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Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 207: Creating My Own Roadmap with Michael OkudaMichael Okuda graduated from BYU with a bachelor’s in statistics and works as a data analyst in Dallas. Growing up, he was a competitive pianist, where he was a three-time champion in the statewide Kentucky Music Teachers Association piano competition. His other hobbies include tennis, trying new restaurants, and line dancing.Michael loves getting to know people and is always curious about not only how they gather together but also connect. He was part of the first BYU belonging council to help create spiritual resources for BYU LGBTQ students....2025-06-2548 min
Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 206: It's What You Believe that Makes it Real with Bradley TalbotBradley Talbot is the founder of Color the Campus and organizer of the Lightings of the Rainbow and Trans Y that occured at BYU in 2021 and 2022. He has been featured in two documentaries including Mormon No More (Hulu) and A Long Way From Heaven (YouTube). He recently graduated with a Masters in Social Work and a Masters in Theology & Ministry from Boston College.Instagram: @the_bradpadEmail: bradtalb@gmail.com"The divine and the human are the same." - Bradley Talbot Founder of @colorthecampus____________________________Register for First Friday's Free coaching and...2025-06-1845 min
Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 205: Proximity and Personal Revelation: I'm different and I have to be different w/ Charlie BirdCharlie Bird is an award-winning author, podcaster, therapist, and social media influencer based in Utah. He is known for playing the role of Cosmo the Cougar at Brigham Young University where he received national acclaim for his dance performances and viral mascot videos. Bird was born and raised in Southwest Missouri, and served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Redlands, California. He is a CSW with a Master’s in Social Work from Brigham Young University. Charlie is passionate about bridging the gap between LGBTQ+ and religion, evident by hi...2025-06-1153 minLiving Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 204: The Joy in Breaking the SilencePart 3 of 4 in a series, "The Joy in Breaking the Silence" explores the possibilities available when one leans into and even embraces what they feel called to speak up and say or do. Part 1 Episode #196 Why We Don't Speak UpPart 2 Episode #199 The Cost of Keeping QuietReferenced in the episode: blog post "Pride is the Opposite of Shame," by Ben Schilaty (https://benschilaty.blogspot.com/2019/07/)____________________________Register for First Friday's Free coaching and learn other ways to work with me: https://paperbell.me/meagan-skidmorehttps://meaganskidmorecoaching.com.Please help the podcast grow by following, leaving a 5 star review on Spotify or Apple podcasts and sharing with friends.Living Beyond the Shadow of D...2025-06-0410 min
Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 203: Spiritual Sovereignty is a Life Skill, with McArthur KrishnaMcArthur Krishna graduated from BYU with both an undergraduate and masters degree. She co-owned an award-winning ideas marketing firm for a decade until she retired, got married, and moved to India. With church a plane ride away, she started spending home church time researching and writing children’s books. Over years she has written 19 books, six co-authored with Bethany Brady Spalding at Deseret Book including A Girl’s Guide to Heavenly Mother and A Boy’s Guide to Heavenly Mother. Along the way she has coordinated some of the first art featuring women to be hung in the LDS Co...2025-05-2852 min
Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 202: Finding My Voice, with Anne PimentelAnne Pimentel is a passionate advocate for people who find themselves on the margins of society, church, or life. She enjoys reading and learning about other cultures and perspectives. She works to widen the circle and amplify the voices of those who are often ignored. Anne is one of the founders of Meetinghouse Mosaic, an organization working to diversify Christian art. She assisted in curating a successful art show with the organization that focused on historically accurate and cultural depictions of Christ. Anne consistently shares about our Heavenly Mother, women's rights and voices, and social ju...2025-05-2142 min
Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 201: Activate your soul purpose, with Michelle WarnicaMichelle Warnica is a Spiritual Guide, energy healer, and retreat host helping women over 50 embody their soul’s purpose and live from divine inspiration—not fear or overthinking. As the founder of the Mariposa House of Metamorphosis in Mexico, she creates sacred spaces for deep transformation, intuitive awakening, and joyful alignment. Michelle’s mission is to help you remember: you came here with a soul plan—and now is the time to live it. Connect with Michelle:https://michellewarnica.com____________________________Register for First Friday's Free coaching and learn other ways to work wit...2025-05-1449 min
Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 200: Milestones: My Story So Far.... with host Meagan SkidmoreCelebrate my 200th episode with me by reflecting some highlights along this journey!Six years ago I learned my youngest identified as a LGBTQ+. I was white knuckling this intersection of parenting, conservative faith background and having an LGBTQ+ kiddo. There were way more questions than there were answers - and the answers I did have, brought me a lot of pain. Cognitive dissonance was a constant companion. It would be a long while before I had the strength to give myself permission to have doubts and allow the questions I had. Eventually, I claimed...2025-05-0713 minLiving Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 199: The Cost of Keeping QuietWhat’s something you wish you’d said recently, but didn’t? Today I share 3 ways it is “costing you” when you keep quiet.>>>This episode is part 2 in a 4 part series. Catch part 1, Episode #196 “Why We Don’t Speak Up.”Complimentary EMOTIONAL ALCHEMY session: https://app.paperbell.com/checkout/packages/123196Make sure to register for First Friday's Free coaching for this Fri, May 2nd!CLICK HERE!(https://app.paperbell.com/checkout/packages/71129)____________________________Register for First Friday's Free coaching and le...2025-05-0110 min
Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 198: Called to be a Bridge Builder with Aly DosdallAly Dosdall is a wife and mother of four adult children (two of whom are queer), one teenager and two fur babies. She met her husband while they were college students at BYU in 1996, and was happy to return to Utah with her family 14 years ago, living now at the foot of the beautiful Wasatch Mountains north of Salt Lake City. Her hobbies include paper crafts, music, dessert, social media, good films and theater. She has worked in digital marketing for the past 15 years, first in the retail/wholesale industry and currently for a Utah-based non-profit, Encircle...2025-04-2341 min
Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 197: Grieving What Was and Embracing What Is with Sarah BondThis week’s episode is a collaboration with Sarah Bond as part of her Somatic Series of podcast episodes on The Healing Heart Journey with Sarah Bond.Sarah's summary: We sat down for a deep and honest conversation about shame, grief, and identity. While this episode is more of a dialogue than a somatic demonstration, it’s rich with insight and heart.We explore story mapping—the powerful process of tracing a current emotion like shame back to one of its earliest memories. Meagan shares how understanding the origins of our emotional patterns can help us rel...2025-04-1653 minLiving Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 196: Why We Don't Speak UpWhat is the number one reason we do not speak up?You might be surprised…..Stick around and find out! In this episode, I hope to challenge your thinking on what it means “to speak up.” >>>This episode is part 1 in a 4 part series.Make sure to register for the BONUS session of First Friday's Free coaching for this Fri, April 11th!CLICK HERE!(https://app.paperbell.com/checkout/packages/71129)____________________________Register for First Friday's Free coaching and learn...2025-04-1015 min
Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 195: Transcendent Love: Trans/Nonbinary Mamas Q&A PanelToday is Transgender Day of Visibility. Quite possibly for the first time ever, seven mamas of the same faith of origin (LDS) candidly share their answers to a multitude of anonymously submitted questions. These mamas truly embody love while living in the ambiguity of dawn, dusk and twilight. They are decidedly united in a common purpose, even mission: to advocate for their kiddos and simultaneously create a safer, more inclusive world.We invite you to take the opportunity to get to know and befriend a transgender or nonbinary person on this #TransgenderDayofVisibility. Connect...2025-03-311h 58
Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 194: The Only Way Through This Life is Together with Pastor Brittany Mangelsonln this candid and energetic interview, former Mormon and current pastor for the Community of Christ, Brittany Mangelson shares that “women want to 'do church' and be a part of the creation of community. Pastor Mangelson has learned firsthand that “Spiritual autonomy is where the joy is at” and also that “Joy comes from living authentically.” In addition to her responsibilities as pastor Brittany is also a spouse and mom. Connect with Pastor Brittany Mangelson on Instagram here: @brittanymangelson____________________________Register for First Friday's Free coaching and learn other ways to work with...2025-03-2652 min
Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 193:The Power & Importance of Community with Sara Cunningham, founder Free Mom HugsSara Cunningham is an author, activist, and founder of the non-profit organization Free Mom Hugs. Her journey is a surprising one that began in conservative Oklahoma, when her son, Parker, came out as gay. As a woman of faith, Sara wrestled with the news until she began to study, research, and reconcile the two worlds. This journey resulted in her book How We Sleep at Night. She found herself on a journey “from the church to the Pride parade,” falling in love with the LGBTQIA+ community. In the wake of beautiful glitter-covered hugs and heart-breaking horror stories, the mission of F...2025-03-1939 min
Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 192: We are the First Person we are Taught not to Trust with Jessica FrewJessica Frew is a wife, ex-wife, mom, stepmom, and BOLD action taker. She believes that we find true peace, connection and confidence by making your next best decision. Jessica helps you make clear, confident, and concise decisions to lead a BOLD life that is in alignment with who you were created to be while leaving behind overthinking, people pleasing, and the need to justify your decisions through her proven Be.Be.Be Decision Making Formula.Connect with Jess on IG: Helping You Make Your Next Best Decisions. Empowering individuals to make their Next Best Decision with...2025-03-1245 min
Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 191: On a Soul Level We Are Whole (& Always Have Been) with Julie CluffCW: Discussion of grief, loss and death by suicide.Julie Cluff is an intuitive coach, grief specialist, and speaker. She’s the past host of the Build a Life After Loss podcast and current host of the Light the Day podcast which focuses on spiritual awakening. She is also the author of the book Miracles in the Darkness. Julie developed the HOPE Model of Healing and the 5 Foundations of Growth to encourage grief healing and HOPE Grief Coach Training. She offers the free ebook Connecting with Your Angels on her website Juliecluff.com. Her per...2025-03-051h 01
Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 190: God Can Do a Lot with What I Thought was a Mistake with Glenn LovelaceCW: Discussion of suicidal ideation.Glenn is a performance coach for men. He’s had nearly 4,000 one on one clients since 2008.He’s been married since 2004 and has 7 kids, 5 boys and 2 little gals. His marriage has challenged him more than anything else but it has also forged him into the man he’s become.Glenn’s story bounces from failures, quits to more failures much like most men. He found himself in a dark corner Christmas Eve 2013, ready to “be done”. He survived himself.He turned back to the one thing he could con...2025-02-2859 min
Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 189: When You're Inside the Jar, it's Hard to Read the Label with Julia CarlsonJulia is CEO and Founder of Financial Freedom Wealth Management Group, LLC, and with its successes she has become a thought leader in the financial industry. Julia, an expert in personal finance, has been honored to be recognized for her excellence throughout her career including being ranked by Barron’s and Forbes as one of America’s Top Advisors. As a wife, mother to three children, and owner of multiple businesses, Julia is passionate about living life fully in the present and living out the concepts discussed in her book, Money Loves You. She lives in a small to...2025-02-2726 min
Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 188: I Define My Walk with God, with Nicole RoufsNicole is business strategist and the founder of Olive & Oak Business Empowerment Coaching. With a passion for helping women entrepreneurs build with grit and grace, she specializes in turning vision into action through her MOD Method, integrating Mindset, Operations, and Data for sustainable success. Whether through immersive coaching experiences, masterminds, or leadership development, Nicole empowers business owners to thrive with clarity, confidence, and community.Insta @coachnicoleroufsWebsite: oliveandoakcoaching.comLearn more about Keira Brinton, JOA Publishing, & the MOSAI Network here: https://www.keirabrinton.com/____________________________Register for First Friday's Free c...2025-02-2629 min
Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 187:Wake Up! & Own What You Want to Say with Trish BeisingerTrisha Biesinger is a mother, transformational coach, and passionate advocate for women. Through her deeply insightful coaching, she helps women rediscover their inherent worth, guiding them to trust their inner wisdom and embrace their unique strengths and intuition. With compassion, wisdom, and unshakable belief, Trisha has helped countless women break free from self-doubt and step into their fullest, most authentic lives.www.coachtrisha.com www.coachtrisha.com/bonusesInstagram: @coach.trishaemail: trisha@coachtrisha.comThe God We Never Knew on Amazon: https://a.co/d/7FJdclVL...2025-02-2553 min
Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 186: Religion Says "I Am Right," Spirituality Says "I Am" with Kate MikadoKate Mikado is a visionary author, entrepreneur, and kingdom-driven leader with a passion for weaving deep spiritual truths into compelling storytelling. Her latest work, a narrative spiritual fantasy, invites readers on a journey of transformation, healing, and divine revelation. Through rich storytelling, Kate explores themes of faith, emotional healing, and the unseen barriers—often called Heartwalls—that prevent us from fully experiencing love and purpose. Blending spirituality with immersive narrative, Kate’s work is designed to not just entertain but to awaken hearts and expand minds. In this episode, she delves into the inspiration behind her book, the power o...2025-02-2439 min
Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 185: I Wanted the Connection that Prophet Muhammed Had With God w/ Mona RoseBy day, Mona Rose is a project manager and operations strategist, bringing big visions to life behind the scenes. By night, she’s a somatic coach and breathwork facilitator, guiding women back to themselves through breath, presence, and deep inner healing.Her own journey, from faith deconstruction to personal sovereignty, has shaped the way she holds space, blending structure with soul. She also works closely with Keira Brinton, supporting her in running JOA Publishing and The Mosai Network, where transformational stories find their way into the world.Instagram: @mona.rose.alhabshiWebsites:https://letmonamanage.com/h...2025-02-2340 min
Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 184: My Love Story of Coming Back to Myself with Dre YbarraCW: Mention of end of life planning.Dre is a former multi-hat wearer in the hospitality industry turned trauma informed breathwork facilitator after the loss of her sister sparked a quest for sustainable support with a more holistic approach. Now as a Soultender, Dre blends her worlds by crafting Calmtails - intuitive breathwork experiences that offer individuals space to pause, reconnect and remember their resilience. In addition to breathwork, Dre is the creator of the After Party Planner - a digital workbook guide that helps families start the conversation around end of life pl...2025-02-2237 min
Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 183: My Knees Were Shaking, Not Because I Was Scared with Kangie Dawber"The amount of energy coursing through my body made my knees shake. [Success Codes Live] wasn’t Keira doing it (activating) for me, it was me activating myself. She created the prefect space for me to do it myself."Kangie Dawber, Success Codes Live, January 2025 participantUnique, from my name (Kangie) to my offerings, it's hard to find anything ordinary and why would you want to? I’m a woman who has questioned the norm for as long as I can remember and have cultivated a curiosity that is always encouraging my expa...2025-02-2134 min
Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 182: Our Karma is Our Greatest Gift with Kristii RyznarCW: Mention of plant medicine as part of one's Soul Contract reading.A loving mother and community builder, Kristii Ryznar creates nurturing spaces that promote unity and consciousness, often incorporating Cacao ceremonies and Sound Harmonizing experiences. Whether guiding a Soul Contract reading or leading a heart-centered journey with Creator, Kristii channels prophetic messages that nurture and inspire, making her a trusted guide in the journey of liberation and freedom.>>>Reach out to Kristii to inquire about getting your own Soul Contract reading. A Soul Contract is a blueprint of your life. In...2025-02-2043 min
Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 181: The Place That's Broken is Where the Light Comes In with Kristy CrabtreeCW: Mention of incest/sexual abuse. Discussion of plant medicine as a sacrament to know oneself and to know the Divine.Kristy Crabtree is a licensed professional counselor and Healer. From an early age, Kristy carried the codes of the healer within- evidenced by the spontaneous healing of a life-threatening heart condition as a child. Her journey has been one of profound transformation, from navigating a childhood shaped by addiction and emotional suppression to reclaiming inner truth through expanded states of consciousness. Through a blend of psychotherapy and energy work, Kristy helps people deconstruct their...2025-02-1942 min
Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 180: No More Hiding with Melissa MethvenCW: Discussion of death by suicide.Born in Quebec city, Canada, Melissa-Sue Methven moved to Vancouver, BC when she was 6 years old. In her early 20s, she became a flight attendant for a commercial airline and on a private jet based in Vancouver. She flew with a US Ex-President, celebrities and wonderful businessmen all over the world.In 2006, she moved to Wasilla, Alaska to be with Scott, the love of her life where she embarked on a new journey and studied to become a Dental Hygienist. She graduated in 2009 and worked alongside her husband, a d...2025-02-1831 min
Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 179: You Are Both Your Captor and Liberator with Amanda Joy LovelandAmanda is a shamanic practitioner, master NLP (neuro-linguistic programming) practitioner, reiki practitioner, intuitive, visionary, TedX speaker, successful entrepreneur, podcaster, and published author of three books.A seeker of truth and student of life, Amanda has practiced and studied various healing modalities for over a decade.The former owner of a national clothing brand, modbod, she felt a deeper calling and closed her business after 11 years—a difficult decision guided by intuition.Amanda offers individual and group sessions, retreats, speaking engagements, and mentorship dedicated to spiritual and mental alignment, deep healing, growth, and expansion.S...2025-02-1728 min
Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 178: Growing Up Deaf Taught Me How to Hear with Emily BurrastonEmily Burraston is on a mission to help people feel truly seen, heard, and understood. As a Professional Intuitive Listener, Certified Emotional Intelligence Coach, and author of MOSAI Messages Volumes 1&2, she empowers individuals to reclaim their voice, trust their inner truth, and build meaningful connections.Her journey is deeply personal—growing up deaf and rediscovering hearing in adulthood gave her a profound understanding of communication, self-trust, and the power of intuitive listening. This experience shaped her work, leading her to create The Echo Within, a coaching experience designed to help people break free from self-doubt and connect de...2025-02-1629 min
Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 177: Having ADHD Doesn't Mean I'm Fundamentally Flawed with Kendra HiltyKendra Hilty is an ADHD coach who helps ADHDers stop the negative thought spiral and turn schedule chaos into clarity—without shame, burnout, or boring productivity hacks. After being diagnosed with ADHD in college, she spent years feeling like she was constantly falling behind, wondering why she couldn’t just do the things everyone else seemed to manage so easily.That all changed when she learned how to work with her ADHD brain instead of fighting against it. Now, Kendra teaches other ADHDers how to raise their self-esteem, master time management, and improve their health in a way that...2025-02-1527 min
Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 176: The Longest Journey We'll Ever Take is the 14" from the Head to the Heart with Karissa SherwoodKarissa Sherwood is a devoted mother, published author, and gifted medium- bridging the seen and unseen worlds with deep compassion and clarity. Her journeys through cancer, sexual abuse, and mothering a special needs child, have been profoundly transformational. Her life's experiences shaped her intuitive gifts, guiding her toward a deeper understanding of love, acceptance, and divine connection.As The Mothering Medium, she serves as a conduit for Spirit, offering messages of hope, healing, and reassurance. Through her work, Karissa helps others navigate their own paths with greater awareness, honoring the sacred bonds between mothers & children, and the p...2025-02-1434 min
Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 175: Using Agency to See Others is a Sacred Privilege with Mindy PetermanMindy Peterman is a skilled editor with a passion for helping authors polish the written works of their hearts, so their messages shine forth in the most powerful way possible in their published masterpieces.A lifelong reading enthusiast and “word doctor” (nickname from a friend) who proofread and edited academic papers for countless friends and family members, from her teen years through her early forties, Mindy decided to make a career of her passion and talents—she returned to school and earned her Bachelor of Arts in Editing and Publishing.In her editing career within her ow...2025-02-1340 min
Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 174: Shamanism is the Internal Compass with Katie JoKatie Jo is a three-time best-selling author, professional artist, and international public speaker. She has facilitated drum circles around the world to audiences as large as 10,000 and shared the stage with leading edge advocates like Marianne Williamson, Malika Chopra, and more. Most well known for her drum circles and nine-month Shamanic Course, a comprehensive understanding of esoteric and ancient practices from across the globe.She is a sound healing teacher/trainer and offers an in-depth Sound Therapy Treatment Training. As CEO/owner of Sage Canvas, a wellness studio in Lehi, Utah, and over 25 years’ experience in sales, marketing, and fo...2025-02-1238 min
Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 173: No More Betraying Myself with Christine SkalkaChristine is a woman who sees the beauty in all things, no matter the challenges life presents. From being adopted to navigating divorce after nearly 30 years of marriage, she has faced adversity with unwavering strength and grace. As a devoted mother to four incredible children, she has always led by example—chasing her dreams to inspire them to do the same.Crowned Mrs. Utah 2005 and a Top 10 finalist at Mrs. America, Christine is no stranger to perseverance and achievement. In 2018, she earned her NGA Pro Card in bodybuilding, proving that resilience and dedication know no limits. Now, she is...2025-02-1137 min
Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 172: Just Be Right Where You Are with Amanda Joyce JensenAmanda Joyce, a #1 bestselling author and health coach with roots on a ranch that nurtured her deep connection to nature, is driven by her top values of balance, peace, health, well-being, wisdom, intelligence, freedom, and happiness. Passionate about equipping people with whole, cheerful hearts that thrive despite life’s challenges, Amanda has raised tens of thousands of dollars for blood cancer research and the American Heart Association and earned global recognition for her advocacy in revolutionary immunotherapy. Through the healing power of nature, heart-centered research, transformative coaching, and heartfelt, award-winning writing, she inspires others to embrace healthier heart habits, cu...2025-02-1028 min
Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 171: I'm Driving: Using Fear as Fuel with Jeanne ByrdJeanne is a Transformative Relationship Coach specializing in guiding people to find and create happy healthy love in their lives, sustain it, and sometimes end it.She says, "I remember the moment when I finally had enough of feeling disappointed by men. I wasn't interested in complaining, I just wanted to meet my beloved. If you know the feeling, I can help you. I have created a safe space for men and women to transform their minds, bodies and relationships for over 12 years.Jeanie is a Senior Certified Calling in “The On...2025-02-0924 min
Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 170: Trustworthy vs. Riskworthy with Randa StrattonCW: Mention of suicidal ideation.A Native Arizonan, Randa Stratton-Dutcher is a life-coach, digital course creator, retreat facilitator, singer/song-writer, author, cowgirl, mother to 5 and wife to her high-school sweetheart Aaron.You can hear Randa speak on her podcast “Going Dutch” where she discusses all of the above transparently. Randa loves to share light, messages, and assist others in reigniting the light that has dimmed over time. https://goingdutch7.libsyn.comhttps://www.facebook.com/randa.strattonhttps://www.instagram.com/perfectlyimperfectranda/?hl=enhttps://linktr.ee/randa...2025-02-0827 min
Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 169: I Want to Live a Life that No One Can Doubt God is Real with Brooke AndersenMotherhood is often seen as life's greatest joy, but for Brooke, it marked the beginning of a nightmare. Just weeks after surviving a debilitated postpartum psychosis, she was struck down by complete muscular paralysis, all she could do was blink. Later, she was diagnosed with degenerative genetic disorders, facing a lifesaving surgery halfway around the world. Instead of succumbing to the darkness of her circumstances, Brooke found hope and light through God's lessons, learning to live life to the fullest despite the overwhelming obstacles in her path. Brooke’s mission now is to teach ot...2025-02-0741 min
Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 168: On the Other Side Where Things Get to be Easy with Nekita ReynaNekita is a Growth Account Executive for Keira Brinton, where she blends sales expertise with a deep commitment to client success, ensuring that every partnership is rooted in transformation and purpose.
