Anchored

One of the most comforting truths we can hold onto is that the Lord measures our efforts and progress according to our own degree of difficulty. He isn’t comparing you to anyone else. Your journey, your trials, and your pace are unique—and He takes them all into account. When we realize this, we can experience a profound sense of peace. We don’t have to beat ourselves up for where we are, and we d...

He spent six years behind bars—haunted by loss, chained by addiction, and certain that God had stopped listening. But sometimes, the places we think are meant to break us become the very ground where redemption begins. In a world where hope felt like a cruel joke, Garrett found himself face-to-face with grace in the most unlikely of places: a prison cell. What started as rebellion and ruin became...

In President Eyring’s words, the greater burden the Lord is preparing us to carry is eternal life itself. That blessing is not light, casual, or comfortable. It requires a soul that has been strengthened, stretched, refined, and transformed until we are able to stand in His presence—and feel at home there. Most of us instinctively cling to what feels safe. We like our routines, our familiar though...

In this Anchor Point, we go deep into President Eyring’s powerful imagery—“the steel is proven.” Just like steel is tested through heat, pressure, and weight, our discipleship is also proven through the refining experiences of everyday life. We explore: 🔥 The Heat — those moments that feel overwhelming, uncomfortable, or stretching. The trials that burn away the unnecessary and reveal what truly...

In today’s Anchor Point, we dive deep into President Eyring’s powerful invitation to see the evidence of God’s love—especially in the moments that feel like refinement. So often we think refining is just “passing a test,” but President Eyring teaches that it’s far more tender and intentional than that. Refinement is transformation. Refinement is strengthening. Refinement is God shaping us into wha...

Leslie has lived a life of extraordinary ordinary moments—seven children, parents under one roof, moves across continents, and a faith that never fit neatly into the mold. From the quiet of a Utah closet as a child to youth camps under foreign skies, she learned early that God doesn’t always arrive on our schedule—and sometimes, the answers come only when we risk everything on what we do know. By...

In this Anchor Point episode, we dive deep into Elder Kevin G. Brown’s powerful reminder that our testimony is not passive—it’s a living, growing gift that can transform our lives when we choose to nourish it. We explore how agency plays a crucial role in strengthening our testimony. When we intentionally acknowledge the Giver, recognizing His glorious attributes—His omniscience, His love, His mer...

In this Anchor Point, we dive deep into Elder Kevin G. Brown’s powerful reminder that light often comes gradually—and that in today’s world, a strong testimony is not something we can simply assume will stay with us. It’s something we must nourish, protect, and deliberately choose to strengthen. Elder Brown teaches that revelation and spiritual clarity usually come “line upon line,” and that it’s...

In this episode of Anchor Point, we dive into Elder Brown’s recent General Conference talk and explore the powerful truths he taught about the character of God. Elder Brown reminds us that God’s omnipotence and omniscience aren’t just grand attributes — they are expressions of His perfect, personal love for each of us. In this episode, we discuss: 🔹 What it really means that God is all-powerful —...

Meagen grew up believing in light—optimistic, full of life, and certain that faith would carry her through anything. Yet beneath her smile, she often wrestled with quiet doubts—questions of worth, moments when confidence slipped through her fingers, and a lingering fear that she might never be enough. Then came the silence of a heartbeat that should have been there… and the night she realized her...

Inspired by President Oaks’ powerful message on what is real, this week’s final anchor point dives into “the gap” — the spaces that open in our families through divorce, separation, distance, death, or circumstances we never expected. Some gaps we can step into with love, support, and presence. Other times… we can’t. Sometimes we’re not invited, not allowed, or not in a position to fill the space...

In President Oaks’s message “What is Real?”, AnchorPoint 2 takes us deeper: If we’re commanded to seek what is real, we must also learn to recognize what is not. So much of the confusion, discouragement, and fear we experience doesn’t come from truth—it comes from illusion. Satan works in shadows. He distorts our challenges, our worth, our progress, and even our relationship with God. When we don’...

Welcome to the very first episode of our new Anchor Points series — a weekly deep dive where Stephanie and I take one General Conference talk, pull out the anchor points, and expand them into real, usable spiritual truths for your everyday discipleship. In Episode 1, we begin with President Dallin H. Oaks’ October 2025 message, when he said in passing: “This is real.” What does real mean in a worl...

