Grow in the Light Podcast

Emily Layton
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Grow in the Light is a gathering place where women of faith can find direction, tools, support, and encouragement in their journey to grow in receiving light, magnifying light, and sharing light.

  1. Jul 31

    29. Living a Consecrated Life: Purifying Steps on the Path of Discipleship with Jessica Lewis

    Have you ever wondered what it actually means to live a consecrated life — and whether it's even possible in the middle of laundry, work, and raising kids? In this episode, I sit down with Jessica Lewis, a civil engineer and member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who shares a powerful gospel analogy about consecration drawn from her engineering work in Peru. Jessica helped build sand filtration water filters on the Uros Islands of Lake Titicaca for a BYU Global Engineering Outreach project — and what she discovered about how water is purified became a life-changing metaphor for covenant living and the Atonement of Jesus Christ.   In this episode, we discuss: • What consecration really means for Latter-day Saints today • How the Atonement of Jesus Christ purifies us line upon line • Why living a covenant life doesn't mean being perfect — just faithful • How the law of consecration applies to everyday life (yes, even the laundry) • Building Zion in your home, your ward, and your relationships • The role of community in our spiritual progression — our real-life "biolayer" • Quotes from Elder Neal A. Maxwell on discipleship and consecration • What President Oaks taught about turning to others in our discipleship journey   Scriptures & Quotes Referenced: • Doctrine & Covenants 64:32–33 • Ephesians 4:15–16 • Elder Neal A. Maxwell on consecration and the path of discipleship • Primary song: I Will Walk With Jesus • New hymn: Holy Places   About Our Guest: Jessica Lewis studied civil engineering at Brigham Young University and served with BYU's Global Engineering Outreach program. She lives in Dayton, Ohio with her husband Ben and their three children.   Grow in the Light is a podcast for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who want to deepen their discipleship, strengthen their journey on the covenant path, and live a soulfully aligned life every day. Visit www.GrowintheLight.com to explore more.   You'll love this episode if you're searching for: • How to live a consecrated life as a Latter-day Saint • What does consecration mean in the Church of Jesus Christ? • How to feel the Atonement working in your life • Spiritual growth and discipleship for members of the Church • Building Zion in everyday life  • Gospel analogies and object lessons about purification • Faith-building podcasts for Latter-day Saint women

  2. Jun 30

    28. Think, Feel, Do, Record: Using AI to Enhance Gospel Study with Mindy Zeigler

    Episode Summary Mindy Zeigler is a mentor of the power of gospel study and personal revelation in our lives. She shares the framework of “Think, Feel, Do, Record” as a meaningful way to study the scriptures. She also describes her personal experience using AI as a specifically directed tool to streamline how she captures, organizes, and records gospel study insights.    Highlights • How Mindy discovered Gospel Library and why it revolutionized her scripture study • Her two-year service mission teaching members how to use Gospel Library and receive personal revelation • The Think, Feel, Do, Record framework — drawn from quotes by President Monson and President Nelson — and how it leads to conversion • Why letting the Spirit teach you first (before podcasts, manuals, or outside resources) matters • A live walk-through of studying 1 Nephi 1:1 using Think, Feel, Do • How Mindy uses the pattern "The Lord that… He will…" from 1 Samuel 17:37 to build faith • How she uses ChatGPT as a tool to organize her personal revelation — not generate it • Practical tips for using AI within appropriate bounds to enhance (not replace) gospel learning • Encouragement for anyone who struggles to make scripture study consistent or meaningful    Key Quotes “The aim is to inspire individuals to think about, feel about, and then do something about living gospel principles. The objective is to develop faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and to become converted to His gospel.” –President Thomas S. Monson "Write the thoughts that come to your mind. Record your feelings, and follow through with actions that you are prompted to take. As you repeat this process day after day, month after month, year after year, you will grow into the principle of revelation." —President Russell M. Nelson "When challenges arise, instead of focusing only on the obstacle in front of us, we can remember the evidence of God's hand in our past… faith is often built by remembering." –Mindy Zeigler   Resources Mentioned • Gospel Library App (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) • ChatGPT (chatgpt.com) • 1 Nephi 1:1 • 1 Samuel 17:37 • President Thomas S. Monson, https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/liahona/2016/03/learn-of-me?lang=eng • President Russell M. Nelson, https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2018/04/revelation-for-the-church-revelation-for-our-lives?lang=eng   Connect & Subscribe If this episode resonated with you, share it with a friend who is growing in their gospel study. Subscribe to Grow in the Light wherever you listen to podcasts. Visit www.GrowintheLight.com for more resources to support you in your whole-souled growth.

