Schedule
All program activities will be held in the BYU Conference Center (CONF) and Harman Building (HCEB). You must be registered to participate in any part of the conference. Schedule is subject to change and will be updated as information becomes available.
YSA CLASSES* – The conference will offer YSA classes on Friday and Saturday for participants ages 21–35. Participants in this age group are welcome to attend the YSA class or another class offered during the same time. Please note that in keeping with Church handbook guidelines and to create the intended setting for discussion and connection, attendance in the YSA classes will be limited to YSAs (ages 21–35), along with the assigned YSA presenters and moderators.
| 6:30–8:30 p.m. | Optional Pre-Conference Workshops (requires additional $20 purchase at registration). Writing Workshop: Recording the Fingerprints of God in Your Life Instructor: Krista Isaacson Practical Skills for Navigating Conflict in Families Instructor: Siope Kinikini Planning Your Life, Designing Your Path Instructor: Noelani Wayas |
| 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. | Check in desk open in 2297B BYU Conference Center (CONF) |
| 9:00 a.m. | Friday Opening Keynote: Dr. Brian Mead Cleave unto the Covenants Which Thou Hast Made: What It Means to Keep Walking with God When Life Changes |
| 10:10–11:00 a.m. | Classes 1-Grief and Forgiveness (C. Moffat) 2-Healing from Emotional Numbing (C. Yadon) 3-Overcoming Challenges: Pick One Thing (L. Steele) 4-Finding a Change in Perspective (L. Adamson, P. Raleigh, B. Smith & S. Shepherd) |
| 10:15 a.m–Noon | YSA Classes* Moderators: David and Kristyn Morgan Classes: Morgans | Emily Taylor |
| 11:10 a.m. –Noon | Repeat of 10:10 a.m. classes |
| Noon–1:20 p.m. | Lunch in the Ballroom (HCEB) |
| 1:30–2:20 p.m. | General Session: Dr. Hank Smith and Lisa Spice |
| 2:40–3:30 p.m. | Friday Workshops 1-What Do I Still Want? Rediscovering Dreams and Direction After Divorce (H. Nemelke) 2-Leading with Light: The Influence of a Single Parent (S. Murie) 3-Life Help: Church Resources For Help and Healing (C. Yerka) 4-Opening to Joy: Finding the Good in the Midst of the Hard (C. Sokol) 5-YSA Class* - More Than Surviving: Rebuilding Your Life and Relationships After Divorce (C. Bowman) |
| 3:30–4:00 p.m. | Refreshment Break |
| 4:00–4:50 p.m. | Friday Closing Keynote: Ganel-Lyn Condie It is Well with My Soul |
| 5:00 p.m. | Optional Dinner Groups (sign up on Friday morning, on your own activity) |
| 6:30–8:30 p.m. | Dessert and Board Games in the Atrium (HCEB) |
| 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | Check in desk open |
| 9:00–9:50 a.m. | Saturday Opening Keynote: President Matt Miller & Debbie Miller Recognizing the Blessings of Letting God Prevail in Times of Adversity |
| 10:10–11:00 a.m. | Classes 1-When Life Isn’t Picture Perfect: Look in, Look Around, Look Up (C. Gunnell) 2-Choosing Forward: Walking in Light, Building What Comes Next (J. Connors & J. Sybrowsky) 3-Success in Second Chances (S. Walton) 4-Replacing Guesswork with Truth: What Research Tells Us About Our Teens’ Faith After Divorce (B. Armstrong) |
| 11:10 a.m. –Noon | Classes 1-When Life Isn’t Picture Perfect: Look in, Look Around, Look Up (C. Gunnell) 2-Choosing Forward: Walking in Light, Building What Comes Next (J. Connors & J. Sybrowsky) 3-Success in Second Chances (S. Walton) 4-Replacing Guesswork with Truth: What Research Tells Us About Our Teens’ Faith After Divorce (B. Armstrong) 5-Rebuilding Your Life After Divorce, A Practical and Spiritual Guide to Moving Forward with Christ (M. Hatch & M. Townsend -- taught at 11:10 a.m. only) |
| Noon–1:20 p.m. | Lunch in the Ballroom (HCEB) |
| 1:30–2:15 p.m. | General Session: Dr. Jason Whiting - Grace After Divorce: Forgiveness, Healing, and Boundaries |
| 2:30–3:20 p.m. | Classes 1-When God Doesn’t Give You the Map: Finding Light When You Can’t See the Way Forward (J. Zingmark) 2-Developing a Love that Endures (J. Packham & B. Packham) 3-More Than Surviving: Finding Abundant Life After Divorce (C. Bowman) 4-Beauty for Ashes: Finding Christ, Community, and Connection After Divorce (T. Davis & S. Davis) 5-Storms to Sunshine: A Hope-Centered Approach to Healing After Divorce (K. Anderson) |
| 2:30–4:40 p.m. | *YSA Classes: Moderators: David and Kristyn Morgan Morgans | Logan Steele | Bonnie H. Cordon |
| 3:20–3:40 p.m. | Soda Station open |
| 3:40–4:30 p.m. | Repeat of 2:30 p.m. classes |
| 4:30–4:50 p.m. | Refreshment Break |
| 4:50–5:30 p.m. | Closing Keynote - Bonnie Cordon |