In the 1984 Summer Olympics, Rowdy Gaines captured hearts around the world—and three gold medals in the pool. But for Rowdy, his Olympic triumphs are just one chapter in a much bigger story. In this week’s episode, the legendary swimmer opens up about the moments that shaped him: the discipline of elite competition, the unexpected turns of life before and after gold, and the personal journey that led him to faith and family.

3:55- Discovering an Incredible Talent
7:05- An Olympic Boycott and Four More Years
11:14- Being an Olympian
15:00- Mental Vs. Medal
16:31- Finding True Love at a Gas Station in Vegas
20:50- Judy’s Conversion
23:17- Rowdy’s Conversion
29:32- Guillain-Barré Syndrome
31:23- USA Swimming Community
33:10- Feeling the Lord’s Love
36:46- The Olympic Spirit
39:39- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?

“I never said I was perfect in swimming but one thing I was, I was consistent. …Don’t worry about being perfect, just worry about being consistent. And that’s what I try to work on with the gospel is just trying to work on the consistency…”

Links:
Video of Rowdy’s Olympic Individual Medal: 1984 Olympic Games - Men's 100 Meter Freestyle westnyacktwins•152K views•11 years ago

Arthur Brooks article (behind paywall): The New York Times https://www.nytimes.comScottie Scheffler raised questions about happiness and fulfillment. This ...

McKay Coppins piece following President Nelson’s passing: The Atlantic https://www.theatlantic.comA Prophet's Diagnosis

Recent Editorial by Rowdy Gaines: https://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/news/rowdy-gaines-i-stand-with-michael-phelps-im-fighting-too/

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We always hear that pioneer stories exist all around the world but on this week’s episode we are thrilled to share the awe-inspiring true story of Gurcharan Singh Gill, the first Latter-day Saint convert to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from the Sikh faith. Born in India, Gill’s search for truth led him to a stake conference in the United States—a moment that would forever change his life and the lives of generations to come.

2:10- A Brief Intro to the Sikh Faith
6:40- “Gill”
10:50- Similarities and Differences
16:36- Where Did We Come From and Where Do We Go?
24:44- The Bonds of the Gospel
28:28- The Message of a Savior
31:45- Patriarchal Blessing
39:49- A Love Story
51:30- Lifelong Conversion
1:00:36- Honoring Heritage
1:09:22- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?

“The whole story is a lesson to me about the beauty of simplicity of the gospel and the importance of trusting in inspiration. We don’t have to figure out everything intellectually…sometimes there is no grand secret.”

Links:
Latter-day Sikh

Shannon Foster didn’t grow up in a Latter-day Saint home where scriptures were regularly studied—and her father wasn’t a member of the Church. But rather than see this as a setback, Shannon considers it one of her greatest blessings. That unique perspective has shaped her ability to relate to others and to inspire confidence in anyone seeking to better understand and love the scriptures. In this episode, Shannon shares her journey and explains why she’s so passionate about helping others develop a personal, meaningful relationship with scripture—no matter their background.

1:56- A Home Without Gospel Learning
8:06- The Lord Qualifies
14:05- Compelled to Share
17:18- Scaffolding
22:50- Family Scripture Study
27:25- The Power of Families
34:31- Think Like a Coach
42:12- Imperfect Practice
46:25- What Does It Mean to Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?

“I feel like I can stand in my spot and relate and say I was that girl who knew nothing about the scriptures and now I have found great power in the scriptures.”

Link:

The Red Headed Hostess guidebooks- https://www.deseretbook.com/category/church-resources_teaching-helps_the-red-headed-hostess/church-resources_teaching-helps_the-red-headed-hostess_guidebooks/

Throughout history and across religious traditions, countless individuals have been honored for their holiness and devotion. As members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we have this word in the name of our church—it is what we purport to be. But do we fully understand what that entails? Jamin and Ann Rowan recently led a study abroad trip exploring what it means to be and become a saint and on this week’s episode, they share what they learned.

2:20- A Study Abroad They Couldn’t Refuse
12:07- Peacemakers Needed Everywhere
22:15- The Sacrifices Saints Have Made To Follow Christ
26:34- Unreasonable Hospitality
33:55- Mission Calls Centuries Apart
38:10- Coming Back and Trying Again
39:59- Martyrs
42:41- The Magic of Real Places and Real Stories
46:23- President Hinckley’s Mission Letter
52:07- Modern Latter-day Saints in Europe
57:55- The Power of Storytelling
1:04:12- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?

