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LDS Podcast "Latter-Day Lights" - Inspirational LDS StoriesSunflowers After the Storm: Turning Their Mother's Tragic Death Into Hope & Light - Jessie Lake and Molly Johnson's StoryWhat do you do when your mother’s voice is silenced—but her words refuse to be forgotten?In this week’s episode of Latter-Day Lights, we sit down with sisters Jessie Lake and Molly Johnson, whose mother was tragically killed as a result of domestic violence. Years later, while unpacking old boxes, they uncovered something extraordinary—eight beautifully written children’s stories she had finished before she died. What began as heartbreak has now become a mission to publish her work, share her light, and help other families heal.Their story isn’t just about...
2025-10-261h 26
LDS Podcast "Latter-Day Lights" - Inspirational LDS StoriesBlessed Beyond Coincidence-The Miracles of a Mother's Faith: Tiffaney Castañeda's Story - Latter-Day LightsWhen life seems to unravel all at once, will you trust that God is still there?In this deeply moving episode of Latter-Day Lights, Scott and Alisha sit down with lifelong Latter-Day Saint—Tiffaney Castañeda—as she shares her remarkable journey of faith through unimaginable trials and unmistakable miracles.From her daughter’s near-fatal battle with autoimmune hepatitis, down to the sudden and unexpected passing of her youngest daughter, every step of Tiffaney’s story reveals the Lord’s hand at work in the details. Through moments of heartbreak, healing, and grief, Tiffaney’s experiences t...
2025-10-191h 47
LDS Podcast "Latter-Day Lights" - Inspirational LDS StoriesEmbracing Rebirth in Midlife - From Breakdown to Belief: Aisha Jermy's Story - Latter-Day LightsIs it ever too late to come home to Heavenly Father?When life’s pressures nearly consumed her, Aisha Jermy reached a breaking point that affected her emotionally, physically, financially, and, most importantly, spiritually. But through one unexpected encounter on an airplane, she discovered the restored Gospel of Jesus Christ. And from that moment on, everything changed. In this week's episode of Latter-Day Lights, Aisha shares how joining the Church in her 50s helped her find peace, healing, and a renewed purpose.Now an author and coach, her story teaches us that it is never to...
2025-10-1254 min
LDS Podcast "Latter-Day Lights" - Inspirational LDS StoriesBeyond Prison Walls: Finding Faith Amid Workplace Misogyny: Jac Woodhouse's Story - Latter-Day LightsWhat if the struggle that nearly broke you was the path God used to bring you back to His light?Aussie mom and former maximum-security corrections officer, Jac Woodhouse, hit rock bottom in a myriad of ways—dehumanizing workplace misogyny, parting from a 15-year career, navigating her son’s serious health challenges, and fighting her own battle with suicidal ideation. It felt as though one more misstep would’ve broken the camel’s back, until one tender mercy flipped everything around for the better.In this week’s episode of Latter-Day Lights, Jac walks Scott and Alisha...
2025-09-2152 min
I Love Mortgage Brokering675: From Burnout to Breakthrough: Alisha Manning’s Journey from Hustle to HealingWhat if the pressure to be the expert for everyone is what’s holding you back the most?
Alisha Manning spent years behind the scenes underwriting over a billion dollars in mortgages for top producers—until burnout and addiction forced her to hit pause and rebuild everything.
In this honest, powerful episode, she shares how working 12+ hour days led to personal collapse—and how recovery, clarity, and better systems helped her come back stronger as a broker running her own business.
If you’ve been pushing too hard for too long, this is your per...
2025-09-1530 min
LDS Podcast "Latter-Day Lights" - Inspirational LDS StoriesBecoming Nephi's Apprentice: How One Father Is Revitalizing LDS Youth Programs: Josh Chapman's Story - Latter-Day LightsWhat if your child's youth nights became adventures modeled after Book of Mormon heroes?On today’s episode of Latter-day Lights, we’re joined by Josh Chapman, a creative father of six from Ogden, Utah, who retired from his day job to create 'Nephi’s Apprentice'.Nephi’s Apprentice is a gospel-centered program that takes life skills like compass work, tool-making, and conflict resolution, and ties them directly to the stories and examples of Nephi and other Book of Mormon heroes. Designed to complement and work within the guidelines of the Church’s new youth...
