Faith in Action

050: Orphaned in India

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 06:00:00 MST

Upon earning his degree in Audiology, Dr. ADSN Prasad quickly learned his life's calling would be to help orphaned and disabled children in India. What started with taking in just one of his patients has turned into a chance to help thousands of other children. Learn all about his, and his family's, mission and their incredible story of conversion in this episode of Faith In Action.

049: Kaw River Ward Documentary

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 06:00:00 MST

With the worldwide growth of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, it's not uncommon for bilingual wards to be created. However, these types of wards can come with unique challenges. Learn how one ward in Kansas met their challenges head-on and created a successful ward family.

048: One Step at a Time

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 06:00:00 MST

There are thousands of people worldwide who are living today without legs and for many of them, the possibility of walking with a prosthetic is far from possible. In this episode, meet an inspiring group of Brigham Young University students who have pooled their talents together and created an affordable prosthetic leg that could change the lives of thousands.

047: Serving in the Storehouse

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 06:00:00 MST

Did you know that there are over 140 Bishop's Storehouses throughout the world? Each are an important resource for the communities they serve. Join us for this in-depth look at one of largest and busiest storehouses in the Church; the Lindon, Utah storehouse.

046: Dresses for Africa

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 06:00:00 MST

Imagine sewing hundreds of dresses for children living thousands of miles away in one day! The sisters of the Fort Collins, Colorado Stake did just that as part of their annual service day. Learn about the incredible miracles that led to accomplishing this incredible task, hear about the other projects they completed as well and feel inspired by the testimony of these incredible Saints.

045: Treasure Hunters

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 06:00:00 MST

Imagine diving for sunken treasure and artifacts on the ocean floor! That's what a group of Latter-day Saints do every day off the shores of the Dominican Republic. But it's not just about finding worldly treasures, they've also found a way to give back. Learn how their treasure hunting turned into humanitarian work in this fascinating episode of Faith In Action.

044: Serving at St. Vincent's

Mon, 30 May 2011 06:00:00 MST

Latter-day Saints and Catholics join hands in serving Salt Lake City's homeless population at the St. Vincent DePaul Food Kitchen. A charity run by the Catholic Church, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has come to play in important role in what goes on there. Gain an indepth look at service, despite differences in belief.

043: Austin Bennett

Mon, 16 May 2011 06:00:00 MST

Austin Bennett's young life was turned upside down when he was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. His family was left wondering how their home could continue to accommodate his continuing needs in light of his debilitating illness. That's where their ward and stake came to the rescue with an incredible gift. Join us as we discuss the process and miracles surrounding the remodeling of their home.

042: Garth and Wendy Green - England

Fri, 06 May 2011 06:00:00 MST

Garth and Wendy Green thought their background running their plumbing business would fit perfect into a clean water mission. To their surprise, they were called to England, where most people drink water right out of the tap. Instead, they used their experience to teach the people throughout Europe valuable self-employment principals. Learn how their workshops not only helped people find employment, but also opened doors for preaching the Gospel.

041: Mike and Melba Caldwell - Mongolia

Mon, 02 May 2011 06:00:00 MST

Mike and Melba Caldwell were shocked to learn they would be serving a humanitarian mission in Mongolia, but when they arrived they quickly grew to love the people there. Two of their major responsibilities included helping people find employment and teaching English classes. Join us as we discuss how their work helped members and nonmembers alike.

040: The Gift of Hearing - Justin Osmond

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 06:00:00 MST

Imagine being born with 90 % hearing loss. That's exactly the challenge Justin Osmond faced early on in life -- the only member of the Osmond's second generation to suffer this disability. With the help of his parents, Merrill and Mary Osmond, Justin learned to talk, play multiple instruments and has even performed with his musical family. Today, he's turned his disability into the inspiration behind his charity work throughout the world. Learn how Justin is giving the gift of hearing to thousands of people worldwide and discover what motivates this incredible man to keep doing it.

039: Japanese Tsunami - Reacting with Love

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 06:00:00 MST

Three Japanese sisters talk about their reaction to the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. They describe the situations of their families and friends in Japan and discuss how they are helping the people there while living in Utah. We are also joined by Brother Ty Johnson from the Welfare Department of the Church, who gives us an update on Church support for Japan and tells us how other members can help, if we so choose.

038: Frank and Alice Wall - Argentina

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 06:00:00 MST

Frank and Alice Wall first served a mission at home in Provo at the missionary training center. That inspired the couple to serve again; this second time they were called to serve a humanitarian mission in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Whether teaching gardening skills or providing quality health care, the Walls experienced a wide array of service opportunities. Join us as we discuss their experiences working both with people in rural Argentina as well as in the city.

