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Breaking Down PatriarchyUntangling Homophobia from Faith - with advocate Allison DaytonAmy is joined by advocate Allison Dayton, founder of Lift & Love, to discuss the god-sized holes left behind when LGBTQIA+ people are forced out of their faith traditions, plus how the LDS Church can be changed through love and role modelling to embrace its gay family.Donate to Breaking Down PatriarchyAllison Dayton started the Lift & Love Foundation to support LGBTQ individuals and their families in the Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Allison lost her brother, who was gay, to suicide at the same time her 17-year-old son was coming out. Looking for re...2025-06-2459 min
Faith MattersI'm Still Here - John Gustav-Wrathall and Allison Dayton at RestoreToday, we’re sharing a really special session from last year’s Faith Matters gathering, Restore.This conversation has really stayed with us, and we're so grateful we get to share it with you now. It begins with a short, beautiful film—we’d highly recommend heading to our YouTube channel if you’d like to watch it. You’ll hear John Gustav-Wrathall share his journey as a gay Latter-day Saint—a path shaped by deep spiritual seeking, a loving and enduring partnership with his husband Goran, and an eventual return to his ward family. John speaks with honesty a...2025-06-2133 min
Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 134: Coloring with the 64 box of crayons, part 2 w/ Allison Dayton CW mention of death by suicideEpisode CW: mention of death by suicide.
Born into the LDS faith, Allison Dayton grew up in the bay area. She is married to Ken, mom to three mimi to one and founder of Lift and Love, an organization which focuses on strengthening Latter-day Saint LGBTQ+ families.
Allison has felt called to advocate for and be involved with the LGBTQ+ community first through her older brother Preston, and then through her son Jake. In this journey she has experienced deepest of tragedies, as well as the joy of love, acceptance, and unity.
Allison truly believes an LGBTQ child, sibling, or...2024-07-3141 min
Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 133: Coloring with the 64 box of crayons, part 1 w/ Allison Dayton CW mention of death by suicideEpisode CW: mention of death by suicide.
Born into the LDS faith, Allison Dayton grew up in the bay area. She is married to Ken, mom to three mimi to one and founder of Lift and Love, an organization which focuses on strengthening Latter-day Saint LGBTQ+ families.
Allison has felt called to advocate for and be involved with the LGBTQ+ community first through her older brother Preston, and then through her son Jake. In this journey she has experienced deepest of tragedies, as well as the joy of love, acceptance, and unity.
Allison truly believes an LGBTQ child, sibling...2024-07-2441 min
Unravel with Allison22 | PRESSURE with Sebastian SeagullUnravel the concepts that keep you in knots.Join me as I unravel PRESSURE as it relates to me, my special guest, Sebastian Seagull, our big-life-changing-news as students at the International College of Broadcasting and how we're choosing to approach it.Sebastian Seagull is a filmmaker, musician, artist and all-around visionary. He's my creative partner and cosmic brother doing meaningful work in the Dayton community. Seagull launched Wax Feathers Productions, providing us with art and comedy under the 90's surrealist umbrella. He is involved in productions with PBS, Tiny Stacks (Dayton Metro Library & WYSO), DECA...2024-06-1446 min
Listen, Learn & Love Hosted by Richard OstlerEpisode 628: Allison Dayton and Ben Schilaty: New LGBTQ Conference Called “Gather”My friends Allison Dayton (founder of Lift and Love) and Ben Schilaty (co-host of Questions From The Closet and Author) join us to talk about a new LDS/LGBTQ event called “Gather: Christ-centered support for Latter-day Saint LGBTQ individuals and those who love them”. The conference is on Sept 15th and 16th, 2023 at Utah Valley Convention Center, Provo, Utah.
Allison and Ben talk about why they (and others) decided to do the conference, who is invited, goals, logistics, speakers, and their personal hopes for the conference.
I was deeply moved listening to Allison and Ben as they shared some of thei...2023-03-3054 min
We HEAR HerAllison Dayton: Lift and Love Foundation – How a mother bear advocates for her son and other LGBTQ peopleAlison Dayton, Founder of Lift and Love Foundation Allison shares the heart-wrenching story of losing her brother, who was gay, to suicide and how she now fiercely advocates for her son and other LGBTQ individuals to have a place of strength and belonging. 2023-03-1623 min
Coaching Your Family RelationshipsBeing an LGBTQ+ Family at Church with Allison Dayton from Lift + LoveSend us a textEpisode 73 - Being an LGBTQ+ Family at Church with Allison Dayton from Lift + LoveI’m releasing this episode at the beginning of December for a reason. This month as we celebrate the birth of Christ, I think of it as celebrating the greatest gift of Love that God could give us – the savior Jesus Christ. This episode is about how to love better, how to extend that love to those who are having some trouble finding it in the walls of their church building and church communities. ...2022-12-0155 min
The Parenting Coach PodcastS05|16 - Parenting LGBTQ Kids with Allison Dayton (Lift and Love)Allison Dayton is the founder of the Lift and Love Foundation, which she created to support families with LGBTQ members. Allison lost her brother, who was gay, to suicide at the same time her 17-year-old son was coming out. Looking for resources to help her family she couldn’t find anything that embraced both her religious beliefs and her son’s identity. Lift and Love fills that much needed space for thousands of families and individuals. Allison and her husband Kenn live in Salt Lake City, Utah, where they are thrilled to watch their grown children create exciting lives and fami...2022-10-3134 minFaith Matters126. Lift and Love — A Conversation with Allison DaytonIn this episode, we spoke with Allison Dayton from Lift and Love, an organization that focuses on strengthening Latter-day Saint LGBTQ families.We met Allison not long ago and were so impressed by the spirit and love she brings to every interaction. She tells her story in the episode itself, but she’s been deeply involved with the LGBTQ community for many years, first through her older brother Preston, and later through her son. In those interactions she’s lived through the deepest of tragedies, as well as the joy of love, acceptance, and unity.Beca...2022-08-0652 minListen, Learn & Love Hosted by Richard OstlerEpisode 547: Allison Dayton, Founder Lift and LoveMy friend Allison Dayton (Active LDS, Mother of Three Including a Gay Son) joins us to share her latest thoughts on the intersection of being LDS and LGBTQ. Allison has been on this road for 4 decades with her gay brother Preston (who died in 2017) and her gay son Jake (currently at BYU) and has a unique and needed perspective.
