LDS Podcast "Latter-Day Lights" - Inspirational LDS Stories
Popular LDS Podcast "Latter-Day Lights" gives members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints the opportunity to share their stories of inspiration and hope to other members throughout the world. Stories that members share on Latter-Day Lights are very entertaining, and cover a wide range of topics, from tragedy, loss, and overcoming difficult challenges, to miracles, humor, and uplifting conversion experiences! If you have an inspirational story that you'd like to share, hosts Scott Brandley and Alisha Coakley would love to hear from you! Visit LatterDayLights.com to share your story and be on the show.
Episodes
147 episodes
Finding God in the Little Things - Stories of Hope & Inspiration: David Anderson - Latter-Day Lights
Have you ever stopped to consider how many small miracles have quietly shaped your life?In this week’s episode of Latter-day Lights, we sit down with David Anderson—a husband, father of eleven, and grandfather of twenty-eight—whose life...
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Preserving Sacred Text with The Book of Mormon Census: Robert Messick's Story - Latter-Day Lights
When a simple curiosity of well-worn scripture leads to a full-fledged passion, can the pages of history strengthen our faith even more?For family man and dedicated Book of Mormon collector, Robert Messick, the answer is a resounding YE...
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From Homeless & Hopeless to Healing & Purpose: Bethany Harger's Story - Latter-Day Lights
What if your most devastating life storms are actually clearing the path to your greater purpose?From the outside, Bethany Harger was living the dream—temple marriage, young children, and a promising future. But behind closed doors, cri...
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Escaping Addiction Through the Gift of Dreams: Orlando Mora's Story - Latter-Day Lights
When years of crippling addiction tighten its grip, can a sliver of lasting change still exist?For carpenter, devoted husband, and former addict Orlando Mora, the path out of darkness was illuminated not just through sobriety and faith, ...
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Promptings, Miracles, and a Second Chance at Life: Kaitlynn Smalley’s Story - Latter-Day Lights
What would you do if you felt an undeniable prompting that could mean the difference between life and death?In this episode of Latter-Day Lights, Kaitlynn Smalley shares how a series of quiet but urgent promptings guided her through a s...
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Alleviating Poverty with The Marcovia Project: Anthony Hemmert's Story - Latter-Day Lights
When the weight of financial and emotional struggles weigh down an entire community, can one visionary effort hold the power to lift them all?For mental health therapist and father of four, Anthony Hemmert's path to aiding others began ...
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The Long Road Back After a 30-Year Absence Away from the Church: Melanie’s Story - Latter-Day Lights
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...
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God's Tender Mercies Amidst a Mother's Grief: Karen Poulsen's Story - Latter-Day Lights
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 s...
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When Life Changes Your Plans – Facing Trials With Faith: Amy Walker's Story - Latter-Day Lights
What do you do when unexpected events take your life in a direction you never planned? In this episode, Amy Walker shares how the sudden illness of her husband forced her to step into the role of taking care of and providing for her...
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From Addiction and Temptation to Triumphant Redemption: Joe McCally's Story - Latter-Day Lights
When you’ve wandered so far that rock bottom becomes your new normal, can a single moment of grace change your course forever?Husband, father of four, and RN-turned-educator Joe McCally shares how his encounters with voices of doubt thr...
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Revitalizing Faith-Driven Leaders with Cumorah Academy: Patrick Sedivy's Story - Latter-Day Lights
When the Lord calls you to rebuild lives beyond your wildest dreams, will you be brave enough to take the first step?Father and serial entrepreneur Patrick Sedivy recounts how a divine prompting to serve in the Czech Republic propelled ...
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The Journey to Divine Testimonial Reconstruction: Marlisa Wootton's Story - Latter-Day Lights
When the pillars of faith begin to quake, will you retreat to familiar ground, or brave the tremors to seek answers?Musician and doctoral audiology student, Marlisa Wootton, recalls a pivotal moment in 2020 when she dared to confront th...
