Madi Davis started using pornography when she was 13 after coming across images on social media. In this interview, Madi shares her journey of recovery, repentance and accessing the infinite power of Jesus Christ’s atonement. Episode Links Follow Madi on Instagram: @sistersonthefrontlines Listen to Madi’s new podcast: Sisters on the Frontlines Join Brooke Snow’s The Creation Coach School and get Darla’s bonuses Join the Spiritually Minded Women email list and get access to my FREE resource libra...
Mar 10, 2023•29 min•Season 6Ep. 64
In this follow-up episode to the series on the doctrine of Christ, I share why I made a discussion guide for the series, how you can get it and why it is important to gather with others to discuss doctrine. Links Get the Doctrine of Christ Podcast Series Discussion Guide Watch the podcast on YouTub e. Purchase my Deseret Book Seek Course: How to Prepare Your Teen for a Lifetime of Spiritual Growth Schedule a free coaching session with me to learn more about how to use doctrine to change anything...
Feb 16, 2023•15 min•Season 6Ep. 63
Hear thoughts, scriptures and quotes about the fifth element of the doctrine of Christ, enduring to the end, and learn why enduring will allow Christ to be the "author and finisher" of our faith. Episode Links Join my email list Purchase my Deseret Book Seek Course: How to Prepare Your Teen for a Lifetime of Spiritual Growth Schedule a free coaching session with me to learn more about how to use both the redeeming and enabling power of Christ’s atonement to partner with God and co-create the lif...
Nov 30, 2022•26 min•Season 6Ep. 62
Hear how the gift of the Holy Ghost equips each of us with the exact spiritual gifts we need in our individual mortal journeys. I also discuss how mental health affects the gift of the Holy Ghost and how we can help those who experience this by truly mourning with them. Episode Links Join my email list Purchase my Deseret Book Seek Course: How to Prepare Your Teen for a Lifetime of Spiritual Growth Schedule a free coaching session with me to learn more about how to use both the redeeming and ena...
Nov 23, 2022•20 min•Season 6Ep. 61
This is the third episode in a five part series about the doctrine of Christ. Listen to hear why continuing on from faith in Jesus Christ and repentance to baptism and partaking of the sacrament will give you even more power in your life to change. Episode Links Learn more about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Purchase my Deseret Book Seek Course: How to Prepare Your Teen for a Lifetime of Spiritual Growth Schedule a free coaching session with me to learn more about how to use bo...
Nov 16, 2022•25 min•Season 6Ep. 60
This is the second episode in a five part series about the doctrine of Christ. In this episode I’m sharing about repentance. Listen to hear how repentance is turning and how you can go beyond being like Christ to allowing Him to live in you. Episode Links Purchase my Deseret Book SEEK Course: How to Prepare Your Teen for a Lifetime of Spiritual Growth Schedule a free coaching session with me to learn more about how to use both the redeeming and enabling power of Christ’s atonement to partner wit...
Nov 09, 2022•21 min•Season 6Ep. 59
Learn about the relationship between doctrine, principles and applications and how understanding doctrine will help you change anything in your life. Episode Links Purchase my Deseret Book Seek Course: How to Prepare Your Teen for a Lifetime of Spiritual Growth Schedule a free coaching session with me to learn more about how to use doctrine, principles and applications to partner with God and co-create the life you desire. Scriptures Doctrine and Covenants 8:2 Talks, Articles and Books A Plea to...
Nov 02, 2022•23 min•Season 6Ep. 58
Episode Links Schedule a free coaching call with me to learn more about how to use the doctrine of Christ to partner with God and co-create the life you desire. Scriptures 2 Nephi 31-32 3 Nephi 27:13-21 Mosiah 1-6 Mosiah 3:17 Matthew 17:20 Alma 32 Alma 32:26-27 Mark 9:23-24 Mosiah 3:20-21 2 Nephi 31:10 Mosiah 4:9 Talks, Articles and Books Spiritual Treasures – President Russell M. Nelson, October 2019 general conference Jesus Christ–Gifts and Expectations – President Ezra Taft Benson, Ensign, De...
Oct 26, 2022•24 min•Season 6Ep. 57
In early 2020, Lynnette Sheppard was called to be a Relief Society president. She was already feeling inadequate and then the pandemic hit along with many personal trials including family challenges and business struggles. By January 2021, Lynnette felt she was drowning but received a clear message from God, “Lynnette, it’s not about what you do.” In this interview, Lynnette shares what the prompting meant to her and how it led her to start helping other women of faith. Overall, Lynnette discuss...
