Podcast: Latter-Day Lights

John Schuchard’s Story – How Someone’s Underwear Led Him on a 40-Year Journey to the Temple

In this episode, John Schuchard tells the remarkable story of how asking his friend about his underwear in the military back in the 80’s led him on a 40-year journey to becoming a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and being sealed in the Temple. Join us as John shares his…

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Kaden Laga’s Story – How He Survived After Being Lost in the Wilderness

In this episode, Kaden Laga tells the true story of how he was lost in the middle of the 1.3 million acre Bitterroot Mountain range in Montana – the largest wilderness in the United States – and survived! Braving the freezing cold, potential starvation, a massive storm, a bear, and a mountain lion, Kaden shares…

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Kim Clement’s Story – How a 2-Year Mysterious Illness Helped Her Find Her True Passion

In this episode of Latter-Day Lights, Kim Clement shares her story of how, while raising her young family, an unknown illness completely took over her life and caused her to be bed ridden for 2 years. Through this difficult trial, Kim was able to discover her true passion – writing, editing, and coaching – turn…

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Emily Hemmert’s Story – How Her Son’s Battle With Cancer Is Changing Lives In Honduras

In this episode of Latter-Day Lights, Emily shares the true story of how her son’s battle with cancer – and the generosity of the rock band Imagine Dragons – helped to inspire Emily to pay it forward and start a non-profit organization called The Marcovia Project (themarcoviaproject.org) to help impoverished children in Marcovia, Honduras to…

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Rosaline Hester’s Story – A Night of Clubbing, A Free Bible & An Unexpected Move

Growing up in the hood in New York City in the 80’s & 90’s, the world around her was cruel and unforgiving. Roz looked in all the wrong places for meaning, acceptance, and love. Little did she know that one late-night commercial could be the start of a brand new life. Join us on this…

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Cameron Daley’s Story – I Can’t Believe You Peed Your Pants For me!!!

From the instant Cameron saw Betsy, he knew she was the one.  She agreed to go on a date and things were going amazing, but suddenly took a turn for the worst.  Desperate to save the date and any hope for a future relationship, Cameron did the unthinkable!  Join us for this hilariously beautiful episode…

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Jon Coakley’s Story – A Near Divorce, A Perfect Pairing, and A Tragic Death

With his marriage at the breaking point, Jon Coakley felt completely hopeless. It wasn’t until the perfect pair of missionaries came into his life that he finally felt things were turning around. But when tragedy struck, the future he had envisioned was shaken once again. Join us as we hear how his testimony of the…

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Alisha Coakley’s Story – A Spiritual Visit, Devastating Disease & A Mother’s Love

In this episode, Latter-Day Lights co-host Alisha Coakley, shares her heart-touching story, which includes a visitation from the spirit world, being diagnosed with a tragic disease, and watching her mom make some incredible life changes. You don’t want to miss it!

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Episode 1: How Latter-Day Lights Got Started…

In our pilot episode, Latter-Day Lights creators Scott Brandley and Alisha Coakley are interviewed by their mutual long-time friend Cameron Dailey.  Cameron asks them a series of questions to determine what caused caused Scott and Alisha to create Latter-Day Lights, and what they hope to accomplish. 

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