Cherie Hyde is 87 years old and has lived what she calls "the worst and the best life."

She was born in the covenant, but her parents stopped attending church when she was young. Out of the blue, when she was 14 years old, her dad was called to be a Branch President of their Kansas branch, which thrust them back into activity.

The years that followed were filled with missionary service and a growing love of the gospel, which she never lost, not even when her husband decided, after 13 years of marriage, that he no longer believed and wanted a divorce.

At the age of 32, with five young children in tow, she moved from Kansas City to Salt Lake to build a new life as a single mom. It was the 1960s, and divorce was uncommon, which posed its own challenges. But she learned to rely on the Savior to help her.

She eventually remarried, blended her family with another, and learned how beautiful marriage can be. She raised her children with her new husband, served several missions, and grew in faith.

Cherie's story is filled with hope, not just for single mothers but for all who desire to remain faithful in the Gospel of Jesus Christ amid challenging circumstances. She is wise beyond her 87 years.

**Are you ready to STAND and start putting your faith into ACTION so you can have greater access to God's power? I have compiled a list of every invitation issued by our leaders during the October 2022 General Conference, which is now available for download. You can grab your free copy right here.

When Cody Hoskisson was a child, she navigated periods of bullying combined with medical trauma from two life-saving surgeries. Those childhood experiences created a form of PTSD called a freeze response (cousin of the fight or flight response) that still affects her daily life as a young wife and mother.

Cody has learned to rely on the Savior and her covenants to support her through her challenges. While she is not out of the woods yet, she has faith that "everything is going to be okay because God has promised me things, and He doesn't break His promises."

Cody's hopeful story is sure to inspire you to turn to the Savior and your covenants when life gets hard.

**Are you ready to STAND and start putting your faith into ACTION so you can have greater access to God's power? I have compiled a list of every invitation issued by our leaders during the October 2022 General Conference, which is now available for download. You can grab your free copy right here.

When Brigette Heller was young, she developed a relationship with the Savior that carried her through some intensely challenging experiences and has served as an anchor point throughout her life.

But, as an adult, depression, anxiety, and her sister's death challenged everything she thought she knew about Jesus. She was ready to give it all up when a miraculous experience connected her to her angel sister and the Lord in a way that continues to transform her faith and life today.

Brigette's story is filled with light, hope, and the footprints of Jesus. It is a conversation that still has me thinking about how I can walk a little closer to Christ, even when the path is intense and scary.

Find Brigette on Instagram and her website

Are you ready to STAND and start putting your faith into ACTION so you can have greater access to God's power? I have compiled a list of every invitation issued by our leaders during October 2022 General Conference, and it is now available for download. You can grab your free copy right here.

When Greta White had her first baby, she was unprepared for the postpartum depression that hit her like a truck. She lived in a constant state of fear and was unable to spend time with her baby, let alone bond with him, for several weeks following his birth.

Through that experience, which she relived after the births of each of her seven children, she learned to rely on the Savior. She discovered in a deeply personal way that the atonement is for rescuing. And now, she does all in her power to keep her covenants by helping to lift others.

Listen in to hear Greta's story of finding light and hope amid darkness. It is a conversation I will not soon forget.

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Are you ready to STAND and start putting your faith into ACTION so you can have greater access to God's power? I have compiled a list of every invitation issued by our leaders during October 2022 General Conference, and it is now available for download. As you study and apply these invitations,  you will reap the spiritual blessings attached to them. (Don't worry...I will show you how to do this without getting overwhelmed!) You can grab your free copy right here.

I have spent the past week thinking about things that don't make sense.

And, when I say "things that don't make sense," I mean questions that don't have easy answers and trials with no apparent ending.

I mean wrestling with counsel from prophets that does not seem to fit with our interpretation of following Jesus.

I mean physical, mental, and emotional challenges from which we have yet to find rest.

I mean paths the Lord inspires us to walk or even chooses for us that feel much too steep and well beyond our ability.

I mean roadblocks we encounter as we follow Him that seem to halt our progress again and again.

My thoughts have led me to the powerful lessons of Gethsemane and Golgotha. I believe understanding these events can forever change how we view our challenges and the suffering they sometimes create.

This Week's Shine Challenge:

Read Luke 22-23, which recounts the events of Gethsemane and Golgotha, and Jeffrey R. Holland's talk, "Lifted Up Upon the Cross." Imagine yourself as a character in the story. What would it have been like to witness those events? Would you have the faith to follow Him forever had you witnessed His sacrifice firsthand? Write your thoughts in your journal.

References:

1. Lifted Up upon the Cross: Jeffrey R. Holland

2. None Were With Him: Jeffrey R. Holland

P.S. Are you ready to STAND and start putting your faith into ACTION so you can have greater access to God's power? I have compiled a list of every invitation issued by our leaders during October 2022 General Conference, and it is now available for download. As you study and apply these invitations,  you will reap the spiritual blessings attached to them. (Don't worry...I will show you how to do this without getting overwhelmed!) You can grab your free copy right here.

