Seeking Light Podcast

Todd Sivertson grew up in Holliday Utah with his parents and two younger brothers. They were the only neighbors in their ward boundaries who weren’t members of the Church of Jesus Christ of latter-day Saints. At the age of 18, Todd heard the missionaries tell him about the plan of salvation and he joined the church. He went on to serve a mission in the Washington DC area and learned to love and se...

While I was on a walk my neighbor shared with me that he wasn't sure how to open his heart. I started to think about opening our heart. How do we do that? Upon thinking about this and listening to different talks and reading my scriptures, I am sharing some of my thoughts about love, faith, the spirit and forgiveness. Join me today as I talk about my conversation with Gregg and opening the heart....

Dave and Cathy gotten married later in life. When they try to get pregnant they were having complications with miscarriages. Gratefully, they had their first daughter Anna 3 years after they got married. Unfortunately they were not able to have anymore biological children. They knew they wanted a larger family. They decided that they wanted to apply and work towards being foster parents. Over the...

While preparing for a RS lesson sister Susan Porter mentioned in her April 2022 general conference talk about the maid of naamans wife. It led my mind to some thoughts about small mentions in the scriptures of individuals who seem insignificant but have great significance. They’re unexpected answers from unexpected people.  Susan Porter: April 2022  “She was as salt; she was young, of no worldly i...

December 2021, leading up to Christmas Amber had taken Elsie to the doctors because of abnormal issues that Elsie was experiencing. After a couple trips to the doctors, Amber and Aaron got the news that every parent dreads. Their youngest daughter Elsie was diagnosed with cancer. Elsie had a Wilms Tumor, cancer on the kidneys. In a matter of hours their life was turned upside down. Elsie underwent...

I had a recent experience with a friend of mine. It reminded me of how much heavenly father loves each of us and how aware he is of our lives. Join me today as I share a story with you and some quotes on heavenly father and Jesus his love for each of us.  Isaiah 49: “15 Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? yea, they may forget, yet will...

Mary and Glenn were married in 1971 when Mary was just 17 years old. Glenn worked for US Bank and attended college. They welcomed 5 children into their family over a 14 year span. Glenn loved to serve others and participate in his children's lives. After 46 years of marriage, Glenn started having stomach pain and reached out to his doctor for help. He was then diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic can...

It’s all about the ONE. Recently, I had a conversation with my daughter about my youth. I shared with her a story about a friend of mine who I happened to help. It reminded me of the importance of reaching out to the one. The Savior spent his life loving, serving and healing the one. Join me today as I repost a podcast titled the one from February 2021. Summer Re-Release  bethnewellcoaching.com  b...

When a husband is called to serve as a bishop how does that bless and strengthen the family. What challenges can a wife face with this new calling. Selena and Carrie's husbands were called to serve as a bishop in 2017. Join me today as they both share some of the joys and struggles of being the wife of a bishop.  bethnewellcoaching.com bethnewellcoaching@gmail.com

Music 🎶 became a huge part of my life during my teenage years. Gratefully I have been able to overcome feelings of doubt, insecurity, pain and temptation through music. Music has a way to lift our spirits and brighten our days. Join me today as I re-release this episode I did early on in my podcast. bethnewellcoaching.com bethnewellcoaching@gmail.com

Gardo Gubelin was born in 1970 in Chile. He was the oldest son to his hard working, loving family. His parents belonged to the Catholic faith. When Gardo was 14 years old, he was introduced to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. With tremendous faith he attended church until his father gave him permission to join the church in December 1984. Gardo’s life changed forever. Join me today...

In the very beginning when I started my Seeking Light podcast I shared three stories that eventually collide. Join me today as I re-post the episode called 3 stories.  bethnewellcoacing.com.  bethnewellcoaching@gmail.com

Beth Brown grew up in Madison Wisconsin and was the youngest child in her family. At the age of 12 her father took a new job in Oregon. At the age of 16 Beth went to EFY in Provo and met her future husband Randy Brown. When Randy returned home from his mission in New Jersey they got married in 1996. They returned to Oregon and subsequently had six children. Life has been very busy and full of trem...

