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Leading Saints Podcast

Leading Saints
Leadership
Church Leadership
Latter-Day Saints
Leading Saints
Personal Development
Streaking
James E. Talmage
Consistency
Spiritual Growth
Purpose In Service
The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints
Mission President
Repentance
Motivation and Engagement
Apathy In Church Service
Community Engagement
Youth Leadership
Community Building
Testimony
Spiritual Development

Helping Latter-day Saints be Better Prepared to Lead

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes303Founded12 years ago
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Frank Schwartz is a husband—for nearly 25 years—and a father of three girls. He has served in several bishoprics, elders quorum presidencies, high councils, high priest group leaderships and Young Men presidencies (back when those were a thing), and ... more

Brother Eric Richards teaches Institute and Seminary in the Utah North Area, is a member of the Veritas society, a contributing author for the Patheos project, and a member of the International Writers and Editors Association. He has served in severa... more

Stephan Taeger is an assistant professor in Ancient Scripture at Brigham Young University. He received a PhD from BYU in Instructional Design and Technology. Stephan’s research focuses on Homiletics (the study of preaching), narrative instruction, an... more

This is a rebroadcast of a podcast episode from Teaching Restored, a podcast exploring the how of teaching the restored gospel of Jesus Christ to bring others unto Him, helping gospel teachers become more confident, converted, and consecrated. Hosts ... more

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Recent Guests

Eric Richards
Bishop and teacher at the Institute up in Logan, Utah, and popular speaker at BYU Education Week
LDS Seminaries and Institutes
Episode: 10 Lesser-Known Ideas to Help Ward Members Connect with Jesus Christ | An Interview with Eric Richards
Stephan Taeger
BYU religion professor who teaches New Testament and Homiletics.
Brigham Young University
Episode: Why Every Leader Needs to Understand Justification & Sanctification | An Interview with Stephan Taeger
Robert Smith
Therapist specializing in trauma and addiction management
Accepted Therapy
Episode: Supporting Ward Members Without Losing Yourself | An Interview with Robert Smith
Lani Hilton
Educator and content creator focused on Christ-centered Easter celebrations
BYU Education Week
Episode: Start Now to Celebrate Easter Season | An Interview with Lani Hilton
John Hilton III
Professor of religious education at Brigham Young University and contributor to Scripture Central
Brigham Young University
Episode: Teaching with Different Bible Translations | An Interview with John Hilton III
Will Kennedy
Co-host of Brothaz in the Foyer podcast
Brothaz in the Foyer
Episode: What Leaders Should Know About Black Latter-day Saints | An Interview with Brothaz in the Foyer
Isiah Gray
Co-host of Brothaz in the Foyer podcast
Brothaz in the Foyer
Episode: What Leaders Should Know About Black Latter-day Saints | An Interview with Brothaz in the Foyer
Michelle Colledge
Former Stake Primary President and Ward Primary President
Episode: Primary: From Administration to Connection | A How I Lead Interview with Michelle Colledge
Jenn Curtis
President of North Star and advocate for LGBT Latter-day Saints
North Star
Episode: Community with Covenant-Keeping LGBT Saints | An Interview with Jenn Curtis

Host

Kurt Francom
Executive Director of Leading Saints, he focuses on sharing insights and experiences to help church leaders navigate their roles effectively.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.4k ratings
  • 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 States4 months 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 States7 months ago
  • Amazing Podcast

    I have been listening to this podcast for years and have never commented on how much I love it! The variety of topics is what I love the most. Every time I listen, I learn something new and feel uplifted. Thank you Kurt for all your efforts and sacrifice! Elder Uchtdorf said “no good thing comes without effort and sacrifice.” Thanks for making this a good thing for so many :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Em860
    United States7 months ago
  • You took down my favorite episode rebroadcasted in 2022? with Robert Ferrell and I’m not okay.

    This episode changed my life. Where can I find it again. I will literally print the transcript.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Larry And Bob🥒🍅
    United States9 months ago
  • New Bishop

    I am a new Bishop in a true freshman ward at BYU Provo. This podcast has been my main mentor as I reframe the way I lead, and repent daily. I have learned that keys, priesthood, and leadership, are summed up for me in Facilitate, Empower, & Witness. That was so new and eye opening for me. Thank you for these podcasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tax Hax
    United States9 months ago

Listeners Say

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Feedback highlights the podcast's value in offering practical insights and personal stories that resonate with church leadership challenges.
Many find the content uplifting and applicable to their roles in the church.
Listeners appreciate the diverse range of topics that help them grow as leaders.
Some listeners express a desire for more balanced representation in episodes, particularly concerning gender-related topics.

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Leading Elders Quorum is Simple | An Interview with Frank Schwartz
Q: How much would you say we could get away from the conference talks?
If you find in your heart and mind that you are being led to not do that one time, the precedence is there.
Leading Elders Quorum is Simple | An Interview with Frank Schwartz
Q: How can I show up in that room twice a month, which is ridiculously not enough, but how can I show up to Elders Quorum in a way that will get other men unstuck from that chaos?
Engage them meaningfully with less focus on traditional formats and more on genuine connection.
10 Lesser-Known Ideas to Help Ward Members Connect with Jesus Christ | An Interview with Eric Richards
Q: How has being a leader helped you become a better follower of Jesus Christ?
Being a leader has taught me that priesthood keys are all about alignment with Heavenly Father, ensuring that my prompting connects individuals to Him.
Leading Saints in 2026
Q: How do you guard against the risk of steadying the ark?
We are not here to steady the church; we encourage lay members to find their own ways to create change within the church framework without trying to influence institutional policies.
Leading Saints in 2026
Q: How would you describe key accomplishments, insights? What are we really excited about 2025 that sets the stage for where you see things going in 2026?
The progress we've made with Zion Lab, where it literally functions as a standalone app that people can download, allows the community of leaders to share ideas and best practices organically without the constraints of traditional podcast delays.

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Recent guests on Leading Saints Podcast include:

1. Eric Richards
2. Stephan Taeger
3. Robert Smith
4. Lani Hilton
5. John Hilton III
6. Will Kennedy
7. Isiah Gray
8. Michelle Colledge

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