Shows
enLIGHTenServing to Share Jesus is Sure JoyWow...just feeling so much like going out to share the Savior by serving His children following this inspiring discussion today with Shannon Rasband Norton. Putting our lives in God's hands and then using what He's given us to do His work to trust His plan& bless His children is where TRUE JOY comes from. Because this is where we begin to see a little better and feel what Jesus Himself sees in and feels about each of us. And what better way to prepare our souls and the whole earth to Joyfully receive her King!
2025-07-1654 min
enLIGHTenFrom a Spark of Hope to Fireworks of FaithWhat a beautiful heartfelt discussion today with my dear friend Crystal Nelson as we talked about the power that comes of trusting Christ to make us whole. Sometimes this kind of faith and trust comes when life feels really dark and it doesn't feel like we have a lot to offer. The wonder of His love though is that the moment we allow Him we choose Him we offer Him what little we can muster He fills it with all that He is. The emptiness He makes whole. His light illuminates the darkness like a firework filling the night...2025-07-0952 min
enLIGHTenVirtue and Women of the RevolutionWhat an inspiring hour today with fellow patriot Chaunntel Pettit on enLIGHTen as we rememebered a number of the women patriots whose lives of virtue and courage inspire us to live more fully for our freedoms. We discussed the link between virtue, freedom and divine power. And how it is our thoughts where we might most effectively grow in capacity for virtue and Confidence to walk with God
2025-07-0256 min
enLIGHTenWaiting...Trusting...GrowingWaiting on a miracle?
Those are often some of the most powerful periods for learning to trust God.
We know we need God's help.
He sees and knows our situation.
And in this waiting place we discover our relationship & our faith with Him growing stronger.
Join us for a beautiful enLIGHTen discussion with my wonderful guest Morgan Jones Pearson as we relive the miracle of raising Jairus' daughter and the tender power we trust so well in Jesus
2025-06-1855 min
enLIGHTenFountains of LIving Water & Liquid LightWhat exactly is living water? Perhaps something like liquid light. And how is it when we drink we are filled beyond anything we could have imagined? And yet we desire to feel and receive more from that source of every good thing We know where the well is and the invitation is to everyone. May we come and drink freely until the water springs from within us!
2025-06-111h 00
enLIGHTenWith Open ArmsWhat does it feel like to Receive Christ's Light with open arms?
And as He fills our hearts, imagine the miracles, as we keep those arms WIDE OPEN open and extended to share Him with those we love most in the world.
What an Illuminated morning with Brenda Smart as we discussed:
Windows & Water, Hearts & Christ centered-Homes, Receiving, Seeking & the wondrous renewal available through the Perfect Light of JESUS!
2025-06-0455 min
enLIGHTenHoly, Healed and Whole...While WaitingCan Christ make us whole, even as we wait for ultimate healing?
Can His grace apply deliver us IN our afflictions even if He hasn't yet delivered us FROM them?
How can faith and focus change even the most trying circumstances?
Join us on enLIGHTen this week as we discuss these questions and the power available to all of us through our faith in Christ.
2025-05-2858 min
enLIGHTenThe Temple & The Telescope: Seeing God through His CovenantWhat a brilliant discussion today with Tanna Fox as we talked about all sorts of beautiful connections between the temple & the telescope. The more we LOOK for God, the more His LIGHT enters our lives. We come to SEE him through His covenants. The instrument, the focus, the lens and the coating they all matter
2025-05-2158 min
enLIGHTenDELIVERED - The pattern and power of GodToday we talked about the Exodus pattern of bondage and deliverance found in all of scripture. Following deliverance we often draw closer to God by remembering Him & praising Him & trusting Him through the wilderness. Eventually the promised land will be on the horizon, but in the meantime we get to walk with Him and to learn of Him every day!
2025-05-1454 min
enLIGHTenReceived with Open ArmsWhat a Jesus-filled morning with
Professor Anthony Sweat
who is also an accomplished artist
.
We talked about the
incredible connection between
repentance & joy
.
Christ's joy is seeing
us change, transform,
growing in love and light
and becoming new
through His gift to us
.
