The Moments That Made Me

When life doesn’t go as planned, how do you keep moving forward? Hannah Watson shares how she learned to trust God through disappointment and how losing a beloved outlet for running led her to discover new ways to find fulfillment, including completing a triathlon.In this honest conversation, Hannah reflects on changing expectations, finding blessings in life’s small details, and the people who help keep her grounded. She also shares how prayer, the temple, and meaningful friendships shape her faith and perspective.If you’re navigating a setback or an uncertain season, Hannah’s story is a reminder that your path can change without your growth coming to an end.

story about redemption, self-worth, and finding your way back when you feel too far gone. Cole Smith opens up about the years that shaped him most from struggling to leave for his mission, to the poem that changed everything, to the moments that taught him Christ meets people in their hardest places.Logan and Cole talk about comparison, feeling unworthy, and how ordinary moments can become turning points. Cole shares how institute, a poem, his mission, and meeting his wife became part of his journey back to faith. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re too late, too broken, or too far behind, this conversation speaks to that fear. You’ll hear the poem that gave Cole a new sense of purpose, why he calls the church a hospital for sinners, and how his experiences shaped his relationship with Christ. He also reflects on preparing to become a father and what he hopes his daughter will know about herself. Cole’s story reminds us that faith isn’t about being perfect enough to belong. It’s about being willing to keep going, reach for help, and trust that there’s a way forward.

EPISODE DESCRIPTION - Ready to publishWhat happens when a woman who stepped away from church, became a single mom, and felt lost comes back to God on her own terms? Nia Lui shares the raw story behind her “chill covenant keeping member” identity and the turning points that reshaped her faith, marriage, and motherhood.After serving in the Texas Houston South mission, Nia slowly drifted from the habits that had once anchored her—prayer, scripture study, church, and the temple. What followed was a difficult, refining season that forced her to face people-pleasing, regret, and the pull of wanting to look “cool” instead of staying true to her covenants.You’ll discover how becoming a mother changed everything, why her parents’ blunt but loving response helped alter the trajectory of her life, and how meeting her husband on Mutual gave her the stability and support she needed to keep moving forward. Nia also opens up about the prayers that changed from routine checklists into real conversations with God, including a 15-minute prayer challenge that reshaped the way she hears guidance and comfort.We break down what it looks like to stay open-hearted toward people who are active, inactive, or questioning while still taking covenants seriously, and why that balance matters in a church culture that can sometimes make people feel like they have to choose between honesty and belonging. Nia also shares what motherhood has taught her about humility, agency, and trusting the Lord with her children even when she can’t control their choices.This conversation is for anyone wrestling with faith, identity, or the pressure to please other people more than God. If you need a reminder that returning, rebuilding, and choosing what matters most can lead to peace, this episode will hit home.

He thought God wasn’t listening until one prayer changed his whole direction.Parker shares how getting honest about where he was headed helped him find a better path through faith, friendship, and a willingness to ask for help.Sometimes the biggest change in your life starts with one quiet decision: to pray, listen, and be willing to move forward.What’s one moment that changed your direction?Listen to the full conversation on Moments That Made Me.#MomentsThatMadeMe #FaithJourney #PersonalGrowth #PodcastClip #FindingPurpose

Episode Description Ashley Reed turned 17, flew to New York, and stepped into door-to-door sales with no team, no comfort zone, and no excuses and it eventually led her to becoming the number one female door-to-door pest control rep in the country. If you need a boost of conviction, discipline, and faith in your own potential, this conversation will hit hard. Ashley Reed sits down with Logan to share the moments that shaped her rise from a middle-of-seven-kids Arizona upbringing to elite performance in one of the toughest sales environments on the planet. She opens up about what it was really like knocking doors from 10:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. for 100 straight days, how she paid for college at St. Mary’s, and why she decided to stop waiting for motivation and just get to work.In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why fear of not knowing anyone is the fastest way to stay stuck
• How consistency and daily small efforts compound into real results
• The mindset shift that took her from an average season to going all-in for number one
• Why she believes empathy is a superpower in sales
• How her family, faith, and identity as a daughter of God keep her grounded

Ashley also talks about being a woman in sales, why she sees her life as a mission, and how prayer shaped major decisions around volleyball, school, and her future. Logan and Ashley get personal about confidence, dating standards, and what it means to keep raising the bar without apologizing for it.This episode is especially powerful for young people considering sales, anyone chasing a big goal, and listeners who need a reminder that discipline beats motivation every time. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re built for more, Ashley’s story will make you want to go all in.

What do a mission, marriage, a miracle baby, and business failures all have in common? For Preston Crowell, they became the moments that reshaped his faith, his character, and the way he measures success.Preston gets deeply personal about the experiences that taught him he can do hard things, why a lasting marriage means growing together, and how becoming a father clarified what really matters. He also opens up about business failures that humbled him and taught him to listen, learn, and trust God through every setback. In this episode, Preston and Logan talk about faith, family, fatherhood, entrepreneurship, humility, and finding joy during difficult seasons. Preston shares why one bad shot, one bad season, or one bad mistake does not define your whole life.This conversation is a reminder that God does not shape us all at once. He works through the journey, helping us grow, learn, and become who we are meant to be.

Finding Purpose Over Perfection: A Conversation with Paige Aardema. Some people find themselves by chasing status. Paige Aardema found herself by losing the worldly labels she thought defined her. In this episode of Moments That Made Me, Paige joins Logan for a heartfelt conversation about identity, faith, confidence, friendship, and the experiences that shape who we become. She shares how serving a mission helped her move from simply “checking boxes” to living with greater purpose—and how one powerful answer to prayer changed the way she saw herself. Paige also opens up about a difficult season when she felt alone in a room full of people, and how her mother helped her rebuild her confidence one conversation at a time. Together, Logan and Paige explore the importance of knowing who you are beyond achievement, popularity, or other people’s opinions.You’ll hear Paige reflect on:

• How COVID caused her to reconsider her purpose
• Why serving a mission transformed her identity
• The power of faith and knowing you are loved
• How her mother supported her through loneliness and self-doubt
• Why our struggles can become the tools we need to grow
• The importance of staying true to yourself and keeping your eyes open

Paige Aardema is a film graduate and distribution manager at Angel Studios, where she works with filmmakers, producers, and talent. Her story is honest, encouraging, and deeply relatable for anyone who has ever questioned where they belong or wondered whether they are on the right path. Listen for a reminder that you are more than your accomplishments and that the moments you may not understand today could be the very moments shaping you.

1. CaptionI used to think not going on a mission made me less-than. It took me a long time to stop carrying that shame.If you’ve ever felt behind, comment a 🫶 - this one’s for you.What changed everything?

• I stopped letting one decision define my whole life.
• I learned Jesus can turn regret into growth.
• I started treating myself with the same grace I give everyone else.

That’s the real work - not pretending you’re perfect, just choosing faith over fear and moving forward anyway.And honestly, most people are good. Most of us are just trying to do our best.Maybe the lesson is simpler than we make it.2. Hashtags#MomentsThatMadeMe #FaithJourney #SelfGrace #ChristianConversation #UtahPodcast

The Unexpected Power of Heartbreak and Faith in Shaping a Woman’s Self-WorthWhy it works: This title taps into strong emotional triggers like heartbreak and faith, promising an inspiring story of transformation. It draws viewers in by hinting at personal growth through adversity, appealing to those interested in emotional resilience and spiritual strength.

Karlie Black shares a powerful story of addiction, trauma, and redemption, showing how faith can pull someone out of their darkest season.Her journey works because it creates emotional tension, then releases it through hope, which makes people stop scrolling and lean in.