Seeking Light Podcast

During my personal reading I started to think about patterns of antichrist. We see them today in our society and thankfully the book of Mormon helps us to recognize the patterns of antichrists. Join me today as I share some scriptures and insights on how we can detect and avoid being flattered and deceived by antichrists.  Bible dictionary: “In a broader sense it is anyone or anything that counter...

Can you recall in your life a time when you had a nurse that cared for you? I can! When I would go to the hospital to deliver our children inevitably I would have a nurse that showed me so much patience and compassion. I reached out to my friend Lauri who has been a nurse for 24 years. I asked her if she would come on the podcast and share with you why she went into nursing and some of her experie...

“You cannot have an effective protagonist who simply responds to events happening around him or her. Your protagonist must act, not just react.”— Rachelle Gardner Recently Bailey and I went to my nephews track meet and after it was over we sat down to eat. We talked about the upcoming year for Bailey and her future college experiences. She said something to me that really got me thinking and I dec...

Back in February 2021, I interviewed my sister-in-law Jill Greenquist who was eight months pregnant at the time. Jill had married her best friend Leigh in June 2020 and became pregnant on her honeymoon. She was getting ready to deliver her first child in March 2021 when I interviewed her in episodes 9 & 10. Originally we talked about her first 20 years as a young single adult and her life as a...

The Scriptures all begin with a People embarking on a journey into the wilderness. Yesterday we were reading the Scriptures with our children and talking about the children of Israel. We talked about their journey in the wilderness for 40 years. We like the children of Israel are in the wilderness with the desire to go to the promised land which is eternal life with our father in heaven. Join me t...

LaNae Hiatt grew up in Honeyville Utah with her family and extended family all around her. Before she got married and moved to Oregon, she received her patriarchal blessing which talked about all the work she would do for her ancestors. Being a descendant from Denmark, LaNae has had to stretch her skills and take time to search for those who might be unfound or undiscovered. Join me today as LaNae...

Recently, I was listening to a speech by Neill F. Marriott. She shared an interview she had with Noelle Pikus-Pace the 2014 silver medal winner in Sochi Russia in the skeleton race. Noelle said, “Where you look is where you GO“. I started thinking about this phrase and began to think about the scriptures and how often we are told to look. Join me today as I share with you some of my thoughts about...

Nancy Jones started her career over 40 years ago in special education. She knew from the age of 12 that education was her paths direction. Nancy started working in Utah, then moved to Washington. After 5 years in Washington she decided to join the Peace Corp and teach in Kenya, Africa. Join me today as Nancy shares her life experiences with children ages birth to 8 years in special education.  ‘A...

What’s the difference between revelation vs inspiration? In preparation to speak at a stake women’s conference recently, I began to ask the question what’s the difference between revelation and inspiration. I thought about talks that I had heard and read over along with some different articles and I decided to share a podcast with you about revelation vs. inspiration as we journey throughout our l...

In the Seeking Light podcast episode 98, I talked to women who are trying to find purpose in their lives after their children have left the home. In podcast episode, I spoke with 2 young mothers who are in the beginning journey of their motherhood. Today I interviewed Carrie Mendoza and Carrie Amdal who have children at home and children who are young adults. Carie Mendoza is a mother of seven chi...

From the time that I was a little girl I wanted to be a mother. I started babysitting at the age of nine. All the money that I made as a youth was babysitting for different families. I had two specific families that I spent most of my weekends taken care of. The Eggleston‘s and the Hills. I got paid $2 an hour for five children and I learned so much from taking care of them. Recently while I was i...

Tim grew up in a large family. There were nine boys and one girl. His dad served in the Air Force and that allowed the family to move around to different locations through the years. As a senior in high school Tim decided that he was no longer going to be active in the church of Jesus Christ of latter-day Saints. He went off to school and after a couple of years he found himself penniless, homeles...

