Addicts Have a Savior and It Isn’t You

Danny and Emily Deaton are the founders of Living Proof Recovery Services, a company dedicated to supporting individuals and families who are navigating addiction with a loved one. They carry degrees from rival schools, the University of Utah and Brigham Young University but found common ground in their love for Jesus and the Utah Jazz. They have built a life they love together in Alpine, Utah. They love being parents to three awesome children and have served as Stake Young Single Adult leaders and Emily as a Relief Society president. Danny and Emily host the “Your Living Proof Podcast” @your_living_proof and love speaking and sharing their message of faith in action, hope, and their love for Jesus Christ.

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Finding Healing After Betrayal

In this heartfelt episode, Heather is joined by Coach Ruth Farris-Harris, who shares her journey of overcoming betrayal and finding healing through self-introspection and faith. Ruth’s candid discussion about the emotional toll of infidelity and pornography use sheds light on the often-isolating experience of betrayal, while providing practical tools for healing. She emphasizes the importance of rebuilding self-trust, understanding forgiveness, and creating emotional safety. With insights on personal growth and spiritual guidance, Ruth’s story and coaching approach inspire hope for anyone navigating the challenges of betrayal.

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Healing Through Christ

Forgiveness of others is a sacred healing experience that really occurs between you and God. Still, forgiveness does not equal trust. That is something that needs to be earned. Beckie Hennessy teaches us why we should boldly eliminate the term "forgive and forget" as we walk the path of our healing journey.

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Talking Will Help

Sometimes your most honest conversations are actually your holiest ones! Whether you have faith questions, are navigating the ups and downs of a relationship, or learning how to manage your mental health, one of the braves things you can do is to open up–to God, to friends, or maybe even a therapist. Ganel-Lyn Condie shares a heartfelt conversation about how talking through your trials and sharing the messy middle of a faith story leads to healing and hope.

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Turning Your Mess Into Your Message

In this episode, Coach Bob Smith shares his personal journey of embracing vulnerability, healing emotional wounds, and turning life’s messes into impactful messages. Through relatable stories, like helping his daughter overcome fear on a rollercoaster, Bob highlights the profound connections between fear, excitement, and growth. He also introduces a powerful new coaching technique that quickly addresses and resolves emotional barriers, helping individuals move forward with confidence. This inspiring conversation explores how love, understanding, and self-compassion enable us to transform our struggles into strengths.   For more information about Bob and for links to access all he has to offer, please click HERE! To watch this interview on YouTube, go HERE. For more information and available downloads, go to: https://ldslifecoaches.com/ All content is copyrighted to Heather Rackham and featured coaches. Do not use without permission.  

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The Subtle Attack of Shame on Spirituality

James Willhite is an experiential therapist, coach, and consultant. He previously worked for 20 years in finance and sales management where he found a passion for speaking and coaching, then decided to switch careers and earned a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lamar University. With Steven Shields he co-founded Accepted, a collection of exclusively trained experiential guide who lead individuals, families, groups, and corporations to maximize their health and connection.

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Mercy at the Margins

This week, we’re joined by Shima Baradaran Baughman, a nationally renowned expert on criminal justice reform and a law professor at BYU. After years focusing on shaping public policy and reforming systems, Shima began to recognize that the deepest and most lasting change wasn’t coming from legislation alone, but from the quiet, compassionate efforts of faith communities and individuals who were directly transforming lives one by one.In this conversation, Shima shares her astonishing life story—how her family fled Iran after her mother’s imprisonment for political activism, their conversion to Christianity after arriving in the United States, and how those experiences have fueled a passion for justice and mercy. 

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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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