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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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Primary vs. Secondary Questions with Jerry Paskett & Fred Dodini | Faith to Stay Episode 2

How do you keep your faith when questions feel louder than answers? This Sunday, episode 2 of our 5-part “Faith to Stay” miniseries dives into the idea of “Primary vs. Secondary Questions”—a core principle from Latter-Day Lights host and founder Scott Brandley’s new book...

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Faith in The Church Today with Sheri Ramirez, Shane Baldwin, & Dusty Smith | Faith to Stay Episode 1

How do you keep your faith strong in the world we live in today? This Sunday, we kickoff a special 5-part miniseries called “Faith to Stay”, that discusses topics from Latter-Day Light’s host and founder, Scott Brandley’s latest book on “strengthening faith during the...

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Breaking the Cycle of Abuse with The Book of Mormon: Becky Sheffer’s Story

What if the darkest parts of your past were the very things God used to lead you home? On today’s episode of Latter-day Lights, we meet Becky Sheffer—a woman whose childhood was marked by addiction, neglect, trauma, and instability. But through it all, small...

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Holding Onto Hope After the Hardest Goodbye: Larissa Dagley’s Story

How does a parent stand back up when every corner of home echoes with grief? For EMT, educator, and loving mother Larissa Dagley, tragedy began at her teen son Cody’s shooting incident—a moment that left Cody drowning in relentless nightmares and bullying for the...

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A Grieving Father’s Climb Toward Tender Mercies: Eldon Buchanan’s Story

When a father’s greatest nightmare strikes his family not once but twice, can Heaven still find a way to spark hope? Idaho rancher, husband, and devoted father Eldon Buchanan returns to Latter-day Lights to share the sacred tender mercies that steadied him after losing...

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Hit Head On by a Drunk Driver, Protected by Angels: Tracy Jo Rollins’ Story

What if the worst day of your life was actually part of a divine plan to save someone else? In this powerful episode of Latter-day Lights, Tracy Jo Rollins returns to share the miraculous story of her near-fatal car crash, the traveling angels who...

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Show Hosts

Meet Scott Brandley and Alisha Coakley – two long-time friends who never thought they would ever do a podcast.  Here’s to thinking…

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Scott Brandley

I’m a husband, father, Latter-Day Saint, business owner, wannabe golfer, philanthropist, podcaster, and author.

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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