Latter-day Saint Women Podcast

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Transcribed - Published: 12 June 2023

Relief Society is a place where women of diverse backgrounds and experiences come together in unity to create a spiritual home and grow closer to Jesus Christ. Join hosts Karlie Guymon and Shalyn Back for a special bonus episode with the current and newly called General Relief Society presidency members as they discuss building unity in our wards and branches, our global church community, and with our Heavenly Father. Presidents Jean B. Bingham and Camille Johnson discuss how their mutual experiences serving in the general primary presidency and visiting Nauvoo together have influenced their perspective on their Relief Society responsibilities. Sisters Sharon Eubank and Annette Dennis discuss how building bridges with others brings unity, strength, and hope in our efforts to live the gospel. Sisters Reyna Aburto and Kristin Yee share how choosing to be unified with our Heavenly Father—someone who knows everything about us—brings comfort and security. This conversation will encourage you in your efforts to strengthen your relationships with our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ and to connect with other incredible women in Relief Society. Resources Relief Society General Presidency Biographies: President Jean B. Bingham https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/learn/jean-b-bingham?lang=eng Sister Sharon Eubank https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/learn/sharon-eubank?lang=eng Sister Reyna Aburto https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/learn/reyna-i-aburto?lang=eng President Camille Johnson https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/meet-incoming-relief-society-general-president-camille-n-johnson Sister Anette Dennis https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/sister-jeannie-anette-dennis Sister Kristin Yee https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/sister-kristin-m-yee Additional Latter-day Saint Women Podcast Episodes: President Jean B. Bingham Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/president-jean-b-bingham-every-woman-belongs-in-the/id1491361653?i=1000501838236 Google https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmZlZWRidXJuZXIuY29tL0xEU1dvbWVu/episode/MjAyMC0wNi0wMDE4LXByZXNpZGVudC1qZWFuLWItYmluZ2hhbS1ldmVyeS13b21hbi1iZWxvbmdzLWluLXRoZS1jaHVyY2gtb2YtamVzdXMtY2hyaXN0?sa=X&ved=0CAIQuIEEahgKEwjop9jHiJf5AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQgwI Sister Sharon Eubank Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sister-sharon-eubank-compassion-is-a-way-of-life-replay/id1491361653?i=1000511423176 Google https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmZlZWRidXJuZXIuY29tL0xEU1dvbWVu/episode/MjAyMC0wNi0wMDMwLXNpc3Rlci1zaGFyb24tZXViYW5rLWNvbXBhc3Npb24taXMtYS13YXktb2YtbGlmZS1yZXBsYXk?sa=X&ved=0CAUQkfYCahcKEwjop9jHiJf5AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQfg Sister Reyna Aburto Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reyna-aburto-finding-healing-and-peace-through/id1491361653?i=1000499218121 Google https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmZlZWRidXJuZXIuY29tL0xEU1dvbWVu/episode/MjAyMC0wNi0wMDE2LXJleW5hLWFidXJ0by1maW5kaW5nLWhlYWxpbmctYW5kLXBlYWNlLXRocm91Z2gtdGhlLWF0b25lbWVudC1vZi1qZXN1cy1jaHJpc3Q?sa=X&ved=0CAUQkfYCahcKEwjop9jHiJf5AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQfg President Camille Johnson Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/79-president-camille-n-johnson-seeking-heavens-help/id1491361653?i=1000532379609 Google https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmZlZWRidXJuZXIuY29tL0xEU1dvbWVu/episode/MjAyMS0wMy0wMDc5LTc5LXByZXNpZGVudC1jYW1pbGxlLW4tam9obnNvbi1zZWVraW5nLWhlYXZlbnMtaGVscA?sa=X&ved=0CAUQkfYCahcKEwjop9jHiJf5AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQCg Sister Kristen Yee Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/104-kristin-yee-what-faith-looks-like/id1491361653?i=1000553437795 Google https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmZlZWRidXJuZXIuY29tL0xEU1dvbWVu/episode/MjAyMS0wMy0wMTA0LTEwNC1rcmlzdGluLXllZS13aGF0LWZhaXRoLWxvb2tzLWxpa2U?sa=X&ved=0CAUQkfYCahcKEwjouNyoiJf5AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQNQ

Transcribed - Published: 27 July 2022

Every sister and every talent is needed to build the kingdom of God. Join hosts Karlie Guymon and Shalyn Back for a special bonus episode with President Jean Bingham, Sister Sharon Eubank, and Sister Reyna Aburto of the Relief Society General Presidency to discuss the unique and important ways Latter-day Saint women are contributing around the world. With practical tips about how to overcome feelings of self-doubt and inadequacy, our leaders teach and share examples of how we can make Relief Society a safe space for all women to serve and contribute. Featuring interviews with Agniezska Mazurowska, refugee coordinator and current Relief Society president of the Warsaw Poland Branch, and Church women’s historian Kate Holbrook, this conversation is an uplifting and encouraging reminder to recognize and share your unique gifts and talents to lift and serve others like the Savior. Resources: Relief Society General Presidency Biographies: President Jean B. Bingham https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/learn/jean-b-bingham?lang=eng Sister Sharon Eubank https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/learn/sharon-eubank?lang=eng Sister Reyna Aburto https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/learn/reyna-i-aburto?lang=eng Church Newsroom story featuring Agniezska Mazurokwsa: https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/poland-ukraine-refugees-four-months Church History Relief Society Building online exhibit: “A Home of our Own” https://history.churchofjesuschrist.org/exhibit/relief-society-building?lang=eng How to visit the Relief Society building: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/learn/relief-society-building-temple-square?lang=eng Catalog of Relief Society Building Contributors and Donations: https://catalog.churchofjesuschrist.org/record/68d7defa-b2f7-4828-9b2e-d15f7bc21999/0?view=browse⟨=eng Catalog of Relief Society Building Artifact Donations: https://catalog.churchofjesuschrist.org/record/49a57e83-fea9-48ad-8791-6cf674a74e8e/0?view=browse&subView=arrangement Sister Reyna Aburto “Come Out of Your Shell: 3 Ways to Step Out of Your Comfort Zone”: https://studio5.ksl.com/come-out-of-your-shell-step-out-comfort-zone/ Jerusha Barden Biography : https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/person/jerusha-t-barden-smith

Transcribed - Published: 20 July 2022

Tracy is a foster mom, heartsick and fearful about the sweet boy she has grown to love as her son. McKaylee is a 22-year-old stake Relief Society president who is confused and angry when the Lord doesn't grant her heartfelt desire to serve a mission. And Liliana is a recent convert and the daughter of Mexican immigrants, worried she needs to change who she is in order to fit in with the women around her. What do these sisters all have in common? Through their struggles and questions, they each found support, belonging, and increased faith in Jesus Christ as members of the Relief Society. Join us for this special bonus episode celebrating the 180th birthday of Relief Society featuring President Jean Bingham, Sister Sharon Eubank and Sister Reyna Aburto of the general Relief Society presidency. Sharing Tracy, McKaylee and Liliana’s inspiring stories and voices, the Relief Society presidency affirms their hope and vision that every woman in the Church knows she belongs in the Relief Society.

