Author and artist Jayne Ann Osborne opens her heart about suffering, faith, and finding joy through Christ. From surviving extreme pregnancies with hyperemesis gravidarum to illustrating her first children’s book while hooked to an IV, Jayne Ann’s story is one of resilience, miracles, and covenant joy.

She shares:

• How a publishing miracle launched her company, Merry Robin Publishing

• What it means to find worth as a mother when you can’t “do” anything

• A sacred moment of feeling Christ with her in Gethsemane

• Why joy is more than happiness—it’s depth, light, and substance

• The importance of building faith before the floods and fires come

Jayne Ann testifies that if it matters to us, it matters to God—and that He surprises us with light, joy, and strength in ways we could never imagine.

Marie Evensen’s story begins with an ultimatum to God: “If You’re real, show me.”
That bold plea sparked a life-changing journey of faith, purpose, and covenant joy.

In this heartfelt conversation, Marie shares how living the gospel and embracing her covenants helped her:

• See joy as a skill anyone can practice

• Walk through life yoked to Christ

• Discover her unique “side quest” in God’s plan

• Recognize the Savior’s power to deliver

• Find purpose in telling her story

Whether you’re feeling strong in your faith or struggling to hold on, this episode is a reminder that God meets us right where we are — and leads us to joy.

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What does it mean to trust God with your child’s spiritual journey?

Melinda and Cory share the heartache and hope of parenting through a child’s faith transition—and how their personal healing and spiritual growth shaped their response. This episode is filled with love, honesty, and the kind of covenant joy that only comes through consecrated effort and grace.

🎙 Topics we explore:

• Navigating faith shifts as a family

• EMDR therapy and personal healing

• Agency, stewardship, and trusting God’s plan

• Cultural changes in how we love and support others

• The constancy of divine love—even in uncertainty

If you’ve ever felt the tension of hope and heartbreak, this conversation will speak to your soul.

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When Emily Hammer was lying on the floor during a traumatic pregnancy, she wondered, “What would it be like if I was gone?” That moment marked the beginning of a long mental health journey—one filled with anxiety, postpartum PTSD, scrupulosity OCD, and ultimately, healing through faith, therapy, and the Savior’s love.

In this vulnerable and powerful conversation, Emily opens up about:

• Growing up in Japan and Singapore

• How scrupulosity OCD distorted her understanding of worthiness and grace

• Birth trauma, postpartum anxiety, and her mental health crash in 2023

• Learning to see joy in small things—like toy cars and bumblebees

• Finding covenant joy in Christ, even when healing is slow and messy

Whether you’ve experienced mental health struggles yourself or are trying to support someone who has, this episode is a testimony that you are not alone. There is hope. There is healing. And there is joy—even here.

Jason and Brooke Harwood didn’t plan for divorce, blending families, or NICU stays—but they’ve lived every one of those chapters and more. In this vulnerable and faith-filled conversation, they share how covenant keeping gave them strength to move forward, trust again, and find lasting joy together.

From temple marriage to heartbreak and back again, this is a real-life testimony that God’s plan—even Plan Z—can still lead to Zion.

🎙️ Topics include:

• Finding love again after divorce

• Teaching children the power of covenants

• Blended families and second marriages

• How to forgive when life doesn’t go as planned

• The tender mercies behind timing, trials, and trust

🕊️ As Brooke says: “Obviously it was God's plan and how grateful I am for realizing how strong a person I am and what I have been through and how I have Jason now.”

What do we do when life doesn't go the way we hoped? In this heartfelt conversation, Amy sits down with her daughter Alayna and her daughter’s roommate Brynn to discuss Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf’s BYU devotional “Joyfully Receive the Unexpected Messiah.”

Together they reflect on why joy doesn’t require perfect circumstances, how covenant relationships deepen trust in Christ, and why God’s “unexpected” answers are often exactly what we need.

From college challenges and broken relationships to tender moments of perspective in the temple, this episode explores what it means to co-author your life with the Savior—even when the path is unfamiliar.

“He is your strength. He is your salvation. He is your joy.” —Elder Uchtdorf

BYU Speeches - Dieter F. Uchtdorf, "Joyfully Receive the Unexpected Messiah"

From Sumo Wrestling to Covenant Joy: Fay Klingler’s Story

Author and speaker Fay Klingler shares her remarkable journey from loss to light. After a heart-wrenching divorce, she leaned on her daughter, found strength she didn’t know she had, and witnessed miracles that affirmed her faith.

Fay testifies of the power of personal revelation, the joy of temple covenants, and the quiet choreography of a loving Heavenly Father guiding her path.

💡 Stay tuned to the end for a fun bonus clip—Fay in a sumo suit wrestling her granddaughter. You’ll love it!

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Discover the redemption arcs of Gideon, the brave captain, and Zeezrom, the lawyer who became a disciple. These unsung heroes of the Book of Mormon remind us that no one is beyond the reach of covenant joy.

In this special solo episode, Amy shares personal study and reflections on two of the Book of Mormon’s most inspiring but often overlooked figures: Gideon and Zeezrom.

You’ll hear the story of Gideon—the courageous captain who helped deliver his people from bondage—and Zeezrom—the skilled lawyer who went from fierce accuser to humble convert.

Amy explores how their experiences testify that redemption is always possible, no matter our past. Along the way, she invites you to imagine what these transformations may have felt like and reflect on how covenant joy can change any heart.

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