Carly Robison from A Light in the Darkness shares tips and strategies to get through dark times in your life, in a way that will help you to use them to become BETTER instead of BITTER. She and her guests will give specific lessons on how they got through their trials, or live with them as they stick around for long periods of time. You will find strength, hope, love, and a better understanding of why God allows us to suffer. This is a Christian podcast, using faith based principles as a way to find light in your own personal darkness.
Episodes
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
A Light In the Darkness Episode 32 - Knudsen Family
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
In this episode Carly talks with Travis, Becky, and Averi Knudsen. They share about Averi's journey with Cystic Fibrosis: the hard times, the blessings, the way has affected their family, and the miracles they have seen in her 19 years of living with CF. Averi started an instagram account called Breathe With Averi where she shares her story, her inspiration, and information about Cystic Fibrosis. She is an amazing young woman, and the Knudsen Family radiates the light and hope they have found through their faith.
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
A Light In the Darkness Episode 31 - Casey McFarland
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Casey McFarland joins us on the podcast to talk about his own personal faith crisis. He teaches us things we can do if we are experiencing one ourselves, have a family member who is facing something similar, or would like to show up better for those friends and neighbors who may be feeling the same way. He gives us a lot of thought provoking insight in an episode I hope every Latter Day Saint would take the time to listen to.
You can find the You Tube interview I mentioned here.
You can see Casey's photography here.
You can find out more about going on tour with Casey here.
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
A Light In the Darkness Episode 30 - Jenny Gunnell
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Jenny Gunnell stops by the podcast to share her journey with infertility, adoption, living with stage 4 cancer, and losing her mom after a short 7 week cancer journey herself. Jenny is someone who I have always looked up to. She radiates the Light of our Savior. You will be blessed to learn from her through this conversation.
You can read more about Jenny's story, and find the most recent updates on her journey here.
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
A Light In the Darkness Episode 29 - Bostyn Moody
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Bostyn Corrigan Moody stops by to share an AMAZING story of resilience and faith through some of the most difficult trials anyone has had to face. She talks about how the murder of her dad and subsequent emotional abuse by her first step dad played a big part into her developing an eating disorder. She is only 18 years old, but is wise beyond her years. She teaches us how to help our teens if we think they may be experiencing something similar, and how turning towards music has helped her heal.
You can find a video of a song Bostyn wrote called "In Your Arms Again" here.
You can watch a video of Bostyn and her twin Bailey singing here.
You can find more information about her story, and her mom Ashlee Boyson here and on her instagram here.
If you or someone you know is suffering with an eating discorder, please reach out to someone you trust. You can also find some resources here.
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
A Light In the Darkness Episode 28 - Todd Sylvester
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
We are so excited to be able to share this conversation with Todd Sylvester: Author, Speaker, and Mental Fitness Coach. Todd shares his story of becoming addicted to drugs and alcohol at a VERY young age, the damage it did to his life, and the miraculous way he found healing and light. Todd now uses his own experience to help others through their own struggles.
You can find more information about Todd's books, speaking engagements, coaching opportunities here.
You can listen to Todd's Beliefcast here.
You can get daily inspiration from Todd on his Instagram found here.
Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
A Light In the Darkness Episode 27 - Mindi Barker
Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
Mindi Barker is the wife of a “ridiculously good looking man” and mother of 6 amazing children and one incredible son in law. She was raised in Sandy, Utah by the most caring parents, who instilled in her a love of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. She has a zest for life that is contagious, and she loves to make people laugh. She always looks for the bright side in everything she does and you will rarely see her without a smile on her face. Mindi thoroughly enjoys music, playing the piano, singing, reading, cooking, running, kayaking, speaking, teaching seminary, serving the youth, playing basketball and pickleball, playing board games and spending time with her family. She is a BYU sports fanatic and LOVES football season! She has been married for 25 years and finds joy in just about everything.
Her life hasn’t always been easy though. Mindi will share with us her journey through her father’s murder, struggle with infertility and multiple miscarriages, battle with depression and anxiety, and the heartache of watching her teenage daughter go through cancer. There have been times she truly understood why someone would want to end their life, but she is here to tell you there are ways to find peace and hope, through the Savior, Jesus Christ, and the people He puts in your life along the way.
Wednesday Oct 27, 2021
A Light In The Darkness Episode 26 - Has the Day of Miracles Ceased?
Wednesday Oct 27, 2021
Wednesday Oct 27, 2021
Moroni 7:35-37 "Has the Day of Miracles Ceased?" Carly Robison shares the literal miracle she has experienced the past couple of months, and encourages her listeners to look for miracles in their own lives.
