Sharing Time - A Latter Day Saint Culture Podcast

Episode 34 - Marketing and the Church Apr 07, 2023

This week we talk all about marketing with the brilliant Tracy Smith. Tracy is the Chief Brand Officer of a major consumer electronics accessory company. He has also run his own successful ad agency. In this episode we talk about how the church markets itself and how we can better market the church.

Ep. 34 - Life of a filmmaker with Director Garrett Batty Feb 26, 2023

This week, Ken and Shawn talk with acclaimed film director Garrett Batty. We discuss his amazing body of work directing films such as The Saratov Approach, Out of Liberty, and his upcoming film, The Carpenter. Garrett gives us an upclose look into the life of a remarkably talented Latter Day Saint filmmaker.

Ep. 33 - Resilience with Author / Speaker Heidi Tucker Jan 18, 2023

This week, Shawn and Ken talk resilience with bestselling author and speaker Heidi Tucker. What is the link between connection, compassion and resilience? What is the difference between resilience and grit? What would the pioneers think about our resilience? How does it go over when Shawn tells people to "just get over it!"? Heidi is absolutely brilliant. This is a GREAT discussion with tons of insight.

Ep. 32 - HAPPY NEW YEAR! with Richie Steadman Dec 30, 2022

Who better to talk with Ken and Shawn about New Years than all star event DJ Richie Steadman. We talk about how to throw the perfect New Years Party, the pros and cons of karaoke, new years resolutions, and what happened when Richie asked for a new years kiss as his first kiss. Happy new year everyone!!

Ep. 31 - Light The World and Christmas goals with John Dye! Dec 23, 2022

Shawn and Ken are back! Our guest is John Dye. John was instrumental in launching the Giving Machines and the Light The World campaign. We talk to John all about Christmas with a focus on the good, the bad, and even the ugly of Christmas music!

Ep. 31 - A smorgasbord of topics Aug 05, 2021

In this episode, Shawn and Ken talk with the sharing crew about topics ranging from Ken's new movie, "Once I Was Engaged", other movies we have seen, potential sequels to church themed movies, getting back to travel, following the spirit and so much more!

Ep. 31 - Bring on the summertime! Apr 20, 2021

In this episode, Ken, Shawn and the Sharing Squad talk about that most wonderful time of the year. SUMMER! We talk about all of our favorite things to do. So get out your sunscreen, lay out your towel and bring on the heat!

Ep. 30 - General Conference Review! Apr 07, 2021

This week, Ken, Shawn and the Sharing Squad share their thoughts on General Conference this past weekend.

Ep. 29 - It's a Post-demic party! Mar 30, 2021

In this episode, Ken, Shawn and the Sharing Squad talk about what they are ready to do once the pandemic is over. What things do you miss the most? What will you do first? It is winding down and we have some thoughts!

Ep. 28 - Let's Study! Mar 12, 2021

In this episode Ken, Shawn and the Sharing Squad talk about the triumphs and pitfalls of studying the gospel at home.

Ep. 27 - New Year's Resolutions! Jan 07, 2021

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Do you make resolutions? How do we keep them? Is it better to just have a theme for the year? Would you go a whole month without sugar?? Ken Craig and Shawn Rapier go through all this and more with the Sharing Squad.

Ep. 26 - A Very Special Sharing Time Christmas Special Dec 23, 2020

This week is special. I mean really special. Ken Craig and Shawn Rapier, along with the Sharing Squad break down those holiday specials we love to watch every year on TV. Which ones do we love? Which ones are not our favorites? What would be the worst show to do a special holiday episode? We promise this episode is really special.

Ep. 25 - Top 10 Christmas Movies Dec 14, 2020

This week, Ken Craig, Shawn Rapier and the Sharing Squad debate the top ten Christmas movies of all time.

Ep. 24 - Monday night is FHE! Nov 10, 2020

In this episode, Ken Craig and Shawn Rapier tackle everyone's Monday night favorite. Yep, it's Family Home Evening. We talk about FHE etiquette (Can you call people Monday nights??), activities, treats, and what counts as FHE. We revisit past Family Home Evenings we have enjoyed and hear from our live audience.

Ep. 23 - The bright side of Covid! Oct 30, 2020

This week, Ken and Shawn talk about how our lives have changed with Covid. We cover the challenges but also all the good that has come from this amazing time in history.

