Newly launched LDS Podcast "Anchored" explores journeys of faith in the face of life’s challenges! Join hosts Roseanne Dawes and Stephanie Francom as they discuss how to stay anchored in Jesus Christ amid heartache, confusion, and the rising tide of individuals leaving the faith. Each episode features inspiring stories from members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who remain true to their covenants and trust in God’s promises.Through these powerful testimonies, we aim to encourage and uplift listeners as they navigate life's rough waters.If you have a story to share, please
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Anchor Point 2 - Holland - "FROM MUD TO MIRACLES" (00:03:44)
In this episode, we anchor ourselves in Elder Jeffrey R. Holland’s powerful talk “And Now I See” and the miraculous moment when the Savior healed a blind man using something as simple—and unexpected—as spit and mud. Why mud? Why spit? Because Jesus Christ didn’t need the element to be powerful. His voice was the power. This anchor point reminds us that God can use any element, any circumstance, and any person to bring about His miracles. Nothing is too small, too broken, or too ordinary when ...
Anchor Point 1 - Holland "CHOOSE LOVE FIRST" (00:04:31)
In this Anchor Point, we turn to Elder Jeffrey R. Holland’s powerful message, “And Now I See,” and the story of the man born blind. When the miracle unfolds, the Pharisees ask a familiar and revealing question: “Who did sin—this man, or his parents?” Rather than rejoicing in healing, they look for someone to blame. Together, we explore how easily this same pattern shows up in our own lives—how quickly judgment can become our first response toward others… and even toward ourselves. We discuss ...
Episode 57 - Anchored - Hannah Parker When I Finally Stopped Running (00:52:22)
Hannah had plans — a career in animal care, a mission at nineteen, a future that made sense. But when heartbreak hit and faith began to fracture, she walked away from everything she once believed. Church. God. Hope. What followed were years of questions, anger, and silence. She searched for peace in every direction except the one she’d left behind. Still, something — or Someone — kept reaching for her through the noise. A song. A verse. A memory she couldn’t quite shake. Six years later...
Episode 56 - Anchored - Sierra Larson - Christmas Found in Christ’s Light (00:49:04)
She lived between two worlds—inside the church, and outside it—never fully belonging to either. A life shaped by constant moves, Navy travels, and family shifts, Sierra Larson navigated ADHD, loneliness, and choices that left her questioning where she truly fit. But a single moment, a quiet prompting, and a mission stripped of distractions would change everything. Alone with the Savior, she discovered a relationship she never thought possible—a connection that defied logic and transformed her...
Anchor Point 3 - Soares "STAND UNWAVERING" (00:05:20)
In this Anchor Point, we reflect on Elder Ulisses Soares' powerful invitation to stand unwavering in our discipleship of Jesus Christ. He teaches that true discipleship requires honest self-examination—looking inward and asking how firmly we are actually standing, especially when discipleship feels stretching or uncomfortable. Elder Soares reminds us that no one can assist in the Lord’s work unless they are humble, full of love, filled with faith, hope, and charity, and temperate in all thing...
Anchor Point 2 - Soares "ANCHORED IN HIS GRACE" (00:05:00)
In this second Anchor Point, Elder Ulisses Soares teaches a powerful and reassuring truth: as we strive to change our behavior, we must do so with faith and humility, staying firmly anchored in the grace of Jesus Christ. True discipleship isn’t about earning our salvation through effort alone. It’s about allowing the Savior’s grace to strengthen us as we seek to become better, repent daily, and align our lives with Him. When we rely on His grace, we can become instruments in His holy hands,...
Anchor Point 1 - Soares "EXTRAORDINARY FOUNDATIONS" (00:04:52)
This week, Elder Ulisses Soares teaches that temperance is a foundational anchor point in our discipleship of Jesus Christ. He invites us to take extraordinary measures to ensure our foundation is strong, stable, and capable of withstanding the pressures of our day. In this Anchor Point, we pause to honestly examine our own foundation. Where might there be gaps or weaknesses? What habits, influences, or distractions may be quietly eroding our spiritual stability? Elder Soares reminds us t...
Episode 55 - Anchored - Shiree Best (00:49:12)
She built her life on faith—steady, unshakable, sure. But when the winds came, everything she thought she understood about safety, family, and God began to splinter. Children who once prayed beside her slipped into silence. Two faced divorces that cracked her heart wide open. One made choices that sent her searching the heavens for answers she couldn’t find. And when the storm refused to break, Shiree found herself wondering if she’d been forgotten by the very God she had spent her life...
