Anchored

LDS conversion story, faith in Jesus Christ, healing from trauma, family brokenness, personal revelation, God’s timing, finding hope after loss, anchored in Christ. She kept the number.It wasn’t written anywhere obvious. She didn’t talk about it. But it was etched somewhere deeper—carried quietly through the years, too important to lose and too complicated to face.Some stories don’t end when they break.Some stories wait.At five years old, everything changed. The kind of change that doesn’t come with explanations—only fragments. A family split. A life rearranged. Questions that followed her longer than she expected.And yet… something else followed too.Small moments. Unexpected people. A feeling she couldn’t quite name—but couldn’t ignore. The kind that shows up before you understand it.Before you’re ready for it.Years later, standing on the edge of a decision she had avoided for most of her life, she finally did the one thing she had always wondered about.She made the call.What followed wasn’t what she imagined.But sometimes the story you’re trying to finish… isn’t the one God is writing.This episode lives in the space between what we hope for and what actually unfolds—and the quiet, unmistakable way Jesus Christ meets us there.Some stories resolve.Others anchor.This one does both.0:00 — A childhood moment sparks a powerful testimony of Jesus Christ 0:38 — Introduction to Don Norton and her connection to Rare Faith1:15 — A traumatic childhood: divorce, kidnapping, and separation from her mother3:45 — Seeds of faith planted through small moments and church influence5:23 — Searching for her mother and rebuilding a relationship 9:20 — Marriage, healing, and building a Christ-centered family life11:00 — Discovering purpose through learning, health coaching, and EFT12:16 — A defining moment: feeling the Savior’s love at her mother’s funeral14:50 — Staying anchored to Christ through struggle, prayer, and church18:48 — The power of forgiveness and receiving divine help to forgive21:39 — A faith crisis and finding clarity through scripture (Romans 16)25:29 — Joy in Christ: understanding “best days and worst days”30:32 — Trusting God through real-life miracles and answered prayers36:20 — God prepares the way: learning to trust His timing37:31 — Practical tools to reconnect with God in hard moments40:17 — A 40-year prayer answered: surrendering control and trusting God46:22 — How to build trust with God through small, consistent experiences49:02 — Why she stays: knowing Christ’s love through lived experience49:31 — Christ as our “surety” and anchor through the Atonement

Do you ever wonder if God will actually keep His promises—especially when your life feels like it’s falling apart? When nothing looks the way you thought it would, and you’re left asking, “Is He still working in me?”In this deeply personal episode, we explore what it means to trust in the promises of God during your hardest days. Drawing on real-life experiences of overwhelming family trials, discouragement, and feeling like you’ve failed your calling, this conversation speaks directly to anyone who has questioned their worth or purpose in the middle of pain.If you’ve ever felt like stepping away meant you disappointed God… or wondered if He can still use you when you feel broken, exhausted, or unseen—this message is for you.Through the lens of faith in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and a deep belief in Jesus Christ, we uncover a powerful truth: God often fulfills His promises not in grand, visible ways—but in quiet, simple moments that change everything.You are not disqualified. You are not forgotten. And God is still using you—right where you are.Chapters0:00 Wondering if God keeps His promises0:14 When everything feels like it’s falling apart0:33 Family crisis and overwhelming responsibility1:04 Asking to be released from a calling1:29 Feeling like a failure—and what God did instead1:52 Beauty for ashes: how God used the pain2:18 Can God use me when I’m discouraged?2:40 The unexpected moment that changed everything3:04 Testifying in small, sacred ways3:20 How God really uses us daily

What happens when Jesus Christ invites you to do something that feels completely beyond your capacity? As members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we often talk about faith, trust, and following promptings—but what about the moments when we feel like we’re sinking?In this powerful episode, we explore a message inspired by Tamara W. Runia and the story of Peter the Apostle stepping out onto the water. What if the Savior’s invitation was never meant to leave you alone—but to show you that He is already there with you?Through personal experiences of doubt, coaching struggles, and life-changing decisions, this episode reveals a deeply comforting truth: Jesus Christ is not waiting on the shore—He is in the water with you. When you feel inadequate, overwhelmed, or unsure, that is often the exact moment He is closest.If you’ve ever questioned your abilities, wrestled with fear, or wondered how to trust God more fully, this message will help you shift your focus—from yourself to seeing others as He sees them. Because the miracle isn’t just what He does… it’s who He is in your life.Chapters0:00 The Lord’s Invitations Feel Big0:14 When You Feel Unequal to the Task0:30 He’s Already In the Water0:53 The Image of Christ Lifting Us1:17 When I Thought I Failed1:40 Reaching Up Through Prayer2:00 A Surprising Answer2:18 Shifting Focus: It’s Not About Me2:36 Seeing Others As Christ Sees3:05 A Difficult Invitation to Move3:33 What God Did With Our Yes4:08 He Is With You Right Now4:17 Notice, Journal, and Share

What if your strongest testimony of Jesus Christ wasn’t built in your best moments—but in your hardest ones? In this powerful episode of Anchor Points, we explore a deeply personal and relatable truth taught by Emily Belle Freeman: testimony is not formed in perfection—it’s built day after day through both the best days and the worst days.For members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints seeking deeper faith, this conversation will help you see your trials differently. Through real-life experiences—temple moments, spiritual confirmations, family struggles, and unexpected challenges—you’ll recognize how God shows up in every part of your story. Even in the moments that feel confusing, painful, or overwhelming, He is there.If you’ve ever wondered why life feels both beautiful and hard at the same time… if you’re trying to understand how to strengthen your testimony through opposition… or if you’re simply longing to feel closer to Jesus Christ—this episode will meet you right where you are.Because the truth is: your worst days may actually be the very moments God uses to draw you closer to Him.Chapters 00:00 – Testimony Built Over Time00:22 – Best Days vs. Worst Days00:52 – A Sacred Temple Experience01:37 – Seeing God in Your Story01:59 – Peter’s Best and Worst Moments02:29 – Why We Build a Testimony02:53 – Testifying of God Daily03:41 – When Hard Days Draw You Closer04:17 – What a “Blessing” Really Means

Faith journey. Conversion story. Joseph Smith. Book of Mormon. Finding truth. One man’s search for answers led him from a Christian home in Texas to a life forever changed by Jesus Christ.Jimmie Jones grew up in Dallas with football in one hand and a baseball in the other. He believed in Jesus, but faith was mostly something reserved for Easter, Mother’s Day, and the occasional Sunday.Then a high school girlfriend handed him a copy of the Book of Mormon.The relationship ended, but the questions did not.Years later, after college, baseball scholarships, financial setbacks, and a series of unexpected friendships, Jimmie found himself surrounded by people who quietly lived something different. They answered his questions, invited him in, and stayed up late talking about Joseph Smith, priesthood, and the Restoration.What started as curiosity slowly became something more.As Jimmie learned, he also began to change. The gospel stopped feeling like an idea and started becoming a way of life. What followed was baptism, missionary service, and a foundation of faith that would shape everything after it.This is a moving story about how God keeps working on our hearts, often through ordinary people, long conversations, and questions we cannot quite let go of.

Have you ever felt the sting of frustration—even on a sacred day like Easter—and wondered why your heart just won’t align with what you know is right? In this powerful, real-life reflection inspired by David A. Bednar, we explore what it actually means to become like Jesus Christ—not through striving harder, but through receiving a changed heart.This message speaks directly to anyone in the Latter-day Saint community who is tired of self-condemnation, tired of trying to “earn” charity, and quietly wondering if true Christlike love is even possible in real life. What if charity isn’t something you achieve—but something that possesses you? What if the Atonement of Jesus Christ is not just about forgiveness, but about transformation in the very moments you feel least like Him?Through a relatable Easter experience filled with frustration, judgment, and a sudden softening of heart, this episode will help you see how the Savior meets you in the middle of your imperfection—and changes you from the inside out. If you’ve ever struggled to feel peace, patience, or love when it matters most, this message will stop you in your tracks and remind you: He is the one who changes hearts.Chapters 0:00 Easter Frustration and Self-Condemnation0:46 Turning Inward vs Turning Outward1:19 Realizing “I’m Not Like Him”1:47 Enduring to the End and Charity2:27 He Changed My Heart3:06 A Lifetime of Becoming Charity3:50 Why God Still Works With Us4:05 When Charity Possesses You

If you’ve ever felt like you’re not enough… like no matter how hard you try, you still fall short—this message will speak directly to your heart. In a world that constantly tells us to strive harder, do more, and become better, Elder David A. Bednar reminds us of a powerful truth: you cannot earn spiritual gifts.For members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, this changes everything about how we see effort, worthiness, and even personal revelation. What if your imperfect prayers, your inconsistent discipline, and your trying—even when it feels messy—are already enough for Him to work with?In this episode, we explore what it really means to rely on the mercy and merits of Jesus Christ instead of exhausting ourselves trying to prove we’re worthy. You’ll hear a real-life story that shows how spiritual gifts show up in ways we could never manufacture—and why God’s timing often looks different than ours.If you’ve struggled to hear the Spirit, questioned your efforts, or felt spiritually tired… this conversation will help you breathe again.0:00 — You Don’t Have to Earn It0:17 — Gifts Are Given, Not Earned0:45 — Imperfect Effort Is Enough1:26 — Hearing the Spirit in Chaos1:56 — A Real-Life Gift in Action2:26 — When God Overrides Qualifications3:03 — Growth Beyond Natural Ability3:25 — Recognizing God’s Hand in Your Life

What if you already have the spiritual gifts you’ve been praying for?In this episode of Anchored, we dive into a powerful message inspired by David A. Bednar from the most recent General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We explore what it truly means to receive the gift of the Holy Ghost—and how spiritual gifts like faith and discernment are not distant blessings, but present realities meant to transform your daily life.If you’ve ever felt fear, uncertainty, or wondered whether you’re really “acting in faith,” this conversation will meet you right where you are. We share personal experiences of navigating fear, learning to trust Jesus Christ more deeply, and asking one life-changing question: If I truly have the gift of faith, how would I live?This episode will help you see yourself differently—not as someone waiting for strength, but as someone already equipped through the Savior’s love. As we align our thoughts with Him, we begin to experience His power in real, tangible ways.00:00 – Why This Talk Won’t Leave Us00:32 – Who Has Spiritual Gifts? (Answer: You)01:10 – Do I Actually Believe I Have Them?01:54 – When Fear Doesn’t Match Your Faith02:30 – Acting Like You Already Have the Gift02:57 – Letting Love Speak Through Faith03:37 – Why Spiritual Gifts Lead to Christ04:03 – Everyday Examples of Spiritual Gifts04:40 – Gifts That Strengthen Faith Daily05:11 – God’s Love Behind Every Gift