Apr 13, 2022•33 min•Season 5Ep. 56
Ceri Payne was very content raising three teen daughters and working from home as a special education teacher, but everything changed when she and her husband were asked to facilitate a self-reliance class. During the class, Ceri realized she had desires for her life she had never uncovered before. In this interview, Ceri shares how a series of promptings helped her make major shifts in her career and learn how paying attention to her desires was a way to co-create with God and see blessings for...
Apr 06, 2022•23 min•Season 5Ep. 55
In 2020, Katie Mitchell found herself dealing with personal trials in addition to the pandemic. She knew she needed hope and something to lift her spirits and felt a prompting to start sharing poetry with friends and family on Instagram. In the interview, Katie talks about how sharing her gifts through poetry and seeking to help others opened her own heart to Jesus Christ's healing love. Journal Questions In Alma 36:20, the prophet Alma shares these words about the result of his repentance: "My ...
Mar 30, 2022•28 min•Season 5Ep. 54
Several years ago Brittany Staker visited the eye doctor for a routine exam and learned she had a rare eye disease that would cause her to lose her vision. She lost her night vision and peripheral vision and then woke up from a nap one day with all vision in one eye gone. In this interview, Brittany shares how she slowly learned that she didn’t have to just endure to the end and wait for the next life to regain her vision. She discusses how she came to know that she could “enjoy to the end” and ...
Mar 23, 2022•36 min•Season 5Ep. 53
Listen to hear what I've been learning since deciding to take a break from social media over 6 weeks ago. I'm also sharing a new direction I am taking with podcast which includes a new season focused on the doctrine of Christ and more ways for YOU to be involved with the podcast. Episode Links Submit a question about the doctrine of Christ Join the Spiritually Minded Women email list and get access to my FREE resource library: spirituallymindedwomen.com/prayerjournal/ Follow Spiritually Minded W...
Mar 16, 2022•17 min•Season 5Ep. 52
Christi Hibbert, a psychologist, author, wife and mother, describes her two and a half year battle with breast cancer as a roller coaster she couldn’t get off of. Christi discusses in this interview how cancer and other grief-filled experiences in her past have brought her closer to the Savior and helped her experience miracles. She shares her testimony that the Lord can take our hard things and through His enabling power, we can heal and learn to flourish. Journal Questions Christi shared how t...
Mar 09, 2022•38 min•Season 5Ep. 51
In this interview, Taylor Ricks tells about a 24 hour period when she found out she was pregnant and the newborn she and her husband were fostering and hoping to adopt had down syndrome and might not be adoptable. She was also facing having four children under four, two with disabilities, and a husband leaving soon for military service. Taylor shares how in her overwhelmed state she prayed one night for someone to bring her dinner but instead received a spiritual experience that has sustained he...
Mar 02, 2022•30 min•Season 5Ep. 50
Listen to hear the perspectives of 14 different women on what it means to live inside their temple covenants. Each of these women has varied experiences, seasons of life and a unique journey on the covenant path but all testify in their own way of the power of making and striving to keep covenants and the way they have been brought closer to Jesus Christ. A special thank you to the women who shared their testimonies on this episode: Shannon Brown Sandy Johnson Katrina Seamons Amber Pearce Gracie...
Feb 23, 2022•46 min•Season 5Ep. 49
Melissa Bunkers realized her dream and goal of becoming a nurse practitioner and then felt God pointing her in a new direction with functional medicine. In this interview, Melissa discusses the ways she felt the Savior guide her by putting the right people in her path and helping her recognize new opportunities. She shares how her own struggles helped her to grow and be prepared for a new journey that gave her a way to help others. Journal Questions What signs from God are you receiving that are...
Feb 16, 2022•21 min•Season 5Ep. 48
Episode Links Come to the live group episode recording about covenants: Sign up here Parenting in Real Life podcast episode: 3 Tips for Navigating the Teenage Years Pebbles of Light podcast episode: Helping Others Recognize Their Divine Potential President Nelson’s talk: Revelation for the Church, Revelation for Our Lives Five-part series: Five Ways to Become More Spiritually Minded Spiritually Minded Women podcast episode: Acting on the Prophet’s Invitations at a Hinge Point in Church History S...
Feb 09, 2022•15 min•Season 5Ep. 47
This episode is an invitation to join a group podcast recording. Then, you’ll hear a replay of an episode that originally aired on May 6, 2020. That episode came as a result of a very strong and distinct impression to gather a group of women together over Zoom to discuss a question President Nelson had posed–How do you hear Him? The reason I’m replaying this episode is because I’m getting ready to record a similar group episode and I want you to join me. Something that’s been on my mind for mont...
Feb 02, 2022•57 min•Season 5Ep. 46
When Becky Mackintosh's son came out to her as gay, the first thing she did was pray and in this interview she shares that the clear answer she received that night and many times since was simple--love him. In this interview, Becky shares what learning to love her son in a Christ-like way has looked like for her. She candidly talks about the mistakes she's made and the struggles she's had but also shows that when life doesn't go as you planned it, you can always trust God and lean into the Savio...
