How can the darkest moments of our lives prepare us to light the way for others?Coaches Jesse and Rene’e La Montagne Dunn share their inspiring journey of transforming lives within the incarcerated community. Their own daughter’s incarceration became a pivotal moment for them, awakening a profound calling to address the pain and challenges faced by those society often overlooks. Through their nonprofit foundation, "Go Broken to Beautiful," they have channeled their own struggles and personal ...

Have you ever wondered how to find joy in the midst of chronic pain?In this episode of Latter-day Lights, Crista Thomas shares her incredible journey of faith, resilience, and hope. From battling an undiagnosed chronic illness as a child to enduring a terrible car accident that miraculously brought unexpected healing, Crista reveals how her trust in Christ has carried her through unimaginable trials.Through her story, Crista opens up about the struggles of living with multiple chronic conditi...

What visions unfold when we’re face-to-face with mortality?Hawaiian native and thriving NDE survivor Goldie Tautuiaki shares her extraordinary journey from being a vibrant college freshman with dreams of serving a mission, to confronting a life-threatening heart condition that caused her to flatline and be brought back to life three times in a matter of minutes.In this episode, Goldie opens up about her profound near-death experience—including spiritual encounters during a medically induced c...

What transformative growth lies on the other side of heartbreak?Author and BYU Peer-Mentor Supervisor Anjilee Ferguson shares her soul-stirring journey through the complexities of dating, marriage, and blindsided breakups, revealing how these experiences have profoundly shaped her self-awareness - and, most importantly - her faith.From struggling to find love post-divorce, to navigating the societal pressure on women to marry, Anjilee delves into the life lessons encapsulated in her book, “Ye...

How do you find hope in the midst of unimaginable loss? In this episode, we sit down with Sunshine Harston, a mother of three who faced the heartbreaking loss of her husband to cancer. Sunshine’s story is one of incredible faith, where even in the darkest moments, she found grace, strength, and unexpected blessings. Join us as Sunshine shares how she turned her deepest heartache into a testimony of light and love through the healing power of the gospel. You won’t want to miss this ...

What if you had the power to better understand your emotions?From an inexplicable fear of intimacy, mother, wife, and "Missionary of the Mind" Cali Coates received a calling to tap into the transformative power of hypnotherapy. This journey not only allowed her to uncover the root of all her traumas, but also enabled her to positively influence her subconscious thoughts, fostering deep and lasting healing.Amid her struggles, Cali’s life-changing session influenced her to become a licensed hyp...

What happens when faith and perseverance meet extraordinary generosity? Former missionary and devoted #LatterDayLights fan Larry McCally reflects on how his unwavering faith and trust in the still, small voice of the Lord have guided him through numerous trials. Faced with the pivotal choice between serving a mission or joining the Air Force, Larry couldn’t have imagined that this decision would set the stage for countless miracles that would shape his life’s journey.Larry’s story is a testam...

When face to face with your greatest fear, will you listen to God’s “yes”?From a life-altering near-death experience as a young boy, artist and leatherworker Derek Tucker shares how this profound moment planted the seeds of his faith, completely oblivious to the impact it would have on the rest of his life.Though it would take years before he fully embraced the Gospel, Derek recounts teenhood and how his struggle to complete a simple task for school echoed the same feelings of helplessness fr...

Can miracles find their way to the most wounded hearts?Mother, wife, and soon-to-be author, Nicole Gustad, entered the world with a hole in her heart. Baffling doctors with her condition, this turned out to be the first chapter of a story woven with trials. From surviving open-heart surgery as a baby, to walking through life with clubbed feet, to bearing the unimaginable loss of her infant daughter—Nicole’s unwavering faith in God illuminated her path through the darkest valleys.Faced with he...

We often talk about navigating life's storms with faith and resilience, but what if that's your actual job?Jake Jacobsen, a seasoned Bering Sea crab Captain, recounts harrowing tales of survival, miraculous interventions, and spiritual insights that have carried him through incredibly dangerous waters and unimaginable hardships. His wife PJ, with grace and strength, describes how she found peace amid the storms, trusting Heavenly Father to watch over her husband and family. Together, they rev...

Have you ever felt like you’ve strayed too far from God to ever come back?In this episode of Latter-Day Lights, Tonya Wirfs shares her personal story of walking away from the Church with her family, and how, through God’s grace, she found her way back.After years of feeling disconnected from the gospel, Tonya experienced a spiritual awakening that reignited her faith and testimony.Join us as Tonya opens up about the difficult struggles she faced, the steps that helped her heal, and the deep u...

Sometimes, life’s toughest challenges can lead us to our most profound discoveries.In this episode of Latter-day Lights, Alan Smith shares how the heartbreaking loss of his infant son set him on a journey of self-discovery through the Spirit.He explains how looking through our "context lenses"—the stories and beliefs that shape our perspective—can help us see life more clearly and find peace, even in tough times. Alan's journey reminds us that by adjusting our lenses, we can better understand...

