What if you had a front-row seat to literally watch the Spirit of Elijah sweep across the earth?

In this powerful episode of Latter-day Lights, we sit down with Rachel Crump Mathews, a devoted disciple, Relief Society president, and one of the inspired leaders behind the global RootsTech conference.

What began as a temporary job over a decade ago soon became a sacred calling—one that placed Rachel on the front lines of helping to grow and expand the Church's family history and genealogy efforts.

With humility and deep spiritual insight, Rachel shares how she followed promptings, overcame uncertainty, and witnessed miracle after miracle as RootsTech grew from a small Utah-based event into a worldwide movement - helping millions connect to their ancestors.

If you’ve ever wondered whether the Lord is truly directing His work in these latter days—this story will leave no doubt.

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To WATCH this episode on YouTube, visit: https://youtu.be/q3yhip7RG6Y

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To VISIT the RootsTech website, go to: https://www.rootstech.org

To VISIT the Family Search website, go to: https://www.familysearch.org

To READ Scott’s book “Faith to Stay,” visit: https://www.faithtostay.com/

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When Heaven hands you another chance at life, what legacy will you protect for your bloodline?

This Sunday on Latter-Day Lights, hosts Scott and Alisha welcome Joseph Smith Skeen to the show. As a direct descendant of Hyrum Smith, Joe unveils how near-death and a second chance at life became the spark that led him to safeguard his ancestor’s relics—from Alvin’s toolbox that once cradled the gold plates, to Hyrum’s bullet-scarred pocket watch, and even Civil War rifles used at Carthage.

Now an author of devotional books drawn from decades of faith-driven experiences, Joe weaves God’s calling, family heirlooms, and profound revelations into a testimony that proves the Lord can preserve hearts and history all at once.

Tune in to Joe’s story to discover how tangible relics and personal miracles intertwine, leaving you with fresh resolve to trace, treasure, and testify to the sacred narratives in your own family for generations to come.

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To WATCH this episode, visit: https://youtu.be/7QAIlCNLGNs

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To READ Joe's first book, "Testimony: How to Find Peace and Strength in a Troubled World," visit: https://a.co/d/eFVf4j9

To READ Joe's second book, "Today's Thought: For Missionaries and Families," visit: https://a.co/d/hIMCcoc

To READ Joe's third book, "Affirmation: Stories and Artifacts of Joseph, Hyrum, and The Smith Family" (use code AFFIRM20 for 20% off,) visit: https://www.ssstechnologies.net/store/AFFIRMATION-Stories-and-Artifacts-of-Joseph-Hyrum-and-the-Smith-Family-p670324639

To READ Scott’s book “Faith to Stay,” visit: https://www.faithtostay.com/

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When decades of lies and betrayal suddenly unravel, can the atonement stitch a marriage back together?

On today’s episode of Latter-day Lights, we meet Heather and Cameron Berry—a couple whose world collapsed the instant one accidental photo exposed Cameron’s hidden, 30-year pornography addiction. In a single breath, trust was gone, and a once-steady marriage felt like moments from ending.

Yet, from inside the wreckage, a different kind of miracle began to form. 

Through individual healing, and applying the “belief breakthrough” technique, the Berry's traded silence for radical honesty. And in turn, witnessed Christ transform secrecy into sacred intimacy. 

The Berry's discovered that the atonement is more than a doctrine—it’s a rescue mission; and that sexuality is far from weaponry—it’s a crowning gift.

If you’ve ever wondered whether betrayal is the end-all be-all of a love story, Cameron and Heather’s journey shows how the Savior can write an even stronger chapter than the one that came before.

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To WATCH this episode, visit: https://youtu.be/v6A_Dev88a4

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To READ Heather & Cameron's workbook "Beyond Betrayal: A Healing Guide for Couples," visit: https://theshiftup.com/beyondbetrayalguide

To LISTEN to Heather & Cameron's podcast "The SHIFTup! Podcast," visit: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-shiftup-podcast/id1720436734

To READ Scott’s book “Faith to Stay,” visit: https://www.faithtostay.com/

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When trials get steep and hope runs thin, what keeps you hanging on to faith?

