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Ep 39: Celebrating Those Who Show Up || Liz Watt
Success is often measured in numbers. Attendance. Revenue. Growth metrics. But what if real success is found somewhere quieter? In this episode of Pebbles of Light, I sit down with Liz Watt, co-founder of Be Healthy Utah, to talk about perseverance, healing, and…
When Your Son Teaches You about Faith
I tearfully told John that I didn’t think we were going to find tickets but that we’d prepare to make the trip. With a manner of fact tone, he said, “Mom, it will workout. You had a prompting so it WILL work out.”
The Parable of the Puzzle
This puzzle was a beast. My husband had to work General Conference weekend so we figured this would be a good way to keep the boys occupied so we could (hopefully) listen to the messages shared. We are pretty puzzle-savvy so even though it was 1000 pieces, I figured…
Ep 32: The Art of Connection: Understanding Emotional Safety in Relationships || Diane McDowell
When Connection Feels Hard: Why Emotional Safety Changes Everything So many of us are doing “all the right things.” We learn the communication skills. We read the books. We try harder. And yet—connection still feels fragile. In this episode of Pebbles of Light,…
Ep 40: It’s Always Too Soon to Quit || Jay Setchell
There are stories that move us — and stories that change us. Jay Setchell’s life is one of relentless resilience. Raised on a farm in northern Illinois and later serving in the Marine Corps, Jay developed a deep sense of discipline and responsibility early in life….
Do We Allow the Savior to Succor Us?
In this week’s Don’t Miss This study, David Butler and Emily Freeman discuss the meaning of the term “succor.” They explain that the Hebrew is “surround or protect” Greek is “to aid and to help” and Latin is “to run to.” My favorite has always been “to run to.” How I…