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Why We Stayepisode 14: sisters on the frontlines ft. madi davisThe struggle with pornography should not be a fight fought alone. Podcast host of the Sisters On The Front Lines podcast , Madi Davis joins me to tell her story of her own personal struggle with pornography from a young age and how her faith and trust in the atonement of Jesus Christ led her to be inspired to help women like herself feel less alone and feel more of God’s love despite the cultural stigmas surrounding pornography. This is Why She Stays.2023-04-241h 04
Why We Stayepisode 14: furthering the Lord's work through adoption ft. bonnie hilton, lcswBonnie was led by God to lead her life in a way that was intricately unique to her life and her life only. Upon discovering that she was born without a uterus in early adolescence, Bonnie felt absolutely singled out. It's obvious and valid that she worried about not only her future as a wife and mother, but to simply put it, the way she'd feel going into young women classes at church on Sundays or youth activities on Wednesdays feeling much different than her female peers. With family being a central part of God's plan, she had many questions...2023-04-021h 07
Why We Stayepisode 13: how I found purpose in family history work ft. Abby HardingChange is inevitable. So is opportunity. As a modern day woman in our latter-day church, Abby found it hard to not compare herself to her fellow return missionaries. Her goal to avoid being a statistic and a stereotypical return missionary led her to contemplate her ‘why’, now that she was home and moving on with life. The transition from missionary work to school work within a month was inevitably overwhelming. However, in her ever continuous faith journey, Abby found purpose and was able to be her own kind of ‘return missionary’ in a random opportunity where she found herself in the leas...2023-02-0632 min
Why We Stayepisode 12: Part 2, God will find a way to talk to you ft. Emily Murphy Tafiti“Sometimes it’s your fault, sometimes it’s not, and sometimes it’s just life!”
These exact words were shared to Emily by the power of the Holy Spirit during her visit to the Salt Lake City temple just after it being unearthed and the foundation exposed. This was in reference to how challenging mortality can be. But we’re not in it alone.
Part two touches on the realities of life that none of us are immune to but have are more than capable of overcoming and growing from thanks to a loving Savior and Heavenly Parents.
Emily shares that in orde...2022-09-1542 min
Why We Stayepisode 12: Part 1, Christ is the author of our faith ft. Emily Murphy TafitiDo you know anyone who’s been given almost every trial that exists either all at once or throughout their life and seem to never get a break? Some say it’s unfair or question why God would give them everything all at once. Emily can attest. As you listen for his episode, you may notice that Emily has lived a life with one mindset and that is: “it’s all gonna work out” and that was gonna happen with by her efforts and/or with the efforts of Jesus. Emily in this two part series shares in this episode about her...2022-09-1150 min
Why We Stayepisode 11: ft. ngl, the church is true! ft. Sabrina Philips JonesThe anonymous q&a app, known as “ngl” led to a vulnerable post Sabrina mindfully shared on her personal Instagram account in response to those sharing personal criticisms on church culture. Sabrina’s post unexpectedly went viral and led her to a calling she didn’t realize she was being prepared for long before this app even existed. She shares her story as a lifelong member that isn’t immune to the question, doubts, and trials that come with life and with church doctrine and principles that we may not fully comprehend. However, she’s thankful for these experiences as they have le...2022-09-0439 min
Why We Stayepisode 10: when the people aren’t perfect ft. Chelsea BreezeWhat does it feel like to be an outcast in your own congregation? Chelsea shares her story where she felt singled out and ignored in a community where the latter should’ve occurred. However, because of this situation, she was able to narrow down her “why’s” as to why she became a member of Christ’s church in the first place. There’s many. Also Christ was treated as the ultimate outcast. Just some food for thought.. This is why she stays.2022-08-211h 22
Why We Stayepisode 9: mindset, mindfulness, and making it personal! ft. briana wipflerAs a mom, wife, sister, and friend..Briana shares on how becoming a critical and mindful thinker has given her a more optimistic mindset in connection with gospel living and doctrine and despite the criticism that has come with deciding to remain and strive to be a faithful and genuine disciple of Jesus Christ. This has led her to be comfortable with the uncomfortable and helping others do the same by making their journey alongside Christ become more personal and real. This has led her to be more kind to herself and her life and as well as those around...2022-08-0744 min