037: Bob and Susan Bird

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 06:00:00 MST

Imagine never knowing if the water you’re about to drink is clean. That’s the daily reality of many people living around the world, until humanitarian missionaries like Bob and Susan Bird come into the picture. Much of their mission focused on providing clean drinking water to the people of Madagascar. Join us for their powerful insight into this and other humanitarian work going on in that country.

036: Miracle Makeover

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 06:00:00 MST

For a Christmas service project, one ward decided to remodel the home of a family in need. Christy is a single mom with three boys, one of whom has a rare form of dwarfism. The ward built ramps, lowered sinks and microwaves, and added another room, as well as many other improvements. Join us for this powerful story of service, and hear how it allowed the ward to come together.

035: Brother and Sister Thomsen

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 06:00:00 MST

Dignitaries come from around the world to visit Salt Lake City. As a part of the tours that are given, many of these dignitaries come to the Humanitarian Center. Listen as Doug and Lorie Thomsen take you on that same tour and talk of the people who come and learn about the humanitarian efforts around the world that begin here at the Salt Lake Humanitarian Center.

034: Brother and Sister Cudney

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 06:00:00 MST

In preparation for the dedication of the Kyiv Ukraine Temple, listen to this episode, in which Brother and Sister Cudney give their time and talents to the building up of the kingdom in Ukraine. Listen to the needs of the people and the feelings of gratitude as lives are changed by these humanitarian missionaries.

033: Brother and Sister Dosdall

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 06:00:00 MST

Much like the Tanners in episode 28 of Faith in Action, the Dosdalls served in India as humanitarian missionaries. However, their story is unique and touching in a different way. The Dosdalls served exclusively at an orphanage. Listen to beautiful stories of how the lives of these orphans were changed simply by the love of these two faithful missionaries.

032: Navajo Service Project

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 06:00:00 MST

Learn about the Pleasant Grove, Grove Creek 5th Ward priests quorum service project to the Navajo reservation

031: Josh Brazier and Luke Drake

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 06:00:00 MST

Listen to this wonderful story of an idea that turned into an opportunity to affect thousands. Listen to the story of the creation of Kaiizen, a nonprofit organization with one purpose only: To help others less fortunate. Don’t miss out on these touching stories of children who have had their lives changed forever just because of those who were willing to serve them.

030: Brother and Sister Christiansen - Nepal

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 06:00:00 MST

In Nepal are eight of the highest peaks in the world, including Mount Everest. Nepal becomes the guardian of the watchtowers of the world. And like the watchmen in those towers, the Christiansens spent 18 months watching over the people of Nepal. Listen to this amazing story of how the lives of the people in Nepal were touched just simply by their loving and caring hearts.

029: Brother and Sister Merkley - Myanmar

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 06:00:00 MST

Where is Myanmar? It is not a typo: that is the name of the country. It used to be called Burma. Do you know it now? Maybe you think it is a small country tucked away in the world, but it is one of the biggest countries in Southeast Asia, bordered by Laos, China, and Thailand. The country is real, just as the people are and they are in need of things just as anyone in the world. Listen to this beautiful story of the Merkleys, who shared their lives with the people of Myanmar and helped bring them joy and love.

028: Brother and Sister Tanner - India

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 06:00:00 MST

Did you know that India is the sixth-largest country in the world and one of the most ancient civilizations? India has one of the most dense populations in the world, with over a billion people in the country. Imagine how it would feel to that one person in a billion who was given a wheelchair and could finally be able to move around. Imagine what it would feel like to be loved completely by strangers you have never met. Listen to this touching story of the Tanners, who served in India as humanitarian missionaries, and the people they were able to help through their service.

027: McClain Bybee - Managing Director of LDS Philanthropies

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 12:00:00 MST

What would you do if you had more money than you knew what to do with? Many people in that situation become philanthropists. However, believe it or not you don’t have to have billions of dollars to become a philanthropist. It takes a giving heart and a desire to get things started. Enjoy this interview with the managing director of LDS Philanthropies and hear the touching stories of people who give without any thought of any type of return.

026: John and Gerri Esplin - Kenya

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 12:00:00 MST

Can you find Kenya on the map? Do you know what the roads are like there? Do you know what it is like to live there? What about the hardships found there? Can you imagine the smiles on the faces of Kenyans when receiving some of the greatest gifts ever given to them? There is no need to imagine: simply listen to this episode and hear John and Gerri Esplin talk about the experiences they had. The words will convey more than enough picture and emotion to answer all these questions.