Transcribed - Published: 16 March 2022

Life has taught Kristin Yee how to “jump”: to leave her comfort zone and leap into the unknown, trusting in God’s love and perfect plan. Following a spiritual prompting to leave art school in San Francisco, Kristin's journey of faith took her down an unexpected path-- one that ultimately led to her dream job working as an animator and producer for Disney for 13 years. By sharing the personal revelation she has received and trusted, Kristin teaches listeners "what faith looks like." Through these exciting, and at times frightening, life changes and transitions, Kristin shares with humility and grace how she has learned to partner with the Savior, Jesus Christ for support, comfort, and validation. Kristin was hired by the Church in 2016 as the animation team manager, and she currently serves on the Primary general advisory council.  Resources: Kristin Yee biography: https://www.thechurchnews.com/callings/2021-07-15/9-new-members-of-primary-general-advisory-council-218844 “Educate Your Desires, Elder Andersen Counsels”: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/prophets-and-apostles/unto-all-the-world/educate-your-desires-elder-andersen-counsels?lang=eng Alma 32: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/alma/32?lang=eng Church Content for Children: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/collection/children?lang=eng Examples of recent Children's content: The Goal: A Story of Faith, Friendship and Forgiveness https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/video/2019-12-0110-the-goal-a-story-of-faith-friendship-and-forgiveness?lang=eng The Old Testament Scripture Stories https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/collection/old-testament-stories?lang=eng&collectionId=b43d757eb019f6607ea99cf31d4f98fd0466720b Friend to Friend Broadcast https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/collection/friend-to-friend-children?lang=eng&collectionId=b43d757eb019f6607ea99cf31d4f98fd0466720b Transcript: https://media.ldscdn.org/pdf/2021-03-0104-104-kristin-yee-what-faith-looks-like-eng.pdf

Transcribed - Published: 9 March 2022

There are more than 150 women named or referenced in the Bible, with dozens of female characters in the Old Testament alone. While not small in number, many of these women are not well known, and some are misunderstood as simple, less essential, or merely one-dimensional characters. But what can the women in the Bible teach us about Jesus Christ, and how can their stories bring us closer to Him? In this episode, Camille Fronk Olson, author and professor emeritus of ancient scripture at Brigham Young University shares how the study of women in scripture enhances our understanding of the Atonement of Jesus Christ and strengthens our faith in the Lord's ability to use ordinary people in His work. Camille shares story after story of faithful and inspiring women in the Old Testament, including Hagar, Hannah, Deborah, Abigail, Bathsheba, the daughters of Zelophehad, and more. Camille teaches that even small efforts to understand the culture, history and context of the Old Testament will improve and enrich our understanding of the women in the Bible. Transcript: https://media.ldscdn.org/pdf/2021-03-0103-103-camille-fronk-olson-learning-from-women-in-the-old-testament-eng.pdf

Transcribed - Published: 2 March 2022

How can we develop a healthier body image as Latter-day Saint women despite beauty norms and pressures in the world today? How can we help the young women and girls around us learn to treasure the divine gift of their bodies as they grow and develop into women? Dr. Lauren Barnes is the director of clinical training for the Marriage and Family Therapy program at Brigham Young University and specializes in women’s issues, including body image and eating disorders. Join us as we talk with Dr. Barnes about these important issues affecting Latter-day Saint women and girls today.  Resources: For more Church resources and articles about body image and eating disorders, see the August 2019 Ensign and New Era magazines: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/2019/08?lang=eng https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/new-era/2019/08/more-than-a-body-seeing-as-god-sees?lang=eng

Transcribed - Published: 23 February 2022

If you have chosen to live a life of faith in Jesus Christ, it is likely you will experience times when your faith is challenged. Church historian and author Keith Erekson joins us to discuss how faithful women and men throughout history have grappled with doubts and questions, and how we can find peace, light and understanding during times of challenge when we seek to truly commune with God. Keith shares how each person's struggle with questions and doubt is individual, and how finding peace and answers is also individual, ultimately made possible by the Holy Ghost, the great "individualizer." Keith also shares useful counsel for those struggling to help their loved ones find answers to their questions. The best advice? Listen and love, and trust in your own witness of the truth. Transcript: https://media.ldscdn.org/pdf/2021-03-0101-101-keith-erekson-questions-and-doubt-answers-and-peace-eng.pdf

Transcribed - Published: 16 February 2022

As a 25-year-old, single graduate of Brigham Young University with a degree in music, Sharlene wanted to attend medical school. She was told by friends and mentors that her deeply-held desire to marry and have children would be limited if she became a doctor, but as she prayed she felt it was the right path for her. Join us as Sharlene shares how her life’s path unfolded as she put her trust in God and took small steps forward in times of fear or uncertainty. With clarity and perspective, Sharlene shares how she navigated being a working mom and how her career has blessed her family and countless others. As a frontline health care worker during the pandemic, she also testifies of God’s love for all.  Resources:  BYU Magazine: The Tap of Encouragement https://magazine.byu.edu/article/the-tap/ BYU Study: Couples thrive in relationship quality and stability when both partners are involved in financial processes https://news.byu.edu/news/study-couples-thrive-relationship-quality-and-stability-when-both-partners-are-involved BYU Magazine: A House Undivided https://magazine.byu.edu/article/a-house-undivided/ Family Proclamation: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/the-family-a-proclamation-to-the-world/the-family-a-proclamation-to-the-world?lang=eng BYU Speech: Women and Education: “A Future Only God Could See for You” https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/eva-m-witesman/women-education-future-god-see/ Transcript: https://media.ldscdn.org/pdf/2021-03-0100-100-sharlene-miner-a-path-i-couldnt-see-from-the-beginning-eng.pdf

Transcribed - Published: 9 February 2022

When things don’t work out the way we want them to, we may think it requires we accept a lesser reward - a Plan B. But Relief Society advisory council member Kathryn Reynolds believes there is no such thing as a “Plan B” in life. Through a lens of sincere faith and trust in God’s love and eternal plan, she has come to see her life’s sidetracks, struggles and detours as divine. Join us as Kathryn shares the unexpected path to her career as a marriage and family therapist and service on the Relief Society council, and the divine detours and opportunities for learning along the way, including her service as executive assistant to Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Through tender personal experiences, Kathryn testifies of prophets and apostles, as well as the priesthood power and authority of the female officers called to lead and stand as witnesses of Jesus Christ in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints today.  Resources: Elder Richard G. Scott, May 2003 Ensign: “The Sustaining Power of Faith in Times of Uncertainty and Testing” https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/2003/05/the-sustaining-power-of-faith-in-times-of-uncertainty-and-testing?lang=eng “Even if you exercise your strongest faith, God will not always reward you immediately according to your desires. Rather, God will respond with what in His eternal plan is best for you. He loves you to a depth and completeness you cannot conceive of in your mortal state. Indeed, were you to know His entire plan, you would never ask for that which is contrary to it even though your feelings tempt you to do so. Sincere faith gives understanding and strength to accept the will of our Heavenly Father when it differs from our own. We can accept His will with peace and assurance, confident that His infinite wisdom surpasses our own ability to comprehend fully His plan as it unfolds a piece at a time.”

