Episode: Two Missions, One Savior — Finding Covenant Joy in Brazil 🇧🇷 and South Korea 🇰🇷
Guests: Amelia Sommercorn (Curitiba, Brazil Mission) & Taylor Colman (Seoul South, Korea Mission)
Summary:
Two returned missionaries share powerful lessons from their service in Brazil and Korea—and how faith in Jesus Christ helped them find covenant joy that continues long after the nametag comes off. Host Amy Beck talks with them about humility, language miracles, overcoming perfectionism, and learning to depend completely on the Savior.
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Scriptures: Ether 12:27 • Helaman 5:12 • Mosiah 18:9
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New & Everlasting: The Podcast Finding Covenant Joy in Everyday Living.
Dr. Mark T. Saunders joins Amy Beck to explore what it truly means to feast upon the words of Christ. Together they discuss how trusting in the Lord and learning through the Holy Ghost can deepen our relationship with the Savior.
Through his book Learning to Trust in the Lord: Who Is Still a God of Miracles, Dr. Saunders invites listeners to find joy in revelation, confidence in God’s timing, and peace in the process of spiritual growth.
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In Part 2 of my interview with Dr. Trina Boice, we continue exploring six Hebrew words that reveal the depth of covenant joy.
This episode focuses on Korban (to draw near), Hasidut (devotion), and Shema (to hear and obey)—three sacred patterns that help us come closer to God and live as His covenant people.
We also discuss how temple symbolism, joy, and daily devotion intertwine across the scriptures and our modern lives.
💛 Dr. Boice’s new book releases this November—details in the show notes.
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🕊️ Keep finding covenant joy in everyday living.
In Part 1 of this 2-part episode, Amy Beck is joined by Dr. Trina Boice to explore the Hebrew language of covenant faith.
Together they unpack three transformative words from the Old Testament:
These words reveal how deeply the Lord’s covenants are rooted in love, holiness, and divine readiness.
🎧 Tune in next week for Part 2, featuring three more Hebrew words that bring even greater insight into God’s eternal character.
This is my recap of the Sunday Afternoon Session of the October 2025 General Conference.
Highlights include:
Elder Bednar on the “pleasing bar of judgment” and agency
Elder Holland’s son, Matthew, on Jonah and mercy in the fall
Elder Godoy on gratitude and discipleship without complaints
Elder Renlund on aligning with Christ (RMN ethos)
President Oaks on family, sealing power, and eternal destiny
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This is my recap of the Sunday Morning Session of the October 2025 General Conference. Don't forget to check out my Saturday Morning, Afternoon, and Evening Session recaps!
Sunday morning messages include:
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland on evidences of truth and the Book of Mormon
Elder James E. Evanson on service and discipleship
Elder Ulisses Soares on temperance as spiritual reinforcement
Elder Peter M. Johnson on ministering to the unseen
Elder D. Todd Christofferson on turning to Christ and living
Andrea Muñoz Spannaus on a testimony of prophets and seers
President Henry B. Eyring on being proved through trials
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In this episode, Amy Beck recaps the Saturday Evening Session of the October 2025 General Conference, sharing highlights about new beginnings, charity, obedience, and healing through Jesus Christ.
Elder Patrick Kearon — Christ offers endless new beginnings through His Atonement.
Sister Tamara W. Dennis — The second great commandment: love and cheer one another on.
Steven C. Barlow — The beauty of affectionate obedience and gratitude to God.
Elder William K. Jackson — Ministering is about people, not programs.
Elder Neil L. Andersen — The Savior heals both the sinner and the sinned against.
Amy reflects on how these teachings invite us to cast out self-defeating voices, offer love without judgment, and trust that Christ’s grace renews us endlessly.
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In this episode of New & Everlasting: The Podcast Finding Covenant Joy in Everyday Living, Amy Beck recaps the Saturday Afternoon Session of the October 2025 General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
From testimony and sacrifice to belonging and growth, each talk carried a witness of covenant joy and divine connection:
Elder Ronald A. Rasband — Reflections on the 30th anniversary of The Family: A Proclamation to the World and how its revealed principles still guide families in every circumstance.
