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Abraham Thomas - Oglala Sioux Jun 07, 2022

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I want Abraham Thomas to be another one of my best friends. I guess I keep finding the best people and the best in people. Abraham is a singer. He does it because he loves it. But more importantly because he knows that it is a gift given to him from our Father so Abraham can help bring people back to Him. It's an amazing gift. It doesn't, however, make all the hard parts in his life go away. Abraham acknowledges depression in his life--and it has gotten really dark at times--but he fights it. He knows that the fight can be won when he asks Heavenly Father for help. He also knows that his fight has made him strong enough that he can help other people in their fights. His heart is so full of love--for you and for me.

Michalyn Steele - Seneca May 31, 2022

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Michalyn Steele has a brilliant mind--and a strong testimony of the Savior Jesus Christ. I loved talking to her about how she has been able to use both her mind and her testimony to bring the world a little more light. It feels like we're family (we're both Parkers!). It was fun to hear how her passion to help her students become valuable members of society has been adding to her personal growth. As a single woman in The Church of Jesus Christ, she recognizes that all that the Lord promises will be sure and true. I'm so grateful for her time and her testimony.

Geri Daines - Tlingit May 24, 2022

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I believe I could rightfully say Geri Daines has a thirst for knowledge. This led her to get a bachelor's degree, a master's degree, and a doctoral degree. And this led her to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Having truth as an anchor point, family as another, and the Savior has kept her steady through all sorts of difficulties. She is so proud of her siblings and her children and grandchildren. She looks for the good in people and recognizes that if that "good" is cultivated, people can shine. She has learned to give herself grace. These things all help her to know her divinity.

Aimee Adams - Waccamaw Souian, Cherokee, & Seneca May 17, 2022

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I've had a hard few days...but having Aimee Adams' clear, calm, cool demeanor and positive attitude really soothed my soul. Like balm. It's strange that the "negative" ions you find in abundance at the seashore help you find peace. Aimee seems to have harnessed that peace in her life--or at least knows how to use the peace in her life to spread peace. I find that to be a wonderful Christlike attribute. Aimee's excitement about the Gospel of Jesus Christ is infectious. Her stories about being sincere and honest about that love makes me get excited too! Some day I'm going to meet Aimee and just give her the biggest hug--she's that kind of person.

Elliot Bryant - Navajo May 10, 2022

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Everyone has a story. That is what I have come to believe. Elliot Bryant has come to know the Savior by diligently heeding the commandments and following the prophet. It hasn't always been easy. He has had to come back to things he's learned and try again. But that's what we're all supposed to do. He works hard at fulfilling his church callings and has seen blessings in his life because of that. He has worked hard in his family to be a good son, sibling, and uncle. Most of us strive for those same designations. I think those are great designations in the eternal scheme as well.

Phaline Conklin - Shoshone Paiute Tribes of Duck Valley May 03, 2022

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You know, it's funny that one of the main topics Phaline Conklin shared in this conversation was "second chances." Just the day before I was listening to another podcast and they mentioned that. I thought, "Oh, I'm totally going to ask Phaline about second chances." So much of Phaline's story is moved by trying again. I'm so grateful that in this life, we have a Savior who makes second chances real and true. Thanks to Phaline for sharing so much light.

Donald Rodgers - Catawba Apr 26, 2022

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"Ray of light"! That's what we shall call Donald Rodgers. He's simply delightful to be around. When he and his wife pulled into our driveway, my 4-year-old ran out to greet them. I don't think she could help hugging both of them. They give off a reassuring feeling. Donald is full of the perfect amount of mischief, gratitude, loyalty, and humility. He was so fun to be around. I only managed to capture a few of his stories, I'm sure. But one of my favorite parts was at the end of our conversations when he almost couldn't stop talking about how much he loves our Savior Jesus Christ. His testimony is sure. I'm so glad to now include Donald as one of my friends.

Ilene Begay - Navajo Apr 19, 2022

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I loved this interview! Sister Ilene Begay, translated by her son, Justin, testified again and again about how the Spirit of the Lord has been her way to know our Savior Jesus Christ. Sister Begay only speaks Navajo. She never had the opportunity to learn to read or to write. But the most important communicator to her has been the Holy Ghost. Because she has been so close to the Spirit, she has been able to witness miracles and blessings! I almost wish this was required listening--it is so good. What a blessing the Gospel of Jesus Christ is!

Andi Gooch - Chehalis & Nisqually Apr 12, 2022

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A lot of this episode focuses on Andi Gooch's story of finding her birth identity. It is still ongoing. One piece of the puzzle at a time. And it's beautiful. Every piece is beautiful. Because Andi has come to know her individual worth, her divine nature, she is able to help others find theirs as well. She has been able to help people through the family history convention called Roots Tech. And she's been able to help individual girls in a girls' home know that they are loved and worth love. I personally found hope and joy in Andi's story and hope that you find that as well.

Veda Henderson - Navajo & San Carlos Apache Apr 05, 2022

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Admittedly, Veda knows very little about her San Carlos heritage. Hey--I think that's pretty common for actually a lot of us; we don't know everything about everything. Veda has come to her testimony through a multitude of tender mercies from the Lord, and from so many people teaching her by example how to live a Christlike life. I hope you enjoy this conversation with Veda.

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