This is a rebroadcast. The episode originally ran in July 2021. Andrea Lystrup is a licensed marriage and family therapist and owns a private practice—Andrea Lystrup Therapy—in Tucson, Arizona. She received her master’s degree from the University of Maryland in Couple and Family Therapy. She specializes in marriage therapy, particularly working with sexual issues, betrayal trauma, and mixed faith marriages.
Some days, it’s hard to feel the Savior’s presence. Fear, doubt, and stress can make us feel distant from Him. But Charlotte Varble shares two powerful ways to invite His light instantly: singing His praises and choosing repentance—not just for sins, but for any thought or feeling that separates us from God. Repentance is the door that lets Christ’s healing power into our lives. If you’re struggling today, take a moment to turn toward Him. His light is always there, waiting for you to let Him in.
What do you do when unexpected events take your life in a direction you never planned? In this episode, Amy Walker shares how the sudden illness of her husband forced her to step into the role of taking care of and providing for her family.With faith and determination, she turned uncertainty into opportunity, discovering that God had a unique path for her - one that blended motherhood, discipleship, and entrepreneurship in ways she never expected.Amy opens up about the struggles of balancing faith, family, and career while battling guilt and societal expectations. Through personal revelation, she realized that success isn’t one-size-fits-all and that God qualifies those He calls—even in business. Her journey is a powerful testament to trusting in His plan, embracing our divine potential, and finding purpose in unexpected places.This episode is more than just about business—it’s about faith, courage, and the power of personal revelation. Whether you're navigating career shifts, family responsibilities, or personal doubts, Amy’s story will inspire you to lean into the Lord, trust His timing, and step boldly into the life He’s prepared for you.*** Please SHARE Amy's story and help us spread hope and light to others. ***
When you’ve wandered so far that rock bottom becomes your new normal, can a single moment of grace change your course forever? Husband, father of four, and RN-turned-educator Joe McCally shares how his encounters with voices of doubt throughout his childhood slowly gave way to a downward spiral of addiction, broken promises, and near-catastrophic decisions. From wrestling with tobacco, alcohol, and pornography, to the familial struggles that left him homeless, Joe’s conversion story and journey to sobriety illustrate that no depth is too far for God’s reach.
The words “doubt” and “fear” have been driving a lot of emotions and opinions over the last year or so. These are not new emotions, and Satan leverages those to his advantage. God knows our propensity to lean towards these two emotions, and has a great solution...for Oliver Cowdery, and for us today. 😀 If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections six through nine. We’ll talk about the importance of trusting in the Lord’s timing and understanding that He will help us through our trials. We’ll discuss the commandment to look unto the Lord without doubt or fear, and how difficult it can be to obey that commandment. We’ll review the blessings He has promised as we strive to do His will. We’ll also discuss the importance of following through with good intentions, especially when it comes to personal improvement. We’ll review how the more we understand that life is designed to be difficult, and requires ongoing commitment, the more progress we’ll make.
This is a rebroadcast. The episode originally ran in February 2020. Tony Overbay is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a Certified Mindful Habit Coach, and the host of two award-winning mental health podcasts, “The Virtual Couch” and “Waking Up to Narcissism.” Tony also co-hosts “Love, ADHD” with author Julie Lee, where they share their experiences of receiving ADHD diagnosis as adults, and Tony co-hosts two additional podcasts, “The Mind, The Mirror, and Me,” with his daughter Mackie, and “Murder on the Couch,” a true-crime meets therapy podcast with his daughter Sydney. Tony, Mackie, and Sydney offer live relationship advice weekly on TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram. He also serves on the Leading Saints Board of Therapists.
Welcome to Grounded, where women and men of all ages, nationalities, and backgrounds gather together with me, Dr. Barbara Morgan Gardner and my guests as we strive to build a bedrock understanding of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ and become more like him. Today, join me and Julie B. Beck as we discuss: God Will Give Liberally, Increasing Your Capacity to Receive Spiritual Revelation, and Doubt Not, Fear Not.
When the pillars of faith begin to quake, will you retreat to familiar ground, or brave the tremors to seek answers? Musician and doctoral audiology student, Marlisa Wootton, recalls a pivotal moment in 2020 when she dared to confront the unsettling waves of a faith crisis—an inner storm that questioned the spiritual foundation she once thought unshakable. Taking the risk of willingly diving into controversial thought spirals and studies on Church history, societal issues, and personal identity, she found herself at a crossroads: remain in familiar but secluded territory, or rebuild a testimony strong enough to find the answers to her faith's purpose.
What do you do when your spiritual journey feels harder and more unfair than you expected? In this episode, Adam Harmon takes us on an introspective account of some of the difficult challenges that he faced on his mission, along with some the powerful lessons he learned along the way that ultimately helped him to find empathy, strengthen his faith, and discover his true character.