Transcribed - Published: 2 February 2022

Jen Allen, director of events for FamilySearch, shares how RootsTech connects people from all over the world, regardless of religious affiliation, with each other and with their ancestors. She gives insight into how the event has shifted and grown since the pandemic, allowing for more international participation, over 1,500 sessions in multiple languages, and new online features to connect attendees. Jen also talks about how sharing stories of her ancestors has strengthened her children in their challenges and increased her faith in Jesus Christ.   Join us at RootsTech 2022! Visit RootsTech.org to register for the virtual, free event from March 3-5.

Transcribed - Published: 26 January 2022

Join us as we talk with Lidia Torrance about her journey as a foster care parent and the growth she and her family experienced in their faith, compassion, and acceptance. Lidia shares how her testimony of Heavenly Father’s love for each of His children, including children in foster care and their biological parents, has grown and been strengthened as she and her husband opened their hearts to children and families in need.

Transcribed - Published: 19 January 2022

Pornography use is a difficult and very important topic, and the objective of this episode is to help provide hope and support through available resources for women who’s spouse has used or uses pornography. Our guest Derek Hagey is a FamilySearch employee, Marriage and Family professor, and one of the subject matter experts who worked on Church’s Addressing Pornography website. He discusses the impact pornography use can have on ourselves and our marriages, how we can address issues and emotions surrounding pornography use, and support and resources for additional help.  Resources:  Addressing Pornography Website: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/addressing-pornography?lang=eng His Grace episode - There Is No Limit to God's Love https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpcUrP0gahw  Recovering from the Trap of Pornography - President Oaks https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/2015/10/recovering-from-the-trap-of-pornography?lang=eng Transcript: https://media.ldscdn.org/pdf/2021-03-0096-96-derek-hagey-addressing-pornography-use-in-marriage-eng.pdf

Transcribed - Published: 12 January 2022

In the scriptures we are taught to “be still,” (Doctrine and Covenants 101:16) and “not to run faster than we have strength” (Mosiah 4:27), but also to be “anxiously engaged in a good cause” (Doctrine and Covenants 58:27–28) and to “serve God with all our heart, might, mind, and strength” (Doctrine and Covenants 4). As busy Latter-day Saint women, how do we balance this seemingly contradictory counsel, allowing ourselves stillness and rest while also engaging with all our hearts in the work of salvation? In this episode, psychologist and author Carrie Skarda teaches how practicing mindfulness can help us develop a more healthy and joyful rhythm between stillness and busyness, while also strengthening our relationship with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ and improving our prayer and other religious practices. With beautiful examples from the life of Jesus Christ and using helpful visual imagery, Carrie teaches the ways God invites us to stop or pause, spend quiet moments with Him, and be nurtured and guided by the Spirit to better discern our priorities. Resources: Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: David O. McKay Chapter 4 “Elements of Worship” https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/teachings-david-o-mckay/chapter-4?lang=eng

Transcribed - Published: 5 January 2022

At Christmas we rightly focus on giving, but learning to be a good receiver is also critical in developing bonds of love with family and friends, Heavenly Father, and our Savior, Jesus Christ. In this episode, listener favorite and Young Women council member Lori Newbold returns to share insights from the life of Jesus Christ and the Christmas story, teaching how we can better accept and embrace Heavenly Father’s blessings and gifts. Lori also draws upon her experience as a mental health counselor to share the importance of receiving in our relationships.   Resources:  Lori Newbold Biography https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/callings/young-women-organization/meet-the-young-women-general-leaders/lori-newbold?lang=eng Past Episode: Lori Newbold | Our Most Sacred and Valuable Relationship https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/collection/latter-day-saint-women-podcasts?lang=eng&track=/media/audio/lori-newbold-our-most-sacred-and-valuable-relationship-0112d26?lang=eng Past Episode: Lori Newbold | Hearing the Voice of the Lord Through the Scriptures https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/collection/latter-day-saint-women-podcasts?lang=eng&track=/media/audio/lori-newbold-hearing-the-voice-of-the-lord-through-the-scriptures-54476e9?lang=eng 2012 Christmas Devotional, Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf “The Good and Grateful Receiver” https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/broadcasts/article/christmas-devotional/2012/12/the-good-and-grateful-receiver?lang=eng

Transcribed - Published: 8 December 2021

Have you ever wondered in the middle of a trial or challenge to your faith: “Where is God? Why doesn’t He answer me or help me?” Today’s guest Mihaela shares how she has learned that the witness of God’s love and involvement in our lives comes “after the trial of our faith” (Ether 12:6). Mihaela was born in Romania and migrated to California, USA as a teenager with her family. With enthusiasm and authenticity, she shares how she has faced and overcome trials to her faith, including receiving her own personal witness of the truthfulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ as a young woman investigating the Church. Mihaela also discusses how she put her trust in the Lord as she pursued education in music, lived in New York City as a young adult, faced the heartbreak and confusion of infertility, and witnessed the miracles that followed, including learning from and loving a son with disabilities. Resources: Disability Resources: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/life/disability?lang=eng Transcript: https://media.ldscdn.org/pdf/2021-03-0093-93-mihaela-ganea-king-after-the-trial-of-your-faith-eng.pdf

Transcribed - Published: 2 December 2021

“Who can I bless today? How can I reach out?” are questions that Mayavel Amado Pineda, a member of the Relief Society General Advisory Council, encourages us to ask as we seek to better understand ministering and how to go about it. Though ministering may sometimes feel uncomfortable or inconvenient amidst all our pressures in life, we can look to the Savior as an example of caring and connecting, discerning real needs, and receiving direction when we need it. In this episode, Mayavel also shares the blessings that can come from ministering: our lives can be enriched as we make connections and friendships, and our burdens can lifted when we forget about our own worries and gain a better perspective about our own challenges. Resources:  First Observe, Then Serve - Linda K. Burton  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2012/10/first-observe-then-serve?lang=eng This is Ministering website https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/ministering?lang=eng Transcript: https://media.ldscdn.org/pdf/2021-03-0092-92-mayavel-amado-pineda-ministering-in-the-saviors-way-eng.pdf

