What if Satan doesn't always tempt us with obvious lies, but instead takes something good and subtly twists it to pull us away from Christ? In this final episode of Rethinking Discipleship: Moving from Performance to Partnership with Christ, Kirstin explores how the enemy distorts things like love, self-reliance, rest, service, and discipleship and how we can learn to recognize the difference between his whispers and Christ's invitations. 🌿 In This Episode 🌸 Recognizing Satan's subtle counterfeits 🌸 Discerning Christ's voice from the enemy's whispers 🌸 Moving from shame and isolation toward connection with Christ 🌸 Why we can face spiritual opposition without fear 🎥 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/RmtvC5jW5tA

What if some of the most sacred moments of motherhood aren't the big, extraordinary ones but the ordinary moments where Christ meets us right where we are? In this episode, Kirstin sits down with Larisa Banks, creator of Sacred Ordinary Motherhood, for a heartfelt conversation about motherhood, following spiritual promptings, and learning to recognize Christ in the everyday moments of life. Larisa shares how God has met her in the middle of sleepless nights, difficult decisions, motherhood, and moments when she didn't feel capable of doing what was being asked of her. Together, they talk about what it looks like to trust Christ instead of carrying everything alone, create a home where children feel safe and loved, and notice the small promptings that invite us to serve others. 🌿 In This Episode 🌸 How Christ meets us in the ordinary moments of motherhood 🌸 Why we don't have to carry motherhood alone 🌸 Learning to trust God when life feels beyond our capacity 🌸 How love and safety can keep the door open for our children 🌸 Recognizing and following spiritual promptings in everyday life If you've ever wondered whether the ordinary things you're doing as a mother really matter, this conversation is a beautiful reminder that Christ meets us right where we are and He can magnify what we offer Him. Want to connect with Larisa and follow more of her beautiful work around motherhood and faith? 📲Follow Larisa on Instagram: @‌sacred_ordinary_motherhood 🎥 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/_WcX3twIvGg?si=6FpDbQTVMXZqLTbw

Have you ever had a thought that sounded true but left you feeling farther away from Christ? Maybe you've made a mistake and thought, I should have known better. Maybe you've felt discouraged and wondered, Why am I still struggling with this? Or maybe you've assumed you need to figure things out on your own before you can come back to God. But what if the most important question isn't simply whether a thought is true? What if we also need to ask where that thought is leading us? In this final episode of the Rethinking Discipleship: Moving from Performance to Partnership with Christ series, Kirstin explores how we can recognize Christ's voice in the middle of everyday life and learn to distinguish His invitations from the voices of shame, fear, and self-reliance. Drawing from the story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden and Moroni 7, Kirstin explores how Satan can mix truth with deception, subtly shifting our trust away from Christ and toward self-reliance. She contrasts the enemy's message of "hide" with Christ's invitation to "come." Kirstin also shares four questions she uses when a discouraging thought enters her mind. Rather than immediately asking whether the thought is true, these questions help us recognize the direction it is taking us toward Christ or away from Him. One of the most powerful distinctions in this episode is between conviction and shame. The Holy Ghost convicts, while shame condemns. One leads us toward Christ and reconciliation; the other tells us to hide until we've somehow become good enough to return. Kirstin also explains why recognizing Christ's voice isn't simply a skill we develop. Like recognizing the voice of someone we love, it becomes easier through relationship, familiarity, and time spent walking with Him. As this four-part series comes to a close, Kirstin brings everything together from remembering our identity, to wearing Christ's yoke, to seeing mortality as God's laboratory, and finally to learning how to recognize His voice as we walk through that laboratory with Him. 🌿 In This Episode 🌸 Why Satan often uses truth mixed with deception rather than obvious lies 🌸 What the story of Adam and Eve teaches us about hiding, shame, and God's invitation to return 🌸 How Moroni 7 gives us a principle for recognizing what comes from God 🌸 Why a thought can contain truth but still lead us away from Christ 🌸 Four questions to help you discern where your thoughts are leading you 🌸 The difference between the Holy Ghost convicting and shame condemning 🌸 Why discernment is the fruit of a growing relationship with Christ 🌸 How becoming more familiar with Christ helps us recognize His voice 🌸 The difference between trying to do everything alone and choosing partnership with Christ 🌸 The final invitation: "Jesus, what does partnership with you look like right here?" 🎥 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/sPUfHiFH79c?si=4RZwRbyl0sZQrz2s

Have you ever felt like your struggles were proof that you weren't growing enough?

Maybe you've found yourself wondering why you still stumble, why you sometimes forget to turn to Christ first, or why discipleship can still feel so difficult.

