The LDS Podcast that brings inspirational stories to light.
Every member has a compelling story that can brighten the lives of others. We bring those stories to life, and empower people just like you to boldly share their shining light with the rest of the world.
Our Episodes
Tune in every Sunday morning to either watch
or listen to the latest Latter-Day Lights podcast.
Dating and Divorce Through Spiritual Devotion: Anjilee Ferguson’s Story
What transformative growth lies on the other side of heartbreak? Author and BYU Peer-Mentor Supervisor Anjilee Ferguson shares her soul-stirring journey through the complexities of dating, marriage, and blindsided breakups, revealing how these experiences have profoundly shaped her self-awareness – and, most importantly –...
Finding Light After Loss – A Story of Faith and Hope: Sunshine Harston’s Journey
How do you find hope in the midst of unimaginable loss? In this episode, we sit down with Sunshine Harston, a mother of three who faced the heartbreaking loss of her husband to cancer. Sunshine’s story is one of incredible faith, where even in...
How Faith-Driven Hypnotherapy Heals the Subconscious Mind: Cali Coates’ Story
What if you had the power to better understand your emotions? From an inexplicable fear of intimacy, mother, wife, and “Missionary of the Mind” Cali Coates received a calling to tap into the transformative power of hypnotherapy. This journey not only allowed her to...
Feeling the Spirit through Transformative Miracles: Larry McCally’s Story
What happens when faith and perseverance meet extraordinary generosity? Former missionary and devoted #LatterDayLights fan Larry McCally reflects on how his unwavering faith and trust in the still, small voice of the Lord have guided him through numerous trials. Faced with the pivotal choice...
How a Drowning NDE & the Book of Mormon Led to Conversion: Derek Tucker’s Story
When face to face with your greatest fear, will you listen to God’s “yes”? From a life-altering near-death experience as a young boy, artist and leatherworker Derek Tucker shares how this profound moment planted the seeds of his faith, completely oblivious to the impact...
The Miracles of a Mother’s Heart amid Endless Adversity: Nicole Gustad’s Story
Can miracles find their way to the most wounded hearts? Mother, wife, and soon-to-be author, Nicole Gustad, entered the world with a hole in her heart. Baffling doctors with her condition, this turned out to be the first chapter of a story woven with...
Show Hosts
Meet Scott Brandley and Alisha Coakley – two long-time friends who never thought they would ever do a podcast. Here’s to thinking…
Scott Brandley
I’m a husband, father, Latter-Day Saint, business owner, wannabe golfer, philanthropist, podcaster, and author.
Alisha Coakley
I’m a proud mom of 3, wife, business woman, Leukemia survivor, music lover, podcaster, Latter-Day Saint, author, and coach.
Do you have a story you would like to share?
Now is the time to stand up and share your light!
If you submit your story and we interview you on the show, you will have the opportunity to inspire thousands of members on your very own video and audio podcast episode! In addition, your story may be considered for publication in an upcoming version of ‘Latter-Day Lights’ – an inspirational book of short stories – to shine your light even further and brighter.
Whether you have experienced personal challenges, overcome difficult trials, have a unique conversion story, or want to share something special, funny, or entertaining that you think will uplift other members and bring them closer to the Savior, we want to hear about it!
Please fill out the short form below, and we will be in touch!
Scott and Alisha