New and Everlasting – Details, episodes & analysis

The pilot is here! My daughter and I talk about the podcast and why I'm on this crazy podcasting journey. We bear testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and discuss why Heavenly Father uses covenants to help us find our way back to Him.

Host Amy Beck is a member of the Church of Jesus-Christ of Latter-day Saints. Learn more about the Church by visiting churchofjesuschrist.org.

W. Paul Pulsipher’s path hasn’t been easy—addiction recovery, grief, poverty, and life on the autism spectrum—but through it all, he found healing, purpose, and covenant joy through Jesus Christ.

In this episode, Paul shares how his faith and music intertwined to anchor him through dark times, how he defines hope in Christ, and why he believes our covenants are the reason to keep getting out of bed every day.

We talk about:

• Music as a spiritual language when words fail

• Overcoming addiction and emotional trauma

• The connection between good piano practice and gospel living

• Launching his new album Glory Squared

• What it really means to make and keep covenants with Christ

🎧 Listen to Paul’s music at pulsipherproductions.com or search W. Paul Pulsipher on Spotify.

Paul's latest EP, Glory Squared, released May 4, 2025. Find it on Spotify, YouTube, and his website: pulsipherproductions.com.

Learn more about Paul on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads.

During Elder Beck’s full-time missionary interview for Episode 8, he shared a story so powerful it deserved its own bonus episode.

In a dim, windowless room without electricity, the light of the gospel illuminated hearts. This is the story of P and his friends—baptized, evicted, and yet still full of faith. Their journey of humble conversion and enduring hope will stay with you.

Listen as Elder Beck reflects on how their faith strengthened his own testimony and what it means to feel the Spirit—even in the rain.

To share your own story of Covenant Joy, email newandeverlastingpodcast@gmail.com or find us on Facebook or Instagram.

What do we do when life doesn't go the way we hoped? In this heartfelt conversation, Amy sits down with her daughter Alayna and her daughter’s roommate Brynn to discuss Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf’s BYU devotional “Joyfully Receive the Unexpected Messiah.”

Together they reflect on why joy doesn’t require perfect circumstances, how covenant relationships deepen trust in Christ, and why God’s “unexpected” answers are often exactly what we need.

From college challenges and broken relationships to tender moments of perspective in the temple, this episode explores what it means to co-author your life with the Savior—even when the path is unfamiliar.

“He is your strength. He is your salvation. He is your joy.” —Elder Uchtdorf

BYU Speeches - Dieter F. Uchtdorf, "Joyfully Receive the Unexpected Messiah"

What does covenant joy look like on both sides of the name tag?

In this Mission Edition of New & Everlasting, Amy Beck interviews three beloved guests from different stages of missionary service:

• Jared Stark, an 18-year-old pre-missionary called to the Trujillo South Peru Mission

• Elder Beck, Amy’s son, currently serving in the California San Bernardino Mission

• Fiona, Amy’s niece and returned missionary from Texas Houston South

Each guest shares honest, powerful insights about preparation, growth, challenges, and deepening their relationship with Jesus Christ through missionary service. From fear and faith to humility and miracles, they offer a multi-faceted portrait of what it means to find covenant joy as a missionary.

Whether you're preparing to serve, currently in the field, or reflecting on your return, this episode will inspire you to see how Christ walks beside you—always.

Jeremy and Amelia Boyle open their hearts about what it means to endure a life-changing diagnosis while still choosing to trust in God's plan. As Jeremy faces a terminal illness with no cure, the Boyles share the grief, miracles, and covenant-centered perspective shaping their family’s journey. They reflect on priesthood blessings, the purpose of covenants, spiritual survival, and becoming “better, not bitter.”

From moments of overwhelming fatigue to flashes of divine reassurance, their testimony is clear: “We aren’t Job yet—we’re still learning, still growing.” This conversation is tender, raw, and full of light.

At just 16 years old, Maren Beck shares her raw and powerful journey through mental health challenges, spiritual growth, and discovering her true identity as a disciple of Christ.

Diagnosed with cyclothymia, Maren opens up about dark days, mood swings, and the long road to healing—but also the miraculous power of worship music, gospel podcasts, prayer, and the temple. Through friendships, missionary moments, and bold personal choices, she began to “live for God”—and in doing so, found joy.

Whether you're a teenager struggling to find peace or a parent longing to understand, this episode will uplift and inspire.

Topics include:

• Navigating mental health as a teenager

• How gospel podcasts and worship music brought peace

• Letting go of toxic friendships and choosing faith

• Discovering missionary moments in everyday life

• Why baptismal covenants still matter—especially on the hard days

"Living for God" resources:

• "God's Favourite" - Karl D. Hirst
• "Stronger and Closer Connection to God Through Multiple Covenants" - Dale G. Renlund
• Doctrine & Covenants, section 20

My dear friend Jenny and I discuss Elder Yoon Hwan Choi's October 2023 address "Do You Want to Be Happy?"

CLICK HERE to listen to Elder Choi's message.

***Do you have a personal story about finding covenant joy during a challenging time in your life? Email newandeverlastingpodcast@gmail.com or search New and Everlasting on Facebook or Instagram and send me a message! Your story could be on the podcast so others can find joy in the midst of their struggles, as well.

What does it mean to truly triumph with hope—even when life feels unfair?

In this episode, Amy is joined by her dear friend Chrissy to discuss Elder Neil L. Andersen’s General Conference message, “The Triumph of Hope.” Together, they explore how faith in Jesus Christ empowers us to rise above trials, grief, and the unknown.

Chrissy shares:

• Why hope is more than a mindset—it’s a gift from God

• How the temple becomes a “house of hope” during life’s darkest moments

• What it means to joyfully endure to the end

• Personal experiences with loss, delayed blessings, and the surprising timing of God

• The joy of watching youth embrace covenants and gathering Israel

From patriarchal blessings to parenting, temple worship to teenage testimony, this conversation is real, faith-filled, and full of light.

Mentioned Talk: “The Triumph of Hope” by Elder Neil L. Andersen, October 2023 General Conference

My lovely friend Trena explains how following the gospel of Jesus Christ creates a joyful life.

Trena references the story of Joseph Smith's First Vision. For additional information of that account, please visit:

• Joseph Smith - History, 1:1-26
• Video: Ask of God: Joseph Smith's First Vision
• Saints vol. 1, The Standard of Truth - Ch 1 - Ask in Faith
• Saints vol. 1, The Standard of Truth - Ch 2 - Hear Him

Note: This episode was recorded a few weeks before Trena lost her sister in an awful accident. This episode is dedicated to her sister's memory, as well as to Trena's beloved aunt, who passed away in 2024 and is mentioned frequently in the episode.