Inspirational LDS Stories

Finding Hope, Faith & Joy While Dealing with Chronic Pain: Crista Thomas’ Story

Have you ever wondered how to find joy in the midst of chronic pain? In this episode of Latter-day Lights, Crista Thomas shares her incredible journey of faith, resilience, and hope. From battling an undiagnosed chronic illness as a child to enduring a terrible car accident that miraculously brought unexpected healing, Crista reveals how her…

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From the Brink of Death to a Testimony of Faith: Goldieloca Tautuiaki’s Story

What visions unfold when we’re face-to-face with mortality? Hawaiian native and thriving NDE survivor Goldie Tautuiaki shares her extraordinary journey from being a vibrant college freshman with dreams of serving a mission, to confronting a life-threatening heart condition that caused her to flatline and be brought back to life three times in a matter of…

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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 – her faith. From struggling to find love post-divorce, to navigating the…

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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 the darkest moments, she found grace, strength, and unexpected blessings. Join…

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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 uncover the root of all her traumas, but also enabled her…

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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 between serving a mission or joining the Air Force, Larry couldn’t…

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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 it would have on the rest of his life. Though it…

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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 trials. From surviving open-heart surgery as a baby, to walking through…

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Stories of Danger, Miracles, and Faith from the Bering Sea: Jake and PJ Jacobsen

We often talk about navigating life’s storms with faith and resilience, but what if that’s your actual job? Jake Jacobsen, a seasoned Bering Sea crab Captain, recounts harrowing tales of survival, miraculous interventions, and spiritual insights that have carried him through incredibly dangerous waters and unimaginable hardships. His wife PJ, with grace and strength, describes…

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Leaving the LDS Church and Coming Back! It’s Never Too Late: Tonya Wirf’s Story

Have you ever felt like you’ve strayed too far from God to ever come back? In this episode of Latter-Day Lights, Tonya Wirfs shares her personal story of walking away from the Church with her family, and how, through God’s grace, she found her way back. After years of feeling disconnected from the gospel, Tonya…

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