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Latter-day Profiles
Latter-day Profiles is a collaborative effort of students, faculty, and staff at Brigham Young University-Idaho. The program features in-depth interviews with noteworthy members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Guests range from leaders in business and industry to educators, musicians, and authors to volunteers. All have stories to tell that are interesting, informative, and thought-provoking.
Episodes
Latter-day ProfilesLatter-day Profiles Season 55 |Episode 5 | Craig Manning | Performance Psychologist
Former BYU women's tennis coach and renowned sports psychologist Dr. Craig Manning shares powerful principles of mental strength, high performance, and faith…
Latter-day ProfilesLatter-day Profiles Season 55 | Episode 4| Mary Richards | Church News Reporter
Church News reporter and podcast host Mary Richards shares inspiring stories of faith, global service, and witnessing the Lord's hand in everyday life. From…
Latter-day ProfilesLatter-day Profiles Season 55 | Episode 3| Tanner Christensen | Film Director, Producer & Editor
Film director and editor Tanner Christensen shares his journey behind the camera, following in the footsteps of his father, T.C. Christensen. After two decades…
Latter-day ProfilesLatter-day Profiles Season 55 | Episode 2| Ben Kjar | Professional Speaker & World Champion Wrestler
World Champion wrestler and international speaker Ben Kjar shares his incredible story of overcoming Crouzon Syndrome to become a victor, not a victim. As Utah…
Latter-day ProfilesLatter-day Profiles Season 55|Episode 1|Shima Baughman |Prof. of Law and Distinguished Fellow at BYU
From Iranian refugee to top BYU law professor, Shima Baughman shares her remarkable journey of faith, family, and public service. A Distinguished Fellow at the…
Latter-day ProfilesLatter-day Profiles Season 54 | Episode 10 | Jordan Abrams | Institute Director
Host Brian Howard welcomes Jordan Abrams, Institute Director for BYU-Pathway Worldwide. Growing up in the "Napoleon Dynamite" country of Southeast Idaho…
Latter-day ProfilesLatter-day Profiles Season 54 | Episode 9| Royce Bybee | Director, Mesa Temple Visitors’ Center
Former BYU quarterback Royce Bybee joins host Brian Howard to share a remarkable journey of faith and football. From being an All-American at Ricks College to…
Latter-day ProfilesLatter-day Profiles Season 54|Episode 8| T.J. Packard | Partner at Packard, Appleby & Rogers, P.C.
Host Brian Howard sits down with T.J. Packard, a CPA and partner at Packard, Appleby & Rogers. T.J. shares how a mission to Brazil and his time at BYU-Idaho…
Latter-day ProfilesLatter-day Profiles Season 54 | Episode 7 | Associate Vice President, Arizona State University
Host Brian Howard sits down with Candice Copple, Associate VP at ASU and Arizona Communication Director for the Church. A sixth-generation Arizonan, Candice…
Latter-day ProfilesLatter-day Profiles Season 54 | Episode 6 | Vice-President, Human Resources at Honeywell
Host Brian Howard sits down with Ryan Bingham, Vice President of Human Resources at Honeywell. From his early career in Idaho to leading a team of 140…
Latter-day ProfilesLatter-day Profiles Season 54 | Episode 5 | Jennifer Fenn | FamilySearch Coordinator
Host Brian Howard sits down with Jennifer Fenn, FamilySearch Coordinator at the Mesa Temple Visitors’ Center. A lifelong Arizonan, Jennifer shares profound…
Latter-day ProfilesLatter-day Profiles Season 54 | Episode 4 | Matt Riggs | Attorney at Riggs, Ellsworth & Porter
Host Brian Howard sits down with Elder Matthew Riggs, an Area Seventy and prominent Arizona attorney. From driving a UPS truck after law school to arguing…
Latter-day ProfilesLatter-day Profiles Season 54 | Episode 3 | Marc Lefevre | President, Outplacement Services
Host Brian Howard sits down with Marc LeFevre, a career strategist and tech innovator. From serving as Student Body President at BYU-Idaho to founding…
Latter-day ProfilesLatter-day Profiles Season 54 | Episode 2 | Cali Black | Come Follow Me Study
Host Brian Howard sits down with Cali Black, the creative force behind @ComeFollowMeStudy. A BYU-educated teacher and author, Cali shares how a simple inspired…
