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.
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The Gift of Creativity and Finding Your Voice: Fay Klingler’s Story
How do we recognize the gifts God has given us, especially when fear, grief, or self-doubt make them hard to see? In this week’s episode of Latter-Day Lights, award-winning author and illustrator—Fay Klingler—shares a heartfelt conversation about creativity, spiritual promptings, and learning to trust the quiet ways Heavenly Father guides our lives. From writing bestselling...
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Overcoming Burnout: When Creativity Becomes a Calling: Vanessa Thurgood’s Story
What do you do when the career you worked so hard for leaves you feeling burnt out? In this week’s episode of Latter-Day Lights, Scott and Darla sit down with author and Praiseworthy Award Winner, Vanessa Thurgood, to share how stepping away from the career that caused her burnout, unexpectedly led her toward a new...
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What Really Happened to Frederick G. Williams?: Sherrie Dunford’s Story
What happens when a forgotten piece of Church history becomes a personal calling? In this episode of Latter-Day Lights, Sherrie Dunford shares the story of her ancestor, Dr. Frederick G. Williams—early Church leader, counselor to Joseph Smith, physician, and one of the most misunderstood figures of the Restoration. Through spiritual promptings and years of research,...
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Finding Light After The Fall: Turning Music into a Mission: Jerald Simon’s Story
What if a single moment could completely reshape how you see your life and your purpose within it? In this week’s episode of Latter-Day Lights, Jerald Simon shares his remarkable journey as a composer, author, and lifelong student of faith and creativity. After surviving a traumatic fall from a 100-foot cliff as a child—an experience...
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Building a Refuge for the Forgotten: The Find Your Path Mission: Karen Bates’ Story
What does it look like to step away from expectations and into a life of true purpose? In this week’s episode of Latter-Day Lights, mother, educator, and faith-driven humanitarian, Karen Bates, shares her powerful journey from people-pleasing and self-doubt to living with courage, intention, and deep devotion. As she began confronting lifelong patterns of overextending...
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From Promptings to Purpose: How One Story Led Back to Faith: Jason Jones’ Story
What happens when a creative prompting turns into something that can change one person’s life? In this week’s episode of Latter-Day Lights, Scott and Darla Brandley sit down with author and Praiseworthy Award winner Jason Jones, who shares his 8-year journey behind writing his debut novel, “One Day a Year.” From making simple screenplays with...
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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