And our joy is to
run to those open
arms and receive
it every day
2025-05-0751 min
enLIGHTenGathering Begins with BelongingWe had a wonderful kind of mission reunion today with guests Saren Loosli and Deborah Dushku who were both Sister missionaries in Bulgaria when I first joined the church Within the context of missionary work and the gathering of Israel We talked about what it means to create a feeling of belonging in our community of faith. Much of that connection begins as we learn & remember how deeply and belovedly we belong to Jesus Christ. From there our love for God and others grows exponentially.
2025-04-3055 min
enLIGHTenLiving, Loving - The Endless Hope of EasterSo much Joy and Jesus on our podcast today with guests John Hilton III and Lani Hilton as we talked about the our celebrations of Christ's atonement at Easter Sunday, Palm Sunday, Thomas Sunday and every Sunday.
There is so much to be gleaned about the and nature of our LIVING LOVING Savior as we ponder and talk and sing and testify of the events surrounding His sacrifice and resurrection . "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends"
2025-04-2357 min
enLIGHTenLifted by the Healing in His WingsWhat a profound and joyful Holy Week discussion today with Shima Baughman.
We discussed the power of God's love to save through our willingness to turn, to hold on & to receive Him . We can't always see our way clear of how things will work out. But, when underwater it is enough to just hold on to Him until we are pulled clear.
He is risen with Healing in His Wings . His blood and His love turns back death and all darkness protecting, healing and lifting us with Him
2025-04-1658 min
enLIGHTenPrayer & Our Place as His Cherished ChildrenWhat a fun hour today with Amanda @oil.in.my.lamp & Susan Stilovich @sstilovich as We talked about the the kinds of hugs that only God can give and what it means to connect to Him, to be with Him & to be loved by Him through our prayers
2025-04-0952 min
enLIGHTenDelighting in our Covenants & Answering AngelsWhat a sacred spirit this morning with these two wonderful women Cindy Beattie and Mabel Boone . We talked about Guardian Angels God's covenant connection Finding and feeling after Him in His temple and His never-ending Light in our lives
2025-04-0252 min
enLIGHTenClimbing - Towards Him, With HimWhat a remarkable light-filled morning on enLIGHTen with fellow artist Kate Lee as we got to talk about all the ways God lifts us, delivers us and infuses us with His light. Light isn't a competition, it's celestial collaboration. As we each get to hold light and share it in our own unique way it grows brighter and brighter until the day we get to thank Him in person. Every day til then it's enough to know: He is with us, He is for us & aint no shadow gonna keep that light from shining!
2025-03-2655 min
enLIGHTenGleam & Gather - Preparing the Earth to Receive Her KingThe Spirit of God like a Fire was burning during our discussion today with Clark and Kathleen Hinckley. We talked about the art "Gleam and Gather" in connection with President Russell M Nelson's talk "The Lord Jesus Christ Will Come Again". So many wonderful thoughts, stories, miracles & mercies we are seeing from both sides of the veil as angels come to visit and the earth and its people are prepared to receive their King
2025-03-1958 min
enLIGHTenJoy even in the WildernessWhy does God call us to go into the wilderness from time to time?
Yes it's to grow, to learn, and to gain experience. But, today on enLIGHTen my good friend Yarley Varley joined me talk about the INCREDIBLE JOY that is to be found there as well. Jesus went there first, and when we find Him there waiting for us and walking with us we begin to feel His Remarkable, Unassailable JOY which nothing can take away!
