Read more about the article From Addiction and Temptation to Triumphant Redemption
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From Addiction and Temptation to Triumphant Redemption

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.

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February 9, 2025
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Doctrine and Covenants 6–9

Revelation, burning bosoms, and enlightened minds—how does God REALLY speak to you and me? Oliver Cowdery sought answers, and the Lord taught him powerful principles about personal revelation. But what can we learn from his experience? Let’s dive into Doctrine & Covenants 6-9 with John Bytheway!

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February 6, 2025
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Doctrine and Covenants 3–5

The lost 116 pages. A prophet’s rebuke. A test of faith. Yet, as always, God’s work moves forward. What can we learn from Joseph’s mistake, Martin’s witness, and the Lord’s unwavering course? Dive in to Doctrine & Covenants 3-5 with John Bytheway.

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January 30, 2025
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The Journey to Divine Testimonial Reconstruction

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.

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January 26, 2025
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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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January 22, 2025
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Reflections on Faith, Trials, and a Difficult Mission

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.

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January 19, 2025