Does God stay when the pain doesn’t go away? In this powerful LDS testimony, we talk about chronic pain, family trials, doubt, and what a real relationship with Jesus Christ looks like when life doesn’t get easier.As a young girl, Jacque felt the Spirit before she understood what it meant.While gospel music played in her home, something settled quietly in her heart—a certainty that Jesus Christ was real, and that He knew her.She would need that certainty later.Her parents were the only ones in their families to join the Church.Faith was new. Hard. Sometimes lonely.Then came divorce, constant change, and the feeling of never quite knowing where she belonged. She wanted a strong family, a steady life, a faith that didn’t shake—but life didn’t unfold the way she imagined.She chose the covenant path anyway.Marriage. Children. Responsibility.And then a trial she couldn’t fix.For more than ten years, Jacque lived with chronic pain that never fully left.Prayers didn’t always bring relief.Answers didn’t always come quickly.And there were moments she wondered why a loving God would allow something that just kept going.What she learned in those years changed the way she saw Him forever.In this deeply honest conversation, Jacque shares what happened when her relationship with God stopped being something she talked about—and became something she depended on.When she told the Lord the truth about her anger, her fear, and her exhaustion… and felt compassion instead of distance.When repentance felt like healing.When covenants became something that held her steady instead of something she had to hold alone.This episode is about chronic pain.About faith that doesn’t come easily.About staying when it would be easier to step back.And about discovering that sometimes the moment you wonder if God is still there… is the moment you begin to know that He never left.0:00 Life Falls Apart: Losing Stability Early6:22 Searching for Safety in a Shaken World7:23 Choosing Covenants for Yourself7:38 Craving Family, Finding Eternal Love9:46 When Faith Becomes Performance13:01 The Trap of Earning God’s Love13:31 Chronic Pain & a Divine Awakening13:50 Learning to Feel Loved—Without Earning It14:20 Anger at God… and Why He Stayed17:46 Daily “Love Gathering” with the Lord32:08 Repentance = Telling the Truth36:05 Breaking Self-Protection & Receiving Love36:27 Healing Through Vulnerability & Example43:25 The Temple as a Spiritual Hospital44:33 “Where Else Would I Go?”—Christ Is My RockShow Notes: www.lionessatthedoor.com

Relationship with God, personal revelation, conversion story, enduring faith, trusting God through loss, miracles, priesthood blessings, and staying close to Jesus—this powerful LDS testimony is deeply moving.Dan didn’t just join the Church. He learned, over a lifetime, what it means to build a real relationship with God.As a teenager, he walked into church because of a girl. He stayed because, little by little, he began to feel something he had never known before—that God saw him, guided him, and was leading his life.That relationship would be tested again and again.Through a painful childhood, years of tension with his father, seasons of loneliness, devastating loss, frightening health crises, cancer, open-heart surgery, and the death of a daughter, Dan found himself returning to the same question: Would he trust God, even when he didn’t understand?This is not a story of easy answers.It is a story of wrestling with heaven. Of learning to rely on the Lord when life feels unbearable. Of discovering that sometimes God does not remove the trial—but He changes us in the middle of it.Dan shares how priesthood service, sacred impressions, miracles, and years of quiet faith deepened his relationship with God until it became something unshakable.Because when your relationship with Him becomes real, it changes the way you face everything else.If you have ever wondered whether God is really there, whether He knows your name, or whether He can carry you through what feels impossible, this episode will stay with you.0:00 – A friendship that changed everything1:04 – Joining the Church at 181:58 – A hard childhood and becoming resilient3:14 – “You might like me” moment4:31 – First experience at church5:13 – Opposition from his father6:03 – Meeting his wife and building a family7:07 – Finding strength through priesthood leaders8:06 – Seeing the Lord’s hand in opportunities9:00 – Conversion and temple sealing10:09 – Financial struggle and career shift12:09 – God opening unexpected doors14:32 – Called to serve in the bishopric16:23 – Ministering in moments of tragedy18:09 – Called as bishop20:37 – Learning to receive revelation22:09 – Becoming dependent on the Lord24:04 – Defending faith with love25:16 – A father’s heart begins to change27:03 – A miracle that saved his life30:05 – Cancer diagnosis and divine timing33:02 – Losing his daughter34:18 – Learning to let go and trust God36:07 – Trusting God in unanswered prayers37:59 – A full circle moment with his father40:05 – Personal conversion is required41:59 – Daily life centered on Christ43:23 – Strength through relationships45:24 – Faith in God’s purpose48:50 – Why I stay in the Church

Why do I choose to stay in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? In this heartfelt episode of the Anchored Podcast, we explore a deeply personal and powerful answer centered on one truth: Jesus Christ.For anyone questioning their faith, feeling spiritually tired, or wondering if they still belong, this conversation speaks directly to the heart. We share real experiences of coming to know Jesus Christ through temple worship, scripture study, and personal revelation. Even when transformation isn’t obvious at first, the Savior is quietly changing us—refining our hearts, strengthening our faith, and drawing us closer to Him.This episode also reflects on the words of eternal life found in the gospel of Jesus Christ and the peace that comes from staying anchored in Him. In moments of doubt, pain, or when loved ones step away from the Church, the Lord continues to reach out—through thoughts, music, dreams, and scripture—inviting us to stay.If you are searching for clarity, reassurance, or a renewed connection with Jesus Christ, this message will remind you that He is the reason to stay—and He will always meet you where you are.Faith isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about knowing where to turn. And again and again, we are led back to Him.✨ Share this with someone who may be struggling or questioning right now.#LDS #JesusChrist #Faith #Temple #BookOfMormon #StayAnchored #PersonalRevelation #AnchoredPodcast0:00 The Final Question We Always Ask0:15 Why Do You Stay in the LDS Church?0:29 “I Just Love Jesus”0:42 Coming to Know Christ in the Temple0:59 Am I Really Being Changed?1:15 Recognizing Subtle Transformation1:39 President Nelson’s Promise About the Temple2:05 “Where Else Would I Go?”2:21 The Words of Eternal Life2:39 Finding Jesus in the Scriptures3:03 When Faith Feels Hard or Painful3:25 The Lord Invites You to Stay3:43 “Stay With Me” — Finding Peace Again

What blessings come from staying in a covenant relationship with God? In this Anchored Podcast episode, we explore how covenants with Jesus Christ bring peace, joy, safety, and deep personal trust—even in the middle of life’s hardest challenges.If you’ve ever questioned your purpose, felt stuck, or wondered if your efforts are enough, this conversation will remind you that God is already working ahead of you. Through the story of Joseph in Genesis and modern personal experiences, we talk about how the Lord fulfills His promises, prepares deliverance, and strengthens His covenant people.This episode dives into what it truly means to be bound to God—not as restriction, but as freedom. Freedom to release control, to trust His timing, and to rest in His plan. Even when life feels uncertain or overwhelming, covenants anchor us in joy that doesn’t make logical sense—but is deeply real.If you’re seeking more peace, clarity, and a stronger relationship with Jesus Christ, this message will help you see how covenants are not just promises we make—but a source of lasting joy and divine support.Through scripture study, personal revelation, and lived experience, we discover that God goes before us—preparing solutions, strengthening loved ones, and fulfilling promises we may not yet see.✨ If this message speaks to you, share it with someone who needs hope and reassurance today.#LDS #Covenants #JesusChrist #ComeFollowMe #Faith #TrustGod #JoyInChrist #AnchoredPodcast0:00 Introducing the Covenant Question0:17 What Comes From Staying in Covenant?0:24 Feeling Safe, Seen, and Known by God0:41 A Powerful Insight from Genesis 451:05 Joseph’s Story: God Goes Before You1:34 God Preparing Deliverance in Advance1:54 Trusting What God Is Doing for Loved Ones2:06 What Has God Brought Into My Life?2:15 Unexpected Joy in the Middle of Struggle2:38 Feeling Lost Yet Still Held3:01 A Priesthood Blessing Reminder3:16 “God Can Make More of Your Life”3:25 Learning to Let Go and Trust Him3:41 Covenants Create Joy and Rest

How does God show you that He knows you personally? In this powerful episode of the Anchored Podcast, we explore real-life experiences of recognizing personal revelation, feeling seen by Jesus Christ, and discovering joy through unexpected callings. If you’ve ever wondered whether God hears your prayers or understands your struggles, this conversation will strengthen your testimony and deepen your relationship with Him.Through deeply personal stories, we discuss how answers to prayers don’t always come the way we expect—but they come perfectly. From struggling to feel joy in service to being called into a role that transforms the heart, this episode highlights how the Lord works individually with each of us. We also share a sacred temple experience where clarity, peace, and direction came in a moment of stillness.If you are seeking to feel God’s love, understand personal revelation, or strengthen your covenant relationship with Jesus Christ, this episode will remind you: He knows your name, He sees your efforts, and He is actively guiding your life.We believe that God is deeply involved in the details of our lives. Whether through callings, quiet impressions, or moments in the temple, He reveals Himself in ways that are personal and unmistakable.✨ If this episode resonates with you, share it with someone who needs to feel seen and known by God today.#LDS #JesusChrist #PersonalRevelation #Faith #Temple #Covenants #AnchoredPodcast0:00 Why We Ask This Question0:22 When Has God Shown He Knows You?0:39 Struggling to Feel Joy in Service1:03 A Prayer for Change at Dad’s Birthday1:15 Unexpected Calling, Unexpected Answer1:30 Discovering Real Joy Through Service1:50 Feeling Seen and Known by God2:17 “I Have Called Thee by Name”2:33 A Sacred Temple Experience3:11 Overwhelm Turns Into Clarity3:40 A Simpler, Inspired Vision4:05 “Let Me Lighten Your Load”

