Changed for Good: Life Elevated through Christ

By Britta

In this podcast we explore the ways in which Jesus Christ can make a lasting and elevated change in our lives. Because of Him, we can become more than we were and also receive grace for where we are on our journey.


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Podcast Episodes

"Living in the Covenant"  January 14, 2025 (44 minutes)

Join us today as Patrice Moore and I discuss challenges and blessings throughout her life, talents, answers to prayer, personal revelation and acting on it, the gift of seminary (attending and teaching), and the amazing youth of this generation. 

"Christ is Always Pushing Me to Serve"  December 10, 2024 (36 minutes)

Today we are pleased to have Nate Summit return to the podcast sharing experiences from his mission – which he says is the greatest decision of his life (but the hardest decision to leave), lessons in service and obedience, and the perspective that when his focus is on others in any pursuit is when he’s strengthened and experiences growth. 

"Trusting God's Timing"  November 19, 2024 (37 minutes)

Maureen Saenz shares with us today her journey of 51 years to joining the church, the hand of God in our lives and His timing, the power of faith, her testimony of tithing, and the joy and blessings of service. 

"Look for Him and Choose Your Focus"  October 8, 2024 (77 minutes)

Content warning: this episode contains descriptions of domestic violence. In this conversation with Gracie Harris, we learn about her painful past of domestic violence and her ensuing journey of healing through religion and retreats, relating to the stories of people in the Book of Mormon, prayer and the temple, and refusing to be the victim but instead choosing her focus and what she can do: “This is all about the Lord and what we focus on”. Books referenced: The Magic of Thinking Big by David J. Schwartz, ⁠The Bible and The Book of Mormon

"A Perspective of Growth"  September 10, 2024 (34 minutes)

Join us today as Jacob Packer reflects on mission challenges such as the language barrier, that God’s temples have great power, accomplishing great things in a small amount of time because God magnifies your efforts, God puts you where you are for a reason and you can learn from those around you, age doesn’t give you knowledge but experience does, and the idea that God doesn’t want us to speed run through life – there’s no rush, but keep growing, repenting and improving. 

"Jesus Christ is God's Love Letter to Mankind"  August 13, 2024 (56 minutes)

Today Thorin Niven shares his journey of searching for God through all the world religions, the miracle and answer to prayer which led to his baptism, “learning how to let go of the things that I value for the greater good – for other people, for God – without expectation”: serving a mission is the best decision he ever made AND challenges on his mission, sharing the gospel with a friend, the power of the sacrament, Jesus Christ as our example of what to be every single day/of sacrifice/of love, and doing the difficult right over the easy wrong. 

"One Person's Act of Kindness Can Bless Thousands"  July 9, 2024 (60 minutes)

Join us today as John Trevor shares his strong desire to serve the Lord both for the living and the dead; we discuss loving one another and coming together unitedly, his parent’s service in WWII, the unique and unusual events that led to his baptism, the Lord’s hand in his life, and to be bold and courageous in sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ: “The Savior being there is what motivates me regularly.” 

"Son, You're Completely Different"  June 11, 2024 (30 minutes)

Today Chris Verduzco shares his experience of coming unto Christ and allowing Him to change his life despite turning away from Him, being homeless and feeling inadequate to a complete shift in following Him and serving a mission for the Lord; regularly seeing His hand in his life and a continuous change for the better in himself and others. 

"A Journey of Growth"  May 14, 2024 (44 minutes)

Join us today as Nathan McClellan shares challenges he experienced while serving a mission which he wouldn’t trade for the world, recognizing strength for change comes through living the principles of the gospel, afflictions are swallowed up in the joy of Christ, God cares about the seemingly unimportant things in our lives, and humility helps to bring the change. 

"Make Christ the Center"  April 20, 2024 (32 minutes)

Today Trey Ely shares his experience with prayer when you don’t know what else to do and answers to prayer in ways we don’t expect, God using us exactly where we are needed, loving people and seeing them through God’s eyes is when we really see progress in others and ourselves, building testimony by watching other people, making Christ the center, and sacrifice along with obedience brings forth blessings.

"The Only Constant is Change"  March 14, 2024 (55 minutes)

Join us today as Brian Haddad and I discuss struggles on his mission along with God’s help and awareness of him, gratitude, God’s mysterious ways and being a tool in His hands, perspective, “try every day to be as close to the Savior as you can”, and the importance of actions in the process of conversion. 

"The Spirit - Like Learning a New Language"  February 13, 2024 (44 minutes)

Today Terry Barney joins us as we discuss recognizing the Holy Ghost, gaining a testimony, seeing and looking for God's hand in our lives every day, acting on promptings, comforts of prayer for anxiety and worry, and fine tuning our relationship with our Savior.

"Honoring our Covenants"  January 9, 2024 (37 minutes)

Today James Yancey shares his correlation between food preparation and prayer, finding peace amidst the chaos, parenting, Christ’s influence on his life even as he stepped away from church activity, honoring our covenants and a better life with covenant relationship in Christ. 

"The Spirit = A Layer of Protection"  December 12, 2023 (41 minutes)

In this interview with Lena Ramirez we gain insight on the power of prayer, the Spirit as a layer of protection, learning about and guidance from Heavenly Father, being gathered, spiritual warfare and spiritual gems, and God working through us. 

"Patriarchal Blessings and Obedience"  November 14, 2023 (51 minutes)

Join us as we see God’s hand at work in the life of Cheryl Smith: the beginning of a testimony through seminary, a desire to attend the temple, patriarchal blessings and their impact on our lives, and the surprise miracle that answered her prayer regarding family challenges.

