What happens when we use our God-given talents to help others draw closer to Christ? In this week’s episode of Latter-Day Lights, Scott and Darla sit down with Praiseworthy award-winning songwriter, doctor, and lifelong musician Wayne Burton, who shares how his love for music grew into a decades-long ministry of faith. From writing his first…
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What do you do when the career you worked so hard for leaves you feeling burnt out? In this week’s episode of Latter-Day Lights, Scott and Darla sit down with author and Praiseworthy Award Winner, Vanessa Thurgood, to share how stepping away from the career that caused her burnout, unexpectedly led her toward a new…
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What happens when a creative prompting turns into something that can change one person’s life? In this week’s episode of Latter-Day Lights, Scott and Darla Brandley sit down with author and Praiseworthy Award winner Jason Jones, who shares his 8-year journey behind writing his debut novel, “One Day a Year.” From making simple screenplays with…
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How does Jesus Christ make up the difference when life feels unfair, overwhelming, or beyond our ability to fix? In this week’s episode of Latter-Day Lights, Scott and Darla Brandley sit down with BYU professor and author, BJ Allen, to explore the concept of “the compensating power of Christ,” and how these unique revelations led…
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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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What happens when divine identity collides with self-doubt—Can our fears become the doorway to purpose? This week on Latter-Day Lights, fellow author, podcaster, and life coach Cassidy Beck shares her deeply personal journey through imposter syndrome. After interviewing her father during his final moments on Earth, in an attempt to write his life’s story, she…
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What creativity sparks within when one faith-led author blends scripture, sci-fi, and service to inspire a community? This week on Latter-day Lights, Scott and Alisha welcome back M.D. (Michael) House—novelist and president of LDSPMA—to walk us through his unlikely path from corporate finance to an anthology of stories that intentionally spread the light of the…
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What unfolds when faith-driven creators stop flying solo, and start building together? This week on Latter-day Lights, Scott Brandley and co-host Larry Johnson sit down with publishing veteran Steve Piersanti—founder and CEO of Berrett-Koehler Publishers, and the driving force behind LDSPMA (Latter-day Saints in Publishing, Media & the Arts). Together, they retrace Steve’s path to…
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