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What does it actually mean to rest in the Lord through our covenants? For members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the sacrament is more than a weekly ordinance—it is an invitation to come unto Christ, renew our covenants, and find spiritual rest.

In this Anchor Point from the Anchored Podcast, we talk about the peace and protection that come from covenant keeping and why the sacrament can feel like a place of refuge when life feels overwhelming. As we remember Jesus Christ, renew our baptismal covenants, and seek the companionship of the Holy Ghost, we discover that we don’t have to carry everything alone.

We discuss what resting in our covenants actually looks like in real life—softening our hearts, trusting the Lord, and allowing Him to do what we cannot. When we slow down, listen to the Spirit, and lean into our relationship with Jesus Christ, the burden becomes lighter and the path becomes clearer.

You’ll also hear real experiences of how the Lord shows up in simple but powerful ways when we trust Him and allow ourselves to rest in His grace.

If you’ve ever felt exhausted trying to do everything yourself, this conversation will remind you that Jesus Christ invites us to come, partake, renew, and rest.

0:00 Elder Jaggi: The Temple Altar as a Place of Rest
 0:09 Resting in Our Covenants With Jesus Christ
 0:26 The Sacrament Table: Christ’s Invitation to Rest
 1:03 Finding Peace and Rest Through the Sacrament
 1:28 Taking the Sacrament Covenant Into Daily Life
 1:50 Clark G. Gilbert Story: Trusting the Lord in Our Callings
 2:14 Elder Packer’s Counsel: You’re Not Doing This Alone
 2:46 What It Means to Truly Rest in Our Covenants
 3:03 Trusting the Lord With Life’s Overwhelming Moments
 3:41 Creating Daily Holy Space With God
 4:23 Personal Revelation: Asking God for Guidance
 5:02 A Simple Prompting That Changed Everything
 5:25 How the Savior Softens Our Hearts

The adversary’s goal is simple: separate us from Jesus Christ.

In this Anchor Point conversation inspired by Elder Jaggi, we talk about why the sacrament is one of the Lord’s greatest protections for our souls. Each week we are invited to come to the sacrament table and renew the covenants that bind us to Jesus Christ—covenants that protect us from the adversary’s efforts to pull us away from Him.

But sometimes going to sacrament meeting isn’t easy.
 Sometimes it’s painful.
 Sometimes it feels easier not to go.

Yet the quiet whisperings of the Spirit remind us that distance from Christ is exactly what the adversary wants—and that peace is always found by coming back to Him.

We also discuss the powerful gift of the Holy Ghost, and how—even when our efforts aren’t perfect—the Lord honors a willing heart. As we come to the sacrament and do what we can, the Holy Ghost sanctifies us, strengthens us, and helps us stay anchored to Jesus Christ.

This Anchor Point is a reminder that our covenants are protection, and the Savior is always inviting us back to Him.

0:00 Elder Jaggi: The Adversary Is the Great Separator
 0:30 The Sacrament: Our Covenant Protection
 0:58 When the Adversary Tries to Keep Us from Church
 1:32 Real-Life Example: Covenants Bring Protection
 2:08 When Church Feels Painful to Attend
 3:28 A Spiritual Prompting: “Let Us All Press On”
 4:04 Why We Need the Sacrament Every Week
 4:41 Missing the Sacrament and Seeking the Holy Ghost
 5:27 The Blessing of Returning to the Sacrament
 5:54 Sanctification Through the Holy Ghost

What does it mean to place something on the altar of God? In the gospel of Jesus Christ, the symbolism of the altar appears throughout scripture—from ancient temple worship to our modern covenant discipleship. In this Anchor Point episode, we explore what it really means to place our challenges, desires, and even our will on the altar of the Lord and allow Him to sanctify both the offering and the offering giver.

Drawing from gospel principles familiar to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we discuss how the altar represents sacrifice, consecration, sanctification, and a broken heart and contrite spirit. How does the Lord use our trials, struggles, and sacrifices to shape us into disciples of Jesus Christ? And how does the act of surrendering something sacred to God become part of our covenant relationship with Him?

Elder Jaggi joins us in a thoughtful conversation about the deeper meaning of altars—both ancient and personal—and how disciples today can understand the spiritual purpose behind placing something on the altar of the Lord.

We reflect on what we personally place on the altar in our lives—our challenges, fears, hopes, and desires—and how the Lord uses those offerings to sanctify us in the process. Often the very things we bring to the altar become sacred as the Lord refines our hearts and aligns our will with His.

We also talk about prayer as a modern expression of the altar. When we kneel in prayer, we symbolically kneel at our own altar—bringing our burdens, gratitude, questions, and sacrifices before Heavenly Father. In those quiet moments, offering a broken heart and a contrite spirit, we allow God to transform us.