In our lives we have things that we are experiencing that are challenging, painful and difficult. We might be wanting an answer to prayer in regards to our employment, our marriage, our children, our calling, our relationship with the Savior. Answers might not come when we anticipate but there are things that we learn while we wait. EVEN if we don’t receive the answer we want there is growth that...

Gary has been a good friend to Matt and I for many years. Every time that we get together I love to hear all the stories that Gary has to tell. Recently while we were talking he shared his story of reuniting with his biological family in his 60s. I asked him to come on the podcast and share his story. Join me today as Gary talks about his years not knowing his biological family and then through ge...

While reading my scriptures recently I started to think about friendships. I thought about my brother Matt who celebrated his 50th birthday this weekend. My brother Matt was one of my best friends as a child. We went to college together and spent most of our time on campus, eating together, walking around, going grocery shopping, and doing activities. Alma was a true friend to Amulek, Zoram to Nep...

Recently, I had a friend share with me a book that she had just read. I was very intrigued by the story and asked my friend to reach out to the author Tessa Jensen to see if she would do a podcast interview with me. Tessa grew up in a tumultuous Family with many moving parts. Abuse, neglect and uncertainty filled the life of Tessa and her siblings. Join me today as I interview Tessa Jensen about h...

"Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? 37 Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us." Romans 8: 35  We have to remember that it’s all about Jesus. When we feel like we’ve lost hope; HERE is HOPE with Jesus Christ. He is the way, the truth and the Light.  “The R...

19 years ago Amy and Brock Miller got married and looked forward to their future family. As time moved on the ability to get pregnant and have a family was not happening. They sought out professional medical support to find answers to their questions. They received love and support from their families in their quest to find answers. Amy went through infertility treatments that required a lot from...

Coming off of General conference I enjoyed several talks. One that spoke to my heart was Elder Bednar's talk. Let Us All Press On in the work of the Lord was the song that he quoted. In this world today there is so much mocking, scoffing, pride, pointing & purporting the wisdom of the world. What can we each do to heed not the world? Join me today as I share a few ways that we can seek light throu...

Having six children, I am constantly thinking about the youth and what they are going through in this life. I have over 50 nieces and nephews from both sides of mine and Matt’s family. I decided to interview three of my nephews and my daughter Bailey as they share with you how they choose light in this world. Join me today as these incredible young people share their testimony through their experi...

In my life there have been certain quotes, scriptures and songs that have helped me to get through moments of temptation, darkness and worry. Join me today as I share some of these quotes, scriptures and songs with you.  “When we put God first, all other things fall into their proper place or drop out of our lives. Our love of the Lord will govern the claims for our affection, the demands on our t...

This week is a special time for our family. Its SPRING BREAK!! As an educator Matt and I have really tried to make this week special family time. When we got married, we knew that we wanted a big family and that I was going to stay home and raise the children. Matt started his career as a teacher and then moved quickly to administration. Heavenly Father has constantly been watching over us and gui...

This week I have been thinking about unfairness. Do you look at your life and recall unfairness? I was thinking about Joseph from the Old Testament and Nephi and the unfairness they experienced at the hands of family and friends. Join me today as I talk about unfairness and how we can seek light during challenging times with unfairness.  Brad Wilcox says, "A God who is asking nothing of us is maki...

I have always loved flowers!! As a young girls I remember walking down the alley ways of Burley Idaho smelling Lilacs. Even today, when I walk by a lilac tree, it brings memories to my mind. Recently while I was in Arizona, I enjoyed the beautiful smell of a flowering tree that lined the sidewalks. Flowers help me to feel close to God. Join me today as I interview Michelle who is a floral designer...

All of the first books in our standard works introduce the FAMILY from the beginning. It is all about the family and how we can strengthen our family. Join me today as I share the scriptures and the importance for each of us to keep our family strengthened and secure as we navigate this earth life. “The family is the most important organization in time or in eternity. Our purpose in life is to cre...