Ep. 22 - This Is Halloween In 2020 Oct 14, 2020

This week Ken and Shawn dissect Halloween. What will this beloved holiday be like in the age of Covid? What was your favorite Halloween? What new costumes will we see? Why is Ken so fascinated with the giant peanut candies and why is Shawn traumatized by The Jolly Green Giant? We cover all of this and more this week on Sharing Time!!

Ep. 21 - Happy birthday to you! Apr 15, 2020

It was Ken's birthday! To celebrate, we talk about all things birthday. Do you love birthdays? Hate them? What is the best birthday you ever had? The worst? At what age do you have to stop having birthday parties? We break it all down in this episode!

Ep. 20 - Let's all social distance together! Mar 20, 2020

On this episode, we talk about all the changes from the Coronavirus. How was Sunday at home? How has it changed your ministering? Are you about at wit's end with your family yet? We break down all things Covid-19 as it affects Latter Day Saint families.

Ep. 19 - Happy Valentine's Day Feb 15, 2020

This week, Ken and Shawn and the Facebook live crew talk all things Valentine's Day. What are your best and worst experiences with this holiday? What are the best gifts? The worst? Do you celebrate big? Do you ignore it all together? Let's talk this lovey dovey holiday!

Ep. 18 - Top 5 best and worst things about winter Feb 01, 2020

This week, Ken, Shawn and the Facebook Live audience dive in to the snow to talk all things winter. Sure, we love a cup of hot chocolate but man, we sure hate slipping on ice to go out and get it. There is a lot to love but a whole lot we could pass on as well when it comes to old man winter. So throw on some warm layers (Some people like wearing layers) and enjoy the episode!

Ep. 17 - The Ghost Of Christmas Presents Dec 21, 2019

This week, Ken and Shawn talk all about Christmas presents. The best, the worst and the ones you will never forget!

Ep. 16 - Simply Having A Wonderful Christmas Music Episode Dec 15, 2019

This week, Ken, Shawn and the Facebook Live audience talk all things Christmas music. We cover everything from our favorites like Bing Crosby, The Barenaked Ladies and The Tabernacle Choir. We also talk songs we like less. We are looking right at you McCartney. The live audience shares their favorites and the songs that make them yell Bah Humbug!

Ep. 15 - Where Eagles Dare - Scouting Dec 04, 2019

Steve, Zach, Shawn and Ken break down scouting and bid farewell to it as an official church program. We talk campouts, merit badges, share some personal stories as well as sharing some thoughts on the new youth program.

Ep. 14 - Happy Thanksgiving! Nov 26, 2019

It's Thanksgiving! Shawn, Ken, Zach and Steve talk all things Thanksgiving. What is your go-to food? Do you play football? Dark meat or light? What are the best kind of potatoes? What is the deal with cranberries? We break it all down here!

Ep. 13 - Top 10 Latter Day Saint films of all time! Nov 22, 2019

This week, Jeff Birk, Scott Christopher and Shawn Rapier work with the Facebook Live audience to come up with the top 10 Latter Day Saint films of all time. These are films with church themes and characters, not films made by the church. Where does God's Army, the one that started the movement fall? Is the Singles Ward higher than the RM? Is the Best Two Years the best two hours of film? Are there films on the list not featuring Scott? Is Saturday's Warrior more of a play or a film? Can we get a little respect for Latter Day Night Live? We answer all these questions and more this week!

Ep. 12 - Join The Club! - Top 10 things Latter Day Saints LOVE about Costco! Nov 07, 2019

This week, Shawn Rapier, Scott Christopher and Jeff Birk discuss that amazing place known only as Costco. What is the best thing about it? Hot Dogs? Pizza? Should those be combined in to one category? Free samples? The joy of having a Costco membership? Buying in bulk? What's better: the muffins? The cake? The pie? Is THAT one category? How many baked goods can be on one podcast?!? We break it all down this week!

Ep. 11 - Trick Or Treat! Oct 25, 2019

Happy Halloween! This week, hosts Jeff Birk, Scott Christopher and Shawn Rapier break down this beloved holiday. How old is too old to trick or treat? What are the best treats? What Halloween movies do you love? Is your favorite Halloween movie a Christmas movie starring Scott? What is the deal with the trunk or treat? What do you do when All Hallow's Eve falls on a Sunday? We look at all of this and more with questions and comments from our live Facebook audience.

