How do you hold onto faith when life takes a turn you never expected?

On this week’s episode of Latter-day Lights, early-returned missionary Kenley Broadbent opens up about the day everything changed on her Peru Lima East mission. What started as occasional migraines spiraled into debilitating dizziness, nausea, and unexplained symptoms that eventually sent her home just nine months into her service.

Kenley shares the heartbreak of facing the stigma of being an early returnee, living with chronic illness, and her darkest months when depression made her question her purpose in the world. But through it all, she discusses the scripture in Philippians that stopped her spiral, her simple reminder of “but God.”, and how this ongoing trial has drawn her closer to Christ—even while she still doesn’t have all the answers.

Scott and Alisha relate through their own family health challenges as the conversation explores how physical trials can impact mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Together, they discuss finding purpose in unexpected paths, accepting service from others, and discovering that God can still work through us—even when life doesn’t look the way we planned.

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To WATCH this episode on YouTube, visit: https://youtu.be/HqM4OkHphB0

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

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What if God called you to build something far bigger than yourself?

In this inspiring and educational episode of Latter-Day Lights, former plastic surgeon-turned-sculptor and painter Steve Neal shares how a lifetime of small artistic promptings—and a powerful temple experience—led him to an unexpected divine calling: building The Monument of The Americas, a large-scale Book of Mormon and American covenant sculpture park in Heber Valley. What began as what Steve describes as a “barely adequate” talent grew into decades of paintings, sculptures, and spiritual mentorship that shaped his mission in ways he never imagined.

Steve takes us through what the monument is all about—from his process of sculpting each individual piece, to the spiritual experiences that guided the project, to the meaningful ways we can support this legacy through our own contributions. Steve also opens up about his sudden cancer diagnosis, the miracle of remission, and how keeping his covenants has strengthened and sustained him through every challenge. His story is a powerful reminder that the Lord magnifies ordinary gifts, prepares us through every season, and calls us to do His work in His timing.

If you’ve ever questioned whether your contributions in the world matter, Steve’s journey will remind you that God can turn the softest of talents into a light that blesses generations.

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To WATCH this episode on YouTube, visit: https://youtu.be/Lpi5Oq8M-is

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To LEARN MORE about the Monument of The Americas, visit: https://www.monumentoftheamericas.org/

To WATCH The Monument of The Americas recap video, visit: https://youtu.be/YKrKsJLmykU?si=pyL95TkqQ98XaQiI

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

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What happens when divine identity collides with self-doubt—Can our fears become the doorway to purpose?

This week on Latter-Day Lights, fellow author, podcaster, and life coach Cassidy Beck shares her deeply personal journey through imposter syndrome. After interviewing her father during his final moments on Earth, in an attempt to write his life’s story, she found herself creatively blocked after his passing, in doubt that she would ever be able to write without him. From then on, she studied impostor syndrome, its causes, and all the tools she’s learned over the years to overcome it. Her main mantra? Ordinary stories—and the people behind them—matter far more than we think.

Cassidy also opens up about the six-year journey behind her children’s book “Sheep Chronicles: Baptism,” from writing multiple versions to facing publisher rejections and questioning her own worth. Through it all, she’s learned that our efforts can still fulfill the measure of their creation. And, most importantly, that remembering who God says we are is one of the most powerful answers to self-doubt and rejection fatigue.

Join Scott, Alisha, and Cassidy in this enlightening discussion about navigating fear as a creative. With all three having walked their own paths of inspiration, this episode offers a uniquely heartfelt look at how God shapes us through the act of creating—and how our most vulnerable moments often become our most meaningful offerings.

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To WATCH this episode on YouTube, visit: https://youtu.be/WwKcpW9DnqU

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To READ Cassidy's book, "The Sheep Chronicles," visit: https://a.co/d/1GqHhQx

To CONTACT Cassidy as a coach and publisher, visit: https://www.sageversepublishing.com/

To LISTEN to Cassidy's podcast, "Verses & Visions: Creative Conversations," visit: https://www.sageversepublishing.com/podcast

To READ "The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women and Men," by Valerie Young, visit: https://a.co/d/85lZJgn

To READ "Impostor Syndrome No More," by Jill Stoddard, visit: https://a.co/d/aTpNfuv

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

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