Calee Reed and her husband, Jon Adams, have experienced a lot over the course of their young lives: divorce, loss and the blending of families to name a few. In our first-ever live recording of “All In,” they share the reason for the hope that carries them through times of great joy and sadness.

Special thanks to Derek Campbell at mixat6studios for all of his help in making this live episode happen.

"Every day you have that choice. And it's my belief that as I turned towards God, and every time I took a step towards the light, more and more light came into my life, peace, more understanding, more hope, more faith..."

Show Notes: 

2:04- Christmas Memories

5:51- "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing"

9:24- Rebirth After Suffering/Loss of a Parent

14:10- Coping With Divorce During the Holidays

18:33- Differences in Grief/The Passing of a Spouse

23:37- "Lead Kindly Light"

25:49- Single in the Church

29:29- Jon and Calee's Story

37:43- Blending Families

40:02- "Do You Know Where My Mommy Is?"

44:30- A God Who Knows Us

48:10- Earth Angels

54:49- What Does It Mean To You To Be "All In" the Gospel of Jesus Christ?

57:40- "Heaven's Here"

Calee Reed and her husband, Jon Adams, have experienced a lot over the course of their young lives: divorce, loss and the blending of families to name a few. In our first-ever live recording of &ldquo;All In,&rdquo;&nbsp;they share the reason for the hope that carries them through times of great joy and sadness.
Special thanks to Derek Campbell at <a href="http://mixat6studios.com/">mixat6studios</a>&nbsp;for all of his help in making this live episode happen.
"Every day you have that choice. And it's my belief that as I turned towards God, and every time I took a step towards the light, more and more light came into my life, peace, more understanding, more hope, more faith..."
Show Notes:&nbsp;
2:04- Christmas Memories
5:51- "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing"
9:24- Rebirth After Suffering/Loss of a Parent
14:10- Coping With Divorce During the Holidays
18:33- Differences in Grief/The Passing of a Spouse
23:37- "Lead Kindly Light"
25:49- Single in the Church
29:29- Jon and Calee's Story
37:43- Blending Families
40:02- "Do You Know Where My Mommy Is?"
44:30- A God Who Knows Us
48:10- Earth Angels
54:49- What Does It Mean To You To Be "All In" the Gospel of Jesus Christ?
57:40- "Heaven's Here"

What does it mean to be "all in" the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the latter days? The answers might surprise you. All In is a brand new podcast from LDS Living where we explore this question with the help of Latter-day Saints who are striving to live their faith every day—just like you.

What does it mean to be "all in" the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the latter days? The answers might surprise you. All In is a brand new podcast from LDS Living where we explore this question with the help of Latter-day Saints who are striving to live their faith every day&mdash;just like you.

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Calee Reed and Jon Adams: Hope When the Holidays Feel Hard

Although Ashley Young wasn't competing in the US Olympic Trials, her pride was evident as she stood with their daughters at the finish line ready to greet her husband, Clayton, and celebrate his qualification for the 2024 Olympic Games. On this week’s episode, the couple shares the highs and lows of their path to the Olympics, highlighting the sacrifices and moments of discouragement they've faced in pursuit of a shared dream.

1:54- The Beginning of a Dream
3:31- Man on a Mission
9:11- Meeting
10:50- A Shared Dream
17:43- The Unseen Work Required
23:18- Married as a Runner
26:31- The Mundanity of Excellence
32:24- Sharing Faith
36:40- Setbacks and Heartbreak
46:48- A Shared Faith While Training
49:43- Preparations for Paris
55:14- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?

