Our Keynote Speaker will take the stage at 2:00pm. Following his presentation, we will go into the following workshop rotation. Workshops will go for one hour with a 10 minute break in between each. Each workshop topic will be repeated for all three rotations, so pick your top three workshops and then decide which one you want to go to first!
"You cannot swim for new horizsons until you have the courage to lose sight of the shore." ~D.H. Lawrence
This presentation will gently explore the quiet longing that lives beneath grief, betrayal, and unrealized expectations through the lens of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Drawing from attachment theory and core principles of mental health, it will invite a new perspective -- seeing personal struggle not as failure, but as deeply human response to separation, loss, and the soul's enduring need to belong.
Presenter: Dr. Kim Buck, PhD, LPC, CCS, CSAT
Bio: Kim has more than twenty-two years of experience walking alongside individuals and couples during some of life’s hardest seasons. She has seen them face anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship struggles with incredible courage. Her ability to offer compassion, guidance, and hope along the way has been truly amazing.
In this presentation, you will learn the basics of building a secure “fincial house.” The class will touch on:
• Attaining goals through financial planning.
• Building and maintaining emergency reserves, avoiding debt, and getting out of debt.
• Things to know about Social Security & divorce and/or Social Security after losing a spouse.
• Investment planning and simple strategies that help protect and build wealth.
• Estate Planning, the importance of planing with wills, trusts, etc.
• Ways to pay less in taxes.
Presenter: Tyson H. Cook
Bio: Tyson is a 3rd generation financial advisor and has worked in the financial planning industry for 29+ years. He is an ASU graduate that holds the series 7 & 65 investment/securities licenses as well as different insurance licenses. Tyson served 2 years in a row as President of the Tri City East Valley Chapter of the National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors.
Life is full of questions, challenges, and choices. Our Heavenly Father has not left us alone to wander in the lone and dreary world without His help. He offers His loving guidance through prayer, scriptures, prophets, and the Holy Spirit. He also offers us a patriarchal blessing.
A vital part of a patriarchal blessing is to declare a person’s lineage within the house of Israel. It also offers spiritual guidance, reassurance, and comfort throughout our life, especially as we follow the counsel it provides.
Do you see the Lord’s guidance in your patriarchal blessing? Have your found reassurance and comfort from studying the contents of your blessing?
This class will offer new insights and perspectives on patriarchal blessings from an actively serving patriarch.
Presenter: Paul Y. Thomas
Bio: Paul Thomas currently serves as the Patriarch of the Tempe Arizona South Stake (active since January 1, 2017). He is also a former Bishop and Stake President.
Life doesn't always stick to the script, and sometimes we find ourselves wondering how we ended up in an unexpected chapter.
Navigating the "messy middle" calls for humor, honesty, and a whole lot of hope.
We'll talk about dropping labels, ditching comparisons, and refusing to judge our story by someone else's timeline. Together we'll explore how to build a joyful, purpose-filled life right now -- not "someday when everything works out." At the center is a focus on who we are in Christ and how drawing closer to Him brings clarity, confidence, and peace no matter our chapter of life. It's an opportunity to rethink what "happily ever after" can truly look like.
Presenter: Austin & Valerie Wilcox
Bio: Check back soon!
At the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus taught,“Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.” (Matthew 5:48).
In this presentation, you will learn how sometimes we can internalize the perception that God, and His Church, are requiring me to be perfect NOW.
We will touch on some unhealthy thinking patterns, such as, The “Now” Trap, The Internalized Critic, and Practicing Imperfection. This class will touch on:
• Perfectionism vs Worthiness
• The Cycle of Perfectionism
• Turning weaknesses into strengths
• Radical Acceptance
• Developing Healthier thinking patterns
Presenter: Joe E. Harris, II
Bio: Joe is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Mesa, Arizona that has worked in Secondary Education for over 28 years. He is a GCU graduate that has recently completed his qualifications toward his LPC licensure in Arizona, which includes over 1600 hours of direct client contact. Joe specializes in treating anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and personality and mood disorders.
The average person has between 60,000-70,000 thoughts per day. Did you know that 80% of those thoughts are negative? Join this workshop as we discuss how to overcome those thoughts and find joy in the journey.
