Pointing Toward Hope
Pointing toward hope is for anyone who struggles to find hope in their trials. In each episode, we will have conversations with myself and others, to help you overcome difficulties in your life through applying the atonement of Jesus Christ. We will laugh, cry and learn together how to push through the hard times in your life, and move toward a more abundant way of living. Consider yourself invited to join me on this journey toward a more hopeful joyous life.
If you or someone you know has a trial that you have been able to get through with the help of our Savior, please contact me so we can get you on the podcast.
Episodes
83 episodes
Mental Health and Divine Connection: Kristen Kartchner's Journey
What happens when God asks, "Do you love me with your heart, mind, and strength?" For Kristen Karchner, this question sparked a transformative spiritual journey that reshaped her relationship with mental health and divine connection.For ...
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Episode 81
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40:55
Miracles on the Roadside: A story of Survival and Faith
A terrible car accident on a quiet October day in 1999 changed everything for Brad and Kami Wardle. When Brad was ejected from a vehicle while scouting hunting locations with his brother, the police report listed him as "presumed dead at the sc...
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Episode 80
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42:27
The Next Right Thing: Finding Peace After Unthinkable Loss with Aubrey Westwood
Aubrey shares her powerful journey of healing after losing six family members to an act of violence. She reveals how she was able to find peace through faith, therapy, and service to others.
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Episode 79
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40:13
A Mother's Journey Through Grief and Renewal with Sylvia Rico
Sylvia Rico shares her deeply moving journey of losing two sons to a rare genetic disorder and how she navigated the spiritual crisis that followed while eventually finding renewed hope and deeper understanding of God's love.*
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Episode 78
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44:50
Episode 77 When God's Plan Differs From Ours: Aubrey's Missionary Journey
What happens when your missionary service becomes the catalyst for a profound mental health crisis? In this powerful conversation, Aubrey opens up about her journey serving in Guadalajara, Mexico, and the painful decision to return home after 1...
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Episode 77
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48:59
Healing Beyond Darkness: A Mental Health Journey of Faith with Michelle
How do you find hope when your mind feels like your enemy? Michelle's powerful journey from destructive behaviors and suicidal thoughts to healing through faith is truly remarkable.Michelle's story explores how proper diagnosis (Borderli...
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Episode 76
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40:01
The Unexpected Journey: Parenting a Child with Crohn's Disease
*What happens when a child faces a lifelong disease? When Kristy Ashby's nine-year-old son Austin was diagnosed with Crohn's disease, their family's world turned upside down. What began with persistent hip pain and unexplained fevers led to a d...
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Episode 75
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40:29
Episode 74: The Marvelous Light of the Lord
In this episode we will be discussing how the marvelous light of the Lord can bring hope and peace into your life amidst the struggles of our day.
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Episode 74
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19:50
A Little More Joy
Today the episode is all about finding and bringing a little more joy!Elder Kearon's talk The Church of Joy
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Episode 73
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19:23
Episode 72: All in the Lord's timing
In this Episode I am sharing the process of making music with my husband. How it started and how long it has taken, and things that happened along the way.
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Episode 72
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17:50
Episode 71 Distractions and Divine Purpose
In this week I share a personal experience about searching for my divine purpose and give some insights and resources into how we can battle the evils of our day that keep us from our divine purpose.
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Episode 71
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22:42
Episode 70: Do You Hear Him Call You?
In this episode my co-host, Joe and I talk about a few of the inspirational stories that we have had in our lives. The Lord calls out to us in many ways to let us know that he hears us and sees us individually. We hope that through ...
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Episode 70
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30:52
Episode 69: A Story of Love and Sacrifice with Chris and Kelsey Poulsen Twin-Twin Transfusion Syndrome
On Todays podcast we are talking to Chris and Kelsey Poulsen. They talk about their personal experiences of going through Twin-Twin Transfusion Syndrome with their little boys. It is incredible how much they have gone through in the past ...
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Episode 69
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48:53
Episode 68 A Prayer for YOU
In this episode I am sharing a few experiences that I have had while praying specifically on someone's behalf with them and for them. It is unique way to pray for people and I hope that you will feel the spirit and understand the importan...
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Episode 68
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19:26
Episode 67 The Joy of Music with Haley Lemperle
This week I am so excited to introduce my good friend Haley Lemperle, an accomplished award-winning pianist! She talks about her experiences with music and how it has shaped her life and also shares a special arrangement that she composed. ...
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Episode 67
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40:22
Episode 66 Taking care of loved ones who struggle with mental health
This Episode was kind of a practice run for Joe and I together. He will be hosting with me on occasion. In this Episode we talk about what it was like for him being a support/Caretaker in my history with Bipolar. And we share a fe...
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Episode 66
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36:07
Episode 64 Heaven is Aware!
Welcome Back! It's been so long since we've chatted. Here is a little catch up and preview of episodes to come. I'm happy to be back and can't wait to hear from you. Be sure and like and post a rating or review, that sur...
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Episode 65
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21:24
Lifting the Winter Blues
In this episode I am going to go over 5 things you can do now to lift the winter blues.Elder Hales t...
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Episode 64
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8:20
McKenna Monson - Even when you can't feel Him, He's there.
In this episode McKenna describes her experiences with severe anxiety and panic attacks and how she has been able to grow through her trials.
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Episode 63
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44:58
What being "away" from the church taught me
In this episode I will share with you what I learned from losing my testimony and leaving the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
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Episode 62
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14:56
Look to the Lord with a Surprise Guest
I have been waiting for 2 years to interview our guest for today! I know that you will enjoy his conversions story. I hope you will check it out and see who I got to interview for this episode.
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Episode 61
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1:00:32
Hold on to your Testimony - With Dusty Smith
Dusty Smith was converted to the church in his late teen years. He then encountered some "anti-mormons" and began a quest to find answers to questions that he couldn't answer. When he wasn't satisfied with those answers, he asked fo...
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It's never too late for the Lord with Bree Ingram
Today on the podcast I have my new friend, Bree Ingram. Bree has an incredible story of resilience and strength and overcoming addiction through the power of the atonement of Jesus Christ. I am excited to be able to share her story ...
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Episode 59
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53:07
Tomorrow the Lord Will Work Wonders
A quick episode on my thoughts for this week. Hope yours turns out amazing!Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, Tomorrow the Lord will Work Wonders
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Episode 58
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10:27
When God Prepares the Path: A Mother's Brain Tumor Journey with Catherine Picon
Today on the podcast I have Catherine Picon who has an amazing story of perseverance through struggle. She was diagnosed with a brain tumor when she was 35 weeks pregnant with her 5th baby. She is such an example of courage and fai...
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Episode 57
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45:08