Jeremy and Amelia Boyle open their hearts about what it means to endure a life-changing diagnosis while still choosing to trust in God's plan. As Jeremy faces a terminal illness with no cure, the Boyles share the grief, miracles, and covenant-centered perspective shaping their family’s journey. They reflect on priesthood blessings, the purpose of covenants, spiritual survival, and becoming “better, not bitter.”

From moments of overwhelming fatigue to flashes of divine reassurance, their testimony is clear: “We aren’t Job yet—we’re still learning, still growing.” This conversation is tender, raw, and full of light.

At just 16 years old, Maren Beck shares her raw and powerful journey through mental health challenges, spiritual growth, and discovering her true identity as a disciple of Christ.

Diagnosed with cyclothymia, Maren opens up about dark days, mood swings, and the long road to healing—but also the miraculous power of worship music, gospel podcasts, prayer, and the temple. Through friendships, missionary moments, and bold personal choices, she began to “live for God”—and in doing so, found joy.

Whether you're a teenager struggling to find peace or a parent longing to understand, this episode will uplift and inspire.

Topics include:

• Navigating mental health as a teenager

• How gospel podcasts and worship music brought peace

• Letting go of toxic friendships and choosing faith

• Discovering missionary moments in everyday life

• Why baptismal covenants still matter—especially on the hard days

"Living for God" resources:

• "God's Favourite" - Karl D. Hirst
• "Stronger and Closer Connection to God Through Multiple Covenants" - Dale G. Renlund
• Doctrine & Covenants, section 20

My dear friend Jenny and I discuss Elder Yoon Hwan Choi's October 2023 address "Do You Want to Be Happy?"

CLICK HERE to listen to Elder Choi's message.

***Do you have a personal story about finding covenant joy during a challenging time in your life? Email [email protected] or search New and Everlasting on Facebook or Instagram and send me a message! Your story could be on the podcast so others can find joy in the midst of their struggles, as well.

What does it mean to truly triumph with hope—even when life feels unfair?

In this episode, Amy is joined by her dear friend Chrissy to discuss Elder Neil L. Andersen’s General Conference message, “The Triumph of Hope.” Together, they explore how faith in Jesus Christ empowers us to rise above trials, grief, and the unknown.

Chrissy shares:

• Why hope is more than a mindset—it’s a gift from God

• How the temple becomes a “house of hope” during life’s darkest moments

• What it means to joyfully endure to the end

• Personal experiences with loss, delayed blessings, and the surprising timing of God

• The joy of watching youth embrace covenants and gathering Israel

From patriarchal blessings to parenting, temple worship to teenage testimony, this conversation is real, faith-filled, and full of light.

Mentioned Talk: “The Triumph of Hope” by Elder Neil L. Andersen, October 2023 General Conference

My lovely friend Trena explains how following the gospel of Jesus Christ creates a joyful life.

Trena references the story of Joseph Smith's First Vision. For additional information of that account, please visit:

• Joseph Smith - History, 1:1-26
• Video: Ask of God: Joseph Smith's First Vision
• Saints vol. 1, The Standard of Truth - Ch 1 - Ask in Faith
• Saints vol. 1, The Standard of Truth - Ch 2 - Hear Him

Note: This episode was recorded a few weeks before Trena lost her sister in an awful accident. This episode is dedicated to her sister's memory, as well as to Trena's beloved aunt, who passed away in 2024 and is mentioned frequently in the episode.

Alayna joins me again as we discuss two messages from 2018, Hope of Israel and Sisters' Participation in the Gathering of Israel.

It may be helpful to revisit these before listening, but it's not necessary. (There's no quiz later!)

Note: In "Hope of Israel," the address begins at 14:30.

• Hope of Israel - In a landmark address, President Russell M Nelson and Sister Wendy W Nelson invite the youth of the Church to join "the greatest challenge, the greatest cause, and the greatest work on earth."

• Sisters’ Participation in the Gathering of Israel - President Nelson "[extends] a prophetic plea to...the women of the Church, to shape the future by helping to gather scattered Israel."

The pilot is here! My daughter and I talk about the podcast and why I'm on this crazy podcasting journey. We bear testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and discuss why Heavenly Father uses covenants to help us find our way back to Him.

Host Amy Beck is a member of the Church of Jesus-Christ of Latter-day Saints. Learn more about the Church by visiting churchofjesuschrist.org.