Leading Saints Podcast

Tucker Boyle, a seminary and institute teacher of 25+ years who founded Harmony Road Retreats, talks about navigating faith transitions with nervous-system–aware spiritual practices. He describes losing black-and-white certainties, how spiritual experiences change, and why community, heart-first leadership, and retreat spaces matter. Short, human stories and practical approaches are woven throughout.

Michael Timms, best-selling author and leadership consultant who teaches teams to build high-performance organizations. He discusses defining accountability in a faith setting, translating broad spiritual results into measurable outcomes, and practical habits leaders can model. Short, actionable strategies cover motivating volunteers, avoiding micromanagement, and training new leaders for sustained ownership.

Steve Webber, author and longtime Church leader who served as a bishop and in many priesthood callings, shares his perspective on transforming home teaching into compassionate ministering. He discusses the shift to personalized, flexible visits. He highlights practical tactics like asking “What can I pray for?” and the importance of showing up, serving like Jesus, and using technology to stay connected.

Brandon Bennett, a BYU–Idaho religious education professor who taught seminary and institute for years, reframes the idea that “everything happens for a reason.” He explores four sources of trials and warns against quick explanations. He emphasizes Christ’s empathetic healing, practical steps to access the Savior’s power, and how leaders should mourn with and gently point people to Jesus.

Ganel-Lyn Condie, author, speaker, and mental health advocate, draws on faith and lived experience. She compares sourdough baking to spiritual growth. She describes sharing bread to spark conversation and heal. She talks about hosting informal gatherings to counter cliques and practicing vulnerability to help people feel seen.

Frank Schwartz, longtime church leader and CEO of F3 Nation with a background in psychology, talks about engaging men through simple gatherings. He describes how workouts, food, and shared activities build brotherhood. He emphasizes transformational experiences, warming men before vulnerability, and practical ways to start local men’s groups.

Eric Richards, a seminary and institute teacher and current bishop, brings decades of ward leadership and curriculum experience. He discusses practical frameworks for empowering members, techniques for gentle but honest counsel, guiding others to personal revelation, ways to foster hope and connection, and creative callings and meeting structures that help people draw closer to Jesus Christ.

Stephan Taeger, BYU Ancient Scripture professor and researcher in homiletics and narrative instruction, joins to unpack justification and sanctification. He explains how covenant standing and the sacrament shape faith and growth. Conversations cover perfectionism, bishops’ protective restrictions, mental health, sexual development, and teaching models that motivate faithful obedience.

In this insightful discussion, guests Kevin Jones, an experienced gospel-teaching practitioner, and Julie Hillyard, an educator, explore the innovative concept of 'flipped learning' in gospel study. They advocate for transforming traditional church meetings into interactive labs where members actively apply gospel principles. The duo emphasizes the importance of family engagement in the home-centered approach and provides practical strategies, like using specific Come, Follow Me prompts, to enhance discussion and personal testimonies.

Ernesto Quintanilla, co-host of Santos en Liderazgo and a former bishop, discusses the need for Spanish-language leadership resources in the Latino community. He shares insights on the hunger for effective leadership training and highlights grassroots initiatives, like a medical mission program, gaining traction across Central America. Ernesto contrasts cultural dynamics of Spanish wards in the U.S. with those in Latin America and offers advice on fostering cultural integration. He also previews inspiring interviews with diverse leaders addressing key community challenges.