With a passion for faith and a vision for a new world, she believes that business isn’t just about transactions—it’s about alignment, impact, and answering a divine calling. Through her work, she helps bring Keira’s mission to life, connecting the right people with the right opportunities to create meaningful change.
Whether she’s fostering relationships, guiding clients, or speaking about the inters...2025-02-0630 min
Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 167: Permission to Be Fully Alive! with Teresa FordTeresa Ford is a Confidence Coach for women, specializing in guiding them to release fear, heal emotional wounds, and reclaim their innate power.From a traumatic childhood to risking it all to live fully alive, Teresa has walked the path of transformation—and now, she empowers women everywhere to do the same. She calls them to rise boldly, embrace their true light, and claim the calling only they can fulfill.Her journey as an "accidentalpreneur" began in the fitness industry, where she spent 16 years as a hormonal fat loss expert, helping women not just reshape th...2025-02-0526 min
Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 166: Safety, Security & Stability bring Sick, Stuck & Stingy with Joyce BrintonCW: Mention of sexual abuse.As an Energy Coach, Joyce helps people overcome the challenges in their life and bring them hope and peace.She has a complimentary video on her website yourhealingevolution.com that gives you a morning protocol to help you start your day out in an awesome way. Check out her YouTube channel healingevolution with a lot of videos she had fun making about energy, forgiveness, communication, miracle stories and muscle testing. She adds videos every Friday to her Youtube channel. She's recently made available their Forgiveness online home study course...2025-02-0432 min
Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 165: Going Inward and Upward with Angel Lyn“Tune Your Frequency to Truth,” is the motto of Angel Lyn, MSW, and Soul Mentor. Angel is a public speaker, life coach, author of Soul-U-lar Evolution: a Mormon Woman's Transcendent Journey to Love and co-founder of southern Utah’s annual healing festival, “Yin on Fire.” She was born and raised in St. George, Utah, U.S.A. She studied social work at BYU-Hawaii and later earned a Master of Social Work degree from Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah. She loves learning and mentoring and is a homeschooling mother of five outgoing and hilarious sons. She acquired three exceptional bonus daughters t...2025-02-0340 min
Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 164: The Soul Soldier with Lindsay TaylorCW: Mention of teen drug use, overdose, suicidal ideation and death by suicide.
Lindsay Taylor is a mother of four, a warrior of the soul, and a voice for those battling the darkest depths of pain. After losing her son to a fentanyl overdose, she felt the profound call to turn her grief into a mission—to help others heal, rise, and reclaim their light.
Every day, she sits with those struggling with suicidal ideation and has previously worked with individuals struggling with addiction, holding space for their pain while guiding them toward the miracle of...2025-02-0239 min
Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 163: Too Much-ness with Jenn Koch of StylegasmJenn Koch is the founder of Stylegasm and known for her alter ego “The Style Dominatrix” - which is a creative metaphor about transforming your shame into your power.
She leads creative geniuses and trailblazers to be the kind of women that when they walk into the room - people turn their heads and HAVE to find out who they are. She helps them unleash their IT FACTOR and own the spotlight with their style, energy, and presence.
She hails from Virginia, and recently moved to LA. Previously she lived in Paris, France and Bali, Indones...2025-02-0131 min
Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 162: EvolutionFor close to 2.5 years I have been talking about evolving faith journeys including the highs/lows, the sticky places along with the smooth, and the hard painful points, as well as the moments of epiphany, clarity and discovery.
Now, it’s time for the Beyond the Shadow of Doubt podcast to evolve!
Make sure to subscribe to join me for my month long book club in February spotlighting some phenomenal, powerhouse authors of @joapublishing.
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Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 161: I couldn't feel the love of God until I learned to love myself with Chaplain Jenna CarsonJenna Carson is a chaplain in the United States Air Force. While beginning her chaplaincy training in graduate school, Jenna began petitioning LDS church leadership to change policy and allow women to serve as military chaplains. She went on to become the first female military chaplain endorsed by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Prior to serving in the Air Force, she worked as a hospital and prison chaplain. Jenna is a Kripalu-certified Yoga Therapist and co-hosts the spiritual podcast "Guiding Light." She earned a BA from Brigham Young University and a Master of Divinity from Harvard Div...2025-01-2245 min
Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 160: Living In the Light with Erryn Stamp [CW: mention of suicide, transphobia, sexual & spiritual abuse]***CW: mention of suicide, transphobia, sexual abuse, & spiritual abuse
Erryn Stamp was born in the LDS faith and except for not serving a mission, tried to check all the boxes a man should, while hiding that she never felt like a man.
