LDS Faith

The Faith-Building Power of Church History – Sandra Meaders’ Story

Can the stories of the Restoration inspire your own story of faith? In this inspiring episode, Sandra Meaders shares how a lifelong love of books and a growing fascination with Church history led her on a journey that deepened her own faith in unexpected ways. Through countless visits to historic Church sites, studying the lives…

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The Story Behind Writing Alan Osmond’s Autobiography “One Way Ticket” – Debbie Ihler Rasmussen

How does a fantasy author end up writing the autobiography of a music legend? In this inspiring episode, author Debbie Ihler Rasmussen shares her remarkable journey from writing stories as a young girl to becoming a published author, editor, writing instructor, and eventually the ghostwriter behind Alan Osmond’s life story. Along the way, she discovers…

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Autism in Christ’s Church: Faith on the Spectrum: Liberty Kepford & Robert Johnson’s Story

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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Called to Serve? Women’s Stories from Doubt to Direction: Tayma Johnson’s Story

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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Alisha Says Goodbye – Scott & Alisha Reflect on Four Years & 200 Stories of Faith

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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When Creative Dreams Face Rejection: Trusting God’s Plan: Heather B. Moore’s Story

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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From Excommunication to Redemption Through Christ: Clint Huston’s Story

What happens when everything you’ve built your life on falls apart in the blink of an eye? In this week’s episode of Latter-day Lights, special guest Clint Huston shares his deeply personal journey from being raised in the Church and appearing to do everything “right” on the outside, to an affair that led to divorce,…

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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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