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Dr. David T. Morgan is the author of Enduring the Refiner’s Fire: Emotional Resilience for Latter-day Trials and several other books that can be viewed here. His writings contain insights and solutions to apply gospel principles to emotional challenges.

Ellie Smith

Ellie Smith was an intern for LDS Living and is from Boise, Idaho, (that's BOY-see, not boy-ZEE) and graduated from BYU with a BA in English and a minor in editing. She is always down for an adventure and has traveled to England, Iceland, Italy, France, and Spain. As an aspiring chef, Ellie loves trying new recipes and visiting unique local eateries. At the end of the day she likes to settle down with a good book and a box of Ferrero Rocher.

Kalo Latu

Kalo Latu is a concert musician, private music instructor, and adjunct professor at the BYU School of Music. She has concertized across the continental US, China, and Europe both as a soloist and with her students. She is a frequent lecturer, adjudicator, and mentor to developing musicians and teachers. Kalo is an avid reader, supporter of great performances (everything from Taylor Swift to brilliant interpretations of Bach), and lover of delicious food and enlightening conversations.

John Hilton III

John Hilton III is a professor of Religious Education at BYU. He and his wife, Lani, have six children. They have lived in Boise, Boston, Miami, Mexico, Jerusalem, and China. Currently, they live in Utah. John has authored several books, including Voices in the Book of Mormon: Discovering Distinctive Witnesses of Jesus Christ and Considering the Cross.

Janelle Gardiner

Janelle Gardiner is a daughter, sister, favorite aunt, friend, respiratory therapist, professor, traveler, volunteer, and self-proclaimed comedian. She spends her professional time as full-time faculty in the Respiratory Therapy Department at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah. Janelle earned a Doctor of Health Science degree at A. T. Still University, a Master’s of Respiratory Care Leadership at Northeastern University, and a Bachelor’s of Science in Respiratory Therapy at Weber State University. She is involved in leadership positions with Utah state and national professional organizations. Recently, she was honored by being inducted as a Fellow with the American Association for Respiratory Care.

Lisa Higginbotham Anderson

Lisa Higginbotham Anderson studied biology at Brigham Young University and holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge. She enjoys rowing, teaching, and working in maternal health. Lisa and her family recently relocated to New Zealand.

Gaylamarie Rosenberg

Gaylamarie Rosenberg is an adjunct professor in the Department of Church History and Doctrine at Brigham Young University. She earned a BS in elementary education and a MS degree in family sciences/family life education and human development from BYU. She has been teaching classes on relationships and religion since 1991 and currently teaches the Eternal Family course. She is the author of “Our Savior from Self-Doubt,” a book focused on the power of positive psychology and our ability to overcome feelings of self-doubt through the love and strength of Jesus Christ. She has enjoyed assignments on the BYU Women’s Conference Committee and participated as a member in the BYU-Public School Partnership. Gaylamarie and her husband, John, are the parents of two daughters, a son-in-law, and 2 grand-dogs.

Kaylen Nelson

Kaylen Walton Nelson, originally from eastern Utah, graduated from Uintah High School in 2008. She earned her degree in Family History and Genealogy from BYU. One of the most memorable experiences during her education was a semester abroad in Jerusalem, which ignited her passion for scripture and the Holy Land. Kaylen followed in her father’s footsteps and was hired to teach seminary full-time in 2013. Kaylen earned a master’s degree from the University of Utah in Teacher Leadership and Policy. She taught seminary for nine years at Brighton, Olympus, and Corner Canyon High Schools before taking a position on the BYU Religion Faculty as a visiting instructor. Kaylen and her husband Graden reside in American Fork Utah. They recently welcomed their first child, Louis, in early 2023.

Alexis & Chanté Sinclair

Sisters, Alexis Janique Sinclair and Chanté Sinclair, are mothers, wives, activists, motivational speakers, innovators and the creators of Sinclair DE&I Consulting and account @letstalk_sis. These sisters are raising diverse families in Utah. They invite all to come join them as they are on a mission to create more human connection, transformational conversations and intentional change.