What if your weakness wasn’t a flaw—but a space for grace?

In this episode, I sit down with B.J. Allen, a business professor at BYU and author of The Compensating Power of Christ, to explore the intersection of faith, psychology, and performance. We dive into everything from confidence in sales to imposter syndrome in life—and how preparation, storytelling, and spiritual awareness shape how we show up in the world.

B.J. shares his journey from corporate life to academia, his teaching philosophy, and the uncomfortable but essential role of moving outside your comfort zone. We go deep into the psychology of persuasion, the mechanics of storytelling, and how empathy—not manipulation—is the real currency of sales.

But the heart of this conversation lies in something more eternal.

We explore the idea that Christ not only forgives but compensates—that He fills in the gaps of our stewardship, our pain, and our imperfection. B.J. unpacks this often-overlooked aspect of the Atonement: how Christ doesn’t just wait on the other side of death to restore what’s been lost—but actively refines, strengthens, and multiplies our efforts now.

This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt unqualified, uncertain, or unworthy. And for those who have the courage to believe that what we lack, Christ supplies.

Three Takeaways:

Confidence is built through preparation—not personality. Sales, life, and faith all require rehearsal before resilience.

Storytelling is sacred. Whether in business or belief, narratives forge the deepest human connection.

Christ’s power compensates, not just redeems. The Savior makes up the difference in our teaching, parenting, stewardship, and pain—if we let Him in.

Listen if you’re curious about:

• How psychology and empathy drive great marketing and sales
• Teaching with conviction and clarity
• The Stoic idea of controlling what you can—and surrendering the rest
• How Jesus Christ’s Atonement applies to more than just sin

Check out B.J.'s Website

Buy his book on Amazon

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Getting After It is for those who. want to silence their self-doubt. Refuse to be owned by comfort. Understand their limits are man-made and breakable. We live in a time of constant comparison. Social media drowns us in highlight reels and overnight success stories. But what most people don’t see is the grit behind it all. The reps. The quiet mornings. The sacrifices. The failures.

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