She tried playing the performative roles of son, husband, father, divorced single dad. After opening up and transitioning, she feels at home as a wife and mom.
As an LDS trans woman who is the parent of four kids with their own unique challenges and who was accused of crimes that...2025-01-1556 min
Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 159: LIVING Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Reimagining living beyond the shadow of doubt.™
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Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 158: Pivotal Moments: What else am I wrong about? with Michelle and Rachel Crosland-BarnardMichelle and Rachel Barnard-Crosland live in Provo Utah with their 5 children and have recently celebrated their one year wedding anniversary. They are lifelong members of the Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints and are passionate about building bridges in the intersection of faith and LGBTQ+ communities. Michelle and Rachel feel profound and personal love from their Heavenly Parents and Savior, Jesus Christ and subsequently look for opportunities to share that love with others with the hope of creating inclusive spaces of faith.
Connect with them on Instagram:
@michellebarnardcrosland
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Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 157: The Seed of Divinity in Me with Marley Orton (CW: mention of suicidal ideation)CW: mention of suicidal ideation
Marley Orton is a proud wife of 32 years and mother of three amazing adult children. As a devoted ally of the LGBTQIA+ community, she values love, inclusion, connection, and understanding in every aspect of her life.
With nearly two decades of experience as a realtor, Marley is known for her dedication to helping clients achieve their dreams.
As a nuanced member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Marley embraces faith, family, inclusion and authenticity. She enjoys traveling, pickleball, movies, deep conversations, listening to podcasts, reading...2024-12-2556 min
Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 156: Becoming a 'Flockstar' with Jonathan GeorgeJonathan George is the founder of Unleash Your Rockstar®—a cutting-edge personal branding agency based in Los Angeles. With over two decades of experience in positioning, packaging, and promoting the personal brands of celebrities, CEOs, and influencers, Jonathan's clients have amassed over 150 million online followers, earning him the title of "The Human Hitmaker."
Jonathan's passion for helping others unlock their full potential comes from his own experiences. After graduating from college with a music education degree, Jonathan moved to LA and was on Edmund Mann's Next Big Star . Although he was the grand champion winner, his contract was...2024-12-181h 00Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 155: Green Flags on the Journey of Connection to SelfGreen Flags on the Journey of Connection to Self:
We have different levels of energy in life pretty much dependent upon our life circumstances and the beliefs we filter those circumstances through.
Those filters can be brought w/ us from childhood - even if they are darkening our lens so to speak, and most of the time, we do not realize we still have these filters.
Our feelings are the GREEN FLAGS alerting us to unmet needs, wants, and desires, showing us where we are out of alignment. They drop pebbles, leading us...2024-12-1110 min
Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 154: But what if I'm Wrong? with Pastor Josh ScottJosh Scott (he/him) has been a pastor for the last two decades. The focus of his work is reimagining, reframing, and reclaiming faith through a Progressive Christian lens.
Josh is married to Carla, and they live with their five kids and labradoodle, Lucy.
Connect with Josh:
Substack: joshscott.online
Instagram/TikTok/Twitter: @josh_a_scott
Bible Stories for Grown-Ups
Context, Putting Scripture in Its Place
www.gracepointe.net
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Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 153: Gender Educated with Dr. Shannon PansziDr. Shannon Panszi, a retired Ob/Gyn and founder of The School for Engendering Inclusivity, has dedicated over a decade to advancing gender inclusivity in healthcare and beyond.
Trained by the national transgender advocacy group FORGE, Dr. Panszi is an experienced advocate and facilitator for TransFamilies, a national organization supporting families with gender-diverse children.
She serves on a PCORI-funded committee addressing cancer disparities for transgender and nonbinary patients and hosts the Gender Matters: Insights from a Physician Podcast, which fosters understanding and inclusivity.
A...2024-11-2749 min
Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 152: Big Tent Mormonism with Shannon LambShannon grew up in Southern California as the fifth of six children in a faithful Mormon family. After high school, she attended Brigham Young University, where she earned her undergraduate degree in psychology.
After completing her studies, she served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Honduras, a challenging and transformative experience. She later returned to BYU to earn dual master’s degrees in Counseling and School Psychology. For the past 12 years, Shannon has been a dedicated real estate agent in Northern Virginia, helping clients find their dream homes. Her love for an...2024-11-2059 minLiving Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 151: Cultivating Emotional IntelligenceThere are lots of experiences going on right now. Emotions are surface for many across the United States.
The thing to remember about emotions is that they aren’t necessarily good or bad. It’s more significant and helpful to focus on how we feel them (or do we allow ourselves to feel them) and what words we say/don’t say and actions we take/don’t take from those emotions.
Emotions can bring joy and elation or very real pain. Physical pain and emotional pain can often accompany one another. It’s only problematic wh...2024-11-1315 min
Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 150: Sun and shadow is wholeness, with Valerie HamakerMeet Valerie Hamaker, therapist, educator, podcaster, learner, lover of truth, healing, laugher, movement, and people.
Valerie hosts faith expansion support groups, one of which I joined 2 years ago, which provide a place for openness and dialogue for those interested in developing spiritual and psychological agency.
She addresses challenging and important topics within the LDS faith tradition that many people struggle with but are too afraid to talk about. She does this through firmly but respectfully questioning anything that seems to cause shame, suffering, and struggle for individuals, couples and...2024-11-0459 min
Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 149: Expanding Spiritual Horizons w/ Emilie Sanders and Ashlie Call of 'That’s Church!' Podcast, part 2Ashlie and Emilie are sisters who are passionate about exploring faith, spirituality, and the journey of deconstruction and reconstruction. Through their own personal experiences of questioning and rediscovering their beliefs, they have created a space for deep and meaningful conversations about spirituality and how it evolves over time.
