Podcast: Latter-Day Lights

From Foster Care to Forever Hugs: Jeannie Barnard’s Inspiring Story

When Jeannie was 5 years old, her dad drove her to the salt flats and left her there alone in the middle of the night. Little did she know that this was just the beginning of the incredibly difficult trials and challenges she would face in her life. But God had a plan for her,…

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Excommunicated as a Bishop and Finding His Way Back: Dave Higham’s Story

In this episode, Dave Higham shares how during his 3rd time serving as a bishop in the LDS church, he was excommunicated for 5 years. This led to the painful loss of his marriage and many friends, strained family relationships, and guilt for the consequences that his actions and the effect they had on others….

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Triumphing Over Addiction and Embracing Self-Love: Trevor Heninger’s Story

In this episode, Trevor Heninger shares his remarkable journey of triumph over a 30-year battle with addiction, and how the practice of self-love was the compass that guided him through his darkest hours. His story is a testament to the transformative power of the atonement through compassion, forgiveness, and brotherhood. Trevor also shares his inspiration…

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The Trials & Blessings of Battling MS & Attending the Temple: Jan Burger’s Story

In this episode Jan Burger opens up about her lifelong love of sports and her difficult battle with multiple sclerosis.  She also shares many experiences and blessings she’s received from attending the temple, and how several members of her ward have lovingly served her by helping her attend so that she can serve those who…

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Overcoming Trials and Swimming the English Channel: Greg Mockett’s Story

As Greg stood in front of his Elder’s Quorum one Sunday, he knew that many of them were going through really difficult trials.  It was in this moment that he made the comment “I could probably swim 45 yards on my own, but with God’s help I could swim the English Channel”. 6 years later…

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Through Childhood Trauma and a Life of Trials, God Was with Her: Deb Fryer’s Story

From the moment she was born Deb’s life was hard.  Unwanted and raised in a home where her mother suffered from mental illness, Deb’s childhood was very dark and lonely.  However, at her lowest points God was with her, and as a young adult, He led her half way across the world on an incredible…

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Behind Closed Doors – Married to a Man Suffering From Mental Illness: Marliss Brockington’s Story

In this episode, Marliss Brockington shares her heart wrenching story of being married to a man suffering with mental illness, which led to a tumultuous relationship of abuse, and years of painful struggles.  However, through it all, Marliss was able to hold on to her faith, and find glimmers of light and hope even in…

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His 10-Year Prodigal Journey and Search For Meaning: Randall Jensen’s Story

This is the incredible true story of Randall Jensen, and his 10-year quest for truth and meaning as a young man growing up amidst the uncertainty and chaos of the Vietnam war. Randall’s story is a testament to the fact that God is aware of each of us, and has a purpose and a plan…

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Tests, Trials, & Trusting in God’s Timing: Brent Bowen & Marshall Butler’s Story

In this episode, we flip the script and hear about Jon Coakley’s backstory leading up to his conversion as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and how two missionaries – Brent Bowen and Marshall Butler – were uniquely prepared to teach him the gospel. It shows us that even in…

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How to Have True, Lasting Freedom From Pornography: Kyson Kidd’s Story

This is an AMAZING podcast for anyone who is currently struggling or who knows someone who may be struggling with pornography addiction. In this episode welcomes Kyson Kid lays bare his fight against pornography addiction and the profound transformation that unfolded as he learned some powerful lessons that have changed his life. There are also…

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