How to Vet Charities

You made the donation, but where is it really going? Is it feeding starving children or furnishing a CEO's vacation home? Lisa talks with Aaron Miller and Jill Piacitelli from the Ballard Center and Chris Yadon from Saprea about what to look for in a charity, and how to know if that charity really makes a difference. #thelisashow #lisavalentineclark #vettingcharities #ballardcenter #saprea #charitablegiving #charitabledonations

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Adjusting to Normal Life Post Mission

There is so much excitement and anticipation leading up to someone leaving and going on a mission. There is a training center to help missionaries adjust to missionary life, but what about when they come home? Where is the training center for helping them assimilate back into everyday life? Coach Brianna Stewart is on the podcast today talking about what many returned missionaries face upon returning home and the skills returned missionaries need to learn so that the transition from missionary life to normal life is one that keeps the returned missionary moving forward. If you are a returned missionary and find the transition to normal life difficult, reach out to Brianna and let her help you in this process.

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A Higher Joy

Join Elaine Dalton and me, Barbara Morgan Gardner as we discuss doctrines, principles and personal experiences, applications, invitations and blessings associated with D&C 109:12-16 and Elder Uchtdorf’s “A Higher Joy!”  Join us as we discuss joy in context of mental illness, depression, and anxiety and as we recognize the reality of achieving and receiving a fullness of joy!  Also study with us as we discuss consecration and sanctification, incremental growth and becoming like Christ!

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Mosiah 18–24

In this episode we’ll talk about Mosiah chapters eighteen through twenty-four. These chapters contain great insights regarding our mental and emotional health. We’ll first talk about the concept of boundaries when serving others. We’ll talk about the importance of service, and the equal importance of taking care of ourselves and not burning ourselves out. We’ll then talk about how our burdens are often relieved in stages, to help us increase our faith. We’ll review the importance of being grateful for all relief that we receive, even if it is not all the relief we asked for. 

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