In this episode, Tracy shares some incredible stories of the challenges, trials, blessings, and joys she's experienced throughout her life, along with some valuable life lessons she's learned along the way.From struggling with self-worth and seeking forgiveness, to becoming a divorced single mother at 19 and serving her own special mission, to building a career as a professional horse jockey, finding love, raising 7 children, and navigating a second divorce after 30 years—all while coming to ...

Can you imagine losing your husband when you're only 22 years old?In this weeks episode, Sheri Ramirez shares her heartbreaking story of young love, and the tragic loss of her first husband to a rare kidney disease.She also opens up and shares her struggle with emotional infidelity in the midst of trying to cope with the overwhelming challenges and trials of life.Fortunately, through her faith, therapy, and her family's love and support, she has been able to find self-love and forgiveness, wh...

In this episode, Morgan Dastrup shares his story of how God loves us unconditionally and is always there for us, even when we make mistakes or things don't go as planned in our lives.As Morgan opens up about his journey, he takes us through some of the highs and lows of his life—from educational challenges, to serving a mission, to online dating, and the painful impact of addiction. His raw honesty about his divorce, fatherhood, and the emotional struggles he endured is both powerful and insp...

How do we help our youth struggling with mental heath?In this episode, Dr. Kyle Jones openly shares his 20-year journey through the challenges of major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder, and how the power of faith has helped him through it. This episode breaks down the stigma surrounding mental illness within religious communities and emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive approach to treatment. It’s a powerful reminder that faith and mental health can coexist, and th...

When Vinney was 25 he died in a Dairy Queen bathroom.His original episode was so incredible that we invited him back for a in-depth Q&A session to answer some of the pressing questions about his Near-Death Experience that our viewers have had since being on the show.This episode explores how Vinney's NDE has impacted his career path, and the emotional, spiritual, and financial challenges that have come along with it. He also shares valuable lessons on maintaining personal integrity and ov...

What does it take to raise a blended family in the church? Donna Morris shares her incredible journey of becoming a step-mother to 6 children at age 23, and navigating the unique challenges of trying to raise a blended family in the gospel.Now a mother of 9 and a grandmother of 8, she reflects on some of the many experiences, difficulties, trials, and blessings that have helped to strengthen her faith and shape her life,Through trials such as a major car accident, infertility struggles, and t...

What if education could be the key to breaking the cycle of generational poverty?Join us as we welcome back Emily Hemmert for her third appearance, sharing remarkable updates on the Marcovia Project - a nonprofit initiative that has transformed the lives of 122 students in Honduras. From the crucial role of the church's Self-Reliance Program to the power of small business loans, Emily discusses how these elements are helping to lift families out of poverty. Her journey underscores the transfo...

In this episode, Angel Coates shares the heartbreaking loss of losing her husband to a tragic car accident, and how her and her family were able to lean on their knowledge of the gospel and the promise of eternal families to give them peace.Angel also shares how, through this difficult experience she's been able to provide additional comfort and hope to others who are also struggling with various types of loss. *** Please SHARE Angel's story and help us spread hope and light to others. ***To ...

Have you ever been on the run for your life? In this episode, April Giaugue shares her gripping story of marrying a husband with Schizophrenia, and living for years in a difficult and dangerous world that constantly blurred the lines between reality and fantasy.With the church as her north star, she held on to her faith during the darkest times of her life, realizing that Heavenly Father was placing pinpoints of light in her path to guide and protect her and her children.*** Please SHAR...

In this episode, Grant Johnson, a psychology student from Southern Virginia University, opens up about his battle with video game addiction and how it affected the world around him, including his mood, motivation, relationships, and even his view of reality. Fortunately, Grant was able to find ways to overcome his addiction, serve a mission, and get married.He is now on a new mission to teach others the life lessons he's learned about mindfulness and self-mastery. *** Please SHARE Grant's sto...

From a young age growing up in a Catholic home, Fred had strong desires to become a priest, but several years into his studies he realized that he had a lot more questions than answers.Fortunately, through a series of inspired events, Fred was able to find the answers he was looking for in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and has been a faithful member ever since.As a professional therapist, the gospel has helped Dr. Dodini to help many of his clients to view their lives from ...

Ever wonder how laughter can be a lifeline in the midst of mental health struggles? Join us as we sit down with Brian Boyd, a substitute teacher whose humor and resilience have made him a beloved figure in his community. Brian opens up about his journey, sharing many of the difficult trials and challenges he's had to face throughout his life. Fortunately, throughout the darkness and difficulties, God has provided Brian with rays of hope through his family, his faith in the gospel, subst...