2025-03-1257 min
enLIGHTenKeep Thou My FeetWhat a heartfelt and moving story of light, healing and learning to trust in God with Steven Sharp Nelson today. Life is not easy It's filled with difficulties and trials that test our trust. But leaning on Jesus makes it a whole lot easier. We let Him take the wheel and keep our feet one step at a time knowing He's not about to ever let go or lead us anywhere other than into His wondrous light
2025-03-051h 01
enLIGHTenThe Miracle of the Muse - God in UsWhat a delightful hour today with two of my favorite musicians Jenny Oaks Baker & Hannah Baker. We talked about developing our gifts for God and how God often Orchestrates things in amazing ways that are so different than what we expected or planned for. And yet they outshine anything we could plan and teach us so much about God's wonderful mercy and divine design. Also a little bonus about the Hallel or song Jesus & his apostles may have sung at the Last Supper which one day would inspire Handel's Messiah
2025-02-261h 00
enLIGHTenSeeking & Finding JoyToday with my wonderful friend and guest Brooke Romney our discussion centered around ways to find MORE JOY at church, in our families and in our lives as a whole. Some of the highlights from our enLIGHTen discussion included: - See something good, say something good about our kids - Taking time to marinate in God's Goodness - Daily repentance making room for greater joy - Worship as an expression of how we individually feel Joy in Jesus - Christ's Resurrection and Atonement as focal points for finding Joy
2025-02-1956 min
enLIGHTenGod's Great LoveWe had so much fun today talking about the Love of God. In the spirit of Valentines I got to share a some of the details and miracles great and small of how my husband and I first met. And you shared such incredible thoughts about what it means to LOVE GOD with ALL our Hearts, Might and Minds. Also what it means to allow Him to love us, to love ourselves, to see ourselves and others more and more with that perfect LOVE he has for us!
2025-02-121h 08
enLIGHTenThe Soul's SatisfactionToday's enLIGHTen discussion with guest Emily Snyder was so insightful and soul-filling! We discussed what it means to truly receive from God, the kind of brokenness which makes whole, how the Savior alone satisfies our souls and and learning divine contentment while growing where we are.
2025-02-0558 min
enLIGHTenThe Joy of Our RedemptionSuch a tender and uplifting discussion today on enLIGHTen with my two friends May Lundy & Julee Steenblik . We discussed the beautiful nature of our Savior's Redeeming power in our lives . Transformational, like the butterfly lifting us and carrying us by His grace
2025-01-2959 min
enLIGHTenNourished with LightWhat a heartening and soul stirring discussion today on enLIGHTen with my amazing friend and nutritionist expert Tanna Fox. We talked about nourshing both body and spirit with LIGHT and Elder Uchtdorf's wonderful discourse on Nourshing the Roots so that Branches may grow. Jesus is the root and the vine. How amazing we get to abide in Him!!!
2025-01-221h 01
enLIGHTenParents Power to TeachToday we were blessed to discuss the power of God given to teach our children with my wonderful friends Wendy and Keao Daniels from New Zealand.
2025-01-1558 min
enLIGHTenOur Privilege to God's PowerOh my, so much inspiration today with Cassie Shepherd as we talked about: Our Progression, God's Enabling Power and Priesthood in that wonderful journey!
2025-01-0859 min
enLIGHTenThe River of His LoveSo much fun today talking with Alex Cazier about the JOY the AWE and the WONDER of experiencing JESUS LOVE. As we stand in the river of His love, opening ourselves to believe that He really is THAT Good we discover that same love flowing through us!
2024-12-1855 min
enLIGHTenTo Witness for OurselvesWhat a fun time talking today with Bonnie H. Cordon about the blessings of Witnessing for ourselves the love and light of God & then sharing that light as we testify of Him.
- Our stories reveal God’s glory
- Getting closer to Jesus
so He becomes bigger in our lives
- Bless not impress
- Engraving the love of God on our hearts
2024-12-0457 min
enLIGHTenA Thankful HeartWhat a wonderful discussion
today about Thanksgiving
and the Savior’s return with
Melissa CampbellWhat a wonderful discussion
today about Thanksgiving
and the Savior’s return with
Melissa Campbell
.
We talked about the way
gratitude moves us
and prepares us to
offer our souls to God
and how God magnifies
those offerings so
amazingly
2024-11-2757 min
enLIGHTenJoy in JesusWhat a powerful and moving hour with Dave Butler today
.
We talked about The JOY of the GOSPEL, Dancing cause you just can't contain it all, A fun link between the City of David and two boys born in Bethlehem
.
Seek Christ
You will Find Him!
2024-11-2059 min
enLIGHTenUpholding, Sustaining and Lifting in LoveWhat an amazing spirit-filled discussion with Brenda Smart about the holding up our prophet, our leaders and our loved ones . Having a living prophet is a tremendous blessing but it is our sustaining Him and following his counsel that brings God's light & power into our lives and the world!
