New and Everlasting

Ammon’s defense of King Lamoni’s flocks is more than an epic Book of Mormon story—it’s a parable of Jesus Christ. In this solo episode, Amy Beck explores: Ammon as a type of Christ who rushes to defend His flock The true meaning of “succor” — to run to help, not just comfort The role of Christ as our Kinsman Redeemer and covenant covering How the Savior is both Comforter and Avenger, warrior and p...

How do we find covenant joy when life feels uncertain? Author and teacher Tanya Harris Roundy shares her journey of faith, family, writing, and resilience. Tanya is a wife, mother of six, grandmother of ten, and director of over 100 plays and musicals. Her debut novel Certainty: Walking Through Fire was 20 years in the making, born from personal trials, loss, and miracles of faith. In this episode...

Brittney Barney—mother of seven, music teacher, and author of Becoming a Mighty Pray-er —shares how prayer can be more than words. In this episode, Brittney and Amy talk about praying with our senses, embracing emotion instead of repressing it, and discovering peace in the middle of life’s chaos. From nonviolent communication to the Pulse Prayer, Brittney testifies of how connecting with God throu...

Author and artist Jayne Ann Osborne opens her heart about suffering, faith, and finding joy through Christ. From surviving extreme pregnancies with hyperemesis gravidarum to illustrating her first children’s book while hooked to an IV, Jayne Ann’s story is one of resilience, miracles, and covenant joy. She shares: How a publishing miracle launched her company, Merry Robin Publishing What it means...

Marie Evensen’s story begins with an ultimatum to God: “If You’re real, show me.” That bold plea sparked a life-changing journey of faith, purpose, and covenant joy. In this heartfelt conversation, Marie shares how living the gospel and embracing her covenants helped her: See joy as a skill anyone can practice Walk through life yoked to Christ Discover her unique “side quest” in God’s plan Recogni...

What does it mean to trust God with your child’s spiritual journey? Melinda and Cory share the heartache and hope of parenting through a child’s faith transition—and how their personal healing and spiritual growth shaped their response. This episode is filled with love, honesty, and the kind of covenant joy that only comes through consecrated effort and grace. 🎙 Topics we explore: Navigating faith...

When Emily Hammer was lying on the floor during a traumatic pregnancy, she wondered, “What would it be like if I was gone?” That moment marked the beginning of a long mental health journey—one filled with anxiety, postpartum PTSD, scrupulosity OCD, and ultimately, healing through faith, therapy, and the Savior’s love. In this vulnerable and powerful conversation, Emily opens up about: Growing up i...

Jason and Brooke Harwood didn’t plan for divorce, blending families, or NICU stays—but they’ve lived every one of those chapters and more. In this vulnerable and faith-filled conversation, they share how covenant keeping gave them strength to move forward, trust again, and find lasting joy together. From temple marriage to heartbreak and back again, this is a real-life testimony that God’s plan— e...

What do we do when life doesn't go the way we hoped? In this heartfelt conversation, Amy sits down with her daughter Alayna and her daughter’s roommate Brynn to discuss Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf’s BYU devotional “Joyfully Receive the Unexpected Messiah.” Together they reflect on why joy doesn’t require perfect circumstances, how covenant relationships deepen trust in Christ, and why God’s “unex...

From Sumo Wrestling to Covenant Joy: Fay Klingler’s Story Author and speaker Fay Klingler shares her remarkable journey from loss to light. After a heart-wrenching divorce, she leaned on her daughter, found strength she didn’t know she had, and witnessed miracles that affirmed her faith. Fay testifies of the power of personal revelation, the joy of temple covenants, and the quiet choreography of a...

Discover the redemption arcs of Gideon, the brave captain, and Zeezrom, the lawyer who became a disciple. These unsung heroes of the Book of Mormon remind us that no one is beyond the reach of covenant joy. In this special solo episode, Amy shares personal study and reflections on two of the Book of Mormon’s most inspiring but often overlooked figures: Gideon and Zeezrom. You’ll hear the story of...

Kristen Beck shares how trusting God’s plan brings peace, even when life doesn’t go as expected. In this heartfelt conversation, she talks about learning the theme “I Am His” at girls camp, finding strength in prayer, and discovering that worthiness is not the same as flawlessness. We also discuss Elder Brad Wilcox’s message, “Worthiness Is Not Flawlessness,” and how grace isn’t just the light at...

