I had a wonderful and unique upbringing raised off grid by addict hippies who converted to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. We ending up becoming a family of 15 including 8 adopted siblings. Yep, I know what it’s like to live in a home with dirt floors, and no plumbing or electricity. Oh I’ve got stories. You’ll hear a lot of them here. But the most important thing I share is what my life has taught me about the power of Jesus Christ. That answer you've been seeking. That cha ...
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Have you ever wondered what it may have been like when the Savior was born? Common sense would make you wonder if Mary had another woman there to assist her. As I imagined that woman, a story and beautiful lesson came to life. As women we have a noble calling to help bring the Savior into the world. In the process we will find healing in our own li…
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In this episode, I reflect on President Russell M. Nelson's advice to choose to believe in Jesus Christ despite doubts or challenges. I share my personal experiences growing up in the gospel, the trials my faith has faced, and how I have strengthened my testimony. From overcoming doubts with the help of faithful sources to understanding Satan's tac…
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Do The Thing That Requires A Miracle
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“Seek and expect miracles!” I can’t count how many times I have heard this quoted, but how do we implement it? In this episode I share personal stories and insights on we can become more miracle minded. We explore lessons from the story of the Brother of Jared in the Book of Mormon and what we can learn about bringing more miracles into our lives. …
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As a little girl I asked my father why God lets some of His children suffer, what followed was a lesson I will never forget. It helped me realize the importance of using our unique gifts and resources to relieve each other’s suffering. My unique upbringing allowed me to witness a lot of kindness given and received. It cultivated a desire in me to u…
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Bringing Extraordinary Results To Your Life Through One Simple Daily Action
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Join me as I share a personal story of overcoming adversity and achieving my dreams through the power of small, daily actions. Drawing from my experiences growing up in challenging environments and enduring bullying in school, I share how setting incremental goals and maintaining faith led to transformative results. I also detail what I learned wov…
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How God can Consecrate every trial for our good.
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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 …
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Achieving Change That Feels Impossible
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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…
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How to Find True Wealth and Worth.
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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 val…
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LSD to LDS: How my parents found Christ in the middle of a hippie commune.
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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 …
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The Real Reason Why We Get Stuck In Fear
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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 bibli…
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Unshaken Faith: Embracing God's Power and Promises
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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. S…
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