Podcast episode about Carly's sister can be found here.
Podcast interview with Carly's therapist can be found here.
More information about EMDR can be found here.
Monday Apr 19, 2021
A Light In the Darkness Episode 25 - Life Back To Normal......But Better
Monday Apr 19, 2021
Monday Apr 19, 2021
It’s been a long, long time since I’ve had a new podcast episode. There have been some very difficult, excruciatingly painful things going on in my life. I’m not able to talk about them at this time. But they have made it so I haven’t been able to do interviews and produce new episodes. I promise when I’m able I will be right back here, sharing inspiring stories with you.
But I have been prompted for a while to do a short episode about thoughts I have had as the world starts to open back up, and we return to our “normal” lives. It's my hope and prayer that it will be our life back to normal, but better.
Talks Carly refers to in the Episode:
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/04/34eyring?lang=eng
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/04/36nelson?lang=eng
Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
A Light In the Darkness Episode 24 - Gratitude with Carly Robison
Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
This week Carly talks about the power of gratitude in our lives and how it can actually help you when you are going through difficult times. She shares her own experiences, quotes from talks she loves, and the thoughts of two of her friends. Carly hopes that this episode can help you get through your own dark times, including as we all deal with many challenges due to COVID-19.
Here are the links for Jeanette's practice and infertility group: https://www.facebook.com/RisingLotusCounselingServices/ SLC Infertility Support Group
Here is the link to Camille Johnson's podcast: Finding the Floor
The link to the talk Carly quoted: Grateful In Any Circumstances by Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
A Light In the Darkness Episode 23 - Mark Davis
Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
Mark Davis is a husband, dad, and awesome DJ. In this episode he shares with us his experiences of growing up with a dad who had a severe form of Multiple Sclerosis, that left him physically and eventually even mentally impaired. As an adult his worst fear was realized when he was also diagnosed with MS. Mark tells the lessons he had learned from his dad, the tender mercies and miracles that have carried him, and the wonderful people who have supported him through this journey.
Mark talked about a new treatment that put his MS into remission. His doctor has unfortunately since retired, but you can find more information here. He has had friends do the same treatment here with miraculous results, just like his. https://hsctmexico.com/
If you want to contact Mark you can email him at spindoctormd@hotmail.com
Wednesday Nov 11, 2020
A Light In the Darkness Episode 22- Gina Hansen
Wednesday Nov 11, 2020
Wednesday Nov 11, 2020
In this episode I talk to my friend Gina Hansen. We talk about her life, family, and a miraculous experience that they all went through just about a year ago.
Gina Gates Hansen was born in Richfield, Utah and grew up there until she was 12 and we moved to South Jordan, Ut. Gina grew up with 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Gina tried school and different jobs after graduating high school, and her parents and some of her family moved to St. George. She decided to I moved there and attend college at Dixie, where she met her husband Paul. He joined the Army National Guard shortly after they were married. Gina’s husband has been deployed 2 times, and has come home safe and he works so hard for us. Together Gina and Paul have 7 kids. They have had their ups and downs, but the gospel, Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father get them through them.
Wednesday Nov 04, 2020
A Light In the Darkness Episode 21 - Heidi Swapp
Wednesday Nov 04, 2020
Wednesday Nov 04, 2020
Heidi Swapp is a busy wife and mom to five amazing kids ranging from 13-23 years old. She’s the creative force behind her own brand of signature craft and memory-keeping products which can be found online and in craft stores throughout the world. In 2015 Heidi and her family suffered a devastating loss as her 16 year old son Cory died by suicide. I have been amazed at her strength and resilience as she faced this terrible heartache in the public eye, with her large social media following rallying behind her. Heidi has continued to share and connect, becoming an advocate for suicide prevention through community events and her podcast called Light the Fight, where she talks about how important it is to have a genuine relationship with your children.
To find resources as a parent or a teacher, or to listen to her podcast, Light the Fight, click here: https://www.lightthefight.com
To contact Heidi, learn more about her story, or find information about her memory keeping products, click here: https://www.heidiswapp.com
The website/app Heidi talked about, that is a great local to Utah resource for people who are feeling suicidal, or if you want to report anonymously that you are worried about someone: https://safeut.med.utah.edu
Click here for more resources and the national support hotline, click here: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Tuesday Nov 03, 2020
Tuesday Nov 03, 2020
This is a bonus episode of my A Light In the Darkness Podcast. It has been 12 long years since my younger sister Brooke Jarrett left this earthly life. This episode is airing on her Angelversary. I wanted to talk about my sister’s story for a few reasons. First of all, she suffered through mental health challenges for a lot of her life and ended up dying by suicide. Since that time I have wanted to honor her by trying to help end the stigma of people suffering from mental health issues, and also open up about how suicide affects family members, so that hopefully if I know anyone who is feeling suicidal, they can think of me and how HARD my life has been without my sister here with me, and know that they have someone in their life who would feel the same way. Secondly, I understand that each trial that I have been through has shaped me into who I am. As I talk on this podcast, I draw upon my experiences to relate to my guests and my audience, and also offer thoughts and advice on how to face difficult things. So by sharing my story I hope that those of you listening will be able to face the difficult things you are going through in your own lives as well.