When life falls apart, when faith feels distant, and when everything you thought was certain starts to unravel, the Spirit may be closer than you think. This episode is about faith, heartbreak, second chances, and learning to follow Jesus Christ when the path makes no sense.The house was dark, but Cari couldn’t sleep.Too much had changed. Too many things she once felt sure about no longer felt steady. Her life looked nothing like she thought it would, and the faith that used to come so easily now felt just out of reach.She hadn’t planned to end up here.She was raised in a home where Jesus Christ was part of everything — scripture, prayer, family, purpose. As a young woman, she was strong in her beliefs, bold in her convictions, certain about the life she wanted to live.But life has a way of taking turns you never see coming.Choices led to places she never expected. Marriage brought joys she loved — and trials she never imagined. Fear, illness, and pressure slowly began to reshape the world she thought she understood.And in the middle of it all, something began to happen she couldn’t explain.Impressions she hadn’t asked for. Moments that felt too perfectly timed. A quiet feeling she thought she had lost.It didn’t come all at once. It never does.This is a story about what happens when the life you planned falls apart… and God begins leading you somewhere you never meant to go.TRIGGER WARNING:This episode includes discussion of abortion, pornography, satanic societies, as well as divorce, which may be sensitive for some listeners. Please take care as you listen.00:00 — He’s not distant—Jesus Christ is closer than you think.01:44 — Faith begins in the home—and shapes everything that follows.10:24 — When you truly ask for Him, be ready—He will come.12:30 — That moment with Christ can change your life forever.14:07 — The Holy Spirit speaks when you create space to listen.16:08 — Trials don’t mean God left—you’re being led through them.20:43 — Sometimes the Spirit says one thing: just go.24:25 — When you surrender, God shows you what really matters.29:34 — The real test is living truth and love at the same time.37:30 — The breaking you resist may be the blessing you prayed for.40:27 — God can’t fully use you until you let go of yourself.52:08 — Stop consuming your faith—start contributing to it.Show Notes: https://www.schooloflifemastery.com/operating-in-gods-economy Have you felt the weight of the world pressing down on you? The endless grind, the constant striving, the feeling that no amount of effort is enough to break free? I have. I’ve seen it in the faces of so many around me, in the restless eyes, the voices weary from chasing a promise that man’s economy cannot fulfill. And it breaks my heart. I look at the world we’ve built, and I see a system designed not to liberate, but to ensnare—to keep us producing, consuming, and bowing to the false gods of greed, control, and scarcity. But what if I told you that none of this was what we were created for? It's time to get back to basics and cultivate our relationship with the Holy Trinity, so we are strong in the latter days. 

What happens when your faith is tested—and everything you thought you knew starts to feel uncertain?In this Covenant Question, we ask one of the most real and revealing questions:Can you share a time when your covenant with God was tested?For many in the LDS faith, we expect challenges—but we don’t always expect the internal wrestle that comes with them. The moments where obedience feels unclear, emotions run high, and you’re left wondering if you’re getting it right.In this conversation, we share two deeply personal experiences—one about learning to let go of control and trust God in the middle of imperfection… and another about facing a faith crisis within family relationships that brought everything into question.Through prayer, scripture study, and temple worship, the answers didn’t come all at once—but they came. And with them came clarity, peace, and a renewed understanding of what it truly means to keep covenants with God.Because being tested isn’t a sign you’re doing something wrong—it may be the very thing that anchors you to Him.0:00 The Covenant Question: When Faith Is Tested0:17 “We Will Prove Them”—Why Tests Are Part of the Plan0:41 A Talk in Church That Didn’t Go as Planned1:14 Doing What God Asks (Even When It’s Hard)1:45 Frustration, Failure, and Letting Go of Control2:07 “I’m in the Midst”—A Powerful Correction from God2:50 When Family Challenges Shake Your Faith3:30 Searching for Truth in the Middle of Confusion4:26 “You Have to Tell Me What’s True”4:58 Revelation Through the Temple5:22 Realizing How Close You Were to Walking Away5:38 “I Knew I Was Home”

What does a real, daily relationship with Jesus Christ actually look like?In this Covenant Question, we move beyond the stories—and into real life. Because it’s one thing to hear powerful spiritual experiences… but it’s another to understand how someone actually walks with the Savior every single day.This is the exact question we ask our podcast guests:What does your relationship with the Lord look like in your daily life?In this conversation, you’ll hear a simple but powerful example of what it means to “look unto Christ in every thought”—not just in big moments, but in everyday decisions. From a prompting in a Costco aisle… to a quiet but direct correction while driving… this is what it looks like to live in ongoing conversation with God.For those in the LDS faith seeking a closer relationship with Jesus Christ, this episode will help you recognize how the Spirit speaks, how repentance plays a daily role, and how small choices either invite—or limit—His presence.Because walking with Jesus isn’t complicated.But it is intentional.And it might be simpler than you think.0:00 Why This Covenant Question Matters0:17 What Does Your Daily Relationship with God Look Like?0:32 A Prompting in Costco You Don’t Expect0:57 “Look Unto Me in Every Thought”1:44 The Power of Daily Repentance2:24 When Entertainment Pushes the Spirit Away2:48 Listening for God in Everyday Moments3:07 A Direct Answer from the Spirit3:24 “You Don’t Have the Luxury of Losing the Spirit”

What if one question could deepen your relationship with Jesus Christ?While we wait for new General Conference talks, we’re doing something a little different. Instead of our usual anchor points, we’re introducing Covenant Questions—the exact questions we ask our podcast guests to uncover real, lived relationships with God.Today’s question:When did your relationship with God become real to you?This isn’t about a perfect answer. It’s about recognizing the moments—big or small—where Heaven broke through.In this conversation, we share personal experiences of feeling the Spirit as a child, learning to recognize it, and later witnessing God move in very real, undeniable ways during a time of urgent need.For anyone in the LDS faith seeking to feel closer to the Savior, this question invites you to pause… reflect… and see your own story differently.Because often, God has already been there—we just need to recognize Him.Take this question with you today. Sit with it. Pray about it.Your answer might change more than you expect.0:00 Why We’re Shifting to Covenant Questions0:27 What These Questions Are (and Why They Matter)0:55 The First Question: When Did God Become Real?1:09 A Childhood Experience with the Spirit1:44 Learning to Recognize What That Feeling Was2:18 Nourishing Faith Over Time (Alma 32 Principle)2:50 “Did Not Our Hearts Burn Within Us?”3:23 Recognizing God in Real Time as an Adult3:47 A Family Crisis and a Step of Faith4:05 Watching God Provide in Miraculous Ways4:52 When God Becomes Undeniably Real

What does it truly mean to become a disciple of Jesus Christ—especially when you feel like you’ve fallen short? In this AnchorPoint episode, we explore powerful teachings from Russell M. Nelson about our divine identity as children of God, children of the covenant, and disciples of Jesus Christ. If you’ve ever wondered how to stay faithful when you feel imperfect, this message will speak directly to your heart.Discipleship is not about being all in or all out—it is about becoming. Line upon line, step by step, we grow into who the Savior knows we can be. Through the deeply relatable story of Peter the Apostle, we see what it looks like to love Jesus Christ, make mistakes, and still be called, trusted, and transformed. Peter denied Christ—but that was not the end. Through the grace of Jesus Christ, he became bold, faithful, and powerful in his testimony.If you feel like you’ve “blown it,” this is your reminder: Jesus Christ meets you exactly where you are. He still sees your potential. He still invites you to follow Him. And He is not finished with you.CHAPTERS 00:00 Our Identity: Children of God & Covenant00:20 What Defines a Disciple of Jesus Christ00:44 Discipleship Is a Process (Line Upon Line)01:07 Becoming vs. Being Perfect01:27 Why Peter’s Story Matters01:52 When We Feel Like We’ve Failed02:19 The Power of Christ to Transform02:48 From Fear to Boldness in Christ03:12 Christ Meets You Where You Are03:37 Still Called: “Feed My Sheep”04:01 Becoming Who Christ Sees in You

What does it really mean to love like Jesus Christ when life feels overwhelming, busy, and inconvenient? In this AnchorPoint episode, we dive into a powerful and deeply relatable question: “Am I too busy to love like Christ?” Drawing from teachings connected to Joseph Smith and the Savior’s example, this conversation explores how true discipleship is less about checking boxes of service and more about allowing our hearts to be changed through the Atonement of Jesus Christ.If you’ve ever struggled to feel joy in serving others, questioned your willingness to show up, or felt frustrated that Christlike love doesn’t come naturally—this message is for you. We talk openly about real-life moments of failure, spiritual prompting, and the quiet invitation to shift from “What do I get out of this?” to “How can I truly love this person?” Through honest stories and gospel-centered reflection, you’ll see how the Lord works with willing hearts, not perfect ones.This episode will help you understand how to access the power of Jesus Christ to soften your heart, increase your capacity to love, and align your priorities with eternal truth—even in the middle of everyday life.Chapters 00:00 – Am I Too Busy to Love Like Christ?00:14 – What It Means to Take Upon the Name of Christ00:29 – Struggling to Feel Joy in Service00:58 – Willing to Serve… But Not Loving It01:23 – Why Don’t I Love Serving Like Others Do?01:40 – The Shift: From Self-Focus to Christlike Love02:04 – Loving People First, Then Serving02:10 – Praying for a Change of Heart02:27 – Real-Life Story: When Service Feels Inconvenient03:07 – Choosing Reaction vs. Christlike Response03:49 – Seeing Others Through Christ’s Eyes04:06 – Missed Opportunities to Love More Fully04:19 – Not Being Too Busy for People04:28 – The Atonement: Learning, Not Perfection04:44 – Letting Christ Change Your Heart

What does it really mean to take upon us the name of Jesus Christ? In this AnchorPoint, we explore what covenant living looks like in real, everyday life—not just in big, dramatic moments, but in the small, simple ways we follow Him. If you’ve ever wondered how to always remember Him, stand as a witness of God, or feel more confident in your discipleship of Jesus Christ, this message will meet you right where you are.Through powerful insights inspired by Elder Couvelier (on covenant identity and discipleship), we talk about how keeping our covenants means choosing to bring light, hope, and service into every interaction. Whether it’s a quiet, faith-filled conversation, trusting the Spirit in uncertain moments, or acting on small promptings to serve others—this is what it looks like to truly live as a disciple of Jesus Christ.You don’t have to do something extraordinary to be a witness of Him. As members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we are called to simple, consistent acts of faith, love, and obedience that invite the Spirit and bless lives.If you’ve been seeking more purpose, more peace, or a deeper connection to Jesus Christ—this AnchorPoint will remind you: you are already living it.Chapters:00:00 Taking Upon the Name of Jesus Christ (Covenants Explained)00:23 What It Means to Always Remember Him (LDS Covenant Living)00:50 Standing as a Witness of Christ in All Circumstances01:25 Real-Life Examples of Courage and Discipleship02:29 How Do I Live This? Making the Gospel Personal02:49 Simple Ways to Be a Witness of Jesus Christ Daily03:32 Creating Light-Filled Conversations About Faith and Trust04:07 Feeling the Spirit Through Sharing Faith in Christ04:24 Small Acts of Service That Reflect Jesus Christ05:03 Following Spiritual Nudges to Bring Light to Others