This Sunday, our 5-part “Faith to Stay” miniseries reaches its finale with a candid round-table discussion on “Enduring to the End.” Latter-Day Lights hosts Scott Brandley and Alisha Coakley welcome viral missionary Carter Ellis, and faith-forged father Jon Coakley—to unpack why staying aboard the gospel “ship” matters more than ever.

From Carter’s galvanizing testimony that ignited social-media firestorms, to Jon’s revelation on Christ always walking beside the weary, each story pulls back the curtain on what faith looks like when life won’t let up, why admitting “spiritual fatigue” isn’t failure, and how remembering our divine lineage reframes every setback.

If you’ve ever felt the jaws of doubt closing in—this conversation will remind you that enduring doesn’t mean clinging by sheer willpower; it’s learning to reach back for the Savior who never quits on you.

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To WATCH this episode, visit: https://youtu.be/KKRk5-UW1A8

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To READ Scott’s book “Faith to Stay,” visit: https://www.faithtostay.com/

To WATCH Jon's episode, visit: https://youtu.be/KUpPMTF0Zxk

To READ Carter's viral post, visit: https://www.instagram.com/p/CRzNioKl8Uj/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=a2ZzOXJ0NGI3OWtt

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When you discover ancient artifacts and petroglyphs near Nauvoo Illinois that support the Book of Mormon, do you keep it to yourself or share it?

Episode 4 of our 5-part miniseries “Faith to Stay” unearths several ancient artifacts & petroglyphs—a vivid chapter in Latter-Day Lights host & founder Scott Brandley’s new book on standing firm through spiritual storms.

This week, the Brandley family—Scott, and his uncles, John & Myron—retrace their 2019 trip to Illinois by showcasing their historical collections of axe heads, arrowheads, and more. From a Hopewell artifact auction to incredible discoveries found at hidden hilltop forts, listen in on how this family road-trip unearthed physical and spiritual discoveries that strengthened their testimonies.

Between best friend banter and “aha” moments, they reveal how these physical signs of The Book of Mormon can anchor belief in solid ground, showing that faith can be as tangible as the relics themselves.

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To WATCH this episode, visit: https://youtu.be/ql2Uxg5aAOU

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To READ Scott’s book “Faith to Stay,” visit: https://www.faithtostay.com/

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When guilt feels heavier than hope, can forgiveness still rewrite our story?

Episode 3 of our 5-part miniseries "Faith to Stay" tackles “Repentance & Forgiveness”—a burning topic in Latter-Day Lights host & founder Scott Brandley’s new book about navigating life’s fiercest spiritual storms. How are repentance and forgiveness interconnected, and how do we walk through them to achieve lasting peace?

This Sunday, we welcome back prison therapist Kellen Winslow and excommunicated bishop Dave Higham. With the overarching testimony that “repentance isn’t punishment; rather, it’s relief,” they compare courtroom justice to eternal mercy, swap stories of self-forgiveness, and reveal how seeing people in the same way God sees them can turn even the most "unforgivable" actions into miracles of compassion.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re too far gone—or have struggled to forgive someone who seems beyond reach—tune in as we navigate these two sides of the same coin, and discover why every new day is an invitation to begin again.

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To WATCH: this episode, visit: https://youtu.be/GoPQtfoFEo4

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To READ Scott’s book “Faith to Stay,” visit: https://www.faithtostay.com/

To WATCH Dave's episode, visit: https://youtu.be/hfMj1JDSgLg

To WATCH Kellen's episode, visit: https://youtu.be/BXFYBqDQAfg

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How do you keep your faith when questions feel louder than answers?

This Sunday, episode 2 of our 5-part “Faith to Stay” miniseries dives into the idea of “Primary vs. Secondary Questions”—a core principle from Latter-Day Lights host and founder Scott Brandley’s new book on weathering spiritual storms.

