Seeking Light Podcast

Elias was introduced to me through a friend. As I prepared to talk to him, I wanted to focus on a theme for this podcast. The theme wasn't clear until we began talking about how God has always guided Elias throughout his life. We all come to this earth to a family. God intended it that way. No family is perfect, we all have our struggles and through our brokenness the Savior heals us. Elias&#3...

Do you have a favorite part of the day? Mine is the morning!! Elder Jeffrey R. Holland said, "Drawing upon scriptural promises, he noted that morning symbolizes the ultimate triumph of light over darkness: "It is the Light of the World, the Bright and Morning Star, the 'light that is endless, that can never be darkened'." Join me today as I share scriptures that talk about t...

Recently, I have been selling clothing and shoes on eBay. I have 100% positive reviews but the other day someone that I had sold something too asked to return it. Her reasoning did not match up with the item she bought. I felt like she was being deceitful with her return refund. It stayed on my mind all evening and into the morning. Then while walking and listening to the Tabernacle choir, I thoug...

Ben grew up in Oregon raised by a hard working, devoted single mother. He enjoyed camping adventures with her and his siblings as a child during the summer months. His curious mind often looked up at the stars and wondered about the universe and its expanse. Having not grown up with a specific religion, Ben had curiosities that took him to ask questions that most teenage boys don't consider. I...

Over 2 decades as a police officer on the streets of Portland Oregon. Tammy was the youngest of 5 children. She grew up wanting to be a mother. She excelled as a shot put thrower in high school and college. Ranking 10th in the nation. She served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Alabama. While attending college she changed her major 7 times, she ultimately decided to...

In the Fall of 2024, Ken had been having symptoms that seemed to keep lingering on. He decided to go to the doctors and see what was happening. Through tests, they told Ken that he had pancreatic cancer. The diagnosis was bleak and time was not on his side. He and his wife Holly leaned upon the Lord and one another to find the strength, courage and trust that they had built together since their ma...

While heading to the church for a presidency meeting, I saw a sister from another ward trying to unload a truck bed full of decorations for a wedding. I had a moment to decide to either walk into the church to the presidency meeting or go over to her truck and offer to help her carry and lift all of her things into the gym? My mind returned to a situation as a ward RS president years ago. We had h...

In the late 1970's Jeff was a young man trying to make money while working up in Kodiak Alaska. His near fate with death while out in a boat in the Gulf of Alaska caused him to pause and re-think his choices. That hyper awareness of the preciousness of life soon disappeared when he returned back to Oregon. Then one late night while at a bar with his brother tragedy struck again. Jeff's pai...

At women’s conference this weekend we listened to a presentation about phone use, technology, Real VS Reel. During a part of it we talked about getting outside and enjoying nature. That led me thinking about the Savior and other scripture stories of people doing life in the outdoors. I personally love the outdoors. I walk most days a week. I love to see the birds, flowers, trees, grass, and the sk...

Uncertain why she had this small lump on her leg Leann kept feeling a nagging thought that she needed to go to the doctor and have it checked out and removed. Doctors seemed unconcerned at first glance by Leann insisted that this lump needed to be removed. After doctors did the biopsy, they realized Leann had a rare aggressive cancer. Join me today as Leann shares life lessons learned from the can...

During General Conference one of my favorite talks was by Emily Belle Freeman, April 2026, Best Days and Worst Days, she said, "Several weeks ago we began planning our daughter’s wedding. With great joy, we dreamed and brainstormed as we considered all the options. And then my husband, Greg, received a phone call he couldn’t ignore. It was the oncologist confirming what we hoped wasn’t true....

Hayden just returned home from a 2 year mission in Tallahassee Florida. In today's episode he shares with us about his decision to go on a mission and the many lessons learned with companions, members and all the new friends he met. Join me as we compact 2 years into minutes.

We have angels among us. They are loving us, cheering us on, comforting us and arriving just in time. Join me today as I share some stories of being blessed by earthly angels. “Not all angels are from the other side of the Veil. Some of them we walk with and talk with - here, now, every day.” Elder Jeffrey R Holland

While on a study break at the temple, I opened my eyes to something that had not appeared to me before in my scripture reading. Join me today as I share the insights I received from Alma 17. “We don’t have to go only to the stories where He appears to someone to find Him—He is in every story.” — Shannon Foster

Two of our kids are coming home from their missions this year. I’ve been thinking about the importance of their growth and happiness that they’ve experienced on their missions. As I reflected on how much they both learned from companions, investigators, using their strength each day to walk and talk and meet people I realized that when they come home, the struggle will be in maintaining the spirit...

We look around us and can see suffering.and heartache. That leads me to ask myself questions of why, when, how and what. Why do some things happen to certain people? When we they get answers and peace? How long will they have to endure? What am I to do with this experience and trial? Human nature can have us asking these questions. In ttoday's episode, I share some personal personal struggles...

After taking a break from podcasting, I’m ready to jump back in! Today I share with you a little of my WHY about returning to podcasting and how good it feels to be back!! "Everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you're climbing it." — Andy Rooney

Quotes have been such a gift to me in my life. I have drawn upon them over and over in my life. Join me today as I share 5 quotes that have affected my life lately. 1. “A warrior is not a person that carries a gun. The biggest war you ever go through is right between your own ears. It’s in your mind. We’re all going through a war in our mind, and we have to callus our mind to fight that war and to...

“Miracles are a part of the gospel of Jesus Christ. If miracles cease it is because faith has ceased.” God knows each of us. He loves us! He know our pains, sorrows, joys, worries, discouragements. We’re never alone!!  Bailey shared this to us last night while reading scriptures, “Sometimes our own personal conversion doesn’t happen in the sacred grove but rather our own personal Liberty jail.”

God accomplishes his work through small things. While reading my scriptures, I was reminded of this very truth. Join me today as I share some thoughts about small groups. Alma 37: 6 Now ye may suppose that this is foolishness in me; but behold I say unto you, that by small and simple things are great things brought to pass; and small means in many instances doth confound the wise. 7 And the Lord G...

Three lessons I learned going to the Washington Family Ranch in Central Oregon. Lesson # 1: God created this earth for you and I to fill his love and experience his goodness.  D&C 59: 18 Yea, all things which come of the earth, in the season thereof, are made for the benefit and the use of man, both to please the eye and to gladden the heart; 19 Yea, for food and for raiment, for taste and for sme...

Have you ever felt like an underdog? I love to read, watch or listen to stories about the underdog rising triumphant. Join me today as I talk about the underdog and how we will overcome the evil that is spreading across the earth and be a light that shines in the darkness. 1 Nephi 14:12-14 12 And it came to pass that I beheld the church of the Lamb of God, and its numbers were few, because of the...

While listening to the ALL IN podcast recently that was talking about lamenting. Morgan said something that really spoke to my heart. “No flowers bloom in all seasons”. What a profound thought for me. I love flowers and during this time of year they are all around our property. Join me today as I share some thoughts about flowers and our personal blooming we experience in life. Ecclesiastes 3: 1 T...

This is a re-posted podcast from my archives! As I travel to spend time with my kids, I felt this podcast was perfect for our lives!! Thank you for supporting me. Enjoy!!! Today, while preparing for church I thought so much about personal peace during these times. Our opening hymn was Where Can I Turn For Peace. Many of us are seeking for peace. We have wars and commotion going on all around us bu...

Matt started his education at the ripe age of 4 years old. He turned 51 this last February preparing to reach one of the highest degree in education; his doctorate. Matt has officially completed his doctorate program. What a journey he has been on along with our whole family. Join me today as Matt tells us all about his time, challenges, growth and learning these last 9 years in preparation to rec...