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Leading Saints Podcast

Leading Saints
Leadership
Latter-Day Saints
Mental Health
Church Leadership
Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints
Youth Leadership
Community Building
Leading Saints
Community Engagement
Mentorship
Jesus Christ
Relief Society
Ministering
Faith
Elders Quorum
Zion Lab
Pornography
Scrupulosity
Leadership Principles
Temple Worship

Helping Latter-day Saints be Better Prepared to Lead

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes303Founded13 years ago
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ChristianityReligion & Spirituality

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Latest Episodes

Todd Hillyard shares practical ideas his ward has used to increase youth engagement in sacrament meeting. He discusses how youth feedback reframed his ward’s approach to sacrament meeting, including shorter talks, youth-focused speaker assignments, a... more

The first Friday of each month in Zion Lab, Kurt Francom hosts a livestream where we review the latest happenings and conversations taking place in Zion Lab and across our online community.

In this Zion Lab Live, Kurt reviews recent community discu... more

James Fletcher is the founder and chief investment officer of Ethos Investment Management, and has been investing professionally in emerging markets for 20 years. He is also the founder of the global non-profit Young Investors Society, which provides... more

Brigham Young University professor and religious folklorist Christopher Blythe discusses the nature of revelation, spiritual manifestations, and claims to mysticism within Latter-day Saint history and culture. The conversation examines how members an... more

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Recent Guests

Todd Hillyard
Bishop and pediatric dentist, founder of Adventure Dental.
Adventure Dental
Episode: Transform Sacrament Meeting with a Youth Focus | An Interview with Todd Hillyard
James Fletcher
Founder of Ethos Investment Management and Young Investors Society, and a BYU adjunct finance professor
Ethos Investment Management
Episode: The Leadership Shift Every Bishop Needs Now | An Interview with James Fletcher
Christopher Blythe
BYU professor specializing in folklore and religion
Brigham Young University
Episode: Second-Guessing Someone Else’s Revelation | An Interview with Christopher Blythe
Shawn Vanderhoven
Author of Pause; researcher; works with Liz Wiseman
Wiseman Group
Episode: How Leaders Eliminate Distraction | An Interview with Shawn Vanderhoven
Davis Smith
Former mission president, author of The Next Ten Years
Deseret Book (publisher)
Episode: Encouraging Returned Missionaries for the Next 10 Years | An Interview with Davis Smith
Dave McCann
BYU sports broadcaster and co-author of The Leadership Legacy of LaVell Edwards
BYU/Leadership book
Episode: The Leadership of LaVell Edwards | An Interview with Dave McCann & Mark Ogletree
Mark Ogletree
BYU professor of church history and doctrine, stake president, therapist, co-author of the book
BYU
Episode: The Leadership of LaVell Edwards | An Interview with Dave McCann & Mark Ogletree
Heidi Lee
Guest from Las Vegas; creator/leader of the Walk With Jesus project
Walk With Jesus project / Leading Saints interview guest
Episode: Creating an Easter Walk with Jesus Experience | An Interview with Heidi Lee
Robert Cornilles
Bishop, Mid Singles Bishop in Saratoga Springs Eagle Mountain area
Leading Saints guest role; Mid Singles Bishop
Episode: The Mid-Singles (35-50) Church Experience | An Interview with Robert Cornilles

Host

Kurt Francom
Host of Leading Saints podcast and Zion Lab discussions, central figure in leadership-focused conversations within the community

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.5k ratings
  • Needed for every leader!

    The range of LDS perspectives and exploration of the problems and the opportunities of worshiping as member is gold. Thank you Kurt! There isn’t another resource like it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JosephEliz
    United States3 months ago
  • Disagree

    I get soured when I listen to this podcast and Kurt mentions his favorite therapist. That guy is far from it. I guess Kurt is blinded as many are as to who that guy really is- don’t believe a word he says about community, when he mentions he doesn’t care what his ward thinks cause he has Tyler and Eric that should tell you quite a lot if only two people out of a whole ward like that guy. Guess everyone else actually knows how Steve really is. Steve’s sense of community is you are welcome….if you... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Motor cross mick
    United States6 months ago
  • Love this podcast

    Five stars all the way across the board. The guests are wonderful, the interviews are engaging and I have enjoyed very much the information that has been shared. I’ve been listening to this podcast for several years now and have used information shared on the podcast to help me with the various callings that I have had within the Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints.

