Anchored

In this Anchor Point, we study Elder Matthew S. Holland’s General Conference talk Forsake Not Your Own Mercy and explore the Fall, the Atonement of Jesus Christ, trials, faith, repentance, and finding joy through hardship in God’s plan of happiness.

We discuss why having a testimony of the Fall is essential to understanding God’s purpose for mortality and how pain, opposition, and weakness help us access deeper joy through Jesus Christ.

Together, we explore how resisting trials can delay healing—and how trusting the Savior allows His mercy to meet us right where we are. Christ is ready and willing to strengthen us through His Atonement, offering peace, perspective, and hope.

We also reflect on how adversity deepens gratitude for health and blessings and prepares us to become a Zion people—ready to build God’s kingdom and welcome the Savior.

If you are struggling, seeking spiritual clarity, or longing to feel God’s mercy more fully, this episode will remind you that His grace is available now—and that every trial can refine you for greater joy.

0:00 — Why We All Need Jesus Christ
0:08 — Studying “Forsake Not Your Own Mercy” (General Conference)
0:26 — Why the Fall Is Necessary for Joy
0:43 — Building a Testimony of the Fall
1:09 — Learning Compassion Through Personal Trials
1:55 — Seeing Pain Through the Atonement
2:20 — Gratitude After Sickness and Loss
3:26 — Why Opposition Helps Us Feel Joy
3:47 — The Plan of Happiness Explained
4:02 — Our Bodies, Trials, and Turning to Christ
4:19 — Feeling God’s Presence Through Scripture and Temple Worship
4:44 — Second Nephi 9 and Seeing God
4:58 — Enoch and Becoming a Zion People
5:10 — Covenant Confidence Through Christ
5:18 — Eve’s Choice and God’s Plan of Redemption
5:46 — Mercy Through the Atonement of Jesus Christ
5:55 — Stay Anchored in Christ

Personal revelation | Hearing the Holy Ghost | LDS conversion story | Recognizing spiritual promptings | Faith in Jesus Christ | God’s guidance

Bill wasn’t looking for God. His life felt full, predictable, and good. But certain moments wouldn’t let him go — a quiet experience at Temple Square, a stranger placing a Book of Mormon in his hands, a feeling that stayed long after the moment passed.

Nothing dramatic happened. No lightning. No instant answers. Just small impressions that kept returning.

Years later, when Bill finally asked Heavenly Father what to do, the response came differently than he expected — through missionaries, scripture study, quiet promptings, and the unmistakable influence of the Holy Ghost. Piece by piece, his testimony began to grow, not through one life-changing event, but through many small moments that suddenly connected.

This episode of the Anchored Podcast explores personal revelation, conversion, and how God often speaks in ways we almost miss. If you’ve ever wondered how to recognize the Spirit, how God guides us, or whether He’s already working in your life, Bill’s story will feel deeply personal.
Because sometimes the question isn’t if God is talking…
It’s whether we recognize His voice when He does.

0:00 When You Find Truth, You Share It
0:41 Meet Bill Bennett Author of Jacob T. Marley
2:07 Raised Presbyterian, Not Born in the Church
4:05 A Blessed Life—and a Question: “Is There More?”
5:50 Christmas Eve Spark: Why Not Every Day?
7:43 First Temple Square Visit and the Seagull Miracle
8:47 The Volunteer Doctor: “Why So Generous?”
9:34 High School Friend Leaves on a Mission
12:03 A Book of Mormon Gift and “Men Are That They Might Have Joy”
14:23 Returning to Temple Square and Reading Joseph Smith’s Testimony
18:58 Trying to Pray Like Joseph—and Feeling Unworthy
20:39 Walking Into Sacrament Meeting by Accident
22:24 Letters, Missionary Lessons, and Learning the Gospel
26:40 Trip to Salt Lake and Feeling the Spirit Confirm Truth
28:49 “Flight 409” Style Plan of Salvation Experience
31:55 The Priesthood Finally Clicks (Personal Revelation)
33:53 Decision to Be Baptized—and Fasting for Confirmation
35:48 Baptism and Sealing: Married in the Salt Lake Temple
36:07 How God Used Many People to Guide One Soul
40:12 Why Some Hearts Are More Receptive
42:53 The Savior Is Ready to Help—We Just Don’t Ask
44:23 “You Are My Best Friend” (Mr. Krueger’s Christmas)
46:08 How to Teach by Revelation: “What Do You Want Them to Know?”
47:22 How God’s Voice Feels: Resonance and Alignment
48:14 A Lesson From a Wrong Decision: Logic vs Revelation
52:10 Why Stay in the Church? “It’s Everything to Me”
54:20 Final Testimony and Invitation to Share Your Story

In this LDS General Conference Anchor Point, we share insights from Stephen C. Barlow’s talk “Lovest Thou Me” and discuss what it means for Latter-day Saints to truly put God first in their lives through faith in Jesus Christ, daily scripture study, prayer, obedience, gratitude, and living the Book of Mormon.

