Episodes
Redhead Express (Kendra, LaRae, Alisa, and Meghan Walker) all join host Nancy Hanson to share their music, which they deem a "homegrown blend of contemporary country, old-fashioned bluegrass and Americana." They talk about touring together as a family and holding their standards high as LDS youth working in the music industry.
Published 06/03/13
Doug and Kayliann Lowe grew up performing around the world with their parents and five other siblings. Now Doug and Kayli are also stepping out on their own to write and perform songs together. Their song "Billboard Girl" (co-written with Garin Brett) recently won the grand prize for the NSAI songwriting contest. Also, Kayli's song "Let Me Cry" won the people's choice award. The songs are heard as part of the episode. While finding success, the Lowes strive to keep their standards and share...
Published 05/20/13
Host Nancy Hanson interviews guitarist and songwriter Michael Hinckley. Michael tells about what brought him to Nashville and plays some of his music as part of the interview.
Published 04/15/13
Nashville musician Jason Deere tells his story about working in the music industry. Specifically he talks about being the producer for the music group SHeDAISY (consisting of LDS women) and the inspiration behind his album Joseph Smith: A Nashville Tribute to the Prophet. Jason also sings and plays his guitar during the interview.
Published 03/25/13
Husband and wife music duo Drew and Lacey Williams join host Nancy Hanson in Nashville, Tennessee, to talk about their experiences in the bluegrass/country music industry. They met, married, and decided to make a life together playing music as a team. They found that they can choose to live the "music life" to the degree that they would like. Not participating in uncomfortable situations, they have still found success in being able to always have a gig on their schedule.
Published 03/18/13
Dan Truman, most known for his keyboard and piano playing for country band Diamond Rio, joins host Nancy Hanson in Nashville, Tennessee, for Everything Creative. Dan attended BYU and served his mission in Florida. Then he moved to Tennessee to pursue music in Opryland. He strives to live his LDS morals and shares how he has been lucky to be surrounded by others who help him to do so.
Published 03/11/13
Country music songwriter Tony Martin has written songs that have been recorded and released by artists such as George Strait, Tanya Tucker and Tim McGraw. He discusses getting started as a songwriter and the "ins and outs" of the songwriting business.
Published 03/04/13
Guest host Ryan Tilby interviews UVU professor of automotive technology, Todd Lowe, about the UVU race car team. Todd is a racer and says he has "salt fever." He takes his students to the Bonneville Salt Flats to race the cars that they have learned how to build and maintain at optimal performance.
Published 12/03/12
Guest host Ryan Tilby interviews luthiers Joel Nowland and Adam Day. Joel creates guitars and Adam creates violins. They discuss spiritual aspects of creativity in their craft and how the Spirit has helped them do their work.
Published 04/30/12
LDS entrepreneurs Matt Hein and Gaylen Rust are up for the challenges that being their own boss creates. Guest host Ryan Tilby interviews both of them separately to get their story. Their faith keeps them working hard, and both men are grateful for the blessings that they have been given.
Published 04/23/12
Former professional basketball player turned singer and speaker, Thurl Bailey, joins Nancy Hanson in the Mormon Channel studio to talk about his life story. He shares his thoughts about growing up, playing professional basketball in Utah and abroad, joining the Church, and never giving up.
Published 04/16/12
Guest host Rick Starr interviews Joseph A. Lartey, executive director of the Dromo Pan African Dance Ensemble in Ghana. Joseph tells the story of his conversion and also his participation in this creative group. He shares the gospel with fellow group members, and now many of them come to church. He also bears his testimony that he belongs to the only true Church.
Published 11/07/11
International storyteller Donald Davis joins host Nancy Hanson in studio to share his story … of storytelling! The cultural tradition has been passed down from generation to generation to teach important principles from historical events—and also for fun! Mr. Davis teaches us how we can be good storytellers, and also good teachers.
Published 10/31/11
Interpreting takes a lot of concentration, skill, and quick thinking! One interpreter, Oscar Underwood, has been involved with interpreting for many years. In this documentary episode of Everything Creative, he talks with guest host Ryan Tilby about the ins and outs of this skill.
Published 10/24/11
Church employees Scott Olson, Marianne Jennings, Ashton Smith, and Anthony Park talk with host Nancy Hanson about a new Church website, create.lds.org, that they helped develop. They explain the various ways that listeners can contribute their creativity by submitting their photos, videos, and music to the Church through this site.
Published 10/17/11
Food-blog owner Erica Walker and crock-pot specialist Karen Peterson join host Nancy Hanson in studio to share tips and tricks about preparing food. They each enjoy cooking and share their passion with listeners.
Published 10/10/11
Presenter and author Connie Sokol shares with listeners her passion for being "faithful, fit, and fabulous" in this episode of Everything Creative. She encourages everyone to find their own unique stamp of creativity. She shares eight steps to getting our lives in order and not feeling overwhelmed by life tasks.
Published 10/03/11
Musician Meaghan Smith and her husband, Jason Mingo, join host Nancy Hanson in studio to share their story and talents. Meaghan is a singer-songwriter who recently won the Canadian Juno Award for Best New Artist. She talks about her creative process and her music style that she calls "modern vintage." Jason shares his conversion story and his love for various music styles. The discussion includes studio performances of two of Meaghan's songs, "I Know" and "Poor."
Published 09/26/11
Janice Kapp Perry is our special guest for this episode of Everything Creative. She shares stories about how her music service began with helping those around her. The music spread to other wards and stakes and eventually was published in songbooks such as the Children's Songbook and even our LDS hymnal.
Published 09/19/11
Although different in musical genre and style, musicians and songwriters Justin Cash and Jon Schmidt speak about the same passion for music in this documentary episode of Everything Creative. They each share what it is like to be a musician, including the balancing act between making a living and following their talents.
Published 09/12/11
Creators and users of the Church's new Vineyard website come together to talk about its benefits. Guests include Brad Baker (HR); Joseph Jatip (HR); Paul Urzagaste (user); Jennifer Goodman (user); and Don, Kari, and Robert Nay (users). Service opportunities are discussed, even for those who may have only five minutes at a time to serve. Nancy Hanson, host.
Published 09/05/11
On this episode of Everything Creative, host Nancy Hanson talks with expert Allen P. Gerritsen and his mother, Marie Knaphus James, about his grandfather and her father, sculptor Torleif Knaphus. Among his many sculptures are the Angel Moroni Monument at the Hill Cumorah and Handcart Pioneers on Temple Square.
Published 08/29/11
Four professional quilters (Liz Hawkins, Gina Halladay, Annie Smith, and Beth Hawkins) continue our discussion about quilting in this episode of Everything Creative. They discuss their passion for quilting and how they have made it a business.
Published 08/22/11
Guest host Ryan Tilby interviews Tom Holdman of Holdman Studios about his work with stained glass. His creative designs in glass now hang in all 50 states and in many countries around the world. His work encompasses projects for commercial buildings, residences, public art projects, temples, and other religious institutions.
Published 08/15/11
Filmmaker and novelist Kieth Merrill comes to the Mormon Channel studio to share insight into his special creations. Working in the film industry since 1967 and as a partner in the company that originally created IMAX films, he has been heavily involved as writer, director, and producer for such films as The Great American Cowboy, Mr. Krueger’s Christmas, Amazon (IMAX), Grand Canyon (IMAX), and many more! Kieth also directed Legacy for the theater at Temple Square in Salt Lake City. He tells...
Published 08/08/11