Anchored

In this third Anchor Point inspired by Elder Gerrit W. Gong’s message “No One Sits Alone,” we sit with a searching question:

If someone is praying for a covenant keeper… would you be the one God sends?

Roseanne and Stephanie share personal experiences of moments when they needed comfort—times when they needed someone to show up, to mourn with them, to sit with them, and to help carry what felt too heavy to carry alone. We also reflect on sacred experiences where others did exactly that—quietly, faithfully, and without being asked.

This conversation explores what it means to live as a Zion people:

• People who are available
• People who have committed their hearts to God
• People who have simply said, “Heavenly Father, I’m Yours. Use me.”

We talk about the preparation required to become this kind of people—the inner change, the softening of the heart, and the refining that allows God to trust us with His children. As we are changed, we begin to notice something holy happening: the Lord starts placing us in the right moments, with the right people, at the right time.

Through the Spirit, He prompts us to act—to reach out, to stay, to listen, to love—so His love, light, and goodness can flow through us, just as it did through Jesus Christ.

✨ Zion isn’t built by grand gestures. It’s built by covenant keepers who are willing to be sent.

In this Anchor Point conversation, we return to Elder Gerrit W. Gong’s message “No One Sits Alone” and explore a very present-day question:

Who might be sitting alone while we scroll?

Roseanne and Stephanie talk honestly about what authentic connection really looks like—and how it doesn’t come in just one form. Some of us connect by talking. Some connect quietly. Some reach out with words, others with presence. What matters most is not how we connect, but whether we are listening to the Spirit as we do.

This episode centers on learning our own authentic way of connecting with people and trusting that the Spirit knows how each of us is meant to show up. We discuss:
 • How human connection looks different for different people
 • Why comparison shuts down authentic connection
 • How the Spirit prompts us personally to notice and reach others
 • The importance of staying connected to the Spirit so we can connect to people

Rather than forcing ourselves into someone else’s version of connection, this Anchor Point invites us to stay close to the Savior and let Him teach us our way—one person, one prompting, one moment at a time.

✨ When we are connected to the Spirit, we are better able to see who is sitting alone—and know how to reach them in a way that is real, safe, and sincere.

In this Anchor Point episode, we reflect on Elder Gong’s powerful message, “No One Sits Alone,” and ask an honest, heart-level question:

There may be room for all—but is it safe to pull up a seat?

Stephanie and Roseanne explore what it really looks like to sit with others in the Savior’s way—especially when the topics feel uncomfortable, tender, or controversial. Using Elder Gong’s invitation as a guide, we talk about how Jesus prepares our hearts to create spaces of safety, belonging, and love without fear or defensiveness.

This conversation includes thoughtful discussion around topics like LGBTQ, not as a debate, but as an opportunity to practice Christlike presence—learning how to sit with people, listen well, and love as the Savior does.

Rather than rushing to fix, label, or resolve, we explore how covenant discipleship shapes how we show up:
 • How do we make room without compromising Christ?
 • How does the Savior teach us to sit with others—not above them, not apart from them?
 • What does true belonging feel like in the kingdom of God?

This episode is for anyone who wants to follow Jesus more faithfully in a complex world—by learning to love better, listen deeper, and create spaces where hearts can safely be taught by Him.

✨ No one sits alone. And with Christ, no one has to feel unsafe pulling up a chair.

Mary Hailstone had always dreamed of serving God, but when she stepped onto her mission in Houston, the weight of fear, insecurity, and mental illness pushed her to the brink. One night, exhausted and hopeless, Mary found herself on the edge of ending her story forever.

But Jesus was not finished with her. Through Spirit-led guidance, prayer, unexpected support, and the courage to seek help, she discovered mercy, healing, and a new purpose. Sent home early, Mary struggled with shame and doubt—but slowly realized that even broken offerings have power, and that God can turn despair into hope.

This is the story of how Christ pulled Mary from the brink and placed her on the path she was born for—helping others find light in their darkest hours. Her mission didn’t end in Houston. It began there.

And God is still writing.

TRIGGER WARNING:This episode includes discussion of anxiety, depression, and suicide attempts, which may be sensitive for some listeners. Please take care as you listen.

In this Anchor Point conversation, Roseanne and Stephanie explore a simple but powerful question: What do you know of Jesus Christ?

Life often brings questions we don’t have clear answers to—questions about our circumstances, our timing, our suffering, or the direction of our lives. In this episode, we talk about what it means to take those questions to the Lord, even when answers don’t come right away. While we may not always understand the why, we can lean into the who.

This conversation focuses on the ways we come to know Jesus Christ personally—through experience, trust, prayer, and relationship—and how that knowledge becomes an anchor when clarity is missing. When answers are delayed or incomplete, knowing who He is allows us to move forward with faith, peace, and confidence.

