Other Projects
In January 2008, Glenn and several LDS Church historians were hired by the late Salt Lake City businessman Larry H. Miller to produce "The Joseph Smith Papers Project" television programs which aired each Sunday at 8 p.m. Mountain Time over KJZZ - Channel 14 in Salt Lake City, and on BYU Television each Monday at 5PM and 9PM Mountain Time - DISH Network Channel 11 and DirecTV Channel 68. Today Glenn and videographer Dennis Lyman produce a half-hour television/radio program called "History of the Saints" which has aired each Sunday on KSL Television and Radio in Salt Lake City, KID Television in Idaho Falls, and several other radio stations.
About Glenn
There is some curiosity about Glenn. What is he really like? Emphatically, Glenn is exactly as you hear him! He is not pretentious or fake. One of his passions as time permits is sunrise jogging – rain, snow, sunshine, warm or cold. He writes and researches every story that he delivers, and he doesn’t wear headphones when he records. He is a humble man, and is actually a bit shy and uncomfortable taking praise for his work. He is at home behind a pulpit, but is reluctant to be noticed as a student of a class. At first glance, one could describe him as a scrawny little red-haired guy, but he has certainly become much more to me - as his hair approaches "flaming red" (in the words of Thomas S. Monson). I am nearly 14 years his senior, but he has become an inspiration to me, and a major part of my life has been committed toward advancing his Gospel insights. I have come to realize that this is an important mission our Father in Heaven has given to us.
A Change for Good
Our lives have been changed over the years as we have produced the stories. I know I could never have done anything like this without Glenn, Jim’s support, and of course our Heavenly Father’s direction. I know He is real in our lives. Many listeners have expressed appreciation to us for these stories through personal conversations and feedback from our websites, and feel they have improved their lives. I can't tell you how much the stories have affected me as the producer. Often tears come to my eyes as I produce them. Glenn has a tremendous gift! I am a poor reader, and through his spoken thoughts (while producing his stories), Glenn has taught me many plain and simple principles of the Gospel. His comments have increased my understanding, brought me closer to my Father in Heaven, and committed me more intimately.
I cannot comprehend the total effect Glenn’s stories have had on listeners, but I believe that all people are influenced by their friends. As listeners hear and embrace Gospel principles, their light radiates to others. My prayer is for these stories to directly or indirectly touch countless hearts to help prepare them to receive the fullness of the Gospel and/or to live by its principles – to become prepared to meet the Savior at His second coming.
To offer suggestions or to contribute your support, please contact me at carlwatkins@gmail.com.
Sincerely,
Carl Watkins
Producer of the Glenn Rawson Stories and the syndicated Sounds of Sunday