025: Managing Director of the Welfare Department - Dennis Lifferth

Mon, 24 May 2010 12:00:00 MST

Listen to an interview with the managing director of the Welfare Department. Brother Dennis Lifferth talks about the history of the Welfare Department, its goals, its desires, and its future. Brother Lifferth shares stories about how certain welfare efforts have affected nations and people around the world.

024: Larry and Lynda Benson - Chile

Wed, 19 May 2010 12:00:00 MST

Larry and Lynda Benson speak about their experience as humanitarian missionaries. The Bensons served for 18 months in Chile. They discuss their feelings upon being called and what it was like when they arrived in the country. They also speak about the various humanitarian projects they were involved in and how the mission experience changed them into who they are today.

023: Lawrence and Noma Bowman - Vietnam

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:00:00 MST

Lawrence and Noma Bowman speak about their experience as humanitarian missionaries. The Bowmans served for 18 months in Vietnam. They discuss their feelings upon being called and what it was like when they arrived in the country. They also speak about the various humanitarian projects they were involved in and how the mission experience changed them into who they are today.

022: Dean and Marilyn Bawden - Guatemala

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 11:00:00 MST

Dean and Marilyn Bawden speak about their experience as humanitarian missionaries. The Bawdens served for 18 months in Guatemala. They discuss their feelings upon being called and what it was like when they arrived in the country. They also speak about the various humanitarian projects they were involved in and how the mission experience changed them into who they are today.

021: Grant and Sherry Atkinson - Germany

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 10:00:00 MST

Grant and Sherry Atkinson speak about their experience as humanitarian missionaries. The Atkinsons served for 18 months in Germany. They discuss their feelings upon being called and what it was like when they arrived in the country. They also speak about the various humanitarian projects they were involved in and how the mission experience changed them into who they are today.

020: John and Connie Woodward - Ghana

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 09:00:00 MST

John and Connie Woodward speak about their experience as humanitarian missionaries. The Woodwards served for 18 months in Ghana. They discuss their feelings upon being called and what it was like when they arrived in the country. They also speak about the various humanitarian projects they were involved in and how the mission experience changed them into who they are today.

019: Gary and LaRee Phillipi - Australia

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 08:00:00 MST

Gary and LaRee Phillipi speak about their experience as humanitarian missionaries. The Phillipis served for 18 months in Australia. They discuss their feelings upon being called and what it was like when they arrived in the country. They also speak about the various humanitarian projects they were involved in and how the mission experience changed them into who they are today.

018: Jerry and Sue Ann Capener - Belarus

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 07:00:00 MST

Jerry and Sue Ann Capener speak about their experience as humanitarian missionaries. The Capeners served for 18 months in Belarus. They discuss their feelings upon being called and what it was like when they arrived in the country. They also speak about the various humanitarian projects they were involved in and how the mission experience changed them into who they are today.

017: Gale and Joyce Larsen - Georgia

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 06:00:00 MST

Gale and Joyce Larsen speak about their experience as humanitarian missionaries. The Larsens served for 18 months in T’Bilisi, Georgia. They discuss their feelings upon being called and what it was like when they arrived in the country. They also speak about the various humanitarian projects they were involved in and how the mission experience changed them into who they are today.

016: Ralph and Aileen Walker - Indonesia

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 05:00:00 MST

Ralph and Aileen Walker speak about their experience as humanitarian missionaries. The Walkers served for 18 months in Indonesia. They discuss their feelings upon being called and what it was like when they arrived in the country. They also speak about the various humanitarian projects they were involved in and how the mission experience changed them into who they are today.

015: Alan and Linda Turner

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:00:00 MST

Alan and Linda Turner speak about their experience as humanitarian missionaries. The Turners served for 18 months in Harare, Zimbabwe. They discuss their feelings upon being called and what it was like when they arrived in the country. They also speak about the various humanitarian projects they were involved in and how the mission experience changed them into who they are today.

014: Special Episode - Haiti

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:00:00 MST

Nate Leishman, manager of operation processes and logistics for humanitarian aid, and Brett Bass, director of humanitarian aid, speak about the role of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in relieving the crisis in Haiti. Conversation includes topics such as the first 72 hours after the earthquake in Haiti, their perspective on what they saw there, how we can help the people of Haiti, and more.

