A Little Wray Of Sunshine: Inspirational stories from everyday people

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In this episode you will hear from an inspiring man who has been able to use his past experiences to help others see their worth and value, and to respect others regardless of their life circumstances. As a successful rugby coach and former football player at the University of Utah, Chet understands that it's more than just sports.. "Whether we win or lose, it doesn't matter, we have an 80 minute game to figure out what kind of men we want to be." With great influences in his past, he challenges us to "try and surround ourselves with good people... those people who are trying to do their best... because that makes you try... at the end of the day, we're not better than anybody else and how you treat people is how you are... that's how the Savior treats us." 

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Spencer Haacke has such a positive outlook in life and just listening to him will lift your spirits and help you see hope and blessings.  His words of advice are spot on! "Faith is a principle of action in all intelligences. Faith is not I hope it works and then you don't do anything about it.. You pray like it's all up to God, then you get to work like it's all up to you and the Lord will bless you." Enjoy!!

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In this episode you will hear the astonishing story of a young man who turned his life around and became a seminary teacher. Kyler Hamilton's story is nothing short of amazing. "When I think about my "why" in life, it's no longer just about me." This episode will give you that spiritual jolt you've been looking for! "I want to be known as someone who submitted to the will of God, I want to be known as a good husband, I want to be known as a good father; those are the priorities in my life because that's who I am."

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Justin Deurmeir shares his story of how he and his wife Krissa were preparing for the prospects of bringing their second child into the world. "You really start coming up with this dream of what you're going to do with these little children and what it's going to be like as you raise them." Twenty weeks into their pregnancy, they received heart breaking news about medical complications that would change their lives. "Choose to live because you are alive,.. choose to live the best life, choose to enjoy,  choose to laugh, and smile, and love, and care for those around you because you're here and other's aren't." - Justin Deurmeier

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Losing a child is a parent's worst nightmare... for the Rowe's, it became a reality when their young daughter was diagnosed with leukemia, and passed away two months ago.  Sandi Rowe share's how her family is able hold onto their faith, and to each other during this most difficult time in their lives. Sandi is an amazing women with an equally amazing family, and she has a very powerful message to share, one that touched me deeply on a personal level. 

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In this episode, a couragous young man shares about having faith to let the Lord guide us where we need to be, and about his personal battles with depression, and suicidal thoughts.  "It's not always going to be OK right away.. it's OK to feel those strong emotions; and it's OK to take a few minutes, even a day to feel that, but then at some point you have to move on because life is going to throw hard things at you." - Calvin Hurd

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This is a heartwarming episode that explores one young woman's journey of being overweight her entire life and how she was finally able to decide on having gastric bypass surgery that has been the catalyst in helping her achieve the confidence she was lacking. She offers insight and wisdom at every turn! "Even though people are happy or positive or a good friend, doesn't mean that they aren't struggling." - Jenea Fultz

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This episode will remind you of how fortunate we are to live in a land where our freedoms are abundent...Johnson Amelewu, a Native from Ghana, a country in West Africa, shares his journey that brought him to America.  His positive attitude and overall fortitude will cause you to look at your life differently.. "With determination and focus, you can become anything you want to be in the United States." - Johnson Amelewu 

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In this episode you will be inspired by how one woman overcame many trials in her life, from sexual abuse as a child, to losing two son's in separate accidents. Melanie Walker is a true example of strength and courage, and someone with a unique ability to forgive... "Don't blame God, turn to him instead." Through all the trials she has been called on to endure, Melanie holds on to the belief that "God is in every aspect of our lives...people were put down here to have choice, and God's not going to interfere with that choice."

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In this second episode of a two part series, Matthew Chaffee discusses the aftermath of being bullied at school  for many years.  After battling with alcohol and drug addictions, along with panic attacks, Matthew recalled "I wanted it all to stop, and if that meant committing suicide, then that's what I was going to do." It was at that point that Matthew sought help to work through the trauma brought on by the bullying he endured. Matthew's story is unfortunately all to common among millions of people who have experienced similar experiences.. This young mans story will inspire you to be a little kinder to everyone you meet, because you never know what they are going through.