Life Happens: Lessons from a Trip to Hells Canyon

In this candid mini-episode, Clare shares a real-life story of a family road trip to Hells Canyon that turned into a nine-hour adventure, complete with an exploded boat tire, back-and-forth drives, and the unexpected kindness of strangers (shoutout to Dirk!). In the middle of the chaos, a simple prayer from her daughter and an innocent question, "Is God punishing us?" sparks a heartfelt conversation about the nature of God, the power of obedience, and how "mortality works."Candice and Clare delve into Elder Brooke P. Hales' talk, "Mortality Works," and the healing truth in John 9, which suggests that sometimes difficult things happen not because of sin or failure, but so that the works of God can be made manifest.This episode is both lighthearted and deeply reflective, making it perfect for anyone who has ever asked, “Why is this happening?”Fair Use & DisclaimerThis podcast episode may contain brief quotes from external sources, used in a positive and respectful manner for discussion, education, and commentary. These references fall under fair use as they are not used for commercial gain, do not replace the original works, and are presented with proper context and attribution.The views and opinions expressed in this episode are our own and those of our guests. They do not necessarily reflect the official doctrine, beliefs, or positions of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.Shownotes (clickable links)John Chapter 9:1-3Mortality Works by Elder Brook HalesTranscriptSisters: latter-day voices websiteSend us Fan Mail