Allison started Lift and Love (check out liftandlove.org and @liftandlove on IG) which is a support group for LDS parents with LGBTQ kids. It also helps give local leaders more tools to better support LGBTQ youth. Life and Love also...2022-07-241h 10
Lift + LoveHow to build your testimony as an parent of LGBTQ childMost parent's have great fear on what is going to happen with their testimony when their child comes out. Can they stay in the church and support their LGBTQ child? Anita Irvin, Allison and Jenie talk about how they have managed this path and share what they needed to do to protect their testimony and how they grew their faith of Jesus Christ
If you are looking to learn the tools and to get the coaching that will help your LGBTQ family thrive while gaining access to other families on this journey than the Lifted Together Community is...2022-04-0450 min
Lift + LoveHow to build your testimony as an parent of LGBTQ childMost parent's have great fear on what is going to happen with their testimony when their child comes out. Can they stay in the church and support their LGBTQ child? Anita Irvin, Allison and Jenie talk about how they have managed this path and share what they needed to do to protect their testimony and how they grew their faith of Jesus Christ
If you are looking to learn the tools and to get the coaching that will help your LGBTQ family thrive while gaining access to other families on this journey than the Lifted Together Community is...2022-04-0450 minLift + LoveThriving vs. Surviving - letting go of worryWorry is a sneaky emotion. It feels useful and necessary. But that is a lie. When we create worry about our LGBTQ child we are using up our valuable emotional energy in unproductive ways. Taking action from worry is not where we want to parent from.
This episode Allison and Jenie talk about how to handle your worry, what result your worry is creating and how to thrive and not just survive.
Link for the Pope's quoteshttps://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/250221/at-general-audience-pope-francis-urges-parents-never-condemn-a-child
If you are looking to learn the tools and to get the c...2022-02-0842 minLift + LoveThriving vs. Surviving - letting go of worryWorry is a sneaky emotion. It feels useful and necessary. But that is a lie. When we create worry about our LGBTQ child we are using up our valuable emotional energy in unproductive ways. Taking action from worry is not where we want to parent from.
This episode Allison and Jenie talk about how to handle your worry, what result your worry is creating and how to thrive and not just survive.
Link for the Pope's quoteshttps://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/250221/at-general-audience-pope-francis-urges-parents-never-condemn-a-child
If you are looking to learn the tools and to get the c...2022-02-0842 minLift + LoveBeing the touchpoint with Christ for your LGBTQ child.This episode we are sharing the conversation I recorded with Heather Rackman from Latter Day Life Coach Podcast
We talk about how to you as the mom can be the touchpoint for your LGBTQ child.
If you are looking to learn the tools and to get the coaching that will help your LGBTQ family thrive while gaining access to other families on this journey than the Lift and Love Community is the place for you. For details on how to join go to www.liftandlove.org/community
Join us for any of our fr...2022-02-0141 minLift + LoveBeing the touchpoint with Christ for your LGBTQ child.This episode we are sharing the conversation I recorded with Heather Rackman from Latter Day Life Coach Podcast
We talk about how to you as the mom can be the touchpoint for your LGBTQ child.
If you are looking to learn the tools and to get the coaching that will help your LGBTQ family thrive while gaining access to other families on this journey than the Lift and Love Community is the place for you. For details on how to join go to www.liftandlove.org/community
Join us for any of our fr...2022-02-0141 minLift + LoveHow to take the heat when you stand up w/Councilmember Julie SpilsburyIn this episode Jenie and Allison talk with Julie Spilsbury who serves as a Councilmember for the city of Mesa. Julie shared with us her story on how supporting the controversial non-discrimination ordinance effected her relationships and her standing in the community.
Julie was elected to the Mesa City Council in August of 2020, Councilmember Julie Spilsbury began her first term defending her vote on Mesa’s controversial Non-Discrimination Ordinance – passed March 1 2021.
Julie and her husband Jeremy ran a small tree care company for more than 20 years. They have lived in Mesa for almost their entire 24 years...2022-01-2645 minLift + LoveHow to take the heat when you stand up w/Councilmember Julie SpilsburyIn this episode Jenie and Allison talk with Julie Spilsbury who serves as a Councilmember for the city of Mesa. Julie shared with us her story on how supporting the controversial non-discrimination ordinance effected her relationships and her standing in the community.
Julie was elected to the Mesa City Council in August of 2020, Councilmember Julie Spilsbury began her first term defending her vote on Mesa’s controversial Non-Discrimination Ordinance – passed March 1 2021.
Julie and her husband Jeremy ran a small tree care company for more than 20 years. They have lived in Mesa for almost their entire 24 years...2022-01-2645 minLift + LoveIs my child safe at church?In one week's time, four mom's told us that their children didn't feel safe at church. This is not unusual. We hear this a lot.
We also hear from parent's who don't have LGBTQ children they don't understand why LGBTQ children feel unsafe at church.
In this episode we get vulnerable when we talk about HOW our LGBTQ saints feel emotionally unsafe in our churches.
It isn't happening intentionally but it is a reality for most LGBTQ LDS members at church.
Learning what makes them feel emotionally unsafe is the first step...2022-01-1925 minLift + LoveIs my child safe at church?In one week's time, four mom's told us that their children didn't feel safe at church. This is not unusual. We hear this a lot.
We also hear from parent's who don't have LGBTQ children they don't understand why LGBTQ children feel unsafe at church.
In this episode we get vulnerable when we talk about HOW our LGBTQ saints feel emotionally unsafe in our churches.
It isn't happening intentionally but it is a reality for most LGBTQ LDS members at church.
Learning what makes them feel emotionally unsafe is the first step...2022-01-1925 min
Lift + LoveWhat a gay BYU athlete has to teach usIn this episode Jenie and Allison had the opportunity to talk to two men, Wyatt Warnick and Mike Babbit. Wyatt and Mike are gay men who grew up LDS, graduated from BYU, and are now dating. Mike was a former BYU athlete and shared his journey about coming out and the impact of being gay and LDS had on his life. Mike also shares his coming out story as an LDS man.