2025-09-151h 05
LDS Podcast "Latter-Day Lights" - Inspirational LDS StoriesPlanking Through Prayer—Turning Habits into Record-Breaking Miracles: DonnaJean Wilde's Story - Latter-Day LightsWhat happens when years of faith-formed grit turn minutes of daily discipline into record-breaking triumphs?This week on Latter-day Lights, Scott and Alisha welcome Guinness World Record holder, book worm, and Gospel-loving Latter-Day Saint—DonnaJean Wilde—to the show, whose once broken wrist and five-minute planking challenge sparked a decade-long journey of fitness fueled by scripture study and mindset training. More than just a story, she unpacks the habits and “living toolboxes” that moved her from classroom to the world stage: Memorizing the Success Scrolls and inspirational quotes from The Book of Mormon, cultivating an unwaverin...
2025-09-071h 11
LDS Podcast "Latter-Day Lights" - Inspirational LDS StoriesFrom Excommunication to the Savior's Embrace: Martin Onken's Story (Part 2) - Latter-Day LightsHow far can mercy reach when a decades-long double life finally unravels, shaking a ward’s trust and a family’s heart?This week on Latter-day Lights, Scott and Alisha welcome back Martin Onken for Part Two of his story—the hope-filled conclusion to his twelve-year journey of repentance.In part one, Martin opened up about a lonely, complicated childhood that left him hungry for love and belonging. Leaning on his relationship with God to seek out the acceptance he was lacking, he found purpose in the Church and eventually served as a bishop. In time...
2025-08-311h 35
LDS Podcast "Latter-Day Lights" - Inspirational LDS StoriesAddiction, Deception, and Living a Double Life — But God Never Gave up on Him: Martin Onken’s Story (Part 1)What happens when bad choices and "small sins" spiral into life-altering consequences?Martin Onken's raw testimony reveals how a single decision at age 16 to "sin a little" led to decades of deception and a double life that impacted countless people.Born to Dutch-Indonesian parents who survived Japanese prisoner-of-war camps, Martin's childhood was marked by emotional disconnection and a desperate search for love. Finding temporary solace in Catholicism, he developed a relationship with God that provided the affection his family life lacked. But everything changed when teenage Martin convinced himself that balancing sins with g...
2025-08-251h 41
LDS Podcast "Latter-Day Lights" - Inspirational LDS StoriesFostering Creative Community through Faith-Driven Fiction: Michael House's Story - Latter-Day LightsWhat 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 Gospel.Michael shares eye-opening insight into all the best pieces of advice from various books and talks that inspired his writing: Why the Book of Mormon is the best book on leadership, how men and women can unlo...
2025-08-171h 15
LDS Podcast "Latter-Day Lights" - Inspirational LDS StoriesDiscovering Life's Purpose through Singleness and Beyond: Sharon Lamar's Story - Latter-Day LightsWhat if the life you dreamed of for yourself never showed up—because God used it to write an even better story?This week on Latter-Day Lights, life coach and host of “The Single LDS Woman Podcast,” Sharon Lamar, opens up about spending 30 years of her life as a single Latter-Day Saint before marrying at 52. With humor, candor, and resilient faith, Sharon unpacks the quiet heartache of unmet expectations, the societal pressures we inherit from romcoms to fairytales, and the backhanded statements from friends and acquaintances that can silently erode our worth.Scott and Alisha join h...
2025-08-101h 11
LDS Podcast "Latter-Day Lights" - Inspirational LDS StoriesAnimating The Book of Mormon - From Scripture to Storyboards: Pablo Smith's Story - Latter-Day LightsWhat if the perfect once-in-a-lifetime opportunity ended up being the one God meant for you to turn down?This week on Latter-day Lights, Scott and John Brandley sit down with animator Pablo Smith to share the story of how he combined his two greatest passions in life: teaching the gospel, and animation. Having worked at legendary studios in the industry such as Nick Jr., Disney, and Dreamworks, Pablo took his skills into his own hands by independently crafting his most cherished and personal piece of work, “The Book of Mormon Graphic Novel.”After walking away from...
2025-08-0358 min
LDS Podcast "Latter-Day Lights" - Inspirational LDS StoriesIgniting Faith-Inspired Art & Enterprise with LDSPMA: Steve Piersanti's Story - Latter-Day LightsWhat 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 success; from launching BYU’s Century Two journal, to rallying 45 volunteers in 2015, and growing that circle into 2,800 members united by one mission: to spread light and truth through books, film, podcasts, music, and more.They break down the process of bui...