Latter-day ProfilesLatter-day Profiles Season 54 | Episode 1 | John Lewis | President/CEO PHX East Valley Partnership
Host Brian Howard welcomes John Lewis, a leader whose influence spans government, business, and faith. From his tenure as Mayor of Gilbert to his service as…
Latter-day ProfilesLatter-day Profiles Season 53 | Episode 8 | Devin Durrant | Author of The Values Delta
Devin Durrant is the author of The Values Delta, an inspirational speaker, and a successful real estate entrepreneur. A former professional basketball player…
Latter-day ProfilesLatter-day Profiles Season 53| Episode 7 | Roger Connors | CEO of Human Performance Technologies
Roger Connors is a four-time New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, known for his over 35 years of expertise in organizational culture and…
Latter-day ProfilesLatter-day Profiles Season 53 | Episode 6 | Rod Gustafson | BYU Broadcasting Coordinating Producer
Rod Gustafson is a seasoned media professional and currently serves as a Coordinating Producer at BYU Broadcasting, where he manages a diverse portfolio of…
Latter-day ProfilesLatter-day Profiles Season 53| Episode 5 | Jonathon Wing | Director of Events at FamilySearch
Jonathan Wing is the Director of Events at FamilySearch, where he oversees the production of RootsTech, the world's largest genealogy and family history…
Latter-day ProfilesLatter-day Profiles Season 53| Episode 4 | Lee Cummard | Head Coach BYU Women's Basketball
Lee Cummard is the newly appointed Head Coach of BYU Women's Basketball, bringing a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to the university's mission. A…
Latter-day ProfilesLatter-day Profiles Season 53| Episode 3 | John Dye | Executive Director of Faith & Media Initiative
John Dye is the Executive Director of the Faith & Media Initiative, a non-profit dedicated to ensuring accurate, balanced, and inclusive representations of all…
Latter-day ProfilesLatter-day Profiles Season 53| Episode 2 | Bruce Kusch | President of Ensign College
Bruce Kusch is the respected President of Ensign College (formerly LDS Business College), a role he began in 2017 after serving as the Chief Academic Officer…
Latter-day ProfilesLatter-day Profiles Season 53| Episode 1 | Hank Smith | Co-host of Follow Him Podcast
Hank Smith is a beloved instructor at BYU, a renowned speaker, and co-host of the popular Follow Him podcast, known for his ability to connect deeply with…
Latter-day ProfilesLatter-day Profiles Season 52| Episode 8 | Tom Ali Durham | Martian Studios
Tom and Ali Durham are a dynamic creative duo blending storytelling, science fiction, family life, and faith. Tom is an Emmy-winning writer and director known…
Latter-day ProfilesLatter-day Profiles Season 52| Episode 7| Shawn Stevens | Actor & Singer
Shawn Stevens rose to fame in the 1980s with roles in hit television shows like Eight Is Enough, Days of Our Lives, and The Facts of Life. But behind the…
Latter-day ProfilesLatter-day Profiles Season 52| Episode 6| John Fossum | Author and Religious Educator
John Fossum is a devoted religious educator and author who has spent his life helping others build a firm foundation in Jesus Christ. Growing up in Georgia…
Latter-day ProfilesLatter-day Profiles Season 52|Episode 5 | B.J. Allen / Author & Assoc. Professor of Marketing at BYU
Dr. B.J. Allen is a standout voice in both the business and spiritual spheres. As a Marketing Professor at BYU’s Marriott School of Business, he teaches…
Latter-day ProfilesLatter-day Profiles Season 52| Episode 4| Emily Peterson | CEO Saranoni Luxury Blankets
Emily Peterson is the CEO and co-founder of Saranoni Luxury Blankets, a company born out of love and necessity. When her daughter needed surgery for a…
Latter-day ProfilesLatter-day Profiles | Season 52 | Episode 3 | Kim Clark | Professor of Management at the BYU Marriott School of Business
Kim B. Clark has led a distinguished life of service in both education and the gospel. A Harvard-educated economist and former dean of Harvard Business School…
