Conversationalist Corner

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By: Paul Larsen & Jacob White

On this podcast, we take people out of the boxes that they are often put in by those they meet and we let them take us back through their lives so that we can discover who they are. We hope that not only do you learn about the interesting people that we interview here on the show but that you also learn how to discover how interesting everyone is around you.

Peacemaking Between Religions
#5
12/05/2025

We are back with a new episode of the Conversationalist Corner podcast! In this weeks episode we are talking all about how to be a peacemaker between. We talk about our own journey on how we have come to appreciate other faiths not as "others" but as our brothers and sisters. We share some great examples that we have seen and some themes that we see among these individuals. Hope you enjoy this episode. :)

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Thanksgiving Special: Peacemaking in the Family ft. Dr. Rebecca Clarke
#4
11/25/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! In this weeks episode we are talking all about how to be a peacemaker within our families. Emotions can run high in families and we want to help change that. Rebecca Clarke a professor at BYU with a PhD in Marriage, Family, and Human Development, with a background in many years of marriage counseling joins us and shares her insights on how we can strengthen our relationships within our family. We focus on how to be a peacemaker within difficult conversations and through tense situations. Hope you enjoy this episode and have a great Thanksgiving! :)

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How to be a Peacemaker on Social Media
#3
11/21/2025

We are back with a new episode of the Conversationalist Corner podcast! In this weeks episode we are talking all about how to be a peacemaker on social media. Social media can be such a hostile place and we tackle how make it a place of peace. We share some great examples that we have seen and some themes that we see among these individuals. Hope you enjoy this episode. :)

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Peacemaker Conversationalist Canon: Habits of a Peacemaker
#2
11/14/2025

We are back with a new episode of the Conversationalist Corner podcast! In this weeks episode we talk all about some of the resources that we have used to improve our ability to be a peacemaker. We specifically talk about the book Habits of a Peacemaker by Steven T. Collis.

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Peacemaker Conversationalist Canon: The Scriptures
#1
11/07/2025

We are back with a new season of the Conversationalist Corner podcast! In season 3 of the podcast we are tackling how to be a peacemaker within our conversationalist. In this weeks episode we talk all about some of the resources that we have used to improve our ability to be a peacemaker. Specifically we use passages from The New Testament and share some things about our personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

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Conversationalist Counsel: How to be a Better Friend
#7
10/24/2025

We are back with another episode of the Conversationalist Corner podcast! In this weeks episode we talk all about how to deepen and nurture your relationships. This is the season finale of Season 2. Come back for Season 3 starting in November!

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Conversationalist Counsel: Body Language
#6
10/03/2025

We are back with another episode of the Conversationalist Corner podcast! In this weeks episode we talk all about Body Language. It is such a big part of our communication so we hope you can get some value out of this episode.

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Conversationalist Counsel: Reconnecting
#5
09/26/2025

In this episode we talk about how to reconnect with people that we knew in the past. We shared some personal experiences and some of our own wisdom when it comes to reconnecting with people from your past

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Conversationalist Counsel: How to Get to Know People
#4
09/19/2025

In this episode we explore how to navigate getting to know new people. It can be nerve racking trying to make new friends but we go into our recent experience as school has started. A lot of what we share is from our perspectives but the principles that we share are applicable in all situations.

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Conversationalist Canon: Crucial Conversations
#3
09/12/2025

We're here with another episode for you where we explore one of our favorite resources that we have used to become conversationalists. It is Crucial Conversations. We dive into the book and share with you some of our favorite parts of this book and would encourage you to go read this book for yourself.

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Conversationalist Canon: How to Win Friends and Influence People
#2
09/05/2025

We're here with another episode for you where we explore one of our favorite resources that we have used to become conversationalists. It is How to Win Friends and Influence People. We dive into the book and share with you some of our favorite parts of this book and would encourage you to go read this book for yourself.

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THE REVAMP
#1
08/29/2025

WE ARE BACKK!!!

After a 9 month hiatus we are back with an episode for you and it is better than ever! Paul and Jacob dive into the last 9 months of their lives and share their new vision for the podcast! Enjoy the episode !!

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Jane Jeppesen: Frinkle
#5
12/13/2024

In this episode, we start by talking with Jane Jeppesen about the dynamics of family—how family shapes our personal growth, fosters strong relationships, and creates a supportive environment. Then, we shift to a conversation about charity, where Jane shares her insights on the importance of giving back, how even small acts of kindness can make a difference. Tune in for a thought-provoking exploration of family and charity, and how both can have a lasting impact on our lives and communities.


Ethan Flake: Creator, Disciple, and Follower of Christ
#4
11/13/2024

In this episode Paul and Jacob sit down with Ethan Flake and go through some of his past life experiences. He shares about his childhood and how he became the person that he is today. It was a great time to hear some of his stories and his insights on life.


Mel Cottrell: Bloom Where you are Planted 🌻
#3
11/06/2024

In this episode Jacob and Paul sit down with Mel Cottrell and have an amazing conversation! In this episode Mel takes us through some of her most formative moments in life and how they shaped her to be the person that she is today. We hope that you can find the joy that is all around you just like Mel. Mel gives some great advice and we hope that you can learn from her and feel like you got to know her better.

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Maddy Ohlwiler: The Newest Member of the Team
#2
10/30/2024

In this weeks episode Paul and Jacob interviewed Maddy Ohlwiler and man it was a hoot!! They discussed Maddy's upbringing and what made her who she is. She is one of the happiest and optimistic people that we know. This will lift your day and teach you how to get to know the stories of others. We hope this episode brings joy into your life cause it brought quite a bit of joy into our lives.

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Alden Chiu: The Route of Resilience
#1
10/23/2024

In the first episode of season 1, Paul and Jacob interviewed Alden Chiu. It was an enjoyable conversation in which they learned what makes Alden who he is and some of the most formative moments in his life thus far. They talked about his breakthrough moments in life and how he has become who he is. We explored how playing football as a high schooler greatly affected him. We hope you enjoy this episode and will tune in next week!


Our Story
10/17/2024

In this inaugural episode of the Conversationalist Corner, Paul and Jacob sit down together to talk a little about how Jacob got into listening to podcasts and both his and Paul's journey to this point with their newfound hobby of podcasting. They talk about what they want and expect with this podcast giving the listeners an idea of what to expect when they listen to the podcast. We hope you find this an enjoyable first episode and make you eager to hear our next episode.