2025-07-2750 min
LDS Podcast "Latter-Day Lights" - Inspirational LDS StoriesWatching the Gathering Unfold - The Incredible Story of RootsTech: Rachel Matheus - Latter-Day LightsWhat if you had a front-row seat to literally watch the Spirit of Elijah sweep across the earth?In this powerful episode of Latter-day Lights, we sit down with Rachel Crump Mathews, a devoted disciple, Relief Society president, and one of the inspired leaders behind the global RootsTech conference.What began as a temporary job over a decade ago soon became a sacred calling—one that placed Rachel on the front lines of helping to grow and expand the Church's family history and genealogy efforts.With humility and deep spiritual insight, Rachel shares ho...
2025-07-201h 14
LDS Podcast "Latter-Day Lights" - Inspirational LDS StoriesPreserving Hyrum’s Heirlooms & A Heaven-Sent Second Chance: Joe Skeen's Story - Latter-Day LightsWhen Heaven hands you another chance at life, what legacy will you protect for your bloodline?This Sunday on Latter-Day Lights, hosts Scott and Alisha welcome Joseph Smith Skeen to the show. As a direct descendant of Hyrum Smith, Joe unveils how near-death and a second chance at life became the spark that led him to safeguard his ancestor’s relics—from Alvin’s toolbox that once cradled the gold plates, to Hyrum’s bullet-scarred pocket watch, and even Civil War rifles used at Carthage.Now an author of devotional books drawn from decades of faith-dr...
2025-07-131h 04
LDS Podcast "Latter-Day Lights" - Inspirational LDS StoriesTransforming a Secret Addiction into Radical Honesty: Heather & Cameron Berry's Story - Latter-Day LightsWhen decades of lies and betrayal suddenly unravel, can the atonement stitch a marriage back together?On today’s episode of Latter-day Lights, we meet Heather and Cameron Berry—a couple whose world collapsed the instant one accidental photo exposed Cameron’s hidden, 30-year pornography addiction. In a single breath, trust was gone, and a once-steady marriage felt like moments from ending.Yet, from inside the wreckage, a different kind of miracle began to form. Through individual healing, and applying the “belief breakthrough” technique, the Berry's traded silence for radical honesty. And in turn, witne...
2025-07-061h 11
LDS Podcast "Latter-Day Lights" - Inspirational LDS StoriesHaving Faith to Stay with Carter Ellis & Jon Coakley (Faith to Stay Part 5 of 5) - Latter-Day LightsWhen trials get steep and hope runs thin, what keeps you hanging on to faith?This Sunday, our 5-part “Faith to Stay” miniseries reaches its finale with a candid round-table discussion on “Enduring to the End.” Latter-Day Lights hosts Scott Brandley and Alisha Coakley welcome viral missionary Carter Ellis, and faith-forged father Jon Coakley—to unpack why staying aboard the gospel “ship” matters more than ever.From Carter’s galvanizing testimony that ignited social-media firestorms, to Jon’s revelation on Christ always walking beside the weary, each story pulls back the curtain on what faith looks like when li...
2025-06-2959 min
Called to Create: An LDSPMA PodcastScott Brandley & Alisha Coakley: Building Connections and Faith with Latter-Day LightsIn this heartwarming episode of Called to Create, Guest Host M.D. House, president of LDSPMA, welcomes Alisha Coakley and Scott Brandley from the Latter-Day Lights podcast. They discuss their experiences with creating over 150 episodes, the importance of networking within the LDS podcasting community, and how these platforms help spread light and inspire listeners. The trio also touches on their favorite episodes, challenges faced, and the spiritual growth that comes from sharing and hearing personal stories. Additionally, Scott delves into his newly launched book 'Faith to Stay', offering insights into its creation and the fascinating topics it covers.
2025-06-2529 min
LDS Podcast "Latter-Day Lights" - Inspirational LDS StoriesBook of Mormon Discoveries near Nauvoo Illinois w/ John & Myron Brandley (Faith to Stay Part 4 of 5) - Latter-Day LightsWhen you discover ancient artifacts and petroglyphs near Nauvoo Illinois that support the Book of Mormon, do you keep it to yourself or share it?Episode 4 of our 5-part miniseries “Faith to Stay” unearths several ancient artifacts & petroglyphs—a vivid chapter in Latter-Day Lights host & founder Scott Brandley’s new book on standing firm through spiritual storms.This week, the Brandley family—Scott, and his uncles, John & Myron—retrace their 2019 trip to Illinois by showcasing their historical collections of axe heads, arrowheads, and more. From a Hopewell artifact auction to incredible discoveries found at hidden hilltop fort...
