He spent six years behind bars—haunted by loss, chained by addiction, and certain that God had stopped listening. But sometimes, the places we think are meant to break us become the very ground where redemption begins.

In a world where hope felt like a cruel joke, Garrett found himself face-to-face with grace in the most unlikely of places: a prison cell. What started as rebellion and ruin became a slow, sacred awakening—an unraveling of pain, pride, and disbelief until all that remained was a quiet plea for help… and a God who answered.

Now free, Garrett’s story is not just about survival—it’s about the relentless pursuit of heaven for a heart once convinced it was beyond saving.

This episode is a raw, redemptive journey through darkness, deliverance, and the miracle of becoming whole again.

In President Eyring’s words, the greater burden the Lord is preparing us to carry is eternal life itself. That blessing is not light, casual, or comfortable. It requires a soul that has been strengthened, stretched, refined, and transformed until we are able to stand in His presence—and feel at home there.

Most of us instinctively cling to what feels safe. We like our routines, our familiar thoughts, and the comfort zones we’ve built. But a covenant relationship with God means something deeper: it means we agree to change. We agree to let Him shape us into beings who can bear His glory, His power, and His goodness.

In this Anchor Point, we explore:

• What it really means to be “strong enough”—not by the world’s standards, but by heaven’s.
• How God increases our capacity through experiences that stretch us spiritually, emotionally, and mentally.
• Why eternal life is a burden we must be prepared for, not a gift simply handed over.
• What it takes to say, “I am willing to change.”
• What shifts in the heart open the door for real transformation?
• How covenants empower us to grow beyond our limits, giving us divine help to become someone who can stand with Christ forever.

We dive into the honest wrestle of discipleship—the part where we confront our resistance, our fears, and our instinct to stay the same. And we discover that the Lord is not asking us to change alone. He is strengthening us as we choose Him, making us capable of receiving the very thing He most wants to give: eternal life in His presence.

In this Anchor Point, we go deep into President Eyring’s powerful imagery—“the steel is proven.” Just like steel is tested through heat, pressure, and weight, our discipleship is also proven through the refining experiences of everyday life.

We explore:

🔥 The Heat — those moments that feel overwhelming, uncomfortable, or stretching. The trials that burn away the unnecessary and reveal what truly matters.

⚖️ The Weight — the responsibilities, the stewardships, and the burdens we carry that strengthen our spiritual muscles and reveal our capacity in Christ.

💨 The Pressure — the relentless push of life’s demands, expectations, and challenges that shape us into something stronger, steadier, and more like Him.

This isn’t punishment. It’s preparation.
This isn’t God testing if we can endure—it’s Him shaping us so that we will endure.

In this episode, we talk about how these refining forces reveal our true nature as covenant disciples, how they prepare us for the Second Coming, and how God is lovingly involved in every step of our transformation.

In today’s Anchor Point, we dive deep into President Eyring’s powerful invitation to see the evidence of God’s love—especially in the moments that feel like refinement. So often we think refining is just “passing a test,” but President Eyring teaches that it’s far more tender and intentional than that.

Refinement is transformation.
Refinement is strengthening.
Refinement is God shaping us into what He already sees in us.

Even when it feels like the fire is too hot or the stretching is too much, there are quiet miracles happening all around us. And when we lean into Him—rather than away—we begin to see those miracles unfold in real time, right in the middle of our trials.

President Eyring also invites us to go beyond the words of his talk and let the Holy Ghost personally teach us what God needs us to understand. As you listen today, I invite you to do the same:
✨ Ask the Holy Ghost to show you the personalized lessons God has for you.
✨ Notice the quiet evidences of His love in your own refinement.
✨ Look for the miracles that accompany your strengthening.

He is refining you because He loves you—and He’s closer than you think.

👉 Listen to the full episode and join us on this journey of anchoring ourselves in Jesus Christ.

Leslie has lived a life of extraordinary ordinary moments—seven children, parents under one roof, moves across continents, and a faith that never fit neatly into the mold. From the quiet of a Utah closet as a child to youth camps under foreign skies, she learned early that God doesn’t always arrive on our schedule—and sometimes, the answers come only when we risk everything on what we do know.

By twenty-seven, marriage and motherhood revealed sides of herself she hadn’t seen—flaws she couldn’t fix, love she couldn’t earn. On her knees, exhausted and raw, she finally surrendered, hearing heaven whisper, “Now I can help you.”

Years later, when revelation seemed silent and certainty impossible, Leslie faced the hardest choice of her life: to trust God anyway. What followed wasn’t perfection—it was something better. Charity replaced fear, surrender became strength, and a life once defined by striving was transformed into a life anchored in Him.

This is the story of a woman who learned that faith is not about control, perfection, or knowing all the answers—it’s about showing up, choosing belief, and letting God do the rest.