Childhood trauma, father wounds, forgiveness, and finding peace through Jesus Christ. If life feels messy, overwhelming, or without the Spirit, this story shows how healing, faith, and daily connection with the Savior can change everything.Steve grew up in a home where anger lived close to the surface and peace never stayed long. Some memories never left him. Some questions never had answers. And some wounds followed him far into adulthood, shaping the way he saw himself, his father, and even God.Years later, a message from the past forced him to face everything he thought he had buried.What followed was not quick, and it was not easy. Old pain surfaced. Forgiveness felt impossible. And the life he had built suddenly felt unsettled.But in the middle of the mess, something unexpected happened.Small daily choices. Quiet prayers. Scriptures opened early in the morning. A decision to stop running and start listening.Little by little, the chaos began to give way to clarity.This is a story about the weight of childhood, the courage to forgive, and the moment a man realizes the second half of his life does not have to look like the first.Because when the Spirit is missing, everything feels harder. And when the Spirit returns, peace finds its way back too.TRIGGER WARNING:This episode includes discussion of abuse, anger, childhood trauma, and prison which may be sensitive for some listeners. Please take care as you listen.Show Notes: www.stevehaycock.com

What if the Final Judgment isn’t something to fear—but something you will recognize with peace?In this powerful Anchored podcast episode, we dive into a profound teaching from Elder David A. Bednar: “We are our own judges.” Through the doctrine of Jesus Christ—faith, repentance, and coming unto Him—we explore how our daily choices shape who we are becoming and how that transformation prepares us to stand confidently at the “pleasing bar of God.”This episode is for anyone in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints seeking to understand repentance in a more joyful, healing way. What if repentance isn’t about shame—but about becoming? What if Jesus Christ is not waiting to condemn—but to teach, guide, and refine you with love?We also reflect on a recent message from President Dallin H. Oaks, breaking down four simple, powerful steps: trust in Jesus Christ, be humble, ask for help through the Holy Ghost, and be patient as you endure to the end.If you’ve ever struggled with feeling “not enough,” feared judgment, or wrestled with repentance—this conversation will help you feel peace, clarity, and a deeper connection to the Savior.Because in the end… you won’t be surprised by where you stand. You’ll know.Chapters 00:00 – We Are Our Own Judges | Understanding Final Judgment (LDS Doctrine)00:20 – Becoming Through Christ | Who Are You Becoming Spiritually?00:50 – The Doctrine of Christ Explained | Faith & Repentance Made Simple01:19 – Why the Judgment Can Be a “Pleasing Bar” | Finding Peace in Christ01:44 – Repentance Reframed | From Shame to Joy in Jesus Christ02:03 – Weaknesses Made Strong | How the Savior Changes Us02:30 – President Oaks’ 4-Step Pattern | Trust, Humility, Ask, Be Patient03:14 – Enduring to the End | The Simple Path Back to Jesus Christ

What really matters at the Final Judgment—what we do, or what we become? In this powerful Anchor Point, we explore a profound teaching from Elder David A. Bednar about how our thoughts, choices, and actions shape who we are becoming through Jesus Christ. This conversation dives deep into the doctrine that judgment is not just about a checklist of good and bad works, but about the transformation of our hearts.If you’ve ever wrestled with concern, uncertainty, or even fear about someone you love—or about your own standing before God—this episode will speak directly to your soul. Through a deeply personal story, we uncover how the Spirit teaches us to see others (and ourselves) the way the Savior does: by their fruits.This Anchor Point is for anyone seeking peace, clarity, and confidence in their relationship with Jesus Christ. Learn how turning to the scriptures invites personal revelation, calms fear, and strengthens your ability to discern truth. As disciples of Christ, we are not just here to do good—we are here to become like Him.Chapters 00:00 Becoming Like Christ vs Just Doing Good00:09 Elder Bednar on Final Judgment & Transformation00:18 What We Become Through Jesus Christ00:27 Spiritual Change vs Checking Boxes00:35 Learning Who We Truly Are in Christ00:42 Story: Judging Character vs Seeing Truth00:50 Book Characters & What They Reveal01:10 Concern, Fear, and Seeking Understanding01:26 Turning to God in Emotional Uncertainty01:41 Scripture Revelation: “By Their Fruits”01:58 Discerning Christlike Character & Actions02:22 Trusting Spiritual Discernment Over Fear02:37 The Power of Seeing Through the Savior’s Eyes02:45 Turning to Christ for Peace & Clarity02:52 Personal Revelation Through Scripture Study03:01 Hearing the Savior’s Voice in Your Life03:09 Finding Lasting Peace in Jesus Christ

What does it really mean to stand at the “pleasing bar of God”? Why does judgment feel terrifying to so many, when the Book of Mormon teaches that it can actually be a moment of peace, love, and even joy?In this Anchored episode, we dive deep into David A. Bednar’s teachings, Moroni’s powerful words in the Book of Mormon, and the true nature of Jesus Christ as our Judge—not harsh, not condemning, but perfectly loving, merciful, and just. If you’ve ever wondered how to overcome fear of judgment, how to truly understand the character of Christ, or how to feel confident in your relationship with Him, this episode will speak directly to your heart.We explore how fear often comes from relying on ourselves—asking, “Am I doing enough?”—instead of trusting in the grace, mercy, and love of the Savior. Through relatable experiences and spiritual insight, you’ll see how the **Doctrine of Christ—faith, repentance, baptism, receiving the Holy Ghost, and enduring to the end—**is not meant to burden you, but to transform you.This episode is an invitation to stop fearing God and start coming to know Him.Because when you truly know Him… you’ll realize there was never anything to fear.Chapters: 0:00 – They Are Their Own Judges (Elder Bednar Insight) 0:09 – The “Pleasing Bar of God” (Moroni, Book of Mormon) 0:29 – Why We Fear Judgment (Relying on Ourselves) 0:54 – The True Character of Jesus Christ (Love, Mercy, Grace) 1:21 – Letting Go of “Am I Enough?” (Trusting the Savior) 1:44 – Knowing God Personally Removes Fear 2:09 – God Is Not Scary (Healing Our View of Him) 2:39 – How to Build a Relationship with God Through Prayer 2:55 – The Doctrine of Christ Changes Your Heart 3:24 – Ask to Feel His Love—He Will Answer

LDS faith, BYU Cougarettes, personal revelation, trusting God’s timing, motherhood as divine calling, LDS women, composing sacred music, Latter-day Saint testimony, spiritual gifts, Jesus Christ—this episode is about becoming.She was on the team.The practices were long. The performance was coming. Sixty thousand people would soon fill the stadium.But before the spotlight ever touched her face… she walked away.Not because she failed. Not because she wasn’t good enough. But because heaven whispered something better.In a quiet classroom, she felt it clearly: “This is where you belong.”Instead of stage lights, she chose a piano bench. Instead of applause, she chose four-hour practice days. Instead of finishing quickly, she chose motherhood first.Five children. Years of hidden sacrifice. A music degree completed after 45. A platform built in a world that didn’t even exist when she was 18.She didn’t miss her moment.She honored her calling.Her gifts were never singular. They were twofold: Motherhood. And composing music that testifies of Jesus Christ.This is a story about trusting revelation. About obedience before recognition. About how God prepares us in private for influence we cannot yet see.If you’ve ever wondered whether stepping away means stepping backward… If you’ve wrestled with balancing gifts and family… If you’ve questioned the timing of your dreams…This episode will remind you:God magnifies what we surrender. And nothing consecrated to Him is ever wasted.🎧 Listen now and be anchored in Christ.00:00 — Following God When It Doesn’t Make Sense | Trusting Spiritual Promptings  00:35 — Meeting Shauna Edwards | Music, Faith, and Testifying of Jesus Christ  03:20 — “You Don’t Belong Here” | Recognizing the Spirit’s Redirecting Voice  06:15 — “This Is Where You Belong” | Receiving Clear Personal Revelation  07:07 — Choosing Faith Over Recognition | Trusting God’s Path in the Quiet Work  09:32 — God’s Plan Is Greater Than Ours | Trusting What We Cannot Yet See  11:43 — You Are Not Behind | God Uses Every Season for His Purposes  14:07 — Growing a Testimony of Jesus Christ | Learning Through Creation and Trials  15:49 — Is Jesus a God of Miracles—or Limitations in Your Life?  17:10 — Overcoming Fear to Fulfill God’s Work | Trusting His Promises  19:30 — Offering Your “Five Loaves and Two Fishes” to Christ  21:45 — When God Shows Up | Real Miracles in the Middle of Uncertainty  25:23 — Motherhood and Divine Purpose | Becoming Through Raising Children  28:17 — “Just Love Them” | Christlike Parenting That Changes Hearts  30:25 — Trusting God With Your Children | Letting Him Do the Saving  33:20 — Don’t Rush the Sacred Years | The Eternal Value of Motherhood  36:37 — When Life Breaks You | Faith Through Health Trials and Loss  38:20 — You Are Not Your Talents | Remembering Your Identity in Christ  40:28 — Humility, Weakness, and Relying Fully on the Savior  42:23 — Surrendering to God Again and Again | Trusting Without Knowing  44:13 — Why I Stay in the Church | Anchored in Jesus Christ and CovenantsShow Notes: shawnaedwardsmusic.comFollow Shawna Edwards:Instagram: @shawnaedwardsmusicYouTube: @shawnaedwardsmusicFacebook: @shawnaedwardsmusic

