• Episode 80 Your New Beginnings, Another Connecting Conversation
    Jan 17 2026

    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.

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    1 Std.
  • Episode 79 Interview With Cori
    Sep 25 2025

    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 your own personal journey.

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    57 Min.
  • Episode 78 Interview With Ben Erwin, Program Manager of Healing Through the Savior: The Addiction Recovery Program
    May 29 2025

    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 Family Services.

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    56 Min.
  • Episode 77 His Love Heals Wounds (Lisa)
    May 16 2025

    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.

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    49 Min.
  • Episode 76 Interview With Spencer
    Apr 10 2025

    In this episode Lisa and Colleen interview a unique guest, Colleen's son Spencer. Spencer tells his story of growing up in a difficult home where he experienced several forms of abuse, and developed an addiction to pornography, and lust. He describes his recovery path and shares beautiful insights and hope for those who continue to struggle with their addictions and compulsive behaviors. His story is inspiring and the interaction between mother and son is truly special. You will be blessed as you listen to Spencer share his experience, hope, and strength.

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    53 Min.
  • Episode 75 Connecting Conversations 1
    Mar 11 2025

    Instead of a guest interview, this episode is a recording of a conversation between Colleen and Lisa. They talk about the inspiration to record some episodes of their usual conversations to share with listeners. These episodes will get mixed in with the guest interviews. This first one is all about learning to converse with the Lord. Colleen and Lisa both share personal examples of their journal conversations with Christ and Lisa shares an amazing story with so many parallels to our individual relationships with Christ.

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    53 Min.
  • Episode 74 Interview With Archie Swensen
    Feb 21 2025

    In this episode Colleen and Lisa interview Archie, a person in long term recovery from alcohol and substance abuse. Archie shares the difficulties and sadness of growing up in an alcoholic home, following the path of his father into alcoholism, his years of addictive chaos, and how God plucked him out of all of it and brought him to a life of light and purpose. His story beautifully contrasts the destructive depths of the disease of addiction, with the exquisite joy of recovery through Jesus Christ. Archie's story can inspire your heart with amazement at the power of Christ's Atonement, and an increase in your own personal devotion.

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    1 Std. und 8 Min.
  • Episode 73 Interview With Seth and Nicole
    Jan 23 2025

    In this episode Lisa and Colleen interview Seth and Nicole, a couple in relationship recovery. They briefly share their own recovery process, and then move to a discussion about the recovery of their marriage through attending a Recovering Couples Anonymous meeting and working the 12 steps for their coupleship. Their story illustrates the healing and miracles that are possible not only for us as individuals, but also for our relationships through the Atonement of Jesus Christ.

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    1 Std.