Ashly shares her story of coming back to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints after a heroin addiction, and multiple stays in rehab and jail. Greg, shares his experience being with Ashly during her journey, and also his experience of losing his dad in a drowning accident at 15 years old, and how he has anchored his testimony to that experience.
Listen to Big Picture to get the quick context for this week’s reading, Ezra 1; 3-7; Nehemiah 2; 4-6; 8!
With all the exciting things happening at Faith Matters, we thought it would be a good time to step back, take stock of what we’ve done, and share more about where we’re going. So in this episode, Tim and Aubrey were joined by one of Faith Matters’ founders, Bill Turnbull, as well as Faith Matters’ new Executive Director, Zach Davis, to discuss how our organization began, answer common questions we get from listeners, and share more about our purpose and approach.
In this episode, Larry Johnson shares how years of crushing anxiety and a constant drive to provide for his family led to a mental breakdown where he ended up in the hospital. At his lowest point, he shares how by putting his trust in God, he received the divine inspiration and guidance needed to help him change his priorities and receive physical, mental, and spiritual healing.
Dr. Ludlow returns to discuss the Apocrypha, Esther, Ezra, and Nehemiah and the importance of remaining steadfast while completing the Lord’s work.
Ganel-Lyn Condie is a popular speaker, host, and author. She is a mental health advocate, social commentator, and faith warrior. Her latest book is The Stewardship Principle. Highlights
Do we ever simultaneously rejoice and weep? Dr. Jared Ludlow explores the Jewish people returning to Jerusalem to rebuild the temple and rejoicing to have what they had lost, as well as feeling sorrowful for the years of exile and the loss of the glory of Solomon’s temple.
The Book of Mormon is technically an “Old Testament” book in the sense that Lehi’s family came right from this point in the scriptures and when you see that connection, it’s pretty cool!
Storyteller Karen Golden takes a walk along the seashore and meets a mysterious woman fishing. She asks the woman why she's fishing and the answer surprises her.
Have you ever cried alone in your room? Or silently held in your grief while feeling totally abandoned? The story of a dying Hezekiah teaches us that God is ALWAYS near and we are NEVER forgotten!