“Sometimes you have to do the mundane things just for mundanity’s sake but as they slowly shift from a checklist in your head to your heart, that’s when you really start to see the excellent outcome.” -Clayton Young

Ashley's FeedYourRunner Instagram Account- https://www.instagram.com/feedyourrunner/

Clayton's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/_clayton_young_/

Wall Street Journal article on Clayton- https://www.wsj.com/sports/olympics/us-marathon-trials-conner-mantz-clayton-young-374a5755

New York Times article on Clayton- https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/08/well/live/clayton-young-conner-mantz-paris-olympics.html?unlocked_article_code=1.qU0.RbiN.4x7N9_QTVMW3&smid=url-share

Clayton's new docuseries- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvmSvkyqsSg

Although Ashley Young wasn't competing in the US Olympic Trials, her pride was evident as she stood with their daughters at the finish line ready to greet her husband, Clayton, and celebrate his qualification for the 2024 Olympic Games. On this week’s episode, the couple shares the highs and lows of their path to the Olympics, highlighting the sacrifices and moments of discouragement they've faced in pursuit of a shared dream.
1:54- The Beginning of a Dream 3:31- Man on a Mission 9:11- Meeting 10:50- A Shared Dream 17:43- The Unseen Work Required 23:18- Married as a Runner 26:31- The Mundanity of Excellence 32:24- Sharing Faith 36:40- Setbacks and Heartbreak 46:48- A Shared Faith While Training 49:43- Preparations for Paris 55:14- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?
“Sometimes you have to do the mundane things just for mundanity’s sake but as they slowly shift from a checklist in your head to your heart, that’s when you really start to see the excellent outcome.” -Clayton Young
Ashley's FeedYourRunner Instagram Account- <a href="https://www.instagram.com/feedyourrunner/">https://www.instagram.com/feedyourrunner/</a>
Clayton's Instagram- <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_clayton_young_/">https://www.instagram.com/_clayton_young_/</a>
Wall Street Journal article on Clayton- <a href="https://www.wsj.com/sports/olympics/us-marathon-trials-conner-mantz-clayton-young-374a5755">https://www.wsj.com/sports/olympics/us-marathon-trials-conner-mantz-clayton-young-374a5755</a>
New York Times article on Clayton- <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/08/well/live/clayton-young-conner-mantz-paris-olympics.html?unlocked_article_code=1.qU0.RbiN.4x7N9_QTVMW3&amp;smid=url-share">https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/08/well/live/clayton-young-conner-mantz-paris-olympics.html?unlocked_article_code=1.qU0.RbiN.4x7N9_QTVMW3&amp;smid=url-share</a>
Clayton's new docuseries- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvmSvkyqsSg">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvmSvkyqsSg</a>

Clayton and Ashley Young: Chasing Paris 2024 Olympic Dreams Together

When Claire Nielson was 8 years old, her parents were involved in a small plane accident that left both her mom and dad badly injured, including burns that covered 80 percent of her mother’s body. Immediately following the accident, Claire’s mother, Stephanie, was barely recognizable but then Claire saw something she knew completely: Her mother’s eyes. On this week’s episode, Stephanie and Claire Nielson testify of God’s goodness even amidst the unthinkable and love’s power to conquer all things.

2:46- Growing Up Quickly
6:32- The Power of Eyes
11:40- Meant To Be Their Mom
15:31- Pulling Out the Box
20:17- Finding Healing Through Burns
24:28- The Process
28:21- Looking Away From the Mirror and Out the Window
32:57- Intentional Parenting
36:35- Bittersweet
46:12- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?

“It’s the bitter and the sweet, the happy and the sad, the helping and the healing and we do both at the same time and we become more because of it.” -Claire Nielson

Links:

Stephanie’s book, “Heaven Is Here”

“God Needs Mothers of All Kinds” (Previous All In Mother’s Day episode):