"The Power of Repentance"  October 20, 2023 (49 minutes)

Today Jeff Brooks and I discuss challenges of family breaking up, feelings of guilt and being unworthy, the power and joy of repentance, deliverance and help from the Savior, Satan’s attacks, the Holy Ghost, the influence of thought, and turning to Christ in weakness. 

"Healing and Sharing with Christ"  September 15, 2023 (32 minutes)

In this interview with Sam Yamamoto we discuss finding his testimony of the Savior through fasting and prayer after deciding to serve a mission, God weaving in our lives, helping people with Christ, healing physically and emotionally, feeling the Spirit, and sharing naturally what he knows and loves. 

"The Savior's Invitation to Change"  August 8, 2023 (47 minutes)

Today Lani Emmich joins us as we discuss gaining a testimony, growth in being asked to serve, getting out of our comfort zones, murmuring and gratitude, and the Savior inviting us to change and repent. 

"Serving the Lord Healed My Relationship"  July 13, 2023 (48 minutes)

Ashley Miller joins us today as we discuss how the Lord is orchestrating and working in our lives, serving the Lord can heal relationships, even the most severe trials can bring about incredible blessings, “without the atonement of Jesus Christ I would have never survived”, and the Holy Ghost becoming your CONSTANT companion. 

"It may be painful, but your Savior is a mighty Savior"  June 13, 2023 (36 minutes)

Today Amber Balle and I explore inviting others, a powerful mighty Savior who understands and has been there, soul-searching moments, light that comes from the scriptures – He speaks to us when we are in the scriptures, being rejuvenated by the Book of Mormon, wrestling with questions and trust in God, and "I am a follower of Jesus Christ." 

"The Lord Will Help You Rise to a Challenge"  May 2, 2023 (40 minutes)

In this interview with Pam Gates we discuss how the Lord helps us rise to a challenge (and gratitude for them), He will bless us with ideas to progress and grow, “the Lord loves effort”, “by small and simple things are great things brought to pass”, the importance of speaking kind words, the power and effort of friendship, and the Lord’s hand in our lives. 

"Change With the Help of a Loving Savior"  April 11, 2023 (20 minutes)

In this interview with Brother and Sister Lewis, we discuss Christ's love for you and all children of the world, that He is our strength, serving, the importance of the temple and spending time with our Savior to draw closer to Him, exercising great faith through challenges, and making changes right now with the help of a Savior.

"The Power of Example"  March 14, 2023 (49 minutes)

In this interview with Ernie De Leon we explore the influence one can have on another through example and invitations, the beauty of genealogical work in bearing testimony, and how adversity brings blessings.

"If you listen, He's there for you"  February 13, 2023 (32 minutes)

Today we discuss the Spirit, giving talks, loving your neighbor, praying to find answers to work issues, learning from each other, and relying on God and giving credit to Him in this interview with Billy Hartzell.

"If you do your part, I will take care of the rest"  January 10, 2023 (53 minutes)

In this conversation with Irene Howard we discuss feeling broken, an almost divorce, the Lord's timing, and how God was always there, even carrying her, she just had to humble herself and allow Him in to bring about a miraculous change.

"He is a Miracle Worker and a Promise Keeper"  December 13, 2022 (33 minutes)

Join us for this interview with Kenzie Sullivan as she shows how Christ has drastically changed her life through a prompting to go to church, how she shares that journey with others, how it impacts her life in subtle ways like her sports performance, and how this knowledge of Christ is her "greatest blessing".

"God Shows Up In My Seeking"  November 8, 2022 (45 minutes)

Today in this interview with Mike Hiett we explore his journey of seeking, Heavenly Father helping him find the answers in His own way and time, and how the strong foundation he built over time provided a new way of living and thinking: "things that trouble others don't trouble me anymore."

"Bring All You Have With You"  October 11, 2022 (52 minutes)

Join us today in this interview with John Tobin as we discuss overcoming challenging circumstances, people are people and empathy, finding answers, purpose, church community, and "it's a feeling".

"Developing a RELATIONSHIP with Christ"  September 13, 2022 (55 minutes)

In this interview with Don Howard we discuss life with and without Christ: the armor of righteousness, being brave in and living your testimony of Jesus Christ, "If I can do it, you can do it", repentance, becoming a tool in God's hands, developing a thirst for knowledge, and how the Savior lovingly brings us into His fold and gives us tools to become like Him.

"Right Place at the Right Time"  August 9, 2022 (32 minutes)

Today we discuss God's hand in our lives, serving others, following promptings to share the gospel, and how the Savior puts us back together in this interview with Drew Nelson.

"Growth Through Effort and Service"  July 12, 2022 (41 minutes)

Today we discuss how change occurs as we draw closer to Heavenly Father and serve Him, asking God for understanding and answers, and through covenant keeping in this interview with Jimmy Cox. 

"The Lord's Hand Was In It"  June 14, 2022 (41 minutes)

Join us as we follow Doug Libby's experience with joining the church as a teenager growing up in Colorado during the 70s and how he has continued to see God's hand in his life, helping him and his life change for good.

"He Is With Me Always"  May 10, 2022 (43 minutes)

In this conversation with Kristin Ransdell we discussed finding answers by turning to God and the reality that He is always with us; guiding us to Christ and as we follow Him, He blesses us with greater knowledge and understanding.

"Consider it done"  April 13, 2022 (24 minutes)

Today we discuss conversion, how struggle brings blessings, and feeling inadequate in this interview with Elder Ren S. Johnson and his wife Kelly.

"Finding Christ"  March 8, 2022 (40 minutes)

In this interview with Nate Summit, we learn how he let Christ become a part of his life and bring about a lasting change.