“These differences within our families—our immediate families and within our larger human family—are what help us become like God is. We have to come in contact with people that are different than us and listen with those ears of the heart and learn to love each other better...” -Ann Rowan

Rose Datoc Dall found comfort in the story of salvation taught within the restored gospel of Jesus Christ as a young woman. She began painting religious art and observed through her artistic success how God prevails in our lives. In the new book she shepherded me, Expressions of Jesus, Rose invites others to not only see Christ more clearly, but to see themselves in His story. In this interview, she shares how art can become a form of testimony, how creative expression deepens faith, and why she hopes everyone—artist or not—can find their reflection in the Savior’s life and love.

2:17- Finding Something To Say Through Art
6:14- Consecrated Art in His Timing
10:26- Letting God Prevail in Art
15:58- A Cinematic Approach to Art
18:47- The Evolution of an Individual’s Art
21:13- Edge of Crisis
26:43- Expressions of Jesus
43:21- What Does It Mean to Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?

“Let Him in. Let Him be a part of your life. Let Him be a part of your decision-making.”

Links:
Expressions of Jesus book- https://www.deseretbook.com/product/6080309.html?cgid=books

Rose’s I am a Mormon video- https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Kfz3I1YoVZg&pp=ygUPcm9zZSBkYXRvYyBkYWxs

Let God Prevail in Art talk- https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qtTkuen6atc&pp=ygUfcm9zZSBkYXRvYyBkYWxsIGxldCBnb2QgcHJldmFpbA%3D%3D

President Alvin F. Meredith and his wife, Sister Jennifer Meredith, have lived all over the world so when the call came to move their young family to Rexburg, Idaho, to lead BYU-Idaho, they did what they’ve always done: They prepared themselves to love a new place and new people. On this week’s episode, the Merediths share their thoughts, at the beginning of a new school year, on how to bloom where you’re planted.

1:56- From the Bible Belt to Africa and the Middle East
5:36- Being Where Your Feet Are
8:20- The Kind of Person You Want to Marry
12:10- Temple Sunrise Tradition
15:40- Beginning With the End in Mind
21:18- Bloom Where You’re Planted
27:45- Life Decisions Not Career Decisions
33:41- 100 Days of Listening
35:49- FHE for Secular Learning
39:20- The Value of Education
45:43- The Gospel is Joyful
50:42- What Does It Mean to Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?

“Education is important for everybody but the type of education really needs to be guided by the Spirit.”

Have you ever found yourself walking through a door you never expected—but somehow knew God opened for you? On this week’s episode, Camille Fronk Olson shares her own personal experience with the subheading of her new book, “But If Not”—this is her story of “Finding God in Unmet Expectations and Unwanted Detours.”

1:45- Our Stories in Hindsight
7:36- Why Now?
10:31- Prosperity Gospel Fallacy
20:03- Leaving to God the Management of Blessings
26:07- Physical Bodies
34:16- Mandatory Vs. Voluntary Obedience
39:08- Because of Jesus Christ
42:15- What Does It Mean to Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?

“If going down that detour that He has sent us down leads us to trust more in Him, it is a glorious life.”

Links:
But If Not- https://www.deseretbook.com/product/PR00001364.html

Elder Vargas’s general conference talk- https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/04/34vargas?lang=eng

Morgan Scalley is recognized as one of the top defensive coordinators in college football, known for preparing his players to be ready for whatever comes their way on the field. But for Coach Scalley, the most meaningful preparation happens off the field. In this week’s episode, he shares how living the gospel of Jesus Christ has taught him to face life with faith and why the joy found in the Savior’s Atonement far surpasses any victory on the scoreboard.

2:26- Football Vs. Spreading the Gospel
5:26- Moment of Loudness
7:23- Elder Neal A. Maxwell
11:00- Family
12:00- Seeking Christ Not Perfection
15:03- Learning From a Very Public Mistake
25:54- Keeping Covenants in Focus
30:40- Leaders
34:32- U-Turn
39:26- Raising Teenagers
43:18- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?

“If the only skill sets we teach are how to become a better football player, we’re failing these young men.”