In this message, we reflect on simple, real-life examples—like choosing scripture study first thing in the morning and noticing how God seems to expand our day and multiply our efforts. We talk about giving Him our time—our most precious resource—and how He returns it with greater peace, clarity, and spiritual strength.

We also look at the example of Alma, who changed course immediately when the Lord asked him to go back. His willingness to “speedily” obey reminds us that putting God first sometimes means setting aside what we want for what He wants.

Finally, we talk about gratitude—how taking time to thank God for His blessings, not just ask for more, is another powerful way to put Him first.

As you listen, consider this question:✨ Where can you put God first in your life right now?

If this message encouraged you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who could use a reminder of God’s abundant blessings.🙏💛

0:00 – Why We All Need More Jesus and Daily Discipleship
0:13 – What Does It Really Mean to Put God First in Daily Life
0:18 – Busy Mornings, Exercise, and Struggling with Scripture Study
0:42 – What Happens When You Put the Lord First Every Day
1:02 – Feeling God’s Blessings Multiply When You Prioritize Him
1:14 – Balancing Physical Health and Spiritual Habits as Latter-day Saints
1:33 – Giving God Our Time: Our Most Precious Gift
1:50 – How Heavenly Father Recognizes Our Love and Obedience
2:08 – Alma’s Immediate Obedience and Trusting God’s Direction
2:39 – Choosing Faith Over Comfort and Personal Convenience
2:57 – Learning to Practice Gratitude for God’s Daily Blessings
3:23 – Moving Beyond Dutiful Prayers to Heartfelt Thankfulness
3:39 – How Gratitude Helps Us Feel God’s Presence More Clearly
3:59 – Invitation: Where Can You Put God First This Week
4:07 – Stay Grounded and Stay Anchored in Jesus Christ

What does obedience in covenant living really mean? In this LDS General Conference message, we explore how to feel God’s love, strengthen faith like Peter, and recognize the Lord’s blessings when we choose to obey.

In this episode, we reflect on a powerful message from Stephen C. Barlow about what it really means to show our love for God through obedience.

Are we obeying just to “check the box,” or are we learning to recognize the Lord’s love in return? When we train our hearts to look for His hand, we begin to see that obedience isn’t about perfection—it’s about connection.

We also talk about Peter walking on water. He only had a little faith. He stepped out. He got scared. He started to sink. And yet, the Lord was immediately there to lift him up. That is who our God is. That is how He meets us when we try.

When we give Him just a little… He gives us so much love in return.

✨ In this video, we discuss:
• How obedience opens us to God’s love
• Why small acts of faith matter
• How the Lord meets us in our weakness
• Learning to recognize His blessings in daily life
• Growing spiritually through covenant keeping

If you’ve ever wondered whether God really sees your effort, your prayers, and your imperfect obedience—this message is for you.

👉 Like, subscribe, and share to stay anchored in Christ and grow in faith together.

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0:00 – Finding Peace in Jesus Christ Through God’s Love
0:21 – How Showing Love for God Helps Us Feel His Love
0:34 – Offering Our Sacrament and Our Hearts to the Lord
0:51 – What Are We Willing to Place on the Altar?
1:20 – Trusting the Spirit and Recognizing God’s Timing
1:25 – Peter Walking on Water and Trusting the Savior
2:39 – How Small Acts of Faith Invite God’s Power
2:56 – Loving God Without Expecting a Reward
3:19 – Obedience, Patriarchal Blessings, and Spiritual Growth
3:53 – Obedience Trains Our Spiritual Perception
4:19 – Finding God’s Love Through Family History Work
4:45 – Experiencing Miracles Through Service and Faith
5:26 – Recognizing God’s Love Through Spiritual Gifts
5:38 – Staying Grounded and Anchored in Jesus Christ

How do you personally feel God’s love? In this Anchored podcast episode, we reflect on General Conference teachings from Elder Stephen C. Barlow and explore personal revelation, the Holy Ghost, and how Jesus Christ helps Latter-day Saints recognize Heavenly Father’s love.