Wednesday Oct 28, 2020
A Light In the Darkness Episode 19 - Zach Spafford
Wednesday Oct 28, 2020
Wednesday Oct 28, 2020
To read the article Zach talked about, discussing the Atonement, and get a handout about how to discuss pornography with your kids, go to my website here: https://carlyrobison.org/2020/10/28/1713/
Find out more about Zach's coaching a program, get some free tools, and even find extra support for wives who are dealing with a husband who is overcoming pornography use, click here: https://www.zachspafford.com
Listen to Zach's Podcast here: https://www.zachspafford.com/podcast
Wednesday Oct 14, 2020
A Light In the Darkness Episode18 - Heidi Hamilton
Wednesday Oct 14, 2020
Wednesday Oct 14, 2020
Heidi was raised by wonderful parents, Dan & Patricia Potts in West Jordan, UT. She has 3 sisters, and they adopted her brother when she was about 15. Heidi went to Snow College after high school and met her husband, Jason Hamilton, who had just returned from his mission. They got married in the Salt Lake City Temple in May of 2000. Heidi graduated from the University of Utah in 2002 with a degree in communications and business. She worked for the Forest Service for 8 years before she had my first baby, and then became a stay-at-home mom. Heidi and Jason now have 6 children. She enjoys being a mother and wife. She also enjoys reading, trail running, hiking, triathlons, family history, digital scrapbooking, and traveling.
In this episode Heidi Hamilton then tells us about her sweet son Link. She talks about all of the tender mercies that came from his short life, and shares about him ultimately passing away suddenly due to Sudden Unexplained Infant Death, or SIDS. Heidi gives us some of the strategies she uses in her life as she has dealt with grief and heartache over losing her sweet baby boy, and trying to help her family heal from such a devastating loss.
You can reach out to Heidi through her email at sunkist64@hotmail.com
To read more about Link's story read Heidi's blog here: http://jhhamiltonhappenings.blogspot.com/p/links-story.html?m=1
To learn more about SIDS or support their research efforts, click here: https://www.sids.org/
The talk Heidi shared that changed her perspective: https://devotionalarchive.byuh.edu/node/332.html
To learn more or donate to the Ronald McDonald house in Utah click here: https://connect.clickandpledge.com/w/Form/abf36fa8-4e83-4397-b7f5-062090a878ec
To learn more or donate to the Ronald McDonald House in Philadelphia click here: https://www.philarmh.org/donate/
To learn more about the Family History Work the Hampton's do on Link's angelversary click here: https://www.familysearch.org/en/
Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
A Light In the DarknessEpisode 17 - Tiffany Jarrett
Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
Tiffany Jarrett grew up in Orem Utah as an active member of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Her dad is a convert, and her mom has 7 kids in her family and is one of only 3 active members. Tiffany feels super lucky that they were able to stay active and give her that in her life. Although Tiffany did not attend college, she did put 2 husbands through so that should count for something!
Tiffany shares with us the story of her first marriage to a BYU football player who used steroids to help him "fit in" with the other talented players, which eventually ended up with him being addicted to meth and in and out of jail. She tells of the difficult times throughout the next 6 years, that ultimately ended in divorce.
Tiffany is currently married to an amazing man (MY BROTHER) whom she plans to keep forever. Together they have 3 miracle children that are their world, and 2 golden doodles that are part of the family too! She gets to stay at home with her kids which is a dream come true, and also does lots of designing, staging, woodworking on the side! Nick and Tiffany just built a new home in Mapleton Utah, and are loving their new area and home!