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Reflections on Faith, Trials, and a Difficult Mission: Adam Harmon's Story - Latter-Day Lights
What do you do when your spiritual journey feels harder and more unfair than you expected?In this episode, Adam Harmon takes us on an introspective account of some of the difficult challenges that he faced on his mission, along with som...
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From Despair & Addiction to Faith, Hope & Empowerment: Jenna Frandsen's Story - Latter-Day Lights
What if your darkest trials could ultimately become your brightest testimony?In this powerful episode of Latter-Day Lights, we hear the incredible story of Jenna Frandsen—a woman who transformed her life from the depths of addiction, gr...
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When Your Spouse Comes Out - From Heartbreak to Hope: Melissa Rollins' Story - Latter-Day Lights
What do you do when the life you thought you were living is suddenly shattered?In this episode of Latter-Day Lights, we meet Melissa Rollins, a woman whose world was turned upside down when her husband of 19 years revealed he was gay. W...
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Casting out Demonic Spirits with the Gift of Discernment: Meghan Blanc's Story - Latter-Day Lights
When the harrowing force of darkness takes over your very being, would you heed its warning and fortify your faith?From what first appeared as an ominous warning sign on her patriarchal blessing, devoted stay-at-home mom, Meghan Blanc, ...
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Decoding Heavenly Messages & The Second Coming of Christ: Ilyan Lavanway's Story - Latter-Day Lights
If you witnessed an unmistakable sign from Heaven, would you share its meaning with the world?During two consecutive late-summer nights in 2019, Ilyan Lavanway—a former Air Force veteran, author, and dedicated family man—encountered anc...
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Hitting Rock Bottom & the Beauty of Second Chances: Victoria Maldonado's Story - Latter-Day Lights
What would you do if your life was broken, and the path forward seemed impossible?As a curious and rebellious teenager, Victoria Maldonado's life spiraled into chaos, consumed by drug addiction and a series of reckless decisions that ul...
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Born with Half a Heart, Now a Rapping Missionary: Elder Logan Castleton's Story - Latter-Day Lights
When our story veers off-script, how do we find a faith-filled purpose that transcends our expectations?Born with half a heart, 20-year-old musician Elder Logan Castleton entered his mission knowing his path would look different than mo...
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Staying on the Covenant Path Post-Divorce: Grayson McAllister's Story - Latter-Day Lights
How do we stay on the covenant path when life takes an unexpected turn?Full-time family therapy student & 3-year divorcee Grayson McAllister shares his inspiring journey of navigating life as a single father after a painful divorce....
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Turning Brokenness Into Beauty: Jesse and Rene'e La Montagne Dunn's Story - Latter-Day Lights
How can the darkest moments of our lives prepare us to light the way for others?Coaches Jesse and Rene’e La Montagne Dunn share their inspiring journey of transforming lives within the incarcerated community. Their own daughter’s incarc...
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Finding Hope, Faith & Joy While Dealing with Chronic Pain: Crista Thomas' Story - Latter-Day Lights
Have you ever wondered how to find joy in the midst of chronic pain?In this episode of Latter-day Lights, Crista Thomas shares her incredible journey of faith, resilience, and hope. From battling an undiagnosed chronic illness as a chil...
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From the Brink of Death to a Testimony of Faith: Goldieloca Tautuiaki's Story - Latter-Day Lights
What visions unfold when we’re face-to-face with mortality?Hawaiian native and thriving NDE survivor Goldie Tautuiaki shares her extraordinary journey from being a vibrant college freshman with dreams of serving a mission, to confrontin...
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Dating and Divorce Through Spiritual Devotion: Anjilee Ferguson's Story - Latter-Day Lights
What transformative growth lies on the other side of heartbreak?Author and BYU Peer-Mentor Supervisor Anjilee Ferguson shares her soul-stirring journey through the complexities of dating, marriage, and blindsided breakups, revealing how...
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Finding Light After Loss - A Story of Faith and Hope: Sunshine Harston's Journey - Latter-Day Lights
How do you find hope in the midst of unimaginable loss? In this episode, we sit down with Sunshine Harston, a mother of three who faced the heartbreaking loss of her husband to cancer. Sunshine’s story is one of incredible...
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