Both of their stories will teach you and touch your heart. Teaching you how impactful parents are in their children's journey, especially with them coming ou...2022-01-041h 08Lift + LoveProclaim PeaceAllison and Jenie had the pleasure of interviewing Patrick Mason and J. David Pulsipher about their new book. These two men have co-authored the book Proclaim Peace - The Restoration's Answer to an Age of Conflict. This book is a spiritual journey by two believing scholars of peace. In a world plagued by violence, Mason and Pulsipher believe, with President Russell M. Nelson, that “peace is possible” and that the “descendants of Abraham . . . are in a pivotal position to emerge as peacemakers” (“Blessed Are the Peacemakers,” Ensign, Nov. 2002). This book is an effort to lift up the Restoration’s distinctive pri...2021-12-1452 minLift + LoveProclaim PeaceAllison and Jenie had the pleasure of interviewing Patrick Mason and J. David Pulsipher about their new book. These two men have co-authored the book Proclaim Peace - The Restoration's Answer to an Age of Conflict. This book is a spiritual journey by two believing scholars of peace. In a world plagued by violence, Mason and Pulsipher believe, with President Russell M. Nelson, that “peace is possible” and that the “descendants of Abraham . . . are in a pivotal position to emerge as peacemakers” (“Blessed Are the Peacemakers,” Ensign, Nov. 2002). This book is an effort to lift up the Restoration’s distinctive pri...2021-12-1452 minLift + LoveTurns out I married a gay man.Jenie and Allison sit down and talk to Jessica from Husband In Law podcast. Steve and Jessica were happily married for 7 years until Steve came out as being gay which inevitably ended in divorce. Now, Matt and Jessica have been happily married for over 8 years. The crazy part is, Matt, Jessica, and Steve all get along, to the extent that Matt and Steve work together, every dang day… Don’t worry you will get all the details while you listen. Matt, Jessica, and Steve have a relationship that, by most standards, would be considered atypical. Listen in as Jessica takes...2021-12-0750 minLift + LoveTurns out I married a gay man.Jenie and Allison sit down and talk to Jessica from Husband In Law podcast. Steve and Jessica were happily married for 7 years until Steve came out as being gay which inevitably ended in divorce. Now, Matt and Jessica have been happily married for over 8 years. The crazy part is, Matt, Jessica, and Steve all get along, to the extent that Matt and Steve work together, every dang day… Don’t worry you will get all the details while you listen. Matt, Jessica, and Steve have a relationship that, by most standards, would be considered atypical. Listen in as Jessica takes...2021-12-0750 minLift + LoveIs my child being LGBTQ just a phase?When we talk to mom's of children who just came out - this is the number one question. Is this just a phase? Is this a trend? All of their friends seem to be doing this.
In this episode we talk with Dr. Lacey Bagley, LMFT who owns Celebrate LGBTQIA+ Therapy Services in Provo, Utah. She helps us break "Is this just a phase?" down and gives us some great tips on how to parent and help your LGTBQ child as they explore their identity.
To contact Dr. Lacey you can reach:
Website: Cele...2021-11-3043 minLift + LoveIs my child being LGBTQ just a phase?When we talk to mom's of children who just came out - this is the number one question. Is this just a phase? Is this a trend? All of their friends seem to be doing this.
In this episode we talk with Dr. Lacey Bagley, LMFT who owns Celebrate LGBTQIA+ Therapy Services in Provo, Utah. She helps us break "Is this just a phase?" down and gives us some great tips on how to parent and help your LGTBQ child as they explore their identity.
To contact Dr. Lacey you can reach:
Website: Cele...2021-11-3043 minLift + LoveDrama Free Holiday DinnerAre you dreading Thanksgiving dinner with the big family? If so, we got your back. In this episode we will teach you how to handle crazy grandma and have the best big family dinner you have ever had. We arm you with great thoughts and 4 tips on how to prepare and coach yourself before the big family gathering.
The book Allison referenced "Proclaim Peace
If you are looking to learn the tools and to get the coaching that will help your LGBTQ family thrive while gaining access to other families on this journey than the Lif...2021-11-1639 minLift + LoveDrama Free Holiday DinnerAre you dreading Thanksgiving dinner with the big family? If so, we got your back. In this episode we will teach you how to handle crazy grandma and have the best big family dinner you have ever had. We arm you with great thoughts and 4 tips on how to prepare and coach yourself before the big family gathering.
The book Allison referenced "Proclaim Peace
If you are looking to learn the tools and to get the coaching that will help your LGBTQ family thrive while gaining access to other families on this journey than the Lif...2021-11-1639 min
Lift + LoveOur Mother‘s Knew It - Part 6 - ”Declaration of Divinity” - SeekingDeclaration of Divinity - Part 6
Declaration of Divinity - Part 6 - SEEKING As stated in Article Faith 9, “We believe that… He will yet reveal many great and important things pertaining to the Kingdom of God.” As mother's we are pleading for greater gospel light to shine on our LGBTQ children. We invite all members to join us in asking the Savior for further understanding of the plan for HIS LGBTQ children.
Join us for any of our monthly Lift+Love Support Groups - link sign up at Lift+Love Support .
If you are lookin...2021-11-0925 minLift + LoveOur Mother‘s Knew It - Part 6 - ”Declaration of Divinity” - SeekingDeclaration of Divinity - Part 6
Declaration of Divinity - Part 6 - SEEKING As stated in Article Faith 9, “We believe that… He will yet reveal many great and important things pertaining to the Kingdom of God.” As mother's we are pleading for greater gospel light to shine on our LGBTQ children. We invite all members to join us in asking the Savior for further understanding of the plan for HIS LGBTQ children.
Join us for any of our monthly Lift+Love Support Groups - link sign up at Lift+Love Support .
If you are lookin...2021-11-0925 minLift + LoveOur Mother‘s Knew It - Part 5- -”Declaration of Divinity” - PurposeDeclaration of Divinity - Part 5
We get the question a lot - "Why do we have so many LGBTQ saints?" This question we discuss in this episode and how we feel as mother's of LGBTQ children that our LGBTQ children have an important purpose here on earth. That they were sent down to earth at this time to teach others and to do specific missions for their Heavenly Father. Jenie and Allison discuss the beauty of what their diversity brings and how diversity makes the body of Christ perfect only with its diversity.
To quote Bis...2021-11-0229 minLift + LoveOur Mother‘s Knew It - Part 5- -”Declaration of Divinity” - PurposeDeclaration of Divinity - Part 5
We get the question a lot - "Why do we have so many LGBTQ saints?" This question we discuss in this episode and how we feel as mother's of LGBTQ children that our LGBTQ children have an important purpose here on earth. That they were sent down to earth at this time to teach others and to do specific missions for their Heavenly Father. Jenie and Allison discuss the beauty of what their diversity brings and how diversity makes the body of Christ perfect only with its diversity.
To quote Bis...2021-11-0229 minLift + LoveOur Mother‘s Knew It -Part 4 ”Declaration of Divinity” - Divine BirthrightDeclaration of Divinity - Part 4
We know that our Heavenly Father love our LGBTQ children. Unfortunately this is not always the message they receive in our church communities. Jenie and Allison discuss how harmful it is that our LGBTQ children receive the message of shame about who they are. Allison share's her brothers journey with this messaging and how that affected his live. Jenie talks about how sometimes parents are part of this harmful message and what to do next if that has happened in your family. This is a powerful episode about how important our words are...2021-10-2625 minLift + LoveOur Mother‘s Knew It -Part 4 ”Declaration of Divinity” - Divine BirthrightDeclaration of Divinity - Part 4
We know that our Heavenly Father love our LGBTQ children. Unfortunately this is not always the message they receive in our church communities. Jenie and Allison discuss how harmful it is that our LGBTQ children receive the message of shame about who they are. Allison share's her brothers journey with this messaging and how that affected his live. Jenie talks about how sometimes parents are part of this harmful message and what to do next if that has happened in your family. This is a powerful episode about how important our words are...2021-10-2625 minLift + LoveOur Mother‘s Knew It - Part 3 ”Declaration of Divinity” - Eternal FamiliesAllison and Jenie introduce Part 3 of the declaration of Divinity - Eternal Families. They share how they viewed their eternal family once their son's came out. They also share ideas on how to connect your child to their spirituality if they decide to leave to the church. It is a powerful episode on examining how you view your family and how that effects your family.
