Arise Within

In this episode of Arise Within, Aubrey Grossen sits down with Amber Hodges to dive into the powerful, lesser-known story of Abigail from the Bible—a woman whose courage and wisdom stopped King David in his tracks and saved her entire household from destruction. 💛This isn’t just a history lesson—it’s an invitation to see ourselves in these sacred stories and find Christ in the chaos of everyday life.Amber breaks down how Abigail used humility, strategy, and spiritual strength to change the course of events, and how we too can show up with peace in a world that wants us to react with rage.

In this uplifting episode of Arise Within Podcast, host Aubrey Grossen sits down with Lail Berrett, an expert therapist and mental health advocate, to dive deep into some of life’s toughest challenges. These questions were submitted by our community on Instagram, and they cover real struggles that so many of us face—including how to keep faith when life feels like it’s collapsing, how to navigate motherhood when it feels overwhelming, and the importance of resilience in mental and spiritual well-being.

In this powerful episode, Aubrey Grossen sits down with Anna Connell to discuss faith, health struggles, and the unwavering trust in God through life’s hardest moments. Anna shares her personal story of surviving a dangerous blood clot, overcoming deep spiritual battles, and finding healing through the power of repentance, humility, and divine guidance.💡 Whether you’re facing your own struggles or seeking spiritual inspiration, Anna’s story will remind you of the strength found in trusting God—even when it feels like everything is falling apart.

In this powerful episode of Arise Within Podcast, Aubrey Grossen and Amber Hodges dive deep into the story of Sariah, a remarkable woman from the Book of Mormon. As the wife of Lehi and the mother of Nephi, she faced immense trials—leaving behind a comfortable life, navigating hardship in the wilderness, and enduring the pain of rebellious children. Yet, through it all, Sariah remained faithful, resilient, and a loving mother. Amber, known for her deep dives into women in scripture, shares insights on Sariah’s strength, unwavering faith, and role as a mother and wife. This conversation will inspire any woman navigating faith, motherhood, or difficult life seasons.

In this powerful episode, Aubrey Grossen sits down with Ryan Wilkins, a seminary and institute teacher, to dive deep into the true meaning of grace. They discuss how many of us struggle with feelings of inadequacy, perfectionism, and the idea that we must “qualify” for Christ’s love. Ryan shares transformative insights on understanding grace as a gift, accessing Christ’s power in everyday life, and shifting our mindset from “earning” love to simply receiving it.

So excited to start a new series on the podcast with @amberjohodges! Once a month she will be joining us and sharing about a woman in the scriptures.Her gift of teaching coupled with her humor makes the scriptures come to life! I really think you’ll love this!Today we are talking about Abish and what God was able to do with her willing heart. You can read more about her here:AbishAlma 19:16-17, 28-29Howard W. Hunter, "No Less Serviceable"Would love to hear your thoughts after you have studied her too!

Loved this conversation with Lail. We dive into: * What to do when you don't feel like you belong + How to cope handle bitterness with spouses callings + How to handle when family leaves the church * Feeling God's love and how to do that every day. Thanks @essential.strength.within for joining me today. Love you forever!

Sharing my word (s) of the year for 2025! I'd love to hear yours!

This episode we dove into so many amazing topics and these questions: - My sis in law suffers from depression and anxiety. She doesnt ever talk it. I'm exhausted trying to help - How do you move on when you've been wronged by SIL and an apology wont come. - How to handle a spouse no longer going to church.. my kids are sad that dad won't go - How did you hold onto hope in the midst of your postpartum depression? As well as a live question about grief. Deep stuff! Let me know your thoughts!

Sharing what we did this year for Christmas that I want to incorporate in years to come - doing LESS! From decorations to gifts to expectations! I also ended the episode with a meditation you can do to help rid the chaos Christmas brings oftentimes and invite peace into your heart as we celebrate the true meaning of it anyway. Because the very first Christmas was definitely FULL of less.