Seeking Light Podcast

Sally grew up in a small community to a loving mother and father. Her brother Dan was 8 years older than her when she came into this world. Her parents said she was an active girl with so much energy. In high school she met a boy named Ken who she eventually fell in love with and married in 1969. Ken was in a car accident and died 2 years after their marriage. Sally was pregnant with their first c...

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 but we can have personal peace. Peace comes through Jesus Christ and following his teachings. Join me today as I share some thoughts and light about peace. John 16:33, “These...

In the Fall, I interviewed 3 women who were no longer raising their children and were trying to find purpose in their lives in a new season. In this episode, I wanted to hear from 2 amazing young mothers share their feelings about motherhood in this season of their lives. Join me as Lauren and Emily share their insightful thoughts and feelings as they raise the next generation. “A mother is the tr...

“One in four people in the world will be affected by mental illness at some point in their lives. More than 16 million U.S. adults had at least one major depressive episode in the past year.” Over the last week, I have been having conversations with different people who are struggling with depression or mental illness. My heart hurts for them and I really desire to have the love and compassion of...

I first interviewed Teralyn on episode 106 about her move from Mississippi to Oregon to help with her mother who had cancer. When Teralyn's mother passed away, she felt a great desire to go to Africa and meet the women that she wanted to write a book about from the Samburu Tribes in the villages of Unity and Umoja. Join me as Teralyn shares Elizabeth and Rebecca's stories in this Seeking Light Pod...

As I was pondering life and trying to seek light I had a thought that came to me about 4th NEPHI and our Constitution. Join me today as I share some thoughts and insights about how the Book of Mormon is the road map for our day and our "morning newspaper" into our world. President Hinckley: “The Book of Mormon narrative is a chronicle of nations long since gone. But in its descriptions of the prob...

Ken grew up in a small town in Oregon. When he was a young man, his mother became re-activated and Ken began going to church but things changed as he left to college and his focus became about his school work and grades. Then one day while sitting in a business class he had a spiritual confirmation that he could not deny and this put him on a firm path of faithfulness. Join me today as Ken shares...

Valentines Day is one of my favorite holidays! Join me today as I interview two couples who share their love story and share with us the excitement of the initial feeling that hits us as we meet someone that sparks joy in our hearts. 2 love stories: Ashlee and Jeff & Matt and Carda.   “Your Heavenly Father loves you—each of you. That love never changes. It is not influenced by your appearance, by...

Daniel was born in California and grew up playing around the neighborhood with his friends and siblings. Then one day, his mother told the children that she was moving from California to Samoa. Daniel was given a choice to go with her and his 2 sisters or stay in California with his dad and brothers. Daniel moved to Samoa at age 11 and experienced much growth. Join me today as Daniel shares his st...

While I was in Arizona helping me sister-n-law and brother-in-law with their family, I was out on a walk with my little niece and I met a neighbor named Joyce, a 67 year old grandmother who loves God and Jesus Christ. Joyce and I were meant to meet and share our love for God and his great goodness. Join me as I share our story and some scriptures. Heavenly Father knows each of us and loves us very...

Precious Lawson is a young, vibrant, ambitious young woman who wants to go into the world and help others with her medical knowledge. She grew up in Lagos Nigeria with an older brother and her parents. At age 6 her mother passed away and when she was 12 her father decided to move to America to further his education. The gospel was introduced to their family by the missionaries when Precious was 16...

I went to Arizona to help out with my sister-in-law Amber's family because their 4 year old Elsie was diagnosed with cancer in December. A woman came over one night and she was talking to Amber at the door and she said something that really struck me. She said, "Amber what you are going through is a long hard not a short hard." Sometimes in life we go through a trial, affliction or tribulation tha...

Brandi and Ryan met one another 9 years ago and fell in love. Brandi had 3 children and Ryan had 5. Brandi lived in Utah and Ryan lived in Oregon. With intention and prayer they chose to get married and blend their families. Join me today as Brandi and Ryan share their love story and what they do to grow and support one another and their 8 children in this journey called life. bethnewellcoaching.c...

“If you have a pulse you have a purpose” MAC, 99 years old "A man without a purpose is like a ship without a rudder-never likely to reach home port. To us comes the signal: CHART your course, SET your sail, POSITION your rudder, and PROCEED." --Thomas S. Monson, "Sailing Safely the Seas of Life", Ensign, Jul 1999 bethnewellcoaching.com bethnewellcoaching@gmail.com

Heather and I met years ago while living in the same town. Heather always inspired me with her optimism and faith. Heather grew up in a family of 14 and moved frequently as a child. Heather went through many experiences in her life that prepared her for a role as a mother and advocate for others. Join me today as we talk about her life and the great work she is embarking on to provide a voice for...

Ephesians 6:12 "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places." Adam and Eve were taught a truth as they were preparing to leave the garden, "by the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread". The Lord loves effort. Satan wants us to get something for nothing. At the...

I met Teralyn last summer at a bridal shower. Her life was very interesting and invited her to join me on a podcast interview so that more people could hear her stories. Teralyn was living happily in Mississippi when she felt a prompting that she would be leaving and returning to her home town of Oregon. She wasn't sure why or how it would happen but she followed the spirit in her mental preparati...

Madalyn sent me a text as I was driving to the temple that said, "GOD IS AWARE OF ME". I began to think of how absolutely true that statement was. He is totally aware of each of us and daily he shows us of his awareness. Join me today as I share some stories and a scripture about God's love for his children. Thomas S Monson “Our heavenly father is aware of our needs and will help us as we call upo...

Therisa grew up in a caring family in China. Her parents were well educated individuals who taught Therisa and her little sister the importance of following your heart and learning all that you can. As a single mother, Therisa traveled to the USA with her mother to begin her MBA program at BYU. She met many people and began to feel a need for God in her life. She took an internship in Texas and Mi...

This week, my thoughts were on the book of Moses and Abraham. Moses had an experience where he knew that he was a Son of GOD and not a Son of man. Do we know who we ARE? Elder Dieter Uchtdorf said, “Much of the confusion we experience in this life comes from simply not understanding who we are“ (Church education fireside, Nov. 2009) Join me today as I re-release Season 1 EPISODE 13 and a small int...

In the Spring 2021, I went to visit my dear friend Terese. As we were talking she put a copy of People magazine in front of me and said, "Do you want to hear an amazing story?" I was all ears. Terese began to tell me about this article of a man named Curtis who's wife Melissa tragically died in an accident on the road in Idaho. Terese then told me that she felt that she needed to write a letter to...

Recently while I was on a walk I began to think of this last year. I thought about the many blessings and reminders of why life is so precious and how important it is to see the good and find light in this world. Join me today as I share some of the lessons learned and blessings received in 2021. bethnewellcoaching.com bethnewellcoaching@gmail.com

It's the 100th episode of the podcast and Matt thought it would be fun for him to interview me! Join Matt and I today as you learn a little bit about my story and how I seek light. bethnewellcoaching.com bethnewellcoaching@gmail.com

I just read a book called A Heart Like His by Virginia Pearce. It shared so much goodness and light! Do you have an open HEART or a closed HEART? We can change what our hearts are doing!! Each day is a new day and we can CHOOSE. Join me today as I talk about our HEARTS “Because an open heart isn’t really as much a matter of time as it is a matter of being present, available, and open to whomever i...

Sheri approached me a few months ago with a recommendation for a podcast. What is my purpose? Now that the kids are gone, I've served all over the church and I am aging what is my purpose? How does life look as the years pass. I asked Sheri, Gina and Linda to come on the podcast and share some of their feelings and thoughts about how to find hope and purpose when life is transitioning and we exper...