Declaration of Divinity - Part 2 ETERNAL FAMILIES - "As mother's we know that our family can only be complete when all members are loved and valued equally. We believe that each individual is an imp...2021-10-1941 minLift + LoveOur Mother‘s Knew It - Part 3 ”Declaration of Divinity” - Eternal FamiliesAllison and Jenie introduce Part 3 of the declaration of Divinity - Eternal Families. They share how they viewed their eternal family once their son's came out. They also share ideas on how to connect your child to their spirituality if they decide to leave to the church. It is a powerful episode on examining how you view your family and how that effects your family.
Declaration of Divinity - Part 2 ETERNAL FAMILIES - "As mother's we know that our family can only be complete when all members are loved and valued equally. We believe that each individual is an imp...2021-10-1941 minLift + LoveOnce we made a TV show with Lisa Clark Valentine and Hailey SmithJenie and Allison talk with two of the coolest LGBTQ moms, Lisa Clark Valentine and Hailey Smith. Both of these ladies are extremely talented and has made our world a better place with their talents. Lisa Clark is an actress and producer, known for Show Offs (2019), Pretty Darn Funny(2012) and Once I Was a Beehive (2015). Hailey Smith is an actress and producer, known for Show Offs (2019), Once I Was a Beehive (2015) and Christmas Time
On this episode we talk about what an LDS LGBTQ TV show would look like. We invent the characters and the story line. It i...2021-10-1257 min
Lift + LoveOnce we made a TV show with Lisa Clark Valentine and Hailey SmithJenie and Allison talk with two of the coolest LGBTQ moms, Lisa Clark Valentine and Hailey Smith. Both of these ladies are extremely talented and has made our world a better place with their talents. Lisa Clark is an actress and producer, known for Show Offs (2019), Pretty Darn Funny(2012) and Once I Was a Beehive (2015). Hailey Smith is an actress and producer, known for Show Offs (2019), Once I Was a Beehive (2015) and Christmas Time
On this episode we talk about what an LDS LGBTQ TV show would look like. We invent the characters and the story line. It i...2021-10-1257 minLift + LoveOur Mother‘s Knew It - Part 2 of ”Declaration of their Divinity” - Eternal NatureBecause of our petitioning the Lord we have been taught some beautiful truths about our LGBTQ children. This is the second part of the series - "Declaration of their Divinity", a six part podcast series, talking about the truths that we and hundreds of mom's have learned and shared in this sacred calling.
In this episode Allison and Jenie talk with TJ who is a licensed clinical therapist practicing in Draper Utah (Instagram). Tj is a gay LDS therapist who attended BYU and USC and hosts our Lift + Love monthly teenage/young support groups.
Declaration of...2021-10-0546 minLift + LoveOur Mother‘s Knew It - Part 2 of ”Declaration of their Divinity” - Eternal NatureBecause of our petitioning the Lord we have been taught some beautiful truths about our LGBTQ children. This is the second part of the series - "Declaration of their Divinity", a six part podcast series, talking about the truths that we and hundreds of mom's have learned and shared in this sacred calling.
In this episode Allison and Jenie talk with TJ who is a licensed clinical therapist practicing in Draper Utah (Instagram). Tj is a gay LDS therapist who attended BYU and USC and hosts our Lift + Love monthly teenage/young support groups.
Declaration of...2021-10-0546 minLift + LoveOur Mother‘s Knew It - Part One of ”Declaration of their Divinity”All mother's love and worry about their children. But mother's of LGBTQ children spend a lot of time pleading with our Heavenly Parents and our Savior asking them to teach us about our LGBTQ children. Who are they? What is their purpose?
Because of our petitioning the Lord we have been taught some beautiful truths about our LGBTQ children. This is the first part of the series - "Declaration of their Divinity", a six part podcast series, talking about the truths that we and hundreds of mom's have learned and shared in this sacred calling.
Decl...2021-09-2122 minLift + LoveOur Mother‘s Knew It - Part One of ”Declaration of their Divinity”All mother's love and worry about their children. But mother's of LGBTQ children spend a lot of time pleading with our Heavenly Parents and our Savior asking them to teach us about our LGBTQ children. Who are they? What is their purpose?
Because of our petitioning the Lord we have been taught some beautiful truths about our LGBTQ children. This is the first part of the series - "Declaration of their Divinity", a six part podcast series, talking about the truths that we and hundreds of mom's have learned and shared in this sacred calling.
Decl...2021-09-2122 minLift + LoveStarting a LGBTQ Scripture StudyThis episode we talk with Michelle and Carey, two mom's who felt prompted to create a safe place for our LGBTQ allies and members. The tell us how they started the group and what has happened since, the lessons they have learned and how participating in this group has changed them. If you have ever wondered what you could do to create safer places of study and belonging for others you will love hearing Michelle and Carey's story.
Links for Leader and Study group letters.
Join us for any of our monthly Lift+Love Support Gro...2021-09-1533 minLift + LoveStarting a LGBTQ Scripture StudyThis episode we talk with Michelle and Carey, two mom's who felt prompted to create a safe place for our LGBTQ allies and members. The tell us how they started the group and what has happened since, the lessons they have learned and how participating in this group has changed them. If you have ever wondered what you could do to create safer places of study and belonging for others you will love hearing Michelle and Carey's story.
Links for Leader and Study group letters.
Join us for any of our monthly Lift+Love Support Gro...2021-09-1533 minLift + LoveHow becoming an LGBTQ Ally changed me -Richard ”Papa Ostler
Richard ‘Papa' Ostler is the host of the Listen, Learn and Love podcast (https://listenlearnandlove.org/podcasts) which provides a platform for LGBTQ Latter-day Saints to share their stories. The podcast library, which contains over 400 stories from those working through complicated issues (repentance, early-release missionaries, emotional illness, faith-crisis).
Richard Ostler is a former YSA bishop who speaks at firesides and conferences about how to more fully embrace LGBTQ Latter-day Saints, see their gifts and contributions, and better understand their unique road. He is deeply committed to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and to creating more understanding and suppo...2021-09-091h 14Lift + LoveHow becoming an LGBTQ Ally changed me -Richard ”Papa OstlerRichard ‘Papa' Ostler is the host of the Listen, Learn and Love podcast (https://listenlearnandlove.org/podcasts) which provides a platform for LGBTQ Latter-day Saints to share their stories. The podcast library, which contains over 400 stories from those working through complicated issues (repentance, early-release missionaries, emotional illness, faith-crisis).
