Learning to Be a Disciple of Christ with Elder Bentley Plouzek
Release Date: 01/23/2024
Building Places of Security with JoAnne Roberts
Arise with Christ
In his talk, President Russell M. Nelson teaches, “...as turmoil rages around us, we need to create places where we are safe, both physically and spiritually. When your home becomes a personal sanctuary of faith—where the Spirit resides—your home becomes the first line of defense….I invite you, my dear sisters, to create a home that is a place of security. And I renew my invitation for you to increase your understanding of priesthood power and of temple covenants and blessings. Having places of security to which you can retreat will help you embrace the future with...
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Lifelong Learning and Eternal Connections with Anton Bowden
Arise with Christ
Anton Bowden grew up in a home filled with music in North Ogden, Utah. He served a mission in Santa Rosa, California, speaking Spanish. Following his mission, Anton pursued a degree in Mechanical Engineering at Utah State University. While there, he met Jennifer, who would later become his wife. They have been married for 30 years. Anton is the first member of his family to earn a college degree. He has since earned a Ph.D. in Bioengineering from the University of Utah. He and Jennifer moved to the Philadelphia area for his first job with an engineering consulting firm. They lived in...
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Finding Freedom Through Christ with Nicole Carter
Arise with Christ
Nicole Carter was raised in the mountains of Utah. After high school, she served a mission in Nauvoo, Illinois. Upon returning, she attended nursing school, earned her BSN, and now works as a Registered Nurse. Nicole loves nursing and is passionate about connecting with people and God. She enjoys being outdoors with her dog, Brumby, and often takes him on mountain biking and other outdoor adventures. Nicole also enjoys playing volleyball, is learning to ski, and recently went skydiving for the first time. Nicole adores her nieces and nephews and values genuine and authentic relationships. She...
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Faith to Follow the Prophet with John Wadsworth
Arise with Christ
John J. Wadsworth was born and raised in Panaca, Nevada, a small farming community 82 miles west of Ceder City, Utah. He is the ninth of eleven children. After serving a full-time mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the California Anaheim Mission, he continued his schooling on an athletic scholarship at Rick’s College. It is here that he met his eternal companion, Patricia Mecham Wadsworth. They were sealed in the Salt Lake City Temple on August 10, 1979, and then continued their education at BYU. They are grateful for their wonderful life together,...
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Engaging in the Work of the Lord with Suzanna and Lee Livingston
Arise with Christ
Lee and Suzanna Livingston recently returned from serving a mission together in Samoa. They are the parents of 6 children. Suzy grew up in Alabama and is the oldest child of convert parents: they were formerly Baptist and Church of Christ members. Lee is from Wyoming and California, from generations of members of the LDS faith. Lee served a mission as a young man in Texas Fort Worth. Lee and Suzy met while attending school at BYU. Lee has degrees in chemistry and physics and works in finance and commercial real estate. Suzy graduated in Nursing. They just welcomed...
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Covenant Love with Rdean and Sheryl Clark
Arise with Christ
Rdean and Sheryl Clark met and fell in love as college students. Eventually, he asked her if he could linger longer. She said yes, and they were married in the Salt Lake Temple. They moved from Utah to Portland, Oregon, where Rdean attended dental school at the University of Oregon Dental School. He later completed orthodontic training following two years as an army dentist. Sheryl taught English at a junior high school until she chose to be a full-time mom. They welcomed Cristen, Candice, Caralee, Carlton, Clifton, and Caprice into their family. Rdean and Sheryl's lives focus on the Savior...
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Why Me and Why Now with Bobbie Sandberg
Arise with Christ
Bobbie Sandberg is a member of the Young Women General Advisory Council. She loves teaching and learning and has degrees in linguistics, TESOL, and instructional psychology and technology from BYU. Bobbie and her husband, Steve, have six children; their family loves traveling together and hiking, kayaking, and skiing in the mountains. She runs almost every day of the week, both for health and to have time with friends. Bobbie spends lots of time attending sports events, going to the theater, and making and eating delicious food. As evidenced by her actions, family relationships and the gospel...
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Young Adults Choosing to Put Christ First with Jane and Eli Griffin
Arise with Christ
Jane and Eli Griffin became good friends when Jane moved into Eli's ward in Lindon, Utah. They received their mission calls a week apart, both to the Philippines. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, they were each reassigned to California. When Eli got home six months after Jane, he didn't waste any time asking her out, and one year later, they were married. Jane and Eli just graduated from BYU, Jane with a degree in Medical Laboratory Science, and Eli with a degree in molecular biology. In July of this year, they moved to Dallas, Texas, where Eli is attending medical school and Jane is...
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Civic Engagement and Gospel Service with Laura Miller
Arise with Christ
Laura Miller grew up in Provo, Utah, in a family of 8 kids and attended Timpview High School. She graduated from BYU in 1995 with a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and ASL. While raising three children, Laura and her husband Derek lived in metro Washington, D.C., for several years. Professionally, Laura has demonstrated her leadership as the financial manager, events director & fundraiser for three gubernatorial campaigns. She also runs a political action committee in Utah. Laura has served in various callings in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and currently serves...
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The Redemptive Power of Christ's Atonement with Kody Garrett
Arise with Christ
Kody Garrett was born and raised in Farmington, UT. He served a full-time mission in the West Virginia Charleston Mission, where he met Phoebe Brinton, his future wife. Following their missions, they were sealed in the Pocatello, ID temple. Kody and Pheobe have a precious 10-month-old daughter named Virginia, whom they love and adore. Kody is currently balancing fatherhood with his studies at Utah Valley University and plans to attend medical school in the near future. In this interview, Kody shares how the Atonement of Jesus Christ became real for him when he was a young man applying the...
info_outlineBentley Plouzek has an enthusiasm for life. It spills out in his easy connection with people, no matter their background or beliefs. It fuels his dedication as an EMT, lifeguard manager, and disciple of Christ.
When you meet Bentley, you might first see a laid-back, adventurous teenager, but look closer, and you'll find a heart overflowing with service, a mind brimming with curiosity, and a spirit ready to embrace the world, one connection at a time.
Bentley thrives on learning, constantly pushing himself to understand the world around him, a hunger for knowledge that will serve him well as he embarks on a new adventure as a newly set apart missionary called to serve in the Chile Concepcion South mission.
At the time of this interview, Bentley was training as a missionary in home MTC. Following a week of home MTC, he spent five weeks in the Mexico City Missionary Training Center and now serves the people of Chile as a full-time disciple of Christ. He enjoys sharing the gospel's good news with the wonderful people of Chile.
In this episode, Elder Plouzek shares insights into the life of a newly set apart missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, as well as his feelings about recently receiving his endowment in the House of the Lord.