Michael McLean

Songwriter, entertainer, and author; albums include 25; The Forgotten Carols; and his latest, Mission to Be Happy

Musical Presentation

Some famous entertainers are known by one name or one song. But Michael McLean is known for literally dozens of songs. And his songs say, sometimes almost perfectly, what all of us have felt.  Because of that, chances are he's written one just for you. Come enjoy an evening of favorites.

Mariama Kallon

Survivor of war-torn Sierra Leone, humanitarian beneficiary; LDS convert and public speaker; attended LDS Business College

Why Should My Heart Weep?
Mariama often says, "If someone had told that I would be here, I would have never believed it." From her Muslim upbringing in war-torn Sierra Leone to serving as a Mormon missionary on Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Mariama has learned what God can do in our lives when we give our lives to Him. 

Dean Hughes

Best-selling author, Children of the Promise and Hearts of the Children series

What Did You Just Say?
As a fiction writer, Dean is used to getting into the heads of his characters. Now he wants to help you get inside your own head. One of the most powerful tools in life is "self talk". For good or bad, what you're saying to yourself is impacting you. Learn new skills to help you stay focused on trusted beliefs.      

Jericho Road

Best selling recording artists; soon to be released new album, Day of Rest

Musical Presentation
The "boy band" is all grown up!  This group of dads and musicians (and even an attorney) has matured in their music and message (but not so much that they won't do the famous "Boy Band Medley").  With their tight harmonies and testimonies, JR is back and better than ever.

Emily Watts

Senior editor, Deseret Book Company; mother of five; author, I Hate It When Exercise Is the Answer

Habitually Happy To Be The Mom
Are there habits in your mothering that you wish were a little different? Do your "default behaviors" ever make you miss seeing all the possibilities in your family? It's never too late (and it's easier than you think) to develop habits that will help you be even more happy to be the mom.

Anthony Sweat

Full-time religious educator; co-author of the best-selling series “WHY?” and “HOW?”

God is Fair (Even When Life Isn't)

Sometimes life's circumstances can seem unfair. Yet the scriptures teach us that "God is just." Examining life through a gospel perspective will help us minimize comparisons with others' lives and exercise faith that the Atonement of Jesus Christ is the great equalizer of life's seeming inequities.

Merrilee Boyack

Law degree, Santa Clara Law School; professional life coach; author, In Trying Times, Just Keep Trying

Blaze Your Own Trail

Women past and present have found themselves in situations needing to do something that has never been done before.  And we are no different. The life you were meant to live will never be the same life as that of the women next to you. So get prepared to do something different and blaze your own trail.

Emily Freeman

Author, 21 Days Closer to Christ and The Promise of Enough

Becoming His
 Becoming closer to the Lord is a process and a journey. And one of the key parts of that journey is coming to understand who we belong to as we recognize Him in the process.  As we "write His name on our hearts," we will discover even more that He has "engraven us on the palms of His hands."

Jason F. Wright

New York Times bestselling author, including Christmas Jars and The Wednesday Letters

Line Upon Line
Life isn't usually about preplanned, prescheduled "big moments." And it's not often about taking long, dramatic jumps. Rather, it's step by step and line upon line. Just like a quilt is sewn in small squares rather than big chunks, see how the finished product of our life can be built in much the same way.