We discuss how feeling God’s love is deeply personal and individual. While we briefly reference the five love languages, we explain why experiencing Heavenly Father’s love is not necessarily the same as how we receive love from other people. Learning to recognize His love is a spiritual process guided by the Holy Ghost and strengthened through our covenant relationship with Jesus Christ.

We share personal experiences of how the Lord comforts, teaches, reassures, and strengthens us in unique ways. As we learn to recognize how He speaks to us personally, we begin to see that He has been showing us His love all along.

✨ In this episode, we discuss:
• General Conference insights
• Personal revelation
• Recognizing the Spirit
• Feeling God’s love daily
• Hearing the Lord’s voice
• Strengthening your relationship with Jesus Christ

If this message strengthens your faith, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs to feel God’s love today.

💬 Comment below: How have you personally felt Heavenly Father’s love in your life?

0:00 – Finding Jesus Christ in Everyday Life | Why We All Need More of the Savior
0:05 – Lovest Thou Me | Learning How Heavenly Father Shows His Love
0:14 – Love Languages and Marriage | Understanding Christlike Love in Relationships
0:48 – Feeling God’s Presence During Trials | When Life Feels Hard
1:28 – When Heaven Feels Silent | Trusting the Lord in Spiritual Struggles
2:02 – Finding Peace Through the Holy Ghost | Christ’s Calming Influence
2:41 – How God Speaks According to Our Understanding | Personal Revelation
3:00 – Discovering How the Lord Communicates With You | Symbols and Spiritual Insight
3:51 – Line Upon Line Revelation | Recognizing God’s Patterns in Your Life
4:14 – Learning From the Temple | Spiritual Experiences and Sacred Moments
4:41 – Seeing God’s Love in Daily Life | Faith in Simple Moments
5:12 – Teaching Children About God’s Love | Finding Christ in Service
5:39 – How to Feel Heavenly Father’s Love | Strengthening Your Relationship With Christ
5:45 – Stay Grounded and Anchored in Jesus Christ | Living With Faith

LDS faith, grief, unanswered prayers, trusting God, Jesus Christ, healing, covenants, temple worship, and finding hope when life doesn’t go as planned — this episode explores what happens when faithful disciples face real heartbreak.

She was raised between worlds — born into a family that escaped Iran, with generations of faithful women who fasted for her baptism. Faith was always part of her story. But so was loss. After years of searching for peace, love, and belonging, life took turns she never expected, leaving her asking questions many believers silently carry: Why didn’t God fix this? And how do I trust Him now?

In this deeply honest episode of the Anchored Podcast, you’ll hear a story that reads like the pages of a novel — seasons of hope, devastating grief, spiritual wrestling, and ultimately discovering the Savior in a way she never had before. Through temple worship, quiet promptings, and unexpected new beginnings, she learned that sometimes God doesn’t remove the pain… but He does walk with us through it.

This conversation is for anyone who has prayed for a miracle and wondered why heaven felt silent — and for anyone trying to hold on to faith when life doesn’t unfold the way they thought it would.

🎧 Listen now and discover what God may be doing when He doesn’t fix it.

Show Notes: 
The book can be purchased on her website, careshmeh.com/book, https://amzn.to/3X4ZTpN  Barnes and Noble, Kobo, IngramSparks, Goodreads, Google Books, and Booktopia.

0:02 We Can See Jesus Christ’s Face When We Let Him In
0:38 Meet Careshmeh French Dean LDS Convert From Iran Story
1:54 Family Fasts and Prayers to Help Her Get Baptized LDS
3:01 How the Gospel Held Me Together Through Trauma
4:27 Temple Promptings, Divorce, and Trusting God’s Timing
7:08 Acute Myeloid Leukemia Diagnosis and the Faith to Be Healed
8:46 Miracles in the New Testament and Believing for Healing
10:01 Knowing Heavenly Father but Not Yet Knowing Jesus Personally
10:48 Hospital Advocacy and Why No One Should Go Alone
12:31 The Prompting to “Let Him Go” and the Crisis of Faith
14:03 Grief, Loneliness, and Feeling Abandoned by People
15:15 In-Laws Betrayal and the Trauma That Compounded Grief
19:15 God Sends People to Strengthen You When Others Fall Away
20:49 Anger at God, Honest Prayer, and Spiritual Warfare
21:39 I Met the Savior: Christ’s Empathy and Comfort in Grief
23:10 When Grief Makes You Want to Quit Living
23:26 May 29, 2024: Pie With Daniel and the First Breath Again
26:13 “I’ve Loved You for Seven Years” and Recognizing God’s Hand
27:03 June 8, 2024: Remarried and Seeing God’s Miracle Timing
28:13 How to Come to Know Jesus Christ Day by Day
29:05 Temple Worship: The First Time I Heard the Savior’s Voice
30:28 Loved Ones Beyond the Veil and Spiritual Help in Grief
32:11 Grief vs Depression and Why That Difference Matters
32:43 EMDR Therapy and Seeing the Savior in Sacred Healing
34:08 Falling Before Christ and Realizing We Can All Know Him
35:26 Breathwork Experience: “He’s Always With Me”
36:27 Do We All Need Personal Experiences With Jesus Christ?
37:32 Simple Discipleship: Scriptures, Prayer, Church, Temple, Family
39:31 Turn Off the Noise to Hear God and Feel the Spirit
41:13 Why the Temple Brings Quiet, Revelation, and Comfort
43:08 Why God Helped Through the Savior in That Season
45:48 Living Differently After Loss: Love More Fiercely and Surrender
48:03 Learning to Trust Heavenly Father Again After Devastation
51:12 Why I Stay LDS: “Stay in the Boat” Through the Storm
55:24 Book Plug: Made for Me by Careshmeh French Dean