If you’ve ever felt unsure, waiting on answers, or wrestling with trust in the middle of unanswered prayers, this Anchor Point is for you.

✨ Topics include:
 • Knowing Jesus Christ beyond facts and information
 • Taking questions and confusion to the Lord
 • Trusting Christ when answers don’t come immediately
 • Finding peace in who He is, even when circumstances are unclear

Thank you for being here. We pray this conversation helps anchor you more deeply in Jesus Christ.

In this anchor point, we wrestle with a powerful and timely question—and find peace in the answer. Drawing on Sheri Dew’s insight that “the prophet sees around corners,” we reflect on the profound blessing of having a living prophet in a world that often feels uncertain and unstable.

We turn to the book of Moroni, where we are invited to hold fast to light, to cling to that which is good, and—again and again—to remember. Remember what God has already done. Remember the promises He has kept. Remember the prophecies that have already been fulfilled.

As we practice remembering, our confidence grows. If the Lord has acted in powerful ways before, He will act again—for us, right now. God is not surprised by the challenges of our day. He is steady, aware, and perfectly prepared, and He lovingly prepares His people through prophetic guidance.

This conversation is a reminder that we are not meant to fear what lies ahead, but to stand firm, anchored in truth, strengthened by light, and deeply grateful for the blessing of a prophet who helps us navigate whatever comes next.

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Where have you seen the Lord prepare you ahead of time?

What past promises help you trust Him more fully today?

In this anchor point, Sister Spannaus invites us to pause and honestly ask ourselves whether we are truly listening to the Lord’s prophets in our day. She encourages us to prepare our hearts to receive the words spoken in General Conference—not just in the moment, but long after the closing prayer.

We talk about the power of returning to conference talks again and again, studying them prayerfully, and allowing the Spirit to reveal what the Lord is speaking to us personally through His chosen servants. As we do this daily, our hearts become more open, our discernment sharpens, and truth becomes easier to recognize.

The prophets’ words can serve as a litmus test for truth in a confusing world—if we are willing to pay attention, hold fast to what is taught, and let the Lord confirm it to us individually.

This conversation is an invitation to slow down, listen more intentionally, and anchor ourselves in revealed truth as we prepare for what lies ahead.

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How are you engaging with the words of the prophets right now?
Have you felt the Lord speak to you personally as you’ve revisited their messages?

Some love stories don’t begin with hope.

They begin after it’s been broken.

Dianne learned early that faith doesn’t always protect you from pain. Love came wrapped in promises that turned cruel, and prayer became less about answers and more about survival. Doug grew up in a quiet town with a loud kind of fear—where belief fractured under control, and escape felt like the only mercy.

Years passed. Marriages ended. Faith dimmed but never disappeared.

Then the prayers changed—not for comfort, but for truth.

A job appeared. A move was delayed. A name was known before it was spoken. Their meeting felt ordinary until it didn’t—eight days, eight dates, and a certainty that arrived without explanation.

Sealed later in life, they discovered a God who wastes nothing—not the waiting, not the wounds, not the years it took to become ready.

This episode is a story of hidden threads, holy warnings, and a love that could only be written after everything fell apart.

TRIGGER WARNING:This episode includes discussion of physical and emotional abuse, as well as divorce, which may be sensitive for some listeners. Please take care as you listen.

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In this anchor point, we explore the powerful difference between trying to earn heaven and learning heaven.

So often, we slip into believing that perfection is the requirement—that heaven is something we achieve through flawless performance. But the Lord’s plan was never built on us getting everything right. It was built on us continually turning to Jesus Christ.

We dive into how repentance isn’t a backup plan—it is the plan. Heavenly Father knew we would make mistakes. He knew we would fall short. That is exactly why He gave us a Savior. Through Christ, we are not just forgiven—we are changed, taught, and perfected over time as we choose Him again and again.

This conversation is an invitation to release shame, step out of striving, and embrace discipleship as a process of learning—one step, one turn, one faithful choice at a time. The path isn’t about earning heaven. It’s about becoming heavenly through Jesus Christ.

In this anchor point, we reflect on Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf’s teaching that trials are not evidence of God’s absence—but often evidence of His trust in us. Rather than weakening our faith, the challenges we’ve already walked through have strengthened us, refined us, and prepared us for what comes next.

Together, we take time to look back and recognize how the Lord has been at work through previous difficulties—building spiritual muscle, deepening our understanding, and shaping us into disciples who are better equipped for future tests. Because of that preparation, we are able to see Him more clearly now.

We also pause to notice and testify of how the Lord shows up in the middle of trial—through quiet miracles, tender mercies, unexpected strength, and unmistakable guidance. Even when the storm hasn’t passed, God is present. He is teaching. He is strengthening. He is revealing Himself.

This episode is an invitation to reflect, to recognize, and to testify of the ways the Lord is manifesting His hand in your life—right now.