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Preserving Sacred Text with The Book of Mormon Census: Robert Messick’s Story

When a simple curiosity of well-worn scripture leads to a full-fledged passion, can the pages of history strengthen our faith even more? For family man and dedicated Book of Mormon collector, Robert Messick, the answer is a resounding YES! In this fascinating episode of Latter-day Lights, Robert takes us on a journey through centuries of…

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From Homeless & Hopeless to Healing & Purpose: Bethany Harger’s Story

What if your most devastating life storms are actually clearing the path to your greater purpose? From the outside, Bethany Harger was living the dream—temple marriage, young children, and a promising future. But behind closed doors, crippling depression left her bedridden while her husband battled addiction. After two divorces, custody battles across state lines, and…

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Escaping Addiction Through the Gift of Dreams: Orlando Mora’s Story

When years of crippling addiction tighten its grip, can a sliver of lasting change still exist? For carpenter, devoted husband, and former addict Orlando Mora, the path out of darkness was illuminated not just through sobriety and faith, but by a heaven-sent “gift of dreams.” From his first prayer of desperation to the day he…

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Promptings, Miracles, and a Second Chance at Life: Kaitlynn Smalley’s Story

What would you do if you felt an undeniable prompting that could mean the difference between life and death? In this episode of Latter-Day Lights, Kaitlynn Smalley shares how a series of quiet but urgent promptings guided her through a sudden life-threatening medical crisis that ultimately led to a miraculous liver transplant. Through every challenge,…

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Alleviating Poverty with The Marcovia Project: Anthony Hemmert’s Story

When the weight of financial and emotional struggles weigh down an entire community, can one visionary effort hold the power to lift them all? For mental health therapist and father of four, Anthony Hemmert’s path to aiding others began with a heartfelt desire to do more than just hand out money. Together with his wife…

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The Long Road Back After a 30-Year Absence Away from the Church: Melanie’s Story

Have you ever felt like no matter how far you drift, something keeps pulling you back?  In today’s episode we hear the story of Melanie, who grew up without religion, found the Church, and then walked away from it for nearly 30 years.  But fortunately, through a series of miracles, she found her way back….

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God’s Tender Mercies Amidst a Mother’s Grief: Karen Poulsen’s Story

When your world crumbles beneath the weight of sudden loss, can a fleeting miracle open your eyes to the closeness of Heaven? For mother, florist, and part-time mortuary hairdresser, Karen Poulsen, the unexpected passing of her beloved son Tanner tore her world apart—leaving a gaping wound that no earthly comfort could seem to fill. But…

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Finding God’s Love & Light in a Federal Prison Cell: Portia Louder’s Story

This is the true story of Portia Louder – who, through a series of unfortunate events went to Federal Prison for four and half years, being forced to leave her husband and children. At her lowest and darkest point, she knelt down and said a prayer in her cell that completely changed her life. This…

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