    Keep up the good work! And thank you!!!!!

    BP

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Streetgrunt
    United States7 months ago
  • Shifting emphasis…

    I have enjoyed listening to this podcast for the last several years. Some episodes are brilliant and some less so. Recently, I find myself skipping episodes on this podcast more and more. The podcast just feels different than it used to. I think it has become less relevant to boots on the ground leaders and is more about showcasing minority philosophies and viewpoints on the gospel. What I want is more regular leader stories practical tips and advice.

    Also I think there’s a heavy emphasis on t... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    MannCubs3
    United Statesa year ago
  • Called to serve

    I have been listening for years and I am not really a “leader” in the church, but have learned so much and share it with the real “leaders” . But I have been serving a mission in South Africa for the past 18 months and I draw upon your content often- thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    grandma Dewey
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Audience often notes the value of diverse guest expertise, from therapists to researchers.
Some feedback calls out a male-centric perspective and a desire for more female-led viewpoints.
Listeners repeatedly praise the show for practical leadership ideas that apply in real ward settings.
Fans credit the show with helping new bishops and leaders feel supported and equipped to lead with compassion.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Transform Sacrament Meeting with a Youth Focus | An Interview with Todd Hillyard
Q: What did you do to help youth participate in testimony meeting?
The youth council set a goal for every youth to bear testimony during the year. Adult leaders discussed how to help, taught youth what a testimony could include, and practiced with them in classes and other settings.
Transform Sacrament Meeting with a Youth Focus | An Interview with Todd Hillyard
Q: How does the story begin, and what led you to involve the youth?
When he was first called as bishop, Hillyard gathered the youth and asked what they liked and disliked about church. Their feedback that sacrament meeting was often boring prompted him to seek ways to make worship more engaging.
The Leadership Shift Every Bishop Needs Now | An Interview with James Fletcher
Q: Is there any specific tweaks you've made with that or things you've learned over the time that you mentioned?
Fletcher says the youth receive monthly training, now held over waffles before church, and go out in companionships every other week. They bring back questions from lessons, and demand has grown enough to create a waiting list.
The Leadership Shift Every Bishop Needs Now | An Interview with James Fletcher
Q: Is there anything you're doing on a week-to-week basis or the way you set up visits, or are you proactively keeping top of mind these individuals who maybe aren't coming to church?
Fletcher says it starts with a ward culture focused on helping everyone belong and connect to Christ. Ward leaders discuss individuals, and he keeps a prayer list of about 85 people, praying for each by name and acting on impressions.
Building Zion Thru Mentors | An Interview with Mark and Adrienne Beck
Q: How does the mentoring program work and how successful has it been?
Mentors from the stake are matched with YSA to provide targeted support. Initially formalized, the program evolved into a more flexible, casual approach that encourages ongoing, life-enriching relationships. About a third of pairings see strong, transformational outcomes, while overall it has positively impacted around 20 lives and counting.

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A leadership-focused show that explores practical, faith-driven guidance for church members and leaders. Episodes cover mentorship, unity, belonging, youth engagement, and how to lead with empathy, discipline, and service within a faith community. Notable threads include building sustainable programs (like YSA mentorship), navigating identity and belonging, and turning leadership theory into actionable steps for ward and stake contexts. The show often features guests with real-world leadership experience, therapy or organizational-behavior insights, and a clear emphasis on applying principles to everyday church life. A standout aspect is its willingness to tackle challenging topics—from trauma and pornography to gender dynamics and spiritua... more

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Recent guests on Leading Saints Podcast include:

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2. James Fletcher
3. Christopher Blythe
4. Shawn Vanderhoven
5. Davis Smith
6. Dave McCann
7. Mark Ogletree
8. Heidi Lee

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