How Caregiving Changes Faith

In the last episode of The Lisa Show’s caregiving series, Lisa explores a topic inseparable from caregiving: spirituality. How does caregiving change relationships with God? How can we reconcile faith in a loving God with the suffering of our loved ones? Lisa talks with Sheila Welch, Kara Ryska, David Schenck, Aisha Adkins, and Jillian Benfield about how caregiving can reveal miracles and change our vision.

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Revelation 1–5

In this episode we'll talk about chapters one through five of the Book of Revelation. This book was written by John the Beloved, the same John who was promised to never die until the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. We’ll talk about some of the simple truths found in these chapters. We’ll discuss the oft-taught principle that progress comes when we act on truth. We can’t force anyone to change, nor do we want to, because everyone has to find their own way. We’ll also talk about the power that can come into our lives as we partner with the Savior. This power can help us change all aspects of our lives, including mental health, for the better.

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How Native Americans are Reclaiming Their Narrative

More than three-quarters of Americans say they know little to nothing about Native Americans. Nearly the same percentage also say they rarely or never encounter any kind of information about Native peoples. What Americans DO know about Native Americans likely comes from inaccurate history lessons that keep tribes situated in the past. Or maybe from the antiquated characterizations in Hollywood films and TV shows. But a new wave of research, activism, and representation is changing the conversation; Native Americans are reclaiming their narrative. So today, what assumptions do non-Native people in America have about Native Americans, past and present? In this episode of the podcast, we talk to a former teacher and curriculum designer about bringing contemporary Native American history into the classroom through the arts, a researcher and media consultant about the consequences of invisibility, a reconciliation advisor about healing from appropriation, and a former elected tribal leader about the importance of strengthening Tribal sovereignty.

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