If you want to get in tough with tiffany she can be reached at tiffanyjarrett12@gmail.com
The book that was life changing for Tiffany to read: He Did Deliver Me From Bondage
The LDS Addiction Recovery program can be found HERE
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
A Light In the Darkness Episode 16 - David Chatterton *EXTENDED EPISODE*
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
David Chatterton was born and raised in Murray, Utah, and is the 4th of 5 children. David is married to Lindsy Chatterton and together they have 3 children, Tate, Niya, and Zoey; with losses of baby Mack, Arie and Liam. Their family lives in South Jordan, Utah and enjoy the outdoors, yard work, managing their rental properties, and spending time together. David has worked for University of Utah Health for 18 years, with more than 15 of those years in progressive management. He is a licensed Registered Nurse and has a Master’s of Science Degree in Nursing.
David shares with us in this extended episode a story full of heartache, fear, strength, hope, faith, and miracles. When he was a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints he was kidnapped at gunpoint and held for ransom for 3 days. He shares lessons and strategies he has learned throughout his experiences that have shaped him into the man he is today.
David is a humanitarian with a special interest in healthcare for the immigrant populations, and is an active board member with Healing Hands for Haiti. He and his wife also have their own non-profit "Haiti's Heart" and together have spent over 18 years dedicating heart, faith, time and family serving those in need.
http://www.healinghandsforhaiti.org
Wednesday Sep 23, 2020
A Light In the Darkness Episode 15 - Nathan Ogden
Wednesday Sep 23, 2020
Wednesday Sep 23, 2020
Nathan Ogden has taught thousands how to conquer their fears and move from paralysis to progress through eliminating excuses in their lives. He is a wheelchair athlete, co-creator of the non-profit Chair The Hope, and author of the book Unfrozen and co-authored Resilience and Leadership In Trying Times, both #1 Bestsellers. Nathan is a highly sought-after international keynote speaker, trainer, and coach.
Nathan loves to live life and has experienced snow skiing, snorkeling, skydiving, completing a half triathlon, rappelling off a 150-foot cliff, and morerecently riding a hand-powered bicycle 1,200 miles with his family raising money for, and personally delivering wheelchairs needed in underdeveloped countries. Nathan lives in Boise, Idaho, and is married to a beautiful wife with four children. His courage and determination give hope and power to all who know him and hear his messages.
If you want to contact Nathan for a speaking engagement, or to speak with him personally, you can connect with him at https://nathanogden.com
If you want to learn more about, or donate to, his nonprofit organization Chair The Hope, you can find information here: https://chairthehope.org
Wednesday Sep 16, 2020
A Light In the Darkness Episode 14 - Laura Woodruff
Wednesday Sep 16, 2020
Wednesday Sep 16, 2020
Today we are doing things a little differently. I am speaking with Laura Woodruff, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, about the importance of taking our mental health seriously, and how to deal with grief and trauma in our lives. Laura got her Bachelors and Masters Degree in Social Work from Brigham Young University and has been a therapist for 22 years. She specializes in working with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and grief work and works with teens, couples, individuals and families. Laura has been trained in EMDR, and has enjoyed utilizing this tool to help people with PTSD. For the first ten years of her career Laura worked with teens and families at a crisis center for youth, as well as various residential treatment centers for youth. Then for ten years she worked at Family Services for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and for the last 2-3 years Laura has had her own practice situated in West Jordan, Utah. Laura has been married for 24 years, and has five kids. In her spare time, she enjoys gardening, photography, and spending time with her family and two dogs.
The talk Laura shared from President Russell M. Nelson: Drawing the Power Of Jesus Christ Into Our Lives
Wednesday Sep 09, 2020
A Light in the Darkness Episode 13 - Brandie Paterakis
Wednesday Sep 09, 2020
Wednesday Sep 09, 2020
Brandie Paterakis graduated from the University of Utah with her Masters Degree in Social work. She has a true love for life and it is apparent in her larger than life positive attitude, and her ability to make her home an energetic environment. Brandie enjoys spending time with her husband of 22 years, and her four dramatic teenage daughters. They enjoy being fun and crazy, while always looking for projects and activities to do together as a family.
Brandie shares with us the story of her father, Fire Fighter Robin L. Pilcher. Captain Pilcher passed away due to pancreatic cancer, which he got due to breathing in toxins while being a part of Utah's Task Force 1, who were sent to New York to help with recovery efforts after September 11th. Brandie talks about how her dad taught her to use humor and laughter to get through difficult times. She shares amazing stories from his experiences, and really helps us to remember there are people who are STILL suffering from the effects of the attacks that day.
You can learn more about Captain Pilcher and other heroes here: https://heroslastcall.wordpress.com
You can contact Brandie at South Point Counseling Services, or on social media @BrandiePilcherPaterakis
You can learn more about the FealGood Foundation and how to help other first responders here: https://fealgoodfoundation.com
You can see the pictures Brandie mentioned of her father and their family in a blog post I wrote about this episode here: