What happens when one small daily commitment turns into years of sacrifice, faith, and unexpected miracles? Brian Walker joins us to share the remarkable story behind his time-lapse video documenting the construction of the Willamette Valley Oregon Temple. What began as a simple idea to take one photo each day became a four-year commitment that…
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What if the stories we create can help us better understand our own trials, and even change the way we see those who are different from us? In this week’s episode of Latter-Day Lights, Scott and Darla sit down with fantasy author and Praiseworthy Award winner Christie Valentine Powell, who shares how her lifelong love…
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What if some of the things we do to strengthen our faith are actually getting in the way of truly connecting with Jesus Christ? In this week’s episode of Latter-Day Lights, Scott sits down with longtime Seminary and Institute teacher and author John Bushman to explore the message behind his book, “King Before Kingdom.” John…
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Could a single photograph strengthen your testimony of the Restoration? For years, countless images have claimed to be authentic photographs of the Prophet Joseph Smith—but none have been universally accepted. So what happens when a long-forgotten daguerreotype is discovered in a family heirloom, and the evidence begins pointing in an unexpected direction? In this fascinating…
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Could God do more with your talents than you ever could on your own? From concert halls around the world to Christ-centered productions that have touched thousands, Jenny Oaks Baker has learned that the Lord often leads us in ways we never expect. In this week’s uplifting episode of Latter-Day Lights, Jenny shares how following…
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What can an everyday tradition reveal about a community’s faith and culture? In this week’s episode of Latter-Day Lights, Scott and Darla sit down with documentary filmmaker, Madison Pope, to discuss her upcoming film, Saints and Sodas—a deep dive into the unique soda culture that has captured national attention. Madison shares the fascinating story behind…
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How can small acts of understanding make a big difference in someone’s spiritual journey? In this week’s episode of Latter-day Lights, Scott Brandley sits down with father-daughter duo — Robert Johnson and Liberty Kepford — to share the inspiration behind their book, “Autism in Christ’s Church.” Drawing from their extensive experience working with, interviewing, and…
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What do you do when God’s plan for your life looks completely different from the one you carefully mapped out? In this week’s episode of Latter-day Lights, Scott and Emily sit down with author and special guest — Tayma Johnson — to share her journey from never planning to serve a mission, to feeling unmistakably…
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What have we learned after four years and nearly 200 stories of faith? As the show passes the four-year mark, long-time co-host Alicia Coakley shares why she is reluctantly stepping away, and together she and Scott revisit several moments of hope, healing, and inspiration that have changed their lives and those of the Latter-Day Lights…
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How do you keep pursuing your dreams when rejection, discouragement, and life’s responsibilities seem to stand in the way? In this week’s episode of Latter-day Lights, Scott and Darla Brandley sit down with U.S. Today’s bestselling author, Heather B. Moore, to hear how she built a full-time writing career through perseverance, prayer, and years of…
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