Why We Stayepisode 8: finding comfort within the unknown ft. Jordan BrinkmanIt’s easy to place people in boxes. Jordan speaks from real experience as he navigates his relationship with the Church and with his faith in Christ in conjunction with embracing his sexuality as a gay member of the church. He simply put it as, “being gay is a huge aspect and fact about me, but I’m still Jordan.” Regardless of who one is, they are still a child of God and belong in His kingdom; they have much to give in our congregations just as anyone does. Jordan touches on navigating questions, encouraging discussion, and being patient and calm whi...2022-07-2448 min
Why We Stayepisode 7: part 2, the atonement can heal every past, no matter how dark it isA whirlwind of life’s adversities can make us feel very alone, singled out, and worn thin. My story acknowledges the past will always be the past, but with Jesus working with us side by side, it won’t and can’t define our future. We wouldn’t have this life changing knowledge without the church of Jesus Christ. This is Why I Stay.2022-07-2121 min
Why We Stayepisode 7: part 1, understanding my culture helped me understand gospel cultureWe get down to the core of what culture is. We know God created and gave us unique culture for a region or community. They all resemble aspects of the gospel but attributed to a specific reason. Culture has been manipulated to divide us, the true culture of Christ in conjunction with world culture to celebrate our differences is what will ultimately unite us. Coming from a multi-racial background taught me that growing up and to this day. This will never be a You vs. Me culture. Us together, with the strength of the Lord. This is Why I Stay.2022-07-2020 min
Why We Stayepisode 6: don’t forget about gratitude ft. Cameron CarlsonWhen you have a million doubts or questions, concerns, fears, feelings of inadequacy…what do you do? Cameron Carlson, shares his story and counsel about how it’s totally possible to rely on Jesus Christ through gratitude when times like these inevitably pop up throughout our lives. These experiences don’t define us, but refine us. This is Why He Stays.2022-07-1042 min
Why We Stayepisode 5: back to the basics! ft. Erin & Sterling KerrLife’s pretty complicated isn’t it? Living the gospel shouldn’t be. It truly is so easy to think and feel that it is. Erin and Sterling, take time to share their stories about learning to build your testimony on your own can be one of life’s biggest quests. But along the way, we need to remember that it starts by going back to the basics of the gospel and why you started. This is ‘Why They Stay’.2022-07-0332 min
Why We Stayinterlude, episode 3 part 2: can Jesus Christ truly help us overcome our fears? ft. Bridget McCannIf you're anything like me or Bridget, we know that the world can be a scary place, right? Totally. Fortunately enough, because of Jesus Christ and the good new of His gospel, we can today or overtime become less afraid and more confident in the fact that there is a better world to come. It's hard to navigate things outside of our control and power especially in a world where Satan wants us to feel helpless and afraid, but what a blessing to know that there is someone out there that always has our best interest at heart to enable...2022-06-3006 min
Why We Stayepisode 4: how involved is God in our lives? ft. Madie CraigIt’s hard to wait for the silver lining or an answer to a prayer. Why? Well we want our answers now due to the day and age we live in. Fortunately, we can know that God has perfect timing regardless what the world says. Madie Craig, a California native, Boise resident, a mother, a wife, a daughter, a sister, a friend, and recent member of the church shares about how God knew what she needed at the exact time she needed it. This is ‘Why she stays’.2022-06-2642 min
Why We Stayepisode 3: what is truth?Can we really know the truth? It’s a more common question than we think. Bridget McCann, a wife, sister, daughter, devout fish parent, loyal friend and long time member of the church…joins me on episode 3 to discuss about the trials that arise when we’re on a quest to find answers to questions, the why behind some elements of the church or the gospel as whole and possibly dealing with an array of hurt feelings and an explanation of the unknown. Join us to listen in on how we can come unto Christ even with all these speculations, fears...2022-06-1957 min
Why We Stayepisode 1: what is a faith crisis?a brief introduction on how this podcast came to be and the objective moving forward in future episodes.2022-05-3109 min