When life feels chaotic or you're struggling to feel "good enough," what anchors you? In this inspiring episode, Sarah Stephenson shares her journey from a strict, shifting religious upbringing to finding peace and purpose through the gospel of Jesus Christ. As a convert, caregiver, and mother, Sarah offers a refreshing take on grace, self-worth, and the transforming power of the Ato...

In this uplifting episode of New and Everlasting , I sit down with author, editor, and teacher Tristi Pinkston — also known to Western romance fans as Amelia C. Adams . With over 170 published titles, Tristi shares her journey from LDS historical fiction to sweet romance, how she navigated dual audiences under a pen name, and the quiet yet powerful way faith influences all her work. We talk about:...

Karen Papin is a life coach and host of The Divine Worth Podcast. We had a great discussion about comfort zones, confidence, and leaning not unto our own understanding. Ways to contact Karen: Instagram: @karenpapin Website: karenpapin.com #newandeverlastingpodcast #covenantjoy #hopeofisrael #divineworth #godslove #coaching #proverbs356 #ldspodcast #lds #churchofjesuschristoflatterdaysaints

Madelynn Hansen joins me this week with inspiring stories about how her "normal" mission call was turned on its head when she arrived in Detroit! #newandeverlastingpodcast #covenantjoy #hopeofisrael #churchofjesuschristoflatterdaysaints #arabic #detroit #lds #mission

What does confidence have to do with covenants—and how does the temple help us discover our truest selves? In this deeply personal and spiritually rich conversation, Carol Ashcraft—BYU-Idaho math educator and temple worker—shares her journey of discovering covenant confidence . From a denied thesis proposal on confidence to powerful impressions at the temple, Carol reflects on how the Savior gentl...

When chronic illness left Heather Lyn Davis bedridden and hopeless, she considered ending her treatment—and preparing for the end of her life. But a surprising discovery led her down an unexpected path: living the virtues of 1 Corinthians 13. In this heartfelt and deeply personal conversation, Heather shares how practicing charity—patience, kindness, gratitude, and more—not only changed her heart,...

W. Paul Pulsipher’s path hasn’t been easy—addiction recovery, grief, poverty, and life on the autism spectrum—but through it all, he found healing, purpose, and covenant joy through Jesus Christ. In this episode, Paul shares how his faith and music intertwined to anchor him through dark times, how he defines hope in Christ, and why he believes our covenants are the reason to keep getting out of be...

During Elder Beck’s full-time missionary interview for Episode 8, he shared a story so powerful it deserved its own bonus episode. In a dim, windowless room without electricity, the light of the gospel illuminated hearts. This is the story of P and his friends—baptized, evicted, and yet still full of faith. Their journey of humble conversion and enduring hope will stay with you. Listen as Elder Be...

What does covenant joy look like on both sides of the name tag? In this Mission Edition of New & Everlasting , Amy Beck interviews three beloved guests from different stages of missionary service: Jared Stark , an 18-year-old pre-missionary called to the Trujillo South Peru Mission Elder Beck , Amy’s son, currently serving in the California San Bernardino Mission Fiona , Amy’s niece and return...

Jeremy and Amelia Boyle open their hearts about what it means to endure a life-changing diagnosis while still choosing to trust in God's plan. As Jeremy faces a terminal illness with no cure, the Boyles share the grief, miracles, and covenant-centered perspective shaping their family’s journey. They reflect on priesthood blessings, the purpose of covenants, spiritual survival, and becoming “be...

At just 16 years old, Maren Beck shares her raw and powerful journey through mental health challenges, spiritual growth, and discovering her true identity as a disciple of Christ. Diagnosed with cyclothymia, Maren opens up about dark days, mood swings, and the long road to healing—but also the miraculous power of worship music, gospel podcasts, prayer, and the temple. Through friendships, missiona...

My dear friend Jenny and I discuss Elder Yoon Hwan Choi's October 2023 address "Do You Want to Be Happy?" CLICK HERE to listen to Elder Choi's message. ***Do you have a personal story about finding covenant joy during a challenging time in your life? Email newandeverlastingpodcast@gmail.com or search New and Everlasting on Facebook or Instagram and send me a message! Your story could be on the pod...

What does it mean to truly triumph with hope—even when life feels unfair? In this episode, Amy is joined by her dear friend Chrissy to discuss Elder Neil L. Andersen’s General Conference message, “The Triumph of Hope.” Together, they explore how faith in Jesus Christ empowers us to rise above trials, grief, and the unknown. Chrissy shares: Why hope is more than a mindset—it’s a gift from God How t...