Transcribed - Published: 17 November 2021

Never in the history of mankind have temples been more accessible to God’s children. More Latter-day Saints than ever before have the opportunity of receiving temple ordinances and then returning often. This world-wide blessing unifies Saints with their families, their ancestors, and to the Lord Jesus Christ. In this episode, Church historian Ryan Saltzgiver shares stories from the Global Histories project of pioneering women traveling great distances at incredible sacrifice to gather Saints on both sides of the veil. We also talk with Neelima Surisetty Rayudu, a Church member from India, about her experiences traveling to the Hong Kong and Cebu Philippines temples to be sealed to her parents and then her husband. She recalls her initial reaction to the recently-announced Bengaluru India temple. Resources: Global Histories https://history.churchofjesuschrist.org/landing/global-histories?lang=eng Previous Global Histories Episodes: Ryan Saltzgiver | Women of Faith: Stories from Global Histories https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/collection/latter-day-saint-women-podcasts?lang=eng&track=/media/audio/ryan-saltzgiver-women-of-faith-stories-from-global-histories-e8e3535?lang=eng Melissa Inouye | Can You Name Five Women? https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/collection/latter-day-saint-women-podcasts?lang=eng&track=/media/audio/latter-day-saint-women-2021-0070-melissa-inouye-can-you-name-five-women-64k-eng.-9681d31?lang=eng The Nauvoo Temple: A Joseph Smith Papers Podcast https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/articles/the-nauvoo-temple-a-joseph-smith-papers-podcast President Russell M. Nelson; The Temple and Your Spiritual Foundation https://abn.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/10/47nelson?lang=eng every promise come together in the temple - everything we do in the church comes back to that New Temples https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/october-2021-general-conference-new-temples The Story of Clara Cooper from Liberia: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/church/news/lessons-of-faith-from-church-history-in-africa?lang=eng) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wu6TAi_53Hw Transcript: https://media.ldscdn.org/pdf/2021-03-0091-91-ryan-saltzgiver-and-neelima-surisetty-rayudu-women-endowed-with-power-eng.pdf

Transcribed - Published: 10 November 2021

In sharing her personal experiences of mission service, motherhood, and her early immersion in Church history, Sister Kaylene P. Harding, a member of the Primary General Advisory Council, inspires women to use the power of the priesthood throughout their lives. Kaylene describes a terrible accident involving her grandson and how asking for angels led to incredible miracles for their family. She also shares some various and important ways that women can be involved in the gathering of Israel as they follow the guidance of the Spirit. Resources: Women of Covenant: The ‘profound implications’ of the priesthood restoration: https://www.thechurchnews.com/category/women-priesthood-covenant Spiritual Treasures, by President Russell M. Nelson: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2019/10/36nelson?lang=eng Invite Christ to Author Your Story, by President Camille N. Johnson: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/10/42johnson?lang=eng

Transcribed - Published: 3 November 2021

Enish Davila was born and raised a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Cancun, Mexico and served as a full-time missionary in Puebla, Mexico. When she returned home from her mission in 2016, she committed to grow in the gospel throughout her life and not rely solely on the faith-promoting experiences and testimony from her mission. In this episode, Enish talks about the mental, emotional, and spiritual challenges she experienced as a returned missionary, and how she continued to feel the fire of the gospel as she grew in spiritual and emotional maturity. Enish also shares her experiences as a Relief Society president in a Spanish-speaking Young Single Adult ward, counseling and learning from sisters with various backgrounds, experiences, and challenges.

Transcribed - Published: 27 October 2021

As a young adult, Susie Mullen lived in California and had a spectacular professional dancing career, but she felt unhappy and had deep questions about God. When an unexpected career opportunity took her to Provo, Utah to coach ballroom dance, Susie was introduced to the gospel of Jesus Christ and nurtured in her faith by new friends and colleagues. Susie eventually joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and today she serves as a member of the General Relief Society Council. In this episode, she shares how as parents, spouses, neighbors, and brothers and sisters in the gospel, we can follow the example of Jesus Christ to nurture others wherever they are on the gospel path, loving them and inviting them closer to Jesus Christ. Susie encourages listeners to foster an inclusive, nurturing environment in their homes, at Church, and anywhere they have influence, helping others feel the love of the Savior through our own loving words and actions. Resources: Susie Mullen Biography: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/callings/relief-society-organization/this-is-your-relief-society/general-leaders/susan-marie-mullen?lang=eng Susie Mullen RootsTech Video: https://www.familysearch.org/rootstech/rtc2021/session/blessings-of-temple-and-family-history-grandma-gene-my-ministering-angel

Transcribed - Published: 20 October 2021

“I knew in my mind, in my heart, in my whole soul that the Book of Mormon was true. And that was a sweet and precious moment when the prayers of a longing child were answered,” shares Young Women General Advisory Council Jeri Cahoon of the time when she came to know the Lord for herself, even though it was a little later in life than she anticipated. Over the past several years, Jeri has served with her husband as mission leaders in the Mexico Saltillo Mission, served in the presidency of the Salt Lake Inner City Mission, and through her profession has been a designer for the Temple Department. In this episode, she shares her lessons learned from a lifetime of experiences, and listeners will be inspired by her insights from infertility and adoption to learning Spanish and stretching her capacities through service.

Transcribed - Published: 13 October 2021

Join us this week for a conversation with Dorah Mkhabela, matron of the Johannesburg South Africa Temple and former Young Women general board member, and her daughter, Thembi Mkhabela Carter. Dorah and her husband Jackson joined the Church in South Africa as young parents and have faithfully served in the Church for decades, raising three children in the gospel. Dorah shares how she has grown in knowledge and faith through years of study and service, and Thembi offers what she has learned from her parent’s humility, devotion, and great love. Resources: • Dorah Mkhabela Biography: https://www.thechurchnews.com/archives/2014-02-14/biographies-for-new-yw-board-members-42043 Transcript: https://media.ldscdn.org/pdf/2021-03-0086-86-dorah-mkhabela-and-thembi-mkhabela-carter-saying-yes-to-service-in-south-africa-eng.pdf

Transcribed - Published: 6 October 2021

Earlier in her life, General Relief Society Council member Rebecca Mehr experienced the pain and disappointment of divorce. In this episode, Rebecca shares how the divine help available to women through priesthood power and authority has shaped her eternal perspective on trials and hope. Rebecca offers insights into the hard-earned lessons learned through her unexpected life experiences, and the ultimate joy of becoming a stepparent and grandparent through her second marriage to Daniel Mehr in 2007. To those in the midst of life's messiness, Rebecca offers her assurance that the Lord "consecrates our afflictions for our gain." Resources: • Rebecca Mehr Biography https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/callings/relief-society-organization/this-is-your-relief-society/general-leaders/rebecca-mehr?lang=eng • Church News Article: Rebecca Mehr: Essential partners in the work of salvation and exaltation https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/2020-10-21/women-priesthood-covenant-rebecca-mehr-partners-salvation-exaltation-195852 • President Dallin H. Oaks: The Keys and Authority of the Priesthood https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2014/04/the-keys-and-authority-of-the-priesthood?lang=eng • President Russell M. Nelson: A Plea To My Sisters https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2015/10/a-plea-to-my-sisters?lang=eng • President Russell M. Nelson: Spiritual Treasures https://abn.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2019/10/36nelson?lang=eng Transcript: https://media.ldscdn.org/pdf/2021-03-0085-85-rebecca-mehr-how-priesthood-power-offers-divine-help-to-every-woman-eng.pdf

Transcribed - Published: 29 September 2021

“Attention has long been focused on [early] missionaries’ sacrifices, but comparatively little attention has been paid to their faithful families. These supportive missionary wives and children are unsung heroes of the Restoration, who made sacrifices at home so that the gospel could go forth into the world.” Chad M. Orton, a curator with the Historic Sites division in the Church History Department, shares incredible stories about the challenges faced by many wives and children of early missionaries, and how their roles allowed for missionary work to prosper and the Church to grow. Resources: • https://byustudies.byu.edu/article/those-they-left-behind-a-look-at-missionary-wives-and-children/

