Anchored

He was their beloved, wild caboose—curious, mischievous, and impossible to contain. Bette and her husband did everything “right,” but at fifteen, their son’s path darkened. Tobacco. Drugs. Anger. He abandoned school, faith, and family. By nineteen, his rage erupted, ending in arrest. And for the first time, they felt relief. Jail became a sacred place. Two weeks after finding a Book of Mormon, he...

Kirk never imagined life would look like this. Married at forty. A son wounded in war. Children who chose different paths—some away from the faith he holds dear. The family ranch, passed down for generations, lost after years of struggle. And in the silence that followed, questions louder than ever: Is there really a God? And if so... does He hear me? But even as the world he built unraveled, Kirk...

Jaylynn never felt she truly belonged—until she found the Church. Neglected by her father and shattered by loss, she clung to faith as her anchor. First, she lost a child. Then, years later, her 14-year-old son. Grief threatened to consume her—until her second child whispered, "Jesus told me that my brother is coming." Adoption later brought healing, and a quiet prompting in the temple l...

McKay had it all—a loving family, a childhood filled with faith, and a future mapped out in the Church. At fifteen, he boldly declared to his father, “I will go and do what the Lord hath commanded,” believing his path was set. But a handful of bad choices and a single injury during football practice sent his life spiraling in a direction he never saw coming. Alcohol. Drugs. Theft. A string of dead...

At 13, Gigi’s family discovered the Church, and her life was forever changed. The faith they embraced carried them through the impossible, and by 18, it led them from Peru to the U.S.—a journey she now sees as divinely orchestrated, much like Lehi leading his family to a promised land. But it was tragedy that defined her purpose. When her sister died, leaving two children behind, Gigi and her husb...

Jared thought he had it all figured out—until he didn’t. After rejecting his faith in high school, he questioned everything, experimenting with life beyond the values he once held. But when a challenge at work reignited his search for truth, three undeniable witnesses led him back to God. From missionary to soldier, welder to homesteader, and now a full-time creator of Christian Homestead , Jared’...

All Krystal wanted was to be a mom. After battling infertility, she finally had her baby—but life didn’t go as planned. As her marriage crumbled, she cried out to God, Where are You? A storm raged outside, thunder echoed, and a song played: After the storm comes the miracle. She believed the miracle would save her marriage, but it didn’t. After a divorce and another failed marriage, and hitting ro...

Matthew’s life has been anything but steady—21 moves before adulthood made sure of that. When his family left Canada for Utah, the culture shock was jarring. But the biggest change came at 15, when his mom’s battle with cancer opened his eyes to something deeper. In that moment, he didn’t just believe in God—he knew. And with that certainty came a realization: deep gratitude is the fastest way to...

At 15, Kelly’s life was forever changed after she attempted suicide. But a priesthood blessing brought her back to life—literally. With a deepened testimony of the gospel and the power of the priesthood, she was told, “You have a work to do.” Through the challenges of adulthood—financial struggles, a broken marriage, and family heartache—Kelly learned that true joy is found in Christ’s Atonement....

Tyler Bastian never set out to run a school. A filmmaker and entrepreneur, he was used to telling stories—not stepping into them. But when he founded Roots Charter High School, a farm-based refuge for at-risk teens, he walked straight into a battle for their lives. Seven suicide attempts a year. Fights fueled by pain. Students who felt invisible. Then came 243—a secret code echoed in hallways and...

Angela’s life began with high expectations and dreams of perfection—but it soon took an unexpected turn. Toxic exposure and relentless health crises left her in a wheelchair, labeled beyond help by doctors. A broken marriage and financial ruin followed, yet through it all, Angela discovered profound truths about faith, grace, and resilience. “The Lord gives special assistance in times of special n...

Life doesn’t come with a map, but what if the answers you seek are already written? In this episode of Anchored, your co-hosts open the pages of their lives to reveal how God’s peace—the kind that “passeth all understanding”—is guiding them through life’s hardest storms. Through raw stories of struggle and triumph, they uncover the ways God is speaking in real time, offering clarity in chaos. But...

