By the Book

In this episode, we talk about the book "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens with Anna Millett.Anna is a student at UVU & is studying literature. She currently works in a Library doing story time & likes going to conferences to present on how to improve story times & has incorporated ASL into those as well! Book on Audible: https://amzn.to/45JrWR8Book in paperback: https://amzn.to/4dXmJr8Book in hardcover: https://amzn.to/43Jyi1PBook on Kindle: https://amzn.to/43MnNJB

In this episode, we talk about the book "The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt" by Edmund Morris with my friend, Gage Thornton.Gage & I served in the same mission in Baltimore Maryland in 2021 & recently reconnected through a friend of a friend. He is a student studying Mechanical Engineering at Utah State University & plans on pursuing a career in law after graduation. Book on Audible: https://amzn.to/46OZix1Book in paperback: https://amzn.to/4nTpw8sBook in hardcover: https://amzn.to/3VLhUc7Book on Kindle: https://amzn.to/3WiOKBm

In this episode, we talk about the book "The Boy Crisis" by Warren Farrell & John Gray with my friend, Jena Johnson.Jena & I met in the Marriage & Family Marriage Studies Major at BYU Idaho & then went on a trip to NYC to visit the United Nations in March, where we really connected & became friends. She just finished her internship with United FamiliesInternational. She is married to Blake & they just found out they are having a baby in January! Book on Audible: https://amzn.to/45gthybBook in paperback: https://amzn.to/40tXdV4Book in hardcover: https://amzn.to/40wCbVPBook on Kindle: https://amzn.to/4lGb5DY

In this episode, we talk about the book "The Red Tent" by Anita Diamant with my friend, Carlie Langhaim.Carlie is a 5-time Ironman, a collegiate golfer at Webber State University, & she is married to Ryan & they have three lovely children together. Book on Audible: https://amzn.to/4lIUkrWBook in paperback: https://amzn.to/3TT3u8YBook in hardcover: https://amzn.to/3GZ5c5FBook on Kindle: https://amzn.to/44YPzmZ

In this episode, we talk about the book "Redeeming Love" by Francine Rivers with my friend, Mya Flintoff.Mya & I met in 8th grade & we went to high school together. She is so smart & a great student. She graduated from nursing school in 2021, got married in 2022, & currently works in labor & delivery. She & her husband Lane have two darling children. Book on Audible: https://amzn.to/45nVxOzBook in paperback: https://amzn.to/40Ti58rBook in hardcover: https://amzn.to/3IF9K1IBook on Kindle: https://amzn.to/4nSBNuC

In this episode, we talk about the book "The Let Them Theory" by Mel Robins with my friend, Ireland Vassallo.Ireland & I met in High School in Washington State. She is married to Brandon & they have 2 darling children together. She loves to read & is interested in health & self-help.Book on Audible: https://amzn.to/3TQhJLRBook in hardcover: https://amzn.to/45gCgiXBook on Kindle: https://amzn.to/4o0wzgr

In this episode, we talk about the book "For All Eternity" by John L. Lund with my friend, Emily Udall. Emily & I met in my hometown in 2021 while she was serving a mission for our church & then we reconnected at a meeting church in Rexburg, Idaho. She is currently a student at BYU Idaho studying Elementary Education with a minor in Teaching English as a Second Language & she will be graduating next fall. Book in paperback: https://amzn.to/4eylZcnBook in hard cover: https://amzn.to/40wvVgrBook on Kindle: https://amzn.to/3TnS4tzThe audiobook is available on Desseret Bookshelf.

In this episode, we talk about the book "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom with my friend, Shae Wright.Shae & I met through our mutual friend & past guest, Jane Leatham. (Here is a link to the episode with Jane: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0qGGNYNgEfR8ikmaX5v07f?si=2b6fb9f56c234b1c) Shae is from a small town in Alberta, Canada & is currently a student at BYU Idaho studying Animal Science & will graduate in December. Book on Audible: https://amzn.to/3I9udvdBook in paperback: https://amzn.to/44cw5MuBook in hard cover: https://amzn.to/4ly9orHBook on Kindle: https://amzn.to/4014Lya

In this episode, we talk about the book "The Power of Awareness" by Neville Goddard with my friend, Tyler Martin.Tyler Martin is a high-performance coach, entrepreneur, and founder of All In: Body, Business, Belief — a coaching movement helping men build strength, freedom, and purpose in every area of life. He has built and scaled multiple successful businesses, including a rock climbing gym, a CrossFit affiliate, and an asphalt construction company. During entrepreneurship, he spent 10 years as a paramedic and firefighter, ending his service as a captain — a role that sharpened his leadership, resilience, and no-excuses mindset. Today, he coaches high-performing individuals to go all in on their health, their business, and their belief systems — helping them realign their lives, reignite their discipline, and reclaim their potential. He’s also a devoted husband and father, and he believes true success isn’t just about building a life you can look at — it’s about building a life you can live fully.Book on Audible: https://amzn.to/44wXcRaBook in paperback: https://amzn.to/4exd7DTBook in hard cover: https://amzn.to/4lbyBbFBook on Kindle: https://amzn.to/4eyI7TX

In this episode, we talk about the book "The Knight in Rusty Armor" by  Robert Fisher with my friend Mitch Moss.Mitch is a student at BYU Idaho studying Organizational Psychology. We met through a past guest & his brother, Jake Moss. He is a Spikeball enthusiast and ambassador.Book in paperback: https://amzn.to/40CNsnf