From “The Miracle” to “Because,” Shawna Edwards has written songs that help children, youth, and adults feel the doctrine of Christ. But behind her music is a story of perseverance, opposition, and following inspiration. In this episode, Shawna shares lessons learned about faith, family, and creativity—and why she believes it’s never too late to make a difference.

2:25- Unheralded Work
6:09- Songs 11-Year-Old Boys Want to Sing
11:36- A Supportive Spouse
13:35- It’s Not Too Late
17:08- He Has Spread the Music
22:50- What Makes a Great Song?
24:58- The Doctrine With a Melody
27:32- Opposition
32:48- Inspiration or Imposter Syndrome?
35:48- Miracles and “The Miracle”
43:27- A New Generation of Hymns
45:20- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?

“Satan would love every good thing you set out to do to not happen.”

What if you paused every week to evaluate your life—not in terms of achievements, but in terms of relationships, discipleship, and faithfulness? For Gary Crittenden, that’s been a Sunday tradition for decades. Inspired by Stephen R. Covey’s “First Things First,” Gary developed a habit to help him keep his priorities straight and on this week’s episodes he shares the ways this practice has helped him in his efforts to become a better disciple of Jesus Christ, a better husband, father, and son.

1:46- A Weekly Reflection
7:58- Keeping an Appointment With Yourself
11:31- Thinkers and Doers
13:33- Using Professional Skills to Serve the Lord
21:27- Keep Walking
25:23- “There Is Nobody Better”
30:02- Why Prioritize Physical Health?
34:48- Honoring Aging Parents
38:21- Networking Vs. Real Relationships
43:09- The Courage to Say No
46:53- What Do We Want Most?
49:33- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?

“As much as we can do, we do and we try to make ourselves as good as we can but even after all of that, it is only by the grace of our Savior Jesus Christ that we actually can receive true perfection in this life…”

Links-
Utah Business article by Tad Walch- https://www.utahbusiness.com/profiles/2024/12/13/gary-crittenden-wall-street-problem-solver/

President Jeffrey R. Holland “Good Things To Come”- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nczw6xHJ0I

The Many Lessons of Multiple Sclerosis by Catherine Crittenden- https://ldswomenproject.com/interview/the-many-lessons-of-multiple-sclerosis/

When Emily Peterson’s husband passed away after a short but heart wrenching battle with brain cancer, she was left with grief, children to raise, and a business to run. But through it all, she felt the steady presence of her Heavenly Father—and of her husband, guiding her from beyond the veil. In this week’s episode, Emily opens up about love that endures, grief that refines, and a journey that is anything but solitary.

4:24- Nathan and Emily
5:42- Losing a Baby
8:36- The Beginning of the Blankets
11:05- Working Together as a Couple
13:40- Two Ancestors
15:47- Devastating Diagnosis
20:37- But If Not
27:14- Guiding Kids Through Grief
33:36- Saranoni Cares
38:21- Making Nathan A Part of Everything
43:05- Today
45:21- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?

“If we come out of this with greater faith in Jesus Christ and closer as a family, it will be worth it in the end.” -Nathan Peterson

Links:

The Saranoni Story- https://saranoni.com/pages/about-us?srsltid=AfmBOorAcQ1LVhOw6_NL8PqKaVcFB88WTfD6kVgaxUD1BVl8WpdPpOIk

Sister Wendy Watson Nelson- “My Soul Delighteth” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dF_HUTTx7q4