Amber’s Story
Raised by Hippies and shaken by anti Mormon views, Amber shares the miracles that strengthened her.
Raised by Hippies and shaken by anti Mormon views, Amber shares the miracles that strengthened her.
Listen to Big Picture to get the quick context for this week’s reading, Doctrine and Covenants 27-28!
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, but by a heaven-sent “gift of dreams.” From his first prayer of desperation to the day he opened the door to two unexpected missionaries, Orlando discovered that God’s guidance comes in many forms—sometimes through gentle impressions of the Spirit, and sometimes through vivid dreams that bring clarity, comfort, and renewed purpose.In this uplifting episode of Latter-day Lights, Orlando recounts the power of divine intervention that guided him from a dark “basement” of hopelessness to the bright promise of a new beginning.
Even when there is no hope in the world to have, there is always hope in Christ. Guest Kathryn Thomas reminds us that if we lay hold on every good thing that God has to offer, we can feel a peace and sufficient hope in the Lord.
Rev. Dr. Katie O'Dunne discusses her experiences with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), including scrupulosity, and her journey through faith and healing. She shares deeply personal anecdotes about how it impacted her ministry, and her efforts to raise awareness and provide support within faith communities.
Gary Miller is the host of the “Hope In Him Today” and “Outside The Lane” podcasts. Before joining The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he served as an independent fundamental Baptist pastor. He spent 11 years in the United States Air Force, dividing his time between critical care medicine and professional development training as a master military training instructor. He holds a B.S. from Wayland Baptist University and studied theology at Liberty Theological Seminary. Currently, he works as a director of marketing for a Salt Lake City-based insurance firm and serves as a stake high councilor in the Katy Texas Stake. He and his wife, Crystal, live in Katy, Texas, with their four children. You’ll likely find him at a NASCAR race somewhere when he’s not doing these things.
Gary Miller is the host of the “Hope In Him Today” and “Outside The Lane” podcasts. Before joining The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he served as an independent fundamental Baptist pastor. He spent 11 years in the United States Air Force, dividing his time between critical care medicine and professional development training as a master military training instructor. He holds a B.S. from Wayland Baptist University and studied theology at Liberty Theological Seminary. Currently, he works as a director of marketing for a Salt Lake City-based insurance firm and serves as a stake high councilor in the Katy Texas Stake. He and his wife, Crystal, live in Katy, Texas, with their four children. You’ll likely find him at a NASCAR race somewhere when he’s not doing these things.
This week, we’re joined by Mike Petrow, who serves as the Director of Formation, Faculty Relations, and Theological Foundations at the Center for Action and Contemplation. The CAC is a nonprofit founded by Father Richard Rohr that introduces seekers to the contemplative Christian path of transformation.Mike is intimately involved with the CAC’s Living School, a core educational offering from the CAC that last year offered a course called Essentials of Engaged Contemplation that Tim and I participated in.
Sometimes the greatest lessons about Christ's love come from unexpected places. In this powerful message from Lindsey Broschinsky, discover how a faithful dog's final moments revealed profound truths about how the Savior ministers to us in our darkest hours.
When you hear the word repentance, do you think of guilt, shame, and mistakes? Or do you think of love, peace, and coming closer to Christ? Meg Johnson shares how Alma 5:33-34 teaches that repentance isn’t about feeling bad—it’s about experiencing God’s love in its fullness. Just like in Lehi’s dream, the fruit of the tree of life represents God’s love. And when we repent—even of the small daily things—we are embracing His love more fully. So today, don’t think of repentance as a burden—think of it as a blessing. It’s your direct line to feeling the Savior’s love.