Hope Smiling Brightly with Amber Dawn Pearce Amber Dawn Pearce

Join me for a profound reflection on how God consecrates trials for our good. Through stories of how my family grew from 5 to 13 with 8 adopted siblings, I delve into the complexities and blessings found in life's challenges. I talk about how my upbringing taught me the power of discernment, unconditional love, freedom from victimhood, and finding joy in difficult circumstances. Inspired by Lehi's teachings to his son Jacob in 2 Nephi, this episode explores the miraculous transformation of pa...

In this episode I share another story from my childhood and what it taught me about finding solace in Christ. When we don't realize our worth we often fill that void with the wrong things. It can lead to weakness that feels impossible to overcome. Let me share with you the beautiful promises and insights on change that I found in a surprising place. I hope it gives you courage, as it did for me, to finally tackle overwhelming weakness.00:00 Opening and Introduction to Change00:30 ...

In this podcast episode, Amber shares personal stories and insights to encourage listeners to redefine their perceptions of wealth and worth through a Christ-centered lens. She recounts childhood memories of living in unconventional homes with a back-to-nature lifestyle, highlighting the contrast between societal measures of wealth and the true value found in a life centered on Christ, family, and service. The discussion delves into the pitfalls of comparing oneself to others and listen...

This episode recounts the powerful true story of Amber’s parents' transition from a life of substance abuse in a hippie commune to finding faith in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It covers their early life filled with drugs and searching for meaning, encounters with pivotal figures that sparked a desire for a better life, and the series of spiritual and personal transformations that led them to a devout Christian life. Their journey showcases the impact of sincere fait...

The Real Reason Why We Get Stuck in Fear In this episode, Amber Pearce shares her profound encounter with a homeless woman while waiting for her son, exploring the themes of choice, compassion, and divine guidance. She discusses the importance of understanding our divine assignments and the power of free will. Through personal reflections and biblical teachings, Amber highlights how incorrect perceptions of God fuel fear and hinder our spiritual growth. She urges listeners to engage in s...

In the inaugural episode of 'Hope Smiling Brightly,' Amber Dawn Pearce shares her journey from a unique upbringing to developing an unshaken faith in Christ. Raised off-grid by converted hippies in a large, blended family, Amber's life was far from ordinary, involving significant challenges and moments of introspection often mistaken for sadness. She discusses overcoming the 'happy when syndrome,' where joy is deferred to future circumstances, and recounts how striving for perfection led to e...