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Melinda W. Brown is an author and educator. She has a master’s degree in Christian Practice from Duke Divinity School with an emphasis in Christian Education. She is the author of Eve and Adam: Discovering the Beautiful Balance (Deseret Book, 2020), An Endowment of Love: Embracing Christ’s Covenant Way of Living and Loving (Deseret Book, 2025), and a frequent contributor to the Magnify podcast and LDS Living. She enjoys every minute spent teaching young adults about learning to love the temple. She has a passion for deep discussions with faithful followers of Christ who are seeking joy, even amid life’s thorny patches. Mindy and her husband Doug have four children and five grandchildren. Her perfect day would include playing with all of them, exploring along the beach, digging into a stack of books, and sharing delicious treats.

Laurin Ashby

Elder Laurin Ashby, from Mesa, Arizona, is currently serving a mission with his wife, Sister Holly Ashby, in Novi Sad, Serbia, in the Adriatic North Mission.

Jenny Telford Olsen

Jenny Telford Olsen was born of goodly parents who have always set an example serving diligently and putting God first. She's been married to her amazing husband, Scott for 33 years, and has 2 awesome kids who have left the nest and are doing great things!

Natalie Colemere

Natalie Colemere has been married to the man of her dreams, Ryan, for almost 31 years. They have 6 kids, 3 now married, and 3 grandchildren with another on the way. Family is the BEST!!

Aaron D. Franklin

Aaron D. Franklin is a professor of electrical and computer engineering and chemistry at Duke University. A native of Phoenix, Arizona, he earned a bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University and a doctorate from Purdue University, both in electrical engineering. Prior to becoming a professor, he worked as a research scientist at IBM, studying nanotechnology. He is a frequent speaker and the author of The Spiritual Physics of Light: How We See, Feel, and Know Truth. He and his wife, Lianne Walters Franklin, are the parents of three children and reside in Cary, North Carolina.

Carrie K. Snider

Carrie K. Snider is a Phoenix-based writer. She grew up on a dairy farm and graduated with a degree in journalism from BYU. She has reported for the Deseret News, EastIdahoNews.com, Good News Utah, and others. Several of her articles have received Praiseworthy Awards from LDSPMA. Carrie enjoys hiking, swimming, and watching musicals with her husband and four kids.

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Tami Weaver

Tami Weaver is wife to the world’s best husband, Mike, and mother to eight amazing, brilliant children, one of whom is currently in heaven. Her title of Grammy is her greatest blessing and joy! Tami grew up in Idaho, loved her years spent in California and now resides in Utah as a backdoor neighbor to Tammy Hall. They made a pact together to never move, which has resulted in many “best days ever.” Tami believes that all life’s problems can be solved by playing pickle ball and coming to Jesus.

Jodi Hart Wilson

Jodi is a wife to a “manly” man who loves anything lifted with big tires. She is a mom to a very talented and compassionate son. Being a mom is her most treasured endeavor. She is an aunt to 10 nieces and nephews and 5 great nieces and nephews. Jodi works in the political arena in Salt Lake. In her spare time she enjoys traveling with her family and boating.

Kendra Nielsen

A little bit about me… I have lived in the Salt Lake Valley for most of my life. I worked at a salon in Holladay, Utah doing hair and getting to visit with the most amazing women. I had the opportunity to cook on a local tv show and although I no longer do that I still love to bake yummy treats! In 2021 my family had a short stint in Celina, Texas. We loved it there. We learned that everything really is bigger in Texas! We fell in love with the people, Buccees, Bbq, football games and the amazing sunsets. We did not fall in love with the weather and bugs! Now I am living in St. George Utah where we wake up in paradise every single day! I love living here and know Heavenly Father had a hand in getting me here at this specific time for His specific reasons.