Willow Creek Speaks
Willow Creek Speaks
Lynne McKinley
Members of the Colorado Willow Creek Ward share their stories.
Meet Taryn Nader
Jan 21, 2024
37 min
Meet Shelley Pesta
Look up "dynamo" in the dictionary and you will see Shelley's picture.  Born and raised in Canada, Shelley always felt a yearning for America.  She is the mother of 6 great kids. Working in the health field is just one of Shelley's  endeavors and passions.  Shelley, you are amazing!  Thank you for sharing a little of your story.
Jan 14, 2024
46 min
Meet Gage Kemsley
Get to know one of our new ward members - Gage Kemsley!  He's young, smart, athletic and has a great story.  Gage grew up in Germany, served a mission in Germany, attended university in New Mexico and now lives in Colorado.  He has a wonderful testimony of the gospel that you will love hearing. Thank you, Gage, for sharing a little of your story!
Jan 7, 2024
44 min
Meet Julie Jafek
Listen to Julie's podcast and then go ask her to share more.  Julie, a full-blooded Navajo, grew up in New Mexico to first generation LDS convert parents.  Oldest of 7 children, Julie loved her gospel home and served a great mission in the Philippines.  Her life is one full of light and intelligence.  Her advice, Hozho, is one of the most important words in the Navajo language.  Thank you, Julie, for sharing your remarkable story!
Dec 10, 2023
55 min
Meet Stan Makaafi
To know Stan is to love him because Stan loves everyone around him. You probably didn't know that Stan grew up amidst the Crips and Bloods. Listen to how he navigated that environment.Sports, especially football blessed Stan's life greatly. In addition, he has a great Tongan background. Stan's story is one of the best.  Thank you so much for sharing!
Dec 3, 2023
59 min
Meet Charles Woo
Take a trip to Singapore with this cherished ward member! Charles grew up in Singapore, served a mission in Taiwan and now is happily living in Colorado. Singapore has a mandatory 2 year military service requirement.  Listen to Charles' second year of military service as part of the rowing team.  Sadly, his team had a tragic turn as Charles began his mission. Learn about what Charles values most in the gospel.  Thank you, Charles, for sharing your story.
Nov 26, 2023
55 min
Meet Jared Doot
Jared Doot, husband, father of 4, football coach,, basketball coach and runner was just called as 1st counselor in the bishopric.  He will be working with the youth.  What a great role model he will be!  Listen to how he works with his own kids.  Jared shares a little about his parents' conversion to the church, his childhood, how he felt about his stateside mission call and what anchors him to the gospel.  Thank you, Jared, for sharing a little of your story!
Nov 19, 2023
53 min
Meet Kim Woo
Look up the word  "accomplished" in the dictionary and you will find a picture of Kim Woo.  Kim was raised in Southern California, served a mission in Taiwan and is the mother of two children while working as an optometrist.  She also serves as second counselor in the relief society.Thank you, Kim, for sharing your story.
Nov 12, 2023
46 min
Meet Rachael Hadden
Please take the time to listen to our young adult ward member, Rachael Hadden. Rachael is crazy intelligent, well-spoken, educated and valued in every way.  As a member of the LGBTQ community, her life experience is important for all of us to hear.Thank you, Rachael, for sharing your story (so far!) with us.
Sep 24, 2023
44 min
Meet Eric Ericson
"You belong here."  This is the message Eric heard when he was putting away chairs at the HIghlands Ranch Stake Center after a scout meeting.  Eric Ericson has been led by the Spirit his entire life.Listen as he shares his experiences as a child of a military family living around the world, meeting his darling wife, Lisa, and his career today.  Thank you Eric for sharing your story!
Sep 17, 2023
45 min
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