What does it actually mean to rest in the Lord through our covenants? For members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the sacrament is more than a weekly ordinance—it is an invitation to come unto Christ, renew our covenants, and find spiritual rest.In this Anchor Point from the Anchored Podcast, we talk about the peace and protection that come from covenant keeping and why the sacrament can feel like a place of refuge when life feels overwhelming. As we remember Jesus Christ, renew our baptismal covenants, and seek the companionship of the Holy Ghost, we discover that we don’t have to carry everything alone.We discuss what resting in our covenants actually looks like in real life—softening our hearts, trusting the Lord, and allowing Him to do what we cannot. When we slow down, listen to the Spirit, and lean into our relationship with Jesus Christ, the burden becomes lighter and the path becomes clearer.You’ll also hear real experiences of how the Lord shows up in simple but powerful ways when we trust Him and allow ourselves to rest in His grace.If you’ve ever felt exhausted trying to do everything yourself, this conversation will remind you that Jesus Christ invites us to come, partake, renew, and rest.0:00 Elder Jaggi: The Temple Altar as a Place of Rest 0:09 Resting in Our Covenants With Jesus Christ 0:26 The Sacrament Table: Christ’s Invitation to Rest 1:03 Finding Peace and Rest Through the Sacrament 1:28 Taking the Sacrament Covenant Into Daily Life 1:50 Clark G. Gilbert Story: Trusting the Lord in Our Callings 2:14 Elder Packer’s Counsel: You’re Not Doing This Alone 2:46 What It Means to Truly Rest in Our Covenants 3:03 Trusting the Lord With Life’s Overwhelming Moments 3:41 Creating Daily Holy Space With God 4:23 Personal Revelation: Asking God for Guidance 5:02 A Simple Prompting That Changed Everything 5:25 How the Savior Softens Our Hearts

The adversary’s goal is simple: separate us from Jesus Christ.In this Anchor Point conversation inspired by Elder Jaggi, we talk about why the sacrament is one of the Lord’s greatest protections for our souls. Each week we are invited to come to the sacrament table and renew the covenants that bind us to Jesus Christ—covenants that protect us from the adversary’s efforts to pull us away from Him.But sometimes going to sacrament meeting isn’t easy. Sometimes it’s painful. Sometimes it feels easier not to go.Yet the quiet whisperings of the Spirit remind us that distance from Christ is exactly what the adversary wants—and that peace is always found by coming back to Him.We also discuss the powerful gift of the Holy Ghost, and how—even when our efforts aren’t perfect—the Lord honors a willing heart. As we come to the sacrament and do what we can, the Holy Ghost sanctifies us, strengthens us, and helps us stay anchored to Jesus Christ.This Anchor Point is a reminder that our covenants are protection, and the Savior is always inviting us back to Him.0:00 Elder Jaggi: The Adversary Is the Great Separator 0:30 The Sacrament: Our Covenant Protection 0:58 When the Adversary Tries to Keep Us from Church 1:32 Real-Life Example: Covenants Bring Protection 2:08 When Church Feels Painful to Attend 3:28 A Spiritual Prompting: “Let Us All Press On” 4:04 Why We Need the Sacrament Every Week 4:41 Missing the Sacrament and Seeking the Holy Ghost 5:27 The Blessing of Returning to the Sacrament 5:54 Sanctification Through the Holy Ghost

What does it mean to place something on the altar of God? In the gospel of Jesus Christ, the symbolism of the altar appears throughout scripture—from ancient temple worship to our modern covenant discipleship. In this Anchor Point episode, we explore what it really means to place our challenges, desires, and even our will on the altar of the Lord and allow Him to sanctify both the offering and the offering giver.Drawing from gospel principles familiar to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we discuss how the altar represents sacrifice, consecration, sanctification, and a broken heart and contrite spirit. How does the Lord use our trials, struggles, and sacrifices to shape us into disciples of Jesus Christ? And how does the act of surrendering something sacred to God become part of our covenant relationship with Him?Elder Jaggi joins us in a thoughtful conversation about the deeper meaning of altars—both ancient and personal—and how disciples today can understand the spiritual purpose behind placing something on the altar of the Lord.We reflect on what we personally place on the altar in our lives—our challenges, fears, hopes, and desires—and how the Lord uses those offerings to sanctify us in the process. Often the very things we bring to the altar become sacred as the Lord refines our hearts and aligns our will with His.We also talk about prayer as a modern expression of the altar. When we kneel in prayer, we symbolically kneel at our own altar—bringing our burdens, gratitude, questions, and sacrifices before Heavenly Father. In those quiet moments, offering a broken heart and a contrite spirit, we allow God to transform us.This conversation is a reminder that discipleship is not just about what we give up—it’s about what the Lord makes of us as we place our lives on His altar.0:00 Why Elder Jaggi’s Message Matters0:14 What the Altar Represents0:40 Sanctification Through the Atonement1:22 The Purpose of the Altar1:46 Altars and the Sacrifice of Jesus Christ1:53 A Personal Temple Experience2:29 Taking Questions to Heavenly Father2:44 When the Lord Answers Prayer3:06 The Sanctifying Power of Prayer3:34 Kneeling at Our Personal Altar4:05 Offering a Broken Heart and Contrite Spirit

LDS conversion story • Book of Mormon testimony • returning to church • faith crisis • priesthood • repentance • personal revelation • Jesus Christ • restored gospel • coming back to GodHe thought he had moved on.Faith was part of his past — something familiar, but distant. Years passed as he chased dreams, built a life, and quietly wondered if God still had a place in it.Then came a turning point he didn’t expect.A simple invitation reopened questions he thought were settled. As he wrestled with belief, purpose, and who he wanted to become, he realized something unsettling: he had never truly asked God for himself.What follows is a story of quiet miracles, hard choices, and discovering that testimony isn’t inherited — it’s forged.A powerful journey about coming back, finding Jesus Christ in unexpected places, and learning that sometimes the road home begins the moment we admit we’re lost.00:00 — The Book of Mormon Saved My Life 00:40 — Meet Madison Bills 02:18 — Leaving Church at a Young Age 03:05 — Returning to the Book of Mormon in a Time of Need 04:16 — Gaining a Testimony for Herself 07:12 — Coming Back to Church and Moving Forward in Faith 08:02 — Creating The Last Page Through Prayer and Miracles 14:23 — Responsibility, Blessings, and Financial Refinement 17:01 — Wrestling With Tithing and Choosing Faith 21:10 — Following God to Atlanta 25:00 — Building a Relationship With Jesus Christ 28:10 — Exploring Other Beliefs and Choosing Christ 31:54 — Agency, Accountability, and the Price Jesus Paid 35:34 — From Curiosity to Commitment 40:20 — What Her Parents Did Right 43:30 — The Power of Loving Without Pressure 47:58 — Hope for Parents With Children on a Faith Journey 51:49 — Why She Chooses to Stay in the Church 55:30 — Final TestimonyShow notes: https://pro.imdb.com/name/nm8147567?ref_=nm_menu_shr

In this Anchor Point from Elder D. Todd Christofferson’s General Conference talk “Look to God and Live,” we explore covenant keeping, prayer, crying unto God continually, gratitude day and night, and making Jesus Christ our highest priority.What does it truly mean to “look to God”?It’s not perfection. It’s direction.Looking to Him means:• Striving to keep the commandments a little better each day• Crying unto Him continually in prayer• Counseling with the Lord in daily decisions• Letting gratitude shape our hearts• Choosing His peace over fear and insecurityWe don’t have to master it overnight. We look to Him by trying again. By lifting our eyes instead of lowering them. When insecurity whispers, the invitation is always the same: look up.We do not look down to find Him.We look up—to our Father.We look up—to Jesus Christ.And as we make Him not just a priority, but the highest priority, His presence steadies our hearts. We remember who we are—children of God—and we feel His peace replace our fear.Look up. Look to Him. Live.00:00 – Anchor Point Introduction | We All Need More Jesus Christ00:05 – What Does It Mean to “Look to God”? (Alma’s Teaching Explained)00:14 – Keep His Commandments, Cry Continually, Counsel with the Lord00:28 – Progress, Not Perfection: Obedience and Immediate Blessings00:52 – Peter Walking on Water: When We Stop Looking at Christ01:18 – Elder Christofferson: Making God Our Highest Priority01:42 – When Fear, Worry, and Pressure Become Louder Than Faith02:04 – Letting God Lead: Trusting Him Over Anxiety and Control02:48 – Overcoming Insecurity Through Spiritual Promptings03:15 – “Look Up” – Remembering We Are Children of God03:44 – Moses’ Brazen Serpent: Look to God and Live03:57 – Temple Symbolism: Always Looking Up to the Mountain of the Lord04:07 – Lifted by Christ: Blessings Come When We Look Up04:12 – Stay Anchored in Jesus Christ#LookToGod #JesusChrist #GeneralConference #CovenantPath #Prayer #ChildrenOfGod #LDSTeachings #ComeUntoChrist

In this Anchor Point from Elder D. Todd Christofferson’s General Conference talk “Look to God and Live,” we explore what it truly means to prosper in the land—through covenant keeping, the companionship of the Holy Ghost, and abiding in the Lord’s presence.The scriptures teach that if we do not keep the commandments, we are cut off from the Lord’s presence. Elder Christofferson reminds us, “Oh, how we need the Holy Ghost.” Prosperity isn’t just material blessing—it is spiritual guidance, daily revelation, and living with the Spirit as our constant companion.In this episode we discuss:• What “prosper in the land” really means in LDS doctrine• How the Holy Ghost speaks—promptings, peace, impressions, clarity• How obedience and covenant faithfulness invite the Spirit• Avoiding influences that drive away the Lord’s presence• Resting in the steady guidance of the Holy GhostTrue prosperity is not found in ease—it’s found in companionship with the Spirit. When we live worthy of His presence, we receive inspiration, protection, and direction for daily life.This is how we prosper. This is how we live.00:00 – Anchor Point Introduction | We All Need More Jesus Christ 00:08 – Elder Christofferson on “Prosper in the Land” Explained 00:18 – Prosperity in the Land = Companionship of the Holy Ghost 00:22 – “Keep My Commandments” and Not Being Cut Off from His Presence 00:34 – Why We Desperately Need the Guiding Influence of the Holy Ghost 00:43 – Personal Story: Feeling Cut Off from the Spirit at Girls Camp 01:16 – Can You “Just Let the Spirit Speak”? The Role of Preparation 01:52 – Due Diligence + Revelation: How the Holy Ghost Really Guides Us 02:45 – How the Holy Ghost Speaks: Preparation, Promptings, Confirmation 03:05 – Living Daily with the Companionship of the Holy Ghost 03:24 – What If We Truly Believed the Spirit Is Guiding Us Every Day? 03:53 – President Christofferson: How the Spirit Enhances Our Gifts 04:09 – Avoiding Poor Decisions Through the Holy Ghost’s Guidance 04:18 – True Prosperity Is Spiritual Guidance and Divine Direction 04:24 – Stay Anchored in Christ

