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enLIGHTen

Eva Koleva Timothy

A weekly podcast discussing art, creativity and partnering with God to develop and use our gifts for good.

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#121
Wednesday · 1 hr 2 min
Planting the Promises
Sometimes the smallest things become the greatest miracles .A smile. A conversation. A hug. A prayer. A simple act of love. In Mark 4:26–29, Jesus teaches us about a man who plants seeds and watches them grow, even though he doesn't understand how. Isn't that so much like our lives? We plant seeds of goodness, love, and faith, often without knowing what will become of them. But God knows. He sees what we cannot see. He works in ways we cannot fully understand. And in His time, even the smallest seeds can bring forth beautiful fruit. Our responsibility is not to control the harvest. It is to faithfully keep planting, keep loving, and keep trusting Him. Because growth is happening, even when we cannot see it. 💛What small seed of goodness can you plant today?
#120
October 14 · 1 hr 3 min
Even Now: Trusting Christ in the Chaos
What if the very winds that challenge us are also the winds that can lift us? This week on enLIGHTen, Eva Timothy welcomes Julie for a beautiful conversation about trusting Jesus Christ, embracing His promises, and discovering His peace in the midst of life's chaos. Inspired by Eva's artwork Wind Waking and Elder Dale G. Renlund's general conference message How Long Will It Be Ere They Believe Me?, they explore the powerful symbolism of a kite: the winds of mortality, the covenant connection that holds us to Christ, and the divine power that lifts us heavenward. Together, they ponder Martha's extraordinary declaration of faith—"But I know, that even now"—and the Savior's invitation to bring Him into our deepest grief, uncertainty, and struggles. They also share practical ways to create more spiritual and physical order in our lives, notice God's goodness in His creations, and replace complaining with gratitude and trust. Because Jesus Christ is faithful. His love does not change. And even now, He has the power to lift us. ✨ More Jesus. More light. More joy.
#119
October 7 · 1 hr 5 min
The Lifting Light of Jesus
What does it look like to live in the lift of Jesus Christ? This week on enLIGHTen, begins with a reflection on a beautiful weekend at General Conference, unexpected moments of ministering, the gift of a needed embrace, and Elder Patrick Kearon’s invitation to recognize the spiritual lift that comes from turning toward the Savior. We also return to one of the tenderest miracles in scripture: Jesus entering Jairus’s home, shutting the door on the noise and disbelief outside, taking a little girl by the hand, and speaking the intimate words: Talitha Cumi. Arise. It is a picture of what Christ continues to do for each of us. He separates light from darkness. He bears us up. He carries us. He takes us by the hand. And He reminds us that with Him, it is never too late. Then, when we have found the lift ourselves, He invites us to help someone else rise.
#118
September 30 · 1 hr 2 min
Fulness of Joy: Begins with Breath
This week on enLIGHTen, my beautiful friend Tana and I talk about breath, resurrection, physical stewardship, slowing down in the storm, turning off the artificial light, and learning to see our bodies as part of God's magnificent creation. You don't have to have a perfect body to be grateful for it. You don't have to be free from pain to recognize its sacredness. And you don't have to outrun every storm. Sometimes you can simply look toward the light… and let God carry you. ✨ “Spirit and element, inseparably connected, receive a fulness of joy.” — Doctrine & Covenants 93:33
#117
September 23 · 1 hr 3 min
Beholding the Restored Gospel through a FAMILYCENTRIC Lens
What happens as we behold the Gospel through the lens of Family? We see: a God who asks us to call Him Father. A Savior who is not only our Redeemer— but our Brother. A covenant path that is not simply about getting somewhere better but about bringing us home. This week on enLIGHTen, Richard Eyre and I talk about what changes when we begin to see things this way. Because family isn’t just one part of God’s plan. It is woven through the whole story. Before this life, we were His children. Here, we learn to love, forgive, sacrifice, grow, and become. And through Jesus Christ, families can be bound together far beyond the limits of mortality. Our families may not look perfect. Some relationships may ache. Some prayers may still feel unanswered. But God’s story is longer than the chapter we are living right now. So keep loving Keep reaching Keep turning hearts toward one another. Because perhaps one of the greatest invitations of the gospel is this: To see every soul as family and help walk one another home.
#116
September 16 · 1 hr 1 min
Our Eyes Are Upon Thee: A Key to Consecration
What does it actually mean to live a consecrated life? Maybe it isn’t about doing more. Maybe it begins with looking up. Today on enLIGHTen, we ponder the beautiful law of consecration through scripture, prayer, art, and everyday life. We look at Jehoshaphat’s powerful prayer—“we know not what to do, but our eyes are upon thee”—and discover a pattern of praising God, remembering His goodness, trusting His promises, and then surrendering our need to Him. We sit with Mary at the feet of Jesus and remember that sometimes the “good part” is simply making space to listen. And we consider a question that can change the way we begin every day: “How can I live a consecrated life today?” Consecration can happen in quiet prayers, repetitive work, motherhood, repentance, listening, serving, trusting, and doing small things with great love. We may not know what to do. But we can keep our eyes upon Him.