In this Anchor Point episode, we dive deep into Elder Kevin G. Brown’s powerful reminder that our testimony is not passive—it’s a living, growing gift that can transform our lives when we choose to nourish it.

We explore how agency plays a crucial role in strengthening our testimony. When we intentionally acknowledge the Giver, recognizing His glorious attributes—His omniscience, His love, His mercy, His power—something shifts inside us. Gratitude opens the door for revelation, confidence, and spiritual momentum.

This episode highlights:

🌟 What your testimony can actually do for you

🌟 How gratitude fuels spiritual growth

🌟 Why acknowledging God’s attributes brings spiritual power

🌟 The motivation that comes from speaking truth out loud

🌟 Using phrases like “I am anchored in Jesus Christ” to activate faith

🌟 Seeing the gifts God has already placed within us—and using them intentionally

Words matter. When we speak our testimony—even the small, simple parts of it—we feel something rise within us. Motivation. Clarity. A deeper anchoring in Jesus Christ. By choosing to voice the truth we do know, our faith grows. And in that growth, we discover the gifts, attributes, and spiritual capacities He has already given us.

Join us as we talk about what it means to truly take charge of your testimony, to nourish it with intention, and to let gratitude and truth-telling deepen your anchor in Christ.

In this Anchor Point, we dive deep into Elder Kevin G. Brown’s powerful reminder that light often comes gradually—and that in today’s world, a strong testimony is not something we can simply assume will stay with us. It’s something we must nourish, protect, and deliberately choose to strengthen.

Elder Brown teaches that revelation and spiritual clarity usually come “line upon line,” and that it’s our responsibility to work for our testimony. In this episode, we talk about what it means to actively seek truth and feed our spirits with things that bring real light.

We explore the sacred places where truth can be found, including:
✨ The scriptures
✨ The temple
✨ Hymns and Primary songs
✨ Quiet moments with the Spirit
✨ The simple but powerful practices that anchor us in Christ

As we choose to gather truth from these sources, we create a testimony that is alive, growing, and resilient—a testimony capable of giving us the sure witness we need in turbulent times.

If you’re ready to take charge of your testimony and be intentional about the spiritual light you cultivate, this Anchor Point is for you.

📌 Watch, listen, and let’s strengthen our spiritual foundation together.

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In this episode of Anchor Point, we dive into Elder Brown’s recent General Conference talk and explore the powerful truths he taught about the character of God. Elder Brown reminds us that God’s omnipotence and omniscience aren’t just grand attributes — they are expressions of His perfect, personal love for each of us.

In this episode, we discuss:

🔹 What it really means that God is all-powerful — and why that matters in our daily lives

🔹 How God’s infinite knowledge shapes the way He guides, protects, and prepares us

🔹 Why love is the foundation of every divine attribute

🔹 How understanding who God is can anchor us during challenges, uncertainty, and unexpected paths

This conversation is all about seeing God clearly — not as distant or unreachable, but as a loving Father who knows you, remembers you, and is actively working for your good.

If this episode strengthens you, please like, share, and subscribe so more people can find hope through these anchor points in Christ. ❤️

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Meagen grew up believing in light—optimistic, full of life, and certain that faith would carry her through anything. Yet beneath her smile, she often wrestled with quiet doubts—questions of worth, moments when confidence slipped through her fingers, and a lingering fear that she might never be enough.

Then came the silence of a heartbeat that should have been there… and the night she realized her prayers would not be answered in the way she hoped.

What followed was a season of shadows—grief that pressed in on every side, fears that stole her sleep, and questions that cut straight to the core of her belief. Was God listening? Had she failed? And could she ever find her way back to peace?

As her world unraveled, Meagen had to choose: surrender to the darkness or fight her way toward the light. And in that fight, she discovered something she had never fully believed before: that through God, she was already enough. Along the way came unexpected strength, tender mercies, and a God who was nearer than she thought.

Her story is raw and heart-wrenching, but also threaded with hope—a reminder that even when faith feels fragile and the future uncertain, redemption waits in the quiet places of the soul.

Inspired by President Oaks’ powerful message on what is real, this week’s final anchor point dives into “the gap” — the spaces that open in our families through divorce, separation, distance, death, or circumstances we never expected.

Some gaps we can step into with love, support, and presence. Other times… we can’t. Sometimes we’re not invited, not allowed, or not in a position to fill the space the way we hope.

So what do we do then?

This episode explores
💛 How we can lovingly fill the gaps when the door is open
💛 What to do when it’s not
💛 Why seeking a relationship with Heavenly Father becomes essential in those moments
💛 How He teaches, heals, and fills what we cannot
💛 The spiritual growth that only comes from trusting Him with the spaces we can’t control

If you’re navigating a gap in your family or heart right now, this conversation will speak right to you. God is aware. He is present. And He knows exactly how to lift and carry you through every empty space.

🎧 Listen now and anchor yourself in what’s real.