Emily Layton

Grow in the Light Podcast

Religion EN ↓ 28 episodes

Grow in the Light is a gathering place where women of faith can find direction, tools, support, and encouragement in their journey to grow in receiving light, magnifying light, and sharing light.

Author

Emily Layton

Category

Religion

Podcast website

www.growinthelight.com

Latest episode

Jun 30, 2026

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Episodes

28. Think, Feel, Do, Record: Using AI to Enhance Gospel Study with Mindy Zeigler 30.06.2026

Episode Summary Mindy Zeigler is a mentor of the power of gospel study and personal revelation in our lives. She shares the framework of “Think, Feel, Do, Record” as a meaningful way to study the scriptures. She also describes her personal experience using AI as a specifically directed tool to streamline how she captures, organizes, and records gospel study insights.    Highlights • How...

27. Being a Wise Woman in a War Zone with Karen Young 12.04.2026

How do these Wise Woman skills of soulful alignment and having oil in our lamps apply when you find yourself in a war zone? Back in December I did a podcast with Karen Young, a friend and mentor who was living as a missionary in Qatar. Karen and her husband Rob are mentors for me of both saying yes to God in our lives and living together with vibrant interdependence as a husband and wife. This wee...

26. Meditation as a Way to Be with Jesus with Shauna Norton 12.03.2026

Emily interviews Shauna Norton, a meditation mentor and creator of the Refill My Soul app. They discuss using gospel-centered meditation to find peace and to connect with Jesus Christ when life doesn’t go according to plan. Shauna shares her experiences with unexpected “Plan B” turns, divorce and remarriage, and how a prompting led her to create meditations based on Christ’s teachings when she cou...

25. The Sunday Pantry: How Food Nourishes Community with Shelli Spotts 16.02.2026

In this episode we welcome Shelli Spotts, a talented writer and teacher from Brigham Young University, to discuss an essay written for the Big Ocean Women newsletter entitled “I call it Community: Ponderings on the Sunday Pantry.” It is a connection in our nourishing our souls in body and heart, with food and belonging. Shelli shares her experiences of living in a close-knit neighborhood where peo...

24. Awakened by Love with Whitney Archibald 06.02.2026

In this episode of Grow in the Light, Whitney Archibald shares her experience of being awakened by a new type of love following a severe accident. Whitney recounts the profound care she received from first responders, hospital staff, friends, and family, highlighting how their pure, Christ-like love impacted her. This experience enhanced her capacity to see and love others through the Savior's eye...

23. Transformed by Trauma: Lessons from Adversity with Whitney Archibald 02.02.2026

In this episode, Whitney Archibald, a mother of five and avid podcaster, opens up about a life-altering rock climbing accident. She details her incredible journey of physical recovery and spiritual growth, highlighting moments of profound divine connection during her darkest hours. We discuss the power of music as a form of communication with the soul and how important that has been for Whitney in...

22. Exploring Soulful Alignment with Kaylee Gwilliam 18.01.2026

In this episode, Kaylee interviews regular host Emily about the concept of soulful alignment. They discuss how integrating the body, spirit, heart, and mind can lead to a richer, more balanced life. Emily explains each aspect's role in soulful alignment and shares practical exercises, like Tai Chi movements, to help listeners engage with these different aspects of their soul. Emphasizing the impor...

21. Saying "Yes" to God's Will with Karen Young 22.12.2025

In this episode, Emily is joined by Karen Young, a mentor who discusses her journey of faith and saying yes to God's will. Raised in Utah, Karen shares experiences from her mission in Tampa, Florida, and her current service in Qatar with her husband Rob. She highlights the significant impact of her mission and church callings, which have brought growth, peace, and joy into her life. Karen also tal...

20. Proxy Joy with Shirley Morgan 15.12.2025

In this episode of Grow in the Light, Emily speaks with Shirley Morgan about the collective aspect of our relational sphere. Shirley shares her personal journey of grief, healing, and finding strength through her relationships with family and her faith in Jesus Christ. Through emotional anecdotes, the conversation unfolds the importance of proxy work, gratitude, and the idea of turning life's hard...

19. Embracing Generational Connections with Elyse Von Niederhausern 09.12.2025

In this episode Elyse Von Niederhausern shares her passion for generational connections, and unique family traditions such as celebrating the Day of the Dead. Elyse provides insights into how these traditions honor her Mexican heritage and foster family bonds. The conversation also delves into the powerful themes of the Disney-Pixar movie Coco, generational relay races, and the ongoing influence o...

18. Connecting with God through Prayer Journaling with Cay Cox 01.12.2025

In this engaging discussion, Cay Cox shares her journey from routine and rote spiritual practices to a deeply meaningful and personalized dialogue with God through prayer journaling. Cay explains how prayer journaling evolved for her over the years, including the process she follows and the impact it has had on her spiritual life. The conversation delves into understanding the voices of Heavenly P...

