Anchored

Faith doesn’t stay alive by accident—it grows through practice.

Elder Uchtdorf reminds us that when faith begins to sputter, the answer isn’t shame or withdrawal, but intentional discipleship: a renewed hunger to learn, to seek, and to practice turning toward the Lord. Faith is sustained as we actively engage—studying the scriptures, listening for His voice, and choosing again and again to trust Him.

As Stephanie and Roseanne share, learning to be a disciple is something we practice. Over time, that practice builds a foundation of truth and confidence—not just in doctrine, but in recognizing how the Lord personally teaches, guides, and answers us. Heavenly Father deeply desires a relationship with each of His children. He wants us to know Him, to hear Him, and to learn directly from Him as we seek with real intent.

Misty’s life was unraveling. Addiction, homelessness, and heartbreak had pushed her to the edge. At her lowest, when the weight of guilt and despair seemed unbearable, Jesus whispered to her to run, to survive—and she did.

Alone and searching for a way out, Misty experienced unexpected miracles: a stranger offering shelter, small acts of kindness that defied explanation, and the quiet guidance of Jesus leading her step by step toward hope. She wrestled with faith, independence, and the courage to make choices that were truly her own.

Through the struggle of staying clean, navigating the streets, and finding her place in a church community, Misty discovered that Jesus’ love can transform even the most broken lives. A baptism on a pivotal day, the return of her children, and a life gradually reshaped by faith became the milestones of her journey from despair to redemption.

This episode of the Anchored Podcast tells the story of one woman’s incredible fight to reclaim her life, soul, and hope—a testament to resilience, grace, and the miracles that come when we put Jesus at the center.

TRIGGER WARNING:This episode includes discussion of homelessness, guns, suicide attempts, drug use, addiction, and prison, which may be sensitive for some listeners. Please take care as you listen.

If the Atonement were only for you—would Jesus Christ still have chosen to suffer?

In Anchor Point #3 with Elder Eyre, we explore what it truly means to develop a personal relationship with the Savior, not just a general belief in Him. This conversation invites us to move beyond abstract faith and into a living, individual relationship where we come to know both who He is and who we are through Him.

We ask a powerful question: Is Christ your personal Savior? As we seek to understand His relationship with the Father and His relationship with each of us, we begin to see ourselves through His eyes—and recognize our divine worth.

This anchor point focuses on:
• developing a personal relationship with Jesus Christ
• understanding the Savior’s individual love
• seeing yourself through Christ’s eyes
• studying Christ’s relationship with the Father
• knowing that you are worthy of saving—and worth saving

We are not lost in the crowd. We are His joy. We are His focus. And each of us mattered enough for Him to suffer, redeem, and save.

If it were only for you—He still would have come.

In this conversation with Elder Eyre, we explore the difference between quieting the mind and quieting the soul. Elder Eyre invites us to consider what it really means to quiet the soul—not by forcing silence, but by creating space to be with God. 

As Stephanie and Roseanne reflected on his teaching, they discussed how spending intentional moments with God—including time in the scriptures—has the power to change us. When we slow down enough to meet God in those moments, we begin to see ourselves the way He sees us. That glimpse of divine perspective is what reshapes our story, not through striving or fixing, but through being known, loved, and understood.

In Anchor Point #1 with Elder Eyre, we explore a foundational gospel question that shapes every decision we make—where we seek our validation. When we truly know who we are as sons and daughters of God, it changes how we listen, choose, and move forward in faith.

This conversation focuses on learning to seek vertical validation rather than horizontal approval. Instead of measuring our worth by the opinions of others—even those we deeply love and respect—we learn how to connect personally with God and receive answers directly from Him.

Sometimes those answers don’t align with the expectations or counsel of people close to us. That can be incredibly difficult. Yet learning to trust the spiritual answers we receive, even when they are questioned or discouraged by others, is part of spiritual maturity and discipleship.

This anchor point speaks to:

• trusting personal revelation

• developing spiritual confidence

• standing firm in truth with love

• learning who you are in Christ

• choosing God’s approval over external validation

Knowing God, hearing His voice, and trusting what He reveals to you is a sacred process. It’s not always easy—but it is deeply refining, strengthening, and beautiful.

When you know whose approval matters most, everything else begins to fall into place.

He never planned to walk into that chapel. He certainly never planned to steal a Book of Mormon from a Marriott hotel. And he was the last person—the very last—who ever imagined he’d fall in love with the gospel he once mocked.

But God has never been limited by the stories we tell about ourselves.

From a childhood marked by rejection, to LGBTQ advocacy born from trauma and survival, to the moment a stranger from the other side of the veil whispered, Join this church for our salvation—Dennis’s life has been a series of divine interruptions he couldn’t ignore.

