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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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Viewing Your Faith and Life Story Through “Context Lenses”: Alan Smith

Sometimes, life’s toughest challenges can lead us to our most profound discoveries. In this episode of Latter-day Lights, Alan Smith shares how the heartbreaking loss of his infant son set him on a journey of self-discovery through the Spirit. He explains how looking through our “context lenses”—the stories and beliefs that shape our perspective—can help…

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God Can Create Beauty From The Ashes of our Lives: Tracy Jo Rollins’ Story

In this episode, Tracy shares some incredible stories of the challenges, trials, blessings, and joys she’s experienced throughout her life, along with some valuable life lessons she’s learned along the way. From struggling with self-worth and seeking forgiveness, to becoming a divorced single mother at 19 and serving her own special mission, to building a…

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Unexpected Loss, Emotional Infidelity, & Learning to Love & Forgive Yourself: Sheri Ramirez’s Story

Can you imagine losing your husband when you’re only 22 years old? In this weeks episode, Sheri Ramirez shares her heartbreaking story of young love, and the tragic loss of her first husband to a rare kidney disease. She also opens up and shares her struggle with emotional infidelity in the midst of trying to…

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Addiction, Divorce, and Finding Spiritual Resilience: Morgan Dastrup’s Story

In this episode, Morgan Dastrup shares his story of how God loves us unconditionally and is always there for us, even when we make mistakes or things don’t go as planned in our lives. As Morgan opens up about his journey, he takes us through some of the highs and lows of his life—from educational…

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Helping Our Youth with Depression, Anxiety & Mental Illness: Dr. Kyle Jones’ Story

How do we help our youth struggling with mental heath? In this episode, Dr. Kyle Jones openly shares his 20-year journey through the challenges of major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder, and how the power of faith has helped him through it. This episode breaks down the stigma surrounding mental illness within religious communities…

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Vinney’s Back! Answering Personal Questions About His NDE: Vinney Tolman’s Story

When Vinney was 25 he died in a Dairy Queen bathroom. His original episode was so incredible that we invited him back for a in-depth Q&A session to answer some of the pressing questions about his Near-Death Experience that our viewers have had since being on the show. This episode explores how Vinney’s NDE has…

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Finding Love, Faith, and Strength as a Blended Family: Donna Morris’ Story

What does it take to raise a blended family in the church? Donna Morris shares her incredible journey of becoming a step-mother to 6 children at age 23, and navigating the unique challenges of trying to raise a blended family in the gospel. Now a mother of 9 and a grandmother of 8, she reflects…

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