Do you ever struggle to find hope when life is hard? If so, welcome to the club!

In this episode, Elise, who is currently navigating what she calls a "hope crisis," talks to Lynnette about her challenging adjustment to post-mission life, and what it has taught her about finding hope in Christ.

Hope is possible, no matter how dark the night, because of Him. Come, learn how!

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The past couple of weeks have been a little crazy as a female Latter-day Saint online content creator. The controversy surrounding the recent Worldwide Relief Society Broadcast has been thick, and the role of women in the Church has, once again, been called into the spotlight.

In this episode, I share my response to the controversy, not about the role of women in the Church, but about trusting in the One who stands at the head of it - Jesus Christ - and the structure He has established.

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Sources:

1. The Love and Laws of God. Russell M. Nelson. BYU Speeches, September 17, 2019.

2. Your Divine Nature and Eternal Destiny. Dale G. Renlund. October 2022.

3. Activism vs. Discipleship. Ahmad S. Corbitt. November 2022.

4. The Lord Leads His Church. Henry B. Eyring. October 2017.

**The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints does not make, provide, approve, or endorse this podcast. Any content or opinions expressed, implied, or included are solely those of the podcast guests and/or hosts.

Do you worry about raising righteous children in a world that seems to be in a moral nosedive?

If so, or if you simply want to understand Gen Z better, you will love my conversation with Sky and Amanda Sorensen from the podcast "Sit Down with Sky and Amanda."

It is packed full of parenting wisdom for parents of faith.

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"I must obey" are Nephi's last words in the Book of Mormon.

In this episode, Shelly Rowlan and I discuss three conflicts all of us face that sometimes make obedience challenging: Man vs. Self, Man vs. Man, and Man vs. Nature.

Then, using specific passages from Nephi's record, we unpack how Nephi faced and overcame these same challenges, and how we can emulate his example of obedience.

I had so many light bulb moments in this discussion, and I hope you will, too.

**Grab a copy of Shelly's book, "Living with Broken Glass" right here

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Do you ever struggle to hear answers to prayers?

Do the heavens sometimes feel silent, despite your desperate pleas?

Do you wonder if you are worthy or capable of receiving revelation?

In this episode, Kate and Lynnette discuss how they have learned to hear the Lord speaking to them, which is often different from what they expect. Using scriptures, quotes from Church leaders, and personal experiences, they teach specific places to look for God's answers, and how to discern them when they come.

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There is SO much confusion in the world of parenting. It feels as if every "expert" is teaching something different.

As parents trying to raise righteous children, how do we know what expert to listen to?

If you have ever been confused about parenting, this episode is for you! It unpacks how God teaches His children to follow Him using the seemingly contradictory laws of justice and mercy. His example provides the perfect blueprint for all parents to follow.

Strategically implementing these two laws in our home when our kids were young and defiant changed the course of our parenting and, by extension, our lives. The results were nothing short of a MIRACLE!

Listen in for all the details.

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If we are going to STAND with Jesus Christ in the confusing times in which we live, we MUST learn to identify and avoid voices that would pull us away from Him.  

In this episode, Lynnette and Elise tackle this topic with the help of Nephi, Elder Bednar, and President Nelson, coupled with personal experiences, insights, and practical applications. Together, let's stand!

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Resources:

1. David A. Bednar, "But We Heeded Them Not," Oct. 2019

2. Russell M. Nelson, "The Everlasting Covenant," Oct. 2022

3. Dallin H. Oaks, "Good, Better, Best" Oct. 2007

In 1979, President Spencer W. Kimball made a prophecy that we have been quoting ever since: 

“Much of the major growth that is coming to the Church in the last days will come because many of the good women of the world … will be drawn to the Church in large numbers. This will happen to the degree that the women of the Church reflect righteousness and articulateness in their lives and to the degree that the women of the Church are seen as distinct and different—in happy ways—from the women of the world.”

This episode explores what it means to be distinct and different "in happy ways," why joy is so important to the work of gathering, and how each of us can help fulfill this prophecy in our own unique way.

Together, let's joyfully STAND!

References:

1. Spencer W. Kimball, The Role of Righteous Women, Oct. 1979

2. Russell M. Nelson, A Plea to My Sisters, Oct. 2015

3. Stand with Lynnette, Episode 13: How to FInd Joy Amid Challenges

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In this episode, you will meet my two daughters, 21-year-old Elise and 18-year-old Kate.

Elise and Kate will be helping me host the podcast from here on out, and this is your chance to get to know them.

Among other things, they share their thoughts on developing faith, challenges their generation faces in regard to faith (and how to tackle them), and what they want older generations to understand about them. They even have some amazing advice for parents whose kids are struggling with their faith.

They are wise beyond their years, and their faith inspires mine. I hope it will inspire you, too.

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**As mentioned in the episode, you can check out the talk, "Careful versus Casual" by Becky Craven

When I published my last episode in May of 2023, I did not anticipate a nine month break! But it happened...and we're finally back!

In this episode, I give an update on what has happened in the last nine months and what to expect moving forward ( plus a BIG announcement about my wonderful new co-hosts).

Then, using D&C 50:40-44 as a backdrop, I share some thoughts about navigating our confusing world by choosing to trust God instead of focusing on worry and/or fear.

Together, let's STAND!

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