Lone Star Latter-day Saint Voices Podcast

The Miraculous Cure of a Six-Year Headache - Brent & Shahna Argyle

Imagine having an unrelenting, debilitating headache for several years - most of us would be praying for a miracle, asking God to take the headache away. In this Lone Star Latter-day Saint Voices podcast, Prosper, Texas, residents Brent & Shahna Argyle share their experience of enduring Brent's long-lasting headache, how a series of miracles eventually led to healing, and what they learned along the way.  

Jaelanne Gilliam - She was lost, and was found

The parable of the Prodigal Son teaches us that God accepts each of us as we "come unto" Him, including those who have lost their way. In this Lone Star Latter-day Saint Voices podcast, Fort Worth area resident Jaelanne Gilliam shares her story of leaving the Church of Jesus Christ for 13 years and how she found her way back. Because of her life's journey, Jaelanne has an interesting perspective - she knows what it is like to grow up in the Church, and she knows what it is like to be a convert.

Shannon Jurecka: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We hear a lot about diversity, equity, and inclusion in today's world. In this Lone Star Latter-day Saint Voices podcast, human resources professional Shannon Jurecka talks about these ideals from both a professional and a spiritual perspective. Shannon is the Chief Human Resources Officer at Texas Capitol Bank and is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Colleyville Texas Stake.

Bassey & Barbara Obot - Faithful Nigerian Immigrants

Originally from Nigeria,  Bassey and Barbara Obot, now Fort Worth, Texas, residents, met in college, were introduced to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and later immigrated to the United States. In this podcast, the Obots talk about their humble beginnings, their conversion to the gospel, and their path to immigration. They also share advice about how to assimilate to a new culture while maintaining strong cultural roots.

Calvin Griffin: An African American Experience in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

President Calvin Griffin

Calvin Griffin is the leader of eleven Denton Texas area congregations of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In this special Black History Month episode, President Griffin talks about his upbringing in Mississippi, his conversion to the gospel of Jesus Christ, and his perspective as an African American member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Kevin Hinckley - Anxiety: Recognizing, Coping and Overcoming

Kevin Hinckley is a Licensed Professional Counselor in north Texas, with more than 30 years of experience. In this Lone Star Latter-day Saint Voices podcast, Kevin talks about anxiety - why we feel anxious, healthy ways to cope with anxiety, how to recognize signs of anxiety in others, and how to know when anxiety gets to a point where we should seek clinical help. He also discusses anxiety in this uncertain time of COVID-19. Kevin is a member of the Plano Texas Stake.

Reva Willes - 100 Years and Counting

Reva Willes will be 100 years old on December 7, 2020. In this Lone Star Latter-day Saint Voices podcast, Reva talks about a century of life - sharing memories such as what it was like to live through the trials of the Great Depression and World War II, how she had a front row seat for many technological advancements we now take for granted, and how she served in the church over the years, all while raising a family and living a faithful and rewarding life. Reva is a member of the Hurst Texas Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

 

Matt Osborne - Part 2 - Career in the CIA and Operation Underground Railroad

In this Lone Star Latter-day Saint Voices podcast, Matt Osborne, a convert to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, talks about his career as a CIA officer and his current efforts to rescue children from sex trafficking and sexual exploitation around the world, working with the nonprofit organization Operation Underground Railroad.

Matt Osborne - Part 1 - Conversion to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Former CIA officer Matt Osborne grew up near the Dallas Texas Temple but never imagined he would one day be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In this Lone Star Latter-day Saint Voices podcast, Matt talks about investigating the Church for 13 years before a “burning in his bosom” convinced him to be baptized. Seven years later, Matt serves on the high council of the Prosper Texas Stake while working to rescue victims of human trafficking in his role at Operation Underground Railroad.

Brittany Scott: Artist, Wife, and Mother

Brittany Scott always wanted to be a mother of a large family, and she has also worked hard to find success as an artist. In this Lone Star Latter-day Saint Voices podcast, Brittany shares her perspective on achieving balance in life, following the Spirit, and ministering to others. She also describes the inspiration behind her current project, a large painting of the Savior with the Apostle Thomas that she has titled "My Lord and My God". You can find Brittany and examples of her paintings on Instagram at scottstudios.