Born under the shadow of a communist regime in Bulgaria, Eva had only glimpses of God—Easter and Christmas services with her family. Yet even in a world that tried to hide Him, questions burned in her heart: Who made the sunsets? The butterfly wings? When the Berlin Wall fell in 1989, missionaries flooded Eastern Europe, and Eva’s life was thrust into a whirlwind of faith, fear, and miracles. Terr...

Blake never imagined survival would mean living on deer meat, working endless hours, or watching the roof of his camper collapse while he was already unemployed. Yet each trial became another chapter in a story that pressed him to his knees and forced him to decide: Will I trust God’s plan, even when it looks nothing like my own? From a teenage encounter with the Spirit that reminded him of Joseph...

She shouldn’t have survived the fall. At eight years old, Heidi plummeted two stories onto her head, slipping into a coma that lasted six long days. Doctors warned she might never live a normal life, never have children, never escape the shadows of pain. They were wrong. What followed was a life marked by both heartbreak and breathtaking miracles—an unexpected divorce, a diagnosis that threatened...

Jayden’s life seemed destined for promise—raised in the Church, a love for the scriptures, and a mission in Armenia that opened his heart to the world. But returning home, the darkness came: depression, OCD, and a spiritual emptiness that left him questioning God, his thoughts, and even his own worth. Self-destructive habits, a toxic relationship, and a false accusation landed him in jail, facing...

Thelma was born between worlds—Dutch roots, American soil, and a future her parents could barely imagine when they crossed the ocean with five dollars and unshakable faith. Her father, just a boy when war tore through Holland, survived starvation, bombings, and a Nazi camp—guided by the Spirit and a stranger who vanished after whispering, “You will live to see the beginning of the latter days. Fin...

Matt grew up on the wide farmlands of Blackfoot, Idaho—hay, cattle, and potatoes shaping his hands, and faithful parents shaping his heart. He thought life would be simple: marry, build a life, and follow God the best he could. But just five months into marriage, an unexpected accident left his young family facing overwhelming bills. From ranching to ironwork, from building bridges to traveling se...

Lisa spent much of her life hiding—haunted by childhood abuse, low self-worth, and silent pain. She believed she was never enough… never worthy enough. Behind the smiles was a storm of self-doubt, grief, and trying to hold it all together. When her daughter died just before birth, Lisa’s world unraveled. The heartbreak sent her spiraling, shaking her marriage, her faith, and her sense of self. But...

Thom’s story is one of quiet resilience, unlikely turns, and the relentless pursuit of light in the shadows of his past. Raised Catholic and faithful to his daily Mass—even as a boy walking alone to church—Thom believed in God long before he truly knew Him. In a home shadowed by abuse, alcoholism, and painful suspicion, Thom found his refuge in whispered prayers and a childhood vow never to drink....

Kendyl never felt she belonged. Especially in her teenage years among her peers she was the outsider—unseen, unwanted, and lost in the shadows of depression. When her family moved away from everything familiar, the darkness only deepened. And when they finally moved back, she thought everything would be normal again. But nothing was the same. A series of sacred moments—at girls camp, at college, d...

Michael was used to helping others find hope—whether in a prison cell, a hospital room, or a moment of quiet interfaith prayer. But nothing prepared him for the heartbreak that hit home. After 15 years of marriage and seven children, his wife—struggling with trauma and mental illness—walked away. Left with kids ages 1 to 11, Michael leaned hard on his faith, his family, and the Savior. But the tri...

Marilyn’s world shattered when her husband unexpectedly died, leaving her alone with three small children. But even in the heartbreak, she could feel God guiding her—prompting her where to move, opening doors, and gently reminding her: You’re not alone. She faced nightmares, tears, and the weight of raising a family on her own. Yet through it all, Marilyn never doubted. Never gave in to fear. For...

Richie Steadman always knew the gospel was true. That wasn’t the struggle. The real wrestle came in living it. At 20, he was excommunicated—but the very next Sunday, heart pounding with doubt and hope, he stood at the chapel doors and walked inside. “I want this so badly—it may take time—but I’ll do the best I can.” Week after week, Richie kept showing up. Step by step, he moved forward. His bless...