#115
September 9 · 1 hr 3 min
Learning to Love: The Great Lesson of Beauty & The Beast
What if BEAUTY + THE BEAST is actually a story about learning to LOVE like Jesus? 🌹 I absolutely loved this conversation with my dear friend Cassie Shepherd @homecenteredlearning. We talked about fairy tales. The scriptures. The sparrow. Learning. Beauty + the Beast. Transformation. And the God who created galaxies—but still notices ONE. Because that is the miracle of His love. God loves ALL. And God loves EACH. And as disciples of Jesus Christ, we are learning to do the same. Maybe that means looking beyond someone's rough exterior and seeing the wounded heart underneath. Maybe it means asking a more thoughtful question. Maybe it means giving someone their “library”—not what WE think they need, but something that tells them: I see you. I know you. I know what matters to you. And maybe LOVING MORE doesn't always mean DOING more. Sometimes it means SEEING more. Seeing people the way Jesus sees them. Seeing their divine potential. Seeing the person underneath the Beast. And loving them toward the person they were always meant to become. 🤍
#114
September 2 · 50 min
Learning Light: 3 Books That Changed the Way I See Rest, Hurry + Habits
There is no end to learning. I love that thought—but lately I've been pondering something even deeper: God doesn't simply ask us to learn. He teaches us how. “Seek learning, even by study and also by faith.” This week on enLIGHTen, we're talking about what happens when STUDY and FAITH come together. I'm sharing three books that have brought light into my life and helped me think differently about three areas of discipleship: SACRED TIME — making the Sabbath a true place of restoration. SACRED PACE — slowing down enough to notice truth and notice people. SACRED STEWARDSHIP — caring for the remarkable mind and body God has given us. And underneath all of it is Christ's beautiful invitation: “Learn of me.”
#113
August 26 · 1 hr
Our Offering: God Is in All the Hats
What if building God's kingdom doesn't always look like we think it does? . Sometimes it looks like scripture study and temple worship . And sometimes it looks like making lunch. Driving carpool. Changing a diaper Listening to a hurting child Cleaning Goldfish crackers out of the car Or getting up one more time in the middle of the night . We wear so many hats . Mother. Wife. Teacher. Creator. Driver. Friend. Disciple. . But maybe God isn't asking us to perfectly balance every hat . Maybe He's asking us to let Him be the purpose underneath them all . The widow brought only two mites . Others gave far more . But Jesus saw her heart . She gave her heartfelt all . And maybe that's what He asks from us too . Not everything all at once . Not someone else's offering . Just ours . In this season In this moment With our whole heart . 🤍 What are your “two mites” today?
#112
August 19 · 58 min
STITCHED: Bound by Love, Woven by God
This week on enLIGHTen, my dear friend Michelle Forstrom joined me to talk about family, revelation, generations, and the beautiful ways God weaves our individual lives into something so much bigger. A garment isn’t created all at once. It’s made one stitch at a time. Maybe our families and our faith are built the same way. One prayer. One apology. One prompting followed. One act of forgiveness. One choice to love. 🤍 The little things can feel insignificant—but every stitch matters. And when we make a mistake? We can go back. We can repair. We can begin again. That’s the beauty of Jesus Christ. The mistake doesn’t have to become the pattern. We may only see the thread in our hands. God sees the whole garment. 🧵✨ So keep praying. Keep loving. Keep following those little promptings. You never know how the stitches you make today may warm generations to come. Give God your thread. Let Him weave the story. 🤍 “For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb.” — Psalm 139:13
#111
August 12 · 55 min
FAMILY: Fighting for What Matters Most
FAMILY 🤍 Of all the things we build in this life, few matter more than the relationships we build with one another. And they take work. They take forgiveness. Time. Teaching. Listening. Putting down our phones. Showing up again and again. This week on enLIGHTen, Megan from @defense_of_family joined me for a beautiful conversation about why family is worth fighting for. We talked about the prophetic power of The Family: A Proclamation to the World, the influence of parents and grandparents, the strength that comes through our ancestors and the temple, and the hope Jesus Christ gives us when our families don't look exactly as we hoped they would. One thought has stayed with me: Today is not eternity. God sees beyond the struggle we're experiencing right now. He sees generations. He sees what came before us and what can come after us. And through Jesus Christ, He is still working in our families—even when we can't yet see how the story will end. Family really is God's masterpiece. So put down the phone. Make the call. Sit around the table. Tell the stories. Say you're sorry. Go to the temple. Love the people God has placed in your life. Fight for what lasts forever.
#110
August 5 · 58 min
They That are With Us: Confidence Borne of Covenant Bonds
CONFIDENCE. The world teaches us to "believe in ourselves. The scriptures teach us something even greater: Believe in Christ. Believe in our Covenant Connection to God. Believe that Family matters more than all that stands against us. When Elisha declared, "They that be with us are more than they that be with them," nothing about the visible circumstances had changed. But heaven was already present. This week, my son London Timothy @london_timothy joined me as we talked about ancestors & angels - courage & covenants along with Elder Holland's unforgettable message Cast Not Away Therefore Thy Confidence, and why lasting confidence comes from walking with God. If you've been needing courage lately I hope this conversation reminds you: You are never fighting alone.