Transcribed - Published: 22 September 2021

“Sometimes we get overstimulated by news, and by people talking, and by social media, and by everybody’s opinions, and maybe with all the noise we don’t always hear the Spirit and what the Lord has to teach us. If we block out all of that noise, we can allow for music to teach us what’s true.” Dr. Sonja Poulter, director of BYU Women’s Chorus and previous member of the Tabernacle Choir on Temple Square, shares the powerful impact music can have on our lives and worship. As a member of the hymnbook committee—a small group tasked with compiling a new worldwide hymnbook for the Church—Sonja gives insight into the global nature of the song submissions and review process. She shares her love for the women she works with as director of BYU Women’s Chorus, and her admiration of their passion and individuality. Sonja encourages women to find ways to incorporate more music into their lives and their study and their homes, and urges everyone to allow themselves to sing, regardless of musical abilities. Resources: Updates on Hymnbook revisions: https://www.thechurchnews.com/members/2020-11-10/hymnbook-revision-update-childrens-songbook-submissions-elder-soares-197455 YouTube video featuring BYU Women’s Chorus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaXGOsqUKQg

Transcribed - Published: 15 September 2021

Barbara Thompson served as the second counselor to President Julie B. Beck in the Relief Society general presidency from 2007-2012. Barbara is known and loved for her practical, down-to-earth nature, her decades-long service as a social worker, and her wit and sense of humor. Join us as we talk with Barbara about the lessons she has learned from both general and local Church service, including the process of personal revelation, the need for unity, and the value of counseling together. Barbara shares her testimony that despite our age, marital status, trials, or difficulties, Heavenly Father knows us and we are His precious daughters. Resources: Barbara Thompson bio: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/church/leader/barbara-thompson?lang=eng Barbara Thompson General Conference talks: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/speakers/barbara-thompson?lang=eng Daughters In My Kingdom https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/daughters-in-my-kingdom-the-history-and-work-of-relief-society?lang=eng Transcript: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/inspiration/latter-day-saints-channel/bc/mormon-channel/images/audio/lds-women/pdf/Barbara-Thompson.pdf

Transcribed - Published: 8 September 2021

Women in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are teachers. Women teach formally and informally, both in large and small settings to children, teenagers, women, and to mixed groups of adult men and women. Women also teach in the home, which has been emphasized recently as the center of gospel learning. The opportunities women have to influence and strengthen others through teaching the gospel is exciting and faith-promoting, but it can also be intimidating or overwhelming. In this episode, Kaylen Walton Nelson, a full-time Seminary teacher, shares practical tips for creating greater belonging, conversion, and relevance in any teaching situation, and why those three principles matter. Kaylen also shares how women can learn more about opportunities to teach Seminary or Institute part-time or full-time, and how she has come to more fully love and embrace her opportunities to gather Israel as a teacher and leader in the Church. Resources: To learn more about opportunities to teach Seminary and Institute, see the link below: Careersearch.churchofjesuschrist.org Teaching in the Savior’s Way https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/teaching-in-the-saviors-way/teaching-in-the-saviors-way?lang=eng The Gospel Teaching and Learning Handbook https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-teaching-and-learning-a-handbook-for-teachers-and-leaders-in-seminaries-and-institutes-of-religion?lang=eng Transcript: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/inspiration/latter-day-saints-channel/bc/mormon-channel/images/audio/lds-women/pdf/Kaylen-Nelson.pdf

Transcribed - Published: 1 September 2021

We are often quick to acknowledge God as the source of good in our lives, but we can sometimes forget the power and influence of the adversary. In this episode, Relief Society general advisory council member Lori Draper highlights some of the tactics Satan employs to distract, discourage, and isolate women from God and one another. Drawing on her professional experience as a social worker and sharing personal experiences raising a family in New York City, Lori reminds women of the goodness of our Heavenly Parents and the power that comes from trusting in God. Resources: Lori Draper Bio: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/callings/relief-society-organization/this-is-your-relief-society/general-leaders/lori-draper?lang=eng Life Help Information and Resources: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/topics/families-and-individuals/lifes-challenges/hope-and-help?lang=eng Devil, Bible Dictionary: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bd/devil?lang=eng

Transcribed - Published: 25 August 2021

Heaven stands ready to help us in whatever righteous role we find ourselves. This is the message newly called Primary General President Camille Neddo Johnson shares in this episode of the Latter-day Saint Women podcast. Sister Johnson gives insights into how she raised three sons and served in various church callings while also managing a successful career as a lawyer. She shares how she prioritized her family amid the chaos that can be everyday life and was blessed when she sought and expected heaven’s help. She encourages listeners to find the little opportunities to fill our days with things that are inspiring and uplifting, even if we just have little slivers of time here and there. Sister Johnson shares her love of children all over the world, and her hope that they can learn to recognize how they feel the spirit in their individual ways. Resources: Sister Susan D. Porter Episode https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/inspiration/latter-day-saints-channel/listen/series/latter-day-saint-women/susan-porter-pressing-forward-with-hope?lang=eng Sister Amy A. Wright Episode https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/inspiration/latter-day-saints-channel/listen/series/latter-day-saint-women/amy-wright-not-a-story-about-cancer?lang=eng Carol Costley Episode https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/inspiration/latter-day-saints-channel/listen/series/latter-day-saint-women/carol-lawrence-costley-when-we-see-ourselves-in-others-it-changes-everything?lang=eng 2021 BYU Women’s Conference with the Young Women General Presidency https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s479tiDDCSc&t=464s Transcript: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/inspiration/latter-day-saints-channel/bc/mormon-channel/images/audio/lds-women/pdf/Camille-N-Johnson.pdf

Transcribed - Published: 18 August 2021

“Our world is really divisive, and it’s really easy to think, “How are we going to fix this?” President Nelson has talked to each of us about what we can do to help gather Israel on both sides of the veil, and I believe uniting is part of that. If we each can be more intentional about the relationships in our sphere of influence and seeking to better understand the lived experiences of others, then I think that is how the world changes.” Join us this week as we talk with Liz Darger, Young Women Advisory Council member and BYU senior associate athletic director. Liz teaches the importance of understanding and truly believing in our own divinity and the divine identity of others as beloved children of Heavenly Parents. Sharing stories from her involvement in the NCAA Common Ground Initiative, Liz provides concrete ideas for making connections and becoming invested in the lives of friends, neighbors, ward members, and family who may believe or live differently. Offering loving counsel to women who may feel a disconnect from God, Liz shares advice for individuals who are struggling to receive a confirmation of their own divine identity or purpose. Finally, Liz shares her special connection with her grandmother, Arlene B. Darger, who served as the first counselor to Sister Elaine A. Cannon in the general Young Women presidency from 1978-1984. Resources: Liz Darger May 2021 BYU Devotional, “To Receive, to Covenant, and to Minister” https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/liz-darger/receive-covenant-minister/ Liz Darger 2021 BYU Women’s Conference Women’s Conference Session, “Bridges, Not Barricades: Fostering Understanding and Unity in a Divisive World” (paid registration required to view) https://womensconference.byu.edu/2021-digital-event LDS Living “All In” Podcast- Liz Darger: Establishing Home-Court Advantage https://www.ldsliving.com/pages/allin-e135-liz-darger-establishing-home-court-advantage Transcript: https://preview.churchofjesuschrist.org/inspiration/latter-day-saints-channel/bc/mormon-channel/images/audio/lds-women/pdf/Liz-Darger.pdf?lang=eng