This conversation is a reminder that discipleship is not just about what we give up—it’s about what the Lord makes of us as we place our lives on His altar.

0:00 Why Elder Jaggi’s Message Matters
0:14 What the Altar Represents
0:40 Sanctification Through the Atonement
1:22 The Purpose of the Altar
1:46 Altars and the Sacrifice of Jesus Christ
1:53 A Personal Temple Experience
2:29 Taking Questions to Heavenly Father
2:44 When the Lord Answers Prayer
3:06 The Sanctifying Power of Prayer
3:34 Kneeling at Our Personal Altar
4:05 Offering a Broken Heart and Contrite Spirit

LDS conversion story • Book of Mormon testimony • returning to church • faith crisis • priesthood • repentance • personal revelation • Jesus Christ • restored gospel • coming back to God

He thought he had moved on.

Faith was part of his past — something familiar, but distant. Years passed as he chased dreams, built a life, and quietly wondered if God still had a place in it.

Then came a turning point he didn’t expect.

A simple invitation reopened questions he thought were settled. As he wrestled with belief, purpose, and who he wanted to become, he realized something unsettling: he had never truly asked God for himself.

What follows is a story of quiet miracles, hard choices, and discovering that testimony isn’t inherited — it’s forged.

A powerful journey about coming back, finding Jesus Christ in unexpected places, and learning that sometimes the road home begins the moment we admit we’re lost.

00:00 — The Book of Mormon Saved My Life
 00:40 — Meet Madison Bills
 02:18 — Leaving Church at a Young Age
 03:05 — Returning to the Book of Mormon in a Time of Need
 04:16 — Gaining a Testimony for Herself
 07:12 — Coming Back to Church and Moving Forward in Faith
 08:02 — Creating The Last Page Through Prayer and Miracles
14:23 — Responsibility, Blessings, and Financial Refinement
17:01 — Wrestling With Tithing and Choosing Faith
21:10 — Following God to Atlanta
25:00 — Building a Relationship With Jesus Christ
28:10 — Exploring Other Beliefs and Choosing Christ
31:54 — Agency, Accountability, and the Price Jesus Paid
35:34 — From Curiosity to Commitment
40:20 — What Her Parents Did Right
43:30 — The Power of Loving Without Pressure
47:58 — Hope for Parents With Children on a Faith Journey
51:49 — Why She Chooses to Stay in the Church
55:30 — Final Testimony

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In this Anchor Point from Elder D. Todd Christofferson’s General Conference talk “Look to God and Live,” we explore covenant keeping, prayer, crying unto God continually, gratitude day and night, and making Jesus Christ our highest priority.

What does it truly mean to “look to God”?

It’s not perfection. It’s direction.

Looking to Him means:
• Striving to keep the commandments a little better each day
• Crying unto Him continually in prayer
• Counseling with the Lord in daily decisions
• Letting gratitude shape our hearts
• Choosing His peace over fear and insecurity

We don’t have to master it overnight. We look to Him by trying again. By lifting our eyes instead of lowering them. When insecurity whispers, the invitation is always the same: look up.

We do not look down to find Him.
We look up—to our Father.
We look up—to Jesus Christ.

And as we make Him not just a priority, but the highest priority, His presence steadies our hearts. We remember who we are—children of God—and we feel His peace replace our fear.

Look up. Look to Him. Live.

00:00 – Anchor Point Introduction | We All Need More Jesus Christ
00:05 – What Does It Mean to “Look to God”? (Alma’s Teaching Explained)
00:14 – Keep His Commandments, Cry Continually, Counsel with the Lord
00:28 – Progress, Not Perfection: Obedience and Immediate Blessings
00:52 – Peter Walking on Water: When We Stop Looking at Christ
01:18 – Elder Christofferson: Making God Our Highest Priority
01:42 – When Fear, Worry, and Pressure Become Louder Than Faith
02:04 – Letting God Lead: Trusting Him Over Anxiety and Control
02:48 – Overcoming Insecurity Through Spiritual Promptings
03:15 – “Look Up” – Remembering We Are Children of God
03:44 – Moses’ Brazen Serpent: Look to God and Live
03:57 – Temple Symbolism: Always Looking Up to the Mountain of the Lord
04:07 – Lifted by Christ: Blessings Come When We Look Up
04:12 – Stay Anchored in Jesus Christ

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In this Anchor Point from Elder D. Todd Christofferson’s General Conference talk “Look to God and Live,” we explore what it truly means to prosper in the land—through covenant keeping, the companionship of the Holy Ghost, and abiding in the Lord’s presence.

The scriptures teach that if we do not keep the commandments, we are cut off from the Lord’s presence. Elder Christofferson reminds us, “Oh, how we need the Holy Ghost.” Prosperity isn’t just material blessing—it is spiritual guidance, daily revelation, and living with the Spirit as our constant companion.

