What happens when you’re willing to give up a dream for God, only for Him to show you a way to pursue it after all?

In this week’s episode of Latter-Day Lights, Scott and Darla sit down with composer and music producer Kristina Bishoff, to share how her struggle to balance motherhood with her passion for music brought her to a crossroads.

Ready to set aside her career to focus on raising her children, Kristina instead received unexpected inspiration that led her to create an ambitious soundtrack for the Green Rider fantasy book series, and discover that God had a different plan for her gifts.

From composing fantasy soundtracks to creating music about our Heavenly Parents, Kristina shares how surrendering her plans to God opened doors she never could have imagined. Her journey is a powerful reminder that when we place our dreams and talents in God’s hands, He can reshape them into something even greater.

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To LISTEN to Kristina’s music, visit: https://www.kristinaabishoff.com/

To LEARN MORE about “The Divine Project,” visit: https://www.kristinaabishoff.com/divine-project

To READ “The Green Rider” series by Kristen Britain, visit: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/series/AY1/green-rider/

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What happens when one small daily commitment turns into years of sacrifice, faith, and unexpected miracles?

Brian Walker joins us to share the remarkable story behind his time-lapse video documenting the construction of the Willamette Valley Oregon Temple. What began as a simple idea to take one photo each day became a four-year commitment that kept the temple at the center of his life.

Along the way, Brian experienced plenty of challenges—and plenty of miracles.

From sharing the gospel with people who approached him while he photographed the temple to witnessing lives changed and feeling guided to be in the right place at the right time, Brian discovered that using our talents in the service of the Lord can open doors we never expected.

His thousands of photographs are more than a record of a building being constructed—they are a testimony of faith, sacrifice, temple worship, and the blessings that can come when we dedicate our talents to the Lord.

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To WATCH Brian's time-lapse video of the building of the Willamette Valley Oregon Temple, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sZlCvr4tYI

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What if the stories we create can help us better understand our own trials, and even change the way we see those who are different from us?

In this week’s episode of Latter-Day Lights, Scott and Darla sit down with fantasy author and Praiseworthy Award winner Christie Valentine Powell, who shares how her lifelong love of storytelling became an unexpected way to process grief, prejudice, and judgment. Through writing her book series “The Centaur Choice,” Christie drew from her own experiences with loss while exploring characters on opposing sides of conflict, ultimately challenging the “us versus them” mentality she once carried.

Christie also shares her journey from childhood storyteller to author of more than 20 books, along with the lessons she’s learned through writing and self-publishing, and how studying story structure has deepened her understanding of God’s role in our lives.

Ultimately, Christie’s story is a beautiful reminder that God is the author of our lives, that our tribulations can help shape us into who He wants us to become, and that seeing others as His children can help us move beyond judgment and find greater love and understanding.

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To READ Christie’s Praiseworthy Award-Winning book series, “The Centaur Choice,” visit: https://a.co/d/04JvixPU

To LEARN MORE about Christie’s work, visit: https://www.thespectrabooks.com/

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