Latter-day ProfilesLatter-day Profiles | Season 52 | Episode 2 | Charlene Farr & Wanda Mattox | Narrator and Author of A Dog Named Shorty
Charlene Farr’s life is a powerful story of resilience, faith, and transformation. Raised in a large family on a Texas farm and later married to an Air Force…
Latter-day ProfilesLatter-day Profiles | Season 52 | Episode 1 | Jenet Erickson | Associate Professor of Religious Education at Brigham Young University
Dr. Jenet Jacob Erickson brings a powerful voice to the conversation on faith, family, and the vital role of motherhood. As an Associate Professor of Religious…
Latter-day ProfilesLatter-day Profiles Season 51| Episode 9| Shane Smeed | Utah Tech University President
Shane Smeed, a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, was serving as the president of Park University in Missouri and as the stake…
Latter-day ProfilesLatter-day Profiles Season 51| Episode 8| Cindy McDavitt | Communication Director, Kansas City Area
Cindy McDavitt is a dedicated member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and an active participant in the Interfaith Council, promoting…
Latter-day ProfilesLatter-day Profiles Season 51| Episode 7| Jonathan Cutler|COO of The Storage Acquisition Group
Jonathan Cutler is a seasoned real estate investor and entrepreneur with over 20 years of industry experience. He is the owner and former Director of…
Latter-day ProfilesLatter-day Profiles Season 51|Episode 6|Lauren Felker|High School Student in Missouri
Lauren Felker is a junior at Lee Summit High School in Missouri. Lauren is an active member of her Young Women's group and an aspiring broadcast journalist or…
Latter-day ProfilesLatter-day Profiles Season 51|Episode 5|Pete Grigsby|KMBC TV Meteorologist
Pete Grigsby has been a dedicated on-air TV meteorologist since 1990, spending the last 23 years with KMBC in Kansas City, MO. His career also includes stints…
Latter-day ProfilesLatter-day Profiles Season 51|Episode 4|Lexi Rydalch|Former All-American BYU Basketball Player
Lexi Eaton Rydalch is a former professional athlete drafted by the WNBA's Seattle Storm in 2016. As a standout student-athlete for BYU's women's basketball and…
Latter-day ProfilesLatter-day Profiles Season 51|Episode 3|Jeremiah Morgan|Deputy Attorney General - State of Missouri
Jeremiah J. Morgan serves as the Deputy Attorney General for the State of Missouri, overseeing the civil practice of the Missouri Attorney General's Office…
Latter-day ProfilesLatter-day Profiles Season 51|Episode 2|Chelsy Walker|Artist & Sculptor
Chelsy Walker is a dedicated artist and community leader with a passion for creating and advancing the arts. With a career spanning over 20 years, her large…
Latter-day ProfilesLatter-day Profiles Season 51|Episode 1|Porter Ellett|Asst. Running Backs Coach Kansas City Chiefs
Porter Ellett, a native of Loa, Utah, has overcome significant challenges to achieve his dream of working in the NFL. After a childhood accident left him with…
Latter-day ProfilesLatter-day Profiles Season 50/Episode 10/Serge & Isabelle Gaston/Paris France Stake
Serge and Isabelle Gaston are remarkable figures in their Paris, France, community. A seasoned finance professional, Serge serves as the Chief Financial…
Latter-day ProfilesLatter-day Profiles Season 50/Episode 9/Luana Frietas/International University Student
Luana Freitas, originally from Macaé, Brazil, has a dynamic and culturally rich background. Growing up in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with…
Latter-day ProfilesLatter-day Profiles Season 50/Episode 8/Jean-Claude Vanaquer / S&I Coordinator in Paris
Jean-Claude Vanaquer is a dedicated and dynamic individual, currently serving as the Institute Director for the Paris Institute. Born in the historic Champagne…
Latter-day ProfilesLatter-day Profiles Season 50/Episode 7/ Eves Otto / University Student in Paris
Eves Otto, a 22-year-old psychology student, hails from a town near Paris, France. A dedicated member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Eves…
Latter-day ProfilesLatter-day Profiles Season 50/Episode 6/Frédéric Loisel/President Paris France Stake
Born in 1966 in Paris, Frédéric Loisel grew up in a non-religious but respectful French family. His musical journey began at the age of five with the cello…
