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Thriving Through Trials
by Carisa Epling
Inspired by my missionary service in Ghana, Africa, Thriving Through Trials helps listeners turn challenges into growth through faith, inspiring stories, and practical tools for building resilience and finding purpose in every season of life.
Episodes
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12 - Coming Home: Weston Christensen's Journey
Sometimes missionaries have high expectations when they prepare to come home. In this episode we talk about how to navigate when coming home doesn't go as planned. Welcome Weston Christensen to the podcast! We talk about the challenges leading up to his departure, the moments that still make him...
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11 - The Days That No One Sees
What does a HYROX race have to do with getting through the trials of life? In this episode, I share why I was a little late getting this week’s episode out after competing in HYROX in Salt Lake City. I talked about how the race reminded me of the power of consistency and how there are days it…
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10 - Coming Home: Anna Larsen's Journey
In this episode of Thriving Through Trials, I sit down with Anna Larsen to talk about her journey as a returned missionary from the St. Lewis Missouri Mission. Anna shares what led her to serve a mission, what it was like opening her call and discovering she would be serving stateside, and some…
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9 - You're Allowed to Start Again
Could repentance be less about feeling guilty and more about feeling joy? In this episode of Thriving Through Trials, we explore the joy of daily repentance and how it can deepen our relationship with our Heavenly Parents. I share what I learned about repentance before and during my mission in...
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8 - The Season I Couldn't Feel
In this episode, I share about a season of my life when I came home expecting to feel happy, and excited for the future, but instead, I felt nothing. I struggled to feel Gods love, other people's love and giving love in return. I talk about the moment I realized I was depressed, the confusing...
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7 - Coming Home: Jacob Millsaps Journey
After serving in the Albania Tirana Mission, Jacob Millsap came home and faced a new chapter - figuring out what life looked like and how to find purpose again. In this episode, Jacob shares his journey of coming home, adjusting to life outside the mission, and using the lesson he learned along…
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6 - Scriptures in our Lives
Can the scriptures really help us through life's hardest moments? In this episode of Thriving Through Trials, I share how God's word has brought healing, guidance, and personal revelation into my life. Together, we'll explore how the scriptures can bring peace during difficult seasons, provide...
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5 - Temples are Your Refuge
When life feels loud, overwhelming, and uncertain, where do you go to find peace? In this episode of Thriving Through Trials, we explore how the temple can become a refuge from the noise of the world—a place to receive peace, guidance, and a deeper connection with God. I share personal…
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4 - Coming Home: Daphne McKeachnie's Journey
What is it really like to come home from a mission? In this episode of Thriving Through Trials, I sit down with my friends, Daphne McKeachnie, to talk about both the joy and the challenges of missionary service and returning home. We start with some fun mission memories and icebreaker questions...
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3 - Journaling and Meditation
In this episode of Thriving Through Trials, we explore two simple but life-changing habits that can strengthen your relationship with God and bring more peace and confidence into you life: journaling and meditation. We'll discuss how to make journaling more meaningful by recording spiritual...
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2 - God is Your Life Coach
What is the challenge you're facing isn't a punishment...but preparation? In this episode of Thriving Through Trials, we explore what is means to let God be your life coach. Just as a coach knows when you're ready for the next challenge, Heavenly Father perfectly understands your potential and…
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Introducing Thriving Through Trials
Welcome to Thriving Through Trials! In this first episode, I introduce myself, share the heart beat behind this podcast, and explain how my missionary service in Ghana, Africa, inspired me to create a space for honest conversations about navigating life's biggest transitions. While this podcast…
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1 - Confidence Built on Prayer
Confidence isn't something you either have or don't have-it's something you build. In this episode of Thriving Through Trials, I share how returning home from my mission challenged my confidence in ways I never expected and why so many returned missionaries silently struggle with the transitions...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Inspired by my missionary service in Ghana, Africa, Thriving Through Trials helps listeners turn challenges into growth through faith, inspiring stories, and practical tools for building resilience and finding purpose in every season of life.
HOSTED BY
Carisa Epling
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How many episodes does Thriving Through Trials have?
Thriving Through Trials currently has 13 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
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Inspired by my missionary service in Ghana, Africa, Thriving Through Trials helps listeners turn challenges into growth through faith, inspiring stories, and practical tools for building resilience and finding purpose in every season of life.
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Thriving Through Trials has 13 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Thriving Through Trials is created and hosted by Carisa Epling.
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