You Are a Good Mom

There truly is no such thing as a bad person. All of us were born with divine goodness in us and that is who we are at our core. But Satan seeks to make all of us feel like we are eternally flawed and that the things we do or don’t do make us either “good” or “bad”. One of the greatest roles that gets attacked is motherhood. There are so many rules and expectations placed on mothers that when a mother either does or doesn’t do them, she is labeled as “good” or “bad”. The biggest labeler of a mother often being the mother herself.  Coach Emily Wardrop wants to help moms drop the war they are putting themselves into by helping them know and believe that they can do so many things - and still be a good mom.  Emily believes that when a mom can know that she is the expert on how to raise her kids and on her own mothering, that is when she can tap into her divine intuition, and see what really matters and works for her family. When a mom is showing up on her terms is when she is able to be the “good” mom she desires to be. 

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Understanding Truth About Church History

What are the best ways to see church history’s “bigger picture”, without necessarily getting stuck on issues we may not have enough data on? Today Carmen talks with Dr. Gerrit Dirkmaat, co-author of the Joseph Smith Papers about experiences in church history to help you find strength in your own testimony amidst trials and doubts.

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Facing Our Fear of Grief

Grief from death or loss is a normal part of life. Yet, simply thinking about grief can raise feelings of fear, anxiety, and hopelessness. Why is our culture so uncomfortable with intense grief? American rituals are designed to keep mourning quiet and private. We mutter clichés that offer little comfort and expect grieving to be like getting the flu – you feel really bad and then you get better. We make even less space for grieving pets, or pregnancy loss. In today’s podcast episode we consider how we can face our fear of grief and what might be different if we allowed feelings of grief to be bigger, longer, and more public?

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Isaiah 13–14; 24–30; 35

In this episode we'll continue our study of the book of Isaiah. We'll talk about three different principles from the recommended reading. First, we'll discuss how effective change happens little by little over time; we have to be patient with ourselves and with our process of improvement. Second, we'll talk about how we need to choose activities that will help build our emotional and spiritual foundations. Last, we'll discuss how developing a sense of hope can help with personal improvement and give us the strength we need to carry on despite difficulty.

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