This post surfaced this memory of mine — There’s a certain irony in how grandparents often have a longer runway to “get it”—to understand and embody relational safety, connection, and validation. Broadly speaking, they’re less entangled in the immediate systemic
Exploring D&C 84:27 – Carnal vs. Non-Carnal Laws, Boundaries, Guidelines, and Expressions During a recent Sunday School lesson, a passage from Doctrine and Covenants 84:27 sparked a cascade of thoughts that caught even me off guard. My initial reaction led
Background: How did this happen? Camping with the Guys: A Wife-Approved Escape It all started with a suggestion from my wife: “Why don’t you and a few of the neighborhood guys go camping?” Her reasoning was both insightful and strategic.
Sharing from the Trenches: A Reflection on Parenting PDA Kids I want to offer a perspective that might resonate with some of you. Maybe an analogy will help. I compete in Ironman triathlons. That means swimming 1.2 miles, biking 112
🎧 New on the Blog!I’ve just launched a new podcast episode—originally generated with NotebookLM and transformed into an audio experience, now streaming on Spotify! This episode offers a high-level overview of my blog and the broader themes explored across this
Shane Livingston – Logan, Utah. You are an Ironman. When the Noise Gets Loud, I Go Back to the Basics Most people won’t care about what I’m about to say—and that’s perfectly okay. This isn’t for them. It’s for me.
Retool, recalibrate, rework, adapt 🔹 🔹 Principal Consultant | EdTech Strategist | Higher Education Transformation Partner 🔹 🔹 Background, Skills, and Experience As a Principal Consultant at Ellucian, a global leader in higher education technology, I help institutions navigate complexity
“AI should be embraced as a tool for support and accommodation—not as a replacement. Learning to use it effectively and ethically at scale is a vital part of the modern learning journey.” I shared this today as the noise around
A Moment Worth Pausing For: Reflections on Growth, Mentorship, and Trust LinkedIn and any platform seeking value capture can feel a bit noisy sometimes—full of reposts and surface-level updates—so I wanted to share something more personal and meaningful from my