Richard Ostler is a former YSA bishop who speaks at firesides and conferences about how to more fully embrace LGBTQ Latter-day Saints, see their gifts and contributions, and better understand their unique road. He is deeply committed to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and to creating more understanding and suppo...2021-09-091h 14
Lift + LoveThe LGBTQ Family Survival GuideIn Episode 22 we talked about how we stay in the church as an LDS LGBTQ family.
When your child comes out, it can feel like you are a new path to the Savior and it can sometimes feel like a lonely path. In order, to thrive on this new path you need a survival pack.
In this episode we are going to teach you 3 tools that will help you not just survive that new trail but thrive on it.
Thoughts that we referenced in this episode are:
T: What if it’s ok...2021-09-0140 min
Lift + LoveThe LGBTQ Family Survival GuideIn Episode 22 we talked about how we stay in the church as an LDS LGBTQ family.
When your child comes out, it can feel like you are a new path to the Savior and it can sometimes feel like a lonely path. In order, to thrive on this new path you need a survival pack.
In this episode we are going to teach you 3 tools that will help you not just survive that new trail but thrive on it.
Thoughts that we referenced in this episode are:
T: What if it’s ok...2021-09-0140 min
Lift + LoveThe LGBTQ Family Path Survival TipsIn Episode 22 we talked about how we stay in the church as an LDS LGBTQ family.
When your child comes out, it can feel like you are a new path to the Savior and it can sometimes feel like a lonely path. In order, to thrive on this new path you need a survival pack.
In this episode we are going to teach you 3 tools that will help you not just survive that new trail but thrive on it.
Thoughts that we referenced in this episode are:
T: What if it’s ok...2021-08-3140 min
Lift + LoveParenting in the WildernessParenting can often feel lonely and defeating and it feels similar as being lost in the wilderness. In this episode Jenie ad Allison breakdown the story in Nephi 16 and gain some great wisdom on how to handle your personal "bow-breaking" moments as an LGBTQ family. You will learn how much your Heavenly Father loves you and your family and the steps to gain your own personal Liahona to guide your family.
Join us for any of our monthly Lift+Love Support Groups - link sign up at Lift+Love Support .
If you would like some pe...2021-08-1229 min
Lift + LoveParenting in the WildernessParenting can often feel lonely and defeating and it feels similar as being lost in the wilderness. In this episode Jenie ad Allison breakdown the story in Nephi 16 and gain some great wisdom on how to handle your personal "bow-breaking" moments as an LGBTQ family. You will learn how much your Heavenly Father loves you and your family and the steps to gain your own personal Liahona to guide your family.
Join us for any of our monthly Lift+Love Support Groups - link sign up at Lift+Love Support .
If you would like some pe...2021-08-1229 min
Lift + LoveHow do I stay?For families of LGBTQ children church can be a painful place. Sometimes it is hard to find the right balance of supporting your child and finding safety in your church community. Allison and Jenie talk about three tools that helps them deal with the dissonance and how they make church a healthy place where their faith can continue to thrive.
Join us for any of our monthly Lift+Love Support Groups - link sign up at Lift+Love Support .
If you would like some personal help on how to do this please sign up for a...2021-08-0235 min
Lift + LoveHow do I stay?For families of LGBTQ children church can be a painful place. Sometimes it is hard to find the right balance of supporting your child and finding safety in your church community. Allison and Jenie talk about three tools that helps them deal with the dissonance and how they make church a healthy place where their faith can continue to thrive.
Join us for any of our monthly Lift+Love Support Groups - link sign up at Lift+Love Support .
If you would like some personal help on how to do this please sign up for a...2021-08-0235 min
Lift + LoveDoes staying in the church harm LGBTQ saints?Kate studied organizational behavior at Brigham Young University and psychology at Columbia University. Currently Kate works at Nu Skin Enterprises, leading their Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion initiatives.
Kate talks about the conclusions learned from the researching the LDS LGBTQ community. Kate's graduate research studied 450 individuals at the intersection of non-heterosexuality and religion. She shares her findings, conclusions and pastoral implications for our LDS LGBTQ members.
Kate gets vulnerable as she shares her personal story on how her life was changed by this research and her personal involvement with LDS LGBTQ members. She has wisdom and insi...2021-07-2256 min
Lift + LoveDoes staying in the church harm LGBTQ saints?Kate studied organizational behavior at Brigham Young University and psychology at Columbia University. Currently Kate works at Nu Skin Enterprises, leading their Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion initiatives.
Kate talks about the conclusions learned from the researching the LDS LGBTQ community. Kate's graduate research studied 450 individuals at the intersection of non-heterosexuality and religion. She shares her findings, conclusions and pastoral implications for our LDS LGBTQ members.
Kate gets vulnerable as she shares her personal story on how her life was changed by this research and her personal involvement with LDS LGBTQ members. She has wisdom and insi...2021-07-2256 minLift + LoveReceiving revelation through journaling with Becky EdwardsAllison and Jenie talk with Becky Edwards who is a faith-based life coach, speaker and writer. She shares with us 2 tools that will help you grow your faith. She is also a LGBTQ mom and has learned to use these tools to manage the journey of supporting her son and honoring her faith.
She is a former LDS seminary and institute teacher, coach for 3 Key Elements' Elite Mentor program, professional organizer and homeschooler. She is a mother of five, grandmother of five, blogger, truth seeker and sharer.
Becky shares her faith journey as an LGBTQ mom and some amazing tools th...2021-07-1759 minLift + LoveReceiving revelation through journaling with Becky EdwardsAllison and Jenie talk with Becky Edwards who is a faith-based life coach, speaker and writer. She shares with us 2 tools that will help you grow your faith. She is also a LGBTQ mom and has learned to use these tools to manage the journey of supporting her son and honoring her faith.
She is a former LDS seminary and institute teacher, coach for 3 Key Elements' Elite Mentor program, professional organizer and homeschooler. She is a mother of five, grandmother of five, blogger, truth seeker and sharer.
Becky shares her faith journey as an LGBTQ mom and some amazing tools th...2021-07-1759 minLift + LoveHow to get Spiritual UnstuckJoin us today to discuss what to do when you feel spiritually stuck. When we are raising LGBTQ children you can hit some spiritual pit falls or road blocks. It is important to learn to recognize when you hit those times and how to get unstuck. Allison and Jenie discuss 3 ways to get spiritually unstuck.
Join us for any of our monthly Lift+Love Support Groups - link sign up at Lift+Love Support .
If you would like some personal coaching on how to do this please sign up for a free consult with Jenie at...2021-07-0735 minLift + LoveHow to get Spiritual UnstuckJoin us today to discuss what to do when you feel spiritually stuck. When we are raising LGBTQ children you can hit some spiritual pit falls or road blocks. It is important to learn to recognize when you hit those times and how to get unstuck. Allison and Jenie discuss 3 ways to get spiritually unstuck.
Join us for any of our monthly Lift+Love Support Groups - link sign up at Lift+Love Support .
