When the Lord calls you to rebuild lives beyond your wildest dreams, will you be brave enough to take the first step?

Father and serial entrepreneur Patrick Sedivy recounts how a divine prompting to serve in the Czech Republic propelled him on a decade-long mission to create Cumorah Academy—one of the leading faith-driven leadership institutions in the world. Met initially with failure when an early venture fell flat, Patrick chose to learn from the disappointment rather than abandon his God-given purpose. Even through hardships such as financial setbacks and soul-stretching leaps of faith, he never stopped piecing together the blueprint for the best real-world curriculum a school like his had to offer—one in which spiritual conviction and practical life skills intertwine.

Nestled in the Czech countryside, Cumorah Academy today stands as a transformative place of growth for young adults worldwide, in spite of its foundations originating from immense sacrifice. With each unexpected detour—from uprooting his entire family to a foreign land to facing near-insurmountable debt—Patrick found his faith strengthened in the end, guided by the truth that genuine success springs from first seeking the Kingdom of God.

Join us as Patrick reveals the twists and trials that brought Cumorah Academy from a fragile dream to a living testament of hope—proving that even the loftiest call to “come and build” can become a bridge to brighter futures.

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To CONTACT Patrick directly, email: patrick.sedivy@cumorahacademy.org

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When the pillars of faith begin to quake, will you retreat to familiar ground, or brave the tremors to seek answers?

Musician and doctoral audiology student, Marlisa Wootton, recalls a pivotal moment in 2020 when she dared to confront the unsettling waves of a faith crisis—an inner storm that questioned the spiritual foundation she once thought unshakable. Taking the risk of willingly diving into controversial thought spirals and studies on Church history, societal issues, and personal identity, she found herself at a crossroads: remain in familiar but secluded territory, or rebuild a testimony strong enough to find the answers to her faith's purpose.

Fueled by curiosity, Marlisa chose a path of bold inquiry—discovering that deconstruction can bring about a tender new understanding of Heavenly Father’s boundless love. Through heartfelt introspection on everything from LGBTQ matters to the longing for Heavenly Mother, her journey blossomed into an inspired musical calling: rewriting and composing cherished hymns to reflect the beauty of embracing questions without losing faith.

Join us as Marlisa reveals how searching for truth in the deepest doubts awakened a richer spiritual resonance and fortified her resolve to remain exactly where God needed her to be. Her story stands as a hopeful testament that every moment of spiritual upheaval can become a sacred invitation to look deeper, love more resolutely, and rediscover the unbreakable promise of the Savior’s guiding presence.

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To WATCH "Stand Forever" by Lawrence Corbridge, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSEsLtwKzvw

To CONTACT Marlisa, email: wootton.marlisa@gmail.com

To READ Marlisa's book "Praises: A Collection of Hymns and Poems," visit: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BQY45SSB

To LISTEN to Marlisa's instrumental version of "I'll Stay Where You Want Me To Stay," visit: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hwty-MVfFsOwrfJKHRx-m_QlAX19z4nM/view?usp=sharing

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What do you do when your spiritual journey feels harder and more unfair than you expected?

In this episode, Adam Harmon takes us on an introspective account of some of the difficult challenges that he faced on his mission, along with some the powerful lessons he learned along the way that ultimately helped him to find empathy, strengthen his faith, and discover his true character.

Adam’s story is one of perseverance and faith tested by fire. From overcoming childhood leukemia to grappling with the unexpected struggles of missionary life, Adam opens up about moments of doubt, frustration, and self-discovery. Yet, as he reflects on these experiences, he reveals how even the hardest trials can bring us closer to the Savior.

By the end of the discussion, we explore the positive outcomes of Adam’s journey—how his trials have shaped his understanding of God’s love and the power of perspective. This is more than a story of enduring hardship; it’s a testimony of hope, resilience, and the beauty that can come from trusting in the Lord’s plan. You won’t want to miss this heartfelt and enlightening conversation.

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