Anchored

Faith doesn’t stay alive by accident—it grows through practice. Elder Uchtdorf reminds us that when faith begins to sputter, the answer isn’t shame or withdrawal, but intentional discipleship: a renewed hunger to learn, to seek, and to practice turning toward the Lord. Faith is sustained as we actively engage—studying the scriptures, listening for His voice, and choosing again and again to trust H...

Misty’s life was unraveling. Addiction, homelessness, and heartbreak had pushed her to the edge. At her lowest, when the weight of guilt and despair seemed unbearable, Jesus whispered to her to run, to survive—and she did. Alone and searching for a way out, Misty experienced unexpected miracles: a stranger offering shelter, small acts of kindness that defied explanation, and the quiet guidance of...

If the Atonement were only for you—would Jesus Christ still have chosen to suffer? In Anchor Point #3 with Elder Eyre, we explore what it truly means to develop a personal relationship with the Savior, not just a general belief in Him. This conversation invites us to move beyond abstract faith and into a living, individual relationship where we come to know both who He is and who we are through Hi...

In this conversation with Elder Eyre, we explore the difference between quieting the mind and quieting the soul. Elder Eyre invites us to consider what it really means to quiet the soul—not by forcing silence, but by creating space to be with God.  As Stephanie and Roseanne reflected on his teaching, they discussed how spending intentional moments with God—including time in the scriptures—has the...

In Anchor Point #1 with Elder Eyre, we explore a foundational gospel question that shapes every decision we make—where we seek our validation. When we truly know who we are as sons and daughters of God, it changes how we listen, choose, and move forward in faith. This conversation focuses on learning to seek vertical validation rather than horizontal approval. Instead of measuring our worth by the...

He never planned to walk into that chapel. He certainly never planned to steal a Book of Mormon from a Marriott hotel. And he was the last person— the very last —who ever imagined he’d fall in love with the gospel he once mocked. But God has never been limited by the stories we tell about ourselves. From a childhood marked by rejection, to LGBTQ advocacy born from trauma and survival, to the momen...

How much faith does it really take for the Lord to work a miracle in our lives? In this anchor point from Elder Kearon’s talk, we explore a comforting truth: miracles are not reserved only for those who feel spiritually strong or perfectly consistent in scripture study, prayer, or temple attendance. What matters most is where our focus is—and when our focus is on Jesus Christ, that is enough. Some...

Have you ever wondered if you’ve messed up too many times for things to really change? In this Anchor Point episode, Stephanie and Roseanne reflect on a powerful message from Elder Kearon and sit with the honest question so many of us carry: How many times is too many? We talk about the Atonement of Jesus Christ as more than a reset button—it is the plan, the opportunity, and the gift that allows...

What if new beginnings aren’t rare moments—but daily invitations? In this anchor point conversation, Stephanie and I reflect on Elder Kearon’s General Conference message, “Jesus Christ and Your New Beginning,” and talk honestly about do-overs, grace, and what is truly possible through Jesus Christ. We explore the idea that new beginnings don’t just come once. They come every day. Every week. As of...

Jasmin has always chased the questions others are afraid to ask. Raised on the East Coast, with one side of her family rooted in Argentine Catholicism and the other in LDS pioneer tradition, she grew up in a home where scripture study started at 5 a.m., and curiosity was a way of life. As a teenager, her most pressing question was simple, yet profound: Does God exist? Hard conversations with frien...

In Anchor Point #3 of Be Reconciled to God, Elder Kelly R. Johnson uses the image of a cherry shaker to teach a powerful truth: life will try to shake us—but we do not have to be shakable. In this conversation, we focus on what makes us unshakable through our connection to Jesus Christ, and what choices can leave us more vulnerable to doubt and fear. Being shaken doesn’t mean we are weak—but what...

In this anchor point from Be Reconciled to God, we are reminded of Enos’s powerful experience with forgiveness. After wrestling before God, Enos asked a simple but eternal question: “How is it done?” The answer was clear—his sins were forgiven through the Atonement of Jesus Christ. This moment anchors us back to the core of the gospel. Forgiveness, healing, and reconciliation do not come through o...