Chad H. Webb — The Holy Ghost as the perfect tutor in lifelong discipleship.
Elder Jeremy R. Jaggi — The power of altars and personal sacrifice as symbols of our willingness to draw near to God.
Elder Kevin G. Brown — A bold testimony of the Holy Ghost’s witness and the eternal nature of personal testimony.
Elder Gerrit W. Gong — Covenant belonging and Christlike inclusion in a worldwide church family.
Elder Michael Cziesla — The small and simple things that sustain faith through generations.
Elder Quentin L. Cook — The joy of nurturing new and returning members as we all walk the covenant path.
Amy also shares her own reflections on these powerful messages and invites listeners to record or write down their personal impressions while the Spirit is fresh.
This impromptu recording captures my immediate reflections after the Saturday Morning Session of the October 2025 General Conference.
From heartfelt tributes to President Nelson to themes of peacemaking, music, reconciliation, divine identity, and spiritual gifts — this recap explores the powerful teachings shared in the opening session.
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Covenant joy isn’t about a straight path—it’s about trusting God in the mess. In this episode, Amy Beck talks with her sister Cathy about navigating anxiety, depression, and parenting struggles, and how faith and grace bring covenant peace.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Hope4Utah – hope4utah.com
National Alliance on Mental Illness, NAMI – nami.org
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, AFSP – afsp.org
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, call or text 988 – 988lifeline.org
Mindset by Carol Dweck – Goodreads
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In this week’s episode of New & Everlasting, author Janine Simons shares insights from her brand-new book Embracing God’s Timing: The Best is Yet to Come. She opens her heart about what it really looks like to trust God when life doesn’t go as planned. From the word “nevertheless” in Nephi’s story to moments when the veil felt near, Janine shows how covenants, patience, and loyal faith bring covenant joy.
If you’ve ever struggled with questions, discouragement, or waiting on the Lord’s timing, this conversation will remind you that faith is trust — and that the Savior’s love is constant.
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In this episode of the LDS podcast New & Everlasting: Finding Covenant Joy in Everyday Living, host Amy Beck sits down with songwriter and music teacher Sara Cenatiempo. Sara shares how music and faith helped her through miscarriage, divorce, and her daughter’s open-heart surgery. You’ll also hear samples of Sara’s original songs, including “I Can Be That Light” and “Forever Yours.”
This Christian podcast conversation highlights the power of music, faith, and covenant joy in everyday living.
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Ammon’s defense of King Lamoni’s flocks is more than an epic Book of Mormon story—it’s a parable of Jesus Christ. In this solo episode, Amy Beck explores:
Ammon as a type of Christ who rushes to defend His flock
The true meaning of “succor” — to run to help, not just comfort
The role of Christ as our Kinsman Redeemer and covenant covering
How the Savior is both Comforter and Avenger, warrior and protector
This is the essence of Covenant Joy: knowing that we have a Savior who died for us, covenanted before the world began to redeem us, and still rushes to our aid in our moments of weakness.
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How do we find covenant joy when life feels uncertain? Author and teacher Tanya Harris Roundy shares her journey of faith, family, writing, and resilience.
Tanya is a wife, mother of six, grandmother of ten, and director of over 100 plays and musicals. Her debut novel Certainty: Walking Through Fire was 20 years in the making, born from personal trials, loss, and miracles of faith.
In this episode:
Discover how Tanya’s writing process was guided by the Spirit.
Learn what it means to grieve honestly while holding onto hope.
Hear about the challenges and blessings of parenting adult children.
Find out how Tanya defines covenant joy in everyday living.
