In this episode Colleen and Lisa interview Bryan, a man in long term recovery from an addiction to pornography and lust. Bryan's story of addiction begins with him being exposed to pornography as a young boy of just five or six years old. His attraction to pornography and lust later developed into an addiction that progressed and plagued him most of his life, until a powerful experience in the temple became his rock bottom. From that moment Bryan decided to find out if Christ coul...
May 14
59 min
In this episode Colleen and Lisa interview Carole a person fresh in recovery. Carole shares her difficult and heartbreaking journey of battling multiple addictions, and finally finding healing and a new way of life through Jesus Christ. She brings the special spirit of joy and excitement that often radiates from those new to recovery. Her courage and hope in sharing her story, especially this early in her recovery journey, is truly inspiring.
Apr 30
57 min
This episode is a conversation between Colleen and Lisa about Lisa's personal recent relapse. They talk about conversations and scriptures and personal revelation and how connecting with Christ is getting Lisa through and bringing her back again and again to the goodness and love of both Jesus Christ and God.
Mar 31
43 min
This is the third episode in our Kimberly trilogy. In this episode Kimberly comes back, this time to help her friend Barbara share her story. Barbara suffers from a language disorder called aphasia due to a brain injury, but an enduring and special friendship between these two amazing women makes it possible for Barbara's story to be shared. It is an inspiring story of perseverance and strength, and how Christ turned Barbara's devastating defeats into glorious victories. Tri...
Feb 13
1 hr 7 min
In this episode Kimberly returns to tell part two of her story. A story of Christ making beauty from literal ashes. Kimberly shares her journey of finding healing and hope after a terrible accident involving her semi-truck. She recounts how the twelve steps of recovery came into play in that journey continuing to occupy an essential place in her life, her healing, and her divine relationships.
Feb 6
59 min
In this episode Colleen and Lisa interview Kimberly, a friend in long term recovery from sex,drug, and alcohol addiction. This episode is part one of what we have decided to call a trilogy. In part one Kimberly tells her story of sex, drug, and alcohol addiction, and her path back to peace and a life of inviting the Lord to be at her side every day. Kimberly"s story will inspire your heart to act now and make recovery a commitment.
Jan 30
1 hr
In this episode Colleen and Lisa discuss Elder Patrick Kearon's talk from the October 2025 General Conference, titled Jesus Christ and Your New Beginning. They share their insights and personal revelation about the everlasting mercy of Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father, and add their testimonies that each of us are given as many new beginnings as we need through the power of the Atonement of Jesus Christ.
Jan 17
59 min
In this episode Lisa and Colleen have the opportunity to interview Cori the mother of and adult child who struggles with substance abuse addiction. In her own words, she was a desperately fearful woman who did not know what to do, and was then invited to an addiction recovery meeting. Through attending meetings and working the twelve steps with a sponsor, she experienced her own transformative healing and came to know Christ as her personal Savior. Her story will inspire you on yo...
Sep 25, 2025
57 min
In this episode Colleen and Lisa interview Ben Erwin, the Program Manager for Healing Through the Savior: The Addiction Recovery Program of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Ben shares the inside scoop on the history of the addiction recovery program in the church, the latest revision of the manual, and news of a future new family support guide. Along the way, Ben shares his personal involvement in these processes working for several years at The Church of Jesus Christ Fa...
May 29, 2025
56 min
This episode is a recording of a talk that Lisa gave at the Star Stake Hope and Healing in Christ Workshop, a workshop focused on addiction recovery, mental health, and family support. This talk and additional sessions from the workshop are available to view or listen to at hopeandhealinginchrist.org.
May 16, 2025
49 min
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