In this uplifting episode of New and Everlasting, I sit down with author, editor, and teacher Tristi Pinkston — also known to Western romance fans as Amelia C. Adams. With over 170 published titles, Tristi shares her journey from LDS historical fiction to sweet romance, how she navigated dual audiences under a pen name, and the quiet yet powerful way faith influences all her work.

We talk about:

• The hidden light in every story — and every soul

• Finding creative balance as a mother, homeschooler, and full-time writer

• Her unforgettable dream that launched a career

• How ancestral stories and journals shaped her novel Season of Sacrifice

• The divine spark in writing and why your voice is worth sharing

Whether you're a writer, a reader, or someone seeking joy along the covenant path, this episode will inspire you to create, connect, and believe that your story matters.

🔗 Connect with Tristi at

• www.tristipinkston.com
• tristipinkstonediting.com

• facebook.com/tristi.pinkston

📬 Share your own covenant joy at newandeverlastingpodcast@gmail.com

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Karen Papin is a life coach and host of The Divine Worth Podcast. We had a great discussion about comfort zones, confidence, and leaning not unto our own understanding.

Ways to contact Karen:

• Instagram: @karenpapin
• Website: karenpapin.com

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Madelynn Hansen joins me this week with inspiring stories about how her "normal" mission call was turned on its head when she arrived in Detroit!

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This week my guest is Carol Ashcraft, a math instructor at BYU-Idaho and the younger sister of one of my earlier guests, Jenny Cahoon from S1E5.

Show Notes/References:

• Elder Ulisses Soares, "Covenant Confidence through Jesus Christ"

• Dallis Jenkins, "Fives Loaves and Two Fishes"

• Elder David A. Bednar, "Patterns of Like: Spirit of Revelation"

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Heather Lyn Davis is a writer, speaker, and mother of eight whose life has been anything but ordinary. She is the author of "Embracing Love" and several beloved children's books, including "I Can Sleep When the Wind Blows" and The Mindset School series. Heather is a survivor of chronic illness, and woman of enduring faith, and a passionate advocate for living with compassion and intention. Her work inspires others to embrace the healing power of charity -- not in perfection, but in everyday efforts to love better, live gentler, and grow closer to God and each other.

You can learn more about Heather and contact her through:

• heathershelpfulstories.com
• heathershelpfulstories@gmail.com
• Instagram: @heathershelpfulstories
• Facebook: @icansleepwhenthewindblows
• X: @frugalmomof8

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Musician and composer, Paul Pulsipher, shares his musical background and training and draws several parallels between refining music skills and learning how to live the gospel of Jesus Christ with covenant joy. Paul recently graduated with a BMU in Commercial Music from Southern Utah University.

Paul's latest EP, Glory Squared, released May 4, 2025. Find it on Spotify, YouTube, and his website: pulsipherproductions.com.

Learn more about Paul on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads.

Elder Beck shared an especially touching story in his interview, and I felt it deserved a mini bonus episode because I didn't want that story to get lost among all the interviews.

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Brynn Esplin and Alayna Beck discuss the April 15, 2025 BYU Devotional address by Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf, "Joyfully Receive the Unexpected Messiah."

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

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