When depression shapes the life of the person you love the most, will your faith hold—or begin to break under the pressure?

In this week’s episode of Latter-Day Lights, Scott and Emily sit down with Amanda Harms — a counselor, mother of six, and newly minted PhD in social psychology — to share her personal journey through supporting a spouse living with chronic depression.

With mental illness and frayed communication leading to years of financial hardship, cross-country moves, spiritual denial, and seasons of uncertainty in her marriage, Amanda reflects on how compassion, understanding, and Christlike love slowly transformed the way she perceived her husband and herself.

Through stories of resilience, motherhood, and the concept of “eternal perspective,” Amanda’s journey invites listeners to consider what long-term endurance really looks like — not as a single turning point, but as years of small choices to remain faithful, present, and compassionate. It’s a reminder that while answers don’t always come quickly, the Lord walks with us through the slow, sacred process of becoming.

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To WATCH this episode on YouTube, visit: https://youtu.be/GukEY_jB1-k

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To READ Amanda's book, "Breaking Free from the Shame of Addiction," visit: https://a.co/d/jawXlJT

To READ Scott’s new book “Faith to Stay” for free, visit: https://www.faithtostay.com/

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How does Jesus reach for us when we’re convinced we can never return back to Him?

In this week's episode of Latter-Day Lights, Tyler Christen—a returned soldier and lifelong Latter-Day Saint who spent years in and out of the Church—shares his raw, unfiltered journey through addiction, isolation, spiritual darkness, and repeated attempts to walk away from the Gospel.

From battling the temptations of pornography and party culture in the military, surviving serious car accidents, grieving a miscarriage, and experiencing terrifying demonic encounters and sleep paralysis, Tyler describes what it felt like to believe he was beyond forgiveness... Until the night he finally gave in and cried out the name of Jesus Christ.

From then on, doors began to open as Tyler found himself guided through dreams, spiritual impressions, and moments of unmistakable divine intervention that led him back to the scriptures, the temple, and a renewed sense of purpose in the Gospel. In this episode, Tyler talks about learning to recognize the Savior’s voice and his realization of being a dream interpreter—all while discovering that the gifts of the Spirit are real.

If you’ve ever questioned whether Jesus can still use you, Tyler’s story is a bold reminder that Christ’s grace can reach into the darkest places and turn a "lost cause" into a disciple on fire.

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To WATCH this episode on YouTube, visit: https://youtu.be/P9csAvu5PFw

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How can the ancient Hebrew language unlock a deeper way of listening to Christ with our whole heart, soul, and might?

In this week’s episode of Latter-Day Lights, Scott Brandley and guest co-host Emily Hemmert sit down with Dr. Trina Boice—university professor, longtime author, avid scripture educator, and Hebrew enthusiast—to explore the “Via Dolorosa,” more commonly known as the sorrowful path Christ walked from condemnation to crucifixion. Dr. Trina shares what it’s like to trace the traditional stations through Jerusalem, why this journey can reframe the Atonement as more than a single moment, and how sacred spaces (even outside our own faith tradition) can invite powerful spiritual reflection. Together, these experiences point to a discipleship that is not only believed, but lived through both body and spirit.

And, as we look ahead to the 2026 "Come, Follow Me" study of the Old Testament, Trina introduces a foundational Hebrew word, “Shema,” and how its layers of meaning (to hear, to hearken, to obey) can transform the way we approach scripture study and prayer. Along the way, she shares moving experiences from the Western Wall, insights into Jewish worship and devotion, and a renewed invitation to find Jesus Christ woven throughout the Old Testament.

Ultimately, this conversation invites us to move beyond simply reading the scriptures to truly living them. Through language, history, and lived experience, Dr. Trina reminds us that discipleship is not passive, but a wholehearted response to the Savior’s voice in every season of our lives.

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To WATCH this episode on YouTube, visit: https://youtu.be/ZsmC_RzdGeg

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To LEARN MORE about Dr. Trina, visit: https://www.TrinaBoice.com

To LEARN MORE about Dr. Trina's author coaching services, visit: https://www.frombook2business.com/

To READ Dr. Trina's book, "The Language of Heaven," visit: https://a.co/d/4j5b4kX

To READ Dr. Trina's book, "Via Dolorosa," visit: https://www.cedarfort.com/products/via-dolorosa-christs-path-to-the-cross?srsltid=AfmBOoriQlGGDu7ngEuLrfu0GN38cg1FUe-z7ovPv7bYXO6i-NCc9pD6

To LISTEN to Dr. Trina's podcast, "Daily Inspirational Quote," visit: https://open.spotify.com/show/17RPUlzByZQVu4zmqktoZ0?si=86c6033495a048f1

To WATCH Dr. Trina's movie reviews, visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/MovieReviewMom

To READ Scott’s new book “Faith to Stay” for free, visit: https://www.faithtostay.com/

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