Unsure about her Faith to Serving a Mission: Alyssa Clark

Light in the Dark: Healing After Sexual Abuse in a Faith Community

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of sexual assault and may be difficult for some listeners. Please prioritize your well-being. If you or someone you know needs support, help is available: * National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-HOPE (4673) * Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988 Episode Description: Noah Cannon opens up about experiencing sexual assault as a young teenager within the LDS Church. He shares the profound pain that followed and how it collided with his faith. Through it all, Noah leaned into the love of his Heavenly Father, finding strength and healing as he began to reclaim his voice and his journey.

Unsure about her Faith to Serving a Mission: Alyssa Clark

Alyssa Clark once considered leaving the church, she felt deeply confused and felt like the Church might no longer be for her … now she has a mission call and is preparing to serve a full-time mission. In this episode, we dive into her journey—how she navigated doubt, waves in her faith, the turning point that changed everything, boldly asking God questions, and why she ultimately chose to stay and serve.

Waiting for the Rose: Rachel Thunell

Join Olivia and Rachel for the very first episode of Living Hope! In this episode, they dive into what to do when unexpected challenges arise, when God feels silent, and how to navigate doubt and uncomfortable emotions while still holding onto your faith. Rachel shares how hurtful things others have said—things that could have pushed her away from Jesus—ultimately brought her closer to Him, deepening her empathy and understanding. She also opens up about how God showed up in miraculous and unexpected ways during her toughest moments. Time Stamps: 3:00 - When it feels like God is silent in our struggles 6:45 - How to find hope and light 10:45 - How to reach out to God when you don’t want to/finding faith when meeting with a Bishop 19:35 - God is not done with you 21:50 - Guilt vs Godly sorrow 27:30 - Sitting in uncomfortable emotions acquaints us with the Savior 29:00 - God showing up in a miraculous way 35:00 - Looking forward to the future with confidence 41:40 - You don’t have to abandon your faith 45:00 - Taking a leap of faith when you’re worn down 49:00 - What makes Jesus Christ your living hope? The Sacred Struggle [https://www.amazon.com/Sacred-Struggle-Seeking-Christ-Resistance/dp/1639931872] The Divine Gift of Forgiveness [https://www.amazon.com/Divine-Gift-Forgiveness-Neil-Andersen/dp/1629727415/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.xo2uvqhO0HKBzBJL17LKewOXWjPJfFS3IiYHyJminmu9qBXSf50wKDAirTN62g-7fIl9lysyOpmhUSNrE9Q-rF4Y4iJQqMGfbEQkQGgxlH_g2pG9JrvN1X3IK1HiqkRANUX9ermSJZ5upAwCgylpnxkkLwSj04ZISF77FUHHXKwpgZbupviR6VqsXdAWrXfZrRKxsQ3HEjkpqN_-rJNa-2scso1jm75D_DzQe4eEqv4.8FNWch7nESeSo0uQjRFXayojikhlze19mj3MsaMQmAE&dib_tag=se&hvadid=649863457849&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9029671&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=13051104194153411842&hvtargid=kwd-853902613889&hydadcr=22591_13531179&keywords=the+divine+gift+of+forgiveness&qid=1737499859&s=books&sr=1-1]