Anchored

Livia’s story is one of unwavering faith in the face of life’s challenges. Growing up in a family of eight with financial struggles, she was taught by her parents’ steadfast trust in God. Choosing church over fitting in, Livia was profoundly influenced by a Young Women leader whose thoughtful gift would shape her for decades. Livia believes with all her heart that “one person and one thing can mak...

Ken, host of Chocolate Cake Bytes, combines his love for baking with a deep commitment to faith and service. Every week, he bakes chocolate cakes and shares them wherever the Spirit leads. His faith was put to the test when his son, whom the family believed was soon to serve a mission, chose to leave the Church. In this challenging time, Ken felt God’s comforting reassurance: “He’s my son. Just lo...

Audi’s journey is a powerful testament to faith, courage, and trusting God’s plan. Raised in a home filled with wisdom and love, she learned the importance of making good choices and staying close to God through weekly temple visits. While in college, a scripture sparked a life-changing decision: to pause her studies and serve a mission, despite advice to wait. Reflecting on this experience, Audi...

In this powerful episode, Seth shares his inspiring journey of resilience and faith. After leaving his faith at a young age, he returned at 22, only to face a painful divorce and lifelong health struggles. Through these trials, Seth discovered how pain and suffering can refine and strengthen us. Shifting his perspective from despair to hope, Seth began asking, "What can I do with God to build...

Bethany’s life was marked by unimaginable trials—losing her mother, being betrayed by her first husband, facing heartbreak in a second marriage, and enduring custody battles with both ex-husbands. When everything seemed out of control, she turned to the temple for solace. "My lifeline was hope—that the promises that had been given me would be fulfilled," she says. Through years of unwave...

Jedd’s life is a powerful reflection of agency, faith, and pivotal experiences. At just five years old, he made the decision to control his anger, and as a young man working in the dangerous Alaskan wilderness, he witnessed firsthand the stark contrast between gospel living and reckless choices. Despite facing financial struggles and questioning why the Lord doesn’t always smooth the path, Jedd ha...

In this heartfelt episode, Shawna reflects on her journey of faith through life’s most challenging trials. After her parents’ divorce, her family stopped attending church, leaving Shawna to navigate her faith alone. She endured a heart-wrenching divorce, became a single mom to two children, then remarried a father of two, fully committing herself to blending their families. Listen as Shawna shares...

Listen in as we sit down with Sam, who shares the story of rediscovering his faith after stepping away. For years, he and his wife went through the motions, feeling a void they couldn’t ignore. After deciding to return to church, they’ve set their sights on the temple, experiencing many miracles along the way. Sam opens up about his wife’s chronic health challenges, the twists and turns in his car...

In this episode of  Anchored , Alisa shares how her faith and covenants helped her through some of life’s toughest challenges. Over the last six years, she faced her husband’s life flight and open-heart surgery, a $45,000 insurance battle, a cancer scare, and the financial strain of having three missionaries out at once—all while finishing her master’s degree. Through it all, Alisa found strength...

In this episode of  Anchored , Roseanne shares her journey of faith and surrender. Scared but obedient, she followed the Spirit’s prompting to leave her job, trusting God would provide—only to face even greater struggles. Her husband, the primary breadwinner, lost his job, her daughter eloped, and she stepped into new leadership callings, all while realizing she was never truly in control. Amid th...

In this heartfelt inaugural episode of Anchored, co-host Stephanie Francom shares the inspiring story behind the podcast. She opens up about her near departure from her faith, the tender journey of navigating relationships with children who have stepped away, and the profound ways God has upheld His covenant promises in her life. Through challenges and blessings, Stephanie reflects on the guiding...