Join me as I speak with Emily Russon, who shares how she got past her own insecurity and negative attitude about having a brother who is transgender and the importance of showing unconditional love and what that should look like as a true follower of Christ. Emily shares insights on how to interact and support someone who is transgender and how to have an authentic connection with loved ones who have different orientations.

Join me as I speak with Tom Christofferson, author of, “That We May Be One - A Gay Mormon’s Perspective on Faith & Family".  Tom talks honestly about his experience as a gay man and what ultimately brought him back into full activity in the gospel of Jesus Christ, after being in a committed gay relationship for over 12 years. Tom shares how the unconditional love of his family (including his brother, Elder D. Todd Christofferson) and ward community, helped him come back. His story is powerful.

Join me as I speak with Autumn McAlpin about how to anchor ourselves in the gospel of Jesus Christ when we face unique experiences in life that can challenge our faith and cause us to doubt the plan of happiness. Autumn shares how we can show up for each other in productive ways and how being vulnerable can be a strength that allows ourselves and others to find the hope and connection we need in our faith journey.

Join me as I speak with Jenie Hunter, certified LDS LGBTQ life coach, about how to support, love and lift our LGBTQ loved ones, while still staying anchored in our faith. Jenie shares how to effectively communicate when a loved one come out and how to support them as they reconcile their orientation with gospel doctrine. Jenie also shares the challenges and blessings that come with being an LGBTQ parent and offers helpful resources for parents who are trying to help their children and themselves find a safe space to land within our Church culture.

Greg McKeown, author of the New York Times bestseller, Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less, where he identifies what essentialism is and how to live a life by design and not by default. He shares how to lead in our church callings and counsels with intention and simplicity and what we are really here to do and how to do it. It really comes down to following the “first ping.” Listen to the full episode to find out what that means and how it will change your life!

Join me as I speak with Ben Schilaty, BYU Honor Code administrator, author of A Walk in My Shoes, and podcast co-host for Questions From The Closet where he speaks openly about being gay and how to blend orientation with faith in healthy and productive ways. Ben shares how vulnerable members of the Church can rebuild trust and move past hurtful comments. Ben also shares how to be an ally, while still supporting church teachings.

Join me as I speak with Dr. David Morgan who shares coping mechanisms for managing stress, disappointment and failure in a productive way. He also shares how to move forward when we feel stuck and how to cope with unwanted outcomes. His insights are empowering and will infuse you with renewed optimism.

John Hilton III, Professor of Religious Education at BYU, dispels some of the myths we have in our Church culture about the symbolic nature of the cross. John helps us understand why members might hesitate to display and use the cross as a symbol of our faith as many Christians do. He talks about how the cross can be used as a bridge instead of a barrier when identifying with other Christian believers. John also addresses mixed messaging about the cross from church leaders and the different ways we use the symbolism of the crucifixion in our temple and church worship.

Join me for Part 2 with New York Times #1 best-selling authors and parenting and family experts, Richard and Linda Eyre, who share strategies for raising joyful, responsible and faithful kids. They also share time tested approaches for all ages that build confidence and increase resiliency. If you haven’t listened to Part 1 (episode 57) please join in to learn how to manage the hurdles of guilt, frustration and stress that come with being a parent and how to become the parent you WANT to be.

Join me as I speak with New York Times #1 selling author, speaker and parenting expert, Richard Eyre, who shares productive insights on how we can manage the hurdles of guilt, frustration and stress that come with being a parent. Richard also talks about the importance of respect for ourselves and our children, leading to healthy family relationships.