This is the third episode in our Kimberly trilogy.  In this episode Kimberly comes back, this time to help her friend Barbara share her story.  Barbara suffers from a language disorder called aphasia due to a brain injury, but an enduring and special friendship between these two amazing women makes it possible for Barbara's story to be shared.  It is an inspiring story of perseverance and strength, and how Christ turned Barbara's devastating defeats into glorious victories. Trigger warning: this interview discusses suicide and suicide ideation as well as mature content involving sex addiction.   

In this episode Kimberly returns to tell part two of her story. A story of Christ making beauty from literal ashes. Kimberly shares her journey of finding healing and hope after a terrible accident involving her semi-truck. She recounts how the twelve steps of recovery came into play in that journey continuing to occupy an essential place in her life, her healing, and her divine relationships. 

In this episode Colleen and Lisa interview Kimberly, a friend in long term recovery from sex,drug, and alcohol addiction.  This episode is part one of what we have decided to call a trilogy. In part one Kimberly tells her story of sex, drug, and alcohol addiction, and her path back to peace and a life of inviting the Lord to be at her side every day.  Kimberly"s story will inspire your heart to act now and make recovery a commitment. 

In this episode Colleen and Lisa discuss Elder Patrick Kearon's talk from the October 2025 General Conference, titled Jesus Christ and Your New Beginning.  They share their insights and personal revelation about the everlasting mercy of Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father, and add their testimonies that each of us are given as many new beginnings as we need through the power of the Atonement of Jesus Christ.

In this episode Lisa and Colleen have the opportunity to interview Cori the mother of and adult child who struggles with substance abuse addiction. In her own words, she was a desperately fearful woman who did not know what to do, and was then invited to an addiction recovery meeting.  Through attending meetings and working the twelve steps with a sponsor, she experienced her own transformative healing and came to know Christ as her personal Savior.  Her story will inspire you on your own personal journey.

In this episode Colleen and Lisa interview Ben Erwin, the Program Manager for Healing Through the Savior: The Addiction Recovery Program of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.  Ben shares the inside scoop on the history of the addiction recovery program in the church, the latest revision of the manual, and news of a future new family support guide. Along the way, Ben shares his personal involvement in these processes working for several years at The Church of Jesus Christ Family Services.  

This episode is a recording of a talk that Lisa gave at the Star Stake Hope and Healing in Christ Workshop, a workshop focused on addiction recovery, mental health, and family support. This talk and additional sessions from the workshop are available to view or listen to at hopeandhealinginchrist.org.

In this episode Lisa and Colleen interview a unique guest, Colleen's son Spencer. Spencer tells his story of growing up in a difficult home where he experienced several forms of abuse, and developed an addiction to pornography, and lust. He describes his recovery path and shares beautiful insights and hope for those who continue to struggle with their addictions and compulsive behaviors. His story is inspiring and the interaction between mother and son is truly special.  You will be blessed as you listen to Spencer share his experience, hope, and strength.

Instead of a guest interview, this episode is a recording of a conversation between Colleen and Lisa. They talk about the inspiration to record some episodes of their usual conversations to share with listeners. These episodes will get mixed in with the guest interviews. This first one is all about learning to converse with the Lord.  Colleen and Lisa both share personal examples of their journal conversations with Christ and Lisa shares an amazing story with so many parallels to our individual relationships with Christ.

In this episode Colleen and Lisa interview Archie, a person in long term recovery from alcohol and substance abuse.  Archie shares the difficulties and sadness of growing up in an alcoholic home, following the path of his father into alcoholism, his years of addictive chaos, and how God plucked him out of all of it and brought him to a life of light and purpose.  His story beautifully contrasts the destructive depths of the disease of addiction, with the exquisite joy of recovery through Jesus Christ.  Archie's story can inspire your heart with amazement at the power of Christ's Atonement, and an increase in your own personal devotion.