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Juli Woodward

Juli Woodward lives in Draper, Utah. She is the mother of 5 children and enjoys being a full-time mother and homemaker. She is also a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where she serves in Relief Society. She has a deep love of the gospel of Jesus Christ and feels a sincere love for others. Some of the difficult things she has encountered in her life have helped her to be more compassionate and caring toward others. She is grateful to know that God's love is extended to all of His children and that His love is infinite and everlasting. She believes that as we walk by faith each day we are led to witness many miracles.

Mark and Adria Taylor

Mark and Adria Taylor were both born and raised in the small town of Cardston, Alberta, Canada where Mark played sports with Adria’s little brothers and dreamed of one day dating their sister. Mark got his wish a whopping two days after Adria returned from her mission in Sydney, Australia, and they were married in the Cardston Temple a few months later. Mark had also served a mission, in the Netherlands and Belgium.

Dennis Gaunt

Dennis Gaunt is the author of several Latter-day Saint books and articles and is a frequent speaker for youth and young adults. He has taught as a volunteer institute teacher for over twenty years and gets legitimately excited about reading Isaiah. He served on the Church curriculum writing committee that produced the Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Gordon B. Hinckley book. He and his wife, Natalie, live in Utah.

Linda Cook

Linda was born and raised in beautiful Southern California where she developed a deep love for surf, sand, sun, and chips n salsa! When she was seventeen years old she received a letter from a then unknown missionary headed to Portugal to serve a full time mission. A mere 2 1/2 years later she married her “pen pal” in the Los Angeles, California temple. Shane is still her favorite person in the world 41 years later. Time with her family is Linda’s greatest pleasure. Linda can also be found spending time enjoying the outdoors, traveling, learning with friends but mostly sitting at her desk studying the scriptures.

Diane Roberts

Diane grew up the oldest of 7 in a military family. Moving every 3-4 years was hard but it prepared her for opportunities that have shaped her life. Diane is a wife, a mother to 4 amazing children, and grandmother of 15. Diane's happy place is at a baseball game, boating, being by the ocean, or in the great State of Texas! A love for sewing and quilting, handed down to her from her mother and grandmother fills the spare time. Diane is forever grateful for opportunities to be taught and mentored by some amazing women and friends in the gospel. Often referred to as a “study nerd,” she considers it a great compliment.

Emily de Schweinitz Taylor

Emily de Schweinitz Taylor is a professional mediator, mother of five growing children (ages 13–19), and author of two books, Raising Mediators and Conflict Fluent. She recently completed her doctorate in developmental psychology at Brigham Young University and joined Utah Valley University as the assistant director of conflict resolution/ombudsman.

Jody Moore

Jody Moore is a certified life coach through The Life Coach School and completed Master Coach Certification in 2018. She has helped tens of thousands of people through her podcast and coaching program. She and her husband have four children, ages eight to 17, and live in Spokane, Washington.

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Jen Pua VanHaaften

Jen, who also goes by her Hawaiian name, Pua, grew up the oldest of 5 girls in the beautiful town of Laie, HI. The foundation of her testimony was built there by her amazing parents, beautifully strong sisters, and the extraordinarily faithful people of her village. She is married to her best friend and is the proud mama of 4 sons and 2 daughters-in-love. She has been an educator for over 30 years and is currently a middle school librarian. She loves books, travel, Harry Potter, Oreos, Diet Coke, her tribe of sister-friends and words. And above all, she loves her God and her Jesus.

Whitney Owens Hemsath

Whitney Owens Hemsath is the author of Types, Shadows, and Casseroles: Finding Christ in Your Daily Life. In addition to writing inspirational nonfiction, she writes poetry, short stories, and other fiction in a variety of genres. She currently lives in Utah with her husband and four sons. When she isn’t busy being a wife, mom, and author, she enjoys teaching the gospel, doing cardio dance, and eating frozen BYU mint brownies.