Nourishing Others with Rhonda Steed
Arise with Christ
In we read, "And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst." Jesus is the Bread of Life and the Living Water. Bread and water are simple. Christ uses these symbols to teach us every week at the Sacrament. As the Bread of Life, Jesus provides the essential nourishment that we all need. What a gift! Feeding and gathering are Christlike characteristics, exemplified by Jesus, who miraculously fed and gathered people. We, too, can gather and feed God's children. Our guest in this...
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Caring For One Another with Carrie Kirk
Arise with Christ
, President Camille N. Johnson said, "God has prepared a way for healthy living for everyone on this planet, if we are willing to employ our gifts and talents for this good, remain worthy to receive revelation, and prudently use the earth's abundant resources to care for one another." We can be confident that God will help us know how to care for one another. In that same message, President Johnson taught that we have stewardship for one another. She mentioned the parable of the talents from Matthew chapter 25 as a reminder of how we can use our gifts to help and serve others. Our guest...
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Global Unity Through Come Follow Me with Mike Madsen
Arise with Christ
Our guest for this episode is Mike Madsen. Mike works in the Priesthood and Family Department for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. One of his responsibilities is working as part of a team to create the Come, Follow Me curriculum. In this episode, Mike shares how, as a young missionary, he received the Light of Jesus Christ and how, throughout his life, he has sought to share that Light. After graduating from BYU, Mike Madsen dedicated 13 years to teaching Seminary and Institute for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Mike's work for the Church...
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Arising From Fear with Brenda Webb
Arise with Christ
In his talk ", President Russell M. Nelson" said, "We need women who know how to access the power that God makes available to covenant keepers and who express their beliefs with confidence and charity. We need women who have the courage and vision of our Mother Eve." Our guest for this episode is Brenda Webb. When we asked Brenda to be on the podcast, we discovered that we share an affinity for the word "arise." Brenda uses ARISE as an acronym for her thoughts on overcoming fear through Jesus Christ. In this conversation, she shares some insights from her experiences in this effort....
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You Are Never Alone with Tom Moore
Arise with Christ
President Russell M. Nelson said, “Please listen to this promise of Jesus Christ to you: “I will be on your right hand and on your left, and my Spirit shall be in your hearts, and mine angels round about you, to bear you up.” There is no limit to the Savior’s capacity to help you. His incomprehensible suffering in Gethsemane and on Calvary was for you! His infinite Atonement is for you! I urge you to devote time each week—for the rest of your life—to increase your understanding of the Atonement of Jesus Christ.” Our guest for today's episode is Tom Moore. Tom shares experiences...
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Peace and Joy in the Process with Linda Etherington
Arise with Christ
Linda Etherington is our guest for this interview. She creates beauty in her art, home, and family. Regarding creating, Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf said, “The more you trust and rely upon the Spirit, the greater your capacity to create. That is your opportunity in this life and your destiny in the life to come...trust and rely on the Spirit. As you take the normal opportunities of your daily life and create something of beauty and helpfulness, you improve not only the world around you but also the world within you.” A brief sketch of Linda: "I love love love love love to paint. I love color....
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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,...
info_outlineOur guest for this episode is Mike Madsen. Mike works in the Priesthood and Family Department for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. One of his responsibilities is working as part of a team to create the Come, Follow Me curriculum.
In this episode, Mike shares how, as a young missionary, he received the Light of Jesus Christ and how, throughout his life, he has sought to share that Light. After graduating from BYU, Mike Madsen dedicated 13 years to teaching Seminary and Institute for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Mike's work for the Church extended to creating various print and web products, including Come, Follow Me and other curriculum initiatives, videos, websites, and mobile applications. He led the effort in creating worldwide broadcasts, such as "Face to Face" and "Friend to Friend," and developed programs focused on new convert retention and member missionary work.
Mike has established the Doctrina Foundation, a non-profit organization that focuses on providing literacy education to children in West Africa and Papua New Guinea.
Mike is known for his love of challenges, particularly those requiring creative solutions. His personal motto is, "I will either find a way or make one." His greatest accomplishment, however, is maintaining a loving relationship with his wife and six children. He also enjoys public speaking, cultivating close friendships, hiking mountains with his dog Piper, and almost any outdoor sport.
Please note that while Mike is an employee of the Church, he does not speak for the Church in this interview.