Be Faithful

Thank you for being here and joining me on this Be Faithful journey! To wrap up Season 1 I am releasing some short testimonies from throughout this first season. For 10% off Beautiful Scripture sets and more use code befaithful10 at: https://lineuponlineco.com/?ac=befaithful10 https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/?lang=enghttps://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochristTo contact me email: lauren...

How do we respond when someone we love leaves the Church? How can believers and former believers speak to each other with honesty without hatred? Can interfaith dialogue exist inside families, friendships, and marriages? In the second half of this conversation with Jared Halverson, we discuss one of the most emotional and difficult realities many people face today: navigating relationships when fa...

In this episode of Be Faithful , I sit down with Jared Halverson for a conversation about LDS faith, criticisms, and the media portrayals of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He dives into the tactics of the antagonistic points of view and how we can respond to take advantage of the unique "Mormon Moment" we are living in. This part 1 is especially useful if you are getti...

What is so different about LDS Theology from Mainstream Christianity? Hayden helps break this down for us: What is the Trinity? What do Latter-day Saints believe about the Godhead? Is the Trinity actually found in the Bible? How does LDS theology solve the problem of evil? Hayden shares his experience studying theology, debating different Christian beliefs, and explaining why he believes the resto...

What really happens when you spend decades studying Joseph Smith? In this episode of Be Faithful , I sit down with historian Ron Barney, who has dedicated nearly 50 years to researching the life and teachings of Joseph Smith—including his work on the Joseph Smith Papers Project. We dive deep into some of the most asked (and often misunderstood) questions: Did studying Joseph Smith ever challenge h...

In this Easter-focused episode we dive into the final hours of Jesus Christ's life and explore the sacred path known as the Via Dolorosa —the road He walked from condemnation to crucifixion through Jerusalem. Joined by author Dr. Trina Boice , we discuss the historical, spiritual, and deeply symbolic significance of this path, often called “The Way of Suffering.” Together, we reflect on what Jesus...

Are we living in the last days? What signs of the Second Coming have already been fulfilled—and which ones are still ahead? In this episode of Be Faithful , I sit down with Jared Davies from the Christian Homestead YouTube channel to discuss the signs of the times , prophetic interpretations, and how modern prophets help us understand scripture. We explore fulfilled prophecies, the mysterious 144,...

If children are ‘useless,’ then what does that say about how we define worth? In this episode, we talk about the profound blessing of raising children — including children with disabilities — and why their lives are never a burden, never “less than,” and never without purpose. We also react to the powerful Brigham Young University speech, “Why Children Became Useless,: Faith and the Future of the...

In this inspiring episode of Be Faithful, I sit down with Erica to talk about the 12-Step Addiction Recovery Program within The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — and how it truly transforms lives. Erica shares her deeply personal story of addiction, divorce, grief, childhood wounds, codependency, and the heartbreaking loss of her father to suicide. Through it all, she discovered that t...

This is a deeply personal for me, so I asked a friend - Tikla Fife if she would interview me to tell my story and the why behind this channel. I share my faith journey—from growing up in the Church, walking away after family trauma, years of pain, family addiction, and broken relationships, to a miraculous and undeniable return to Jesus Christ and the restored gospel. This episode is a testament t...

In this episode, scholar Terryl Givens explores what was truly lost in Christian history and how restoring the nature of God’s love changes everything. In this episode of Be Faithful, Terryl Givens—Neal A. Maxwell Research Fellow and author of The God Who Weeps and The Crucible of Doubt—shares insights from his upcoming book on Christian history. Together, we discuss apostasy, restoration, the Gos...

In this episode of Be Faithful, host Lauren Rose sits down with renowned Egyptologist and BYU professor Dr. Kerry Muhlestein for an in-depth conversation about the Book of Abraham—one of the most criticized and misunderstood scriptures of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Dr. Muhlestein, who holds a PhD in Egyptology from UCLA and directs active excavations in Egypt, addresses the m...

