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Pebbles of Light strives to help you recognize those who have helped light your path and become the person you are. This helps you to have direction and courage in sharing your light with others. We'll cover a variety of topics, including: parenting, mom hacks, faith, home life, relationships, traditions, and more.

Pebbles of Light is all about finding and sharing small moments that bring hope, healing, and connection. Each episode is created with the belief that one story, one insight, or one act of kindness can ripple outward and make a lasting difference.

Host Anne Maxson has taught multiple times at BYU-Idaho's Education Week and has had numerous articles published in Liahona Magazine, LDSLiving.com, and Tiny3DTemples Blog, among others.

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Permission to Fail || Anne Maxson

December 03, 2025 • Anne Maxson • Season 1 • Episode 30

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Ep 30: Giving Yourself Permission to Fail || Anne Maxson

In this solo episode of Pebbles of Light, Anne Maxson shares her personal journey of giving herself permission to fail—in business, in her PhD pursuit, and in life. She reflects on spiritual impressions, unexpected detours, and the way God uses “failures” as course corrections toward something better.

Through honest storytelling, Anne shows how failure can become a powerful teacher, preparing us for future opportunities and strengthening our reliance on divine help. Listeners are encouraged to embrace their own imperfect paths and move forward with faith—no matter how many times they feel they’ve fallen short.

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Mysteries of Cove by J. Scott Savaage - https://amzn.to/3XA7IUO

Trust in the Lord by Richard G. Scott - https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1995/10/trust-in-the-lord?lang=eng

The Law of Increasing Returns by Henry B. Eyring - https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/henry-b-eyring/law-increasing-returns/

Bread or Stones: Understanding the God We Pray to by S. Michael Wilcox - https://speeches.byuh.edu/devotional/bread-or-stones

Fear Not by Kevin J. Worthen - https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/kevin-j-worthen/fear-not-2/

Successfully Failing: Pursuing Our Quest for Perfection by Kevin J. Worthen - https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/kevin-j-worthen/fear-not-2/

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