From Despair & Addiction to Faith, Hope & Empowerment

What if your darkest trials could ultimately become your brightest testimony? In this powerful episode of Latter-Day Lights, we hear the incredible story of Jenna Frandsen—a woman who transformed her life from the depths of addiction, grief, and trauma to becoming a light for others. From losing her husband and battling substance abuse to discovering her divine purpose, Jenna's journey is a testament to the healing power of Christ and the strength found in remembering who we truly are.

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Austin’s Story

For most of his life, Austin struggled with addiction and homelessness. Until he surrendered himself to God. CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains sensitive content that may be triggering or offensive to some audiences. Parental discretion is advised.

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Steven’s Story

Steven's struggles with addiction and how the gospel has the tools to help his marriage to Kayla. CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains sensitive content that may be triggering or offensive to some audiences. Parental discretion is advised.

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How to Have the Conversations You’re Avoiding

This week, we are so thrilled to bring you a conversation with Joseph Grenny. If you’ve ever read Crucial Conversations, Influencer, or Change Anything, then you already know the immense impact of Joseph’s work. His books have sold millions of copies and become essential texts for building trust, improving relationships, and transforming the way we communicate in every area of life—from families to Fortune 500 companies.

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Light in Prison

Today, our guests will share what it was like to minister to the inmates and how much hope came from an angelic visitor. First, we hear from Grace Chipman, a master’s student at Harvard Divinity School, and then from Mark Miner, who shared part of this experience in episode 132.

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3 Nephi 17-19: Part 1

How do we find joy? Dr. Matt Townsend delves into one of the most significant examples of the Savior’s ministry and expounds upon the source of joy and the power of Jesus Christ’s healing and how that applies today.

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How To Overcome Sexual Addiction And Heal Betrayal Trauma

What do you do when you or someone you love is struggling with compulsive sexual behavior or addiction? Steven Shields, mental health counselor and founder of the Unashamed, Unafraid podcast and nonprofit, joins Lisa for a conversation about recovery, outlining seven critical aspects of the healing process. They discuss the the most common pitfalls that keep people from healing and recovering, including the "try harder" fallacy, and outdated labels and language. Whether the issue at hand is pornography use, affairs and infidelity, or betrayal trauma, anyone can heal. Steven and Lisa discuss strategies for forming safe communities that foster honesty and recovery, especially in church environments.

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The Honest Truth about Messy Families

This week, we’re going to share what we think was an “instant classic” from last week’s Restore Gathering; a deeply personal and thought-provoking message about family, faith, and the complexity of life from Joseph Grenny, author of Crucial Conversations and co-founder of many organizations, including The Other Side Academy, 

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