Seeking Light Podcast

While listening to a talk, I began to think about the importance of water to our physical bodies. I thought of some examples of times when I felt thirsty, or knew of people that had experienced thirst. I then thought about how the Savior is the living water. he can quench our spiritual thirst completely. Join me today as I share some thoughts about Christ being the living water. “The general conse...

Eve and Steve decided to serve a mission back in 2019. Their brother was a mission president in Hong Kong and they thought for sure they would be heading there. Then they found out that they were going to go to the Philippines. Covid broke out and caused them to serve a remote mission. They traveled the United States, visiting, family and friends, and served remotely with the missionaries and medi...

While reading the scriptures with our kids, Matt pointed something out about how younger siblings in the scriptures lead their elder siblings. I started thinking about how true that is. Join me today as I share a few younger siblings who led their older siblings. What did this thought process teach me? I’ll share in this episode. Matthew 18: 2 And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him...

Happy Thanksgiving to all of you! Today, I asked my children to join me and share some of their favorite Thanksgiving memories and thoughts on gratitude. Join me as they share their wonderful thoughts! “At times, our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.” – Albert Schweitz...

Kieiki Pouha was born in Hawaii in a small community on the north shore by Oahu. Kieiki was the 3rd of 4 children. As a young girl she had the blessing of going to a private school named Kamehameha. Kieiki was able to get an excellent education and have her college paid for. She graduated with a bachelors in business management degree. She married Feki after her mission to Salt Lake City Utah Temp...

Early October I planned a trip to UTAH to spend time with my brother and his family. I wanted to enjoy my nieces and nephews athletic events and spend valued time with everyone. Fast forward 4 days and I am flying home with a new friend sitting right next to me sharing her life with me. Join me today as I share these stories and how they have reaffirmed God's love for all of his children and how h...

Andrew is a husband, father, international best selling author, speaker, and life coach. His entire desires work is to bless Gods children on this earth. He is able to do these things through his career as a life coach, life with his family and being an author. He wrote a book, called Strength of the Oak Strength of the Willow, how to find courage and compassion in a turbulent world. Join me today...

What we love determines what we seek. What we seek determines what we think and do. What we think and do determines who we are — and who we will become. Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf  |  The Love of God "Love is the greatest power and will have the most powerful influence." —Elaine S. Dalton "In the end, what we have learned from books, how many scriptures we've memorized, how many years of service we'...

Michele came from a strong pioneer heritage. Her father worked at the Nevada test site when she was a young girl. They lived in the community in Indian Springs. Her parents were not active members of the church in the beginning, but when she was 12 years old a young airman came on base desired to create a branch and asked Michele’s mother if they would be a part of a small branch of the Church of...

Elder Cecil O. Samuelson, said: “Some seem to believe that faith and questions are antithetical. Such could not be further from the truth. The Restoration itself was unfolded by the proper and necessary melding of both. The Prophet Joseph Smith had both faith and questions. Indeed, the passage of scripture that led Joseph to the Sacred Grove experience includes both a question and the promise of a...

My nephew, who is serving a mission in Perú, sent an email recently, that really caught my eye. I was so touched by it that I decided to record this podcast about his experience with a sandwich, a rock, and a dog. Heavenly father knows each of our needs, and he loves us. As we just keep acting and moving forward in our lives He will continually display his hand in our lives. Join me today as I sha...

Sharon Mueller grew up in California and Washington. She always loved music! She was a shy person and didn't really recognize her gift until she was married and a stake choir director told her that she had a gift. Brother Mark Childs made a huge impact on Sharon's confidence. Her love of music filled their home and her children's lives. Music also got Sharon through challenging times in life. Join...

My brother came and spent a couple days with me recently. While we were talking about life and philosophizing, he said something to me, that I will never forget. He said, “we tend to want to get to the finish line without running the race“. That is so true. A lot of times in my life I have wanted to get to the finish line without experiencing the race. On this earth, we are in a race, and we are l...