If you would like some personal coaching on how to do this please sign up for a free consult with Jenie at...2021-07-0735 minLift + LoveConversation with Charlie Bird and Ben Schilaty hosts of Questions from the ClosetsThis conversation Allison and Jenie talk with Ben and Charlie about their journey as podcast hosts of Questions from the Closet. Charlie and Ben's podcast discuss questions they are commonly asked as gay members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Each week they are joined by a guest to talk about a question as it relates to LGBTQ+ topics within the context of faith.
In this episode they share with Allison and Jenie their story about their friendship and how their podcast got started. Some of their favorite moments and episodes, what they have l...2021-06-3037 minLift + LoveConversation with Charlie Bird and Ben Schilaty hosts of Questions from the ClosetsThis conversation Allison and Jenie talk with Ben and Charlie about their journey as podcast hosts of Questions from the Closet. Charlie and Ben's podcast discuss questions they are commonly asked as gay members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Each week they are joined by a guest to talk about a question as it relates to LGBTQ+ topics within the context of faith.
In this episode they share with Allison and Jenie their story about their friendship and how their podcast got started. Some of their favorite moments and episodes, what they have l...2021-06-3037 min
Lift + LoveSpiritually Guided Parenting of Trans and NonBinary children with Anita ErvinJoin us today to discuss parenting Transgender children with Lift+Love’s new Trans, Non-binary Parent Group Leader, Anita Ervin. Allison and Jenie talk with Anita about how she balances her testimony and supporting her child. Anita says, "For years I thought the Church had all of the answers to life and its challenges, but I have since learned to get comfortable in the space of “I don’t know”.
I have had to distill the essence of the gospel down to its most important parts, and at the core of everything is Jesus Christ and his Atonement...2021-06-1944 min
Lift + LoveSpiritually Guided Parenting of Trans and NonBinary children with Anita ErvinJoin us today to discuss parenting Transgender children with Lift+Love’s new Trans, Non-binary Parent Group Leader, Anita Ervin. Allison and Jenie talk with Anita about how she balances her testimony and supporting her child. Anita says, "For years I thought the Church had all of the answers to life and its challenges, but I have since learned to get comfortable in the space of “I don’t know”.
I have had to distill the essence of the gospel down to its most important parts, and at the core of everything is Jesus Christ and his Atonement...2021-06-1944 min
Lift + LoveCreating space for our LDS gay married families with John Gustav-WrathallreJenie and Allison talk with John Gustav-Wrathall about his journey as a LDS gay man. John grew up in a faithful LDS family and served a mission and attended BYU. At the end of his BYU student career he decided to leave the church because he couldn't find a way to honor his sexuality and stay in the church. John's shares his powerful story about his relationship with Christ and his journey back to attending the LDS faith as a man how is in a committed gay marriage.
Since his returning to church with his LDS brother and...2021-06-091h 17
Lift + LoveCreating space for our LDS gay married families with John Gustav-WrathallreJenie and Allison talk with John Gustav-Wrathall about his journey as a LDS gay man. John grew up in a faithful LDS family and served a mission and attended BYU. At the end of his BYU student career he decided to leave the church because he couldn't find a way to honor his sexuality and stay in the church. John's shares his powerful story about his relationship with Christ and his journey back to attending the LDS faith as a man how is in a committed gay marriage.
Since his returning to church with his LDS brother and...2021-06-091h 17
3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms185: How to Talk to your Kids about LGBTQ Topics // Allison Dayton of Lift & Love3 roles that parents can take when discussing sexual orientation and gender identity with their kids. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/allison-dayton2021-06-0734 min3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms185: How to Talk to your Kids about LGBTQ Topics // Allison Dayton of Lift & Love3 roles that parents can take when discussing sexual orientation and gender identity with their kids. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/allison-dayton2021-06-0734 minLift + LoveCan I support my LGBTQ child and hold a temple recommend?Can I support my LGBTQ child and still hold a temple recommend?
We get this question a lot. We tackle this pain point head on and arm you with apostle quotes, handbook references and stake president's views on how you can do both.
This episode will help educate you on why we have temple recommend interviews. It will also help you understand your role and the role of the Bishop/Stake President.
Attending the temple is a right that Heavenly Father wants for all of his children. We feel like our temple attendance help...2021-05-2632 minLift + LoveCan I support my LGBTQ child and hold a temple recommend?Can I support my LGBTQ child and still hold a temple recommend?
We get this question a lot. We tackle this pain point head on and arm you with apostle quotes, handbook references and stake president's views on how you can do both.
This episode will help educate you on why we have temple recommend interviews. It will also help you understand your role and the role of the Bishop/Stake President.
Attending the temple is a right that Heavenly Father wants for all of his children. We feel like our temple attendance help...2021-05-2632 min
Lift + LoveDr. Julie Hanks talking through tough situationsAllison and Jenie talk with Dr. Julie Hanks and get her wisdom on some tough situations that families face raising LGBTQ children.
She shares some great strategies on questions like:
-How do you set boundaries and expectations with your LGTBQ child without them feeling you are not being supportive of them?
-How do you handle your child's ultimatum asking you to leave a church that doesn't support them?
-How do you handle parenting issues when you and your spouse disagree?
-How do you survive spiritually and still support your...2021-05-1848 min
Lift + LoveDr. Julie Hanks talking through tough situationsAllison and Jenie talk with Dr. Julie Hanks and get her wisdom on some tough situations that families face raising LGBTQ children.
She shares some great strategies on questions like:
-How do you set boundaries and expectations with your LGTBQ child without them feeling you are not being supportive of them?
-How do you handle your child's ultimatum asking you to leave a church that doesn't support them?
-How do you handle parenting issues when you and your spouse disagree?
-How do you survive spiritually and still support your...2021-05-1848 min
Lift + Love10 Suggestions for Bishops/Leadership interacting with LGBTQ Members- David Doyle (part 2)This is our continued conversation with David Doyle's about the list that he has created to help Bishops/Leadership navigate how to support their LGBTQ membership. He has curated this list through his experience as an LDS LGBTQ member and someone who has had many interactions with Bishops, youth and stake leaders as he has served as a Stake Young Men's President and Stake Executive Secretary for many years.
This will be a great resource to share with any LDS leader.
10 Suggestions for Bishops interacting with LGBTQ members
1) All LGBTQ...2021-05-1140 min
Lift + Love10 Suggestions for Bishops/Leadership interacting with LGBTQ Members- David Doyle (part 2)This is our continued conversation with David Doyle's about the list that he has created to help Bishops/Leadership navigate how to support their LGBTQ membership. He has curated this list through his experience as an LDS LGBTQ member and someone who has had many interactions with Bishops, youth and stake leaders as he has served as a Stake Young Men's President and Stake Executive Secretary for many years.
This will be a great resource to share with any LDS leader.
