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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This week I have THREE guests! We talk about missionary service with a pre-missionary, a currently serving missionary, and a returned missionary. Tune in to their testimonies and insights about #covenantjoy!

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This week I discuss covenant joy with Jeremy and Amelia Boyle. Amelia and I were childhood friends, and our sons are serving in the same mission! But Jeremy and Amelia's faith was tested when Jeremy received an awful medical diagnosis.

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This week, my daughter Maren joins me in a moving discussion about mental health and our covenant relationship with God. My first full video podcast episode!

"Living for God" resources:

• "God's Favourite" - Karl D. Hirst
• "Stronger and Closer Connection to God Through Multiple Covenants" - Dale G. Renlund
• Doctrine & Covenants, section 20

My dear friend Jenny and I discuss Elder Yoon Hwan Choi's October 2023 address "Do You Want to Be Happy?"

CLICK HERE to listen to Elder Choi's message.

***Do you have a personal story about finding covenant joy during a challenging time in your life? Email newandeverlastingpodcast@gmail.com or search New and Everlasting on Facebook or Instagram and send me a message! Your story could be on the podcast so others can find joy in the midst of their struggles, as well.

My faithful friend, Chrissy Whitworth, and I discuss "The Triumph of Hope" from Elder Neil L. Andersen's address from the October 2024 general conference.

CLICK HERE to study the message before listening, if you choose.

My lovely friend Trena explains how following the gospel of Jesus Christ creates a joyful life.

Trena references the story of Joseph Smith's First Vision. For additional information of that account, please visit:

• Joseph Smith - History, 1:1-26
• Video: Ask of God: Joseph Smith's First Vision
• Saints vol. 1, The Standard of Truth - Ch 1 - Ask in Faith
• Saints vol. 1, The Standard of Truth - Ch 2 - Hear Him

Note: This episode was recorded a few weeks before Trena lost her sister in an awful accident. This episode is dedicated to her sister's memory, as well as to Trena's beloved aunt, who passed away in 2024 and is mentioned frequently in the episode.