Saddle Ridge Ward Podcast: Recent Episodes
Saddle Ridge Ward Mission
The Saddle Ridge Ward Podcast is a podcast produced to capture the living histories of members of the Saddle Ridge Ward. Through this effort, we will build unity within the ward by getting to know the life experience and backgrounds of ward members. It will also be your opportunity to record a portion of your personal living history.
Listen and learn more about Sister Jenica Sparks. Jenica grew up in Washington as the middle child in a large family. She is a creator and enjoys doing hard things to help her learn and grow.
Brother Loren Sucher grew up in Provo with an interest in education, technology, and many other topics. Listen to his experience developing faith and skills across years of growth and unplanned learning opportunities.
Cayson describes himself as a "Jack of all trades and master of none". Listen as he shares his experience growing up in Delta, UT, how he got interested in the medical field, and why loving yourself is central to your ability to love God and your neighbor.
As one of the first in the Saddle Ridge neighborhood, Bryan and his family have been a fixture in the area for years. Listen to his story of growing up in Utah and the many family and neighborhood influences that helped shape his life and testimony.
Scott grew up in Michigan with dreams of playing ice hockey. As a teenager his friend was in a terrible accident and Scott's life completely changed. Check out the full story and more!
Sister Smith grew up in Orem Utah. She became an educator and has a diverse set of experiences that have brought her close to God and family. Enjoy her story of faith and growth!
Brother Sam Smith grew up and then served in the military. He lived in areas across the world and interacted with many different members of God's family. Listen as he shares a few of his remarkable experiences and testimony including how he met his wife Mary.
From ministering to missions, from food to football, listen as the youth interview their leaders on a whole bunch of different topics. This was recorded as part of a youth activity on 8/24/22.
Interview timestamps:
Cayden Winter and Jerry Craner: 00:17
Aubrey Pew and Emily Goodman: 10:55
Caleb Craner and Greg Williams: 17:33
Joshua Stanley and Bishop Ockey: 22:23
Kathryn Stanley and Karin Driggs: 30:07
Bradley Bell and Muriel Miller: 35:42
Zach Pew and Mike Penrod: 43:38
Robbie Hansen and Natalie Ockey: 48:17
Mark Ockey and Nathan Bushman: 51:16
Skip Young and his family have been in the ward for a few years. Listen to his story of growth and development from the early days at East High to the present!
Jessica grew up in American Fork and has a wide variety of interests, skills, and experiences. Hear about how the role of prayer and accountability have shaped her life.
Sister Natalie Ockey grew up as the oldest of 5 girls in California. Learn more about her development of faith, passion for teaching and travel, and more!
Brother Nathan Smith shares his experience growing up as one of seven children in American Fork and how his faith has developed through experiences in his family and work life as a social worker.
Chelsea Thorne tells the story of how through small and simple means great things have come to pass in her life. Listen to hear this Lehi native share her powerful testimony.
Sister Sarah Young shares her story of developing talents and faith through family challenges and self-esteem. Sarah grew up in Salt Lake City and has been in the ward for nearly 3 years.
Brother David Thorne is a newer member of our ward who exemplifies the doctrine of refinement and improvement. Listen to this episode to learn how this spiritual giant overcame obstacles and became the disciple he is to us today.
Bishop Ockey and his family have been in the neighborhood for many years. Growing up near Manti, UT he didn't always know he wanted to be a teacher. After returning home from a mission to Alaska he went to BYU and began teaching elementary school soon after. Listen for the full story!