Hope Smiling Brightly with Amber Dawn Pearce

It is one thing to receive revelation, it is another thing to implement it and let it change your life!  As I started learning how to hear God's word for me more frequently I found myself trying to organize, remember and carry out all I was learning. I started to journal differently but I still felt I needed something more. I took an empty cork board and created what I now call my personal re...

My entire life I felt like I didn't really know how to receive personal revelation. I knew it was possible but I was clearly missing something. I started on a journey with the determination to hear the Spirit more frequently and more clearly.  In the process God taught me 8 things that have transformed my ability to hear Him. I have gone from wondering if God was listening to hearing Him ever...

How can two people be a part of the same church, doing the same things every day but one feels joy and the other feels burden? I know because I have been both people. I've recently seen a trend where the solution is to live the gospel according to our own standard. Keep what suits us and leave behind the rest. But I would like to suggest that there is another solution that will bring even mor...

I get asked all the time how I figured out what God was calling me to do. As God has recently thrown me another curve ball concerning what He wants for me and this podcast I thought it would be the perfect time to share my journey and the valuable principles I've learned along the way.  Though our calls may be different I think you will find value in what I share and be able use it to discove...

One of my favorite things to do in December is ready short, heart warming Christmas stories. 20 years ago God gave me a true Christmas story of my own and for this Christmas I decided it was time to tell it.  We often think of the miracle of a child coming into the world but I learned that a child of God leaving this world can be just as miraculous. My brother passed unexpectedly on Christmas day...

I used to feel so frustrated when someone would tell me to "just give your burden to the Lord."  It sounded easy enough, but I had no idea how to do it. When I asked anyone to tell me how, I was never given a clear, actionable answer. Then the Holy Spirit answered my question. From that time I have been able to overcome the fear, worry, anxiety, depression that plagued me. In this episod...

I recently asked myself, "Do I really know how to access the power God makes available to covenant keepers?"  Pres. Nelson expressed the need for this knowledge but I don't think I ever let it sink in.  Then I had an experience that left me so desperate for help and healing that my only option was to access God's promised power in my life. It is a bit vulnerable for me to share...

Episode Overview What is it to keep our lamps "trimmed?"   In this episode, we explore the profound symbolism of trimming our lamps to shine the covenant light of Christ brightly. Drawing from scripture, prophetic counsel, and personal experiences, you'll be inspired to recognize your divine worth, overcome doubts, and embrace your unique role as a woman in Zion. Come with me on an...

Welcome back, friends! I'm so excited to kick off Season 2 of Hope Smiling Brightly with the final part of this powerful series on what it really means to be a woman in Zion. In this episode, we’re diving into the the second word I found repeated over and over again in reference to women — how it’s woven into who we are as daughters of God, how it shows up in scripture, and why it’s so needed...

This is part 2 in a series where we explore divine truths of what it is to be a woman in Zion. How do I discover my unique role as a woman in God’s plan? How do I explain to my daughter why she can’t hold the priesthood?  How do I overcome doubt of my value as a woman in the church?  I try to address these and other concerns in this episode as I focus on this important truth... We cannot see our u...

The Powerful and Majestic Role of a Woman in Zion To be able to see our role clearly as Women in Zion and step into that role fully is to bring the power of Jesus Christ into our lives. But with the influence of the world, our view can get muddied. In this episode I get a little vulnerable and share an experience where God corrected my view and and showed me something much more majestic. The Spiri...

We are living in a day where the power of Jesus Christ is essential yet Satan is very clever in deceiving people into diminishing this power in their lives. In this episode we discuss profound insights on the power of Christ's name and how to bring it more abundantly into our lives.  Follow me @amberdawnpearce Come with me on an Alaskan cruise! July 2026 https://bountifultravel.com/trips/fami...

Have you ever wondered what it may have been like when the Savior was born? Common sense would make you wonder if Mary had another woman there to assist her. As I imagined that woman, a story and beautiful lesson came to life. As women we have a noble calling to help bring the Savior into the world. In the process we will find healing in our own lives. In this episode I share my testimony of the p...

 In this episode, I reflect on President Russell M. Nelson's advice to choose to believe in Jesus Christ despite doubts or challenges. I share my personal experiences growing up in the gospel, the trials my faith has faced, and how I have strengthened my testimony. From overcoming doubts with the help of faithful sources to understanding Satan's tactics, I provide insights and strategies...

“Seek and expect miracles!”  I can’t count how many times I have heard this quoted, but how do we implement it? In this episode I share personal stories and insights on we can become more miracle minded. We explore lessons from the story of the Brother of Jared in the Book of Mormon and what we can learn about bringing more miracles into our lives. I discuss the importance of setting goals that re...

As a little girl I asked my father why God lets some of His children suffer, what followed was a lesson I will never forget. It helped me realize the importance of using our unique gifts and resources to relieve each other’s suffering.  My unique upbringing allowed me to witness a lot of kindness given and received. It cultivated a desire in me to use the gifts I was given for good. I am very exci...

Join me as I share a personal story of overcoming adversity and achieving my dreams through the power of small, daily actions. Drawing from my experiences growing up in challenging environments and enduring bullying in school, I share how setting incremental goals and maintaining faith led to transformative results. I also detail what I learned woven into doctrinal principles and how it can be app...

Join me for a profound reflection on how God consecrates trials for our good. Through stories of how my family grew from 5 to 13 with 8 adopted siblings, I delve into the complexities and blessings found in life's challenges. I talk about how my upbringing taught me the power of discernment, unconditional love, freedom from victimhood, and finding joy in difficult circumstances. Inspired by L...

In this episode I share another story from my childhood and what it taught me about finding solace in Christ. When we don't realize our worth we often fill that void with the wrong things.  It can lead to weakness that feels impossible to overcome.  Let me share with you the beautiful promises and insights on change that I found in a surprising place. I hope it gives you courage, as it did fo...

In this podcast episode, Amber shares personal stories and insights to encourage listeners to redefine their perceptions of wealth and worth through a Christ-centered lens.  She recounts childhood memories of living in unconventional homes with a back-to-nature lifestyle, highlighting the contrast between societal measures of wealth and the true value found in a life centered on Christ, family, an...

This episode  recounts the powerful true story of Amber’s parents' transition from a life of substance abuse in a hippie commune to finding faith in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It covers their early life filled with drugs and searching for meaning, encounters with pivotal figures that sparked a desire for a better life, and the series of spiritual and personal transformat...

The Real Reason Why We Get Stuck in Fear  In this episode, Amber Pearce shares her profound encounter with a homeless woman while waiting for her son, exploring the themes of choice, compassion, and divine guidance. She discusses the importance of understanding our divine assignments and the power of free will. Through personal reflections and biblical teachings, Amber highlights how incorrect per...

In the inaugural episode of 'Hope Smiling Brightly,' Amber Dawn Pearce shares her journey from a unique upbringing to developing an unshaken faith in Christ. Raised off-grid by converted hippies in a large, blended family, Amber's life was far from ordinary, involving significant challenges and moments of introspection often mistaken for sadness. She discusses overcoming the 'h...