Transcribed - Published: 11 August 2021

Sherilyn Clarke Stinson, the first female Commissioner of Family Services, shares with us her journey of infertility, adoption, education, and her transition from being a stay-at-home mom to starting a career. From her personal and professional perspectives, she reminds us of the importance of navigating the various stages of marriage, and the tools and resources available when we need help. Sherilyn encourages women who may feel discouraged by what is or isn’t happening in their lives to “let go and let the Lord bless us according to the variety of options he has in mind for us.” Resources: Learn more about Family Services and the resources they offer: https://providentliving.churchofjesuschrist.org/lds-family-services?lang=eng Transcript: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/inspiration/latter-day-saints-channel/bc/mormon-channel/images/audio/lds-women/pdf/Sherilyn-Stinson.pdf

Transcribed - Published: 4 August 2021

Carol Lawrence-Costley believes in the power of stories to validate experiences, change hearts, and foster unity and compassion. In this episode, Carol shares her own story: a daughter of Jamaican immigrants born in London, England who joined the Church as a young teenager in the 1970s. Now serving on the Young Women Advisory Council, Carol also shares what she has learned listening to the stories of those different from her, and how as Church members we can grow together in unity and love when we listen with open hearts and see our common faith in Jesus Christ. Resources: Carol Lawrence-Costley Leader Biography: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/callings/young-women-organization/meet-the-young-women-general-leaders/carol-costley?lang=eng Gospel Topic Essay: Race and the Priesthood https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics-essays/race-and-the-priesthood?lang=eng Relief Society General Presidency and Advisory Council Video: “Just Like You” https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/video/2019-05-1000-just-like-you?lang=eng J.B. Haws 2019 BYU Devotional: “Wrestling with Comparisons” https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/j-b-haws/wrestling-with-comparisons/ Transcript: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/inspiration/latter-day-saints-channel/bc/mormon-channel/images/audio/lds-women/pdf/Carol-Lawrence-Costley.pdf

Transcribed - Published: 14 July 2021

Have you ever felt overwhelmed or stressed from a Church calling, assignment, or in your efforts to live the gospel of Jesus Christ? In this episode, Andrea Veronica Munoz Spannuas, Relief Society Advisory Council Member, offers wisdom and ideas for replacing feelings of anxiety surrounding service and gospel living with joy and peace. Sharing her personal experience serving and leading in the Church as a young convert in Argentina, Andrea asserts that youth are ready and able to lead, and that Jesus Christ multiplies our efforts in service to be more than enough. Witnessing of God’s love and sharing valuable lessons learned, Andrea also tells the story of her family’s experience with adoption. Resources: Andrea Veronica Munoz Spannaus bio: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/callings/relief-society-organization/this-is-your-relief-society/general-leaders/andrea-veronica-munoz-spannaus?lang=eng Church News: Why Young Women class presidencies are needed now more than ever https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders-and-ministry/2020-10-08/young-women-general-presidency-class-presidencies-needed-pandemic-195072 Transcript: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/inspiration/latter-day-saints-channel/bc/mormon-channel/images/audio/lds-women/pdf/Andrea-Spannuas.pdf

Transcribed - Published: 7 July 2021

“The young women who are now the young adult women and the mothers and the leaders in the church are doing and becoming exactly what I prayed they would become and do. It is such a joy for me to see that and to see these valiant young women taking their place and shaping this dispensation.” In this episode, Sister Elaine S. Dalton, 13th president of the Young Women organization, provides ongoing encouragement to “her” young women in the various roles they have. She shares her thoughts about the new Young Women theme and the impact these truths can have on our lives. She talks about the premature death of her father, and the strength that has come from the scriptures and understanding her inherent identity as a daughter of Heavenly Parents. When thinking about Sister Dalton’s legacy, her focus on connecting with individuals is obvious in her timeless statement: “One virtuous woman led by the Spirit can change the world.” Resources Access all of Elaine S. Dalton’s general conference talks: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/speakers/elaine-s-dalton?lang=eng Transcript: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/inspiration/latter-day-saints-channel/bc/mormon-channel/images/audio/lds-women/pdf/Elaine-S-Dalton.pdf

Transcribed - Published: 30 June 2021

"The gospel takes us out of the moment that we’re in and gives us a bigger picture of the purpose of life, of why we’re here, the bigger picture of immortality and eternity, and the bigger picture of relationships.” On this episode, we talk with Wendy Ulrich, a member of the Relief Society general advisory council, an author, and a psychologist. Wendy brings her years of experience and various perspectives to discuss the topic of uncertainty. While navigating everyday feelings of uncertainty due to the pandemic, in our marriages, during major life decisions or changes, or with our own beliefs, Wendy shares principles we can use and rely on to deal with this uncertainty. She answers questions like, how can we have hope? How can we give up needing to be in control? What happens next? In the midst of this anxiety and confusion we may feel, as we live our values, look for opportunities to grow, and trust in the Lord, we can find peace, calm, and meaning in our lives. Transcript: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/inspiration/latter-day-saints-channel/bc/mormon-channel/images/audio/lds-women/pdf/Wendy-Ulrich.pdf

Transcribed - Published: 23 June 2021

Can you name five women from Church History? In this episode, Church historian and Harvard PhD Melissa Inouye shares the intentional effort to include Latter-day Saint women in the Church’s Global Histories project, with a goal that more will know and learn their names and stories. She reminds listeners that because the majority of Church members live outside the United States, most of our history as a Church is also outside the United States. Sharing the stories of six faithful Latter-day Saint women from Nigeria, Mongolia, Zimbabwe, Thailand, Honduras, and South Korea, Melissa offers her perspective on how we can be strengthened and unified as we see “their” stories as “our” stories. Resources: Global Histories https://history.churchofjesuschrist.org/landing/global-histories?lang=eng Latter-day Saint Women Podcast episode: Ryan Saltzgiver | Women of Faith: Stories from Global Histories https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/inspiration/latter-day-saints-channel/listen/series/latter-day-saint-women/ryan-saltzgiver-women-of-faith-stories-from-global-histories?lang=eng Church History blog: Global Histories https://history.churchofjesuschrist.org/blog/global-histories?lang=eng Transcript: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/inspiration/latter-day-saints-channel/bc/mormon-channel/images/audio/lds-women/pdf/Melissa-Inouye.pdf

Transcribed - Published: 16 June 2021

Raising four children in New York City, Janet Nelson had many opportunities to step out of her comfort zone to serve and learn from others of different backgrounds and beliefs. In this episode, Janet, a former Young Women advisory council member and high school math teacher, reflects on how she found her best self and some of her best friends through ministering, getting to know her neighbors, tutoring refugees, and other service opportunities. Janet also teaches how the Lord has helped her problem-solve and navigate complex challenges and opportunities through personal revelation. Resources: Janet Nelson Church News Biography https://www.thechurchnews.com/archives/2014-02-14/biographies-for-new-yw-board-members-42043 New Area Organization Advisers Strengthen the Global Church https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/new-international-area-organization-advisers-strengthen-global-church Just Serve https://www.justserve.org

