What happens when we use our God-given talents to help others draw closer to Christ?

In this week’s episode of Latter-Day Lights, Scott and Darla sit down with Praiseworthy award-winning songwriter, doctor, and lifelong musician Wayne Burton, who shares how his love for music grew into a decades-long ministry of faith.

From writing his first spiritual songs while serving a mission, to creating music inspired by General Conference messages and sharing youth songs in 26 different languages, Wayne reflects on the experiences that taught him to recognize God’s hand in his creative journey.

 Wayne also shares the inspiration behind his song “God of All,” the powerful reminder that every person we encounter is a child of God, as well as his current project, “Provide a Way”—a musical created with Blake Gillette that brings stories from the Book of Mormon to the stage.

Through songwriting, collaboration, and years of sharing his testimony through music, Wayne offers an uplifting perspective on using our individual gifts to serve others, see them through Heavenly Father’s eyes, and ultimately bring them closer to the Savior.

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To LEARN MORE about Wayne’s music, visit: https://wayneburton.com/

To LEARN MORE about Wayne’s Book of Mormon Musical, “Provide a Way,” visit: https://provideawaymusical.com/

To LISTEN to Wayne’s music on Spotify, visit: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0sgU2jikLLV3Un04cUfJ4B?si=u8Rp3o-bQdOrJFWYHF8msA

To LISTEN to “God of All” by Wayne Burton and Hanna Eyre, visit: https://open.spotify.com/track/2a2dAgl0ffVdAW4bwZhk0K

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What does it look like to keep moving toward Jesus when life takes you through unexpected trials, questions, and detours?

In this week’s episode of Latter-Day Lights, Scott and Darla sit down with husband-and-wife author duo, Aaron and Julie Bujnowski, who share how their own journey of faith inspired them to write their two books, “Navigating to Jesus,” and “Discovering Your Temple Insights.”

While “Navigating to Jesus” offers a Christ-centered pattern for finding direction through uncertainty and life’s challenges, “Discovering Your Temple Insights” helps readers approach Temple worship with greater preparation and purpose—learning not just about the Temple, but how to receive personal revelations from it as well.

From Julie’s conversion and battle with breast cancer, to the spiritual impressions that guided them through difficult decisions, Aaron and Julie reflect on how small acts of faith have continually pointed them back to the Savior. They also share practical ways to make Temple worship more meaningful, recognize God’s guidance through adversity, and hold onto the covenants that bind us to Christ.

Ultimately, they remind us that even when the path isn’t straight, keeping our eyes on Jesus can help us find peace and direction along the way.

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To READ “Discovering Your Temple Insights,” visit: https://www.temple-insights.com/

To READ “Navigating to Jesus,” visit: https://www.cedarfort.com/products/navigating-to-jesus-a-journey-of-faith?srsltid=AfmBOooEQg-9yW16fV1fwl5Dgr5AJtOQQzJHfxOQX8AhpgPNIf3bhK0S

To LEARN MORE & REGISTER for Julie’s women’s conference, "Faithful and Loved," visit: https://www.usswawomensconference.com

To LEARN MORE about Aaron’s work, visit: https://www.aaronbujnowski.com/

To LEARN MORE about Julie’s work, visit: https://www.juliebujnowski.com/

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What can we discover about ourselves when we take the time to uncover the stories of those who came before us?

In this week’s episode of Latter-Day Lights, Scott and Darla sit down with author Vally Mulford, who shares how a simple desire to preserve his parents’ story grew into a remarkable journey through generations of family history.

 While researching his book, “40 Miles to Happy,” Vally uncovered stories of sacrifice, resilience, and faith—from an orphaned girl crossing the Atlantic alone, to pioneer women enduring loss, displacement, and the hardships of frontier life.

Through these discoveries, Vally developed a deep connection with the quiet heroes in his family tree, particularly the women whose strength and devotion often went unrecorded. His experience offers a powerful reminder that every life holds a story worth preserving, and that learning about our ancestors can deepen our appreciation for the faith, courage, and sacrifices that shaped who we are today.

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What happens when you’re willing to give up a dream for God, only for Him to show you a way to pursue it after all?

In this week’s episode of Latter-Day Lights, Scott and Darla sit down with composer and music producer Kristina Bishoff, to share how her struggle to balance motherhood with her passion for music brought her to a crossroads.

Ready to set aside her career to focus on raising her children, Kristina instead received unexpected inspiration that led her to create an ambitious soundtrack for the Green Rider fantasy book series, and discover that God had a different plan for her gifts.

From composing fantasy soundtracks to creating music about our Heavenly Parents, Kristina shares how surrendering her plans to God opened doors she never could have imagined. Her journey is a powerful reminder that when we place our dreams and talents in God’s hands, He can reshape them into something even greater.

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To LISTEN to Kristina’s music, visit: https://www.kristinaabishoff.com/

To LEARN MORE about “The Divine Project,” visit: https://www.kristinaabishoff.com/divine-project

To READ “The Green Rider” series by Kristen Britain, visit: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/series/AY1/green-rider/

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What happens when one small daily commitment turns into years of sacrifice, faith, and unexpected miracles?

Brian Walker joins us to share the remarkable story behind his time-lapse video documenting the construction of the Willamette Valley Oregon Temple. What began as a simple idea to take one photo each day became a four-year commitment that kept the temple at the center of his life.

Along the way, Brian experienced plenty of challenges—and plenty of miracles.

