Episodes 31
Avg. Duration 36m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.8 (22)
Since Oct 2020
Latest Episode Jan 2026

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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. 527303

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Ep 31: Exploring the Intersection of Creativity and Technology || Oliver MacDonald

Jan 13, 2026 37m

Curiosity, creativity, and failure are not detours—they’re teachers.In this episode of Pebbles of Light, Anne Maxson sits down with engineer, artist, educator, and startup founder Oliver MacDonald to…

S1E30 Ep 30: Giving Yourself Permission to Fail

Dec 03, 2025 27m

In 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 spiritual…

S1E29 Ep 29: The Joy of Sam || Natalie Hobbs

Oct 20, 2022 40m

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…

S1E28 Ep 28: "Casting" Aside Your Nets to Follow Him || Beverly Holloway

Apr 12, 2022 57m

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…

S1E27 Ep 27: 20 Years of an Olympic Friendship|| Drake Self & Lars Peterson

Mar 08, 2022 56m

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…

S1E26 Ep 26: Helping Others Recognize Their Divine Potential || Darla Trendler

Feb 08, 2022 1h

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…

S1E25 Ep 25: Finding Faith in Finishing Strong || Deb & Kambree Austin

Jan 11, 2022 54m

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…

S1E24 Ep 24: The Importance of True Friends || Jessa Sebastian & Erin Gurney (ENCORE)

Dec 14, 2021 41m

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. Be sure to…

S1E23 Ep 23: How to Harness Your Tragedies to Empower Others || Myrna Peterson (ENCORE)

Aug 10, 2021 40m

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…

S1E22 Ep 22: Taking a Step Into the Dark: How to Find Your Path & Have the Courage to Follow It || Tessa & Jamis Buck (ENCORE)

Jul 06, 2021 44m

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.…

S1E21 Ep 21: Finding Inspired Balance in Parenting || Emily Jones

Jun 01, 2021 39m

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…

S1E20 Ep 20: Being an LGBTQ Ally: A Mother's Story || Kristen Coltrin

May 18, 2021 33m

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…

S1E19 Ep 19: Spreading Light Through Service to Others || Kelly McMurry

May 04, 2021 35m

SHOWNOTESKelly 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…

S1E18 Ep 18: Finding Simplicity in American Samoa || Melinda Clayville

Apr 20, 2021 44m

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…

S1E17 Ep 17: Finding Inspired Balance in Your Relationships || Melinda Wheelwright Brown

Apr 06, 2021 45m

Melinda Wheelwright Brown, author of "Eve and Adam: Discovering the Beautiful Balance," shares some wonderful insights about partnership. Be sure to see the full shownotes for references and…

S1E16 Ep 16: Amplifying the Light of Others || Kay West & Becky Squire

Mar 23, 2021 32m

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. See full show notes for links to…

S1E15 Ep 15: The Role of Faith, Hope, and Angels in Times of Trial || Janet Rowley & Liz Jorgensen

Mar 09, 2021 50m

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…

S1E14 Ep 14: How to Manage the Ups and Downs When a Mission Is Cut Short || Neicia Silva & Trina Browning

Feb 23, 2021 43m

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…

S1E13 Ep 13: You Are Hereby Called to Serve: Insights from a Missionary Mom || Trina Browning

Feb 16, 2021 41m

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…

S1E12 Ep 12: How to Find Serenity in Nature & Help Others Do the Same || Maria Anderson Hormaza

Feb 09, 2021 38m

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. Pebble for the…

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