The I Am In Podcast presents an impressive list of speakers from the Friday Forums at the Boise State Institute of Religion.
Each speaker presents stories and experiences from their life that have stood as defining moments where their reliance upon our Savior got them through. From doctors and millionaires, to builders and presidents - you are bound to be inspired by the experiences shared by this curated list of amazing individuals.
Brother and Sister McCauley met at BYU in Provo Utah. They married and moved to Eagle Idaho where they have raised an impressive family, grown a thriving business and have served in various capacitie…
Married 21 years, yahoo! Met in seminary at Eagle High School. Deven served his mission in Sao Paulo Brazil and then went to BYU. Kim played softball for Snow College in Ephraim, UT and then work…
Paul Johnson describes his life’s blessings as coming to him “pressed down, shaken together, and flowing over.” Those abundant blessings have actually included some very hard trials—being single unti…
Bonnie was born and raised in Boise, Idaho. She graduated from Capital High School in 1967 and attended Ricks College and Brigham Young University. She married Norm Jensen from Middleton, Idaho in…
Dana Peterson is an entrepreneur, a licensed Realtor, an amazing photographer who has lived in the Treasure Valley for almost 20 years.
She has a bachelor’s degree in Communications and Spanish mino…
Eric Garner was born in Florida and introduced to the Gospel by a friend following his freshman year of college at the University of Florida. He decided to join the Church that summer, and left that …
As a child, I grew up on my family’s dairy farm in Raft River, Idaho and attended school in Declo. After high school graduation, I ventured off to cosmetology school and have now been a professional …
Dan Thompson is a financial advisor, investor, business owner, and educator.
Born and raised in Modesto, CA with 2 brothers and 2 sisters, he played Water Polo, loved to snow ski and water-ski. Dan se…
Carrie is a lover of all things good--the gospel, the outdoors, and food! She runs an inspirational Instagram account and a food account. She and her husband have been married 24 years and have 3 kid…
Tara Motyer is a local portrait photographer, graphic designer and business owner of Dragonfly Photo & Design. She also works part-time with Company Vitals as a member of their team offering CFO ser…
Brother Fred Betzold was born in Emmett, Idaho and grew up working on his family’s apple farm. Brother Betzold joined the church at the age of 18 after several years of fellowship from his childhood …
President Roger Madison was born in Boise, Idaho. He attended Meridian High School on a part-time basis, and Centennial High just long enough to get a diploma. He attended Utah Valley University fo…
“We will simply do what is asked of us.” This has been the motto of Jeff and Tina Erekson since the beginning of their marriage.
Brother Erekson served a church mission in Manchester England. After…
Ron Zabel was born and raised in Kuna, Idaho. Bishop Zobel now serves as a YSA Bishop in the Ontario YSA ward. Married to his wife, Jaymi, for 30 years. He’s blessed the lives of youth and young adul…
President Vern Porter, president of the Boise YSA Stake, shares what he sees in the wonderful young adults he serves. Together with his wife Cori, they share the blessings that they have seen in the…
Sister Carleen Tanner, a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a mother of ten children, grandmother of forty and devoted wife to the world’s best papa, Mike.
Through rai…
President Lance Millington is the newest member of the Boise YSA Stake Presidency. In this discussion, he shares how the Lord has guided his life through college, mission, marriage and career. Prof…
There are times when life doesn’t turn out the way we envisioned. When that happens, choose to turn to the Savior. He will always lead you and walk with you down the best path. Jess Anderson shares…
When life feels empty and you desire light, you might pause and say a little prayer in your car, and ask your creator for help. Then be amazed at how he answers that prayer–with a hot, grilled burge…
What is a date? Who’s supposed to ask? Why is it important to date? What if I don’t want to go?? These questions and many more, are asked by young adults all the time. The answers can vary accordin…