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
118 episodes since 2021
Stories of Danger, Miracles, and Faith from the Bering Sea: Jake and PJ Jacobsen - Latter-Day Lights
We often talk about navigating life's storms with faith and resilience, but what if that's your actual job?Jake Jacobsen, a seasoned Bering Sea crab Captain, recounts harrowing tales of survival, miraculous interventions, and spiritual ...
September 15, 2024
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Leaving the LDS Church and Coming Back! It's Never Too Late: Tonya Wirf's Story - Latter-Day Lights
Have you ever felt like you’ve strayed too far from God to ever come back?In this episode of Latter-Day Lights, Tonya Wirfs shares her personal story of walking away from the Church with her family, and how, through God’s grace, she fou...
September 08, 2024
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Viewing Your Faith and Life Story Through "Context Lenses": Alan Smith - Latter-Day Lights
Sometimes, life’s toughest challenges can lead us to our most profound discoveries.In this episode of Latter-day Lights, Alan Smith shares how the heartbreaking loss of his infant son set him on a journey of self-discovery through the S...
September 01, 2024
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God Can Create Beauty from the Ashes of Our Lives: Tracy Jo Rollins' Story - Latter-Day Lights
In this episode, Tracy shares some incredible stories of the challenges, trials, blessings, and joys she's experienced throughout her life, along with some valuable life lessons she's learned along the way.From struggling with self-wort...
August 25, 2024
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Unexpected Loss, Emotional Infidelity, & Learning to Love & Forgive Yourself: Sheri Ramirez's Story - Latter-Day Lights
Can you imagine losing your husband when you're only 22 years old?In this weeks episode, Sheri Ramirez shares her heartbreaking story of young love, and the tragic loss of her first husband to a rare kidney disease.She also open...
August 18, 2024
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Addiction, Divorce, and Finding Spiritual Resilience: Morgan Dastrup's Story - Latter-Day Lights
In this episode, Morgan Dastrup shares his story of how God loves us unconditionally and is always there for us, even when we make mistakes or things don't go as planned in our lives.As Morgan opens up about his journey, he takes us thr...
August 11, 2024
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Helping Our Youth with Depression, Anxiety & Mental Illness: Dr. Kyle Jones' Story - Latter-Day Lights
How do we help our youth struggling with mental heath?In this episode, Dr. Kyle Jones openly shares his 20-year journey through the challenges of major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder, and how the power of faith has...
August 04, 2024
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Vinney's Back! Answering Personal Questions About His NDE: Vinney Tolman's Story - Latter-Day Lights
When Vinney was 25 he died in a Dairy Queen bathroom.His original episode was so incredible that we invited him back for a in-depth Q&A session to answer some of the pressing questions about his Near-Death Experience that our viewer...
July 28, 2024
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Finding Love, Faith, and Strength as a Blended Family: Donna Morris' Story - Latter-Day Lights
What does it take to raise a blended family in the church? Donna Morris shares her incredible journey of becoming a step-mother to 6 children at age 23, and navigating the unique challenges of trying to raise a blended family in the gos...
July 21, 2024
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Breaking the Cycle of Poverty: Inspiring Stories from the Marcovia Project - Emily Hemmert
What if education could be the key to breaking the cycle of generational poverty?Join us as we welcome back Emily Hemmert for her third appearance, sharing remarkable updates on the Marcovia Project - a nonprofit initiative that has tra...
July 14, 2024
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Love, Loss, and the Promised Blessing of an Eternal Family: Angel Coates' Story - Latter-Day Lights
In this episode, Angel Coates shares the heartbreaking loss of losing her husband to a tragic car accident, and how her and her family were able to lean on their knowledge of the gospel and the promise of eternal families to give them peace.
July 07, 2024
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1:34:20
Living on the Run and Receiving Pinpoints of Light: April Giauque's Story - Latter-Day Lights
Have you ever been on the run for your life? In this episode, April Giaugue shares her gripping story of marrying a husband with Schizophrenia, and living for years in a difficult and dangerous world that constantly blurred the li...