In this Anchor Point inspired by Elder D. Todd Christofferson’s General Conference talk “Look to God and Live,” we explore how turning to Jesus Christ in our sorrow, covenant keeping, temple worship, and scripture study heals broken hearts. When life feels chaotic, painful, or overwhelming, the Savior is not absent—He is present in the covenant path.What does it mean to look to God and live when your heart aches?How do we find Christ in suffering instead of suffering in silence?We talk about:• Finding Jesus Christ in grief and personal trials• The power of covenant community and covenant belonging• Healing through the scriptures and temple worship• Staying anchored to Christ when life feels horrific• Letting sorrow soften—not harden—your heartYou are not meant to suffer alone. The covenant path was designed for moments like this. As we look to Him, we live. Even in heartbreak. Especially in heartbreak.00:00 – Anchor Point Introduction | We All Need More Jesus Christ00:07 – Elder Christofferson’s “Look to God and Live” Overview00:16 – Tragic Bus Accident in Africa | Faith in Devastating Loss00:44 – “Jesus Christ Is With Us Even When Our Hearts Hurt”01:21 – Finding Purpose in Sorrow and Grief Through Christ01:40 – Personal Story: Turning to Church After Losing a Child02:12 – Why Go to Sacrament Meeting in the Middle of Heartbreak?02:54 – Does Tragedy Create Faith—or Do Spiritual Habits Prepare Us?03:32 – Finding Jesus Christ in the Book of Mormon (Moroni)04:05 – What It Means to Look to God and Live Today04:14 – Healing Hearts Through Covenant Faithfulness04:24 – Stay Anchored in Jesus Christ#JesusChrist #GeneralConference #CovenantPath #LDSTalk #LookToGodAndLive #ComeUntoChrist #TempleBlessings #ChristianHealing

Divorce, faith in Jesus Christ, adding oil to your lamp, spiritual preparation, healing through trials, LDS testimony, temple worship, and trusting God when life breaks apart.She loved the Church. She sang in the choir. She believed she had a good marriage.Then one day, everything changed.In this deeply personal episode of the Anchored Podcast, Shayla shares how divorce landed unexpectedly in her lap — and how the Savior quietly prepared her long before the crisis came. Through temple worship, prayer, scripture study, and the parable of the ten virgins, she discovered what it really means to add oil to your lamp before the darkness arrives.Nothing was fixed overnight.But somewhere in the middle of the breaking, she began to recognize Christ — and discover He had never stepped away.If you’ve ever felt invisible at church, wondered where God was in your pain, or asked how to keep going when faith feels fragile — this conversation will meet you there.🎧 Listen now and discover:• How spiritual preparation sustains us in crisis• Why agency and consent matter in relationships• What “oil in your lamp” actually looks like in real life• How Jesus Christ heals what He doesn’t immediately remove00:00 God’s Care in Suffering00:44 Meet Shayla Hakizimana01:54 Feeling Out of Place in a Family-Centered Church03:25 Temple Marriage, Big Dreams, and Sudden Divorce05:27 Guided by the Spirit Through Divorce06:44 Agency, Sealing Power, and Letting Go08:22 Divorced in the Church: Belonging and Healing09:23 Healing from Hurtful Words10:24 The Tabernacle Choir as a Place of Healing11:26 “Consider the Lilies” and a Personal Message from God13:17 The Ten Virgins and Preparing for Trials15:00 Oil in Your Lamp: Building a Relationship with God16:45 Jesus Christ Brings Light for the Next Step17:31 Learning to Hear Revelation19:42 How to Fill Your Lamp with Oil21:18 Trusting God After Betrayal22:34 Joy in the Middle of Trial24:31 Lessons from Single Life26:28 Choosing Agency Over Victimhood27:59 Ministering to Divorced Members31:13 Say Something: Ministering Through Awkwardness33:47 Music, Discipleship, and the Spirit37:33 Anxiety, Meditation, and Peace in Christ41:05 Staying Anchored in the Wilderness42:22 Why I Stay in the Church of Jesus Christ#LDS #JesusChrist #FaithInTrials #HealingAfterDivorce #AnchoredPodcast

In this Anchor Point, we study Elder Matthew S. Holland’s General Conference message Forsake Not Your Own Mercy and explore repentance, running from God, fear, spiritual avoidance, and how Jesus Christ seeks us when we feel distant or unworthy.We ask an honest question: Are we running from God?Sometimes we pull away because of fear. Fear that we’ve disappointed Him. Fear that we aren’t strong enough. Fear that we’ll have to do it alone. Many of us quietly believe we must handle our struggles ourselves.But what if God never intended us to run alone?In this episode, we talk about the invitation to stop running away from the Lord and instead run with Him. Heavenly Father does not expect self-reliance without Him. Through the Atonement of Jesus Christ, He promises strength, companionship, and growth far beyond what we could accomplish on our own.We also explore the powerful truth that even when we distance ourselves, the Lord continues to pursue us. He seeks us. He calls to us. He runs after us—not in condemnation, but in mercy.If you’ve felt spiritually distant, overwhelmed, or hesitant to turn toward God again, this Anchor Point will remind you that He is not retreating. He is reaching.0:00 — Why We All Need Jesus Christ0:05 — Studying “Forsake Not Your Own Mercy” (General Conference)0:16 — Jonah: Running From God0:28 — Fear and Avoiding Spiritual Responsibility0:39 — “Lying Vanities” of the Adversary0:56 — Everyday Temptation and Spiritual Promptings1:24 — When We Ignore the Spirit2:05 — How the Repentant Jonah Turned Back to God2:30 — Turning to Prayer, Temple, and Covenants2:51 — Clinging to Christ Through Service and Gratitude3:05 — What Are We Running From?3:14 — Following Promptings We Don’t Want3:41 — Learning the Organ: Obedience and Growth4:10 — The Lord Strengthens Us When We Try4:31 — God Makes Us More Than We Are4:50 — Overcoming Fear Through Faith5:41 — Turning Back to the Savior5:52 — God Never Stops Pursuing Us5:58 — Stay Anchored in Jesus Christ#LDS #GeneralConference #MatthewSHolland #AtonementOfJesusChrist #Repentance #FaithInTrials #ComeUntoChrist #GodsMercy #AnchoredPodcast

In this Anchor Point, we study Elder Matthew S. Holland’s General Conference message Forsake Not Your Own Mercy and discuss repentance, forgiveness, weakness, feeling unworthy, and trusting Jesus Christ to forgive us again and again.We talk honestly about those moments when we didn’t mean to make mistakes—but still fall short. When we feel like we “blow it” again and again, it’s easy to wonder if Heavenly Father is still willing to forgive us.This episode explores the comforting truth that God fully understands mortality, weakness, and human imperfection. Through the Atonement of Jesus Christ, His mercy is endless, patient, and always available.We discuss why the Savior invites us to come to Him repeatedly—without fear, shame, or hesitation—and how true repentance brings healing, confidence, and spiritual strength.You’ll be reminded that no matter how many times you stumble, Christ is big enough, loving enough, and powerful enough to lift you again.If you’ve ever struggled with guilt, discouragement, or feeling “not good enough,” this episode will help you feel hope, peace, and renewed trust in God’s grace.✨ Subscribe for more Anchor Points focused on Jesus Christ, repentance, healing, and covenant strength.0:00 — Why We All Need Jesus Christ0:05 — Studying “Forsake Not Your Own Mercy” (General Conference)0:19 — When Mistakes Feel Spiritually Crushing0:37 — “I Didn’t Mean To” and Human Weakness1:16 — Repentance Means Repairing the Damage1:43 — Spiritual Maturity Through the Atonement2:04 — Is God’s Grace Big Enough for Me?2:12 — Family Fasting and Trusting God’s Power2:33 — Is Our Faith Being Diluted?2:53 — God’s Grace Is Enough3:31 — I Am Nothing Without Christ3:46 — Praying for Struggling Family Members4:07 — Temple Prayer Roll and Power of Prayer4:23 — Trusting God With Many Needs4:34 — We’re In This Together Through Christ4:40 — Stay Anchored in Jesus Christ#LDS #Repentance #Forgiveness #AtonementOfJesusChrist #GeneralConference #FeelingUnworthy #ComeUntoChrist #FaithInChrist #GodsMercy #AnchoredPodcast

In this Anchor Point, we study Elder Matthew S. Holland’s General Conference talk Forsake Not Your Own Mercy and explore the Fall, the Atonement of Jesus Christ, trials, faith, repentance, and finding joy through hardship in God’s plan of happiness.We discuss why having a testimony of the Fall is essential to understanding God’s purpose for mortality and how pain, opposition, and weakness help us access deeper joy through Jesus Christ.Together, we explore how resisting trials can delay healing—and how trusting the Savior allows His mercy to meet us right where we are. Christ is ready and willing to strengthen us through His Atonement, offering peace, perspective, and hope.We also reflect on how adversity deepens gratitude for health and blessings and prepares us to become a Zion people—ready to build God’s kingdom and welcome the Savior.If you are struggling, seeking spiritual clarity, or longing to feel God’s mercy more fully, this episode will remind you that His grace is available now—and that every trial can refine you for greater joy.0:00 — Why We All Need Jesus Christ0:08 — Studying “Forsake Not Your Own Mercy” (General Conference)0:26 — Why the Fall Is Necessary for Joy0:43 — Building a Testimony of the Fall1:09 — Learning Compassion Through Personal Trials1:55 — Seeing Pain Through the Atonement2:20 — Gratitude After Sickness and Loss3:26 — Why Opposition Helps Us Feel Joy3:47 — The Plan of Happiness Explained4:02 — Our Bodies, Trials, and Turning to Christ4:19 — Feeling God’s Presence Through Scripture and Temple Worship4:44 — Second Nephi 9 and Seeing God4:58 — Enoch and Becoming a Zion People5:10 — Covenant Confidence Through Christ5:18 — Eve’s Choice and God’s Plan of Redemption5:46 — Mercy Through the Atonement of Jesus Christ5:55 — Stay Anchored in Christ