Anchor Points 3 - Dennis "CREATING SPACE FOR OTHERS" (00:05:47)
In this Anchor Point from Sister Dennis’s talk, we dive into the divine gift of creating a safe space for others—a space where people feel truly seen, heard, and loved without judgment. 🌿 Sister Dennis teaches how we can offer genuine support without feeling the need to fix everything, simply by being present and creating an environment of trust and compassion. Learn how this kind of loving presence can change lives and deepen your relationships, while reflecting the Savior’s love in our eve...
Anchor Points 2 - Dennis "TRUST THE LORD (00:05:07)
In Anchor Points #2 of our series on Sister Dennis’s talk, we dive into the powerful role of questions in our discipleship and what the Lord invites us to do when answers don’t come right away. Sister Dennis shares the very human experience of wondering, wrestling, and seeking—and how essential it is to stay rooted in trust when heaven feels quiet. Recently, President Oaks visited our own home ward and offered a simple but transformative three-word sermon: “Trust the Lord.” These words echo ...
Anchor Points 1 - Dennis "YOUR CHALLENGES ARE SEEN AND COUNTED (00:07:29)
One of the most comforting truths we can hold onto is that the Lord measures our efforts and progress according to our own degree of difficulty. He isn’t comparing you to anyone else. Your journey, your trials, and your pace are unique—and He takes them all into account. When we realize this, we can experience a profound sense of peace. We don’t have to beat ourselves up for where we are, and we don’t have to measure our worth against someone else’s milestones. Our Savior sees our personal e...
Episode 54 - Anchored - Garrett Sweat (00:50:37)
He spent six years behind bars—haunted by loss, chained by addiction, and certain that God had stopped listening. But sometimes, the places we think are meant to break us become the very ground where redemption begins. In a world where hope felt like a cruel joke, Garrett found himself face-to-face with grace in the most unlikely of places: a prison cell. What started as rebellion and ruin became a slow, sacred awakening—an unraveling of pain, pride, and disbelief until all that remained was ...
Anchor Points 3 - Eyring "STRONG ENOUGH TO CARRY ETERNAL LIFE (00:09:03)
In President Eyring’s words, the greater burden the Lord is preparing us to carry is eternal life itself. That blessing is not light, casual, or comfortable. It requires a soul that has been strengthened, stretched, refined, and transformed until we are able to stand in His presence—and feel at home there. Most of us instinctively cling to what feels safe. We like our routines, our familiar thoughts, and the comfort zones we’ve built. But a covenant relationship with God means something dee...
In this Anchor Point, we go deep into President Eyring’s powerful imagery—“the steel is proven.” Just like steel is tested through heat, pressure, and weight, our discipleship is also proven through the refining experiences of everyday life. We explore: 🔥 The Heat — those moments that feel overwhelming, uncomfortable, or stretching. The trials that burn away the unnecessary and reveal what truly matters. ⚖️ The Weight — the responsibilities, the stewardships, and the burdens we carry that ...
Anchor Points 1 - Eyring "EVIDENCE THAT HE LOVES YOU" (00:10:21)
In today’s Anchor Point, we dive deep into President Eyring’s powerful invitation to see the evidence of God’s love—especially in the moments that feel like refinement. So often we think refining is just “passing a test,” but President Eyring teaches that it’s far more tender and intentional than that. Refinement is transformation. Refinement is strengthening. Refinement is God shaping us into what He already sees in us. Even when it feels like the fire is too hot or the stretching is too m...
Leslie has lived a life of extraordinary ordinary moments—seven children, parents under one roof, moves across continents, and a faith that never fit neatly into the mold. From the quiet of a Utah closet as a child to youth camps under foreign skies, she learned early that God doesn’t always arrive on our schedule—and sometimes, the answers come only when we risk everything on what we do know. By twenty-seven, marriage and motherhood revealed sides of herself she hadn’t seen—flaws she couldn’...
