Latter-day Profiles Season 54 | Episode 10 | Jordan Abrams | Institute Director

Latter-day Profiles Season 54 | Episode 10 | Jordan Abrams | Institute Director

Host Brian Howard welcomes Jordan Abrams, Institute Director for BYU-Pathway Worldwide. Growing up in the "Napoleon Dynamite" country of Southeast Idaho, Jordan’s journey took him from a mission in Chile to a career that bridges corporate leadership and Church education. He discusses the innovative world of online learning, the unique spiritual environment of BYU-Idaho, and how BYU-Pathway is fulfilling a prophetic mission to educate and lift students in over 180 countries.

Latter-day Profiles Season 54 | Episode 9| Royce Bybee | Director, Mesa Temple Visitors’ Center

Former BYU quarterback Royce Bybee joins host Brian Howard to share a remarkable journey of faith and football. From being an All-American at Ricks College to playing under LaVell Edwards, Royce discusses his life-changing conversion and mission to England. Now serving as the Director of the Mesa Temple Visitors’ Center, he reflects on the power of mentorship, his role in coaching future generations, and how the lessons learned on the gridiron prepared him for a lifetime of service.

Latter-day Profiles Season 54|Episode 8| T.J. Packard | Partner at Packard, Appleby & Rogers, P.C.

Host Brian Howard sits down with T.J. Packard, a CPA and partner at Packard, Appleby & Rogers. T.J. shares how a mission to Brazil and his time at BYU-Idaho forged a deep relationship with the Savior. He opens up about the trials of his single years, the "miracle" of meeting his wife Audrey, and the impact of a childhood friend who changed his life’s trajectory. A candid conversation about navigating the wait for life’s greatest blessings while finding joy in family and service

Latter-day Profiles Season 54 | Episode 7 | Associate Vice President, Arizona State University

Host Brian Howard sits down with Candice Copple, Associate VP at ASU and Arizona Communication Director for the Church. A sixth-generation Arizonan, Candice shares how the Lord turned "dead ends" into divine opportunities—from a brief stint in tax accounting to seven years teaching seminary and a decade in high-stakes county politics. Discover how she uses her unique background to build interfaith bridges, lead statewide Church communications, and foster a culture of peacemaking.

Latter-day Profiles Season 54 | Episode 6 | Vice-President, Human Resources at Honeywell

Host Brian Howard sits down with Ryan Bingham, Vice President of Human Resources at Honeywell. From his early career in Idaho to leading a team of 140 professionals across the U.S. and Canada, Ryan shares his journey of designing global HR models and coaching leaders at every level. A BYU and BYU-Idaho alumnus, Ryan discusses how living abroad in Mexico and Chile shaped his "business-first" mindset and how his faith influences his commitment to developing talent and fostering positive workplace cultures.