The Light and Joy Podcast

When life hit Stephanie with a really hard experience, Stephanie found ways to look for the Lord in the moments around her and also in others lives. She shares with us this experience and how she learned to find Jesus in her everyday. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2026/04/53hall?lang=eng https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/45kearon?la...

Christ has extended the invitation to all of us to follow Him. How can we more fully accept this invitation in our lives? https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2026/04/26wunderli?lang=eng https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/pgp/moses/6?lang=eng&id=p34#p34

Sarah shares her conversion story and how Christ has become the center of her life.  She reminds us of the importance of allowing choosing Christ and allowing Him to be our safety net.  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2026/04/24ortega?lang=eng https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/hel/5?lang=eng https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conf...

Anxieties and fears live in the "What if". But how about we reframe the "what ifs" and turn them into "even ifs".  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/nt/2-tim/1?lang=eng https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2004/04/but-if-not?lang=eng https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/dan/3?lang=eng

When our physical body is feeling sick or weak, we take action to help ourselves feel better. We take medication, vitamins, and eat foods that strengthen us. Are we as in tune with our spirits? Do we give our spirits the daily nourishment and help that we need?  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2017/10/the-book-of-mormon-what-would-your-life-be-like-without-it?lang=eng...

Another April, Another Conference! Members of The Church of Jesus Christ have the privilege of gathering every 6 months to hear from living prophets and apostles and other church leaders. There are so many great messages that are shared in the 2-day conference! Rachele and Amy share and discuss some of their favorite messages and take-aways from this conference. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org...

What lessons to do learn from the altars in your life? What do those altars represent to you? Tanya and Amy discuss Elder Jaggi's talk from the October 2025 General Conference and what Altars have taught them about the Savior. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/10/23jaggi?lang=eng

It's easy and almost effortless to love those that see eye to eye with us. But what about those tricky situations where our loved ones don't agree with us or want to do life the way we think is best? Amy shares a short message about learning to love when it's hard. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/10/58oaks?lang=eng

Amy and Rachele S discuss President Oaks talk from the October 2025 General Conference, "The Family-Centered Gospel of Jesus Christ". How is the family central to God's plan for us? How can we teach our children and lead them to good?  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/10/58oaks?lang=eng https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/russell-m-nelson/faith-families/#...

We have been blessed to be part of bringing children into the world. One of the blessings that has come from this is the little glimpses it has given me into how Heavenly Father feels about His children. I have seen a few of these lessons and, I'm sure, will continue to see more. Here, I share a few of the insights of have gained. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/nt/matt/7...

We are all here to help one another, to look out for each other, to be a friend. Rachelle and Amy talk about the important role we all play in caring for each other. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/10/34jackson?lang=eng https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2012/10/the-first-great-commandment?lang=eng

There is so much heaviness and negativity in the world that it is easy to put our focus there. We have been taught by prophets and apostles the importance of joy and optimism. It feels good to be part of the army shedding light on the good around us. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1996/04/finding-joy-in-life?lang=eng https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-c...

Miracles are all around us but sometimes they come from the ordinary things and happenings in our daily lives. We can look for miracles in the small and simple, the regular daily events, and the unexpected. Today, the three of us are discussing President Holland's recent conference talk, "And Now I See".  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/10/41holland...

What is it about doing member missionary work that has us a little hesitant? We have all received the call to be part of the exciting gathering of Israel! But let's remember, there is more than one way to participate in this work. We all have something to contribute. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/mycalling/young-women/training-gathering-israel?lang=eng https://www.churchofjesuschrist.or...

What a special opportunity for me to have my son on today to share an experience that we had together. This experience was a testimony builder and a witness of the Holy Ghost in our lives. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/music/songs/i-will-shine?lang=eng https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/alma/18?lang=eng

It's not a new message, but always a good reminder. The big miracles and the big life changing stories are fun to hear about and even awe-inspiring. But the true momentum comes from the small things we do consistently.

Ally and Mckay share with us the importance of making the choice to live the gospel early on. We discuss how discipleship is something we often choose far before in gets complicated. We discuss Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf's talk from the current 2025 General Conference. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/10/16uchtdorf?lang=eng

Have you ever noticed how much background noise one fan can make? It seem like such a small thing but once it turns off you really feel the difference. Brittney and Amy discuss what it means to turn off the figurative fan in our lives and make room for the Spirit.  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/10/46nelson?lang=eng https://www.amazon.com/God-Seed-Probing-Spiritu...

Our faith or our testimonies may have their moments of strength or their moments of struggle. Whitney shares how finding anchor points of her testimony have helped her during times of struggle or a spiritual rut. She shares her faith and testimony as we discuss Elder Kevin G. Brown's talk from the October 2025 General Conference. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/20...

There is so much that is happening in our world today. While it is easy to see the tragedy and the hard, let's not miss the good and the exciting that is also happening. Elder Rasband refers to the "majesty" of these days. As a people, we are constantly being prepared for this time. Linda shares with us her feelings and some of her life experiences that have, and continue to prepare...

Conference was so wonderful! I feel so blessed to be able to hear from our church leaders every 6 months. Stacey and I review and share our thoughts on some of our favorite talks from the most recent conference for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 2025. We are only able to cover a few of the talks, so please go do your own study of all of the talks. https://www.churchofjesu...

It feels as though so much is happening in our world right now and it feels like it is really hitting close to home. When times of crisis and sorrow happen, our prophets speak of hope. The Spirit brings hope, peace, love, and power. Not fear. The spirit settles our hearts and our minds but it may take a conscious effort on our part to invite that into our lives. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org...

When I first heard President Russell M. Nelson tell us that increasing our charity and virtue would give us confidence before God, I became instantly alert. How could improving my charity and virtue give me confidence before God? Rachele and I have thought about this and studied this over the past few months and still feel like we are learning and discovering. Here is our conversation on some of t...

Sometimes things start to feel a little off spiritually. We need to refocus and realign regularly with our Savior. Building that relationship can be a strength and benefit to us in every area of our lives. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2019/04/36nelson?lang=eng https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/04/57nelson?lang=eng

Charity shares how a showing love through discipleship helped her through her own personal tragedy and continues to aid in building relationships today.  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/04/27uchtdorf?lang=eng https://www.amazon.com/Focused-Fearless-Seven-Skills-Empower/dp/0578497093/ref=sr_1_1?crid=12X5C0XOPAGS7&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.pMI5YyvbSWw2TSw0XG11Iu_9RpsGmZk...