How does Jesus Christ make up the difference when life feels unfair, overwhelming, or beyond our ability to fix?

In this week’s episode of Latter-Day Lights, Scott and Darla Brandley sit down with BYU professor and author, BJ Allen, to explore the concept of “the compensating power of Christ,” and how these unique revelations led him to write and publish his Praiseworthy Award-winning book. What started as a mere desire to better understand one powerful line from “Preach My Gospel” quickly turned into an illuminating study of the Savior’s atonement, and a growing testimony that Christ is far more involved in our daily lives than we often realize.

Through thoughtful examples and faith-centered insights, BJ explains how the Savior not only helps us overcome our own weaknesses, but also compensates for the effects of others’ weaknesses, and the unfairness of mortality itself. BJ’s story is a moving reminder that even when blessings are hard to recognize in the moment, Christ is quietly making up the difference, walking with us through every trial, and drawing nearer to us than we may have yet to understand.

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To WATCH this episode on YouTube, visit: https://youtu.be/kzgCXod2Dh8

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To READ BJ’s book, “The Compensating Power of Christ,” visit: https://a.co/d/01aQKNQN

To READ “Preach My Gospel,” visit: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/preach-my-gospel-2023?lang=eng

To LEARN MORE about BJ, visit: https://www.bjallen.net/

To READ Scott’s new book “Faith to Stay” for free, visit: https://www.faithtostay.com/

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How can small acts of understanding make a big difference in someone’s spiritual journey?

In this week’s episode of Latter-day Lights, Scott Brandley sits down with father-daughter duo — Robert Johnson and Liberty Kepford — to share the inspiration behind their book, “Autism in Christ’s Church.” Drawing from their extensive experience working with, interviewing, and studying the behaviors of individuals on the spectrum, they explore the unique challenges many families face when trying to participate fully in Church life, as well as the powerful faith that can grow through broadening accessibility for people with disabilities.

Through heartfelt stories and practical insights, Robert and Liberty discuss how greater awareness, empathy, and simple accommodations can transform the Church experience for individuals with autism. From supportive ward members and disability specialists, to tailored opportunities for service and missions, this conversation highlights the incredible gifts individuals with autism bring to their communities — and how small acts of understanding can make an eternal difference.

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To WATCH this episode on YouTube, visit: https://youtu.be/kzgCXod2Dh8

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To READ Liberty & Robert’s book, “Autism in Christ’s Church,” visit: https://a.co/d/0eHmHVio

To READ Scott’s new book “Faith to Stay” for free, visit: https://www.faithtostay.com/

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What do you do when God’s plan for your life looks completely different from the one you carefully mapped out?

In this week’s episode of Latter-day Lights, Scott and Emily sit down with author and special guest — Tayma Johnson — to share her journey from never planning to serve a mission, to feeling unmistakably called by the Lord to step into the unknown. Through moments of prayer, spiritual prompting, and unexpected mundane confirmations that subtly nudged her towards mission prep, Tayma recounts how she learned to trust God’s timing over her own fears about the future. Her story offers a deeply relatable look at the wrestle between personal desire and divine direction, and how real intent in prayer can open the door to clarity and peace.

Tayma also discusses the inspiration behind her upcoming book, “Called to Serve?” which features the stories of 27 women navigating the complex decision of whether or not to serve missions, in hopes to inspire others to take the leap. Alongside reflections on companionship, revelation, and faith during uncertain seasons such as the COVID-era missionary work, this conversation explores how God guides individuals differently—and how seeking to be spiritually ready to receive answers can be just as important as the answers themselves.

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To WATCH this episode on YouTube, visit: https://youtu.be/SGXzYv6Hlgw

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To READ Tayma’s book, “Called to Serve?” visit: https://www.cedarfort.com/products/called-to-serve

To SUPPORT Emily's non-profit organization, "The Marcovia Project," visit: https://themarcoviaproject.org/

To READ Scott’s new book “Faith to Stay” for free, visit: https://www.faithtostay.com/

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