Beacon of Light Podcast

Feeling lost and shattered after a devastating loss? Discover how to heal, grow, and thrive after heartbreak with powerful self-discovery techniques. Meet Ashmeeta tonight at 6:30 pm MDT. She inspires and empowers those who are grieving, demonstrating that there is always hope and that the experience need not destroy or define them. The Pain of Losing Hopes and Dreams: When Ashmeeta's husband...

Evil is rampant on the earth. It is disguised in various costumes with thick makeup or like a cockroach hidden in ice cream until you bite into it. But now it's not even hiding it is out in plain sight! Join Ivette Lee on a journey of discovery as she bridges the gap between science and religion, exposes the roots of evil, and equips us with the armor of God to overcome it. We live in times of...

You are magnificent! How willing are you to welcome those words? Does something inside you cringe and pull back, unwilling to accept it? How comfortable are you sharing your successes and skills with others? Do you tend to downplay them? If this is your experience, you are not alone. If you are ready to claim the life you want and free yourself from the limitations and restrictions of your diminis...

With humor, candor, and self-awareness, Sheldon recounts the factors that fueled his addiction and the path that led him to sobriety. He offers a glimpse into his lifelong struggle with addiction, the unfulfilled void in his heart even though he achieved his most profound dreams and his peace in sobriety. Sheldon shares stories about others he met, highlighting the importance of support and commun...

Does depression control your life? What about your past trauma? Can you overcome them? Let's learn from my Beacon of Light Podcast guest, John Callas. John's Book "When The Rain Stops" brings deep insight to this challenge! John Callas is a mental health expert who survived childhood trauma, abandonment, and abuse. I am a member of NAMI (National Alliance of Mental Illness) and t...

Work leaders, business organizers, CEOs, and Large and Small Business owners, do you know what is destroying your workplace culture? Do you want to make a change and create a high-performance culture? It will take time and effort, but the rewards are worth it. A strong culture can drive employee engagement, productivity, and retention and differentiate a company from its competitors. By following...

If circumstance gave you power and purpose, what would you do? My name is Chris Schallert, and writing helped me to overcome my incredible shyness by helping me to create a character named Cadence Colo. His story is in my book Mathers Odds. I started the book with the question, “If I had the power to overcome my limits, and if the object of my affection was even inclined toward me, would this be d...

Have any of your children had bouts of depression? Does your child suffer from anxiousness or worry? How does your child bounce back after failures and mistakes? All children will encounter some challenges, pain, or trauma in their lives. Mental and emotional stress can be the by-product of those hurts. Anxiety, depression, and suicide are at an all-time high for our kids today. Let’s fight that b...

"The Busy Bridge That Got Its Break” is a children’s book written for readers of all ages. It’s a reminder to slow down, take a breath, and discover the beauty and needs that are often overlooked in humanity. Author Shane Svorec reminds us that living in the moment of the day is a call to action and a heartwarming reminder that we all carry heavy things and need a little attention and support...

Anita M. McLaurin is an author, speaker, and coach who helps women and youth live their intended design. In her award-winning book, My Father Said I Could, she teaches that everyone has a gift to give the world and that all people should passionately pursue their purpose. “I am not what happened to me; I am what I CHOOSE to become.” And that’s when things started to change for me. I had a choice t...

If the occasional bad day has become the norm rather than the exception, it might indicate burnout. My guest, Carolyn Warren, can share what you can do about it and how she can help. We all have bad days...when even the most straightforward task requires us to engage all our limited reserves or when we’re irritated, apathetic, and have a short fuse. Who hasn’t had a time when they felt like runnin...

It is an emotion that has such intense power behind it that if you don't allow yourself to go through it, it will destroy you. So how do you grieve without losing yourself to the darkness? My Podcast guest, Stacey Greene, will share how. She is the author of two books: Letters To The Deadman: https://www.amazon.com/Letters-Dead-M...

Two young boys argue over whether Santa is real and learn a life lesson in giving. Is it Christmas?  Well, why not? If we are kind to others just to be kind, could it be Christmas? Rebecka Vigus will share with us all about it, and more in her book called "Santa is for Real: But he Doesn't Always Wear a Red Suit.   Teddy Brinker and Tommy Huff. The boys were best friends and aged twelve....

