LDS Trials

Revisiting the Via Dolorosa – Christ’s Final Steps To The Cross: Dr. Trina Boyce’s Story

What if the path Jesus walked to the cross was something you could actually walk today — and what would it teach you about Him? On this week’s special Easter episode, we bring back Dr. Trina Boyce to share more about the Via Dolorosa — an ancient 2,000-foot path winding through the Old City of…

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You’re Not Alone – Finding Light in Difficult Trials: Christine Maynor’s Story

What if your hardest moments are actually preparing you to help uplift others? In todays episode of Latter-Day Lights, Christine Maynor shares a powerful journey of faith shaped through both quiet growth and deep personal trials. From a childhood rooted in strong values to discovering her voice through faith-centered poetry, she’s learned to turn life’s…

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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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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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Guided Back to God with the Gift of Interpreting Dreams: Tyler Christen’s Story

How does Jesus reach for us when we’re convinced we can never return back to Him? In this week’s episode of Latter-Day Lights, Tyler Christen—a returned soldier and lifelong Latter-Day Saint who spent years in and out of the Church—shares his raw, unfiltered journey through addiction, isolation, spiritual darkness, and repeated attempts to walk away…

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