Transcribed - Published: 9 June 2021

“This isn’t a story about cancer, it’s a story about coming to know our Savior.” In this episode, Sister Amy Wright, the new second counselor in the Primary general presidency, teaches how we can rely on the sanctifying, healing and enabling power of the Atonement of Jesus Christ to endure our own individual journeys. She shares her experience battling stage 4 ovarian cancer and how she found joy through service in a time of overwhelming pain and fear. “When I focused on myself, when my thoughts turned inward, the world became a very dark place. But when they turned outward, not only was there light, but even in the midst of the greatest suffering, I was able to experience joy.” Sister Wright also shares the lessons she learned serving on the Young Women Advisory Council, and how she has felt the Lord’s love for her and her family through her calling to the Primary. Resources: Amy Wright Bio: https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/sister-amy-wright Latter-day Saint Women Podcast episode: Sister Susan Porter | Pressing Forward with Hope https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/inspiration/latter-day-saints-channel/listen/series/latter-day-saint-women/susan-porter-pressing-forward-with-hope?lang=eng Church News: What the new Primary general presidency taught about perfection and worth at BYU Women’s Conference https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders-and-ministry/2021-04-29/byu-womens-conference-primary-general-presidency-perfection-211700 Transcript: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/inspiration/latter-day-saints-channel/bc/mormon-channel/images/audio/lds-women/pdf/Amy-Wright.pdf

Transcribed - Published: 2 June 2021

“Sometimes things don’t turn out the way we think they should, but that’s ok because we can rework things, we can be flexible, we can walk through the mud a little bit, we can cross a frozen river, we can do anything that the Lord asks us to do because we know that He is with us and we too can cleave unto our covenants...This is what Emma would have done, and what she did, and what she would want us to do.” On this episode, we welcome back Church historian and author Jenny Reeder, who helps us better understand Emma Smith’s life and her character. Through her extensive research, Jenny shares with us the insights she’s gained into Emma’s partnership with Joseph Smith, her great responsibility in compiling the first hymn book to unify the early Saints, and how she may have been able to process her tragedies and move forward. Together, we learn about Emma’s significant role in the restoration, and how her contributions can inspire us to fulfill our roles in the ongoing restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Transcript: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/inspiration/latter-day-saints-channel/bc/mormon-channel/images/audio/lds-women/pdf/Jenny-Reeder.pdf

Transcribed - Published: 26 May 2021

How do you move forward with faith and hope when your righteous desires go unmet? How do you find belonging and meaning when your life path doesn’t fit “the mold” or what you anticipated or expected? In this episode, we talk with Mindy Booth Baxter, a member of the Relief Society Advisory Council, about the “revelation-led leaps of faith” that led her away from a successful career in New York City to culinary school, new opportunities to serve, and marriage in her 40s. Sister Baxter courageously shares her personal journey with infertility, and how she has found healing through turning to God and Jesus Christ in her suffering. She offers hope and understanding to others struggling with infertility and provides helpful suggestions on how we all can better minister to and comfort those we love. Resources: Mindy Booth Baxter Bio https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/callings/relief-society-organization/this-is-your-relief-society/general-leaders/mindy-booth-baxter?lang=eng Elder Neil L. Andersen BYU Devotional Speech, "A Compensatory Spiritual Power for the Righteous" https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/neil-l-andersen/a-compensatory-spiritual-power-for-the-righteous/ President Henry B. Eyring BYU Devotional Speech, "A Law of Increasing Returns" https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/henry-b-eyring/law-increasing-returns/?fbclid=IwAR0gpMJ3EPSHUH_Y1qcGXGCaDgtw0Ay6Q2_bXV9Nzzj2-m8um17o_ZcQISc Elder Richard G. Scott General Conference Address, "Finding Joy in Life" https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1996/04/finding-joy-in-life?lang=eng Ministering Resources https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/ministering?lang=eng&cid=rdb_ministering_eng_ministering_churchofjesuschrist-org Transcript: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/inspiration/latter-day-saints-channel/bc/mormon-channel/images/audio/lds-women/pdf/Mindy-Booth-Baxter.pdf

Transcribed - Published: 19 May 2021

Born in mainland China and raised in Hong Kong, Annie Wong was baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints after meeting missionaries as a teenager. Annie now works as the Church Communication Director over the entire Asia Area, the first native Chinese woman to serve in this position. In this episode, Annie shares how the influence of missionaries, friends, and gospel mentors helped deepen her personal conversion to the gospel and prepare her for important opportunities in education and leadership. Annie shares what personally motivates her to build the reputation of the Church in Asia, and offers her perspective on the powerful influence of women who lead with love and by example.  Transcript: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/inspiration/latter-day-saints-channel/bc/mormon-channel/images/audio/lds-women/pdf/Annie-Wong.pdf

Transcribed - Published: 12 May 2021

Colleen Terry Scoresby, a beloved seminary and institute teacher, shares some of the many lessons she’s learned through her trials--that God is all knowing, all powerful, and all loving. From her years as a single member of the Church to her diagnosis and treatment of Hodgkin Lymphoma cancer, she’s put her trust in God’s timing, knowing that He always keeps His promises. She urges listeners to move forward in faith, be the best version of themselves, and not wait to feel joy. Resources: President Nelson: Christ is Risen; Faith in Him Will Move Mountains https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/04/49nelson?lang=eng President Dallin H. Oaks: Timing https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/dallin-h-oaks/timing/ Elder Renlund: Infuriating Unfairness https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/04/25renlund?lang=eng Transcript: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/inspiration/latter-day-saints-channel/bc/mormon-channel/images/audio/lds-women/pdf/Colleen-Terry-Scoresby.pdf Transcript: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/inspiration/latter-day-saints-channel/bc/mormon-channel/images/audio/lds-women/pdf/Colleen-Terry-Scoresby.pdf

Transcribed - Published: 5 May 2021

Salote Tukuafu from Tonga, a member of the Primary General Advisory Council, shares lessons she learned from her childhood about being faithful, being kind, and being generous. She tells the inspiring story of her grandfather’s conversion to the restored gospel and the legacy of faith in Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ he built for his family. Sister Tukuafu describes her responsibilities on the advisory council, and the interfaith efforts she’s been involved with to address various social issues. She also shares the difficulties her family experienced when her husband was diagnosed with leukemia when their children were very young, and how she learned the importance of letting God be in charge of our lives. Transcript: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/inspiration/latter-day-saints-channel/bc/mormon-channel/images/audio/lds-women/pdf/Salote-Tukuafu.pdf

