Finding Our Way: Stories of Faith and Resilience

What happens when you look at life’s scariest, most confusing chapters through a camera lens of faith? In this episode, we sit down with filmmaker and storyteller Nick Pilon to explore how a life filled with rare physical trials, unique family dynamics, and a passion for media was ultimately framed by a higher purpose. Nick opens up about his rich family legacy—from his father's immigration jo...

In the Season 2 premiere of Finding Our Way , James Connolly shares how a series of small and simple decisions led to some of the most meaningful changes in his life. From his search for truth and purpose to his journey of faith and eventual membership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, James reflects on the experiences, relationships, and commitments that shaped his path. He disc...

In this episode of Finding Our Way: Stories of Faith and Resilience , we are joined by Micali Peless, a 19-year-old from Michigan who is preparing to serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Juiz de Fora, Brazil. Micali opens up about her journey from growing up in a faith-filled home to developing her own independent testimony. We discuss the exciting (and nerve-wrac...

In this episode of Finding Our Way: Stories of Faith and Resilience , we sit down with Jenny Lowe—a powerhouse community leader, mother of five, vocal coach, and theater director based in Midland, Michigan. Jenny shares her dynamic journey, from growing up as an only child in Holt, Michigan, to becoming a driving force in the local arts scene. We discuss how music became the heartbeat of her life...

In this episode of Finding Our Way: Stories of Faith and Resilience , we sit down with Bethany Broderick—a wife, mother, teacher, and former missionary currently living in Midland, Michigan. Bethany takes us through her journey from growing up in a gospel-centered home in Oregon to serving a mission in Uruguay, and how she navigates the busy life of raising four children today. We discuss the pivo...

In this special edition of Finding Our Way: Stories of Faith and Resilience , we sit down with Jessica Larsen, the Stake Communications Director for the Midland Michigan Stake. Jessica shares the exciting details regarding the 2025 "Light the World" initiative in the Great Lakes Bay Region. This year brings a shift from the traditional "Giving Machines" to a wholistic "Giv...

Join us for a fantastic conversation with Seth Boss, a recently returned missionary from Saginaw, Michigan, who just got engaged! (and now married since this episode was recorded) Seth shares what it was like growing up in a large family (as one of eight boys) and how he always felt an expectation to serve a mission, though he hadn't yet developed his own personal testimony. Seth opens up abou...

Join us for an inspiring discussion with Alan Withers , a business owner, father, and disciple from West Branch, Michigan, who views his physical therapy practice as a healthcare ministry . Alan shares his unique journey from growing up in Canada to serving a mission in Portugal, Cape Verde, and the United States. He opens up about how he and his wife, Carrie, expanded their family through adoptio...

Join us for a fascinating conversation with Michael Wechter, a gifted pianist, composer, husband, and father from Saginaw, Michigan. Michael shares his unique upbringing as one of ten children, and how his path led him from studying piano at Arizona State to a transformative six-month road trip where he and his wife lived out of their van, funding their journey by playing a piano on wheels in publ...

Join us for an uplifting conversation with Heather Savage, a dedicated preschool teacher, wife, and mother of a large, loving family from the Midland Michigan Stake. In this episode of Finding Our Way , Heather shares her unique journey, starting with her life as a high school athlete in California, an unexpected path to BYU, and the surprising way she met her husband, Sasha (in a love story that...