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Mark J. Stoddard
MEET AUTHOR Mark J. Stoddard
For more than 30 years Mark has been a successful entrepreneur, marketer, and educator. In 1990, the USSR’s Deputy Minister of Higher Education brought Mark teach free market business principles to leaders of the president’s cabinet, got him to be the first foreigner to address the Supreme Soviet of Ukraine and provide intensive lectures to civic leaders on a 17 city speaking tour.
He was the Entrepreneur in Residence at Utah Valley University and often teaches entrepreneur classes.
He’s authored 18 books on business, short stories, poems and a full-length musicals.
He has served the Church in numerous capacities including bishoprics in California, BYU and Ohio. His adventures as a Primary teacher and chorister are in his story, “My Primary Colors are Black and Blue.” He and Elizabeth live in Spanish Fork, Ut and have 7 children and 24 grandchildren.
Author's Published Articles
Three Things that Keep Making the USA Great
While attending the Moscow branch of The Church of Jesus…
A Memorial Day Tribute to some Unknown POWs
Many have read the great account of Olympian Louis Zamperini…
Meet the Branch President of the Town Krešimir Ćosić Made Famous
A few months ago, we were privileged to attend the…
5 Reasons Africa Just Might Be in Your Future
When many of our world traveling friends in the 1990s…
The Ebbs and Flows of Church Growth
Today, once “hot” and fertile Gospel proselyting grounds have weak…
Old Decisions Haunting Russia. And the West.
To understand how Russia has gotten to the point where…
A Timely and Needed New Painting of Christ in Russia
We know Russia and Ukraine have a special place in…
Live ZOOM “fireside” with Russian Stake President on February 16 for Meridian readers
On February 16, at 7 PM MST, a special Meridian…
Two Sacrament Views in Soviet Russia
To create “church” on the cruise, we approached our stake…
Are Communism and Socialism Really All That Bad?
Explanations for seemingly complex matters, such political/economic organizations can indeed…
The Romance Within Us Hath Had Elsewhere Its Star
All but one Christian church preaches that marriage doesn’t exist…
An Unwanted Wonderful Gift of the Spirit: A Russian Stake President’s Journey to Faith
As the patriarch laid his hands on the young man’s…
Are the Lost Ten Tribes Being Found in Russia?
The Bible, Book of Mormon and various histories do not…
Did Jesus Visit Russia after His Resurrection? A Newly Restored Painting Points to this Tradition
You are invited to join Scot and Maurine Proctor on…
Powerful Insights from an Unlikely Place
Sometimes we underestimate the spiritual insight of those who haven't…
Are the Prophets About Ready to Give Up on Us?
The great prophet Nephi, son of Helaman who was given…
Are Mormons Leaving the Church in Droves?
Anti-Mormons enjoy claiming people are leaving the LDS faith in…
Joseph Could Neither Have Written nor Directly Translated the Book of Mormon
When Joseph Smith presented the world the Book of Mormon…
The Roots of the Sexual Misconduct Wave Are Clear
We reap what we sow. Just ask impartial political and…
Affiliating With Something That Works
The English writer, John Donne, wrote in his 17th Meditation that,…
The Key to Building a Sure Foundation
How are we to truly build a foundation "whereon if…
Did My “One and Only” Die in the War in Heaven?
After reading and hearing dozens of people discussing the topic…
Words that Don’t Mean What they Used To
I refuse to rehash this circus we’ve experienced, but find…
Finishing the Job with No Hope of Reward
Kati Siddoway had run many races, won more than her…
What Teddy Roosevelt Can Teach us about a Trump Presidency
Once Trumpians finish rejoicing, Hillaryites walk away from the ledge,…
21 Major Differences Between Mormonism and Traditional Christianity
While Mormons and Christians believe in many of the same…
Opinion: The Deseret News Applied a Double Standard in Calling for Trump to Resign
The Deseret News has called on Trump to leave the…
Why No One Can Object to General Conference
Even those who fundamentally disagree with Mormon theology can't argue…
Introducing the Happy Pioneer
Center stage, young man. You’re on. Ladies and gentlemen, may…
Is Trump a Blooming Idiot or a Budding Genius?
From the first day Donald Trump announced his run for…
Ten Things This Dad Never Told His Sons and Daughters and Should Have
As I was reflecting about the good people that my…
A Father’s Role in Avoiding Criticism
As Father’s Day approaches, I reflect on my role as…
Would Ronald Reagan Hold Up to Conservative Virtues Today?
No one was as shocked as I was to watch…
As a Mormon I Believe in Some Crazy Christian Things
Many are led to believe that Mormons aren't Christians, but…
What in the World Does Anyone See in Trump?
Taking Donald Trump to task is too easy. No one…
Is Eternal Progression a Radical Concept?
Lorenzo Snow blows the minds of many with his easy…
Opinion: What is Romney’s End Game in Criticizing Trump?
In the dozens of political races I’ve covered or participated…
Mormons Need to Coolly Get Involved in Politics; So Says the First Presidency
Some Mormons would do well to take off their rose-colored…
A Leader Worth Emulating: Remembering Gordon B. Hinckley
Today marks eight years since President Gordon B. Hinckley passed…
And the winner of the 2016 Presidency is…
In the 2016 election the vote will not turn on…
Why Most Christians Believe the Bible…as far as it is translated correctly!
Mormons quote Joseph Smith in the Wentworth Letter that, “We…
Did Jesus Visit Russia After His Resurrection?
“Our Savior visiting ancient Russia or Rus.” The translator didn’t…
My Truly, Absolutely, Ever-Unforgettable Christmas
As an Air Force brat I lived in Germany in…
Reading the Book of Mormon Differently than Ever Before
On a trip to Siberia, I experienced the scriptures in…
From Baptist Preacher to Mormon Teacher
Firesides are an interesting Mormon anachronism and no more so…
The Book of Mormon as Brilliant Literature
The blurry eyes from reading and the enjoyment from delving…
My Primary colors are Black and Blue
Teaching primary is one of the most amusing tasks you'll…
Looking for the Lost Grave of a WWII Soldier
He died in a prisoner of war camp in Japan.…