From sharing the gospel with people who approached him while he photographed the temple to witnessing lives changed and feeling guided to be in the right place at the right time, Brian discovered that using our talents in the service of the Lord can open doors we never expected.

His thousands of photographs are more than a record of a building being constructed—they are a testimony of faith, sacrifice, temple worship, and the blessings that can come when we dedicate our talents to the Lord.

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What if the stories we create can help us better understand our own trials, and even change the way we see those who are different from us?

In this week’s episode of Latter-Day Lights, Scott and Darla sit down with fantasy author and Praiseworthy Award winner Christie Valentine Powell, who shares how her lifelong love of storytelling became an unexpected way to process grief, prejudice, and judgment. Through writing her book series “The Centaur Choice,” Christie drew from her own experiences with loss while exploring characters on opposing sides of conflict, ultimately challenging the “us versus them” mentality she once carried.

Christie also shares her journey from childhood storyteller to author of more than 20 books, along with the lessons she’s learned through writing and self-publishing, and how studying story structure has deepened her understanding of God’s role in our lives.

Ultimately, Christie’s story is a beautiful reminder that God is the author of our lives, that our tribulations can help shape us into who He wants us to become, and that seeing others as His children can help us move beyond judgment and find greater love and understanding.

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To LEARN MORE about Christie’s work, visit: https://www.thespectrabooks.com/

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What if some of the things we do to strengthen our faith are actually getting in the way of truly connecting with Jesus Christ?

In this week’s episode of Latter-Day Lights, Scott sits down with longtime Seminary and Institute teacher and author John Bushman to explore the message behind his book, “King Before Kingdom.” John shares how even well-intentioned Latter-day Saints can fall into a checklist mentality—measuring faith by how well we keep the commandments, attend church, read the scriptures, or fulfill expectations—while unintentionally losing sight of the Savior at the center of it all.

Through eye-opening insights about grace, conversion, the sacrament, the Atonement, priesthood, and worship, John invites us to rethink some familiar ideas and language within Church culture. His message is a powerful reminder that the gospel isn't about earning our way to heaven—it's about seeking, trusting, and following Jesus Christ. When we put the King before the kingdom, our relationship with both can begin to change.

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Could a single photograph strengthen your testimony of the Restoration?

For years, countless images have claimed to be authentic photographs of the Prophet Joseph Smith—but none have been universally accepted. So what happens when a long-forgotten daguerreotype is discovered in a family heirloom, and the evidence begins pointing in an unexpected direction?

In this fascinating episode of Latter-Day Lights, researcher Curtis Weber shares how his initial attempt to disprove the image's authenticity led him down a years-long journey through forensic anthropology, historical records, facial analysis, and Church history.

Join us as Curtis unpacks the remarkable research behind what may be the strongest case yet for an authentic photograph of Joseph Smith. Along the way, you'll discover how careful investigation, expert collaboration, and an honest pursuit of truth can deepen faith and offer a fresh appreciation for the life and legacy of the Prophet of the Restoration.

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Could God do more with your talents than you ever could on your own?

From concert halls around the world to Christ-centered productions that have touched thousands, Jenny Oaks Baker has learned that the Lord often leads us in ways we never expect.

In this week’s uplifting episode of Latter-Day Lights, Jenny shares how following quiet promptings transformed her career from simply performing music to creating productions that testify of Jesus Christ, including her self-produced shows such as “Redeemer,” “Joy to the World,” and “American Mosaic.”

Along the way, she opens up about relying on the Lord through uncertainty, building the SoulFill Music Foundation, and learning to trust Him one step at a time. Jenny also reflects on the faithful example of her parents, the importance of consecrating our talents to God's work, and the unexpected blessings that come when we're willing to let go of our own plans.

Her testimony is a beautiful reminder that as we seek the Savior first, He not only magnifies our gifts but also leads us to a life richer, more purposeful, and more joyful than we could have imagined.

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To LEARN MORE about Jenny’s non-profit organization, The SoulFill Music Foundation, visit: https://soulfillmusic.org/

To LEARN MORE about Jenny’s work and The Jenny Oaks Baker Performance Workshop, visit: https://www.jennyoaksbaker.com/workshop

To WATCH Jenny on tour, get tickets at: https://www.jennyoaksbaker.com/upcoming-events

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How do we move forward from being healed to being truly cleansed?

In this week’s episode of Latter-Day Lights, filmmaker Taylor Riley of “Scripture Central” and “Messages of Christ” shares the remarkable story behind “The Cleansing of the Leper”, a Praiseworthy Award-winning short film that brings one of the Bible's most overlooked passages to life.

Together with Scott and Darla, we explore the rich symbolism found in Leviticus 14 and Mark 1, uncovering profound connections between the cleansing ritual, the Savior's Atonement, and the sacred patterns that continue throughout the restored gospel.

Taylor also gives a behind-the-scenes look at filming on the Church's Goshen set, the creative process of translating ancient scripture into visual storytelling, and the importance of helping modern audiences experience the scriptures beyond reading them.

Through powerful insights and personal experiences, this conversation invites us to see ourselves in the story of the leper and to remember that through Jesus Christ, healing is only the beginning, while true cleansing and transformation await all who come unto Him.

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To WATCH more of Taylor’s work on “Scripture Central,” visit: https://www.scripturecentral.org/

To WATCH more of Taylor’s work on the “Messages of Christ” YouTube channel, visit: https://www.youtube.com/@messagesofChrist

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