34. Part 1- Faith Through the Storm: Trusting the Savior When Life Falls Apart with Terava Casey
Send me a message! Terava is a devoted wife, mother of five, and disciple of Jesus Christ whose testimony has been shaped through deep trials and powerful faith. As she reflects on Ether 2 and 6, she relates to the Jaredites’ storm-filled journey as they were tossed by waves, shut in tight spaces, and utterly dependent on the Lord. In one of her hardest trials, she learned to trust that the very winds and waves meant to toss her were also carrying her closer to Christ and the life He had prepared for her. Raised in Hawai‘i Kai and now living on O‘ahu’s North Shore, Terava’s life is rooted in covenant living, temple service, and a love for her family, students, and the Savior. She’s a beautiful soul with a powerful testimony, and her story is one of hope, resilience, and faith refined through fire.
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33. Delivered by the Lord: How Humility and Repentance Bring Miracles with Spencer Crane
Send me a message! Mosiah 29:20 teaches that the Lord is mindful of His people and will deliver them when they turn to Him. Spencer Crane’s story is a powerful example of that promise. Spencer was raised in the Church, but during high school, he drifted away from the gospel. After graduating, he joined the Army, which brought many challenges. During a visit from his family, a priesthood blessing from his dad changed everything and made him want to turn his life around.It wasn’t an instant change, but through small efforts, like reading a few verses of the Book of Mormon each day and praying, Spencer began to rebuild his faith and he came to know Jesus Christ as a personal Savior and true Friend. He’s now preparing to serve a full-time mission. His story shows that even through setbacks and hard times, the Lord can build something beautiful one step, one verse, and one prayer at a time.Closing remarks I talk about how my family and I went to hear Spencer give a talk and how he powerfully bore testimony that The Book of Mormon has the power to change us. Because it leads us to Jesus Christ, who heals, strengthens, and transforms every part of our lives.
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32. Christ Bore Our Griefs and Calls Us to Share His Hope with Macy Arner
Send me a message! Mosiah 14:4–5 teaches that Christ bore our griefs and carried our sorrows, and Alma 17:11 reminds us that the Lord can make us instruments in His hands to share His hope. Macy Arner shares how both of these truths shaped her as a missionary in Japan. As a resilient military kid who moved 14 times, Macy found strength in the gospel—especially during her high school years through seminary and the Book of Mormon. Her story is a reminder that as we seek the Lord, especially in times of change, He heals us, guides us, and helps us become who He needs us to be.My end thoughts give a shout out to all the amazing military kids this April! The combination of military life and being rooted in the gospel of Jesus Christ has helped Macy and my own kids grow in faith, strength, and confidence no matter where life takes them.
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31. Firm Foundation: Building on Christ, the Rock, to Overcome Life’s Storms with Michele Reyes
Send me a message! Helaman 5:12 has helped Michele come to know important truths, especially as she faced one of her hardest trials, the loss of her arm in a car accident. She didn't know how life was going to be and if she'd be able to handle many things, including raising kids. But, as she stayed on the covenant path, relying on Christ as her foundation, she found the strength to persevere and overcome her fears. She now knows that through Christ, all things are possible. Her love for the gospel and her trust in the Lord have shaped every part of her life, from her time as a missionary in Spokane, Washington, to her role today as a Gospel Doctrine teacher and mother of seven. Michelle’s life is a testament to the power of building on the Rock of our Redeemer, Jesus Christ. Not only has He helped her overcome trials but also find joy, purpose, and a deeper testimony through them.My closing remarks I talk about the Provo Tabernacle and its incredible transformation into a beautiful temple! I compared it to how similar it is when we anchor our lives to Jesus Christ through covenants, we become spiritually unshakable, able to withstand life's trials just as Helaman 5:12 teaches.
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30. Called to Serve: Missionary Service Blesses Lives with Harvey Kim
Send me a message! Alma 17 and the amazing story of the sons of Mosiah has been a strength to Harvey in his life! When Harvey was 17 he decided to not serve a mission and later enlisted in the Air Force, but five years later, he felt the Lord calling him to serve a mission. He served 2 years on the Navajo Reservation, where his mission became a life-changing experience. Despite challenges like learning the language, he gained a powerful testimony of submitting to God’s will, just like the sons of Mosiah. That lesson gave him the confidence to return to college, meet his wife, pursue a challenging career, and raise a wonderful family. Through faith and obedience, Harvey has seen the Lord shape his life in ways he never expected. I hope you enjoy hearing his inspiring testimony of Jesus Christ and the Book of Mormon!My end thoughts I share how I've prayed for my boys since they were little to grow closer to the Lord, serve missions, and become the men He needs them to be. Parenting is both challenging and rewarding, but I have found peace in knowing that through Christ’s Atonement, He makes up the difference, strengthens us in our trials, and leads us to lasting joy.
About Rejoice & Testify of Jesus Christ & The Book of Mormon
Welcome to my faith building podcast about Jesus Christ & The Book of Mormon. Join me as I interview fellow disciples of Jesus Christ who share meaningful verses or stories of the Book of Mormon that are special to them and tell us how it has blessed their life and increased their faith in Jesus Christ. Tune in to be uplifted, inspired, and better learn how to hear God, receive personal revelation, have more happiness and peace in your life no matter what is happening, and rejoice and testify of Jesus Christ through reading the scriptures!
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