But what if those moments aren't evidence that something has gone wrong?

What if they're part of the very way God designed us to learn?

In this third episode of the Rethinking Discipleship: Moving from Performance to Partnership with Christ series, Kirstin explores the beautiful invitation to "be reconciled to God" and how that one phrase reshapes the way we understand grace, repentance, and spiritual growth.

Drawing from 2 Nephi 25:23 and 2 Nephi 2, she explains why opposition isn't a flaw in God's plan but an essential part of it. Through the powerful analogy of God's laboratory, Kirstin invites us to stop seeing every mistake as a verdict on our worth and begin viewing our experiences as opportunities to learn, grow, and walk more closely with Christ.

If you've ever struggled with feeling like you're not doing enough, this episode offers a refreshing perspective on what it means to become through Christ rather than striving for perfection on your own.

🌿 In This Episode

🌸 What it really means to be reconciled to God
🌸 Why "after all we can do" isn't the beginning of the invitation
🌸 How opposition is an intentional part of God's plan for our growth
🌸 Why Kirstin calls mortality "God's laboratory"
🌸 A healthier way to view mistakes, setbacks, and repentance
🌸 How to replace self-condemnation with curiosity and partnership with Christ

🎥 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/ebnB6Rhuff0

Have you ever read Jesus' words, "Be therefore perfect," and quietly felt like you had to become flawless?

Maybe you've found yourself trying harder, doing more, and carrying the weight of discipleship on your own hoping that one day you'll finally feel like you're enough.

But what if that's not what Jesus meant at all?

In this second episode of the Rethinking Discipleship: Moving from Performance to Partnership with Christ series, Kirstin explores how the scriptures redefine what it means to "be perfect."

By connecting Matthew 5:48 with Moroni 10:32, Matthew 11, and 1 Nephi 3:7, she uncovers a beautiful pattern that changes the way we understand discipleship. Rather than striving to become flawless through our own efforts, we're invited to become whole by walking in partnership with Jesus Christ.

Through scriptural insights, personal reflection, and practical application, Kirstin explains why Christ's invitation to "take my yoke upon you" was never meant for the end of our strength but for the very beginning of our journey.

If you've ever felt exhausted trying to do everything "right" or wondered if there was a more peaceful way to follow the Savior, this episode offers a hopeful perspective on what it truly means to be perfected in Him.

🌿 In This Episode

🌸 What the word "perfect" (teleios) really means in Matthew 5:48
🌸 Why we're invited to be perfected in Christ, not by our own striving
🌸 The significance of Christ's invitation to take His yoke before the work begins
🌸 How partnership with Jesus changes the way we approach parenting, service, and everyday challenges
🌸 Why relationship with Christ transforms obedience from obligation into trust
🌸 A simple question to ask before entering difficult moments that can bring greater peace and confidence

🎥 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/63DyLXW5MGA?si=Qo85EEnQsdlNPAAd

Have you ever felt like you're doing everything you're supposed to do reading your scriptures, praying, serving your family and yet still feeling like you're falling short?

What if the problem isn't your desire to follow Christ... But where you've been starting?

In this first episode of the new four-part series, Rethinking Discipleship: Moving from Performance to Partnership with Christ, Kirstin explores a life-changing shift in the way we approach discipleship.

Rather than beginning with behavior or trying harder, she invites us to start where God starts with our identity.

Drawing from scripture, the teachings of President Russell M. Nelson, and personal experiences, Kirstin shares how understanding our identity as a child of God, child of the covenant, and disciple of Jesus Christ transforms the way we trust, obey, and walk with the Savior.

This conversation will help you move beyond the pressure of performance and discover the peace that comes from partnering with Christ in the ordinary moments of everyday life.

If you've ever wondered why following Christ can sometimes feel exhausting, or longed to experience a deeper relationship with Him beyond your scripture study and prayers, this episode offers a fresh perspective that can reshape the way you live your discipleship.

🌿 In This Episode

🌸 Why discipleship begins with identity, not performance
🌸 President Russell M. Nelson's three eternal identities and why they matter
🌸 How understanding who you are changes the way you trust and obey God
🌸 What it means to move from striving for perfection to walking in partnership with Christ
🌸 How inviting Christ into ordinary moments deepens your relationship with Him
🌸 Why lasting transformation happens through relationship, not self-improvement

🎥 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/_-I6bkw25ME?si=TnK9dZb66eM60ggM

Have you ever noticed how every great story follows the same pattern?

Someone faces impossible challenges. They encounter setbacks, heartache, and uncertainty. Yet what makes them unforgettable isn't that life becomes easier it's that they choose who they become along the way.

