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Latter-day Saint Women

Discover both familiar and lesser-known women from the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, their stories and contributions, and what we can learn from them today. Guest historians and other Latter-day Saint voices join us to share their insights on the remarkable experiences and inspired teachings of women throughout our history.

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Tiffany Bowles - Spiritual Understanding May 16, 2019

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Prominent women’s suffragist Susa Gates called this address by Sarah M. Kimball, “the best paper of our session” at the National Council of Women conference in Washington DC in February 1895.

James Goldberg - God's Mission for Us May 02, 2019

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Judy Brummer went from being a newly baptized member to a full-time missionary in just a few months. Her unique ability to speak Xhosa allowed her to become a powerful missionary and translator in South Africa.

Jessica Nelson - Identity, Roles, and Responsibilities Apr 18, 2019

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With recent changes to the way we organize priesthood quorums and Relief societies we may ask ourselves, what are the purposes of these organizations?

Steven Harper - The Value of Faith Apr 04, 2019

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In April 1926 Amy Brown Lyman stepped to the podium of the Assembly Hall and taught powerfully about the value and blessings of faith.

Jenny Reeder - Faith and Confidence in God Mar 21, 2019

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In May 1831 Lucy Mack Smith stood on the deck of an ice bound ship in Buffalo Harbor on Lake Erie and taught a group of Latter-day Saints the meaning of faith.

Mathew Grow - Be Forbearing and Forgiving Mar 07, 2019

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Jane H. Neyman was denied membership in the Female Relief Society of Nauvoo. Rather than becoming bitter, Neyman went on to lead her local Relief Society in Beaver Utah.

Lisa Olsen Tait - Today's Religious Crisis Feb 21, 2019

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It can often feel as though religious rights and values are under attack in today’s world. You may be surprised that this view was shared by Elsie Talmage Brandley in 1934.

Kate Holbrook - Suffering and the Goodness of God Feb 07, 2019

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Why do bad things happen to good people? Why does God allow suffering when he has all power? Francine Bennion explored these topics in her groundbreaking discourse in March 1986.

Kate Holbrook - Gaining Light through Questioning Jan 24, 2019

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“Not enough people understand … that questions are good. … They can bring light and understanding.” Julie Willis shared this and other insights in her landmark speech at BYU Idaho in July 2014.

Emily Utt - Prayer: A Small and Simple Thing Jan 17, 2019

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Virginia H. Pearce gave her powerful talk “Prayer: A Small and Simple Thing” at BYU Women’s Conference in April 2018.

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