Jan 26, 2022•40 min•Season 5Ep. 45
Teniesha Williams received strong spiritually promptings to marry her husband, a childhood friend, who had been sober from addiction for four years. Teniesha felt doubt and questioned the promptings when shortly after their marriage and her pregnancy her husband started using again. She describes her journey, which includes her husband’s death three years after their marriage, as a “fairytale that got crushed.” But despite the messiness she felt, Teniesha kept the lines of communication with God...
Jan 19, 2022•33 min•Season 5Ep. 44
As a young mom, Jessica Brite Peterson realized the light within her was on dim. In this interview, Jessica shares how she got the light back in her life and how you can do the same thing by figuring out what your gifts are, praying, and then simply starting. Jessica shares her testimony that every person has light to share and you will be full of the Spirit when you share your light. Journal Questions Jessica shared this quote from Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf: “Our loving Heavenly Father has not g...
Jan 12, 2022•30 min•Season 5Ep. 43
EmyLee McIntyre shares how her personal struggle with depression led her to help other women understand that suffering caused by trials is optional and joy can be found in any circumstance. We also dive into why just being on earth means you are living your purpose, how to show up knowing everything will work out and how connecting with others and constantly repenting will allow for more joy in the journey. Journal Questions EmyLee shared that you can think anything you want about anything in yo...
Jan 05, 2022•25 min•Season 5Ep. 42
In this interview McArthur Krishna shares about her experience following personal revelation to marry her husband, who is not a member of the church, and what she learned about growth on the covenant path. McArthur also discusses why Heavenly Mother is essential in our journey and is a gospel doctrine for both men and women. If you’ve ever thought you weren’t allowed to talk about Heavenly Mother or connect with her, you will be happy to hear McArthur share that no prophet or apostle has said we...
Dec 15, 2021•43 min•Season 5Ep. 41
Crystal Haitsma struggled as a young mom to be the parent she wanted to be. In this interview, Crystal shares how she turned to God for help and realized that deepening her relationship with Jesus Christ was the way to help bridge the gap in her relationships with her children. Crystal discusses many truths that apply to all relationships to help you love yourself and those around you. Journal Questions How do you think about yourself? One of the things Crystal said she does with her clients who...
Dec 08, 2021•35 min•Season 5Ep. 40
Growing up, Susan R. Madsen didn't look at her future beyond getting married and having a family, but after she started having children, Susan realized she was being called by God to get more education. She earned a masters degree and then obtained a doctorate and now works as a professor at Utah State University. Susan is also the founder and director of the Utah Women and Leadership Project and is a global thought leader on women and leadership. In this interview, Susan warmly opens up with in...
Dec 01, 2021•30 min•Season 5Ep. 39
How do I recognize the Holy Ghost when it comes? If you’ve ever asked yourself this question, you’ll want to listen to this episode. This episode originally aired over two years ago when the name of this podcast was Spiritually Minded Mom. The episode is a solo episode where I share some things I learned about feeling the Holy Ghost. A lot of what you’ll hear is a recap of what I learned from a Missionary Training Center (MTC) devotional that was given by Elder Bednar in August 2019. You’ll hear...
Nov 24, 2021•25 min•Season 5Ep. 39
Jen Mabray is a student of Jewish Studies and Hebrew who is currently pursuing a PhD. In addition to her academic pursuits, Jen is also a wife, mother, author and seminary teacher. In this interview Jen shares about the book she co-authored, God Comes to Women. Jen discusses the strength and connection we, as women, receive when we hear other women’s stories and share our own. Jen also shares her belief that women’s stories are written in our hearts so we can connect heart to heart and experienc...
Nov 17, 2021•33 min•Season 5Ep. 38
Ashlee Ayre is a 20 year old woman who loves acting and playing the piano. She comes from a large family and also became addicted to pornography at age 11 starting with looking up pictures and words in a dictionary she found in her home. In the interview, Ashlee discusses her experiences with quitting pornography several times in her teen years but never really experiencing healing until she turned to the Savior. She shares how we can change the discussion about pornography in the church from sh...
Nov 10, 2021•24 min•Season 5Ep. 37
Chanelle Neilson believes most of her growth on the covenant path has not come from huge trials but from choosing daily to follow Jesus and live in her purpose. In this episode, Chanelle shares the practical things she does to increase her faith every day and how she has learned to use personal revelation for both spiritual and temporal aspects of her life. Chanelle expresses how acting on promptings has helped her to trust God and know that He wants more for her than she wants for herself. Jour...
Nov 03, 2021•26 min•Season 5Ep. 36
