Preserving Families Podcast

One of Marks main focuses of his research at BYU and his personal studies, concerns the modern prophets and their abilities and characteristics as fathers. This episode, Mark reviews characteristics our latter-day prophets exemplify, and how they can inspire us to be better parents.

Mark dives into the 5 love languages, and how he believes there are many more ways to show and receive love. He also describes how we can show love to others in the way they want to receive it.

Mark and Janie discuss how we can still be intentional and make an effort to be involved grandparents, even when distance gets in the way.

Mark teams up again with his daughter Cassidy Lee, a licensed marriage and family therapist, to discuss the hows and whys of giving meaningful and specific compliments, and how it can enhance our relationships.

Mark follows up on last weeks episode about pinpointing what is stressing you out, and ways to combat stress. This week Mark discusses practical interventions for dealing with stress, and uses gospel and scientific backed examples to back his teachings.

Mark sits down with his daughter Cassidy Lee, a licensed marriage and family therapist, to discuss the toll that modern day stressors can take on our marriages and family relationships. In the episode they discuss a stress inventory test you can take with your spouse to be able to recognize what stressors are really affecting your life, find that test HERE .

Mark uses talks and lessons given by Elder Jeffery R. Holland to express how we can best speak with the tongue of angels in our homes, and be angels to those around us.

Mark and Janie discuss how satan is increasing his attacks on individuals and the family. The prophesy of Ezra Taft Benson is being fulfilled that, “The time will come when only those who believe deeply and actively in the family, will be able to preserve their families, in the midst of the gathering evil around us.”

Mark reviews interesting facts about the “winter blahs”, and gives great ways to overcome seasonal depression that many of us feel during the dark winter.

Mark sits down with author, and father of 8, Ken Craig to discuss President Oaks last talk in General Conference. They review points from his message that have helped shape their families, and that have had a major impact on society today. Find Ken’s latest Book Here.

Mark an Janie talk about the impact the life and teachings from Elder Holland on parenting had on them. Elder Holland lived such an impactful life, and was an incredible leader and father. His teachings on parenthood are ones that he truly lived by, and inspired others to live by.

Mark talks about the impact the life and teachings from Elder Holland on parenting had on him. Elder Holland lived such an impactful life, and was an incredible leader and father. His teachings on parenthood are ones that he truly lived by.

Mark describes the 3 levels of communication and how they affect us in every relationship we have.

Mark discusses the power of having one on one interviews with our children, and how this simple practice can create incredible outcomes

Mark and Janie take the angle of what they are seeing and experiencing as grandparents that can ruin the relationship they have with their children, in-laws, and grandchildren. This episode is not only for grandparents, but for adult children as well. We hope this episode will be healing, validating, and correctional for grandparents and adult children alike.

Mark explores research studies and stories to examine how having gratitude can positively impact our lives.

We cannot let our marriages become rusty. Apathy his a huge killer of marital satisfaction. Join Mark and Janie this week as they explore ways to combat letting apathy creep into our marriages. (This episode is reposted from season 2).

Mark talks with Professor Ross Baron about keys to being successful in marriage and a successful parent, as well as how agency ties in to both of those things. (this is a reposted episode from Season 1).

Mark and Janie discuss why we need to teach our children to be perseverant, and have grit. Teaching our children to do hard things, and overcome challenges will prepare them for their adolescence and adult lives, and will help them be able to cope with life’s challenges.

As members of the Church prepare to sustain Dallin H. Oaks as our next prophet, Mark unpacks who President Oaks really is. Discovering more about his life, accomplishments, and family, your confidence in sustaining him as The Prophet will increase.

As members of the Church prepare to sustain Dallin H. Oaks as our next prophet, Mark unpacks who President Oaks really is. Discovering more about his life, accomplishments, and family, your confidence in sustaining him as The Prophet will increase.

As members of the Church prepare to sustain Dallin H. Oaks as our next prophet, Mark unpacks who President Oaks really is. Discovering more about his life, accomplishments, and family, your confidence in sustaining him as The Prophet will increase.

Mark sits down with Bruce Chang to discuss how parents can help our children thrive while on the mission, and after. Bruce is an an amazing teacher in the institute at USU and has a passion for helping the younger generation become converted to Christ and His mission. Bruce Provides exceptional advice on parenting our children during this unique phase of life.

Mark and Janie discuss the power of The Family Proclamation, its timely teachings and warnings, and how we can better be defenders of the family during these turbulent times. The Family Proclamation just hit its 30th Anniversary, which is a prime example of how prophets see around corners, and prepare us for what is ahead. We invite you to read The Family Proclamation if you never have or even if it has been a while.