In this episode we discuss:
• What “prosper in the land” really means in LDS doctrine
• How the Holy Ghost speaks—promptings, peace, impressions, clarity
• How obedience and covenant faithfulness invite the Spirit
• Avoiding influences that drive away the Lord’s presence
• Resting in the steady guidance of the Holy Ghost

True prosperity is not found in ease—it’s found in companionship with the Spirit. When we live worthy of His presence, we receive inspiration, protection, and direction for daily life.

This is how we prosper. This is how we live.

00:00 – Anchor Point Introduction | We All Need More Jesus Christ
 00:08 – Elder Christofferson on “Prosper in the Land” Explained
 00:18 – Prosperity in the Land = Companionship of the Holy Ghost
 00:22 – “Keep My Commandments” and Not Being Cut Off from His Presence
 00:34 – Why We Desperately Need the Guiding Influence of the Holy Ghost
 00:43 – Personal Story: Feeling Cut Off from the Spirit at Girls Camp
 01:16 – Can You “Just Let the Spirit Speak”? The Role of Preparation
 01:52 – Due Diligence + Revelation: How the Holy Ghost Really Guides Us
 02:45 – How the Holy Ghost Speaks: Preparation, Promptings, Confirmation
 03:05 – Living Daily with the Companionship of the Holy Ghost
 03:24 – What If We Truly Believed the Spirit Is Guiding Us Every Day?
 03:53 – President Christofferson: How the Spirit Enhances Our Gifts
 04:09 – Avoiding Poor Decisions Through the Holy Ghost’s Guidance
 04:18 – True Prosperity Is Spiritual Guidance and Divine Direction
 04:24 – Stay Anchored in Christ

In this Anchor Point inspired by Elder D. Todd Christofferson’s General Conference talk “Look to God and Live,” we explore how turning to Jesus Christ in our sorrow, covenant keeping, temple worship, and scripture study heals broken hearts. When life feels chaotic, painful, or overwhelming, the Savior is not absent—He is present in the covenant path.

What does it mean to look to God and live when your heart aches?
How do we find Christ in suffering instead of suffering in silence?

We talk about:
• Finding Jesus Christ in grief and personal trials
• The power of covenant community and covenant belonging
• Healing through the scriptures and temple worship
• Staying anchored to Christ when life feels horrific
• Letting sorrow soften—not harden—your heart
You are not meant to suffer alone. The covenant path was designed for moments like this. As we look to Him, we live. Even in heartbreak. Especially in heartbreak.

00:00 – Anchor Point Introduction | We All Need More Jesus Christ
00:07 – Elder Christofferson’s “Look to God and Live” Overview
00:16 – Tragic Bus Accident in Africa | Faith in Devastating Loss
00:44 – “Jesus Christ Is With Us Even When Our Hearts Hurt”
01:21 – Finding Purpose in Sorrow and Grief Through Christ
01:40 – Personal Story: Turning to Church After Losing a Child
02:12 – Why Go to Sacrament Meeting in the Middle of Heartbreak?
02:54 – Does Tragedy Create Faith—or Do Spiritual Habits Prepare Us?
03:32 – Finding Jesus Christ in the Book of Mormon (Moroni)
04:05 – What It Means to Look to God and Live Today
04:14 – Healing Hearts Through Covenant Faithfulness
04:24 – Stay Anchored in Jesus Christ

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Divorce, faith in Jesus Christ, adding oil to your lamp, spiritual preparation, healing through trials, LDS testimony, temple worship, and trusting God when life breaks apart.

She loved the Church. She sang in the choir. She believed she had a good marriage.

Then one day, everything changed.

In this deeply personal episode of the Anchored Podcast, Shayla shares how divorce landed unexpectedly in her lap — and how the Savior quietly prepared her long before the crisis came. Through temple worship, prayer, scripture study, and the parable of the ten virgins, she discovered what it really means to add oil to your lamp before the darkness arrives.

Nothing was fixed overnight.

But somewhere in the middle of the breaking, she began to recognize Christ — and discover He had never stepped away.

If you’ve ever felt invisible at church, wondered where God was in your pain, or asked how to keep going when faith feels fragile — this conversation will meet you there.