Do you want to write your nonfiction book(s) to increase your income or influence, like so many people want to do? If so, then this is for you. We'll discuss the benefits of using the right recipe for structuring and writing your nonfiction book and some tips for going about it.   Benefits of Planning Your Nonfiction Book  Planning your book benefits you and your readers. It saves you ti...

Living with trauma is not easy. You are always on guard; you numb your emotions to avoid getting triggered by the simplest things, and you always act as if everything is ok, even though you are slowly wilting away inside. And then, one day, you have had it. You want the pain and the constant reminder to leave; you want your life back. But then you may wonder: “What for? Is it worth going through a...

Do you have a burning desire that resonates in your heart and body daily? What is it? Have you written it down? What are the steps you are taking to do something about it? If in reading those few sentences, you felt me challenge you about your dream. You’d be right.    You see, in life, every day is new and has given us an opportunity to live better than we did the day before—case in poi...

My guest, Nancy Lee Gerson, has experienced this and more. See how her story can inspire you!  Then join us tomorrow night with the Beacon of Light Podcast at 6:30 pm in a riveting interview that will increase your faith to take the leap into your dreams!   Nancy Lee Gerson's Book is called "The Horse Who Changed My Life:" https://www.amazon.com/Horse-Who-Chan...    When y...

Meet my guest, Andi Pray. She has written a fictional book series about a topic no one wants to discuss or face—Human Trafficking. But the sales of each of her books help her get closer to creating her Green District Angels, a nonprofit to help recover and heal those rescued from enslavement.  To learn more about Andi Pray, Click the link: https://www.apriltribegiauque.com/pos...

My guest Jan Alexander had a dream, and she took action when the timing was right. Her dreams came true! Do you have a dream? Is your dream to improve your writing, share your story, and ultimately write a book?    Join us LIVE at 6:30 pm MST for the Beacon of Light Podcast as she shares her story and inspires you to do more with your dream than ever before.   Come here at 6:30...

Those phrases have made my blood boil. Especially in seasons when I was hurting and doing the best I could. If I knew how to give it to God or let it go don't you think I would have already?! No one wanted to hear about my mess, or I couldn't make them understand. It seemed that listening to my struggle would contaminate them. God doesn't treat your pain that way. He is not embarrassed, overwhelme...

Do you Know the Secret to Sell Your Books Live? Sunni Hearin Can Help! Tonight, my amazing friend, Sunni Hearin is going LIVE to talk about her upcoming book, LIVE SELLING SECRETS and you will have the front row for the show. Authors, you have a physical product.   You have something that can impact and change lives. Tonight, find out what Sunni has to share and make your 2023 filled with sal...

Joy at Christmas and beyond is a statement that is true if you want it to be. Join us tonight, at 6:30 pm to find out just how true this statement is.  As we enter the month of Christmas, everyone is thinking more about joy.  Actually, joy is not just for Christmas. Joy is being fully aware of God’s presence in your life every day.  Joy is our natural default emotion. We come into t...

Many of you know my faith journey and background, but many of you might not. I invite you to join in on this podcast given by my friend April Tribe Giauque, titled Why I Stay. With our friend, Ivette Lee, we'll discuss matters of faith, particularly our unique faith as Latter-day Saints, and why we stay active in the church we love. We hope to bring awareness to those who question and to strengthe...

Stephanie Duesing shares it big time! Honesty is a rock that we break ourselves against as the tide of trials slams us into it.  My guest, Stephanie Duesing, knows all about it. Come and be inspired through your trials to see that you can still have gratitude! 6:30 pm Mountian.   Check out her full BLOG here: https://www.apriltribegiauque.com/post/i-am-blessed-he-s-blind. Check out her b...

How does your upbringing and the challenges in your life impact your expression of gratitude and appreciation in life? How does it affect you, your family, your friends, and those within your community? As a young child with six siblings, I learned the importance of sharing and appreciating what we had early in life.  My mom was the strength we all relied upon as my dad passed when I was 12,...