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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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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Composing a Christ-Centered Life Through Sacred Music: Michael Boyd’s Story
What role does music play in helping us feel closer to God and find peace in our everyday lives? In this week’s episode of Latter-Day Lights, we sit down with pianist, musical arranger, and father, Michael Boyd, whose lifelong love for music has become a powerful way to invite the Spirit into his heart, and...
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Revisiting the Via Dolorosa – Christ’s Final Steps To The Cross: Dr. Trina Boyce’s Story
What if the path Jesus walked to the cross was something you could actually walk today — and what would it teach you about Him? On this week’s special Easter episode, we bring back Dr. Trina Boyce to share more about the Via Dolorosa — an ancient 2,000-foot path winding through the Old City of...
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You’re Not Alone – Finding Light in Difficult Trials: Christine Maynor’s Story
What if your hardest moments are actually preparing you to help uplift others? In todays episode of Latter-Day Lights, Christine Maynor shares a powerful journey of faith shaped through both quiet growth and deep personal trials. From a childhood rooted in strong values to discovering her voice through faith-centered poetry, she’s learned to turn life’s...
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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