Madelynn Hansen joins me this week with inspiring stories about how her "normal" mission call was turned on its head when she arrived in Detroit!#newandeverlastingpodcast #covenantjoy #hopeofisrael #churchofjesuschristoflatterdaysaints #arabic #detroit #lds #mission

This week my guest is Carol Ashcraft, a math instructor at BYU-Idaho and the younger sister of one of my earlier guests, Jenny Cahoon from S1E5.Show Notes/References:Elder Ulisses Soares, "Covenant Confidence through Jesus Christ"Dallis Jenkins, "Fives Loaves and Two Fishes"Elder David A. Bednar, "Patterns of Like: Spirit of Revelation"#newandeverlastingpodcast #covenantjoy #hopeofisrael #ldspodcast #covenantconfidence #eldersoares #elderbednar #dallisjenkins

Heather Lyn Davis is a writer, speaker, and mother of eight whose life has been anything but ordinary. She is the author of "Embracing Love" and several beloved children's books, including "I Can Sleep When the Wind Blows" and The Mindset School series. Heather is a survivor of chronic illness, and woman of enduring faith, and a passionate advocate for living with compassion and intention. Her work inspires others to embrace the healing power of charity -- not in perfection, but in everyday efforts to love better, live gentler, and grow closer to God and each other.You can learn more about Heather and contact her through:heathershelpfulstories.comheathershelpfulstories@gmail.comInstagram: @heathershelpfulstoriesFacebook: @icansleepwhenthewindblowsX: @frugalmomof8#newandeverlastingpodcast #covenantjoy #hopeofisrael #chronicillness #healing #charity #corinthians #embracinglove

Musician and composer, Paul Pulsipher, shares his musical background and training and draws several parallels between refining music skills and learning how to live the gospel of Jesus Christ with covenant joy. Paul recently graduated with a BMU in Commercial Music from Southern Utah University.Paul's latest EP, Glory Squared, released May 4, 2025. Find it on Spotify, YouTube, and his website: pulsipherproductions.com. Learn more about Paul on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads.

Elder Beck shared an especially touching story in his interview, and I felt it deserved a mini bonus episode because I didn't want that story to get lost among all the interviews.#newandeverlastingpodcast #covenantjoy #missionaries #missionarywork #ldspodcast

Brynn Esplin and Alayna Beck discuss the April 15, 2025 BYU Devotional address by Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf, "Joyfully Receive the Unexpected Messiah."BYU Speeches - Dieter F. Uchtdorf, "Joyfully Receive the Unexpected Messiah"@newandeverlasting #newandeverlastingpodcast #covenantjoy #dieterfuchtdorf #byuspeeches #byudevo #ldspodcast

This week I have THREE guests! We talk about missionary service with a pre-missionary, a currently serving missionary, and a returned missionary. Tune in to their testimonies and insights about #[email protected]#newandeverlastingpodcast#covenantjoy@newandeverlasting

This week I discuss covenant joy with Jeremy and Amelia Boyle. Amelia and I were childhood friends, and our sons are serving in the same mission! But Jeremy and Amelia's faith was tested when Jeremy received an awful medical diagnosis. #newandeverlastingpodcast #covenantjoy #ldspodcast#multiplesystematrophy

This week, my daughter Maren joins me in a moving discussion about mental health and our covenant relationship with God. My first full video podcast episode!"Living for God" resources:"God's Favourite" - Karl D. Hirst"Stronger and Closer Connection to God Through Multiple Covenants" - Dale G. RenlundDoctrine & Covenants, section 20

My dear friend Jenny and I discuss Elder Yoon Hwan Choi's October 2023 address "Do You Want to Be Happy?"CLICK HERE to listen to Elder Choi's message.***Do you have a personal story about finding covenant joy during a challenging time in your life? Email [email protected] or search New and Everlasting on Facebook or Instagram and send me a message! Your story could be on the podcast so others can find joy in the midst of their struggles, as well.