Latter-day ProfilesLatter-day Profiles Season 50/Episode 5/Will & Hannah Vincenzi / Aulnay Branch Paris France East Stake
Will Vincenzi's journey is a compelling story of transformation and faith. Born in France and raised in New Caledonia, Will faced a crisis of belief after a…
Latter-day ProfilesLatter-day Profiles Season 50/ Episode 4 / Christian Euvrard / Expert on Church History in France
Christian Euvrard is a former Director of the Paris Institute of religion. He holds an M.A. in Philosophy from the University of Paris, a master’s in sciences…
Latter-day ProfilesLatter-day Profiles Season 50 / Episode 3 / Cassandra Piket / Interior Architect Burley Idaho Temple
Cassandra Piket is a remarkable interior designer whose life journey is a testament to resilience, faith, and dedication. Born and raised in the Netherlands to…
Latter-day ProfilesLatter-day Profiles Season 50 / Episode 2 / Ryan & Heather Munns / Mission Leaders France Paris Mission
Ryan & Heather A. Munns serve as mission leaders in the France Paris Mission. President Munns has served as mission presidency counselor, stake president, high…
Latter-day ProfilesLatter-day Profiles Season 50 / Episode 1 / T.C. Christensen / Filmmaker
T.C. Christensen is an American cinematographer, film director, and writer best known for his work on IMAX films and true historical movies, including Escape…
Latter-day ProfilesLatter-day Profiles Season 49/Episode 10/Serena & David Essuman / Entrepreneurs & Influencers
David and Serena Essuman are entrepreneurs and social media influencers. David is an entrepreneur/investor and mentor who works in real estate investments…
Latter-day ProfilesLatter-day Profiles Season 49/Episode 9/Hal Boyd / Editor, The Deseret News
Hal Boyd is Editor of the Deseret News. He was an associate professor of Brigham Young University’s School of Family Life and previously worked as the opinion…
Latter-day ProfilesLatter-day Profiles Season 49/Episode 8/Jenalee Marshall / Graphic Designer
Jenalee Marshall is a seasoned graphic designer with a rich tapestry of experience. Her journey in the design world has taken her from her hometown in Utah to…
Latter-day ProfilesLatter-day Profiles Season 49/Episode 7/Jack R. Christianson / Speaker and Author
As a highly sought-after inspirational speaker and author, Dr. Jack R. Christianson has lectured and given seminars to organizations of all ages and types…
Latter-day ProfilesLatter-day Profiles Season 49/Episode 6/Gale Sears / Author
Gale Sears grew up in Lake Tahoe, California, and spent her high school years in Hawaii. After graduating from McKinley High School in Honolulu, she went on to…
Latter-day ProfilesLatter-day Profiles Season 49/Episode 5/Owner Halford Hoops and Precision Therapy
Skyler Halford is a former BYU Basketball player who has become an expert basketball trainer and Doctor of Physical Therapy. He played High School basketball…
Latter-day ProfilesLatter-day Profiles Season 49/Episode 4/Lili De Hoyos Anderson / Marriage and Family Counselor
Dr. Lili De Hoyos Anderson is a first-generation American. Her mother is French, and her father is Mexican. Dr. Anderson attended BYU and graduated in…
Latter-day ProfilesLatter-day Profiles Season 49/Episode 3/Will Pierce / Assistant Commissioner for Technical Education at Utah System of Higher Education
After serving 8 years in the United States Marine Corps, Dr. Will Pierce began a career in the electrical industry. He owned a successful contracting business…
Latter-day ProfilesLatter-day Profiles Season 49/Episode 2/Alvin F. Meredith III & Sister Jennifer Meredith / BYU-Idaho
Alvin F. Meredith III became the 18th president of Brigham Young University-Idaho on August 1, 2023. He was sustained as a General Authority Seventy on April…
Latter-day ProfilesLatter-day Profiles Season 49 / Episode 1 / Alvin F. Meredith III & Sister Jennifer Meredith / President & First Lady at Brigham Young University-Idaho
Alvin F. Meredith III became the 18th president of Brigham Young University-Idaho on August 1, 2023. He was sustained as a General Authority Seventy on April…