Presenter: Aselin Maloney
Bio: Aselin Maloney has over a decade of experience as an Executive Coach helping others overcome the negative thoughts that bombard us all day. Her ability to illuminate, ignite, and inspire others to find JOY in their life is unmatched.
Utilizing a deep toolbox of skills, Aselin can help you build the life, business, relationship, and family you truly want.
Have you ever asked yourself, "What's wrong with me," when it comes to dating? Did you open a Mutual profile and start swiping and messaging only to find that it wasn't working out the way htat you had hoped? Do you keep telling yourself what you don't want only to keep finding it over and over again? Are you along on another Friday night?
Come and learn this step-by-step approach to dating. It doesn't start with the other person, it all starts with you. Learn to prepare yourself to find what you are truly looking for. I will help you gain confidence with my unique approach. you will never view dating the same again!
Presenter: Chanell Clark
Bio: Chanell Clark is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a thriving private practice in Litchfield Park. Chanell specializes in relationships and works with individuals, couples, and families. Chanell has been practicing for over 15 years in various roles for non-profit and profit agencies and has been in private practice for 7 years.
President Henry B. Eyring describes his artistic meditations as motivated by "a feeling of love." including "the love of a Creator who expects His children to become like Him--to create and to build."
Come enjoy an hour of watercolor painting and remind yourself of the love of the Savior as the clam in the storms of our lives. You will leave the workshop with a small painting of Jesus Christ.
Presenter: Marcy Norris
Bio: Marcy has been a public school art teacher for 12 years. She loves sharing her love of art and helping others see their potential and feel the love of the Savior.
"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you." (Matthew 6:33).
Consider the idea that all decisions we make in life are economic decisions. How does that work into the plan of salvation? How do we, through our choices, manifest our priorities? Do we place God first where He belongs? We will look at different ways this might manifest in our lives; from how we spend out time, our resources, and ultimately how we consecrate our time and talents.
Presenter: Michael Orlando
Bio: Michael has been a high school social studies teacher for 11+ years with a Bachelor of Architecture degree from The University of Utah and a Master of Education degree from The Ohio State University.
A life changing message on defeating Satan’s constant interference in our minds; and drawing on the Power of Jesus Christ in our daily thoughts. This presentation will help you:
1. Spot the adversary’s thoughts disguised as yours.
2. Stop fear, doubt & discouragement in their tracks.
3. Replace them with real power from Christ.
Presenter: Dennis R. Deaton
Bio: Dennis Deaton is Co-founder of Quma Learning Systems and a nationally known corporate educator, and popular speaker at BYU Education week. He has authored several books including, “Looking Unto Christ in Every Thought: Defeating Fear, Doubt and Discouragement.” Dennis currently serves as a Stake Patriarch; and he and his wife, Susan, serve as temple workers in the Gilbert Arizona temple.
President Russell M. Nelson once taught that “Temple ordinances and covenants teach of the redeeming power of the Atonement.”
Come and join Brother LaDuke as he shares how his study and testimony of the temple and tabernacle in the Old Testament has helped him better understand and experience the Savior’s redeeming and atoning power in the modern-day temple endowment ceremony.
Presenter: Cameron G. LaDuke
Bio: Cameron holds a bachelor’s degree in Religious Studies from Arizona State University, a master’s degree in Religion from Yale University with a focus on Second Temple Judaism, and a Juris Doctor from the University of Arizona. His passion for understanding the Atonement began in his youth, and studying the temple and tabernacle in the Old Testament has deepened his appreciation for the Savior’s redeeming work. He loves exploring how sacred space and ancient worship point to Christ.
Trevor Orme has played one of the most challenging roles any actor could ever dream of. He is one of a few good men who has been found worthy enough to portray Jesus Christ in the world-renowned Mesa Easter Pageant.
The pageant uses several men to play the role of Jesus at different stages of his life. Trevor has had the sacred privilege of playing Jesus on the cross several times.
He once said, “In general, throughout these…years, I’ve come to realize the love Christ has for us. When I put on that wig and that costume, I’m still me but I’m not me anymore. I want to feel, act and be exactly who he would be.”
This workshop will dive into some of the sacred experiences Trevor has had as he portrayed Jesus Christ in the Easter Pageant. In addition, he will share how his testimony of the living Christ has changed and grown over the years due to this unique experience.
Presenter: Trevor Orme
Bio: Check back soon!