  3. Apr 12

    27. Being a Wise Woman in a War Zone with Karen Young

    How do these Wise Woman skills of soulful alignment and having oil in our lamps apply when you find yourself in a war zone? Back in December I did a podcast with Karen Young, a friend and mentor who was living as a missionary in Qatar. Karen and her husband Rob are mentors for me of both saying yes to God in our lives and living together with vibrant interdependence as a husband and wife. This week in coaching Karen shared her experience with me about the war breaking out in the Middle East and being evacuated to Morocco. Her insights were powerful, and she gave permission to share it so we can all learn from her experience and reflect on what it means to be a Wise Woman in a war zone. 00:00 War Begins in Doha 02:11 Alarms and Shelter Routine 03:41 Ordered to Evacuate 07:27 Tears on the Way Out 10:34 Oil in the Lamp Resilience 16:31 Signs of the Times 21:24 Leaving Heart in Doha 23:06 Equanimity Means Crying

  4. Mar 12

    26. Meditation as a Way to Be with Jesus with Shauna Norton

    Emily interviews Shauna Norton, a meditation mentor and creator of the Refill My Soul app. They discuss using gospel-centered meditation to find peace and to connect with Jesus Christ when life doesn’t go according to plan. Shauna shares her experiences with unexpected “Plan B” turns, divorce and remarriage, and how a prompting led her to create meditations based on Christ’s teachings when she couldn’t find any. They discuss meditation as a way of being present like the Savior, setting intentions to ask, seek, and knock for revelation, and using breathwork to calm the nervous system. Shauna teaches that God offers assurances, shares examples of receiving them, and describes recognizing “divine signatures.” This episode concludes with a guided meditation by Shauna about Jesus Christ. Connect with Shauna: https://refillmysoul.com/ contact@refillmysoul.com Find the app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/refill-my-soul/id1497433293 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.refillmysoul.refill 00:28 Meet Shauna Norton 03:10 Why I Started Meditating 04:54 From Doing to Being 07:29 Learning Stillness 09:27 Refill My Soul 12:00 Ask Seek Knock 14:27 Breathwork Basics 16:02 A God of Assurances 21:34 Divine Signatures 23:11 Frequency of Heaven

  5. Feb 16

    25. The Sunday Pantry: How Food Nourishes Community with Shelli Spotts

    In this episode we welcome Shelli Spotts, a talented writer and teacher from Brigham Young University, to discuss an essay written for the Big Ocean Women newsletter entitled “I call it Community: Ponderings on the Sunday Pantry.” It is a connection in our nourishing our souls in body and heart, with food and belonging. Shelli shares her experiences of living in a close-knit neighborhood where people share ingredients and support each other, highlighting the importance of building community ties through food. We talk about the symbolic nature of food in connecting people, the significance of sharing traditions, and how food can be a powerful metaphor for life's experiences. The discussion also touches on how big businesses have commodified community interactions and the magic of fostering a gift economy. The episode concludes with a reflection on the role of food in bringing people together and the fulfillment that comes from nourishing others. Connect with Shelli: https://shelliraespotts.weebly.com/ Shelli’s Essay: “I Call it Community: Ponderings on the Sunday Pantry”   00:36 Shelli's Background and Writing Journey 01:14 The Symbolism of the Dutch Door 03:21 Community and Food: A Deep Connection 10:19 The Sunday Pantry Tradition 14:58 The Gift Economy and Community Support 19:31 The Power of Sharing Food 27:06 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