📖 Find Tanya’s book → tanyaharrisroundy.com
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Brittney Barney—mother of seven, music teacher, and author of Becoming a Mighty Pray-er—shares how prayer can be more than words. In this episode, Brittney and Amy talk about praying with our senses, embracing emotion instead of repressing it, and discovering peace in the middle of life’s chaos. From nonviolent communication to the Pulse Prayer, Brittney testifies of how connecting with God through honest, embodied prayer brings covenant joy that can’t be found anywhere else.
📖 Brittney’s book, Becoming a Mighty Pray-er: Encountering the Lord with All Your Senses, is available on Amazon and through Cedar Fort.
📩 To connect with Brittney: brittney.barney@gmail.com
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Author and artist Jayne Ann Osborne opens her heart about suffering, faith, and finding joy through Christ. From surviving extreme pregnancies with hyperemesis gravidarum to illustrating her first children’s book while hooked to an IV, Jayne Ann’s story is one of resilience, miracles, and covenant joy.
She shares:
How a publishing miracle launched her company, Merry Robin Publishing
What it means to find worth as a mother when you can’t “do” anything
A sacred moment of feeling Christ with her in Gethsemane
Why joy is more than happiness—it’s depth, light, and substance
The importance of building faith before the floods and fires come
Jayne Ann testifies that if it matters to us, it matters to God—and that He surprises us with light, joy, and strength in ways we could never imagine.
Marie Evensen’s story begins with an ultimatum to God: “If You’re real, show me.”
That bold plea sparked a life-changing journey of faith, purpose, and covenant joy.
In this heartfelt conversation, Marie shares how living the gospel and embracing her covenants helped her:
See joy as a skill anyone can practice
Walk through life yoked to Christ
Discover her unique “side quest” in God’s plan
Recognize the Savior’s power to deliver
Find purpose in telling her story
Whether you’re feeling strong in your faith or struggling to hold on, this episode is a reminder that God meets us right where we are — and leads us to joy.
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What does it mean to trust God with your child’s spiritual journey?
Melinda and Cory share the heartache and hope of parenting through a child’s faith transition—and how their personal healing and spiritual growth shaped their response. This episode is filled with love, honesty, and the kind of covenant joy that only comes through consecrated effort and grace.
🎙 Topics we explore:
Navigating faith shifts as a family
EMDR therapy and personal healing
Agency, stewardship, and trusting God’s plan
Cultural changes in how we love and support others
The constancy of divine love—even in uncertainty
If you’ve ever felt the tension of hope and heartbreak, this conversation will speak to your soul.
🎧 Subscribe and share with someone who needs covenant joy today.
When Emily Hammer was lying on the floor during a traumatic pregnancy, she wondered, “What would it be like if I was gone?” That moment marked the beginning of a long mental health journey—one filled with anxiety, postpartum PTSD, scrupulosity OCD, and ultimately, healing through faith, therapy, and the Savior’s love.
In this vulnerable and powerful conversation, Emily opens up about:
Growing up in Japan and Singapore
How scrupulosity OCD distorted her understanding of worthiness and grace
Birth trauma, postpartum anxiety, and her mental health crash in 2023
Learning to see joy in small things—like toy cars and bumblebees
Finding covenant joy in Christ, even when healing is slow and messy
Whether you’ve experienced mental health struggles yourself or are trying to support someone who has, this episode is a testimony that you are not alone. There is hope. There is healing. And there is joy—even here.
Jason and Brooke Harwood didn’t plan for divorce, blending families, or NICU stays—but they’ve lived every one of those chapters and more. In this vulnerable and faith-filled conversation, they share how covenant keeping gave them strength to move forward, trust again, and find lasting joy together.
From temple marriage to heartbreak and back again, this is a real-life testimony that God’s plan—even Plan Z—can still lead to Zion.
🎙️ Topics include:
Finding love again after divorce
Teaching children the power of covenants
Blended families and second marriages
How to forgive when life doesn’t go as planned
The tender mercies behind timing, trials, and trust
🕊️ As Brooke says: “Obviously it was God's plan and how grateful I am for realizing how strong a person I am and what I have been through and how I have Jason now.”