2024-11-061h 00
enLIGHTenThe Empty Tomb: Love, Loss and the Lord's Redeeming LightWhat a powerful discussion today with Ruth Denise Rosario about the resurrection and how this realitytransforms our lives today.
We talked about love, loss and the Eternally Lifting Light of our Lord to infuse our souls with Hope and Joy2024-10-3056 min
enLIGHTenA Symphony of Redeeming LoveSo much fun talking today with Lauren Smith & Kerstin Tenney two gifted violinists who shared their beautiful thoughts and testimonies about music, symphony and Hope in Christ . In Greek "Symphonius" is the agreement of unique voices to create harmony . God loves us and wants us to lend our unique voices to the choir as we sing the song of Redeeming Love.
2024-10-2356 min
enLIGHTenSeeking and Spreading JoySo much fun talking about Joy today Learning to see all the wonderful reminders God lays in our path each day . Seeking Jesus who came for us and how is the Source of our Joy . And why sharing that Light and Joy Plants seeds to increase it Until it is full to overflowing
2024-10-1653 min
enLIGHTenBlessings & Keys: Temples, Choirs and Eternal ConnectionsWe had a beautiful discussion today with Cindy and Mike Neider who work with the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square on their global outreach. So many beautiful stories of miracles witnessed and blessings granted by God's power as we strive to know Him better and to engage in His wonderful work
2024-10-0958 min
enLIGHTenFortifying our Families w/ Richard and Linda EyreWhat a powerful discussion today with Richard and Linda Eyre on the topic of fortifying our families as parents and grandparents. Highlights: Childlike faith and powerful prayer for our children. Grandparenting in concert with your adult children. Building and magnifying family traditions. Families at the center of God's plan & Christ at the center of our families.
2024-10-0259 min
enLIGHTenThat Ye May Feel with Brittany StakerDelightful discussion with Brittany Staker @eyestoseepodcast today on the artwork “That Ye May Feel”
Highlights:
- Feeling Jesus more
- Polished crystals on a Celestial chandelier
- Being STILL to FEEL
- How oft will I gather thee
2024-09-2658 min
enLIGHTenWith Real Intent with Randy RiddToday we dig into our “WHY” in life and the power of living with Real Intent as we seek to know God. Also a peek into the "Why" of a number of art pieces from the AWAKE book.
2024-09-1856 min
enLIGHTenThe Light of the World with Tanna FoxIn this episode, we delve into the significance of light in our spiritual and physical lives, examining how even the smallest efforts to seek light can transform our daily experiences. Our conversation also highlights the connection between physical health and spiritual well-being, emphasizing the role of nutrition in enhancing our capacity to receive light. Discover how simple practices and mindful choices can illuminate our paths and bring us closer to Christ.
2024-09-1159 min
enLIGHTenMany Hats One Purpose with Rachel TuckerWonderful discussion today with Rachel Tucker on the many hats we wear in life and the responsibilities we all juggle.
How important to remember that these hats are also gifts from God and that He magnifies our capacity and abilities to learn and to bless through them.
2024-09-0458 min
enLIGHTenLook Unto MeToday we talked about the importance of Continually looking to the source of light even when the clouds are gathering. The light will return and the power of God To work wonders in our lives
2024-08-2859 min
enLIGHTenThe Gospel of Abraham with Sicily ClarkWhat an inspiring discussion today with Sicily Clark about the Gospel of Abraham, The Father of the Faithful and these wonderful blessings and promises as they relate to our lives.
2024-08-2158 min
enLIGHTenAmbassadors of Light with Jenn and Abbie MuhonenA glorious discussion today about what it means to choose to seek the light of God in our lives and to carry it in a way that blesses others
2024-08-1458 min
enLIGHTenParenting with Christ w/ Tal Eyre and Ian TimothyToday on ☀️enLIGHTen☀️we discussed learning to parent with Jesus and becoming more like Him in the process.
