Best-selling author Jason F. Wright is a fan of people. It is apparent in the way his face lights up when he talks about those who have impacted his life, some of them strangers he met only briefly. On today’s episode, he explains how his passion for people and their stories began in his childhood home, thanks in large part to the example of his parents who taught him to believe in the goodness of others. 

"Open your eyes. When you walk out your front door every morning, open your eyes as wide as you can. Look left, look right, look in front of you and make sure you're seeing the people that the Lord is putting in your path. Because if you see them, you can serve them."

Show Notes: 

2:57- The Beginning of the "Christmas Jars" Tradition

11:08- Restoration

12:11- Stories of the Jars

16:27- Belief in Humanity

20:45- Help Getting Home

24:45- Giving a Lift

27:46- Fiction Vs. Non-Fiction

31:33- The Power of Stories

33:48- The Importance of Authenticity

38:39- What Does It Mean To Be "All In" the Gospel of Jesus Christ?

Best-selling author Jason F. Wright is a fan of people. It is apparent in the way his face lights up when he talks about those who have impacted his life, some of them strangers he met only briefly. On today&rsquo;s episode, he explains how his passion for people and their stories began in his childhood home, thanks in large part to the example of his parents who taught him to believe in the goodness of others.&nbsp;
"Open your eyes. When you walk out your front door every morning, open your eyes as wide as you can. Look left, look right, look in front of you and make sure you're seeing the people that the Lord is putting in your path. Because if you see them, you can serve them."
Show Notes:&nbsp;
2:57- The Beginning of the "Christmas Jars" Tradition
11:08- Restoration
12:11- Stories of the Jars
16:27- Belief in Humanity
20:45- Help Getting Home
24:45- Giving a Lift
27:46- Fiction Vs. Non-Fiction
31:33- The Power of Stories
33:48- The Importance of Authenticity
38:39- What Does It Mean To Be "All In" the Gospel of Jesus Christ?

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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