Best Jessica Southfield Podcasts (2024)

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029 The Joy of Sam || Natalie Hobbs 40:44

2y ago40:44

40:44

Natalie Hobbs shares her story of learning that her new baby, Sam, had been diagnosed with Down Syndrome. She talks about how she personally worked through the diagnosis and what it would mean for their family and their new son as well as the joy and happiness that Sam has brought to their family. THIS EPISODE’S PEBBLE: The pebble for this week is …

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028 "Casting" Aside Your Nets to Follow Him || Beverly Holloway 57:55

2+ y ago57:55

57:55

Casting director Beverly Holloway shares insights about what the faith-based film industry is like, the guidance and faith that led her to her vocation, and some behind-the-scenes tidbits about the hit streaming series “The Chosen.” THIS EPISODE’S PEBBLE: Reflect on Proverbs 3:5-6 which states, “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not …

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027 20 Years of an Olympic Friendship|| Drake Self & Lars Peterson 56:39

2+ y ago56:39

56:39

Aside from my husband and my dad, Lars Peterson and Drake Self have been some of the most influential men in my life. I’m so grateful for the chance to talk with them a bit about how they met while at the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics. C.S. Lewis Quote: "In friendship...we think we have chosen our peers. In reality a few years' difference in the dat…

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026 Helping Others Recognize Their Divine Potential || Darla Trendler 1:00:51

3y ago1:00:51

1:00:51

Have you ever wondered how to help your kids, or other youth in your life, recognize how amazing they are? Anne talks with Darla Trendler from the Spiritually Minded Women podcast about how to help others, especially youth, recognize their divine potential. The PEBBLE for the week: Share an encouraging, sincere compliment with a teen - or anyone - …

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025 Finding Faith in Finishing Strong || Deb & Kambree Austin 55:00

3y ago55:00

55:00

Deb & Kambree Austin talk about Kambree’s ability to overcome obstacles she has faced. With hemiplegic cerebral palsy, not many physical things come easy for Kambree but her grit and determination help her to move forward and have faith in the effort. Be sure to see the full show notes for references and resources. PEBBLE OF THE WEEK: Consider a pr…

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024 The Importance of True Friends || Jessa Sebastian & Erin Gurney 41:24

3y ago41:24

41:24

In this episode, Anne talks to her friends, Erin Gurney and Jessa Sebastian, about how to find the friends you need as well as the importance of effort and vulnerability in friendship. PEBBLE FOR THE WEEK: Try to go a little bit out of your comfort zone to reach out to a new (or old) friend sometime this week. For some, “going a little bit out of y…

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023 How to Harness Your Tragedies to Empower Others || Myrna Peterson 40:50

3+ y ago40:50

40:50

Myrna Peterson is a quadriplegic living in rural Northern Minnesota who is a proactive advocate for differently abled persons. She has done a TEDx Talk, broke a Guinness World Record and is a recipient of the very prestigious Andrus Award for Community Service. She says that she only has one thumb that moved but she has a mouth that doesn’t stop. A…

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022 Taking a Step Into the Dark: How to Find Your Path & Have the Courage to Follow It || Tessa & Jamis Buck (ENCORE) 44:23

3+ y ago44:23

44:23

Tessa and Jamis Buck share their story of doing their best to follow an inspired path even when it took them in an unexpected direction. PEBBLE FOR THIS WEEK: Be a first responder sometime this week. When you feel inspired to do something – whether for yourself or for someone else, just do it. Resources from this episode: Affiliate Disclaimer - As …

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021 Finding Inspired Balance in Parenting || Emily Jones 39:16

3+ y ago39:16

39:16

Emily Jones shares how the program that she developed with her husband David has blessed their lives through the development of an internal filter for their family’s use of technology. We also discuss this amazing generation of kids and the importance of inspiration in knowing how to parent and guide them. 2 PEBBLES OF THE WEEK: Take some time to a…

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020 Being an LGBTQ Ally: A Mother's Story || Kristen Coltrin 33:54

3+ y ago33:54

33:54

As a licensed clinical social worker, Kristen Coltrin had experiences working with and learning from the LGBTQ community. This helped to prepare her for when her professional life and her personal life would intersect. Check the full show notes for references, resources and ways to support the podcast. PEBBLE OF THE WEEK: Check out that list of Kri…

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019 Spreading Light Through Service to Others || Kelly McMurry 35:22

3+ y ago35:22

35:22

SHOWNOTES Kelly McMurry, founder of the nonprofit The Closet in Meridian Idaho, shares Pebbles of Light with countless youth by not only providing clothes for them but also helping them recognize their own light. PEBBLE OF THE WEEK: Help someone to recognize the love that God has for them - whether that is asking them something specific you can inc…

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018 Finding Simplicity in American Samoa || Melinda Clayville 44:39

3+ y ago44:39

44:39

Melinda Clayville documents her family adventures in American Samoa under the handle AmSamFam on Social Media and YouTube. In this interview, she shares a few of the things they learned as they moved their family of 5 across the ocean. PEBBLE OF THE WEEK: In one of my favorite talks, “Choose Ye This Day to Serve the Lord” by Julie B. Beck, she stat…