Together, they co-host an interfaith podcast, That’s Church!, which invites listeners to explore diverse perspectives on faith, religion, and personal growth. The podcast delves into the intersection of belief systems and spiritual journeys, featuring discussions with a wide array of guests who share their insights on faith, community, and personal em...2024-10-3042 min
Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 148: Expanding Spiritual Horizons w/ Emilie Sanders and Ashlie Call of 'That’s Church' podcast, part 1Ashlie and Emilie are sisters who are passionate about exploring faith, spirituality, and the journey of deconstruction and reconstruction. Through their own personal experiences of questioning and rediscovering their beliefs, they have created a space for deep and meaningful conversations about spirituality and how it evolves over time.
Together, they co-host an interfaith podcast, That’s Church!, which invites listeners to explore diverse perspectives on faith, religion, and personal growth. The podcast delves into the intersection of belief systems and spiritual journeys, featuring discussions with a wide array of guests who share their insights on faith, community, and personal em...2024-10-2845 min
Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 147: Middleground: the third option I didn't foresee, with Kat WordsworthKat Wordsworth is passionate about making doubt a more accepted and less feared conversation in Christian culture. She shares her story of messy, doubtful faith on Instagram (@about_doubt) and lives in England with her husband and children.
Kat is the author of Let's Talk About Doubt which you can purchase here: https://a.co/d/6ylZZ6X.
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Special offer for October 2024: Pay-what-you-can coaching session: https://app.paperbell.com/checkout/packages/1034...2024-10-2350 minLiving Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 146: Rest vs Laziness"Rest means to be inwardly quiet, composed, peaceful."
-John MacArthur
How do you define rest and do you give yourself permission to take it?
[From episode, sources cited: livingwithmargins.com/blog/what-does-the-bible-say-about-rest; https://www.preceptaustin.org/rest_in_hebrews_4#:~:text=Rest%20means%20to%20be%20inwardly,sin%2C%20because%20sin%20is%20forgiven)
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Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 145: Triangulation with Blair HodgesBlair Hodges is host and producer of Family Proclamations, a podcast about the evolution of family, gender, and sexuality. He earned a bachelor’s degree in communications (journalism) at the University of Utah and a master’s degree in religious studies at Georgetown University.
Hodges is the creator and former host of the Maxwell Institute Podcast at Brigham Young University. He also created Fireside with Blair Hodges, a podcast about the intersection of faith and social justice.
He loves reading, weekend napping, hiking, camping, the Utah Jazz, and spending time with his partner and two kids...2024-10-0956 minLiving Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 139: Undifferentiated Faith part 2"When we are young it’s normal and even expected that our faith, belief and practice looks quite alike among us.
What happens when one matures physically, spiritually, emotionally, mentally, and tries to allow their personal growth to take the natural path that it wants to follow? It may take them in unexpected, new and different places - and by different, I mean from the “norm.”
Sometimes when this happens, they are told 'no that’s wrong' and even shamed or ostracized for following the natural course (natural for them and their experience) of learning and grow...2024-09-0417 min
Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 138: Four levels of story with Coach & Kim JobScott and Kim Job are the founders of the StoryCoach™️ Academy where they help coaches discover and get past the subconscious blocks that are holding them back.
Kim is a Certified Life & Master StoryCoach™️, specializing in business strategy and healing subconscious blocks and stories that are getting in your way. Her coaching career started as an Executive at The Life Coach School where she played a key role in their multi-million dollar growth. She’s a brilliant business strategist and is skilled at elevating coaches through improved marketing, systems, and deep inner work.
Scott is a certified...2024-08-2853 min
Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 137: Wildly important questions with Trudi LebronTrudi Lebron, MS., author of The Antiracist Business Book: An Equity Centered Approach to Work, Wealth, and Leadership, is a speaker, transformational leadership coach, and the Founder of The Institute for Equity-Centered Coaching.
Through her writing, mentorship and institute curriculum, Trudi inspires conversations that confront our ideas of who we are, and how we live, lead and shape the world around us.
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1 - those who are currently my clients will have the first option to join the group at a heavily discounted cost.
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We start in the fall. I hope to welcome you to our safe space! If you have qu...2024-08-1407 minLiving Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 135: Undifferentiated Faith part 1A discussion about "undifferentiated faith" according to James Fowlers' "Stages of Faith."
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There are 2 ways to join the upcoming PILOT session of my new hybrid course, Unlocking Your Voice™.
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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
Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 132: Losing certainty, Part 2 with Sytske Woodhouse, Jr.Sytske Woodhouse is a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She played collegiate volleyball at U.V.U. and graduated from B.Y.U. She is a Certified Life Coach who guides people through religious and LGBTQ spaces. Sytske lives in Provo, Utah with her four boys from two different marriages. She enjoys studying psychology, philosophy, and spiritual development.As a lesbian, Sytske opened up to the possibility of being in a same-sex relationship later in life. During the past two years, she has had many life building experiences inside and outside of church space...2024-07-1736 min
Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 131: Losing certainty, Part 1 with Sytske Woodhouse Jr.Sytske Woodhouse is a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She played collegiate volleyball at U.V.U. and graduated from B.Y.U. She is a Certified Life Coach who guides people through religious and LGBTQ spaces. Sytske lives in Provo, Utah with her four boys from two different marriages. She enjoys studying psychology, philosophy, and spiritual development.As a lesbian, Sytske opened up to the possibility of being in a same-sex relationship later in life. During the past two years, she has had many life building experiences inside and outside of churc...2024-07-1035 minLiving Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 130: HARMONY, Stages of Faith Part 4“Hypocrisy and self-deception proved to be far greater dangers than uncertainty.”
