Hope Smiling Brightly with Amber Dawn Pearce
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 change you've hoped for. That struggle you want to overcome. The goal you want to reach. It is all in Jesus Christ. Christ can be your coach, your mentor, your motivational speaker, your healer. After living a life seeking hope and help from every solution out there I finally learned how to access the power of change through Christ.
Episodes
21 episodes
#21 Living The Gospel of Joy vs. The Gospel Burden
How can two people be a part of the same church, doing the same things every day but one feels joy and the other feels burden? I know because I have been both people.I've recently seen a trend where the solution is to live the gospel acc...
#20 Partnering With God To Find And Carry Out Your Purpose
I get asked all the time how I figured out what God was calling me to do. As God has recently thrown me another curve ball concerning what He wants for me and this podcast I thought it would be the perfect time to share my journey and the valua...
#19 The Joy of Christmas: a true story of an unexpected Christmas miracle
One of my favorite things to do in December is ready short, heart warming Christmas stories. 20 years ago God gave me a true Christmas story of my own and for this Christmas I decided it was time to tell it. We often think of the miracle ...
#18 Trusting in God and His Promises
I used to feel so frustrated when someone would tell me to "just give your burden to the Lord." It sounded easy enough, but I had no idea how to do it. When I asked anyone to tell me how, I was never given a clear, actionable answer. Then...
#17 Accessing the power that God makes available to covenant keepers.
I recently asked myself, "Do I really know how to access the power God makes available to covenant keepers?" Pres. Nelson expressed the need for this knowledge but I don't think I ever let it sink in. Then I had an experience...
Episode #16 Keeping our lamps trimmed and burning.
Episode OverviewWhat is it to keep our lamps "trimmed?" In this episode, we explore the profound symbolism of trimming our lamps to shine the covenant light of Christ brightly. Drawing from scripture, prophetic counsel, and...
#15 Part 3 The Inherent power within every Woman in Zion.
Welcome back, friends! I'm so excited to kick off Season 2 of Hope Smiling Brightly with the final part of this powerful series on what it really means to be a woman in Zion. In this episode, we’re diving into the the second word I found repeat...
#14 PART 2 Stepping into your powerful and majestic role as a Woman in Zion
This is part 2 in a series where we explore divine truths of what it is to be a woman in Zion. How do I discover my unique role as a woman in God’s plan? How do I explain to my daughter why she can’t hold the priesthood? How do I overcome...
#13 PART 1 The powerful and majestic role of Women in Zion.
The Powerful and Majestic Role of a Woman in ZionTo be able to see our role clearly as Women in Zion and step into that role fully is to bring the power of Jesus Christ into our lives. But with the influence of the world, our view can g...
#12 Bringing The Power of Jesus Christ Into Your Life
We are living in a day where the power of Jesus Christ is essential yet Satan is very clever in deceiving people into diminishing this power in their lives. In this episode we discuss profound insights on the power of Christ's name and how to b...
#11 Help Bring Christ Into The World
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 ...
#10 Choose to Believe
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 ...
#9 Do The Thing That Requires A Miracle
“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 o...
#8 Does God Cause Our Suffering?
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.
#7 Bringing Extraordinary Results To Your Life Through One Simple Daily Action
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 setti...
#6 How God can Consecrate every trial for our good.
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 m...
#5 Achieving Change That Feels Impossible
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 ...
#4 How to Find True Wealth and Worth.
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...
#3 LSD to LDS: How my parents found Christ in the middle of a hippie commune.
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 dr...
#2 The Real Reason Why We Get Stuck In Fear
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 th...
#1 Unshaken Faith: Embracing God's Power and Promises
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 ...