A lot of great insights today about noticing the wonder in God’s creation - Especially our children - and the power in
pointing out His goodness and gifts as we see them reflected in the efforts and lives of our kids
2024-08-0757 min
enLIGHTenPriesthood Blessings with Kara MurriLoved these truths of blessings as the voice of God His love, light and guidance revealed to us personally.
2024-07-3157 min
enLIGHTenA God Who Wants to Bring His Children Home w/ Ariana SelvaratnamWonderful discussion today on enLIGHTen about God’s Mercy and His fabulous plan to bring us home.
Pondering the artwork “Borne and Carried” and elder Kearon’s talk “His Intent is to Bring you Home” ❤️☀️🕊️
2024-07-2456 min
enLIGHTenGrace with Brad WilcoxThis week I talk with Brad Wilcox about the gift of Grace, God's power in our lives to change and become like Him.
2024-07-1752 min
enLIGHTenDeepening our Worship with Eric HuntsmanBeautiful and profound enLIGHTen discussion today on the topic of Worship - how it connects us to God and
transforms us in the process.
2024-07-101h 20
enLIGHTenHolding on to Freedom w/ Shima BaughmanSo fun today with to share the stage with Shima Baughman also an immigrant and convert who understands just
how PRECIOUS the LIBERTY and FREEDOM we enjoy under the constitution is.
The better we understand this divine gift the more capable we are of defending and preserving the freedom we cherish.
2024-07-0359 min
enLIGHTenMoved with Leslie KawaiOur MOVEMENT towards light generates MORE light. Even when we feel empty as we willingly give and pour out our hearts to God, he promises to fill that emptiness with His Light. Every sacrifice we make today brings a blessing and
a miracle tomorrow.
2024-06-2657 min
enLIGHTenBe of Good Cheer with Charity LightenToday's discussion was inspired by Matt 14:27, reflecting on Higher Joy and the symbols in rising sourdough bread.
2024-06-1915 min
Good Mornings with CurlyNikki - Daily Meditations & Catholic Prayers for HealingNow you're on the right track! #GMfavesBeing Aware, how you are right now, doesn't stop the loop, but it allows you to switch tracks. It enables you to hit play on a new story, on a new song. It's still God's Song, but you couldn't hear this one before. You had to rise. You had to sit up taller, to hear this Track. to live this Track. Can you feel It? Listen... I Love you, nik2024-02-2307 min
enLIGHTenEpiphanyOn enLIGHTen this week I discuss my art titled Epiphany and ways to build and act upon the creative inspirations that come into our lives.
2023-05-2431 min
enLIGHTenForgivenArt podcast discussing God's power to forgive with guest Lacey Bawden 😇🤍.
We also talk about Luke 15:11-32 and the artwork that goes with the story of a Father who RUNS and who LOVES his children so abundantly.
2023-05-0356 min
enLIGHTenChoosing that Good PartToday we discuss the story of Martha with Jesus in Luke 10:38-42 with my wonderful guest Julie Campbell
2023-04-2658 min
enLIGHTenFeed My LambsSpring, Easter and some thoughts about Jesus wonderful injunction: "Feed My Lambs"
2023-04-191h 05
BYU StudiesWake Up and Dream by artist Eva Koleva TimothyThe artwork Star Stretching by Eva Koleva Timothy was inspired by a favorite saying of her mission president, Elder Ronald Rasband: “It is better to aim for the stars and drag your feet in the treetops than to aim for the treetops and drag your feet in the mud.” She learned growing up that even in poverty, oppression, and darkness, if you look for the light, it is always there.
View the artwork on this page as you listen: https://byustudies.byu.edu/article/wake-up-and-dream/2022-10-2504 min
Still Rowing PodcastEp.33: {A of F} Living Under Communism, Converting & Choosing Obedience Out of Love - Eva TimothyHow do you view commandments and covenants? Do you see them as limiting your happiness or as the reason for your happiness? What motivates your obedience to commandments? In Still Rowing Ep.33, Eva Timothy describes growing up in Bulgaria under the shadow of communism. When the Berlin Wall fell in 1989, Eva began her voracious search for truth and for God. Shortly thereafter she and her parents were among the first to be baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Eva shares some of her insights regarding communistic living vs covenant living and what has motivated her to...2020-11-1044 min