What do we do when someone we love has self destructive behavior?In this episode of Be Faithful, I sit down with my former YSA Bishop, Buzz Welch, to talk about setting boundaries, navigating complicated family relationships, and learning to rely fully on Jesus Christ through life’s hardest moments. Buzz opens up about his own family’s journey, including supporting a son who battled addiction for many years and passed away in 2019.

He shares how they found peace, hope, and healing through the Savior’s love and the guidance of the Holy Ghost.

Together, Lauren and Buzz discuss:

• What Christlike love truly looks like — without shame or guilt

• How to love yourself so you can better love others

• Creating healthy emotional and spiritual boundaries

• The role of the Holy Ghost in making hard decisions

• Finding peace when a loved one struggles or leaves the Church

• Becoming peacemakers in a world filled with tension

This is a hopeful, spiritually uplifting conversation for anyone dealing with family conflict, faith transitions, or the weight of loving someone through self-destruction.

You are not alone — the Savior is always near.Talk by Russell M Nelson "Teach Us Tolerance and Love" https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1994/04/teach-us-tolerance-and-love?lang=eng

Addiction Recovery Program: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/collection/addiction-recovery-program-audio-series?lang=eng

12 Step Recovery Guide: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/addiction-recovery-program-2023?lang=eng

Help for Spouses and Families: https://addictionrecovery.churchofjesuschrist.org/spouses-and-families?lang=eng

Find a program near you: https://addictionrecovery.churchofjesuschrist.org/?lang=eng&meetingTypes=&genders=menAndWomen,menOnly,womenOnly,ysaMenAndWomen,ysaMenOnly,ysaWomenOnly,couples,wives&groupTypes=all&clientTimezone=America/Denver&page=1

The Road Less Traveled Book: https://www.amazon.com/Road-Less-Traveled-Timeless-Traditional/dp/0743243153Support

Guide For Families: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/support-guide-help-for-spouses-and-family-of-those-in-recovery?lang=eng

For more information visit: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/?lang=engorWebsite: https://www.ComeUntoChrist.org

To contact Be Faithful email: lauren.befaithful@gmail.com

🎙️ What does it mean to defend family and faith in today’s world?In this episode of Be Faithful, I talk with @amberdawnpearce host of Hope Smiling Brightly, about The Family Proclamation, divine identity, and the eternal role of families in God’s plan. Amber shares her faith journey, lessons from adoption, and insights on womanhood, motherhood, and standing for truth in the last days.

💛 Topics: faith, family, identity, womanhood, divine purpose🎧 Listen for an inspiring reminder that true joy comes through Jesus Christ and living His gospel.

Read the Proclamation here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/the-family-a-proclamation-to-the-world/the-family-a-proclamation-to-the-world?lang=engFor more information visit: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/?lang=engorWebsite: https://www.ComeUntoChrist.org

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In this episode, I interview Jared Lambert, a historical linguist that has been studying the ancient Hebrew language in connection with The Book of Genesis.

Jared shares how studying the Hebrew Bible, linguistics, and temple language reveals deeper truths about creation, Adam and Eve, and the plan of salvation.Jared explains how the language of God connects with modern science, evolution, and faith, and how understanding the original Hebrew meanings can strengthen our spiritual perspective and understanding of The Book of Abraham.

If you’ve ever wondered how language, scripture, and revelation all tie together—or what Genesis really teaches —this conversation will deeply inspire you.

Jared's YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/MHkaIUoAvgo?si=QUi_r5zU_KDrPy5HCosmos: Possible Worlds, Episode 1 – “Ladder to the Stars”Directed by Brannon Braga | Written by Ann DruyanOriginally aired March 9, 2020For more information visit: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/?lang=engorWebsite: https://www.ComeUntoChrist.orgTo contact Be Faithful email: lauren.befaithful@gmail.com

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