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69. Dating/Marriage Pressure Post Mission I 3 returned missionaries share their experience Aug 03, 2022

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Join me as I speak with 3 returned missionaries about the pressure they faced to marry too young and too fast after their missions. They share the danger of leadership pressure on departing missionaries to get married quickly after returning home and what they think this is driven by and how they have each navigated this expectation within our culture. These young men share their insights and perspective, in an effort to support other returned missionaries facing the same pressure.

68. Healthy Body Image I How to maintain a healthy body image and manage eating disorders Jul 26, 2022

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Join me as I speak with nurse and counselor, Becky Berry, about how she learned to embrace her body image in a healthy way after overcoming an eating disorder that plagued her life during her later adolescent years. Becky shares helpful insights surrounding body image and how to avoid the temptation to compare and categorize ourselves in an effort to embrace our body in a healthy and productive way, as well as useful resources for youth and adult treatment.

67. Creating Unity I Judge Thomas Griffith shares how to compromise without contention or division Jul 06, 2022

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Join me as I speak with Judge Thomas B Griffith, former federal judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. Tom shares how we can support the Constitution by supporting unity both inside and outside of the church and how our baptism is a critical ordinance where we commit to unity and love as the Savior did. Tom talks about how to achieve compromise and defuse contention and foster unity around race, gender, nationality, sexual orientation and other potentially divisive topics.

66. Understanding Transgender I Emily Russon shares how she reconciled having a transgender brother Jun 29, 2022

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Join me as I speak with Emily Russon, who shares how she got past her own insecurity and negative attitude about having a brother who is transgender and the importance of showing unconditional love and what that should look like as a true follower of Christ. Emily shares insights on how to interact and support someone who is transgender and how to have an authentic connection with loved ones who have different orientations.

65. A Gay Mormon’s Perspective I Tom Christofferson shares his journey of faith and how he came back Jun 29, 2022

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Join me as I speak with Tom Christofferson, author of, “That We May Be One - A Gay Mormon’s Perspective on Faith & Family". Tom talks honestly about his experience as a gay man and what ultimately brought him back into full activity in the gospel of Jesus Christ, after being in a committed gay relationship for over 12 years. Tom shares how the unconditional love of his family (including his brother, Elder D. Todd Christofferson) and ward community, helped him come back. His story is powerful.

64. Staying Anchored I Autumn McAlpin shares how to stay tethered to Christ when life gets hard Jun 15, 2022

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Join me as I speak with Autumn McAlpin about how to anchor ourselves in the gospel of Jesus Christ when we face unique experiences in life that can challenge our faith and cause us to doubt the plan of happiness. Autumn shares how we can show up for each other in productive ways and how being vulnerable can be a strength that allows ourselves and others to find the hope and connection we need in our faith journey.

63. LGBTQ Parenting I Jenie Hunter shares tips on how to support LGBTQ & stay anchored in the gospel May 31, 2022

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Join me as I speak with Jenie Hunter, certified LDS LGBTQ life coach, about how to support, love and lift our LGBTQ loved ones, while still staying anchored in our faith. Jenie shares how to effectively communicate when a loved one come out and how to support them as they reconcile their orientation with gospel doctrine. Jenie also shares the challenges and blessings that come with being an LGBTQ parent and offers helpful resources for parents who are trying to help their children and themselves find a safe space to land within our Church culture.

62. Choosing Essentialism I Greg McKeown, teaches how to live by design and not by default May 18, 2022

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Greg McKeown, author of the New York Times bestseller, Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less, where he identifies what essentialism is and how to live a life by design and not by default. He shares how to lead in our church callings and counsels with intention and simplicity and what we are really here to do and how to do it. It really comes down to following the “first ping.” Listen to the full episode to find out what that means and how it will change your life!

61. LBGTQ perspective I Ben Schilaty shares how to be an ally and still support church teachings May 04, 2022

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Join me as I speak with Ben Schilaty, BYU Honor Code administrator, author of A Walk in My Shoes, and podcast co-host for Questions From The Closet where he speaks openly about being gay and how to blend orientation with faith in healthy and productive ways. Ben shares how vulnerable members of the Church can rebuild trust and move past hurtful comments. Ben also shares how to be an ally, while still supporting church teachings.

60. Managing Stress I Dr David Morgan shares a productive perspective & coping strategies Apr 20, 2022

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Join me as I speak with Dr. David Morgan who shares coping mechanisms for managing stress, disappointment and failure in a productive way. He also shares how to move forward when we feel stuck and how to cope with unwanted outcomes. His insights are empowering and will infuse you with renewed optimism.

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