What began in anger and rebellion became a journey that shook heaven. Walk-ins prayed for. Hearts softened. Endowments granted early. Eleven personal letters from the First Presidency reminding him that Jesus knew his name. Viral posts. Death threats. Miracles in Palmyra. A calling that brought the inactive home. A future foretold by Marie Osmond herself.

Today, the man who once fought against the Church now carries light to tens of thousands across the world—yet insists it was never about him. It was always about the Savior who saw him first, loved him longest, and never stopped calling him back.

In this episode, step into the astonishing true story of a boy once told “Jesus doesn’t love you,” and the God who shattered that lie—again, and again, and again.

Show notes: 

For his book Is He Nuts? https://www.amazon.com/He-Nuts-Become-Member-Church/dp/1462135714

https://www.facebook.com/DennisSchleicherLDS

How much faith does it really take for the Lord to work a miracle in our lives?

In this anchor point from Elder Kearon’s talk, we explore a comforting truth: miracles are not reserved only for those who feel spiritually strong or perfectly consistent in scripture study, prayer, or temple attendance. What matters most is where our focus is—and when our focus is on Jesus Christ, that is enough.

Sometimes faith looks like a simple prayer.
Sometimes it looks like wanting to believe but not knowing how.
Sometimes it looks like asking someone else to pray when you don’t have the words yourself.

That counts.

The Savior doesn’t only respond to “exceedingly great faith.” He also responds to the honest cry of, “Help thou mine unbelief.” He knows our hearts. He knows our intentions. And He meets us exactly where we are—not where we think we should be.

Faith grows over time. The Lord takes us as we are and walks with us from there. If you’ve ever wondered whether your faith is enough, this message is for you.

✨ Focus on Christ.
✨ Come as you are.
✨ Trust that He will meet you there.

Have you ever wondered if you’ve messed up too many times for things to really change?

In this Anchor Point episode, Stephanie and Roseanne reflect on a powerful message from Elder Kearon and sit with the honest question so many of us carry: How many times is too many?

We talk about the Atonement of Jesus Christ as more than a reset button—it is the plan, the opportunity, and the gift that allows us to turn to Him again and again. Repentance isn’t about shame or starting from scratch; it’s about returning to the Savior and seeing who He is for you—right where you are.

Sometimes the situation doesn’t change right away. But our perspective of Jesus Christ can.
And that changes everything.

Jesus Christ is never counting your failures. He is gently inviting you—every single day—
“Okay. Let’s try again today.”

If you feel weary, discouraged, or stuck in the cycle of trying and falling short, this conversation is for you. There is no limit to His mercy, and there is always a next step forward with Him.

👉 Listen in and let this Anchor Point remind you that grace is still working—and so is He.

What if new beginnings aren’t rare moments—but daily invitations?

In this anchor point conversation, Stephanie and I reflect on Elder Kearon’s General Conference message, “Jesus Christ and Your New Beginning,” and talk honestly about do-overs, grace, and what is truly possible through Jesus Christ.

We explore the idea that new beginnings don’t just come once. They come every day. Every week. As often as we need them.

But sometimes the real question is: Do we actually believe that applies to us?

We talk about the Savior’s consistent invitation to those He healed and loved—

“Neither do I condemn thee.”

“Go, and sin no more.”

Jesus isn’t waiting to catch us failing.
He isn’t condemning us.
He is simply inviting us—again and again—to choose Him today.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, discouraged, or unsure whether a fresh start is really possible for you, this conversation is a reminder that through Jesus Christ, there is always a new beginning waiting—right where you are.

💛 Press play and consider this simple question:

Will you choose Him today?

Jasmin has always chased the questions others are afraid to ask.

Raised on the East Coast, with one side of her family rooted in Argentine Catholicism and the other in LDS pioneer tradition, she grew up in a home where scripture study started at 5 a.m., and curiosity was a way of life. As a teenager, her most pressing question was simple, yet profound: Does God exist? Hard conversations with friends pushed her to confront doubt, to seek, and to look for answers beyond the obvious.

Over time, she discovered the questions that truly matter—the ones that anchor faith and guide life. She’s seen how questions, struggles, and even doubts can be the threads God uses to guide, teach, and refine us. From studying the Middle East at BYU to creating content for Scripture Central, Jasmin now runs her own channel, sharing glimpses of God in music, family, and unexpected moments. Her journey is one of curiosity, courage, and divine whispers—proof that the questions we dare to ask can become the very path to faith.

What if asking the questions is the way God answers?

Show Notes: https://www.youtube.com/@jasminrappshow