🎧 Listen now and discover:
• How spiritual preparation sustains us in crisis
• Why agency and consent matter in relationships
• What “oil in your lamp” actually looks like in real life
• How Jesus Christ heals what He doesn’t immediately remove

00:00 God’s Care in Suffering
00:44 Meet Shayla Hakizimana
01:54 Feeling Out of Place in a Family-Centered Church
03:25 Temple Marriage, Big Dreams, and Sudden Divorce
05:27 Guided by the Spirit Through Divorce
06:44 Agency, Sealing Power, and Letting Go
08:22 Divorced in the Church: Belonging and Healing
09:23 Healing from Hurtful Words
10:24 The Tabernacle Choir as a Place of Healing
11:26 “Consider the Lilies” and a Personal Message from God
13:17 The Ten Virgins and Preparing for Trials
15:00 Oil in Your Lamp: Building a Relationship with God
16:45 Jesus Christ Brings Light for the Next Step
17:31 Learning to Hear Revelation
19:42 How to Fill Your Lamp with Oil
21:18 Trusting God After Betrayal
22:34 Joy in the Middle of Trial
24:31 Lessons from Single Life
26:28 Choosing Agency Over Victimhood
27:59 Ministering to Divorced Members
31:13 Say Something: Ministering Through Awkwardness
33:47 Music, Discipleship, and the Spirit
37:33 Anxiety, Meditation, and Peace in Christ
41:05 Staying Anchored in the Wilderness
42:22 Why I Stay in the Church of Jesus Christ

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In this Anchor Point, we study Elder Matthew S. Holland’s General Conference message Forsake Not Your Own Mercy and explore repentance, running from God, fear, spiritual avoidance, and how Jesus Christ seeks us when we feel distant or unworthy.

We ask an honest question: Are we running from God?

Sometimes we pull away because of fear. Fear that we’ve disappointed Him. Fear that we aren’t strong enough. Fear that we’ll have to do it alone. Many of us quietly believe we must handle our struggles ourselves.

But what if God never intended us to run alone?

In this episode, we talk about the invitation to stop running away from the Lord and instead run with Him. Heavenly Father does not expect self-reliance without Him. Through the Atonement of Jesus Christ, He promises strength, companionship, and growth far beyond what we could accomplish on our own.

We also explore the powerful truth that even when we distance ourselves, the Lord continues to pursue us. He seeks us. He calls to us. He runs after us—not in condemnation, but in mercy.

If you’ve felt spiritually distant, overwhelmed, or hesitant to turn toward God again, this Anchor Point will remind you that He is not retreating. He is reaching.

0:00 — Why We All Need Jesus Christ
0:05 — Studying “Forsake Not Your Own Mercy” (General Conference)
0:16 — Jonah: Running From God
0:28 — Fear and Avoiding Spiritual Responsibility
0:39 — “Lying Vanities” of the Adversary
0:56 — Everyday Temptation and Spiritual Promptings
1:24 — When We Ignore the Spirit
2:05 — How the Repentant Jonah Turned Back to God
2:30 — Turning to Prayer, Temple, and Covenants
2:51 — Clinging to Christ Through Service and Gratitude
3:05 — What Are We Running From?
3:14 — Following Promptings We Don’t Want
3:41 — Learning the Organ: Obedience and Growth
4:10 — The Lord Strengthens Us When We Try
4:31 — God Makes Us More Than We Are
4:50 — Overcoming Fear Through Faith
5:41 — Turning Back to the Savior
5:52 — God Never Stops Pursuing Us
5:58 — Stay Anchored in Jesus Christ

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In this Anchor Point, we study Elder Matthew S. Holland’s General Conference message Forsake Not Your Own Mercy and discuss repentance, forgiveness, weakness, feeling unworthy, and trusting Jesus Christ to forgive us again and again.

We talk honestly about those moments when we didn’t mean to make mistakes—but still fall short. When we feel like we “blow it” again and again, it’s easy to wonder if Heavenly Father is still willing to forgive us.

This episode explores the comforting truth that God fully understands mortality, weakness, and human imperfection. Through the Atonement of Jesus Christ, His mercy is endless, patient, and always available.

We discuss why the Savior invites us to come to Him repeatedly—without fear, shame, or hesitation—and how true repentance brings healing, confidence, and spiritual strength.

You’ll be reminded that no matter how many times you stumble, Christ is big enough, loving enough, and powerful enough to lift you again.

If you’ve ever struggled with guilt, discouragement, or feeling “not good enough,” this episode will help you feel hope, peace, and renewed trust in God’s grace.

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0:00 — Why We All Need Jesus Christ
0:05 — Studying “Forsake Not Your Own Mercy” (General Conference)
0:19 — When Mistakes Feel Spiritually Crushing
0:37 — “I Didn’t Mean To” and Human Weakness
1:16 — Repentance Means Repairing the Damage
1:43 — Spiritual Maturity Through the Atonement
2:04 — Is God’s Grace Big Enough for Me?
2:12 — Family Fasting and Trusting God’s Power
2:33 — Is Our Faith Being Diluted?
2:53 — God’s Grace Is Enough
3:31 — I Am Nothing Without Christ
3:46 — Praying for Struggling Family Members
4:07 — Temple Prayer Roll and Power of Prayer
4:23 — Trusting God With Many Needs
4:34 — We’re In This Together Through Christ
4:40 — Stay Anchored in Jesus Christ

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