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Join Allyson and Tiffany this week as they discuss recent extreme weather patterns and climate change, how to have peaceful political discussions, a next level can opener, and of course, a profile of an inspiring sister.

News Story:

PBS article about Climate Change

Main Topic:

First Presidency letter acknowledging "principles compatible with the gospel may be found in various political parties, and members should seek candidates who best embody those principles."

Peacemakers Needed (April 2023 General Conference talk from Pres. Nelson)

Sharon Says So

Mormon Women For Ethical Government

Favorite Things

A next level can opener

The Ghost of Eternal Polygamy by Carol Lynn Pearson

Wooden carving of the Christus

Kirkland Toilet Paper

NYTimes Carrot Cake

Spring and the anticipation of ICE OUT in Minnesota

News Story:

New General YW Presidency

Inspiring Sister:

Drusilla Dorris Hendricks

Hello! Thank you for joining us today for episode 156 - Our Easter message. This episode will not have the regular segments we typically have, but will instead include our personal thoughts and faith regarding Jesus Christ and Easter.

Happy Easter!

The Miracle by Shawna Edwards

Join Allyson this week as she interviews LDS Church Historian, Lisa Tait, about the inspiring life of Emmeline B. Wells.

Further Resources:

Emmeline B. Wells, An Intimate History by Carol Cornwall Madsen

An Advocate for Women: The Public Life of Emmeline B Wells, by Carol Cornwall Madsen

The Diaries of Emmeline B. Wells

The Discourses of Eliza R. Snow

The First Fifty Years of the Relief Society (also found on the Gospel Library App)

News Story

Afghanistan Women on Women's Day

Main Topic

Sowby, T. (2020). The Efforts of Women to Breakdown Traditional Gender Roles in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints [Unpublished manuscript]. New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences, Arizona State University.

Favorite Things

Faith Matters Episode 149 with Jared Halverson "Don't Let a Good Faith Crisis Go to Waste"

Fekkai root lift

Dr. Pepper strawberries and cream

Magnolia Trees

River Sing Me Home

Baby Sleep Sacks

Baby Brezza Formula Dispenser

News Story

What happens to our culture when books are banned: 'A chilling effect'

Main Topic

The Value of Every Calling

Favorite Things

Frownies original wrinkle patches

Eugene England's biography by Terryl Givens: "Stretching the Heavens: The Life of Eugene England and the Crisis of Modern Mormonism."

Cooling pillow

Volcano Linen Spray

Baking toast in the oven

BeReal App

Inspiring Sister

Mary Wollstonecraft

Join Allyson and Tiffany in this week's episode as they discuss the one year anniversary of the war in Ukraine, the $5 million fine on the church by the SEC, and as always, share a spotlight of an inspiring sister.

Current Event/News Story:

One year anniversary of the war in Ukraine

Main Topic:

SEC Charges The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Church Issues Statement on SEC Settlement

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Its Investment Adviser Settle SEC Probe

Inspiring Sister Spotlight:

Patricia Roberts Harris

Join Allyson and Tiffany in this week's episode as they discuss avoiding news outrage, whether or not it matters if the church is "true", Neutrogena body oil, and as always, share a spotlight of an inspiring sister.

Current Event/News Story:

Outrage! Our minds and morals did not evolve to cope with social media

Favorite Things:

Tiffany

1. Nez deodorant
2. Maybelline lipstick
3. Tiffany's sugar cookie recipe

Allyson

1. Neutrogena body oil
2. Trim Totally Together nail kit
3. White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo

Inspiring Sister Spotlight:

Ella Baker

Join Tiffany this week as she interviews Rachel Rueckert, author of East Winds: a global quest to reckon with marriage. Rachel shares her inspiring and vulnerable experiences as a newly married, Mormon feminist, on a year-long honeymoon around the world.

Show Notes:

Rachel Rueckert

East Winds

Join Allyson and Tiffany in this week's episode as they discuss post partum mood disorders, redefining what it means to be "all in", the book and movie Crazy Rich Asians, and as always, share a spotlight of an inspiring sister.

Current Event/News Story:

Postpartum Mother accused of killing three children

Emily Effect.

Favorite Things:

Tiffany -

Olay hand soap

Knitting kit

Crazy Rich Asians

Allyson -

Create your own reel viewer

Anastasia Brow Definer

Hitting 35% protein for the first time in forever!

Inspiring Sister Spotlight:

Amanda Smith