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now at faithmatters.org slash restore. Hey everybody, this is Aubrey Travis from Faith Matters.

Today we're so excited to share a conversation about the new book, Carry On, which is a rich

and thoughtful history of the church's young women organization.

This project has been 10 years in the making, created by historians Lisa Olson Tate, James

Goldberg, Amber Taylor, and the late Kate Holbrook.

Joining us today to talk about the project are Lisa and James.

In this conversation, they trace the arc of the organization's beginnings and evolution,

from a small association founded among Brigham Young's teenage daughters in the Lion House,

through decades of change that continually adapted to meet the evolving spiritual and cultural

needs of the young women of the church.

Over the years, 16 general presidents, along with their counselors, boards, and local leaders,

have used their gifts to create programs that nourish the young women in their care.

These programs taught not just about spiritual values, but also public speaking, leadership,

drama, music, recreation, and practical life skills.

For many, the organization became a gateway to confidence and connection and a sense of divine

purpose.

Lisa and James also addressed some of the more difficult parts of our past, including the

way the young women have often carried the weight of the community's fears, especially

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