2025-06-221h 02
LDS Podcast "Latter-Day Lights" - Inspirational LDS StoriesRepentance & Forgiveness with Dave Higham & Kellen Winslow (Faith to Stay Part 3 of 5) - Latter-Day LightsWhen guilt feels heavier than hope, can forgiveness still rewrite our story?Episode 3 of our 5-part miniseries "Faith to Stay" tackles “Repentance & Forgiveness”—a burning topic in Latter-Day Lights host & founder Scott Brandley’s new book about navigating life’s fiercest spiritual storms. How are repentance and forgiveness interconnected, and how do we walk through them to achieve lasting peace?This Sunday, we welcome back prison therapist Kellen Winslow and excommunicated bishop Dave Higham. With the overarching testimony that “repentance isn’t punishment; rather, it’s relief,” they compare courtroom justice to eternal mercy, swap stories of self-fo...
2025-06-151h 15
LDS Podcast "Latter-Day Lights" - Inspirational LDS StoriesPrimary vs. Secondary Questions with Jerry Paskett & and Fred Dodini (Faith to Stay Part 2 of 5) - Latter-Day LightsHow do you keep your faith when questions feel louder than answers?This Sunday, episode 2 of our 5-part “Faith to Stay” miniseries dives into the idea of “Primary vs. Secondary Questions”—a core principle from Latter-Day Lights host and founder Scott Brandley’s new book on weathering spiritual storms.Joined by returning guests—near-death survivor, Jerry Paskett, and Catholic-turned-Latter-day Saint, Dr. Fred Dodini—Scott and Alisha unpack Elder Lawrence E. Corbridge’s landmark talk “Stand Forever.” Together, they explore which questions actually anchor belief, why some doubts derail discipleship, and how personal revelation outshines internet rabbit holes. Their ca...
2025-06-081h 19
LDS Podcast "Latter-Day Lights" - Inspirational LDS StoriesFaith in The Church Today: Sheri, Shane, & Dusty's Stories - Latter-Day Lights (Faith to Stay Part 1 of 5)How do you keep your faith strong in the world we live in today?This Sunday, we kickoff a special 5-part miniseries called “Faith to Stay”, that discusses topics from Latter-Day Light's host and founder, Scott Brandley’s latest book on “strengthening faith during the storms of life.”In episode 1, past guests Sheri Ramirez, Shane Baldwin, and Dusty Smith return to the show to share their eye-opening insights on the concept of “Faith in The Church Today.” Together, they tackle how faith crises' begin, how to rebuild a broken testimony, and what daily habits actually keep faith ali...
2025-06-0143 min
LDS Podcast "Latter-Day Lights" - Inspirational LDS StoriesFaith to Stay (full audio book) - Inspiring New Discoveries, Stories & Insights To Help Strengthen Your Faith During the Storms of LifeThis is the full streaming audiobook for Faith to Stay. This is my gift to you.It was written to help those who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who may be struggling with their faith.Please feel free to share this with anyone who you feel could use it.For more information about Faith to Stay, or to get the Free Digital version, go to www.faithtostay.com.Enjoy!Scott Brandley
2025-06-014h 35
LDS Podcast "Latter-Day Lights" - Inspirational LDS StoriesFrom Faith Crisis to "Faith to Stay" - The Origin of Latter-Day Lights: Scott Brandley's StoryWhen pillars of certainty crumble, is it possible to rebuild something even stronger in their place?When two trusted ward members announced they were leaving the Church, newly called bishop Scott Brandley was rocked to the core. Overnight, the man called to strengthen spirituality in others found himself wrestling with his own doubts, spiralling into a crisis of faith, and stripping his testimony down to five essential questions around God, Joseph Smith, and The Book of Mormon.In this special milestone episode of Latter-day Lights, the tables turn as beloved host Scott steps into the...
2025-04-2748 min
Leave Your MarkCruising to Optimal Health with Taylor KruseSend us a textTaylor is a Neuro Athletic Trainer through Z-Health, he has a deep passion for helping his clients develop quality training habits that put their health first and allow them to do the things they love pain-free.His passion for martial arts has shaped how he approaches health and fitness. He runs a STRENGTH & MOBILITY DOJO to create a training experience that encourages growth no matter where his clients begin.More importantly, he is married to his partner Alisha, and he is the father of an active little girl. Alisha...
