on the October 2025 General Conference of the Church. The participants were Brett, Sky, Lynzi, and Isaac. Some highlights from this episode include reflections on President Oaks's remarks at the close of Conference, why I hate McGriddles, and what everyone's favourite talk was. What were your takeaways from General Conferen...
Michel-Yves Bolloré is an author and entrepreneur, he co-wrote 'God, The Science, The Evidence' which sold over 400,000 copies in France, Spain and Italy - and is now coming to the UK and US. I wanted to speak to Michel to get an insight as more of a beginner into the comprehensive scientific evidences that God exists, a starting point to exploring more. Some highlights from this episode include why Michel put so much evidence into this book, why an understanding of the bridge between...
Stephen O. Smoot is a doctoral candidate in the department of Semitic and Egyptian Languages and Literature at the Catholic University of America. He earned a master’s degree from the University of Toronto in Near and Middle Eastern Civilisations (with a concentration in Egyptology) and bachelor’s degrees from Brigham Young University in Ancient Near Eastern Studies (with a concentration in Hebrew Bible) and German Studies. I wanted to speak to Stephen about the incredible new research he le...
Harry Clark is a TV star known for winning Series 2 of The Traitors in the United Kingdom. He has written a new book called 'Staying Faithful' where he discusses how his Catholic faith keeps him grounded. I wanted to speak to Harry to discuss his view of faith as a young person in the spotlight and why he feels so many people our age are returning to God. Some highlights from this episode include insights into what it's like to win The Traitors, how your relationship with God can be s...
Janiece Johnson is a church historian, an acquisition director at Deseret Book, and author of 'Themes in the Doctrine and Covenants: Revelation.' I wanted to speak to Janiece about the theme of revelation because it seems to be a significant focus from the pulpit at General Conference from President Russell M Nelson and others. Some highlights from this episode include how to interpret God's silence, the various ways revelation can be manifested, and stories of how to receive revelation fou...
Greg McKeown is an author, public speaker, leadership and business strategist. Greg wrote two iconic New York Times bestsellers: 'Essentialism; The Disciplined Pursuit of Less' and 'Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most.' I wanted to speak to Greg about applying the principles of his revolutionary books to our Latter-day Saint faith. Some highlights from this episode include being essentialist with advances in AI, how to find balance when you want to progress, what Greg learned...
Anastasia Kocheva is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from the Crimea Region of Ukraine. I wanted to speak to Anastasia about her experiences during the Russian Invasion of Ukraine, and to hear insights about how the Church operated during the war and where the Church is at now. Some highlights from this episode include how Anastasia always felt at home at church wherever she was, Anastasia's heart-wrenching story of giving birth to her newborn just before the war...
Ben Spackman is a Latter-day Saint historian of religion, science, and biblical interpretation, and the co-editor of 'The Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ & Evolution', a new BYU book. I wanted to speak to Ben to understand the history of how Latter-day Saints - and wider Christianity - have thought about the theory of evolution and how to navigate scientific discoveries that may seem at first to be at odds with your faith. Some highlights from this episode include Ben's view on how to r...
Joseph Parker is a world-class heavyweight boxer, former WBO Champion, and proud Latter-day Saint with deep Samoan roots. I wanted to speak to Joseph because beyond the boxing ring, his story of faith, family, and heritage is just as powerful as his performances against the best in the sport, including a potential clash with the current undisputed and undefeated Champion Oleksandr Usyk. Some highlights from this episode include: - Why his Latter-day Saint faith keeps him grounded through wi...
Mark Vernon is a British psychotherapist, writer and former Anglican priest. He is the author of the new book: Awake! William Blake and the Power of the Imagination. I wanted to speak to Mark to learn more about William Blake and understand how tapping into our spiritual side more, and our creative side, can aid us in our pursuit of faith in God. Some highlights from this episode include what Blake really meant by 'dark, satanic mills,' why imagination doesn't just mean daydreaming, and wha...
Jonas Rushworth is a 19-year-old European Gold-Medalist Champion in Gymnastics and an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the United Kingdom. I wanted to speak to Jonas as he pushes forward in his pursuit of the next Olympic games about what role his faith in God plays in his gymnastic success. Some highlights from this episode include why Jonas thinks faith is so important to elite athletes, how he balances the demands of his sport with the normal life of a ...
Our thanks to the village of Downham for allowing us the sacred opportunity to record this podcast live in St. Leonard's Chapel in Downham, and to Peter Fagg for being our amazing guest and sharing these powerful stories. A tiny English village. A wave of miracles, conversions, and faith. In our 100th episode, we uncover the story of Downham & Chatburn — two humble villages that changed the course of Latter-day Saint history forever. What happened here in the 1800s would ripple across g...
BJ Allen is a Professor of Marketing & Sales at Brigham Young University - Provo, and is the author of the book 'The Compensating Power of Christ.' I wanted to speak to BJ to properly understand what it means to 'apply the Atonement' of Jesus Christ in our daily lives when we deal with the general unfairness of mortality. Some highlights from this episode include learning how parents can rely on God when they're worried they've made parenting mistakes, why God doesn't always intervene w...
Olivia Whittaker served in the Salt Lake City Temple Square Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 2017-19. I wanted to speak to Olivia to take a peek behind the curtain of how Temple Square missions work and to hear what she learned from this unique experience. Some highlights from this episode include the daily encounters with Apostles, how Olivia developed an appreciation for Brigham Young, and why Temple Square missions are misunderstood! --- Follow For...
Jay Osmond is a global superstar and part of the Osmond family. He more recently created 'The Osmonds: A New Musical' and is a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I wanted to speak to Jay about the incredible impact that his family had on the Church of Jesus Christ specifically in the United Kingdom as we build up to our 100th podcast episode. Some highlights from this episode include the story of Jay's Mother sharing the Book of Mormon with the Queen, what E...
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