Gary‘s wife Marsha died six months ago on April 1, 2023. Marsha had been struggling with dementia and had had some health issues in the past years that really affected her life. Gary took care of Marsha along with her children. Gary and Marsha married on February 28, 1974 and raised six children. Five girls and one boy. Marsha was a woman who loved and served others. Join me today as Gary talks ab...

Over the years, I have found it very interesting as I read the scriptures that I see a word that is doubled up. As a teenager, my seminary teacher would tell us that when you see a double double word, PAY ATTENTION!! Today, I thought it would be fun to share a few double doubles from the scriptures that have grabbed my attention and caused me to pause. bethnewellcoaching.com bethnewellcoaching@gma...

I have always loved BEES! During stake conference recently, Camille Thompson gave an incredible talk that included information about her bees. I couldn’t wait to talk to her all about their bees! Camille and her husband have a mason bee company that they have been running for 20 years. In 2003 while learning about master gardening, Camille and Jerry decided to purchase some mason bees to help poll...

Recently, while thinking about one of my children, I began to pray out loud as I was preparing to take Gannons to school. I said, “heavenly father do you hear me? Do you understand what I’m feeling inside? Can you please perform this miracle? I know you’re there! Please help me feel the insurance and love that you have for me.” Heavenly Father is there for each of us. He loves us and knows what we...

Jessica Gurney was 25 years old when she was diagnosed with cervical cancer. She was pregnant with her 2nd son, preparing her wedding and anticipating his arrival. After she delivered her son, the doctor found a growth in Jessica's cervix. The biopsy revealed that she had cancer. Due to the love and service of her family, Jessica lifted herself from a dark place relying more on hope and positivity...

Recently, I gave a talk in sacrament meeting. Today I recorded that talk for each of you. One of my greatest concerns that I have in my life is my children. I worry about their spiritual and emotional welfare. I noticed that there were many examples from Lehi and Sariah about how they navigated parenting their children and the different struggles that their children faced. Join me today as a share...

Kimberly grew up in Wyoming. She is the oldest of four children. As a young girl, she wanted to be an astronaut. When she got into high school, she found that she loved theater. She attended the University of Wyoming and received her bachelors degree. In 2000 she became Miss Wyoming. During her time, as Miss Wyoming, she decided to prepare to serve a mission. In September 2001 she was called to th...

“I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.” – Mother Teresa “Anyone who does anything to help a child in his life is a hero.” Fred Rogers When I was 14 years old, my foster sister move in with us. She lived with our family for four years. Her life with us as a foster child was full of ups and downs. I have a tender place in my heart for foste...

Recently, while walking down our road, I picked up a painted stone that someone had laid there to surprise a passerby. Over the last year, I had noticed that beautiful rocks painted occasionally popped up along our road. On this particular day, I found a rock that had three beautiful flowers on it. I started thinking about symbolically the number of times stones are used in the Scriptures. Join me...

John 3:30, “He must increase, but I must decrease.” Larry fell in love with wrestling as a 6th grader. He enjoyed every minute on the wrestling mat. Larry got better as each year past. In high school he won the Triple Crown his senior year. Larry decided to go the University of Oregon to wrestle after high school graduation. Winter semester at the U of O, Larry had gone to a wrestling meeting by i...

During our family reunion, my little two year, old nephew, Henry practiced the lessons he learned from his swimming classes. It was amazing! I had never seen a two-year-old courageously do what he did in the water. A swimming pool or a lake he executed it flawlessly. At times it was difficult to experience the pain of watching him figure out how to save himself if something went wrong in a water s...

Jami and Joe Kelly welcomed their son Jaylen into their lives 25 years ago. Jaylen was their 4th child. 2 older brothers and 1 sister. There was an 11 year gap between Jaylen and his sister 11 year old sister Jennifer. Jami was 41 years old when she delivered Jaylen. When Jaylen was born Jami and Joe didn't know that he had down syndrome. Join me today as Jami shares their journey as a family rais...