In this episode, Corrine and Neil share a simple story that turned into a powerful reminder about discernment and integrity. After test-playing several Steinway pianos, Corrine realized that the one that looked the prettiest on the outside wasn’t the one with the “rich and deep” sound she loved. Instead, the piano that felt like “the soul was speaking” to her was the one that didn’t look perfect at all.

That experience opened the door to a bigger conversation about the scripture “By their fruits ye shall know them.” Corrine and Neil talk about how this same principle showed up again in an unexpected business conversation, and how true character and true value always reveals itself in the fruit, not the shine.

Neil also shares how this applies in recovery, where “you can’t fake the fruit,” and how real change only comes through rigorous honesty and the atonement of Jesus Christ.

This episode offers a grounded, faith-centered look at how to recognize what’s real, how to see people clearly, and how God helps us discern the truth beneath the surface.

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In this episode, Corrine and Neil talk about why Christmas traditions are so important and how they help kids feel a sense of belonging, meaning, and home. They share how traditions become “anchors” for families, why familiar foods, smells, and rituals make Christmas feel magical, and how simple moments often become the memories children cherish most.

They also open up about their biggest early-marriage misunderstandings, which came from unspoken expectations on Christmas Eve, and how it taught them to communicate clearly, blend their families’ traditions, and avoid holiday stress. With honesty and humor, they walk through what helps couples stay on the same page and create a Christ-centered Christmas without perfectionism or overwhelm.

Along with favorite listener traditions, Corrine and Neil offer practical pillars for making the season meaningful, including anchoring in faith, embracing familiar cues, choosing fun for kids, and letting everyone participate even when it is messy or imperfect. It is a heartfelt guide for anyone wanting to simplify, connect, and build Christmas traditions that truly last!

Supporting Resources:

• The Entitlement Trap by Richard and Linda Eyre: https://amzlink.to/az0GZ4p0hjJWy
• Bonds That Make Us Free by C. Terry Warner: https://amzlink.to/az034ewnLCAS2

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What helps you stay grounded when spiritual leadership changes or your source of guidance shifts? How do you continue to feel connected to God during seasons of transition?

In this episode, Corrine and Neil open up about navigating the change in leadership after the passing of President Russell M. Nelson, the Prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and the sustaining of President Dallin H. Oaks as the new President of the Church. They share a rare and uplifting personal experience with President Oaks that completely changed how they viewed him and helped them recognize the deep compassion and Christlike love within spiritual leaders.

Corrine reflects on an earlier chapter of her life when she wrestled with loss and uncertainty and how she learned to trust in God through the teachings of a new Church leader when she needed comfort and hope the most. Neil describes the moment he felt a powerful, personal confirmation from God during a leadership transition and how it shaped his ongoing faith.

Whether you belong to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints or have a different faith background, this conversation is centered on a universal principle. God knows how to guide His children. He provides spiritual leadership, loving nudges, and personal witnesses that help us feel anchored in Him, especially during times of change.

Supporting resources:

• What the ‘Forgotten Man’ Painting Means to President Oaks - https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/what-the-forgotten-man-painting-means-to-president-oaks
• We have a prophet of God,’ President Freeman testifies in missionary devotional - https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2025/10/15/we-have-prophet-god-president-emily-belle-freeman-provo-mtc-devotional/
• Prophets Can See Around Corners - https://speeches.byuh.edu/devotionals/prophets-can-see-around-corners

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