In this episode, Kirstin explores four powerful character archetypes that can shape the way we respond to life's challenges: the Victim, the Villain, the Hero, and the Guide.

Using examples from Harry Potter alongside powerful scriptural stories, she shows how these different mindsets appear in our own lives and why the gospel invites us to choose a better path.

This conversation isn't about becoming perfect. It's about becoming more like Christ.

You'll discover how agency remains one of God's greatest gifts, why our wounds don't have to define us, and how Jesus Christ becomes our perfect Guide as we learn to walk with Him through every season of motherhood.

If you've ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, discouraged, or wondered how to keep moving forward with faith, this episode will remind you that your story is still being written and Christ is walking beside you every step of the way.

🌿 In This Episode

🌸 The four character archetypes: Victim, Villain, Hero, and Guide
🌸 How your mindset shapes the story you're living
🌸 Why agency is one of God's greatest gifts
🌸 What it means to become the hero Christ created you to be
🌸 How Jesus Christ strengthens us through life's challenges
🌸 Why small, faithful choices lead to lasting transformation
🎥 Watch full episode here: https://youtu.be/KaQZhlM44oQ

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Have you ever wondered if you're enough for the children God has entrusted to you?

In this heartfelt conversation, Kirstin sits down with her dear friend, Kista, to talk about motherhood, infertility, foster care, adoption, faith, and learning to trust God through life's unexpected paths.

Kista shares her remarkable journey from years of infertility and IVF to becoming a foster mom, adopting multiple children, navigating special needs, and discovering that God had been leading her every step of the way.

Together, they explore what it means to become a Radiant Mother not by striving for perfection, but by deepening your relationship with Jesus Christ.

One of the most powerful moments in this episode comes from a simple realization:

"God knew I would struggle... and He chose me anyway."

If you've ever questioned your ability as a mother, felt overwhelmed by the weight of your responsibilities, or wondered if you're doing enough, this conversation offers hope, grace, and a reminder that Christ walks with us through every season.

🌿 In This Episode

🌸 Kista's journey through infertility, IVF, foster care, and adoption
🌸 How God guided her family through unexpected twists and answered prayers
🌸 Why struggling doesn't mean you're failing
🌸 The difference between perfection and radiance in motherhood
🌸 Learning to hear God's voice through life's "static"
🌸 Giving yourself grace as you navigate motherhood
🌸 Why receiving help is part of God's design
🌸 Practical ways to invite Christ into everyday motherhood
🌸 The power of trusting God one step at a time

✨ Favorite Quotes
🌸 "God knew I would struggle... and He chose me anyway."
🌸 "Radiance isn't about being perfect. It's about staying connected to the Light."
🌸 "God cannot send you into greater stewardship if you are chronically depleted."  

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I’ve been spending time in Moroni 7, and one phrase has stayed with me: “thinketh no evil.” In this episode, I share a personal story from my time as a swimmer and how it changed the way I understand what it means to endure to the end. Because sometimes endurance isn’t about survival or sheer effort it’s about moving through life in sections, staying present in the part of the race you’re in. And spiritually, I’ve noticed how often our thoughts not our circumstances create distance between us and God, ourselves, and others. But charity changes that. Charity the pure love of Christ helps us stay connected. 🤍 Connected to God. Connected to ourselves. Connected to others. Connected to hope. This episode is a gentle invitation to notice the stories you’re telling yourself, and let Christ reshape the way you see your life. Because when charity begins to interpret our lives, things feel more grounded… and more hopeful. ✨ If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, or disconnected, I hope this conversation helps you feel closer again.

In this episode, Kirstin sits down with Lee Burdge a mother of three, grandmother of two, and chiropractor currently opening a new clinic to talk about the real experience of motherhood across seasons of life.

Through a simple but powerful analogy of jigsaw puzzles, Lee shares how growth often feels slow and unclear at first, but becomes meaningful as we stay with it. Together, they explore the pressure many women feel to “have it figured out,” and how that pressure can be gently replaced with trust, perspective, and the truth that there is time and there is enough.

Key Takeaways:

*Motherhood often feels unclear in the moment, but clarity comes as we stay with the process
*The pressure to “have it figured out by now” can be replaced with trust in timing
*From a broader perspective, there is time and there is enough
*Christ offers infinite resources to support us in our stewardship
*You don’t need the full picture you just need the next piece

Memorable Moments:

*The jigsaw puzzle analogy and how it mirrors growth and motherhood
*The shift in perspective that comes with time and experience
*The reminder that we are not meant to carry everything on our own

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