What will you do to celebrate the life of someone you admire? Join us for Emma's birthday celebration as we talk about some of her favorite things and how we can pay it forward in her name. With special guests Kimberly Jo Smith and Kyle Woodruff. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jenny-mckinney9/support

What do you do when you have committed to giving your all, then your all was challenged in ways you weren't prepared for? Do you quit or keep moving on? In this episode we will discuss how to continue to move forward when the mountains before us seem impossible to climb. Time and Qandryl (pronouced can-dree-elle) share how their entire family helped tell Emma's story, while they faced job loss, cancer, and more. Listen to their story of faith and perseverance and find strength to face your own challenges with hope. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jenny-mckinney9/support

An affair and illegitimate child, babies lost, compassion and grace - these are the topics we discuss on Episode 9 of Through Emma's Eyes - the Podcast. Learn about the children that Emma and Joseph lost, as well as the relationship between Emma and Nancy Ambercrombie, the mistress of Emma's second husband, Lewis Bidamon. Would you be able to extend grace so readily? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jenny-mckinney9/support

Husband, father, music teacher, piano and organ player, choir member of a world famous choir - what makes Kyle Woodruff different from other musicians? Come find out and learn more about this man who has helped tell Emma Smith's story. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jenny-mckinney9/support

What happened after Jenny had the spiritual confirmation to tell Emma's story? How did it go from being a few songs to a full-length stage musical? What did her church have to do with it all? Find out in this second part of The Beginning. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jenny-mckinney9/support

"What inspired you to write this musical? How did it all begin?" These are some of the questions Jenny McKinney is asked when it comes to "Through Emma's Eyes". Episode 6 is Part 1 of this story where Jill Best interviews co-host Jenny McKinney. They will have you laughing and full on ugly crying, so make sure you bring the tissues! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jenny-mckinney9/support

Julie Rogers is a gifted artist in her own right. Through her artwork, she tells the stories of our past and present, giving us hope for a brighter future. In this interview, we talk with her for a bit of a sneak peek into how the Spirit moves her to tell these stories that should always be remembered. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jenny-mckinney9/support

Caris Morgenegg Kinman played Emma Hale Smith in the 2018 production of "Through Emma's Eyes". In this interview, she shares about Donny Osmond, her love for her husband, and sacred experiences playing one of the most fascinating women in history.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jenny-mckinney9/support

Emma Smith was often misunderstood about why she made the choices she did. In this episode, we explore some of the difficulties she encountered and take a deeper look into her life.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jenny-mckinney9/support

Come listen to the uplifting episode of "Through Emma's Eyes- the Podcast" as today we interview Kimberly Jo Smith. She is an author, musician, jewelry make, and great-great-granddaughter of Joseph and Emma Smith. This episode will have you laughing at our stories, and leave you feeling moved by her testimony of how to love others as the Savior would. This is one interview you will not want to miss! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jenny-mckinney9/support