013: Richard and Joanne Loosli

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:00:00 MST

Richard Loosli and his wife, Joanne, speak about their experience as humanitarian missionaries. The Looslis served for 18 months in Istanbul, Turkey. They discuss their feelings upon being called and what it was like when they arrived in the country. They also speak about the various humanitarian projects they were involved in and how the mission experience changed them into who they are today.

012: Gil and Heidi Bowden

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 12:00:00 MST

Gil Bowden and his wife, Heidi, speak about their experience as humanitarian missionaries. The Bowdens served for 18 months in Novosibirsk, Russia. They discuss their feelings upon being called and what it was like when they arrived in the country. They also speak about the various humanitarian projects they were involved in and how the mission experience changed them into who they are today.

011: Maxwell and Linda Cox

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:00:00 MST

Maxwell Cox and his wife, Linda, speak about their experience as humanitarian missionaries. The Coxes served for 18 months in Maputo, Mozambique. They discuss their feelings upon being called and what it was like when they arrived in the country. They also speak about the various humanitarian projects they were involved in and how the mission experience changed them into who they are today.

010: Thomas and Linda Brighton

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:00:00 MST

Thomas Brighton and his wife, Linda Brighton, speak about their experience as humanitarian missionaries. The Brightons served for 18 months in Beijing, China. They discuss their feelings when being called and what it was like when they arrived in the country. They speak about the various humanitarian projects they were involved in during those 18 months. They also talk about how the mission experience has changed them into who they are today.

009: James and Carolyn Oldham

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:00:00 MST

James Oldham and his wife, Carolyn Oldham, speak about their experience as humanitarian missionaries. The Oldhams served for 18 months in Vientiane, Laos. They discuss their feelings when being called and what it was like when they arrived in the country. They speak about the various humanitarian projects they were involved in during those 18 months. They also talk about how the mission experience has changed them into who they are today.

008: Val and Margie Walton

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:00:00 MST

Val Walton and his wife, Margie Walton, speak about their experience as humanitarian missionaries. The Waltons served for 18 months in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. They discuss their feelings when being called and what it was like when they arrived in the country. They also speak about the various humanitarian projects they were involved in during those 18 months. They also talk about how the mission experience has changed them into who they are today.

007: Tom and Ellie Pocock

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:50:00 MST

Tom Pocock and his wife, Ellie Pocock, speak about their experience as humanitarian missionaries. The Pococks served for 18 months in Belarus and then again for another 18 months in Nairobi, Kenya. They discuss their feelings when being called and what it was like when they arrived in the country. They also speak about the various humanitarian projects they were involved in during those 18 months. They also talk about how the mission experience has changed them into who they are today.

006: Elder Glenn L. Rudd (Emeritus)

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 12:00:00 MST

Elder Glenn L. Rudd (emeritus Seventy) speaks about his experience with the welfare program from the early 1930s to the present. Elder Rudd also speaks about how the welfare program has helped people throughout the world.

005: Emergency Preparedness

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 12:00:00 MST

Barbara Salsbury talks about her vast experience with emergency preparedness. Barbara explains the difference between provident living and disaster preparedness. She also gives advice on how we all can be prepared for emergencies and how we can store food even in the smallest of accommodations.

004: Service Projects in Guatemala

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 12:00:00 MST

Nine young single adults from across the nation joined others from around the world to do service in a remote area in Guatemala called the Polochic Valley. There they served the Mayan Q’eqchi people. Service activities included helping build a secondary school, teaching business classes, helping with medical and dental needs, participating in a water project, and translating for the local people. The participants in the interview talk about their experience and how it affected them and the people of the Polochic Valley.

003: Dr. Drew Cahoon - Uganda

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 12:00:00 MST

Dr. Drew Cahoon talks about his humanitarian efforts in Uganda, Africa. He also talks about all the people involved with the school of dentistry that was created solely from donations and volunteers. Dr. Cahoon explains all the ups and downs from inception to completion of the project. He also talks about the immediate and long-term effects from his efforts.

002: Bishopric from Calgary

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 12:00:00 MST

The young adults of the Confederation Park Young Single Adult Ward of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, participate in a special highway cleanup service project. Karl Bodon and the bishopric of the ward, along with their wives, talk about the project. The discussion covers topics such as the project’s beginnings, service as parents, past service memories, and the project itself.

001: Ronald and Sandra Bean - Mission: Uganda

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:50:00 MST

In the first episode of Faith in Action a missionary couple speak about their mission in Uganda. They talk about their experience there and how it has affected their testimonies and lives. They talk about the service they rendered as they served an 18-month mission.