Emily Hemmert

Turning Testimony to Music in the Age of Technology: Jake Jacobsen’s Story

What opportunities are possible like when faith, creativity, and technology collide later in life? In this week’s episode of Latter-day Lights, Scott and Emily sit down once again with former Bering Sea Captain and guest, Jake Jacobsen, to explore a life-changing chapter of his journey—using AI and modern technology to bring decades-old lyrics, spiritual reflections,…

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Spiritual Resilience and the Power of Covenant Living: Sharla Goettl’s Story

How do we build spiritual resilience and encourage the youth of today to do the same? To celebrate the anticipated release of her latest book, “Covenant Power,” Scott and Emily sit down with author, seminary teacher, and temple ordinance worker Sharla Goettl to explore what spiritual resilience really means, and how it’s formed over time….

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From Grief to Grace: When God Rewrites Your Story: Anneka Walker’s Story

How do you keep your faith in God when grief keeps rewriting the life you always dreamed of? In this week’s episode of Latter-Day Lights, Scott and Emily sit down with author, mother, and Praiseworthy Award Winner Anneka Walker, to explore how faith, loss, and creativity brought about healing and renewed purpose into her journey…

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Modern Miracles from the Medical World: Dr. Mark Saunders’ Story

When life feels uncertain and stakes are high on the operating table, how do we learn to trust in the Lord’s plan? On this week’s episode of Latter-Day Lights, Scott and Emily sit down with Dr. Mark T. Saunders, a semi-retired OB/GYN whose quiet, faithful listening opened the door to dozens of sacred and miraculous…

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The Eternal Perspective of Loving Through Depression: Amanda Harms’ Story

When depression shapes the life of the person you love the most, will your faith hold—or begin to break under the pressure? In this week’s episode of Latter-Day Lights, Scott and Emily sit down with Amanda Harms — a counselor, mother of six, and newly minted PhD in social psychology — to share her personal…

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Walking the Via Dolorosa & Learning The Language of Heaven: Trina Boice’s Story

How can the ancient Hebrew language unlock a deeper way of listening to Christ with our whole heart, soul, and might? In this week’s episode of Latter-Day Lights, Scott Brandley and guest co-host Emily Hemmert sit down with Dr. Trina Boice—university professor, longtime author, avid scripture educator, and Hebrew enthusiast—to explore the “Via Dolorosa,” more…

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Breaking the Cycle of Poverty: Inspiring Stories from the Marcovia Project – Emily Hemmert

What if education could be the key to breaking the cycle of generational poverty? Join us as we welcome back Emily Hemmert for her third appearance, sharing remarkable updates on the Marcovia Project – a nonprofit initiative that has transformed the lives of 122 students in Honduras. From the crucial role of the church’s Self-Reliance…

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Giving Help & Hope to People in Need: Emily Hemmert’s One-Year Update on The Marcovia Project

On this special episode, we catch up with Emily Hemmert – one of the first guests we ever had on the show – to see how her non-profit, The Marcovia Project, is doing at the one-year mark. Emily shares some incredible stories of help and hope that will  really touch your heart! *** Please SHARE…

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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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