Breakout Track
Hope and Healing in the Savior
250
Gather in Christ. Grow Together
A weekend conference for Young Single Adults (ages 18–35) centered on Jesus Christ — featuring devotionals, inspiring speakers, meaningful service, and unforgettable connection.
Track Presenters
Presenter:
B.J. Allen & Angie Allen
PRESENTER BIOS
Angie and B.J. Allen are the parents of six children - four boys and two girls – and currently reside in Provo, Utah. B.J. is a marketing professor at the Marriott School of Business at Brigham Young University, and Angie is a stay-at-home mom and a service missionary Institute teacher for BYU- Pathways. They both hold Bachelor’s degrees from Brigham Young University, BJ in Marketing and Angie in Special Education, and B.J. has a Ph.D. in business administration from the University of Texas at San Antonio. They love the gospel, BYU sports, the beach, and traveling with their children. B.J. is also the author of the Compensating Power of Christ: How Christ’s Atonement Rights the Wrongs of an Unfair World and Imperfect People.
CLASS TITLE
The Compensating Power of Christ
CLASS DESCRIPTION
What happens when your faith feels small, your efforts feel insufficient, or your life does not unfold as you hoped? The compensating power of Jesus Christ offers strength, grace, and hope in the unfinished places of mortality. This session will explore how the Savior meets us in weakness, consecrates faithful effort, and makes healing and growth possible through His Atonement. Because of Christ, our limitations do not have to be the final measure of who we are becoming.
Gather in Christ. Grow Together
A weekend conference for Young Single Adults (ages 18–35) centered on Jesus Christ — featuring devotionals, inspiring speakers, meaningful service, and unforgettable connection.
Presenter:
Meg Johnson
PRESENTER BIO
Meg Johnson has motivated people of all abilities with her motto: When life gets too hard to stand, just keep on rollin’! Meg fell off a cliff and broke her neck in 2004, at the age of 22. She spent four months in the hospital recovering from multiple injuries and returned home without the use of her legs, back, stomach, or hands – a quadriplegic. Wheelchair bound and determined, Meg refuses to sit still. Since she was paralyzed, Meg has competed at the national Ms. Wheelchair America pageant in New York, winning the Spirit Award; founded and directs Ms. Wheelchair Utah; instituted a service outreach program; and authored several books. She received the Athena Award, which recognizes inspiring women in business. Meg’s influence is felt around the world as she reaches people through her YouTube channel, newsletter, and presentations. Her story is highlighted in many news outlets including newspapers, magazines, television, and documentaries. Meg has been married to her husband, Whit Johnson, since 2008 and they have three daughters and one son.
CLASS TITLE
Discover your purpose. Create your future. Enjoy the flight.
CLASS DESCRIPTION
Are you intentionally choosing your direction, or simply going wherever life takes you? Through humor, personal stories, and memorable visuals, Meg Johnson will invite you to examine how you make decisions about purpose, opportunity, and the future. You will consider practical questions that can help you recognize God’s direction, use your agency with greater confidence, and move forward without needing every answer in advance. Come ready to laugh, reflect, and see your future from a new perspective.
Gather in Christ. Grow Together
A weekend conference for Young Single Adults (ages 18–35) centered on Jesus Christ — featuring devotionals, inspiring speakers, meaningful service, and unforgettable connection.
Presenter:
Noah Canon
PRESENTER BIO
Noah Canon has shared his message with more than 100 schools, as well as various church and institute classes. He speaks to encourage mental health, personal development, and human connection. He is fueled by his life mission of empowering young people to realize their full potential as followers of Jesus Christ.
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Human Connection and the Transformative Power of Hope
CLASS DESCRIPTION
Loneliness can leave us feeling disconnected from God, from others, and even from ourselves. This interactive session will explore how the Savior offers hope and healing and how our baptismal covenant calls us to both receive support and strengthen those around us. Through personal experiences, prophetic teachings, and guided activities, you will practice healthy ways to respond to loneliness, build meaningful connection, and offer Christlike comfort to people who may be struggling.
Gather in Christ. Grow Together
A weekend conference for Young Single Adults (ages 18–35) centered on Jesus Christ — featuring devotionals, inspiring speakers, meaningful service, and unforgettable connection.
Presenter:
Grant Williamson
PRESENTER BIO
Grant Williamson specializes in people development, dedicated to helping individuals find the opportunity in their opposition. Through his experience as a mentor, teacher, and leader, he has seen firsthand the pivotal impact that powerful ideas can have on a person's life. Having experienced these paradigm shifts himself, Grant shares them through dynamic storytelling and interactive presentations with audiences ranging from entrepreneurial executives to faith-based humanitarian teams.
CLASS TITLE
Human Connection and the Transformative Power of Hope
CLASS DESCRIPTION
Loneliness can leave us feeling disconnected from God, from others, and even from ourselves. This interactive session will explore how the Savior offers hope and healing and how our baptismal covenant calls us to both receive support and strengthen those around us. Through personal experiences, prophetic teachings, and guided activities, you will practice healthy ways to respond to loneliness, build meaningful connection, and offer Christlike comfort to people who may be struggling.
Gather in Christ. Grow Together
A weekend conference for Young Single Adults (ages 18–35) centered on Jesus Christ — featuring devotionals, inspiring speakers, meaningful service, and unforgettable connection.
Presenter:
Blake Fisher
PRESENTER BIO
Blake Fisher is wrapping up his doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology at Brigham Young University, where his research has focused on perfectionism in religious populations. In addition to seeing clients in private practice, Blake works as a therapist at BYU Counseling and Psychological Services, where he enjoys helping students navigate questions about mental health, relationships, and healing. He grew up in the Seattle area and served a mission in Calgary, Alberta. Outside of work, Blake enjoys reading, playing tennis, and traveling with friends.
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Take No Thought for the Morrow
CLASS DESCRIPTION
Jesus Christ invites us to “take no thought for the morrow,” but trusting that invitation can be difficult when we are making decisions about school, careers, relationships, and the future. This session will explore the Savior’s teachings in the Sermon on the Mount and what it means to prepare faithfully without being consumed by worry. You will also learn practical techniques for returning to the present and receiving more intentionally the peace Christ offers.