Mark uses research and gospel truths to teach the real doctrine of perfectionism, and how it is troubling our youth. If you or someone you know struggles with perfectionism, share this message with them.

Mark and Janie discuss the importance of teaching our children the gospel and helping them to come to know Christ. They discuss how we can create a Christ centered home.

Mark and Janie discuss the importance of helping our children become converted to Jesus Christ, and how at home we can be more active in teaching our kids the gospel.

Mark D. Ogletree and Randal A. Wright, discuss how grandparents can be more intentional and influential. Check out their book coming out on intentional grand-parenting.

Mark D. Ogletree and Kevin Hinckley, a licensed professional counselor, sit down to discuss how better we can deal with difficult personalities, and how The Lord expects us to treat others.Find their book HERE

Authors Mark D. Ogletree, Ph.D., and S. Matthew Cook, J.D. Discuss there forthcoming book about miracles. In the book they weave together powerful scripture insights and true, contemporary stories that testify of God’s hand in the details of our lives. You’ll come away with a deeper understanding of how miracles work and a greater ability to recognize the miracles that occur in your own life.Find their book HERE

Mark dives into the Prophet David O. Mckay as a father, and his teachings on parenthood. Despite David O. Mckay’s busy life as a church leader, apostle, and prophet; he was an incredible parent and husband, and made those duties his greatest priority. Check out Marks Book- No Other Success: The Parenting Practices of David O. Mckay on Amazon, for a deeper look into the life of President Mckay.

Mark and Janie talk about the importance of having dreams and goals as couple. They go over studies and statistics, and discuss how happier couples, are the ones that are working together to reach goals to create the life they want.

Mark and Janie talk with their good friend Anne Bednar about what her experience has been like raising her seven children while being recently diagnosed with stage 3 cancer.

Mark sits down with Tiffany Rice from the viral instagram account @christcenteredparenthood to discuss what we can do to be more like Christ as we parent. Tiffany has incredible experiences, insights, and teachings to help parents understand how to use Christ to improve our parenting and connect with our children

This podcast is from Mark’s other podcast, the Stand By My Servants Podcast. Mark dives into the Prophet David O. Mckay as a father, and his teachings on parenthood. Despite David O. Mckay’s busy life as a church leader, apostle, and prophet; he was an incredible parent and husband, and made those duties his greatest priority. Check out Marks Book- No Other Success: The Parenting Practices of David O. Mckay on Amazon, for a deeper look into the life of President Mckay.

Mark and Janie talk about the power that comes into our lives from visiting church historical sites. They discuss their own personal experiences, and the experiences of others who have deeply strengthened their faith by visiting these sites. Mark and Janie encourage everyone who can to prioritize visiting church history sites and temples to help our youth feel the power of the restoration.

Mark sits down with Jennifer Yorgason Thatcher to discuss what we can do to cultivate the conversion of our youth. Jen has incredible experiences, insights, and doctrine to help us as leaders and parents understand our role in helping our youth become converted to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Mark sits down with Chelsea Chipman to discuss the challenges teenagers face today, and how parents can support them and respond to them when their teens confide in them. Chelsea has been an educator in seminaries and institutes, she was a seminary principal, and now works as a trainer for seminary and institute teachers at BYU. She has a passion for working with the youth and helping them stay on the covenant path. Here insights and resources in this episode are extremely helpful for any parent with teenagers.

Mark and Janie share the importance of being intentional parents and grandparents. They discuss the importance of having a plan and a vision for your family. They share one of their family mottos that has become deeply meaningful to the Ogletree family.

Mark and Janie discuss the challenges and benefits that come with having children, and maybe even grand children who need time and attention, and also having elderly parents who need attention and love as well. This situation falls on the age groups of 40-70 and they are called the “Sandwich Generation”

Mark sits down with the co-author of his new book, Brayden McFadden, to express the reason for writing this book, and give some insights from the book to help anyone “surviving” anxiety to start “thriving” in their anxiety.Find the book here:https://www.amazon.com/Anxiety-Can-Be-Your-Superpower/dp/1462149421

(This is a repeat episode)

Mark and Janie dive into what parents can do to help their children feel confident in deciding to get married. Mark and Janie are joined by their 7 daughters toward the end of the episode to give their 2 cents on what can be done in the home to prepare our children for marriage and adulthood.You may here crying at foot steps in this episode! Grandkids galore when our kids are in town.

Mark and Janie dive into why so many of our young adults find it hard to make the marriage decision, and what could be causing the decline of marriage rates in America.