10 Suggestions for Bishops interacting with LGBTQ members
1) All LGBTQ...2021-05-1140 min
Lift + LoveLiv shares her experience speaking at BYU 2021 Women's Conference and her journey as a LGBTQ LDS woman.Allison and Jenie talk to Jessica Livier Mendoza De la Vega (Liv). Liv was recently asked to speak at BYU Women's Conference as an LGBTQ LDS member about the importance of creating a safer place in our church. She shares with us her amazing journey as she has personally navigated finding her own place of belonging as an LGBTQ woman in the LDS member. You will be uplifted, entertained and taught by her honesty and vulnerability as she shares her amazing story.
To see Liv's session at BYU 2021 Women's Conference Session BYU 2021 Women's Conference
Join us...2021-05-071h 02
Lift + LoveLiv shares her experience speaking at BYU 2021 Women's Conference and her journey as a LGBTQ LDS woman.Allison and Jenie talk to Jessica Livier Mendoza De la Vega (Liv). Liv was recently asked to speak at BYU Women's Conference as an LGBTQ LDS member about the importance of creating a safer place in our church. She shares with us her amazing journey as she has personally navigated finding her own place of belonging as an LGBTQ woman in the LDS member. You will be uplifted, entertained and taught by her honesty and vulnerability as she shares her amazing story.
To see Liv's session at BYU 2021 Women's Conference Session BYU 2021 Women's Conference
Join us...2021-05-071h 02
Lift + LoveDavid Doyle's (Part I) LDS Church Stake Executive Secretary, super cool DJ, gay man.
David navigates a unique journey in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints as an openly gay man. David is currently serving as the Brandon Stake Executive Secretary. He shares his thoughtful testimony of Jesus Christ with Allison and Jenie and talks about what it was like growing up in the LDS church and gratefully does not sugar-coat the brutally hard parts.There is so much to learn in David's story.
You will walk away, from this conversation, with a changed heart for our LGBTQ members and will learn how Heavenly Father is mindful o...2021-05-0330 min
Lift + LoveDavid Doyle's (Part I) LDS Church Stake Executive Secretary, super cool DJ, gay man.David navigates a unique journey in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints as an openly gay man. David is currently serving as the Brandon Stake Executive Secretary. He shares his thoughtful testimony of Jesus Christ with Allison and Jenie and talks about what it was like growing up in the LDS church and gratefully does not sugar-coat the brutally hard parts.There is so much to learn in David's story.
You will walk away, from this conversation, with a changed heart for our LGBTQ members and will learn how Heavenly Father is mindful o...2021-05-0330 minLift + LoveStrengthening your marriage as you raise an LGBTQ child.We get really real about how marriages can take a hit when your child comes out. Jenie and Allison share how their marriages faired and what they had to do to keep them on track.
The strength of the marriage is as important as the health of your child.
We share six tips that can help protect and grow your marriage into your strongest relationship.
Stop thinking your spouse is doing it wrong.
2. Focus on each other’s strengths vs. their weaknesses.
Great a safe place for each other.
Be mindful of creatin...2021-04-2625 minLift + LoveStrengthening your marriage as you raise an LGBTQ child.We get really real about how marriages can take a hit when your child comes out. Jenie and Allison share how their marriages faired and what they had to do to keep them on track.
The strength of the marriage is as important as the health of your child.
We share six tips that can help protect and grow your marriage into your strongest relationship.
Stop thinking your spouse is doing it wrong.
2. Focus on each other’s strengths vs. their weaknesses.
Great a safe place for each other.
Be mindful of creatin...2021-04-2625 min
Lift + LoveSuicidality in our LGTBQ youth- Lisa Hansen/Flourish TherapyLisa Tensmeyer Hansen is the clinical director and founder of Flourish Therapy, Inc., (Flourish), a behavioral health clinic located in Provo, Utah, which she founded in February 2017 to meet the needs of LGBTQ+ and SSA individuals and their families. Lisa received a B.S. from Brigham Young University in 1990 as university valedictorian (Summa Cum Laude with Honors thesis), an M.S. in 2012 and Ph.D. in 2017, both at BYU, focusing on improving the mental health of LGBTQ+ people in conservative family and community. As part of her graduate programs at BYU, she taught a course on the family proclamation...2021-03-2347 min
Lift + LoveSuicidality in our LGTBQ youth- Lisa Hansen/Flourish TherapyLisa Tensmeyer Hansen is the clinical director and founder of Flourish Therapy, Inc., (Flourish), a behavioral health clinic located in Provo, Utah, which she founded in February 2017 to meet the needs of LGBTQ+ and SSA individuals and their families. Lisa received a B.S. from Brigham Young University in 1990 as university valedictorian (Summa Cum Laude with Honors thesis), an M.S. in 2012 and Ph.D. in 2017, both at BYU, focusing on improving the mental health of LGBTQ+ people in conservative family and community. As part of her graduate programs at BYU, she taught a course on the family proclamation...2021-03-2347 minLift + LoveFinding Support in a Group.I thought I was alone! This is the number one thing we hear from mothers of LGBTQ kids.
When your child comes out as LGBTQ it can feel very lonely as the mom. You are not sure who you can talk to and who, if anyone, would understand what you are going through. This is tricky because this is a time when you need the MOST support.
Allison and Jenie talk about how finding each other and how creating a safe place has changed their life. And using their experience, they are creating a community with o...2021-03-1014 minLift + LoveFinding Support in a Group.I thought I was alone! This is the number one thing we hear from mothers of LGBTQ kids.
When your child comes out as LGBTQ it can feel very lonely as the mom. You are not sure who you can talk to and who, if anyone, would understand what you are going through. This is tricky because this is a time when you need the MOST support.
Allison and Jenie talk about how finding each other and how creating a safe place has changed their life. And using their experience, they are creating a community with o...2021-03-1014 minLift + LoveUnconditional love in an LGBTQ familyJenie and Allison talk about the lessons they have learned by loving their LGBTQ family members. Jenie learned that she found out that she had some "blind-spots" when her son came out and how his coming out changed her ability to love herself and others. Allison and Jenie share their lessons learned and how this journey changed them. Listen to this episode if you want to learn the path to loving your LGBTQ family members unconditionally.
If you would like some personal coaching on how to do this please sign up for a free consult with Jenie a...2021-02-2124 minLift + LoveUnconditional love in an LGBTQ familyJenie and Allison talk about the lessons they have learned by loving their LGBTQ family members. Jenie learned that she found out that she had some "blind-spots" when her son came out and how his coming out changed her ability to love herself and others. Allison and Jenie share their lessons learned and how this journey changed them. Listen to this episode if you want to learn the path to loving your LGBTQ family members unconditionally.
If you would like some personal coaching on how to do this please sign up for a free consult with Jenie a...2021-02-2124 minLift + LoveWhat's the deal with the Pride FlagWhy does the pride flag mean to you? Jenie and Allison discuss the pride flag and how we can see this symbol in a new light.
