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. With grace, vulnerability, and unwavering faith, Melissa shares her journey of navigating heartbreak, anger, and uncertainty—all while holding on to her love for God and her family.

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, recalls her bone-chilling encounter with a demonic spirit that took over her body in a state of oppression—a life-changing event she describes as an urgent wake-up call to strengthen her spiritual shield.

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 ultimately led to a harrowing arrest.

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 most. Having undergone countless heart surgeries and struggles throughout his life, he was thrilled to be called as a proselyting missionary in Chicago. 

How do we stay on the covenant path when life takes an unexpected turn?

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 incarceration became a pivotal moment for them, awakening a profound calling to address the pain and challenges faced by those society often overlooks. Through their nonprofit foundation, "Go Broken to Beautiful," they have channeled their own struggles and personal growth into a mission of hope, empowering others to find healing, faith, and the strength to rebuild their lives.

Have you ever wondered how to find joy in the midst of chronic pain?

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 confronting a life-threatening heart condition that caused her to flatline and be brought back to life three times in a matter of minutes.

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 these experiences have profoundly shaped her self-awareness - and, most importantly - her faith.

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 faith, where even in the darkest moments, she found grace, strength, and unexpected blessings. Join us as Sunshine shares how she turned her deepest heartache into a testimony of light and love through the healing power of the gospel.