Ep. 10 - The Times They Are A Changin' Oct 19, 2019

Shawn, Ken, Scott and Steve talk about things that once were and are no more in the church. Did we really go to church three times in a week? Did we really go 3 hours? Why was it called a Gold & Green Ball? Is it a Roadshow if you don't go anywhere? How many fundraisers did we need? What is the proper penny to inch ratio? Can you fail a Blazer Brief? Will we ever go back to being Targeteers? We tackle all these questions and more

Ep. 9 - Top 10 Celebrity Latter Day Saints Oct 12, 2019

This week, things get crazy as we try to put together the definitive list of the top 10 biggest Latter Day Saint celebrities. Do the Osmonds all count as one? Where does Mitt Romney rank? What is Mitt's actual name? Does Napoleon Dynamite count double for Jon Heder? Does Scott know every Latter Day Saint athlete? Why do certain listeners feel so strongly that the Jets should be on the list and that Danny Ainge shouldn't? Who did we miss. We discuss it all with our live Facebook audience! Things get heated as everyone fights for their their favorites. In the end, we all agree on the top 10!

Ep. 8 - Let's watch Conference! Oct 04, 2019

This week Scott Christopher, Ken Craig, Steve Soelberg and Shawn Rapier share their thoughts on Conference. What traditions do you have? Special Conference foods? Favorite speaker? Favorite talk? Do you watch from home? How bad is it to fall asleep during the choir? How much better is Conference in person? PLUS all the comments from our FaceBook live audience!

Ep. 7 - Saints fetching talk flipping funny! Sep 29, 2019

This week, Craig, Steve, Zach and Shawn talk about how Latter Day Saints talk. Why is "shut up" forbidden but "shush up" allowed? Is "sweet spirit" the worst thing you can say about someone? What word is best: Fetch? Flip? Freak?Do people really say "modest is hottest"? Why do we "turn the time over"? Also, the guys giggle incessantly about how Latter Day Saints discuss the bathroom. It may not be mature but it is a lot of fun!

Ep. 6 - Let's Dance! Sep 21, 2019

This week, Shawn, Ken, Steve and Zach talk all about church dances! What is the dress code? Do people really have to stay a Book of Mormon apart? What are the classic "must-hear" slow songs? Is it OK to say no when someone asks you to dance? Does Steve really know how to dance like Kevin Bacon in Footloose? Does Zach really know something the rest of us don't about how to pronounce chaperone? Did Ken memorize all the songs on the Footloose soundtrack??? We answer all these deep questions and so much more!

Ep. 5 - Let's eat! Sep 14, 2019

This week, Shawn Rapier and Ken Craig are joined by Professional Comedian Steve Soelberg and Dietitian and Nutritionist Zach Cordell. Zach is also the host of the Latter Day Saint Dietitian podcast. What are the dos and don'ts of ward potluck dinners? Is there a natural progression from casserole to crock pot to instapot? What do you do for Sunday family dinners? Should you buy Spam? The cheaper version of Spam? Pumpkin spice Spam? And of course, we talk Jello and Funeral Potatoes...because we have to.

Ep. 4 - Let's Go To The Movies! Sep 07, 2019

This week, hosts Ken Craig, Nate Jones and Shawn Rapier talk all things movies. What are Latter Day Saint family classics? What do you do when inappropriate stuff comes on the screen? Watching movies at home on a Sunday: yea or nay? And the most important question of them all - can you be a worthy Latter Day Saint if you have not seen the Princess Bride? We answer all these questions and more. It's Sharing Time!

Ep. 3 - Saints Got Talent! Aug 31, 2019

This week, Shawn, Ken and Nate discuss the various ways we show off our talents as members of the church. We reminisce about roadshows, talk stake plays and admit that in some ways we may not be talented after all.

Ep. 2 - Heading to a wedding! Aug 03, 2019

This week, Ken, Shawn and Nate talk all about Latter Day Saint wedding receptions. What gift do you bring? When should you arrive? Where should you have the reception? No reception and just elope? What do you say to people in the line? Why do we still do the receiving line?!? Plus Ken shares special insight from the recent wedding of his daughter.

Ep. 1 - Hey kids! We're going on vacation! Aug 03, 2019

This week, Ken Craig, Nathan Smith Jones and Shawn Rapier discuss Latter Day Saint family vacations. What do they all have in common? Where do we go? Is frugality a Latter Day Saint trait? Do you play "Spot the Saints"? Is Disneyland the new Happy Valley? Is the free breakfast the best part of a hotel stay? What would a General Authority think of paying full price for a movie? And so much more!

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