In this episode, Allison Dayton, Jenie Hunter, and Darice Auston discuss where they in this journey and the new goals of Lift+Love.  

The goal of Lift and Love is to create a space for BIG heartfelt conversations about faith, family, and the unique journeys of  LGBTQ individuals and their families in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Each week, we gather to share insights, resources, and experiences that reflect the beauty and complexity of navigating this journey offering hope and encouragement to others along the way

Episode #52: We're Back!

Overview: After a hiatus, the Lift+Love Podcast returns with heartfelt conversations about faith, family, and the unique journeys of LGBTQ+ individuals and their families in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Episode Hosts:  Allison Dayton (Founder of the Lift+Love organization, original Lift+Love podcast co-host, parent of LGBTQ+ child), Jenie Hunter (original Lift+Love podcast co-host, LCS certified life coach, parent of LGBTQ+ child) and Darice Auston (Lift+Love Director of Getting Stuff Done, Gather Director, Lift+Love Store Manager, parent of a trans child)

Episode Topic Highlights:

Our journey so far as parents of LGBTQ+ kids 

Generational shifts in coming out (kids coming out younger/earlier)

Parents are shifting from "problem to solve" to "person to love”

The ongoing tension of balancing faith, covenants, and loving LGBTQ+ children.

No clear "plan of salvation" for queer individuals in LDS doctrine

Current church policies especially challenging for trans youth

The constant companion of uncertainty

Resources Mentioned:

PFLAG https://pflag.org/find-resources/

Lift and Love monthly online support groups: https://www.liftandlove.org/support

Coaching services available through Jenie @jeniehuntercoaching www.jeniehuntercoaching.com

Lift+Love website www.liftandlove.org

"Blessed be God...who comforted us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God." 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Connect With Us: Call the Lift+Love voicemail line (801) 382-8420 to share ideas for topics you’d like us to discuss in future episodes.

Tags: #LGBTQ #LDS #Mormon #ParentingLGBTQ #Faith #Family #TransYouth #ChurchOfJesusChrist #QueerFaith #LiftAndLove