Matt and I have been on vacation for the last 2 weeks. We are rejuvenated and so grateful for our family and our beautiful earth. During our trip we had many beautiful & interesting experiences. Join me today as I share a few of these experiences which I will call vacation valuables!!  Doctrine and Covenants 59:  18 Yea, all things which come of the earth, in the season thereof, are made for the b...

David Holliday grew up in Auburn Washington with his parents and two siblings. After high school he was drafted to go to Vietnam. He chose to join the Navy for 4 years. Married and heading off to war David didn’t have much time with his new bride. War affected David and helped him to see that he wanted to have God in his life. He and his wife ran a vegetable farm in Quincy Washington. At that time...

What have I learned? I have learned so much through this podcast. Isn't that what life is all about? Learning and growing!! 5 things that I have learned: 1. My podcast has taught me to by HYPER-FOCUSED 2. My podcast has taught me the importance of RECORDING 3. My podcast has taught me that Heavenly Father is always aware of us! 4. My podcast has taught me to be READY 5.My podcast has taught me to...

Keith grew up in Colorado with his parents. He was an only child. His mother and father were deaf. He grew up in an environment where sign language was a necessity. In 8th grade his parents divorced and Keith moved to Nebraska to live with his grandparents. His grandparents taught him so much and shaped his life. He went off to college to become an early education teacher. One summer before his se...

Alma 46 and 47 give us a look at 2 men and how they live and operate. Moroni and Amalickiah both led people but very differently. Join me today as I share some differences in these men and what we should look for as we are seeking light in our lives, home and lands.  “If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy,...

Sean and I are 2 years apart. I grew up with 4 brothers and 1 sister. After my older brothers left the home, Sean and I became very close. We both had a great love of sports and competition. I will never forget the day that I found out I could no longer beat him in a wrestling match. He ended up beating me.  I realized then that I was no longer dominant over him in sports. We were both very driven...

Years ago, I had a friend talk to me about finding shame throughtout the scriptures. I decided to start studying the topic of shame in the scriptures to try and understand how shame affects us. Join me today as I talk about SHAME and some of the scriptures that show us what can happen as we experience shame. “Sin and shame ever go together; he that would be freed from the last must be sure to shun...

Kellie grew up traveling around the United States due to her fathers work. She enjoyed exceled in academics. After high school she attended BYU Provo working toward a BA degree. In 2007 Kellie met Kyle and got married. They started their family and enjoyed the challenges that parenting brings. When their oldest was able to attend public school Kellie had an experience that changed the trajectory o...

I was reading my scriptures the other day and began to think deeply about this scripture verse: “Now, the Lamanites knew nothing concerning the Lord, nor the strength of the Lord, therefore they depended upon their own strength. Yet they were a strong people, as to the strength of men.” The Lord strengthens you and I beyond our mortal capacity. Do we rely upon the strength of man or do we rely upo...

MItch Maurer grew up in a loving Presbyterian home with his brother and parents. At the age of 9 his parents divorced and Mitch found himself living up near Portland the majority of each year and traveling to southern Oregon to visit his dad. Important people in MItch's life passed aware and this left him with the questions of why are we here and where are we going? He found the answers but wasn't...

Yesterday I sat thinking about my testimony. And I truly believe that the key to enduring and growing in the gospel of Jesus Christ is to remember. Remember the spiritual experiences that you have had in your life that strengthens your testimony and showed you that God was aware of you and answering your prayers. The book of Mormon mentions the word remember over 200 times. We see over and over ag...

Recently, President Nelson addressed the young adults of the church. He and Wendy gave the Young adults words of encouragement and spiritual determination. The young people want to progress and grow and feel the light of Christ in their life. We as leaders and parents have the opportunity to work alongside them and show them Christ’s love. Join me today as I interview Michelle. Michelle‘s father d...