Personal revelation | Hearing the Holy Ghost | LDS conversion story | Recognizing spiritual promptings | Faith in Jesus Christ | God’s guidanceBill wasn’t looking for God. His life felt full, predictable, and good. But certain moments wouldn’t let him go — a quiet experience at Temple Square, a stranger placing a Book of Mormon in his hands, a feeling that stayed long after the moment passed.Nothing dramatic happened. No lightning. No instant answers. Just small impressions that kept returning.Years later, when Bill finally asked Heavenly Father what to do, the response came differently than he expected — through missionaries, scripture study, quiet promptings, and the unmistakable influence of the Holy Ghost. Piece by piece, his testimony began to grow, not through one life-changing event, but through many small moments that suddenly connected.This episode of the Anchored Podcast explores personal revelation, conversion, and how God often speaks in ways we almost miss. If you’ve ever wondered how to recognize the Spirit, how God guides us, or whether He’s already working in your life, Bill’s story will feel deeply personal.Because sometimes the question isn’t if God is talking…It’s whether we recognize His voice when He does.0:00 When You Find Truth, You Share It0:41 Meet Bill Bennett Author of Jacob T. Marley2:07 Raised Presbyterian, Not Born in the Church4:05 A Blessed Life—and a Question: “Is There More?”5:50 Christmas Eve Spark: Why Not Every Day?7:43 First Temple Square Visit and the Seagull Miracle8:47 The Volunteer Doctor: “Why So Generous?”9:34 High School Friend Leaves on a Mission12:03 A Book of Mormon Gift and “Men Are That They Might Have Joy”14:23 Returning to Temple Square and Reading Joseph Smith’s Testimony18:58 Trying to Pray Like Joseph—and Feeling Unworthy20:39 Walking Into Sacrament Meeting by Accident22:24 Letters, Missionary Lessons, and Learning the Gospel26:40 Trip to Salt Lake and Feeling the Spirit Confirm Truth28:49 “Flight 409” Style Plan of Salvation Experience31:55 The Priesthood Finally Clicks (Personal Revelation)33:53 Decision to Be Baptized—and Fasting for Confirmation35:48 Baptism and Sealing: Married in the Salt Lake Temple36:07 How God Used Many People to Guide One Soul40:12 Why Some Hearts Are More Receptive42:53 The Savior Is Ready to Help—We Just Don’t Ask44:23 “You Are My Best Friend” (Mr. Krueger’s Christmas)46:08 How to Teach by Revelation: “What Do You Want Them to Know?”47:22 How God’s Voice Feels: Resonance and Alignment48:14 A Lesson From a Wrong Decision: Logic vs Revelation52:10 Why Stay in the Church? “It’s Everything to Me”54:20 Final Testimony and Invitation to Share Your Story

In this LDS General Conference Anchor Point, we share insights from Stephen C. Barlow’s talk “Lovest Thou Me” and discuss what it means for Latter-day Saints to truly put God first in their lives through faith in Jesus Christ, daily scripture study, prayer, obedience, gratitude, and living the Book of Mormon.In this message, we reflect on simple, real-life examples—like choosing scripture study first thing in the morning and noticing how God seems to expand our day and multiply our efforts. We talk about giving Him our time—our most precious resource—and how He returns it with greater peace, clarity, and spiritual strength.We also look at the example of Alma, who changed course immediately when the Lord asked him to go back. His willingness to “speedily” obey reminds us that putting God first sometimes means setting aside what we want for what He wants.Finally, we talk about gratitude—how taking time to thank God for His blessings, not just ask for more, is another powerful way to put Him first.As you listen, consider this question:✨ Where can you put God first in your life right now?If this message encouraged you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who could use a reminder of God’s abundant blessings.🙏💛0:00 – Why We All Need More Jesus and Daily Discipleship0:13 – What Does It Really Mean to Put God First in Daily Life0:18 – Busy Mornings, Exercise, and Struggling with Scripture Study0:42 – What Happens When You Put the Lord First Every Day1:02 – Feeling God’s Blessings Multiply When You Prioritize Him1:14 – Balancing Physical Health and Spiritual Habits as Latter-day Saints1:33 – Giving God Our Time: Our Most Precious Gift1:50 – How Heavenly Father Recognizes Our Love and Obedience2:08 – Alma’s Immediate Obedience and Trusting God’s Direction2:39 – Choosing Faith Over Comfort and Personal Convenience2:57 – Learning to Practice Gratitude for God’s Daily Blessings3:23 – Moving Beyond Dutiful Prayers to Heartfelt Thankfulness3:39 – How Gratitude Helps Us Feel God’s Presence More Clearly3:59 – Invitation: Where Can You Put God First This Week4:07 – Stay Grounded and Stay Anchored in Jesus Christ

What does obedience in covenant living really mean? In this LDS General Conference message, we explore how to feel God’s love, strengthen faith like Peter, and recognize the Lord’s blessings when we choose to obey.In this episode, we reflect on a powerful message from Stephen C. Barlow about what it really means to show our love for God through obedience.Are we obeying just to “check the box,” or are we learning to recognize the Lord’s love in return? When we train our hearts to look for His hand, we begin to see that obedience isn’t about perfection—it’s about connection.We also talk about Peter walking on water. He only had a little faith. He stepped out. He got scared. He started to sink. And yet, the Lord was immediately there to lift him up. That is who our God is. That is how He meets us when we try.When we give Him just a little… He gives us so much love in return.✨ In this video, we discuss:• How obedience opens us to God’s love• Why small acts of faith matter• How the Lord meets us in our weakness• Learning to recognize His blessings in daily life• Growing spiritually through covenant keepingIf you’ve ever wondered whether God really sees your effort, your prayers, and your imperfect obedience—this message is for you.👉 Like, subscribe, and share to stay anchored in Christ and grow in faith together.#LDSFaith #GeneralConference #CovenantPath #FeelGodsLove #FaithInChrist #Discipleship #AnchoredInChrist #SpiritualGrowth #trustingod 0:00 – Finding Peace in Jesus Christ Through God’s Love0:21 – How Showing Love for God Helps Us Feel His Love0:34 – Offering Our Sacrament and Our Hearts to the Lord0:51 – What Are We Willing to Place on the Altar?1:20 – Trusting the Spirit and Recognizing God’s Timing1:25 – Peter Walking on Water and Trusting the Savior2:39 – How Small Acts of Faith Invite God’s Power2:56 – Loving God Without Expecting a Reward3:19 – Obedience, Patriarchal Blessings, and Spiritual Growth3:53 – Obedience Trains Our Spiritual Perception4:19 – Finding God’s Love Through Family History Work4:45 – Experiencing Miracles Through Service and Faith5:26 – Recognizing God’s Love Through Spiritual Gifts5:38 – Staying Grounded and Anchored in Jesus Christ

How do you personally feel God’s love? In this Anchored podcast episode, we reflect on General Conference teachings from Elder Stephen C. Barlow and explore personal revelation, the Holy Ghost, and how Jesus Christ helps Latter-day Saints recognize Heavenly Father’s love.We discuss how feeling God’s love is deeply personal and individual. While we briefly reference the five love languages, we explain why experiencing Heavenly Father’s love is not necessarily the same as how we receive love from other people. Learning to recognize His love is a spiritual process guided by the Holy Ghost and strengthened through our covenant relationship with Jesus Christ.We share personal experiences of how the Lord comforts, teaches, reassures, and strengthens us in unique ways. As we learn to recognize how He speaks to us personally, we begin to see that He has been showing us His love all along.✨ In this episode, we discuss:• General Conference insights• Personal revelation• Recognizing the Spirit• Feeling God’s love daily• Hearing the Lord’s voice• Strengthening your relationship with Jesus ChristIf this message strengthens your faith, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs to feel God’s love today.💬 Comment below: How have you personally felt Heavenly Father’s love in your life?0:00 – Finding Jesus Christ in Everyday Life | Why We All Need More of the Savior0:05 – Lovest Thou Me | Learning How Heavenly Father Shows His Love0:14 – Love Languages and Marriage | Understanding Christlike Love in Relationships0:48 – Feeling God’s Presence During Trials | When Life Feels Hard1:28 – When Heaven Feels Silent | Trusting the Lord in Spiritual Struggles2:02 – Finding Peace Through the Holy Ghost | Christ’s Calming Influence2:41 – How God Speaks According to Our Understanding | Personal Revelation3:00 – Discovering How the Lord Communicates With You | Symbols and Spiritual Insight3:51 – Line Upon Line Revelation | Recognizing God’s Patterns in Your Life4:14 – Learning From the Temple | Spiritual Experiences and Sacred Moments4:41 – Seeing God’s Love in Daily Life | Faith in Simple Moments5:12 – Teaching Children About God’s Love | Finding Christ in Service5:39 – How to Feel Heavenly Father’s Love | Strengthening Your Relationship With Christ5:45 – Stay Grounded and Anchored in Jesus Christ | Living With Faith

