Upcoming Conference
2025 UCAP Conference
Hope, Help & Healing St. George
Hilton Garden Inn - Ballroom
1731 S. Convention Center Dr, St. George, UT 84790
November 8th
10:00 am - 1:30 pm
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About The Conference
The Utah Coalition Against Pornography (UCAP) Conference for Hope, Help, and Healing is a semi annual event designed for individuals and leaders from various sectors, including adults, couples, parents, grandparents, and both religious and community leaders. The conference features expert speakers who provide valuable insights and strategies to address the harmful effects of pornography. UCAP serves as a platform for connecting thought leaders and advocates, fostering an environment of education, empowerment, and support. The positive conference environment will empower attendees to leave the event inspired, motivated, and equipped with the tools needed to strengthen their families and communities.
Schedule
- 10:00 amOpening Keynote - Cliffrose & Mariposa Rooms
- 11:00 amVisit Exhibitors - Ballroom Foyer
- 11:15 amBreakout 1 - Cliffrose & Mariposa Rooms
- 11:15 amBreakout 2 - Indigo Room
- 12:15 pmVisit Exhibitors - Ballroom Foyer
- 12:30 pmClosing Keynote - Cliffrose & Mariposa Rooms
Keynote Speakers
Chad Olson
LMFT
Chad Olson is married to Janae Van Tassell, and they will be celebrating their 20th anniversary this December. They have 6 children with their oldest launching a couple of months ago. His hobbies include golfing and coaching his children in whatever sport they happen to be playing at the time. Chad grew up in Orem, Utah and is the youngest of 5 children. He received his master’s degree in Marriage & Family Therapy from BYU. During his studies, he co-authored an article with Dr. Jason Carroll researching the prevalence and effects of pornography use, especially among emerging adults. He is a licensed marriage and family therapist and works with those seeking to overcome pornography and its effects. Chad is the co-owner of Ascend Counseling and Wellness with offices in St. George, Cedar City, Hurricane, Delta and Mesquite. He is also employed with Seminaries and Institute for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and is currently serving as the institute director at the St. George institute. Chad has served as a bishop, a high councilor and currently serves as the Stake President of the Snow Canyon Stake. He believes in change and feels it a sacred honor to work with those trying to overcome pornography use. Chad’s message is one of hope as we use truth in recovery.
Propose Presentation:
Connection to Heaven: Finding Strength and Truth in Recovery
Hank Smith
PhD
Dr. Henry “Hank” Smith was raised in St. George, Utah, the son of a golf professional. He earned a MBA from Utah State University and went on to complete a Ph.D. at Brigham Young University, where he now serves as an Associate Professor. Hank is a sought-after speaker, delivering keynote addresses to businesses and nonprofit organizations across nearly every state and in more than a dozen countries. He also hosts the popular weekly podcast Follow Him, listened to by millions around the world. Above all, Hank’s greatest joy is his family — his wife, Sara, and their five children.
Propose Presentation:
Restrictions and Relationships: The Perfect Combination
Breakout Session 1 Speakers
Jesse Stone
He’s a husband and father of three — his greatest titles by far. Back in college, he was all in on baseball — working hard, competing with hear, he won a National Championship and was inducted in the Utah Tech University Athletic Hall of Fame. But behind the talent and notoriety, he was suffering with addiction. For years, drugs and other addictions had a grip on him, even when it didn’t look that way on the outside. Things took a turn when he hit the bottom, finally admitting he couldn’t fight it alone. He spent years in and out of jail and rehab, until He turned toward faith, recovery, and the Savior’s grace, and began rebuilding life on a new foundation. Professionally, Jesse has always been involved with creating entertaining and fun experiences. He’s traveled the world building Ice Castles creating magical winter environments. He founded a slip n slide festival that traveled to ski resorts in the summer and now his current company he started, DroneShow.com, he’s helped produce spectacular drone shows that light up the sky and lift spirits all over the country. However, these ventures aren’t just businesses to him — they are opportunities to build something meaningful, to serve other, and to create joy and happiness in all communities. Now, he’s serving as a 12 step missionary in the LDS community, in the LDS 12 Step Addiction Recovery Program reaching out to those still caught in addiction. He uses his own story — the failures, the redemption, the hope — to help others see they’re not alone, that change is real, and that through Jesus Christ, He can make all things new.
Propose Presentation:
“I Am Because We Are”
Brian Rhodes
LMFT
Brian Rhodes is a marriage and family therapist passionate about helping couples heal marriages, rebuild trust and intimacy after an affair or other betrayal, solve problems, and strengthen their emotional bonds. He also loves helping individuals work through and heal from trauma, depression, stress and anxiety, compulsive behaviors, sexual addictions, and other relationship issues. Brian’s focus is to help individuals understand the truth about their worth and access personal resources to increase discipline, motivation, and confidence on their healing journeys.
Propose Presentation:
Connection to Self: Am I in Alignment With My Values?
Brittany Homer
MS, CFLE
Brittany Homer is Co-Founder and Executive Director of Project STAND, a nonprofit that empowers parents, youth, and communities to use technology in healthy ways. In this role she has participated in developing Safe Tech Solutions (a set of K-12 media safety programs), hosting the podcast Raising Today’s Kids, and advocating for important legislative changes at the local, state, national, and international levels. Brittany has served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) and Sexual Assault (SANE) Advocate, and currently serves on the Safeguard Alliance (a task force of the National Center on Sexual Exploitation) and as the Digital Wellness Chair for the Utah State PTA. Brittany has a Master's Degree in Family and Human Development and is a Certified Family Life Educator. She believes deeply in the power of parents and the limitless potential of the rising generation.
Propose Presentation:
The Power of Real Connection
Breakout Session 2 Speakers
Jared Rees
Born in Utah, Jared spent his early childhood years exploring the landscapes of Kentucky, Texas, and Kansas before moving to Cedar City, Utah. He earned a degree in Psychology from Southern Utah University and later completed a graduate degree at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Jared dedicated five years to the Division of Child and Family Services, focusing on foster care and adoption programs. His passion for supporting families led him to Family Services for the Church of Jesus Christ, where he now serves as a Regional Manager. For over a decade, he also provided crisis on-call support at the local hospital in Cedar City. Now based in St. George, Utah, Jared is happily married to a wonderful woman from Ireland—whose charming Irish brogue adds to their home. Together, they have four children and are proud grandparents to ten grandchildren. Jared thrives on time spent with family and extended family; this includes visiting his family in Ireland. He enjoys staying active through outdoor adventures, with recent favorites including jeeping and camping in Utah’s stunning backcountry.
Propose Presentation:
The Tremendous Power of Connection in Aiding to Recovery
