A Decade Never to be Forgotten

Summary Jake Harmer returns for his second annual check-in on A Decade Never to Be Forgotten. He reflects on welcoming a fourth child, growing Family History StoryBooks to 120 titles and more than 8,000 printed books, and asking what experiences he wants his own storybook to preserve. Jake and Jethro discuss using AI to research, write, and illustrate family-history books; discerning truth in an age of synthetic video; serving in a bishopric and helping young men pursue longer-term goals; using AI to complete plumbing and electrical work in a home addition; fatherhood; and what the next year may bring. Chapters 0:00 — Welcome & a Year of Reflection 1:30 — A New Baby and Family History StoryBooks 3:48 — What Belongs in a Life Story? 9:17 — Research, Writers, and AI-Assisted Books 12:26 — AI Image Generation and Consistent Characters 19:57 — Synthetic Media and Spiritual Discernment 22:20 — Making the Storybook Business Work 24:20 — Serving in the Bishopric and Learning Through Trials 34:03 — Sharing Faith Online 39:08 — Helping Young Men Pursue Long-Term Goals 45:37 — Using AI for a Home Addition 47:40 — Baptism and Spiritual Moments 49:35 — Being Present With Family 54:00 — What the Next Year May Bring 56:10 — AI as a Tool for Creativity Show Notes Journal your own decade at adecadenevertobeforgotten.com or adntbf.com Jake's Family History StoryBooks work turns family research into illustrated books for descendants. Topics include AI-assisted research and illustration, spiritual discernment, church service, long-term goals for youth, home improvement, and being present with family. Referenced in this episode: President Russell M. Nelson's teaching about the Holy Ghost, Job, Ether and the brother of Jared, the Stripling Warriors, and recent AI filmmaking. Added/created/modified by Codex on 2026.08.20 17:27 on ombee.

Becky Sampson returns for her second annual check-in on A Decade Never to Be Forgotten. On her 53rd birthday, Becky and host Jethro explore how she's grown closer to the Savior through personal trials, the power of choosing love in the midst of a difficul

Former BYU center Connor Pay is back for year two of his decade-long journey — and what a year it's been. From the highs of NFL mini camps with the Seattle Seahawks and Las Vegas Raiders, to an unexpected pivot into college coaching and international entrepreneurship, Connor's story is proof that God's plan is almost never the plan you made. In this episode: The NFL dream — and what actually happened. Connor breaks down the brutal reality of life as an undrafted free agent: the bidding wars that went dark, the piece of paper in his locker, the flights that got canceled, and why not getting preseason film can end a career before it starts. Coaching at BYU. How a conversation with head coach Kalani Sitake turned into a full-time staff position — and why Connor never saw it coming. The We Are One Foundation. Connor is heading to Tonga in June to open an employment center for 130 remote workers, running in partnership with BYU Pathway. He's the VP of the foundation and co-founder of the affiliated company alongside Isaiah Kafue. NIL, the transfer portal, and real talk about money. Connor lived on both sides of the NIL era and is now coaching guys through it. His message: you may never make this much money again — invest now. Elder Rasband. A two-and-a-half-hour conversation about honesty, NIL, and revelation — leading to a friendship that ended with an apostle sealing Connor and his new wife Mallory in the temple. Mallory. She DM'd him on Instagram. He responded. They got married in February. Two months in, he's already the one filling up her water bottle before bed. D&C 88:73 and a phone password that finally made sense. One of the most quietly powerful "hand of the Lord" stories you'll hear — seven years in the making. How to receive revelation — what Elder Rasband taught Connor's younger brother Austin that applies to all of us. Links: Track your own decade: adecadenevertobeforgotten.com — use the daily journal to answer a new question every day and watch your perspective change over the years The app: adntbf.com Want to follow Connor's journey? Tune in again next year — and next time, Mallory's joining too.

In this episode of A Decade Never To Be Forgotten, Jethro catches up with Savannah one year after her mission. A lot has changed—she got married to her high school sweetheart Alec after reconnecting over the summer, and they moved fast with intention and spiritual confirmation. Topics covered: How Savannah and Alec reconnected after their missions and decided to get married within months Finding spiritual confirmation through peace rather than dramatic revelation Maintaining good habits from missionary life in the "real world" The importance of regular temple attendance and finding something new each visit Early marriage adjustments (including learning to cook!) Switching from nursing to Communication Disorders/Speech Language Pathology Running her first marathon with minimal training—and losing four toenails Looking ahead to graduate school and using her spiritual gift of loving people in her future career

In this annual father-daughter conversation, Jethro D. Jones sits down with his daughter Cali to reflect on 2024 and look ahead to an exciting 2025. Cali shares her spiritual growth, her unique senior year with only three classes, her decision to serve a mission, and her travels to Germany. Key Topics Discussed: Spiritual Growth & Scripture Study Cali's deep dive into Doctrine & Covenants study Reading the Book of Mormon for the 9th time Weekly temple attendance as a personal commitment Making Jesus Christ a priority, not just a goal Senior Year & Time Management Taking only 3 classes (English, Art, and Calculus) Learning Parkinson's Law firsthand Using free time for temple visits, walks with mom, and work Earning the Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish Mission Decision Announcement of serving a mission starting August 2025 How the age change for sister missionaries influenced her decision Feeling spiritually prepared and at peace with the choice Hopes to serve internationally and learn a new language Germany Trip Highlights Traveling with dad and staying with his mission friend's family Running 14 miles through a former coal mine Visiting Berlin, the Berlin Wall, and Prague Experiencing authentic German culture (including pasta with watered-down ketchup) Looking Ahead Monthly challenges leading up to the mission (No Spend January, meditation in February) Track season and the steeplechase Running Katya's fundraiser for Shriners Hospital Graduating high school and trip to Scotland with mom Forest Frank concert with sister Eloise Memorable Quotes: "Last year I wanted to make Him a priority, but this year He is a priority." "I'm the most ready person out there—I'm not gonna be shy about that." "Being sad about it isn't really gonna change anything." Resources Mentioned: A Decade Never to Be Forgotten journaling app: adecadenevertobeforgotten.com Come Follow Me study program Shriners Hospital fundraiser