Operation Amigos
Claim This Podcastby Megan Lauterio Jensen
Podcast Overview
<p>Repairing the broken roads and translating "LOVE THY NEIGHBOR" into everyday action that can create lasting change in our world. Come along as we explore stories from real-life human beings, like you and me.</p>
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10/20/2020
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Recent Episodes
June 23, 2026
Following Him: Seeking a Peacemaker's Heart
<p>This is the recreation of a presentation given at the 2026 BYU Women's Conference focused on the theme of peacemaking. It emphasizes the importance of love, compassion, and understanding in fostering unity and peace, even in the face of disagreement and contention. It uses modern-day examples and draws inspiration from the teachings of Jesus Christ and from the Book of Mormon, which is a book of ancient scripture used hand-in-hand with the Bible. </p><p></p><p>Sources:</p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm?lang=eng" target="_blank">The Book of Mormon</a></p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.kingsenglish.com/item/ZXBuDbiTqpyxb56ijthJGw" target="_blank">The Anatomy of Peace</a></p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.kingsenglish.com/item/z5v8WY55TC2M7puWkMaMTg" target="_blank">Habits of a Peacemaker</a></p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.kingsenglish.com/item/KUiuj9yeH6a6jSgcz9AXJA" target="_blank">The Power of Habit</a></p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/10/12stevenson?lang=eng" target="_blank"><b>“Blessed Are the Peacemakers”</b></a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/10/12stevenson?lang=eng" target="_blank"><b>Elder Gary E. Stevenson, October 2025 General Conference</b></a></p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/10/32dennis?lang=eng" target="_blank"><b>“Cheering Each Other On”</b></a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/10/32dennis?lang=eng" target="_blank"><b>Sister J. Anette Dennis, October 2025 General Conference</b></a></p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/18oaks?lang=eng" target="_blank"><b>“Following Christ”</b></a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/18oaks?lang=eng" target="_blank"><b>Pres. Dallin H. Oaks, October 2024 General Conference</b></a></p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/04/47nelson?lang=eng" target="_blank"><b>“Peacemakers Needed”</b></a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/04/47nelson?lang=eng" target="_blank"><b>President Russell M. Nelson, April 2023 General Conference</b></a></p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/04/15andersen?lang=eng" target="_blank"><b>“Following Jesus: Being a Peacemaker”</b></a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/04/15andersen?lang=eng" target="_blank"><b>Elder Neil L. Andersen, April 2022 General Conference</b></a></p><p></p><p></p>
April 17, 2026
Why Did They Come? Rex Ogle
<p>Rex Ogle, an award-winning author, shares his journey from a troubled childhood to becoming a successful writer. His works reflect his personal experiences and the influence of his family's history. The conversation delves into the importance of understanding one's ancestral background and the power of forgiveness in overcoming past trauma. It also explores the complexities of identity and the impact of societal perceptions. The conversation delves into the impact of childhood experiences, the journey of surviving and thriving, overcoming adversity, finding gratitude, and the challenges of the writing and publishing journey.</p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Rex Ogle</li><li>05:24 The Impact Family Dysfunction</li><li>31:43 The Struggle of Identity</li><li>38:32 Overcoming Adversity and Finding Gratitude</li><li>49:50 Empathy and Understanding</li></ul>
April 9, 2026
Why Did They Come: Delia Ruiz
<p>Delia Ruiz shares her journey as a first-generation Latina author and the impact of her family's immigration on her identity. She emphasizes the importance of knowing one's family history and the challenges of adapting to a new country. Delia's love for reading is contrasted with the lack of resources in her rural hometown in Mexico, highlighting the impact of access to books on her childhood. The conversation covers themes of access to books and libraries, passion for reading and writing, career paths and opportunities, representation in literature, arranging a panel with Pam Muñoz Ryan, challenges of immigration, impact of immigration journey, personal stories in children's books, life in Mexico vs. life in the US, hopes for the future, and being an amigo to other</p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Reunion</li><li>07:14 Family Histories and Identity</li><li>19:12 Love for Reading and Lack of Resources</li><li>26:06 Representation in Literature</li><li>33:41 Impact of Immigration Journey</li><li>41:30 Hopes for the Future</li></ul>
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