In The Master's Hands

In The Master's Hands

Welcome to In The Master’s Hands, the podcast where we explore the incredible ways God works in our lives, especially through our toughest moments. Join us as we sit down with inspiring individuals who openly share their personal stories of adversity, challenges, and trials. You’ll hear firsthand accounts of the difficult paths people have walked and discover how their unwavering faith, and God’s guiding hand, helped them navigate through it all. Each conversation reveals how these very struggles weren’t just obstacles, but divinely given opportunities that ultimately shaped them, refined their character, and propelled them towards their true potential. If you’ve ever wondered how to find purpose in pain, or if you’re looking for proof of God’s unwavering presence even in the darkest times, this podcast is for you. Tune in to be uplifted, encouraged, and reminded that in every trial, we are truly In the Master’s Hands.

Episodes

August 11, 2025 54 mins

In this unique episode, we delve into the compelling story of Justin Elswood, a current inmate at the Utah State Prison. Despite the challenging circumstances Justin shares his profound journey from a troubled youth to finding redemption and purpose within the prison walls.

Raised in Utah, Justin struggled with substance abuse from an early age, which led to a series of unfortunate events, including a turbulent first marriage and i...

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Join us in this powerful episode as David Wright shares his incredible journey from a life of struggle and despair to coming back to feeling the love of The Lord in his daily life. Listen to David tell the story of his battles with addiction and depression and how a series of spiritual experiences led him back to the Church and a newfound purpose in life.

Through his testimony, David imparts a message of hope for anyone feeling los...

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In this episode, we delve into the life of Gene Garate. From his roots on a secluded cattle ranch in Northern California to facing one of the most perilous moments as a member of a firefighting crew on "The Dude Fire", Gene's journey is nothing short of inspiring.

We explore his transition from a remote childhood to the life-altering events that tested his faith and resolve. Gene recounts the terrifying wildfire ordeal and its impa...

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Follow Sione Fisi'ipeau as he takes us through his remarkable life journey from Tonga to Hawaii and eventually Utah. Sione faced a turbulent childhood marked by cultural transitions, family strife, and struggles with personal identity. A "fierce" Mother, hard working Father,  Divorce, Marriage, and remarriage , all added unique challenges that the street didn't solve for him through his teens. From "making our way...

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In this episode, we dive into an inspiring conversation with Brendon Elswood, who shares his incredible journey of faith and resilience. Brendon opens up about his struggles and triumphs. He discusses how his early doubts about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints were changed by personal experiences and relationships, leading him to convert to the church. Brendon reflects on the challenges of running a business, dealing...

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Join us in this episode as we venture into the life of my Mission President, Leitoni Tupou, a man of deep faith and resilience. Listen as he shares his experiences from his early life in Tonga, the challenges faced, and the profound lessons learned. Discover how his perspective on trials, nurtured by a faith-centered upbringing, has shaped his outlook on life.

Leitoni Tupou offers an inspiring narrative of viewing trials as opportu...

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June 11, 2025 53 mins

Mara walks us through the hardest years of her life and the lessons she gained from hanging on "just a little longer". God teaches us with love and guides us through a better life than we could have planned for ourselves, when we let him. Her gratitude for adversity is her super power. Enjoy pure inspiration as she closes the podcast with the beautiful poem "Who Understands Me But Me" by Jimmy Santiago Baca.

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