#109
July 29 · 58 min
Liberty and Light: The Call to Shine
This week we explored what it truly means to Shine Not so much to draw attention to ourselves— but to reflect Jesus Christ . Jason Paul @latterdailysaints reminded us that disciples are like the glass on an overhead projector . The glass isn't the source of the light— it simply allows Christ's light to be seen more clearly . Our calling isn't to become the light . It's to let His light pass through us . Brooke Johnson @whyiloveamerica Shared how gratitude for God, America's founding, and those who sacrificed before us gives us courage to preserve freedom for the next generation . Freedom isn't something to admire from afar— it's something to protect, teach, and live . Together we discovered that shining begins with personal repentance, grows through gratitude, and becomes brighter as we courageously stand for truth
#108
July 22 · 1 hr
Pioneers & Pilgrims: The Freedom to Believe
What if belief is more than simply agreeing with truth? What if belief is trusting Jesus enough to step onto the bridge before you know how everything will work out? Throughout history—from Abraham to Moses, from the Pilgrims to the pioneers, from Alma's people to our own families—God has always invited His children to walk forward by faith before they could see the destination. Jesus never promised a life without storms. He promised Himself. As Alma taught, when people turned to Christ, "their souls were illuminated by the light of the everlasting word" and "their souls did expand." Belief changes us. It loosens chains. It enlarges hearts. It fills darkness with light. If you're carrying something heavy today... Hear His invitation: "Be not afraid, only believe."
#107
July 15 · 51 min
Embark: Led by the Spirit
This week I got to visit with Clark and Kathleen Hinckley as together we explored how God reveals His will to ordinary people willing to trust Him. From Christopher Columbus crossing an unknown ocean, to Gutenberg preparing the way for scripture, to the Pilgrims seeking religious freedom, we see that the Lord has always guided His children one step at a time. I loved all these powerful historical insights showing how revelation often comes long before we understand the reason for it. When venturing into the unknown we too can follow the quiet guidance of the Holy Ghost— who not only teaches us new truth, but reminds us of the truth already written on our hearts.
#106
July 8 · 56 min
Stand Fast: The Strength to Stand as the World Shifts
Today I sat down with Judge James Jones to talk about The Constitution and what it means to Stand Fast in Liberty. To stand fast means to hold your ground when truth is challenged, to remain faithful when culture shifts, and to trust Christ enough to keep standing even when you're standing alone . Freedom has always required faithful people. May we stand fast in the liberty Christ has given us and use that freedom to build His kingdom with courage, conviction, and love. "Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free." — Galatians 5:1
#105
July 1 · 1 hr 1 min
Freedom Begins with The Deliverer
. Freedom is more than a just national blessing— it is a gift that points us to Jesus Christ. This week on enLIGHTen, we explore the miracle of freedom, the God who delivers His people, and why true liberty is always found in Him. May we never forget the One who gives us both agency and the hope to become more through Him
#104
June 24 · 1 hr 1 min
Seeds of Faith: Watered by Grace, Grown by God
What if the mountain in front of you isn't moved all at once. But one seed at a time. Today on enLIGHTen, my dear friend Rebecca Frederick reminded us that faith is a superpower. Not because faith is always big. But because God magnifies even the smallest offering. A prayer. A scripture. A choice to trust. A desire to believe. A seed. By small and simple things are great things brought to pass. Sometimes the miracle isn't that the mountain disappears. Sometimes the miracle is that Christ gives us strength to keep climbing. Don't underestimate today's small act of faith. God grows mustard seeds into sheltering trees. When we receive His grace with trust He Grows us too!
#103
June 17 · 56 min
Upheld by Heaven
What does it look like to draw on God's power in your daily life? This week on enLIGHTen, I sat down with Sarah Allen for a beautiful conversation about faith, covenants, healing, and the strength that comes through Jesus Christ. We talked about how keeping our covenants gives us access to God's power. Not because life becomes easy. But because we never have to carry our burdens alone. Again and again, we see that when we reach for Christ, He reaches back. Through the Holy Ghost. Through ministering angels. Through tender mercies. And through the peace that only He can give. If you've ever wondered how to feel more of the Savior's strength in your life, this episode is for you.
#102
June 10 · 55 min
Faith through the Fog
Faith through the fog looks a lot like Choosing to take the next step Even when you can’t see the whole path . This week on enLIGHTen I sat down with the wonderful Maria Freeman and talked about what it means to trust Christ when life feels uncertain . We talked about foggy roads unexpected detours dreams that take years to unfold and a Savior who never leaves our side . One truth kept coming back again and again . Jesus is the way . Not just the destination but the guide beside us every step of the journey . Even when we cannot see the shore Even when the road feels unfamiliar Even when the answers have not come yet . He knows the path because He has already walked it . If you are walking through a foggy season right now this conversation is for you

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