Transcribed - Published: 28 April 2021

“Your life isn’t going to be what you thought it was going to be and how you planned, but it’s going to be better than you could ever imagine.” Rosemary Thackeray is a public health professor, a BYU administrator, and the current BYU Women’s Conference Chair. In this episode, we talk with Rosemary about her decision to earn a Ph.D. and how she drew upon her professional expertise as a Young Women General Board member. She shares how she was comforted and guided by personal revelation when both her parents passed away in 2019, testifying of her deep trust that Heavenly Father keeps His promises as we live in faith. Rosemary invites women of all ages to participate in BYU Women’s Conference on April 29-30, 2021 to be strengthened and unified with women of faith around the world. Resources: 2021 BYU Women’s Conference Information https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/event/2021-byu-women-s-conference https://womensconference.byu.edu/ Rosemary Thackeray 2020 BYU Women’s Conference Address: “The Lord Knows You and Is Aware of You: Having Eyes, Ears, and Hearts to Gather Safely in Christ” https://womensconference.byu.edu/sites/womensconference.ce.byu.edu/files/rosemary_thackeray.pdf Abuse: Help, Healing, and Protection https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/get-help/abuse?cid=rdb_v_abuse⟨=eng Protecting Children and Youth Training https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/callings/church-safety-and-health/protecting-children-and-youth?lang=eng Young Women Camp Guide https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/manual/young-women-camp-guide?lang=eng February 2020 Evening With a General Authority: Elder David A. Bednar https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/broadcasts/an-evening-with-the-general-authorities/2020/02/bednar-full?lang=eng Bishop Gérald Caussé 2013 BYU Devotional: “For When I Am Weak, Then Am I Strong” https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/gerald-causse/weak-strong/ Transcript: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/inspiration/latter-day-saints-channel/bc/mormon-channel/images/audio/lds-women/pdf/Rosemary-Thakeray.pdf

Transcribed - Published: 21 April 2021

“Depression thrives in secrecy, but shrinks in empathy.” On today’s episode, Jane Clayson Johnson shares her own experience with clinical depression and the valuable insights she’s gathered through interviewing others about their stories. She discusses the unique challenges members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints may face when their ability to experience joy--in a faith centered on a plan of happiness--is inhibited by depression. When we work to overcome mental health stigma, understand mental illness, “mourn with those that mourn” and “comfort those that stand in need of comfort,” we can create opportunities for healing and hope for the future. Additional Resources: • Reyna Aburto and Elena Aburto | Mental Health: Receiving Help and Giving Support https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/inspiration/latter-day-saints-channel/listen/series/latter-day-saint-women/reyna-aburtoand-elenaaburto-mental-health-receiving-help-and-giving-support?lang=eng • • Sister Reyna Aburto’s October 2019 general conference talk https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2019/10/31aburto?lang=eng • • Church web page with mental health resources https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/get-help/mental-health?lang=eng • • Church web page with suicide prevention and ministering resources https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/get-help/suicide?lang=eng • • Suicide prevention videos from Elder Dale G. Renlund https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCR8tWKEbxo&list=PLAYgY8SPtEWH5oAfQlfGFyKk77nf-S-tH • • President Russell M. Nelson’s October 1995 general conference talk https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1995/10/perfection-pending?lang=eng • • Elder Jeffrey R. Holland’s October 2017 general conference talk https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2017/10/be-ye-therefore-perfect-eventually?lang=eng • • In Crisis? See suicide prevention helpline information here https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/crisis-help-lines/in-crisis?lang=eng • Transcript: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/inspiration/latter-day-saints-channel/bc/mormon-channel/images/audio/lds-women/pdf/Jane-Clayson-Johnson.pdf

Transcribed - Published: 14 April 2021

“The most important thing I’d love women to know is that Heavenly Father loves (you), of course, and that He wants to be in the details of your life. He wants to be invited in to help. He knows our hearts, and He knows the things that bring us joy, and He really wants to be a part of that.” In this episode we talk with Tania Torea, the Assistant Communication Director for the Church’s Pacific Area based in New Zealand. Tania shares how her faithful and courageous ancestors and the beautiful customs and traditions from her Maori culture have influenced her for good. Through personal experience, Tania reminds us that the Lord knows the desires of our hearts, and through prayer we can bring about miracles in our lives and receive peace and help in times of difficulty. Resources: https://news-nz.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/button-article?imageView=IMG_2308-min.JPG https://news-nz.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/new-communication-director-will-support-congregations-and-communities-in-new-zealand-and-pacific-islands Transcript: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/inspiration/latter-day-saints-channel/bc/mormon-channel/images/audio/lds-women/pdf/Tania-Torea.pdf

Transcribed - Published: 7 April 2021

“The sisterhood we share in the gospel crosses all kinds of boundaries and barriers. We are there to lift each other and help each other; sometimes we’re down, and sometimes we lift others who are down, but we are in this together.” Ruth Todd joins us to discuss her opportunities and lessons learned from her successful career as a news anchor and journalist, the exciting and challenging time she spent as a Church spokesperson, and her responsibilities serving as a member of the Young Women General Advisory Council. She talks about the importance of building bridges and making connections that help us learn from and love others. She shares her insights from the new Young Women theme and the value in aligning our identities with being a daughter of Heavenly Parents. Ruth also encourages listeners to do the best they can while putting the gospel first, through all the chapters of life. Transcript: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/inspiration/latter-day-saints-channel/bc/mormon-channel/images/audio/lds-women/pdf/Ruth-Todd.pdf

Transcribed - Published: 31 March 2021

With her characteristic energy and enthusiasm for life, Irene Caso shares her story. Born and raised in Madrid, Spain, Irene came to the United States after her mission. She had a successful career in television and broadcasting, and in 2017, Irene was hired as a Church spokesperson in Salt Lake City. From balancing demanding careers, to being wives and mothers, to seeking personal inspiration, Irene shares her thoughts on just how amazing the women of the Church are today. Insights that have come while traveling the world with Church leaders have strengthened Irene’s desire to be a better disciple of the Lord. Resources: Irene Caso: I’m a Mormon, Mother, and Spanish Newscaster https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ef-kS0ShYuQ Luz de las Naciones 2020: Unidos en Esperanza https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cLWF-L_Ses Transcript: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/inspiration/latter-day-saints-channel/bc/mormon-channel/images/audio/lds-women/pdf/Irene-Caso.pdf

Transcribed - Published: 24 March 2021

"Season of Awakening", Elaine A. Cannon, At the Pulpit: 185 Years of Discourses by Latter-day Saint Women Virginia Pearce Cowley, former first counselor in the Young Women general presidency, shares her insights and experiences as we discuss self-worth and developing a relationship with God, as taught by Elaine A. Cannon, a former Young Women general president, in an 1981 fireside. Join us for a discussion about ways we all can better know and trust in Heavenly Father's unique plan for us, and how to find joy and satisfaction in pursuing a Christ-centered life. Full discourse https://www.churchhistorianspress.org/at-the-pulpit/part-4/chapter-42?lang=eng&highlight=women%E2%80%99s%20meeting%7CElaine%20A%7CCannon%20speaking%7CCannon "We believe that each of you should develop a sweet and saving relationship with the Lord, because when you have that, everything else will begin to fall into place." - Elaine A. Cannon

Transcribed - Published: 17 March 2021