In this episode of Be Faithful I sit down with licensed clinical mental health counselor Niki Olsen (LDS Mental Health Co.) for a powerful, Spirit-led conversation about mental health, anxiety, trauma, and hearing the Spirit through life’s chaos . Together, we explore how faith in Jesus Christ and mental health skills work together , why therapy does not weaken faith, and how anxiety, panic attack...

In this episode of Be Faithful, I sit down with Tiffany Larson, CEO of Days for Girls International, a global nonprofit dedicated to ending period poverty and restoring dignity, health, and opportunity to women and girls around the world. Tiffany shares her inspiring journey—from studying international development, to traveling to more than a dozen countries each year, to leading an organization t...

In this episode of Be Faithful, I sit down with theologian, historian, and Mormon feminist scholar Maxine Hanks to explore the history of women in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and in early Christianity. My perspective comes from a traditionalist angle - so I wanted to talk to an active feminist to gain more perspective and a better understanding of our sisters who might be strug...

What do we do when someone we love has self destructive behavior? In this episode of Be Faithful, I sit down with my former YSA Bishop, Buzz Welch, to talk about setting boundaries, navigating complicated family relationships, and learning to rely fully on Jesus Christ through life’s hardest moments. Buzz opens up about his own family’s journey, including supporting a son who battled addiction for...

🎙️ What does it mean to defend family and faith in today’s world? In this episode of Be Faithful, I talk with  @amberdawnpearce  host of Hope Smiling Brightly, about The Family Proclamation, divine identity, and the eternal role of families in God’s plan. Amber shares her faith journey, lessons from adoption, and insights on womanhood, motherhood, and standing for truth in the last days. 💛 Topics...

In this episode, I interview Jared Lambert, a historical linguist that has been studying the ancient Hebrew language in connection with The Book of Genesis. Jared shares how studying the Hebrew Bible, linguistics, and temple language reveals deeper truths about creation, Adam and Eve, and the plan of salvation. Jared explains how the language of God connects with modern science, evolution, and fai...

Why do I believe in Jesus Christ and call myself a Christian? Alma 46:15 And those who did belong to the church were faithful; yea, all those who were true believers in Christ took upon them, gladly, the name of Christ, or Christians as they were called, because of their belief in Christ who should come. Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/thrive License code: FFRKHPQ4TDDR4SKY...

In this episode of Be Faithful, I sit down with Tara McCausland, Executive Director of SA Lifeline Foundation, to discuss the reality of sexual addiction, betrayal trauma, and the path of healing through Christ. Tara shares her personal story, her parents’ courageous recovery journey, and the powerful tools that help individuals and families find hope and peace. Whether you’ve experienced betrayal...

In light of recent events I felt strongly that we needed to be reminded of the prophet's inspired words regarding peacemakers. I am the first to admit that I am not the best at making peace when I have been upset - but repeatedly listening to the prophet has given me peace, direction and a reminder that it is possible for me to change. Links:Time Magazine: https://time.com/7315003/russell-nelson-d...

In this episode I sit down with Andrea Hales to talk about her involvement within the Native American community. Andrea started her own podcast a few years ago called "Tribe of Testimonies." We discuss the things she learned from doing her podcast and the many parallels between the two groups of ancient to modern Native Americans and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She also shares...

What does it truly mean to be a child of God? In this episode of Be Faithful, I sit down with Julio Ospina to talk about one of the most powerful truths we can discover—our divine identity as children of God. Julio shares his deeply personal journey: growing up in Colombia, leaving the Church for nearly a decade, and how a profound spiritual experience led him back to Jesus Christ, re-baptism, and...

In this episode of Be Faithful , Lauren Rose interviews Austin Fife , author of The Light and Truth Letter — a powerful, faith-affirming response to the CES Letter . Austin shares his spiritual journey, why he wrote the letter, and how it’s helping members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints strengthen their testimonies. We discuss the origins of the CES Letter, the most and least p...

In this episode I sit down with my friend and Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Matt Jackman, to explore how substance abuse affects individuals, families, and spirituality. We discuss the Word of Wisdom, the spectrum between substance use and abuse, emotional and developmental consequences, and the lasting impact of addiction. Matt also shares insight from years of experience helping people heal...