All In

When Dayton Hayward was born with cerebral palsy nearly 30 years ago, his mother doesn't remember feeling overwhelmed. Instead, she remembers feeling honored to be his mother. In the years since, that same sense of honor has become a defining part of the entire Hayward family. On this week's episode, we sit down with Dayton, his mother and his sister to talk about the challenges that have come with cerebral palsy, the unexpected blessings it has brought into their lives and the ways Dayton has made their family—and their lives—richer.
2:47- Dayton's Diagnosis
5:29- 'The Foundation of Our Home'
8:26- Since 'Dayton's Legs'
12:27- First Non-Verbal Service Missionary
15:10- Approaching Steps Along Covenant Path
17:46- A Constant Presence
19:01- Accessibility
20:47- God's Love Manifested
23:55- The Power of Witnessing a Parent's Love
27:00- Questions and Inclusion
37:31- Dayton's Friends
41:49- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?
"I've never felt alone in this." -Sherrine Hayward

For eight years, Derek Campbell has been the audio engineer behind All In, helping bring hundreds of conversations to life. But his contributions to the podcast extend beyond what listeners hear. His work and his testimony have helped shape the spirit of All In in ways that deserve to be recognized. Before we sign off for the last time, we're turning the spotlight on someone who has spent years behind the scenes. On this week's episode, we introduce you to Derek, reflect on his time with All In, and celebrate the person behind a sound listeners have come to know and love.
 
"Heavenly Father loves me enough to put me in this place to do this with you."

How do you capture the life and legacy of someone as widely loved as President Jeffrey R. Holland? When Church Historian Matthew Grow was personally invited to write President Holland's biography, he faced a unique challenge: for the first time in his career, he would be writing about a living leader. On this week's episode, Matthew reflects on the process of telling President Holland's story as it continued to unfold, the responsibility of capturing the man behind the public ministry, and the personal insights he gained from an unprecedented opportunity to look more closely at the life of one of the Church's most beloved leaders.
3:28- The Ask and the Opportunity
7:30- 1:1 Time with President Holland
10:05- Process
13:50- A Complex Father-Son Relationship
22:37- Marion D. Hanks
31:31- Pat Holland
36:39- Honesty and Transparency
43:50- At the Pulpit and In Private
45:55- The Manuscript
52:19- A Few Extra Years
54:10- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?
"Ultimately, there's going to be no tension between true scholarship and the true gospel of Jesus Christ."
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This year, Zavier Gozo became the first Latter-day Saint to ever play in the English Premier League. Jon Russell, a Jamaican International Midfielder grew up in the academy system for Chelsea and signed a pro contract with them but never made a Premier League appearance. Meanwhile, Alan Pace, a Latter-day Saint business man is the majority owner for Burnley FC, which was recently relegated from the Premier League. On this week's episode, we introduce you to the 19-year-old phenom making serious noise in the professional soccer world.
3:10- Parental Impact on Success
8:17- Faith and Overcoming Hard Things
12:05- Mothers Who Know
14:19- Discovering Identity After Injury
21:05- A Latter-day Saint Playing in Utah
23:40- Baptizing a Former Teammate
26:14- Choosing to Be Endowed
31:23- World Cup Goals
33:37- 'Guided By Faith'
36:21- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?
"When I focus on my faith…and I don't make it my worth and don't make it my everything, I start playing with more freedom, I start playing with more confidence."

Millions watched McKenna Breinholt reunite with her birth family on national television in 2024. What many watching didn't know is the road that led McKenna to that point—the addictions she'd worked to overcome and the reason why she boldly testified of Jesus Christ from her first audition on the show. On this week's episode, McKenna shares the love of God she's felt all along the way.
2:17- The Beginnings of a Talent
6:05- Adoption
9:57- Addiction and a Priesthood Blessing
19:21- Reconnecting with Birth Family
26:25- A Mother's Sacrifice
29:51- American Idol with Jesus
34:48- Two Families Coming Together
36:47- Why the Gospel? Why the Church?
45:00- "But God"
49:23- What Does It Mean to Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?
"Is this a place that I can go to and feel like I can fully grow with the Lord and feel like I can be my best self and learn to be my best self? Yes. Is this a place where I feel the most joy? Yes. Is this a place where my family is? Yes. And is this a place where I can serve others and learn how to do that? Yes. …I can't help but feel that my cup has overflowed here."