Abigail Miller is a military wife, a mother of two young girls, and a disciple of Christ. Navigating periods of inadequacy, doubt, worry, and fear has taught her that the gospel is simple and joyful.

As she focused on the basics of the gospel, Abigail found peace and hope amid her challenges. She also discovered that sharing the gospel need not be scary. It can be normal, natural, and fun.

Listen in to hear Abigail's simple and joyful journey of faith. It is sure to inspire you along your own journey to Jesus.

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Would you like to share your story of faith? Apply to be a guest on the podcast right here.

Are you ready to STAND and start putting your faith into ACTION so you can have greater access to God's power? I have compiled a list of every invitation issued by our leaders during October 2022 General Conference, and it is now available for download. As you study and apply these invitations,  you will reap the spiritual blessings attached to them. (Don't worry...I will show you how to do this without getting overwhelmed!) You can grab your free copy right here.

When Andrea Ashford was seven years old, her parents were divorced, and her mom left the Church. She felt she had to choose between her mom and the Savior at that young age.

Even as a young girl, Andrea felt the magnitude of her choice. She chose to be baptized, even though her mom did not want that. Though it was difficult, that choice shaped her life and her view of covenants in beautiful ways.

Andrea explains, "My covenants give me the power to keep my covenants."

As Andrea shares her story, you will hear how her covenants have taught her about the Savior, His grace, and how to access His power every single day.

Follow Andrea on Instagram @andreaashfordd

Would you like to share your story of faith? Apply to be a guest on the podcast right here.

Want to join the STAND movement? You can start by downloading our manifesto: Covenant Women Who Stand. Read it and grab your free copy right here. You will also receive our weekly(ish) newsletter entitled 5 Quick Things.

Last weekend, I hiked the Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim with my husband and son. The 23.5-mile trek was overflowing with miracles, both small and great. God's fingerprint was evident in every step of this journey.

In this episode, I will tell you about every miraculous event we witnessed, what it has taught me about seeing God's miracles on a daily basis, and how each of us can develop eyes to see the miracles God works on our behalf.

Want to join the STAND movement? You can start by downloading our manifesto: Covenant Women Who Stand. Read it and grab your free copy right here. You will also receive our weekly(ish) newsletter entitled 5 Quick Things.

References:

1. Russell M. Nelson. The Power of Spiritual Momentum. April 2022.

2. Russell M. Nelson. Overcome the World and Find Rest. October 2022.

P.S. I would love to start interviewing Latter-day Saint women from all walks of life about what it looks like to STAND with the Savior in their unique circumstances. We NEED your voice in our community! If you would like to be interviewed on the show, fill out this form.

In the New Testament, there is an account of a rich young ruler who was also a follower of the Master, Jesus Christ. He was already keeping the commandments but asked Jesus a question we would all do well to ponder: "What lack I yet?"

When we break that question down into two modern questions and take them to the Lord, He can open the windows of Heaven for us:

1. What is the number one most important thing I can stop doing that will most transform my life?

2. What is the number one most important thing I can start doing that will most transform my life?

I call this practice trading up, and in this episode, I will teach you why it matters and how to use it to unlock the power of God in your life.

This Week's Shine Challenge:

Ask the Lord the two questions above, record His answers, and make a plan to implement them.

Want to join the STAND movement? You can start by downloading our manifesto: Covenant Women Who Stand. Read it and grab your free copy right here. You will also receive our weekly newsletter: 5 Quick Things.

P.S. I would love to start interviewing Latter-day Saint women from all walks of life about what it looks like to STAND with the Savior in their unique circumstances. We NEED your voice in our community! If you would like to be interviewed on the show, fill out this form.

References:

1. What Lack I Yet? Larry R. Lawrence

2. Spiritual Treasures: Russell M. Nelson

3. We Can Do Better and Be Better: Russell M. Nelson

4. Eyes to See: Michelle Craig

5. A Framework for Personal Revelation: Dale G. Renlund

6. Give the Lord Your Loyalty: Spencer W. Kimball

General Conference was fantastic! But what good are inspired messages from God unless we take the time to study and apply them? The Spirit cannot teach us how those messages will fortify our faith or grant us the prophetic blessings attached to them when they are collecting dust on a shelf or tucked away, out of sight, in the Gospel Library app.

So, I ask you, my friend, how will you be different because of what you heard at General Conference? What did the Spirit teach you, and how will you apply what you learned?

In this episode, I share my top 6 takeaways from October 2022 General Conference with an invitation to GO and DO what the Lord, through His servants, inspired you to do.

This Week's Shine Challenge:

Ponder what you learned at General Conference and set one actionable goal to put what the Spirit taught you into action.

Want to join the STAND movement? You can start by downloading our manifesto: Covenant Women Who Stand. Read it and grab your free copy right here. You will also receive our weekly newsletter: 5 Quick Things