In this anchor point, we reflect on a powerful message from Kelly Johnson’s conference talk about what it truly means to be reconciled to God—not through perfection, but through agency. Agency is more than just the freedom to choose; it’s the ongoing opportunity to choose to do what is right and to realign ourselves with Jesus Christ again and again. Even when we overthink, doubt, or dismiss a pro...

Ethan never meant to lose his way. But somewhere between a childhood tragedy, a decade of rebellion, and a string of broken beginnings, he found himself in a place he never expected—alone, stripped down, and asking, “What am I doing here?” Then came the knock on the door.  The perfectly timed strangers.  The whisper in his heart: Peace, be still. As he searched through other faiths, chased success...

In this third anchor point from Elder Jeffrey R. Holland’s powerful talk “And Now I See,” we focus on his unmistakable, lifelong witness of the Book of Mormon and the profound role it has played in shaping his faith, testimony, and discipleship. Elder Holland testifies that the Book of Mormon is not just true—it is divinely powerful, an instrument the Lord uses to reveal truth, bring light, and an...

In this episode, we anchor ourselves in Elder Jeffrey R. Holland’s powerful talk “And Now I See” and the miraculous moment when the Savior healed a blind man using something as simple—and unexpected—as spit and mud. Why mud? Why spit? Because Jesus Christ didn’t need the element to be powerful. His voice was the power. This anchor point reminds us that God can use any element, any circumstance, an...

In this Anchor Point, we turn to Elder Jeffrey R. Holland’s powerful message, “And Now I See,” and the story of the man born blind. When the miracle unfolds, the Pharisees ask a familiar and revealing question: “Who did sin—this man, or his parents?” Rather than rejoicing in healing, they look for someone to blame. Together, we explore how easily this same pattern shows up in our own lives—how qui...

Hannah  had plans — a career in animal care, a mission at nineteen, a future that made sense. But when heartbreak hit and faith began to fracture, she walked away from everything she once believed. Church. God. Hope. What followed were years of questions, anger, and silence. She searched for peace in every direction except the one she’d left behind. Still, something — or Someone — kept reaching fo...

She lived between two worlds—inside the church, and outside it—never fully belonging to either. A life shaped by constant moves, Navy travels, and family shifts, Sierra Larson navigated ADHD, loneliness, and choices that left her questioning where she truly fit. But a single moment, a quiet prompting, and a mission stripped of distractions would change everything. Alone with the Savior, she discov...

In this Anchor Point, we reflect on Elder Ulisses Soares' powerful invitation to stand unwavering in our discipleship of Jesus Christ. He teaches that true discipleship requires honest self-examination—looking inward and asking how firmly we are actually standing, especially when discipleship feels stretching or uncomfortable. Elder Soares reminds us that no one can assist in the Lord’s work...

In this second Anchor Point, Elder Ulisses Soares teaches a powerful and reassuring truth: as we strive to change our behavior, we must do so with faith and humility, staying firmly anchored in the grace of Jesus Christ. True discipleship isn’t about earning our salvation through effort alone. It’s about allowing the Savior’s grace to strengthen us as we seek to become better, repent daily, and al...

This week, Elder Ulisses Soares teaches that temperance is a foundational anchor point in our discipleship of Jesus Christ. He invites us to take extraordinary measures to ensure our foundation is strong, stable, and capable of withstanding the pressures of our day. In this Anchor Point, we pause to honestly examine our own foundation. Where might there be gaps or weaknesses? What habits, influenc...

She built her life on faith—steady, unshakable, sure.  But when the winds came, everything she thought she understood about safety, family, and God began to splinter. Children who once prayed beside her slipped into silence. Two faced divorces that cracked her heart wide open. One made choices that sent her searching the heavens for answers she couldn’t find. And when the storm refused to break, S...

In this Anchor Point from Sister Dennis’s talk, we dive into the divine gift of creating a safe space for others—a space where people feel truly seen, heard, and loved without judgment. 🌿 Sister Dennis teaches how we can offer genuine support without feeling the need to fix everything, simply by being present and creating an environment of trust and compassion. Learn how this kind of loving prese...

In Anchor Points #2 of our series on Sister Dennis’s talk, we dive into the powerful role of questions in our discipleship and what the Lord invites us to do when answers don’t come right away. Sister Dennis shares the very human experience of wondering, wrestling, and seeking—and how essential it is to stay rooted in trust when heaven feels quiet. Recently, President Oaks visited our own home war...