Joined by returning guests—near-death survivor, Jerry Paskett, and Catholic-turned-Latter-day Saint, Dr. Fred Dodini—Scott and Alisha unpack Elder Lawrence E. Corbridge’s landmark talk “Stand Forever.” Together, they explore which questions actually anchor belief, why some doubts derail discipleship, and how personal revelation outshines internet rabbit holes. Their candid stories—from bedside miracles to late-night theological wrestling—show how holding onto just one rock-solid truth can steady an entire life.

If competing voices have ever made you wonder whether the Gospel holds up, this conversation will help you tune out the noise and lean into the answers that matter most.

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To WATCH this episode, visit: https://youtu.be/vXSMaQ8MinE

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To READ Scott’s book “Faith to Stay,” visit: https://www.faithtostay.com/

To WATCH Jerry's first episode, visit: https://youtu.be/ngNslua0nM4

To WATCH Jerry's second episode, visit: https://youtu.be/NyaeMdFxEXA

To WATCH Fred's episode, visit: https://youtu.be/Hc8ZKu-xC_0

To WATCH Elder Lawrence Corbridge's talk, "Stand Forever," visit: https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/lawrence-e-corbridge/stand-for-ever/

To READ Dr. Fred Dodini's book, "Shine Brighter," visit: https://www.amazon.com/Shine-Brighter-Choosing-Greater-Clarity/dp/1631953346

To LEARN MORE about Scott's beneficiary, "The Marcovia Project," visit: https://themarcoviaproject.org

To WATCH The Marcovia Project's Latter-Day Lights episode, visit: https://youtu.be/E1zdsd9vLhM

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How do you keep your faith strong in the world we live in today?

This Sunday, we kickoff a special 5-part miniseries called “Faith to Stay”, that discusses topics from Latter-Day Light's host and founder, Scott Brandley’s latest book on “strengthening faith during the storms of life.”

In episode 1, past guests Sheri Ramirez, Shane Baldwin, and Dusty Smith return to the show to share their eye-opening insights on the concept of “Faith in The Church Today.” Together, they tackle how faith crises' begin, how to rebuild a broken testimony, and what daily habits actually keep faith alive in today’s modern society.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re one storm away from letting go, this conversation is sure to remind you why it’s worth holding on.

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To WATCH this episode, visit: https://youtu.be/acndD6mysNc

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To READ Scott’s book “Faith to Stay,” visit: https://www.faithtostay.com/

To WATCH Sheri’s episode, visit: https://youtu.be/mml_j7nCFoA

To WATCH Shane’s episode, visit: https://youtu.be/rjRNgcMbi6M

To WATCH Dusty’s episode, visit: https://youtu.be/CcIixBh2aZc

To READ Shane's book "The Honest Lie," visit: https://www.amazon.com/Honest-Lie-How-Navigate-Matrix/dp/B0C9FXZZH9

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This is the full streaming audiobook for Faith to Stay.  This is my gift to you.

It was written to help those who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who may be struggling with their faith.

Please feel free to share this with anyone who you feel could use it.

For more information about Faith to Stay, or to get the Free Digital version, go to www.faithtostay.com.

Enjoy!

Scott Brandley

What if the darkest parts of your past were the very things God used to lead you home?

On today’s episode of Latter-day Lights, we meet Becky Sheffer—a woman whose childhood was marked by addiction, neglect, trauma, and instability. But through it all, small miracles began to appear—moments that quietly pointed her toward something greater.

From squatting in abandoned homes and riding across the country in a broken-down car full of chickens, to living off-grid in a makeshift compound in the Utah desert, Becky’s life was anything but ordinary. 

And yet, it was the Book of Mormon that helped her change the trajectory of her life, break the cycle of abuse, overcome a difficult learning disability, and completely rewrite her story.

If you’ve ever wondered whether Christ really shows up in the mess, Becky’s story will leave no doubt.

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To WATCH this episode, visit: https://youtu.be/J8ZuGOeCOmc

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To READ Becky's book, A Girl Named White Cloud, visit: https://www.amazon.com/Girl-Named-White-Cloud-darkness/dp/B0DRSXR5JX

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