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017 Finding Inspired Balance in Your Relationships || Melinda Wheelwright Brown 45:16

3+ y ago45:16

45:16

Melinda Wheelwright Brown, author of "Eve and Adam: Discovering the Beautiful Balance," shares some wonderful insights about partnership. PEBBLE OF THE WEEK: Identify something in your life that you've been thinking of as a "sacrifice" that you can change to think of as an "investment." This can be related to a relationship with a partner, with a c…

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016 Amplifying the Light of Others || Kay West & Becky Squire 32:03

3+ y ago32:03

32:03

A wonderful interview with Kay West of A Worldwide Sisterhood and Becky Squire of Latter-day Woman Magazine about finding ways to amplify the light of others. PEBBLE OF THE WEEK: Share some light - whether your own or that of a friend, whether on social media or just sending a thought to a friend through text, email, Marco Polo, or a good old-fashi…

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015 The Role of Faith, Hope, and Angels in Times of Trial || Janet Rowley & Liz Jorgensen 50:24

3+ y ago50:24

50:24

In another mother-daughter interview, Janet Rowley and Liz Jorgensen share messages of tragedy, hope, faith, and angels. PEBBLE OF THE WEEK: Take 10 minutes to ponder on the angels that have supported and uplifted you in your life. Share this episode with a friend who has been an angel to you. RESOURCES: Affiliate Disclaimer - As an Amazon Associat…

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014 How to Manage the Ups and Downs When a Mission Is Cut Short || Neicia Silva & Trina Browning 43:02

3+ y ago43:02

43:02

If you were here last week, you heard a great interview with Trina Browning about her experience as a missionary mom. This week, we will be talking with Trina and her daughter Neicia about Neicia’s experience serving in the Zambia Lusaka Africa Mission. Neicia had wanted to go to a Third World country and she got her wish. While there, Neicia exper…

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013 You Are Hereby Called to Serve: Insights from a Missionary Mom || Trina Browning 41:04

4y ago41:04

41:04

Whether knocking on your door, riding a bike through your neighborhood, on a theater stage, or these days, on social media, you’ve likely seen some missionaries from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with their black nametags. Today we get to talk to a missionary mom and talk about what it’s like to send your kid to serve as a mission…

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012 How to Find Serenity in Nature & Help Others Do the Same || Maria Anderson Hormaza 38:08

4y ago38:08

38:08

SHOWNOTES In an interview with Maria Anderson Hormaza, we talk about the peace that can be found in spending time in nature. We also talk about the courage it can take to follow your dreams. RESOURCES: Affiliate Disclaimer - As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, we may earn advertising or referral fees from qualifying purch…

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011 Leaning on Friends and Family to Find Your Light & Follow Your Dreams || Elissa Grossell Dickey 26:51

4y ago26:51

26:51

An interview with Elissa Grossell Dickey, whose debut novel, “The Speed of Light,” (links below) comes out March 1st 2021 with Lake Union Publishing. Like the main character in her novel, Elissa has been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. She shares the strength she received from friends and family as she coped with the diagnosis process. She also …

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010 How to Focus on that which Matters Most: Lessons from a Broken Christmas Ornament 6:30

4y ago6:30

6:30

A few years ago, we came home to a toppled Christmas tree and shattered ornaments. The experience taught us a valuable lesson about what is most important to have in our home. RESOURCES: “For Peace at Home” by Richard G. Scott Follow Anne: Website: www.annemaxson.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pebblesoflight Instagram: @PebblesOfLight This …

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009 Of Mind, Heart and Body - Finding Your Personal Strength || Teri Hoeksema 31:19

4y ago31:19

31:19

Teri Hoeksema is the owner of “Forever Fit” a personal fitness training studio in Idaho. On her website, it says, “Beauty is not perfection, skinny isn't necessarily beautiful. What is truly beautiful, is confidence in oneself; and the recognition that we are who we are, for a very important reason.” I love how her take on personal health ties in w…

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008 How to Focus on the Light During Times of Weariness 20:06

4y ago20:06

20:06

Doctrine & Covenants 64:33-34 states, “Be not weary in well-doing, for you are laying the foundation of a great work.” But what happens if you are weary? What happens if you are exhausted, burned out, over-stretched, and just need a break? This week, Anne shares some tips about overcoming (and allowing) those feelings of weariness. PEBBLE OF THE WE…

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007 How to Harness Your Tragedies to Empower Others || Myrna Peterson 38:39

4y ago38:39

38:39

Myrna Peterson is a quadriplegic living in rural Northern Minnesota who is a proactive advocate for differently abled persons. She has done a TEDx Talk, broke a Guinness World Record and is a recipient of the very prestigious Andrus Award for Community Service. She says that she only has one thumb that moved but she has a mouth that doesn’t stop. A…

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006 Taking a Step Into the Dark: How to Find Your Path & Have the Courage to Follow It || Tessa & Jamis Buck 43:29