June 30, 2024
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From Video Game Addiction to Serving God: Grant Johnson's Story - Latter-Day Lights
In this episode, Grant Johnson, a psychology student from Southern Virginia University, opens up about his battle with video game addiction and how it affected the world around him, including his mood, motivation, relationships, and even his vi...
June 19, 2024
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From Catholic to LDS: Dr. Fred Dodini's Search for Additional Truth and Light - Latter-Day Lights
From a young age growing up in a Catholic home, Fred had strong desires to become a priest, but several years into his studies he realized that he had a lot more questions than answers.Fortunately, through a series of inspired events, F...
June 16, 2024
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Finding Humor and Hope in Adversity: Brian Boyd's Story - Latter-Day Lights
Ever wonder how laughter can be a lifeline in the midst of mental health struggles? Join us as we sit down with Brian Boyd, a substitute teacher whose humor and resilience have made him a beloved figure in his community. Brian opens up ...
June 09, 2024
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God Loves Us and Blesses Our Efforts: Jordan Robin's Story - Latter-Day Lights
In this episode, Jordan Robins shares his story of growing up as a young man dealing with seizures and depression, and how God helped to strengthen him in his darkest moments.Jordan also reflects on various experiences throughout his li...
June 02, 2024
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Embracing Life: Devin Cummins' Inspiring Tales from Jerusalem - Latter-Day Lights
In this special episode, Devin Cummins shares some of the unforeseen obstacles, challenges, and trials, along with several blessings and "God Winks" he's experienced during his travels across Cambodia, Vietnam, Dubai, and even Jerusalem - which...
May 26, 2024
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The Spiritual Awakening of a Marine - An Unexpected Journey: Devin Cummins Story - Latter-Day Lights
In this episode, Devin Cummins talks about his life as a marine, and his journey in the military and law enforcement. He also shares some of his most difficult and darkest times, and how the prompting of a bishop helped to save his life.<...
May 19, 2024
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Choosing Joy Amidst War & Tragedy: Michele Green's Incredible 90-Year Journey - Latter-Day Lights
When Michele Green was a little girl living in Vietnam, her town was brutally attacked by escaped convicts from a nearby prison, and most of her family were killed, including her parents.Now an orphan, Michele's life looked bleak. ...
May 12, 2024
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Guiding The Youth Towards Positive Mental Heath: Jeff Howard's Story - Latter-Day Lights
Note: This episode discusses various issues that our youth are facing today, including suicide and how to recognize and help those who may be struggling; however, the overall message is positive, and emphasizes faith and hope.-----<...
May 05, 2024
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Sharing More About His NDE - A Year of Reflection: Jerry Paskett Returns to Latter-Day Lights
In this special follow-up episode, Jerry Paskett shares more information about his near-death experience, his recovery, the psychological battles endured, and the patience and perseverance that have become an integral part of his life. ...
April 28, 2024
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A Tragic Car Accident & Overcoming Incredible Odds Through Faith & Prayer - Shanna Arnold's Story: Latter-Day Lights
When Shanna was 15, she and two friends were in a terrible car accident where her best friend passed away and Shanna was in a coma for three and a half months with bleak prospects of ever recovering.But through the faith, prayers, and b...
April 21, 2024
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Navigating Life's Storms and Finding Hope, Faith, and Redemption: Carl Hovey's Story - Latter-Day Lights
In this episode, Carl Hovey shares several difficult challenges that he has faced throughout his life, from his family losing their home and being forced to live in a tire shed, to his brother unexpectedly dying from cancer as a young boy, to b...
April 14, 2024
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Celebrating the Savior Through Music: Andy Lloyd's Story - Latter-Day Lights
In this weeks episode, professional organist and composer Andy Lloyd shares his love and passion for creating beautiful, timeless organ compositions centered around the life, death, and resurrection of the Savior.Andy's celebrated works...
March 31, 2024
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Jesus Christ: Easter Glory - Easter Music for the Soul by Nathan R. Bradford - Latter-Day Lights
In this episode leading up to Easter, Nathan R. Bradford tells the story of how he was inspired to compose the touching album "Jesus Christ: Easter Glory" and how it can bring us all closer to the Savior leading up to His death and glorious res...
March 24, 2024
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