Pebbles of Light
Pebbles of Light strives to help you recognize those who have helped light your path and become the person you are. This helps you to have direction and courage in sharing your light with others. We'll cover a variety of topics, including: parenting, mom hacks, faith, home life, relationships, traditions, and more.
Pebbles of Light is all about finding and sharing small moments that bring hope, healing, and connection. Each episode is created with the belief that one story, one insight, or one act of kindness can ripple outward and make a lasting difference.
Host Anne Maxson has taught multiple times at BYU-Idaho's Education Week and has had numerous articles published in Liahona Magazine, LDSLiving.com, and Tiny3DTemples Blog, among others.
Episodes
49 episodes
When Learning Requires a Different Path II Russell Van Brocklen
What happens when someone who has struggled deeply with reading and writing begins asking whether the problem is not intelligence or effort—but the way the learning process itself has been designed?In this episode of Pebbles of Light...
Finding Meaning in The Hardest Seasons II Jody Hudson
What does it mean to love someone enough to let them go?In this episode of Pebbles of Light, Anne sits down with Jody Hudson—author, advocate, and founder of the Alex Hudson Lyme Foundation—to reflect on a decade-long journey th...
How a MIT Mathematician Found a Balance of Science and Faith II Doug Ell
Can curiosity deepen faith rather than threaten it?Doug Ell is an MIT-trained mathematician and former atheist who describes spending more than three decades examining questions at the intersection of science and belief. In this conversa...
You Don't Have to Wait for Joy || Rachael Kennington
When Life Doesn’t Follow the ScriptAnne Maxson talks with Rachel Kennington about resilience, faith, and the ways a meaningful life can unfold differently than expected. Rachel shares how her understanding of purpose shifted when marriag...
When Service Becomes a Calling II Jackson Calame
In this episode of Pebbles of Light, Anne Maxson sits down with H. Jackson Calame for a conversation about service, faith, contrast, and the way life’s difficult or humbling moments can shape a larger sense of purpose.Jackson shares how ...
Seeing the Unseen, Building Second Chances || Norma Jaeger
What happens when we choose to truly see someone—not for their past, but for their potential?In this episode of Pebbles of Light, Anne sits down with Norma Jaeger, Executive Director of Recovery Idaho, to...
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Finding Growth in Life’s Detours || Michele Kehrer
What if the hardest moments in life are actually invitations to grow?In this episode of Pebbles of Light, Anne Maxson sits down with Michele Kehrer, author of Brave Shift. Michele shares how unexpected ch...
Why Happiness Isn’t Just a Choice || Adam Brownlie
What if happiness isn’t something we choose—but something we cultivate?In this episode of Pebbles of Light, Anne Maxson sits down with Australian author and philosopher Adam Brownlie to explore the deeper science and psychology...
Emerging From Hiding and Living a Life that Matters || Calvin Bagley
Ep 41: Emerging From Hiding and Living a Life that Matters || Calvin BagleyWhat are you hiding?In this powerful episode of Pebbles of Light, Anne Maxson sits down with entrepreneur and author Calvin Bagley, whose early l...
It’s Always Too Soon to Quit || Jay Setchell
Ep 40: It’s Always Too Soon to Quit || Jay SetchellWhat happens when life knocks you down — not once, but over and over again?In this powerful episode of Pebbles of Light, Jay Setchell shares his extraordinary story of r...
Celebrating Those Who Show Up || Liz Watt
Ep 39: Celebrating Those Who Show Up || Liz WattIn this inspiring episode of Pebbles of Light, Anne Maxson sits down with Liz Watt, author, speaker, and co-founder of Be Healthy Utah, one of the largest natural ...
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Finding Both Success and Fulfillment || Alan Lazaros
Ep 38: Finding Both Success and Fulfillment || Alan LazarosIn this episode of Pebbles of Light, Anne sits down with Alan Lazaros, founder and CEO of Next Level University, to explore what it truly means to win the “game of life.”<...
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The Power of Intentional Influence || Phil Ransom
Ep 37: The Power of Intentional Influence || Phil RansomWhat if legacy isn’t about what you accumulate — but what you multiply?In this episode of Pebbles of Light, Anne sits down with author Phil Ransom to explore the shift from t...
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Letting God Shape Your Journey || Mason Orr
Ep 36: Letting God Shape Your Journey || Mason OrrIn this heartfelt episode of Pebbles of Light, Anne sits down with Mason to explore how serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints reshaped his faith, ...
When Success Changes Shape: Pivots, Purpose, & the Work Within || Ryan T. Reichert
Ep 35: When Success Changes Shape: Pivots, Purpose, & the Work Within || Ryan T. ReichertIn this episode of Pebbles of Light, Anne Maxson sits down with Ryan T. Reichert — Army veteran, executive coach, author, recovery advo...
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Small Miracles, Quiet Alignment, & the Courage to Pause || Robin H. Clare
Ep 34: Small Miracles, Quiet Alignment, & the Courage to Pause || Robin H. ClareIn this episode of Pebbles of Light, Anne Maxson sits down with author Robin H. Clare for a reflective conversation about harmony, grace, and finding mea...
Better Is Better: How Trials Shape Purpose-Driven Leadership || Holly Porter
Ep 33: Better Is Better: How Trials Shape Purpose-Driven Leadership || Holly PorterIn this episode of *Pebbles of Light*, Anne Maxson sits down with founder and purpose-driven leader Holly Porter to explore how life-altering trials ca...
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The Art of Connection: Understanding Emotional Safety in Relationships || Diane McDowell
Ep 32: The Art of Connection: Understanding Emotional Safety in Relationships || Diane McDowellEpisode Summary:In this episode of *Pebbles of Light*, Anne Maxson is joined by therapist and coach Diane McDowell to explore how emoti...
Exploring the Intersection of Creativity and Technology || Oliver MacDonald
Ep 31: Exploring the Intersection of Creativity and Technology || Oliver MacDonald Curiosity, creativity, and failure are not detours—they’re teachers.In this episode of Pebbles of Light, Anne Maxson sits down with e...
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Permission to Fail || Anne Maxson
Ep 30: Giving Yourself Permission to Fail || Anne MaxsonIn this solo episode of Pebbles of Light, Anne Maxson shares her personal journey of giving herself permission to fail—in business, in her PhD pursuit, and in life. She reflects on ...
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The Joy of Sam and the Story of His Down Syndrome Diagnosis || Natalie Hobbs
Ep 29: The Joy of Sam and the Story of His Down Syndrome Diagnosis || Natalie HobbsNatalie Hobbs shares her story of learning that her new baby, Sam, had been diagnosed with Down Syndrome. She talks about how she personally worked throug...
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Faith-based Films and "Casting" Aside Your Nets to Follow Him || Beverly Holloway
Ep 28: "Casting" Aside Your Nets to Follow Him || Beverly HollowayCasting 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-th...
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20 Years of an Olympic Friendship || Drake Self & Lars Peterson
Ep 27: 20 Years of an Olympic Friendship || Drake Self & Lars PetersonAside 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 t...
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Helping Others Recognize Their Divine Identity, Worth, & Potential || Darla Trendler
Ep 26: Helping Others Recognize Their Divine Identity, Worth, & Potential || Darla TrendlerHave you ever wondered how to help your kids, or other youth in your life, recognize how amazing they are? Anne talks with Darla Trendle...
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Finding Faith in Finishing Strong || Deb & Kambree Austin
Ep 25: Finding Faith in Finishing Strong || Deb & Kambree AustinDeb & 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...
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