Keeping a steady feeling of power, purpose, and protection in an ever-changing, fallen world seems impossible. Yet, there is one place we can go to feel it again and again - the temple. Sister Carolyn Johnson discusses how the Sealing Ordinance provides us an eternal perspective - power; establishes our eternal identity within our family unit - purpose; and that as a family unit we can achieve eternal life - protection from a fallen world. No matter how "imperfect" our family may be, if we are covenant keepers, these blessings apply to all of us.

Some of the passages referenced or researched in preparation for this episode include:

Russell M. Nelson, “As We Go Forward Together,” Ensign, April 2018

D. Todd Christofferson, “The Sealing Power,” General Conference, October 2023

Russell M. Nelson, “The Everlasting Covenant,” Liahona, October 2022

Henry B. Eyring, “Proved and Strengthened in Christ,” General Conference, October 2025

Anthony & Cindy Sweat, The Holy Sealing - Uniting the Eternal Family of God

Wendy Watson Nelson, Covenant Keepers - Unlocking the Miracles God Wants for You

D&C 17:8, D&C 83, D&C 84:20, D&C 128: 5, 15, 18, 24, D&C 132: 19-20, D&C 121:29

It's a strange suggestion that we might "wear" power, purpose, and protection. But when we better understand the Garment of the Holy Priesthood, or the Temple Garment, and the blessings that are offered when we wear it, then we just might recognize the blessings that come from this holy gift. Sister Heidi Richardson shares with us the increased power, purpose, and protection she feels in her life as a result of faithfully wearing the garment of the Holy Priesthood. Yet, she emphasizes that this realization did not come immediately, but has happened over time, and encourages each of us to "give yourself grace and time to come to your own understanding." This episode is a "no judgement," "only encouragement" discussion on the temple garment.

Wouldn't we all like to feel a little more help as we journey through life? Sister Kay Goodman discusses the power, purpose and protection that can come to us and where to find it, if we just knew where to look - in the temple. Sister Goodman discusses the power that comes as we strengthen our relationship with our Heavenly Father and Savior Jesus Christ when we make and keep sacred priesthood covenants. We know who we are and what is our purpose when we better understand our divine nature as children of God. We feel greater protection from the temptations of the adversary when we strive to live an obedient life.

What if Heavenly Father gave us the steps to creating a beautiful life in the very pattern of creating life itself? Our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ magnificently created the universe and want us to learn from the pattern of Their creation. There is deep symbolism in each of these seven days. Join host Elizabeth Jacinto as she discusses the symbolism behind each of the seven days and how to apply them as we create our own beautiful life on earth, and as we long toward an eternal life in Heaven.

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Lauren Foulger, Director of The Humble Village, shares with us the professional strategies her team at The Humble Village implemented to create their mission statement, so that we can apply similar strategies personally — to find our own personal mission statement, our own purpose.

The foundation to finding our own purpose is first understanding our divinity, and second understanding our stewardship.

Has anyone ever suggested to you the idea of determining YOUR personal mission statement? Ten years ago in an institute class, Susan Shupe asked a life changing question: “Have you asked Heavenly Father what is your personal mission statement?” In this episode we explore the importance of exploring that question, how it can guide your life, and bring you purpose. We also learn from Susan Shupe how her personal purpose has guided her throughout her life, as a teacher, a speaker at BYU Women’s Conferences, Especially For Youth (EFY) conferences, and while serving four senior couple missions with her husband. But most importantly, while sharing the love of the Savior with individuals she meets every day.

Guest: Erin Colby

Episode Summary:

Erin Colby joins The Bishop’s Wife podcast and discusses the women who taught her important life lessons and who inspired her. Her journey has not been "great by the ways of the world” but in small ways she has acted on inspiration and been guided by the spirit. Her influence might not have received worldly accolades in her view, however, as she discusses  directing children’s theatre for the past ten years throughout San Diego, CA, and starting a small school in Vista, California, it is clear that her impact will continue to be felt for generations. 

Guest: Elizabeth Jacinto

Episode Summary:Host Elizabeth Jacinto takes us on her journey to starting The Bishop’s Wife podcast. When she was a bishop’s wife she found herself constantly asking the question, “who are the women and what can we learn from them?”

Elizabeth sets the theme of the podcast as a place where women of faith share their uplifting stories. She highlights the inspiring messages from Prophet Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, explaining that we can all seek to feel the Spirit guiding us toward God’s reassuring presence, who will show us our purpose. Then turning our minds toward an example from the scriptures, she reminds us of the story of Queen Esther and the beautiful characteristics that lead to saving her people, and establishes a scripture theme: “Thou art born to the kingdom for such a time as this.” — Esther 4:14