Life doesn’t come with a map, but what if the answers you seek are already written? In this episode of Anchored, your co-hosts open the pages of their lives to reveal how God’s peace—the kind that “passeth all understanding”—is guiding them through life’s hardest storms. Through raw stories of struggle and triumph, they uncover the ways God is speaking in real time, offering clarity in chaos. But...

Livia’s story is one of unwavering faith in the face of life’s challenges. Growing up in a family of eight with financial struggles, she was taught by her parents’ steadfast trust in God. Choosing church over fitting in, Livia was profoundly influenced by a Young Women leader whose thoughtful gift would shape her for decades. Livia believes with all her heart that “one person and one thing can mak...

Ken, host of Chocolate Cake Bytes, combines his love for baking with a deep commitment to faith and service. Every week, he bakes chocolate cakes and shares them wherever the Spirit leads. His faith was put to the test when his son, whom the family believed was soon to serve a mission, chose to leave the Church. In this challenging time, Ken felt God’s comforting reassurance: “He’s my son. Just lo...

Audi’s journey is a powerful testament to faith, courage, and trusting God’s plan. Raised in a home filled with wisdom and love, she learned the importance of making good choices and staying close to God through weekly temple visits. While in college, a scripture sparked a life-changing decision: to pause her studies and serve a mission, despite advice to wait. Reflecting on this experience, Audi...

In this powerful episode, Seth shares his inspiring journey of resilience and faith. After leaving his faith at a young age, he returned at 22, only to face a painful divorce and lifelong health struggles. Through these trials, Seth discovered how pain and suffering can refine and strengthen us. Shifting his perspective from despair to hope, Seth began asking, "What can I do with God to build...

Bethany’s life was marked by unimaginable trials—losing her mother, being betrayed by her first husband, facing heartbreak in a second marriage, and enduring custody battles with both ex-husbands. When everything seemed out of control, she turned to the temple for solace. "My lifeline was hope—that the promises that had been given me would be fulfilled," she says. Through years of unwave...

Jedd’s life is a powerful reflection of agency, faith, and pivotal experiences. At just five years old, he made the decision to control his anger, and as a young man working in the dangerous Alaskan wilderness, he witnessed firsthand the stark contrast between gospel living and reckless choices. Despite facing financial struggles and questioning why the Lord doesn’t always smooth the path, Jedd ha...

In this heartfelt episode, Shawna reflects on her journey of faith through life’s most challenging trials. After her parents’ divorce, her family stopped attending church, leaving Shawna to navigate her faith alone. She endured a heart-wrenching divorce, became a single mom to two children, then remarried a father of two, fully committing herself to blending their families. Listen as Shawna shares...

Listen in as we sit down with Sam, who shares the story of rediscovering his faith after stepping away. For years, he and his wife went through the motions, feeling a void they couldn’t ignore. After deciding to return to church, they’ve set their sights on the temple, experiencing many miracles along the way. Sam opens up about his wife’s chronic health challenges, the twists and turns in his car...

In this episode of  Anchored , Alisa shares how her faith and covenants helped her through some of life’s toughest challenges. Over the last six years, she faced her husband’s life flight and open-heart surgery, a $45,000 insurance battle, a cancer scare, and the financial strain of having three missionaries out at once—all while finishing her master’s degree. Through it all, Alisa found strength...

In this episode of  Anchored , Roseanne shares her journey of faith and surrender. Scared but obedient, she followed the Spirit’s prompting to leave her job, trusting God would provide—only to face even greater struggles. Her husband, the primary breadwinner, lost his job, her daughter eloped, and she stepped into new leadership callings, all while realizing she was never truly in control. Amid th...

In this heartfelt inaugural episode of Anchored, co-host Stephanie Francom shares the inspiring story behind the podcast. She opens up about her near departure from her faith, the tender journey of navigating relationships with children who have stepped away, and the profound ways God has upheld His covenant promises in her life. Through challenges and blessings, Stephanie reflects on the guiding...