In this anchor point, Stephanie and Roseanne reflect on Elder Jackson’s teaching about accounting and how it invites us to minister in a higher and holier way. Rather than serving out of routine or obligation, they explore what happens when we take our stewardships to the Lord and sincerely ask, “How can I minister the way Thou would?”

They share how asking that question opens the door to personal revelation—specific ideas, impressions, and quiet promptings that help us reach individuals in meaningful ways. As we act on that inspiration, we come to recognize that the Lord is already remembering and caring for that person, and He allows us to participate in His work.

Through beautiful personal experiences, Stephanie and Roseanne discuss what it looks like to truly listen, to understand someone’s real needs, and to go beyond surface-level connections. They share how deeper relationships and thoughtful service can meet needs that are often unseen—and how sacred and fulfilling that process can be.

This anchor point invites listeners to slow down, seek the Spirit, and trust that small, inspired acts of ministering can become powerful expressions of Christlike love.

In this anchor point, Stephanie and Roseanne talk about the power of being remembered—and what it does to the human heart. Through examples from the scriptures and personal experiences, they explore how remembering someone by name, circumstance, or story helps people feel seen, valued, and loved.

They discuss how moments of being remembered—whether through a simple word, a note, or a meaningful gesture—can make us feel special, much like receiving a birthday card or gift. And then they ask a deeper question: If that’s how we feel when people remember us, how does the Savior feel about us? And how do we feel about Him?

This conversation also turns inward as they reflect on the sacrament as a sacred opportunity to remember the Savior intentionally—not just routinely. Remembering Him changes us. It softens our hearts, steadies our identity, and reminds us who we are and whose we are.

Ultimately, this anchor point invites us to look for opportunities to help others feel remembered—because that is Christlike work—and to allow ourselves to feel known and loved by the Savior who remembers us perfectly.

This anchor point is rooted in Elder William K. Jackson’s talk “Remembering the Sheep,” where he teaches the Lord’s pattern of accounting—not counting people as numbers, but knowing them as individuals. In the Lord’s kingdom, sheep are not managed in bulk; they are remembered one by one.

Stephanie and Roseanne talk about how this principle applies directly to our stewardships—especially in presidencies, councils, and leadership settings. When we speak about people by name, when we reference specific individuals and their real circumstances, something shifts. Names bring clarity, responsibility, and love. People feel seen.

We share personal experiences of what it feels like when someone remembers your name—and the intentional practice of learning and using others’ names—and how deeply that communicates worth and belonging.

Ultimately, this reflects the Lord Himself. Scripture tells us He knows us personally and calls us by name. Even in the Creation, nothing was left unnamed—light, darkness, earth, seas—each received a name. Naming establishes identity and relationship. There is something sacred about a name.

When we remember names, we are not just being organized—we are mirroring heaven. To be called by name is to be claimed. “I have called thee by name; thou art mine.”

Faith didn’t save Brandon from pain—it met him inside it.

From a childhood marked by leukemia to adulthood shaped by uncertainty, unanswered prayers, and closed doors, Brandon learns that God’s silence is not absence. Jobs don’t come when asked. Healing doesn’t arrive on demand. Direction often comes only after the step is taken.

As timelines stretch and fear presses in, quiet impressions begin to guide him—toward a marriage formed in days, decisions that require trust without proof, and a life where the details fall into place only after surrender.

This episode is a story about waiting, alignment, and a God who works differently than we expect—but never without purpose.

Because sometimes faith isn’t about getting the answer.

It’s about following it.

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