17. Trusting God and The Plan with Kaylee Gwilliam and Beverly Samona 26.11.2025

In this heartfelt discussion, Emily, Kaylee, and Beverly share their personal experiences and insights on trusting the Lord through life's adversities. From Beverly's journey through divorce and remarriage, Kaylee's family's struggle through job loss and relocation, to Emily's reflections on divine guidance, the conversation covers themes of spiritual nourishment, unwavering faith, and the signifi...

16. Introduction to "My Legacy Message" 26.11.2025

This episode introduces the next series of episodes that detail the three points of My Legacy Message and how it came to be central to my life.

15. Being a Wise Woman (D&C 45:57) 27.09.2025

Episode Theme : What it means to be a “Wise Woman”– exploring spiritual wisdom, discernment, stewardship, and personal growth. Hosts: Emily & Kaylee  Episode Highlights:  Introduction & Purpose • Emily and Kaylee introduce the new season, focusing on the foundational concept of the Wise Woman. • The conversation is framed as a nurturing, campfire-style discussion. Scriptural Foun...

14. Morning Light--Novelty and Activating Agency 26.01.2024

In this short episode Emily encourages promoting novelty in our lives to instigate change and growth. This principle, which supports neuroplasticity, promotes “consciousness integration” where we become acutely aware that we are the choosers of our life, instead of operating on autopilot like our human brains are habitually designed to do. Emily shares how little changes in her daily routine activ...

13. Mentor Moments--Ashley teaches about the Personal Bill of Rights 04.12.2023

Are you saying "yes" to the right things? Do you feel guilty for saying "no"? Licensed counselor Ashley Jaggi teaches how the Personal Bill of Rights validates and empowers us in how we show up for others and for ourselves. Links mentioned in episode: To get a copy of the Personal Bill of Rights:  https://ashleyjaggi.com/rights Ashley's Podcast Episode "Say NO Without Feeling Guilty and...

12. Mentor Moments--Jenn shares about radical acceptance and DBT skills 06.11.2023

In this discussion, professional counselor, Jennifer Jenkins and I talk about how acceptance is a critical part of growth. It's not toxic positivity but is rather acknowledging fully where we are so that we can move forward from there. Jenn talks about Dialectic Behavior Therapy, known as DBT, and what a powerful tool that can be in increasing our skills of acceptance.  

11. Mentor Moments--Amie shares about feeling and accepting our emotions 26.10.2023

Amie Woolsey, CPC, APSATS-Candidate, BSP-practitioner, ELI-MP, COR.E Amie Woolsey is a certified betrayal trauma life coach and Brainspotting (BSP) practitioner. She has helped hundreds of people reclaim their lives after abuse, betrayal & or divorce, using her extensive experience and holistic approach to healing the heart, mind, and body.  Amie is the co-host of The Choose to BE Podcast...

10. Morning Light--Accepting and Celebrating the Good 25.10.2023

Do you have a hard time seeing and accepting the good in yourself? You can grow in acceptance of the wonderful things about yourself and others through small moments of celebration.

9. Abiding IN the Miracle 18.10.2023

What's the difference between experiencing a miracle in your life and Living IN the Miracles ? Do you believe that you can ask for and look for that kind of divine relationship? Join Kaylee and Emily for this discussion as we dive into hope, faith, trust, and the steps in moving forward into reaching for God in this intimate way. God truly "reaches our reaching."

8. Mentor Moments--Jenn shares about the power of our physical bodies and "Yoka" 24.09.2023

Jenn Coleman shares with us her growth journey from high school through today in using her body as a poweful tool for awareness of her thoughts, emotions, and spiritual connection. We can yoke ourselved with Christ as our action in and compassion for our bodies unlock His grace. She emphasises how our small and simple efforts of giving what we have leads to empowerment, peace, acceptance, and grow...

7. Mentor Moments--Pat shares about eustress and distress 09.09.2023

We all know about stress...very personally. But increasing our awareness of the two different types of stress may help us and those you care about understand and manage stress better.

6. Mentor Moments--Micki shares about embracing our fears 31.08.2023

Micki's inspiring approach to facing and then embracing her fears has led to transformation in her life, as well as to many fun experiences for herself and others.

5. Morning Light--A Red Branch on a Green Tree 22.08.2023

In this episode of Morning Light, Emily shares how the Biblical story of the woman who was healed from her issue of blood had ripple effects on others by showing them what was possible through Christ. Similarly, we can be a "red branch on a green tree" to invite or mentor others by peacefully and boldly choosing growth and change in our lives.

Mentor Moments--Dana shares insights about growth 16.05.2023

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