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Tessa and Jamis Buck share their story of doing their best to follow an inspired path even when it took them in an unexpected direction.PEBBLE FOR THIS WEEK: Be a first responder sometime this week. When you feel inspired to do something – whether for yourself or for someone else, just do it.

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In this episode, Anne continues her conversation with Erin Gurney and Jessa Sebastian about the importance of effort and vulnerability when it comes to building the foundation of a friendship. PEBBLE FOR THE WEEK: Go a little bit out of your comfort zone to reach out to a new friend sometime this week. For some, “going a little bit out of your comfort zone” may consist of sending a “want to get some tacos on Thursday?” text. For others, it may include singing vanilla ice while dropping off a pack of gum. You do you!

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Have you ever wished there was an app to help you meet new friends? Sometimes, it can be tricky to navigate new friendships at this station in life. In this episode, Anne talks to her friends, Erin Gurney and Jessa Sebastian, about how to find the friends you need.PEBBLE FOR THE WEEK: Read through that quote from C.S. Lewis – I’ll put it in the show notes - and think about the friendships you’ve made. Recognize and document the non-coincidences in those who have come into your life.

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After last week's episode about finding ways to be a light to others by asking what God would have you say or do for them, this week we flip the script and talk about how to know what God would say to you. Anne shares her experience of working to discover her love for God after recognizing His love for her. She shares messages from faith leaders that urge us to ask God how He feels for us.PEBBLE FOR THIS WEEK: After practicing the past weeks in knowing what God would have you say to someone else, now ask God what He would like to say to you

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Have you ever felt prompted to help someone but hesitated because it felt awkward or uncomfortable? In this clip from Pebbles of Light, Anne Maxson shares a powerful moment when following a quiet spiritual nudge led to unexpected connection, comfort, and light.

These small acts—what she calls pebbles of light—can change someone’s day more than we realize.

PEBBLE FOR THIS WEEK: Think about your week. Find a situation that you can approach with a prayer in your heart to know what you can say or do to provide light to someone in that moment.

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In this heartfelt solo episode, Anne Maxson shares three personal stories of people who became “pebbles of light” on her path—through big gestures, small timely kindness, and unseen spiritual support. These experiences remind us that God is aware of us, often working through others to lift, guide, and strengthen us.

This episode invites you to reflect on your own light shiners and to write down the names, stories, and moments that have carried you. As you document them, you’ll begin to see the many ways the Lord has placed light in your life.

Write down the people who have been a light in your life. Capture their names, their acts of kindness, and how they strengthened you. Save messages, notes, or memories so you can revisit them when you need encouragement.

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• Jeffrey R. Holland, Your Father in Heaven Knows Your Name

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00:00 Welcome00:42 Purpose of the Podcast02:10 Anne’s Background04:15 “Light Shiners” Explained06:18 Story 1: Melissa’s Family10:23 Losing a Sense of Identity12:40 Story 2: Carly’s Flowers16:02 Story 3: Pastor George’s Prayers20:48 Big, Small, and Unseen Acts of Light22:05 This Week’s Pebble24:12 Why Documenting Light Matters26:12 Share Your Story27:00 Closing Message

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Heather, Anne and Jessica share how they met. In starting “Pebbles of Light” they realized that, at times, as we strive to do what we feel inspired to do, we can face intense opposition. This can cause us to question and doubt what we should do. When inspiration strikes, it is important to persevere and continue to move forward.