LDS faith, grief, unanswered prayers, trusting God, Jesus Christ, healing, covenants, temple worship, and finding hope when life doesn’t go as planned — this episode explores what happens when faithful disciples face real heartbreak.She was raised between worlds — born into a family that escaped Iran, with generations of faithful women who fasted for her baptism. Faith was always part of her story. But so was loss. After years of searching for peace, love, and belonging, life took turns she never expected, leaving her asking questions many believers silently carry: Why didn’t God fix this? And how do I trust Him now?In this deeply honest episode of the Anchored Podcast, you’ll hear a story that reads like the pages of a novel — seasons of hope, devastating grief, spiritual wrestling, and ultimately discovering the Savior in a way she never had before. Through temple worship, quiet promptings, and unexpected new beginnings, she learned that sometimes God doesn’t remove the pain… but He does walk with us through it.This conversation is for anyone who has prayed for a miracle and wondered why heaven felt silent — and for anyone trying to hold on to faith when life doesn’t unfold the way they thought it would.🎧 Listen now and discover what God may be doing when He doesn’t fix it.Show Notes: The book can be purchased on her website, careshmeh.com/book, https://amzn.to/3X4ZTpN  Barnes and Noble, Kobo, IngramSparks, Goodreads, Google Books, and Booktopia.0:02 We Can See Jesus Christ’s Face When We Let Him In0:38 Meet Careshmeh French Dean LDS Convert From Iran Story1:54 Family Fasts and Prayers to Help Her Get Baptized LDS3:01 How the Gospel Held Me Together Through Trauma4:27 Temple Promptings, Divorce, and Trusting God’s Timing7:08 Acute Myeloid Leukemia Diagnosis and the Faith to Be Healed8:46 Miracles in the New Testament and Believing for Healing10:01 Knowing Heavenly Father but Not Yet Knowing Jesus Personally10:48 Hospital Advocacy and Why No One Should Go Alone12:31 The Prompting to “Let Him Go” and the Crisis of Faith14:03 Grief, Loneliness, and Feeling Abandoned by People15:15 In-Laws Betrayal and the Trauma That Compounded Grief19:15 God Sends People to Strengthen You When Others Fall Away20:49 Anger at God, Honest Prayer, and Spiritual Warfare21:39 I Met the Savior: Christ’s Empathy and Comfort in Grief23:10 When Grief Makes You Want to Quit Living23:26 May 29, 2024: Pie With Daniel and the First Breath Again26:13 “I’ve Loved You for Seven Years” and Recognizing God’s Hand27:03 June 8, 2024: Remarried and Seeing God’s Miracle Timing28:13 How to Come to Know Jesus Christ Day by Day29:05 Temple Worship: The First Time I Heard the Savior’s Voice30:28 Loved Ones Beyond the Veil and Spiritual Help in Grief32:11 Grief vs Depression and Why That Difference Matters32:43 EMDR Therapy and Seeing the Savior in Sacred Healing34:08 Falling Before Christ and Realizing We Can All Know Him35:26 Breathwork Experience: “He’s Always With Me”36:27 Do We All Need Personal Experiences With Jesus Christ?37:32 Simple Discipleship: Scriptures, Prayer, Church, Temple, Family39:31 Turn Off the Noise to Hear God and Feel the Spirit41:13 Why the Temple Brings Quiet, Revelation, and Comfort43:08 Why God Helped Through the Savior in That Season45:48 Living Differently After Loss: Love More Fiercely and Surrender48:03 Learning to Trust Heavenly Father Again After Devastation51:12 Why I Stay LDS: “Stay in the Boat” Through the Storm55:24 Book Plug: Made for Me by Careshmeh French Dean

In this anchor point, Stephanie and Roseanne reflect on Elder Jackson’s teaching about accounting and how it invites us to minister in a higher and holier way. Rather than serving out of routine or obligation, they explore what happens when we take our stewardships to the Lord and sincerely ask, “How can I minister the way Thou would?”They share how asking that question opens the door to personal revelation—specific ideas, impressions, and quiet promptings that help us reach individuals in meaningful ways. As we act on that inspiration, we come to recognize that the Lord is already remembering and caring for that person, and He allows us to participate in His work.Through beautiful personal experiences, Stephanie and Roseanne discuss what it looks like to truly listen, to understand someone’s real needs, and to go beyond surface-level connections. They share how deeper relationships and thoughtful service can meet needs that are often unseen—and how sacred and fulfilling that process can be.This anchor point invites listeners to slow down, seek the Spirit, and trust that small, inspired acts of ministering can become powerful expressions of Christlike love.

In this anchor point, Stephanie and Roseanne talk about the power of being remembered—and what it does to the human heart. Through examples from the scriptures and personal experiences, they explore how remembering someone by name, circumstance, or story helps people feel seen, valued, and loved.They discuss how moments of being remembered—whether through a simple word, a note, or a meaningful gesture—can make us feel special, much like receiving a birthday card or gift. And then they ask a deeper question: If that’s how we feel when people remember us, how does the Savior feel about us? And how do we feel about Him?This conversation also turns inward as they reflect on the sacrament as a sacred opportunity to remember the Savior intentionally—not just routinely. Remembering Him changes us. It softens our hearts, steadies our identity, and reminds us who we are and whose we are.Ultimately, this anchor point invites us to look for opportunities to help others feel remembered—because that is Christlike work—and to allow ourselves to feel known and loved by the Savior who remembers us perfectly.

This anchor point is rooted in Elder William K. Jackson’s talk “Remembering the Sheep,” where he teaches the Lord’s pattern of accounting—not counting people as numbers, but knowing them as individuals. In the Lord’s kingdom, sheep are not managed in bulk; they are remembered one by one.Stephanie and Roseanne talk about how this principle applies directly to our stewardships—especially in presidencies, councils, and leadership settings. When we speak about people by name, when we reference specific individuals and their real circumstances, something shifts. Names bring clarity, responsibility, and love. People feel seen.We share personal experiences of what it feels like when someone remembers your name—and the intentional practice of learning and using others’ names—and how deeply that communicates worth and belonging.Ultimately, this reflects the Lord Himself. Scripture tells us He knows us personally and calls us by name. Even in the Creation, nothing was left unnamed—light, darkness, earth, seas—each received a name. Naming establishes identity and relationship. There is something sacred about a name.When we remember names, we are not just being organized—we are mirroring heaven. To be called by name is to be claimed. “I have called thee by name; thou art mine.”

Faith didn’t save Brandon from pain—it met him inside it.From a childhood marked by leukemia to adulthood shaped by uncertainty, unanswered prayers, and closed doors, Brandon learns that God’s silence is not absence. Jobs don’t come when asked. Healing doesn’t arrive on demand. Direction often comes only after the step is taken.As timelines stretch and fear presses in, quiet impressions begin to guide him—toward a marriage formed in days, decisions that require trust without proof, and a life where the details fall into place only after surrender.This episode is a story about waiting, alignment, and a God who works differently than we expect—but never without purpose.Because sometimes faith isn’t about getting the answer.It’s about following it.Show Notes: @SmallBizAIGuy on X, @bouncehousebeckle on TikTok

In this third Anchor Point inspired by Elder Gerrit W. Gong’s message “No One Sits Alone,” we sit with a searching question:If someone is praying for a covenant keeper… would you be the one God sends?Roseanne and Stephanie share personal experiences of moments when they needed comfort—times when they needed someone to show up, to mourn with them, to sit with them, and to help carry what felt too heavy to carry alone. We also reflect on sacred experiences where others did exactly that—quietly, faithfully, and without being asked.This conversation explores what it means to live as a Zion people:People who are availablePeople who have committed their hearts to GodPeople who have simply said, “Heavenly Father, I’m Yours. Use me.”We talk about the preparation required to become this kind of people—the inner change, the softening of the heart, and the refining that allows God to trust us with His children. As we are changed, we begin to notice something holy happening: the Lord starts placing us in the right moments, with the right people, at the right time.Through the Spirit, He prompts us to act—to reach out, to stay, to listen, to love—so His love, light, and goodness can flow through us, just as it did through Jesus Christ.✨ Zion isn’t built by grand gestures. It’s built by covenant keepers who are willing to be sent.

In this Anchor Point conversation, we return to Elder Gerrit W. Gong’s message “No One Sits Alone” and explore a very present-day question:Who might be sitting alone while we scroll?Roseanne and Stephanie talk honestly about what authentic connection really looks like—and how it doesn’t come in just one form. Some of us connect by talking. Some connect quietly. Some reach out with words, others with presence. What matters most is not how we connect, but whether we are listening to the Spirit as we do.This episode centers on learning our own authentic way of connecting with people and trusting that the Spirit knows how each of us is meant to show up. We discuss: • How human connection looks different for different people • Why comparison shuts down authentic connection • How the Spirit prompts us personally to notice and reach others • The importance of staying connected to the Spirit so we can connect to peopleRather than forcing ourselves into someone else’s version of connection, this Anchor Point invites us to stay close to the Savior and let Him teach us our way—one person, one prompting, one moment at a time.✨ When we are connected to the Spirit, we are better able to see who is sitting alone—and know how to reach them in a way that is real, safe, and sincere.

In this Anchor Point episode, we reflect on Elder Gong’s powerful message, “No One Sits Alone,” and ask an honest, heart-level question:There may be room for all—but is it safe to pull up a seat?Stephanie and Roseanne explore what it really looks like to sit with others in the Savior’s way—especially when the topics feel uncomfortable, tender, or controversial. Using Elder Gong’s invitation as a guide, we talk about how Jesus prepares our hearts to create spaces of safety, belonging, and love without fear or defensiveness.This conversation includes thoughtful discussion around topics like LGBTQ, not as a debate, but as an opportunity to practice Christlike presence—learning how to sit with people, listen well, and love as the Savior does.Rather than rushing to fix, label, or resolve, we explore how covenant discipleship shapes how we show up: • How do we make room without compromising Christ? • How does the Savior teach us to sit with others—not above them, not apart from them? • What does true belonging feel like in the kingdom of God?This episode is for anyone who wants to follow Jesus more faithfully in a complex world—by learning to love better, listen deeper, and create spaces where hearts can safely be taught by Him.✨ No one sits alone. And with Christ, no one has to feel unsafe pulling up a chair.

Mary Hailstone had always dreamed of serving God, but when she stepped onto her mission in Houston, the weight of fear, insecurity, and mental illness pushed her to the brink. One night, exhausted and hopeless, Mary found herself on the edge of ending her story forever.But Jesus was not finished with her. Through Spirit-led guidance, prayer, unexpected support, and the courage to seek help, she discovered mercy, healing, and a new purpose. Sent home early, Mary struggled with shame and doubt—but slowly realized that even broken offerings have power, and that God can turn despair into hope.This is the story of how Christ pulled Mary from the brink and placed her on the path she was born for—helping others find light in their darkest hours. Her mission didn’t end in Houston. It began there.And God is still writing.TRIGGER WARNING:This episode includes discussion of anxiety, depression, and suicide attempts, which may be sensitive for some listeners. Please take care as you listen.

In this Anchor Point conversation, Roseanne and Stephanie explore a simple but powerful question: What do you know of Jesus Christ?Life often brings questions we don’t have clear answers to—questions about our circumstances, our timing, our suffering, or the direction of our lives. In this episode, we talk about what it means to take those questions to the Lord, even when answers don’t come right away. While we may not always understand the why, we can lean into the who.This conversation focuses on the ways we come to know Jesus Christ personally—through experience, trust, prayer, and relationship—and how that knowledge becomes an anchor when clarity is missing. When answers are delayed or incomplete, knowing who He is allows us to move forward with faith, peace, and confidence.If you’ve ever felt unsure, waiting on answers, or wrestling with trust in the middle of unanswered prayers, this Anchor Point is for you.✨ Topics include: • Knowing Jesus Christ beyond facts and information • Taking questions and confusion to the Lord • Trusting Christ when answers don’t come immediately • Finding peace in who He is, even when circumstances are unclearThank you for being here. We pray this conversation helps anchor you more deeply in Jesus Christ.