If you would like some personal coaching on how to do this please sign up for a free consult with Jenie at Jenie Hunter Coaching www.jeniehuntercoaching.com.
We would also love for you to join us in our twice monthly Lift+Love Support Groups - to get the link sign up at Lift+Love Support .
For additional support and help please reach out to us on o...2021-01-0108 minLift + LoveWhat's the deal with the Pride FlagWhy does the pride flag mean to you? Jenie and Allison discuss the pride flag and how we can see this symbol in a new light.
If you would like some personal coaching on how to do this please sign up for a free consult with Jenie at Jenie Hunter Coaching www.jeniehuntercoaching.com.
We would also love for you to join us in our twice monthly Lift+Love Support Groups - to get the link sign up at Lift+Love Support .
For additional support and help please reach out to us on o...2021-01-0108 min
Lift + LoveCan I support LGBTQ Families?Nikki Harmon discusses how important it is to keep safe communication open, to supporting your LGBTQ family. Nikki also shares with Jenie and Allison a real experience where she shifted from anger to curiosity, and how it changed everything!!!
To get in contact with Nikki Harmon reach out to her on her IG account Nikki Harmon
If you would like some personal coaching on how to do this please sign up for a free consult with Jenie at Jenie Hunter Coaching www.jeniehuntercoaching.com.
We would also love for you to join us i...2021-01-0134 min
Lift + LoveCan I support LGBTQ Families?Nikki Harmon discusses how important it is to keep safe communication open, to supporting your LGBTQ family. Nikki also shares with Jenie and Allison a real experience where she shifted from anger to curiosity, and how it changed everything!!!
To get in contact with Nikki Harmon reach out to her on her IG account Nikki Harmon
If you would like some personal coaching on how to do this please sign up for a free consult with Jenie at Jenie Hunter Coaching www.jeniehuntercoaching.com.
We would also love for you to join us i...2021-01-0134 min
Lift + LoveBeing LDS and Gay with Jenie's son Nick.Allison speaks with Jenie Hunter and her son Nick, who is gay. They openly discuss their individual experiences as Nick realized he was gay and ultimately came out to family and friends
If you would like some personal coaching on how to do this please sign up for a free consult with Jenie at Jenie Hunter Coaching www.jeniehuntercoaching.com.
We would also love for you to join us in our twice monthly Lift+Love Support Groups - to get the link sign up at Lift+Love Support .
For additional support and help...2021-01-0152 min
Lift + LoveBeing LDS and Gay with Jenie's son Nick.Allison speaks with Jenie Hunter and her son Nick, who is gay. They openly discuss their individual experiences as Nick realized he was gay and ultimately came out to family and friends
If you would like some personal coaching on how to do this please sign up for a free consult with Jenie at Jenie Hunter Coaching www.jeniehuntercoaching.com.
We would also love for you to join us in our twice monthly Lift+Love Support Groups - to get the link sign up at Lift+Love Support .
For additional support and help...2021-01-0152 minLift + LoveDr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife, Healthy Sexuality and Identity in our LDS LGBTQ childrenWe are talking about sex. Talking to your kids about sex is a high anxiety experience for sure. For families with an LGBTQ child, this can be totally terrifying. Allison and @jeniehuntercoaching knew that we needed a real expert to discuss this with.
Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife is an LDS Relationship and Sexuality coach. If you have not had the chance to listen to Dr. Finlayson-Fife, you are going to love her wisdom and her grounding in the gospel.
Join us as we discuss raising LGBTQ children with a healthy sense of their own sexuality and of t...2020-12-2045 minLift + LoveDr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife, Healthy Sexuality and Identity in our LDS LGBTQ childrenWe are talking about sex. Talking to your kids about sex is a high anxiety experience for sure. For families with an LGBTQ child, this can be totally terrifying. Allison and @jeniehuntercoaching knew that we needed a real expert to discuss this with.
Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife is an LDS Relationship and Sexuality coach. If you have not had the chance to listen to Dr. Finlayson-Fife, you are going to love her wisdom and her grounding in the gospel.
Join us as we discuss raising LGBTQ children with a healthy sense of their own sexuality and of t...2020-12-2045 minLift + LoveStop feeling fear about your LGBTQ childAs parents of LGBTQ families, Jenie and Allison each have felt they were called by our Heavenly Father to create healthy faithful families incorporating their new reality. In this podcast, you will learn about the blessings and discoveries that many have been taught in their journey. Peace will come as you turn fear into faith and as you pray for understanding and guidance from the Spirit.
If you would like some personal coaching on how to do this please sign up for a free consult with Jenie at Jenie Hunter Coaching www.jeniehuntercoaching.com.
We w...2020-09-2224 minLift + LoveStop feeling fear about your LGBTQ childAs parents of LGBTQ families, Jenie and Allison each have felt they were called by our Heavenly Father to create healthy faithful families incorporating their new reality. In this podcast, you will learn about the blessings and discoveries that many have been taught in their journey. Peace will come as you turn fear into faith and as you pray for understanding and guidance from the Spirit.
If you would like some personal coaching on how to do this please sign up for a free consult with Jenie at Jenie Hunter Coaching www.jeniehuntercoaching.com.
We w...2020-09-2224 minLift + LoveWhat to do when your child comes out?It is absolutely normal to go through a range of emotions when a child comes out. Jenie and Allison talk about their individual journeys and how they each reconciled their own feelings and created a healthy space for their faith and their family.
Worksheet to help you daily process your emotions: Daily Thought Worksheet
If you would like some personal coaching on how to do this please sign up for a free consult with Jenie at Jenie Hunter Coaching www.jeniehuntercoaching.com.
We would also love for you to join us in our tw...2020-09-1015 minLift + LoveWhat to do when your child comes out?It is absolutely normal to go through a range of emotions when a child comes out. Jenie and Allison talk about their individual journeys and how they each reconciled their own feelings and created a healthy space for their faith and their family.
Worksheet to help you daily process your emotions: Daily Thought Worksheet
If you would like some personal coaching on how to do this please sign up for a free consult with Jenie at Jenie Hunter Coaching www.jeniehuntercoaching.com.
We would also love for you to join us in our tw...2020-09-1015 min
What Had Happened Was: A podcast for DaytonRob Lowe on craving pie, kicking the can and acting in DaytonYou can take the Sodapop out of Dayton, but you can’t take Dayton out of the Sodapop.
“What Had Happened Was” host Amelia Robinson talked with actor, director and game show host Rob Lowe about his years growing up in the Gem City, where he started his acting career.
Lowe plans to present a Dayton-centric version of “Rob Lowe: Stories I Only Tell My Friends: LIVE!” at 4 p.m. Sunday, June 2 at the Schuster Center, 1 W. Second St. in Dayton.
He's been a Hollywood mainstay since his breakout role as Sodapop Curtis in Francis Ford Coppola's big-screen adaptation of S. E. Hint...2019-04-2620 min