Show notes and audio

When Claire Nielson was 8 years old, her parents were involved in a small plane accident that left both her mom and dad badly injured, including burns that covered 80 percent of her mother’s body. Immediately following the accident, Claire’s mother, Stephanie, was barely recognizable but then Claire saw something she knew completely: Her mother’s eyes. On this week’s episode, Stephanie and Claire Nielson testify of God’s goodness even amidst the unthinkable and love’s power to conquer all things.
2:46- Growing Up Quickly 6:32- The Power of Eyes 11:40- Meant To Be Their Mom 15:31- Pulling Out the Box 20:17- Finding Healing Through Burns 24:28- The Process 28:21- Looking Away From the Mirror and Out the Window 32:57- Intentional Parenting 36:35- Bittersweet 46:12- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?
“It’s the bitter and the sweet, the happy and the sad, the helping and the healing and we do both at the same time and we become more because of it.” -Claire Nielson
Links:
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Heaven-Here-Incredible-Triumph-Everyday/dp/1401341799">Stephanie’s book, “Heaven Is Here”</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/DeseretBook/videos/238925127185738/?__xts__[0]=68.ARB4kqQ3WFpG-9nZtGj4Gz08ETxlQjYtFczU9jxLH3ulOb8rM8YQD2QxsEuveml2_gQFteVfE2KlRRaERxFfK1TqUWE9HNxvFdNyLeivlV3SM2ZgqA-WFevHQzZj4cPhjpKBPhPAk2u9H-B9pcT2jCNmg_qSjMY2Hf7mr4w7WzRkeykCrb2QJtMtUWjcOO89HMYmDcxqLSXTNHNOmCEXn6cQKhbigUPswpz2nUtMOVXSxfrP8kYGG18UCSl9_-7ewHREX79oyJfVZ2FfrmhWKDEDwthEexfVj0nzOvit06b742_AkRGNTxRdXPRousSyf6lfyHZ_xqh9--KCqc2Yn2gRMvc">“God Needs Mothers of All Kinds” (Previous All In Mother’s Day episode):</a>
<a href="https://www.ldsliving.com/all-in/god-needs-mothers-of-all-kinds">Show notes and audio</a>

Stephanie and Claire Nielson: The Resilient Bond of a Mother and Daughter

While sitting in a class at the theological seminary he attended, Michael Huston was floored when he heard his teacher say these words: “Lament is faithfully complaining to God.” The teacher went on to say, “Lament is the way you worship to God from within pain.” Huston describes the feeling he felt that day as exhaling a breath he had been holding for a very long time. On this week’s episode, he explains why he hopes to help others find that same relief in the concept of lament.

1:51- What is Lament and Why the Interest?
9:26- Structure of Lament
12:47- Murmuring or Complaining Vs. Lament
15:17- The Necessity of Expressing Pain and Grief
18:25- Men Are That They Might Have Joy
22:12- Post 9/11—A Modern Example of Lament
27:29- The Importance of Allowing Yourself to Lament
31:05- Lament—A Sacred Offering
37:08- A Note on Lament and “Faith Crisis”
39:52- A God For All Seasons
42:06- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?

“Lament, in a sense, is the most sacred of offerings. …It’s those moments when we are most vulnerable, most exposed, most uncertain, when our legs are the shakiest. We’re taking that and we’re saying, ‘God this is all I have left.’” —Michael Huston



Links & References:

Michael’s book

Elder Maxwell’s talk about murmuring

While sitting in a class at the theological seminary he attended, Michael Huston was floored when he heard his teacher say these words: “Lament is faithfully complaining to God.” The teacher went on to say, “Lament is the way you worship to God from within pain.” Huston describes the feeling he felt that day as exhaling a breath he had been holding for a very long time. On this week’s episode, he explains why he hopes to help others find that same relief in the concept of lament.
1:51- What is Lament and Why the Interest? 9:26- Structure of Lament 12:47- Murmuring or Complaining Vs. Lament 15:17- The Necessity of Expressing Pain and Grief 18:25- Men Are That They Might Have Joy 22:12- Post 9/11—A Modern Example of Lament 27:29- The Importance of Allowing Yourself to Lament 31:05- Lament—A Sacred Offering 37:08- A Note on Lament and “Faith Crisis” 39:52- A God For All Seasons 42:06- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?
“Lament, in a sense, is the most sacred of offerings. …It’s those moments when we are most vulnerable, most exposed, most uncertain, when our legs are the shakiest. We’re taking that and we’re saying, ‘God this is all I have left.’” —Michael Huston
 
Links &amp; References:
<a href="https://www.deseretbook.com/product/P6024765.html">Michael’s book</a>
<a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1989/10/murmur-not?lang=eng">Elder Maxwell’s talk about murmuring</a>

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