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Behind the founding of the Joseph Smith Foundation is an untold, inspirational story of a software engineer father who felt called to uphold the Prophet Joseph Smith & the Restoration with only his homeschool family as his production team! Now his children tell candid stories of what it was like growing up with the Joseph Smith Foundation-from video editing, research, and book writing to the many miracles along the way. This heartfelt narrative also embraces the challenges facing many families today. Hannah, Leah, and Isaiah also share their individual conversions to the Gospel, along with their witness that the Gospel of Jesus Christ holds answers for the world today! From a family team-a dad with his kids-came the Joseph Smith Foundation and many other projects that point church members to gospel principles, blessing the lives of thousands in the Church today. This book is an inspiring guide for families to discover their own mission and inspire their youth to change the world-a testimony that the God of Israel will prevail! James F. Stoddard III was a visionary leader who felt from a very young age that he had a mission to perform. He began an intense study of the gospel before his teen years and later committed all of his time and resources to defending the Restoration. From the time he was a 13-year-old young man, he invested hours, days, weeks, and years into studying forgotten teachings from inspired prophets and presidents of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Then, he decided to try something revolutionary! Together, he and his family would apply these teachings and live their counsel practically. Not just infusing gospel principles into school and career, but actually building his family's entire lives-diet, education, work, recreation, entertainment, etc.-around, on, and with the Rock of Revelation. He 'experimented on the word' by creating a home with exceptionally high standards, a home focused on consecrated service, a home that became a productive center for missionary work, entrepreneurial business, and worldwide teaching. He hit upon a secret that many may overlook: his mission to change the world would be performed with and through his family! A Christ-Centered Home is the heartfelt story told by some of his children documenting the joy-even in the midst of suffering and pain-that is possible when a family raises the bar in their standards, lives the principles of Jesus Christ, consecrates their time and talents, and follows in the footsteps of the Master, Jesus Christ. A message of hope that the Gospel can transform and heal every family in every situation.

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This book has blessed my family immensely! I loved learning how Brother Stoddard actively applied the gospel. Brother Stoddard's life is a testament of the truth that there is no situation, no problem, & no trial that the Gospel of Jesus Christ cannot answer. Since it's a book about family, I decided to read most of it aloud to my children (ages 7 & 5) & they loved it too! - Jennifer, mother of three

"""This book has blessed my family immensely! I loved learning how Brother Stoddard actively applied the gospel. Brother Stoddard's life is a testament of the truth that there is no situation, no problem, & no trial that the Gospel of Jesus Christ cannot answer. Since it's a book about family, I decided to read most of it aloud to my children (ages 7 & 5) & they loved it too!"" - Jennifer, mother of three"

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L. Hannah Stoddard is the lead author of Faith Crisis, Volume 1: We Were NOT Betrayed!, Faith Crisis, Volume 2: Behind Closed Doors, Joseph Smith's Plural Wives, Volume 1: Helen Mar Kimball, and Seer Stone v. Urim & Thummim: Book of Mormon Translation on Trial. She is the director of the Joseph Smith Foundation and the producer or director of seven documentary feature films.In addition to directing Joseph Smith Foundation projects for over a decade, she is often invited to speak on various radio and video programs. Beginning at age 16, Hannah helped direct her first documentary film. She has worked as a history and literature teacher, graphic design artist, software developer, videographer, project manager, agriculturist, and research assistant. Her work focuses on Church history and doctrine, answers to Latter-day Saint faith crisis questions, educational philosophy, culture, and defending the Prophet Joseph Smith. Hannah's research supports the writings and teachings of ancient and latter-day prophets. Leah M. Stoddard is a citation editor, lead animator, graphic designer, sound designer for the Joseph Smith Foundation. She was interviewed in the documentary, Hidden Bloodlines: The Grail & the Lost Tribes in the Lands of the North. She also contributes through research, editing, web development, and more. In her free time, Leah enjoys animal husbandry, cooking, art, music, studying Gospel topics, and working at their family-owned perennial garden retreat. Leah is excited about working with her siblings and establishing a multigenerational vision. Isaiah McConkie Stoddard is an information technology specialist for the Joseph Smith Foundation. Additionally, he is skilled in web development, video production, research, graphics animation, DVD menu design, and sound effect editing. He particularly enjoys studying issues associated with the gospel, faith crisis answers, and Church history. Isaiah began taking college courses at age 16 where he specifically studied computer programming and cyber defense-winning several awards. In his free time, he enjoys working on their family homestead, Highland Cathedral Estate, where they experiment with farming techniques and perennial food production.

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