4y ago43:29

43:29

Tessa and Jamis Buck share their story of doing their best to follow an inspired path even when it took them in an unexpected direction. PEBBLE FOR THIS WEEK: Be a first responder sometime this week. When you feel inspired to do something – whether for yourself or for someone else, just do it. Resources from this episode: Affiliate Disclaimer - As …

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005 The Importance of Effort & Vulnerability in Friendship || Jessa Sebastian & Erin Gurney 20:46

4y ago20:46

20:46

In this episode, Anne talks to her friends, Erin Gurney and Jessa Sebastian about the importance of effort and vulnerability when it comes to building the foundation of a friendship. PEBBLE FOR THE WEEK: Go a little bit out of your comfort zone to reach out to a new friend sometime this week. For some, “going a little bit out of your comfort zone” …

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004 How to Find the Friends You Need (and Those that Need You) || Jessa Sebastian & Erin Gurney 23:34

4y ago23:34

23:34

Have you ever wished there was an app to help you meet new friends? Sometimes, it can be tricky to navigate new friendships at this station in life. In this episode, Anne talks to her friends, Erin Gurney and Jessa Sebastian, about how to find the friends you need. PEBBLE FOR THE WEEK: Read through that quote from C.S. Lewis – I’ll put it in the sh…

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003 How to Feel God's Love for YOU 14:00

4y ago14:00

14:00

After last week's episode about finding ways to be a light to others by asking what God would have you say or do for them, this week we flip the script and talk about how to know what God would say to you. Anne shares her experience of working to discover her love for God after recognizing His love for her. She shares messages from faith leaders th…

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002 How to Move Forward When Serving Others Feels Awkward 12:10

4y ago12:10

12:10

When is a time that you have felt awkward when following through on a prompting to help lift someone else? In this episode, Anne shares 3 experiences where she has felt inspired to say or do something that pushed her out of her comfort zone as well as the blessings that came from following through on that inspiration. PEBBLE FOR THIS WEEK: Think ab…

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001 By Large or Small Acts, You Can Be a Light to Others 15:07

4y ago15:07

15:07

Anne shares the backstory of Pebbles of Light and why this message of light is so important to her. She discusses how those who share light with us can do the big thing, the little thing or even the thing that you aren’t even aware of. RESOURCES Jeffrey R. Holland quote about angels Jeffrey R. Holland quote about being known to God FIND ME HERE Web…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Jessica Southfield Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Pebbles of Light

Anne Maxson

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029 The Joy of Sam || Natalie Hobbs 40:44

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028 "Casting" Aside Your Nets to Follow Him || Beverly Holloway 57:55

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027 20 Years of an Olympic Friendship|| Drake Self & Lars Peterson 56:39

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026 Helping Others Recognize Their Divine Potential || Darla Trendler 1:00:51

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025 Finding Faith in Finishing Strong || Deb & Kambree Austin 55:00

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024 The Importance of True Friends || Jessa Sebastian & Erin Gurney 41:24

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023 How to Harness Your Tragedies to Empower Others || Myrna Peterson 40:50

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022 Taking a Step Into the Dark: How to Find Your Path & Have the Courage to Follow It || Tessa & Jamis Buck (ENCORE) 44:23

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021 Finding Inspired Balance in Parenting || Emily Jones 39:16

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020 Being an LGBTQ Ally: A Mother's Story || Kristen Coltrin 33:54

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019 Spreading Light Through Service to Others || Kelly McMurry 35:22

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018 Finding Simplicity in American Samoa || Melinda Clayville 44:39

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017 Finding Inspired Balance in Your Relationships || Melinda Wheelwright Brown 45:16

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016 Amplifying the Light of Others || Kay West & Becky Squire 32:03

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015 The Role of Faith, Hope, and Angels in Times of Trial || Janet Rowley & Liz Jorgensen 50:24

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014 How to Manage the Ups and Downs When a Mission Is Cut Short || Neicia Silva & Trina Browning 43:02

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013 You Are Hereby Called to Serve: Insights from a Missionary Mom || Trina Browning 41:04

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012 How to Find Serenity in Nature & Help Others Do the Same || Maria Anderson Hormaza 38:08

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011 Leaning on Friends and Family to Find Your Light & Follow Your Dreams || Elissa Grossell Dickey 26:51

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010 How to Focus on that which Matters Most: Lessons from a Broken Christmas Ornament 6:30

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009 Of Mind, Heart and Body - Finding Your Personal Strength || Teri Hoeksema 31:19

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008 How to Focus on the Light During Times of Weariness 20:06

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007 How to Harness Your Tragedies to Empower Others || Myrna Peterson 38:39

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006 Taking a Step Into the Dark: How to Find Your Path & Have the Courage to Follow It || Tessa & Jamis Buck 43:29

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005 The Importance of Effort & Vulnerability in Friendship || Jessa Sebastian & Erin Gurney 20:46

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004 How to Find the Friends You Need (and Those that Need You) || Jessa Sebastian & Erin Gurney 23:34

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003 How to Feel God's Love for YOU 14:00

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002 How to Move Forward When Serving Others Feels Awkward 12:10

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001 By Large or Small Acts, You Can Be a Light to Others 15:07

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