Anchor Points 3 - Elder Brown - "WHAT YOUR TESTIMONY CAN DO FOR YOU" (00:09:51)
In this Anchor Point episode, we dive deep into Elder Kevin G. Brown’s powerful reminder that our testimony is not passive—it’s a living, growing gift that can transform our lives when we choose to nourish it. We explore how agency plays a crucial role in strengthening our testimony. When we intentionally acknowledge the Giver, recognizing His glorious attributes—His omniscience, His love, His mercy, His power—something shifts inside us. Gratitude opens the door for revelation, confidence, ...
Anchor Points Brown 2 - Elder Brown "TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR TESTIMONY" (00:10:19)
In this Anchor Point, we dive deep into Elder Kevin G. Brown’s powerful reminder that light often comes gradually—and that in today’s world, a strong testimony is not something we can simply assume will stay with us. It’s something we must nourish, protect, and deliberately choose to strengthen. Elder Brown teaches that revelation and spiritual clarity usually come “line upon line,” and that it’s our responsibility to work for our testimony. In this episode, we talk about what it means to ac...
Anchor Points 1 - Elder Brown "HIS LOVE" (00:17:34)
In this episode of Anchor Point, we dive into Elder Brown’s recent General Conference talk and explore the powerful truths he taught about the character of God. Elder Brown reminds us that God’s omnipotence and omniscience aren’t just grand attributes — they are expressions of His perfect, personal love for each of us. In this episode, we discuss: 🔹 What it really means that God is all-powerful — and why that matters in our daily lives 🔹 How God’s infinite knowledge shapes the way He guid...
Episode 52 - Anchored - Meagen Crafton (00:41:58)
Meagen grew up believing in light—optimistic, full of life, and certain that faith would carry her through anything. Yet beneath her smile, she often wrestled with quiet doubts—questions of worth, moments when confidence slipped through her fingers, and a lingering fear that she might never be enough. Then came the silence of a heartbeat that should have been there… and the night she realized her prayers would not be answered in the way she hoped. What followed was a season of shadows—grief t...
Anchor Points 3 - President Oaks: "THE GAP" (00:07:16)
Inspired by President Oaks’ powerful message on what is real, this week’s final anchor point dives into “the gap” — the spaces that open in our families through divorce, separation, distance, death, or circumstances we never expected. Some gaps we can step into with love, support, and presence. Other times… we can’t. Sometimes we’re not invited, not allowed, or not in a position to fill the space the way we hope. So what do we do then? This episode explores 💛 How we can lovingly fill the g...
Anchor Points 2 - President Oaks "THIS IS REAL" vs. "THE ILLUSION" (00:09:30)
In President Oaks’s message “What is Real?”, AnchorPoint 2 takes us deeper: If we’re commanded to seek what is real, we must also learn to recognize what is not. So much of the confusion, discouragement, and fear we experience doesn’t come from truth—it comes from illusion. Satan works in shadows. He distorts our challenges, our worth, our progress, and even our relationship with God. When we don’t pause to identify those illusions, they start to feel real. In this AnchorPoint, we explore: ...
AnchorPoint 1 — President Oaks: “THIS IS REAL” (00:12:36)
Welcome to the very first episode of our new Anchor Points series — a weekly deep dive where Stephanie and I take one General Conference talk, pull out the anchor points, and expand them into real, usable spiritual truths for your everyday discipleship. In Episode 1, we begin with President Dallin H. Oaks’ October 2025 message, when he said in passing: “This is real.” What does real mean in a world full of noise, confusion, and shifting values? In this conversation, we walk through: 🌱 What...
Episode 51 - Anchored - Eva Timothy (00:50:27)
Born under the shadow of a communist regime in Bulgaria, Eva had only glimpses of God—Easter and Christmas services with her family. Yet even in a world that tried to hide Him, questions burned in her heart: Who made the sunsets? The butterfly wings? When the Berlin Wall fell in 1989, missionaries flooded Eastern Europe, and Eva’s life was thrust into a whirlwind of faith, fear, and miracles. Terrified to speak but unable to look away, she asked a simple question that would change everything:...
Episode 50 - Anchored - Blake Harrison His Red Sea Moment (00:55:34)
Blake never imagined survival would mean living on deer meat, working endless hours, or watching the roof of his camper collapse while he was already unemployed. Yet each trial became another chapter in a story that pressed him to his knees and forced him to decide: Will I trust God’s plan, even when it looks nothing like my own? From a teenage encounter with the Spirit that reminded him of Joseph Smith’s first prayer, to months of silence when heaven seemed closed, Blake’s life has been mark...
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