Spiritual Experiences

Holding Onto Hope After the Hardest Goodbye: Larissa Dagley’s Story

How does a parent stand back up when every corner of home echoes with grief? For EMT, educator, and loving mother Larissa Dagley, tragedy began at her teen son Cody’s shooting incident—a moment that left Cody drowning in relentless nightmares and bullying for the remainder of his life. Overwhelmed by guilt and depression, Cody took…

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A Grieving Father’s Climb Toward Tender Mercies: Eldon Buchanan’s Story

When a father’s greatest nightmare strikes his family not once but twice, can Heaven still find a way to spark hope? Idaho rancher, husband, and devoted father Eldon Buchanan returns to Latter-day Lights to share the sacred tender mercies that steadied him after losing his son to suicide: Feeling the invisible strength of his son…

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The Long Road Back After a 30-Year Absence Away from the Church: Melanie’s Story

Have you ever felt like no matter how far you drift, something keeps pulling you back?  In today’s episode we hear the story of Melanie, who grew up without religion, found the Church, and then walked away from it for nearly 30 years.  But fortunately, through a series of miracles, she found her way back….

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God’s Tender Mercies Amidst a Mother’s Grief: Karen Poulsen’s Story

When your world crumbles beneath the weight of sudden loss, can a fleeting miracle open your eyes to the closeness of Heaven? For mother, florist, and part-time mortuary hairdresser, Karen Poulsen, the unexpected passing of her beloved son Tanner tore her world apart—leaving a gaping wound that no earthly comfort could seem to fill. But…

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