Through Emma's Eyes

Jenny McKinney & Jill Best
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This is the official podcast for "Through Emma's Eyes- the Podcast" from Jenny McKinney Productions. "Through Emma's Eyes- the Musical" is a full-length stage musical theatre production about Emma Hale Smith, wife of Joseph Smith, Jr., as told from her perspective. This podcast talks about our connections to Emma through music and stories, as well as self-care, heritage, and much more. We appreciate your support.

Episodes

  1. 07/05/2023

    Episode 11- Emma's Birthday Celebration with Special Guests Kimberly Jo Smith & Kyle Woodruff

    What will you do to celebrate the life of someone you admire? Join us for Emma's birthday celebration as we talk about some of her favorite things and how we can pay it forward in her name. With special guests Kimberly Jo Smith and Kyle Woodruff.

    37 min

  2. 06/21/2023

    Episode 10- Meet the Romrells- It's a Family Thing!

    What do you do when you have committed to giving your all, then your all was challenged in ways you weren't prepared for? Do you quit or keep moving on? In this episode we will discuss how to continue to move forward when the mountains before us seem impossible to climb. Time and Qandryl (pronouced can-dree-elle) share how their entire family helped tell Emma's story, while they faced job loss, cancer, and more. Listen to their story of faith and perseverance and find strength to face your own challenges with hope.

    38 min

  3. 06/07/2023

    Episode 9 - Emma and Nancy, Lessons Learned

    An affair and illegitimate child, babies lost, compassion and grace - these are the topics we discuss on Episode 9 of Through Emma's Eyes - the Podcast. Learn about the children that Emma and Joseph lost, as well as the relationship between Emma and Nancy Ambercrombie, the mistress of Emma's second husband, Lewis Bidamon. Would you be able to extend grace so readily?

    41 min

  4. 05/17/2023

    Episode 8 - Meet Kyle Woodruff, The Blind Musician

    Husband, father, music teacher, piano and organ player, choir member of a world famous choir - what makes Kyle Woodruff different from other musicians? Come find out and learn more about this man who has helped tell Emma Smith's story.

    27 min

  5. 05/03/2023

    Episode 7 - The Beginning Part 2

    What happened after Jenny had the spiritual confirmation to tell Emma's story? How did it go from being a few songs to a full-length stage musical? What did her church have to do with it all? Find out in this second part of The Beginning.

    34 min

  6. 04/19/2023

    Episode 6- The Story Begins, Part 1

    "What inspired you to write this musical? How did it all begin?" These are some of the questions Jenny McKinney is asked when it comes to "Through Emma's Eyes". Episode 6 is Part 1 of this story where Jill Best interviews co-host Jenny McKinney. They will have you laughing and full on ugly crying, so make sure you bring the tissues!

    35 min
  7. Episode 5- Meet Julie Rogers, Artist Extraordinaire

    04/05/2023

    Episode 5- Meet Julie Rogers, Artist Extraordinaire

    Julie Rogers is a gifted artist in her own right. Through her artwork, she tells the stories of our past and present, giving us hope for a brighter future. In this interview, we talk with her for a bit of a sneak peek into how the Spirit moves her to tell these stories that should always be remembered.

    21 min

  8. 03/15/2023

    Episode 4 - Meet Caris Morgenegg Kinman

    Caris Morgenegg Kinman played Emma Hale Smith in the 2018 production of "Through Emma's Eyes". In this interview, she shares about Donny Osmond, her love for her husband, and sacred experiences playing one of the most fascinating women in history.

    27 min

  9. 03/02/2023

    Episode 3- Understanding Emma

    Emma Smith was often misunderstood about why she made the choices she did. In this episode, we explore some of the difficulties she encountered and take a deeper look into her life.

    23 min

  10. 02/15/2023

    Episode 2- Meet Kimberly Jo Smith

    Come listen to the uplifting episode of "Through Emma's Eyes- the Podcast" as today we interview Kimberly Jo Smith. She is an author, musician, jewelry make, and great-great-granddaughter of Joseph and Emma Smith. This episode will have you laughing at our stories, and leave you feeling moved by her testimony of how to love others as the Savior would. This is one interview you will not want to miss!

    26 min

  11. 02/01/2023

    Episode 1- Legacies

    How do you want to be remembered? In this first episode of "Through Emma's Eyes- The Podcast" meet Jenny McKinney and Jill Best. Jenny is the writer and producer of the original musical and Jill Best is the director. We will be introducing our efforts of telling the story of Emma Hale Smith and discussing legacies that we leave behind.

    10 min
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This is the official podcast for "Through Emma's Eyes- the Podcast" from Jenny McKinney Productions. "Through Emma's Eyes- the Musical" is a full-length stage musical theatre production about Emma Hale Smith, wife of Joseph Smith, Jr., as told from her perspective. This podcast talks about our connections to Emma through music and stories, as well as self-care, heritage, and much more. We appreciate your support.

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  • Creator
    Jenny McKinney & Jill Best
  • Years Active
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  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Jenny McKinney & Jill Best
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