2024-05-071h 07
Scott J PodcastsVALENTINES HOUSE MIX 2024.WAVA LAID BACK MIX FOR YOUR PLEASURE. A REAL TREAT FOR VALENTINES DAY
1. WAN’T YOU IN MY SOUL - LOVEBIRDS
2. CURE MY DESIRE - HANNAH WANTS & CLEMETINE DOUGLAS
3. MISSING YOU (MICHAEL GRAY REMIX) - ARTFUL, RIDNEY, TERRI WALKER
4. HORIZON RED (BLACK COFFEE REMIX) - MADE BY PETE & ZOE KYPRI
5. IT’SNOT RIGHT BUT IT’SOK (VOCAL MIIX) - RISK ASSESSMENT & MONICA BLAIRE
6. MOST PRECIOUS LOVE (MICHAEL GRAY REMIX) - BLAZE & UDAUFL FEAT. BARBARA TUCKER
7. LOVE LIKE THIS - INAYA DAY, MILK & SUGAR, GREG GOULD
8. ALL AROUND THE WORLD - BLOCL & CROWN, MARTINA
9. CAN’T GET ENOUGH (JAZZ N GROOVE NU DISCO...
2024-02-101h 54
Black People Die By Suicide Too PodcastRaising a Child That Experiences Suicidal Ideation Featuring Alisha Bryant and Harmony AllenIntroductionT-Kea and Jordan are joined by Alisha Bryant and her daughter Harmony Allen who is the parent of a child currently struggling with on-going suicidal ideation. SpotlightTraeh Thyssen, 13-year-old student who died by suicide on Oct 3, 2019.ResourceI Have A Heart is a non-profit organization that seeks to provide information, resources, and support to combat bullying and prevent youth suicide. The organization is dedicated to Roslynn’s son Traeh who died by suicide. Website: https://ihaveaheart.org/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/traehthyssen.haveaheart...
2023-08-3055 min
LDS Podcast "Latter-Day Lights" - Inspirational LDS StoriesHow He Wrote Vinney Tolman's Story "The Light After Death": Lynn Taylor - Latter-Day LightsAfter his near death experience, Vinnie Tolman searched for 15 years to find just the right person to write about his near death experience - then he met Lynn Taylor. This is the story behind the story. Have you ever wondered how embracing spiritual awareness and love can transform your life?Join us as we sit down with Lynn Taylor, co-author of The Light After Death, and discuss the personal, spiritual journey that led him to write about Vinney Tolman's remarkable after-death experience.During our heartfelt conversation, we delve into the power of...
2023-06-1151 min
LDS Podcast "Latter-Day Lights" - Inspirational LDS StoriesInspirational Stories of LDS Women - Present & Past: Emily Cushing & Bekki Hood - Latter-Day LightsWith Mother's Day around the corner, Emily Cushing and Bekki Hood share some incredible, inspiring stories of faithful Latter-day Saint women around the world, from both the present and the past.This episode will warm your heart and remind you just how important the women and mother's in our lives truly are. *** Please SHARE Emily and Bekki's story and help us spread hope and light to others. ***To WATCH this episode on YouTube, visit: https://youtu.be/3S7OFro3caw-----To BUY copies of "She Did" for Mother's Day, g...
2023-05-0752 min
LDS Podcast "Latter-Day Lights" - Inspirational LDS StoriesHow God Inspired Him to Honor Black LDS Pioneer History: Mauli Bonner's Story - Latter-Day LightsIf you don't think God is watching out for us, watch this!In this episode, Mauli Bonner shares his story of how he was guided and inspired to make a movie about early black LDS pioneers, and then how through a series of incredible events, God helped him to get the church to erect a black pioneer monument at This is the Place Heritage Park.Mauli's story is so engaging & inspiring - you don't want to miss it!** Please SHARE Mauli's story and help us spread hope and light to others. **...
2023-04-301h 04
LDS Podcast "Latter-Day Lights" - Inspirational LDS StoriesA Convert, a Faith Crisis, and a Message of Hope: Charles Lawson's Story - Latter-Day LightsIn this episode, Charles Lawson shares his conversion story and journey as a member of the church.After watching several youth around him lose their faith, Charles felt compelled to discover why, and went on a personal journey - ultimately putting his own faith on the line - to find answers to help them. *** Please SHARE Charles' story and help us spread hope and light to others. ***To WATCH this podcast on YouTube, visit: https://youtu.be/hvTayw6SQHg-----To READ Charles' inspiring book, The Millennial Shot, go t...
2023-04-231h 11