  6. Feb 6

    24. Awakened by Love with Whitney Archibald

    In this episode of Grow in the Light, Whitney Archibald shares her experience of being awakened by a new type of love following a severe accident. Whitney recounts the profound care she received from first responders, hospital staff, friends, and family, highlighting how their pure, Christ-like love impacted her. This experience enhanced her capacity to see and love others through the Savior's eyes. Whitney also discusses the importance of receiving love with humility and how such experiences can be a divine gift, enriching our ability to give and receive love. The episode emphasizes the interconnectedness of the soul, spirit, body, heart, and mind in understanding and experiencing love.   Visit us at GrowintheLight.com Connect with Whitney: https://www.familylabpodcast.com/home https://magazine.byu.edu/podcast/ email: whitney@howshemoms.com   00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:52 Paramedics and Family Support 04:14 Hospital Experience and Spiritual Insights 08:26 The Pure Love of Christ 12:01 Post-Recovery Reflections 17:02 Increased Capacity for Love 25:44 Acts of Love and Service 31:03 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

  7. Feb 2

    23. Transformed by Trauma: Lessons from Adversity with Whitney Archibald

    In this episode, Whitney Archibald, a mother of five and avid podcaster, opens up about a life-altering rock climbing accident. She details her incredible journey of physical recovery and spiritual growth, highlighting moments of profound divine connection during her darkest hours. We discuss the power of music as a form of communication with the soul and how important that has been for Whitney in both experiencing and processing through this transformation. Whitney shares insights on coping mechanisms, such as focusing on new abilities, the healing power of music, and the importance of maintaining a resilient mindset. Her story underscores the interconnectedness of body, spirit, heart, and mind in the growth and transformation of our souls. Visit us at GrowintheLight.com Connect with Whitney: https://www.familylabpodcast.com/home https://magazine.byu.edu/podcast/ email: whitney@howshemoms.com   00:55 Whitney's Background and Podcasting Passion 01:36 The Rock Climbing Accident 05:07 Processing the Accident and Divine Intervention 10:46 Music as a Healing Force 16:36 Physical and Emotional Recovery 19:18 Identity and Acceptance of New Limitations 25:54 Grieving the Loss of Expected Roles 27:51 Focusing on What I Can Do 32:31 Finding Respite and Coping Mechanisms 38:32 Rediscovering Fun and Creativity 44:11 Transformative Gifts and Spiritual Growth 48:37 The Power of Love and Relationships

  8. Jan 18

    22. Exploring Soulful Alignment with Kaylee Gwilliam

    In this episode, Kaylee interviews regular host Emily about the concept of soulful alignment. They discuss how integrating the body, spirit, heart, and mind can lead to a richer, more balanced life. Emily explains each aspect's role in soulful alignment and shares practical exercises, like Tai Chi movements, to help listeners engage with these different aspects of their soul. Emphasizing the importance of growth, joyful curiosity, and community, the conversation aims to help listeners connect with themselves, others, and the divine in a whole-souled way. Register here for the free monthly Gathering of Light to connect and grow with other women! 00:45 The Concept of Soulful Alignment 01:37 A Lesson from a Fuchsia Plant 05:11 Elements of the Soul 07:27 Understanding the Body 09:08 Understanding the Spirit 10:58 Understanding the Heart 15:27 Understanding the Mind 20:14 Integrating the Soul's Aspects 23:48 Personal Experiences and Growth Points 29:12 Practical Exercises for Soulful Alignment 42:54 Community and Collective Growth 44:44 Conclusion and Invitation to Join the Community

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    Emily Layton
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    2026
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