B. McLaren, Faith After Doubt, page 28
This resonated 1000% with me when I read it. One must be in congruence with their personal integrity. It will literally make you ill if you do not.
And so, leaning into one’s integrity, or one’s truth we go on with this journey of faith.
Brian McLaren's four stages of faith has been the answer to prayer for many sojourner's on the path of their personal faith journey's. He has broken this concept of faith development down into stages much like psychologis...2024-07-0316 minLiving Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 129: PERPLEXITY, Stages of Faith Part 3“Hypocrisy and self-deception proved to be far greater dangers than uncertainty.”
B. McLaren, Faith After Doubt, page 28
This resonated 1000% with me when I read it. One must be in congruence with their personal integrity. It will literally make you ill if you do not.
And so, leaning into one’s integrity, or one’s truth we go on with this journey of faith.
Brian McLaren's four stages of faith has been the answer to prayer for many sojourner's on the path of their personal faith journey's. He has broken this concept of faith development down into stages much like psychologis...2024-06-2614 minLiving Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 126: COMPLEXITY, Stages of Faith Part 2“Hypocrisy and self-deception proved to be far greater dangers than uncertainty.”
B. McLaren, Faith After Doubt, page 28
This resonated 1000% with me when I read it. One must be in congruence with their personal integrity. It will literally make you ill if you do not.
And so, leaning into one’s integrity, or one’s truth we go on with this journey of faith.
Brian McLaren's four stages of faith has been the answer to prayer for many sojourner's on the path of their personal faith journey's. He has broken this concept of faith development down into stages much like psychologis...2024-06-1013 min
Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 125: Seeing through a rainbow filter w/ Jill MortensenJill Naylor Mortensen is a fierce and proud Mama Dragon. Throughout the past seven years, her journey of leaning in, listening, and learning to become a better LGBTQ+ advocate and ally has opened the door for numerous opportunities to serve alongside the local queer community. She has spent countless hours listening to, and believing, the stories of LGBTQ+ individuals and their families through her volunteer work with Encircle St. George, where she served as Advisory Board Chair.
A 2022 St. George Area Chamber of Commerce Element Award honoree, Jill is not afraid to bring awareness to the ongoing challenges many q...2024-06-0554 minLiving Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 124: SIMPLICITY, Stages of Faith Part 1“Hypocrisy and self-deception proved to be far greater dangers than uncertainty.”
B. McLaren, Faith After Doubt, page 28
This resonated 1000% with me when I read it. One must be in congruence with their personal integrity. It will literally make you ill if you do not.
And so, leaning into one’s integrity, or one’s truth we go on with this journey of faith.
Brian McLaren's four stages of faith has been the answer to prayer for many sojourner's on the path of their personal faith journey's. He has broken this concept of faith development down into stages much like psychologists have broken...2024-05-2912 minLiving Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 122: GRAFTED"Pruning, digging, getting out the decay then grafting in the new is future focussed. It is creation focussed. It is restoration focussed. It acknowledges that creation and restoring is an ongoing process. There is no point of arrival. It is progressive." Meagan Skidmore BTSOD ep122.
Go to liftandlove.org/gather for more information about Gather Conference and GATHERings.
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Allegory of the olive tree Jacob chapter 5
House of Israel
pruning definition
apostate definitions
heretic definition
grafting definition and here...2024-05-1514 min
Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 78: Halloween Scaries: Cleaning out the skeletons in the closet"If you resist leaning into the discomfort of whatever you’re feeling when someone shares something that you don’t agree with, don’t have a lot of experience with, don’t know much about and so on….. ask yourself am I in emotional childhood or adulthood?
Without this awareness we will not truly be able minister to one another. A person in need who is sharing their heart does not need to pay the price of your discomfort; and that 'price' can be high."
-Meagan Skidmore, Episode #78 Halloween Scaries: Cleaning the skeletons out of the closet...2023-10-2011 minLiving Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 59: Beyond the Surface, Spiritual Wounds, Part 3“A spiritual wound is a type of wound that disrupts your relationship with God or your spiritual practices." Dr. Allison Cook.
(https://www.dralisoncook.com/spiritual-wounds/#:~:text=A%20spiritual%20wound%20is%20a,God's%20word%20to%20cause%20harm)
In ALSSI podcast Episode 113, I determined a spiritual wound that I have experienced personally and I believe we have collectively as conservative faith communities. Susan Hinkley and Cynthia Winward interview guest Kathryn Knight Sonntag author of The Mother Tree: Discovering the Love and Wisdom of Our Divine Mother. In the preface, Kathryn shares “I believe asking...2023-08-2118 minLiving Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 55: Beyond the Surface, Spiritual Wounds Part 2 The Gender WoundA few months ago, as I was listening to the ALSSI podcast, Episode 113, I determined a spiritual wound that I have experienced personally and I believe we have collectively as conservative faith communities. Susan Hinkley and Cynthia Winward interview guest Kathryn Knight Sonntag author of The Mother Tree: Discovering the Love and Wisdom of Our Divine Mother.
In the preface of the book, Kathryn shares the following “I believe asking questions and exploring possibilities are indispensable ways to show love and reverence for revealed truth.”
I couldn't agree more.
On page 13, she says “My experiences and study led me to see tha...2023-08-0918 minLiving Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 47: What I learned from Van Gogh, Vulnerability BONUS episodeSelf-actualization isn't linear. Creating this list takes courage, unbridled permission to be you, radical self-love, uncaged thought and sincere effort. It may require even more bravery to move forward, letting go of preconceived notions of who you “should” be, ignoring external input while keeping your feet firmly planted in this identity. - Meagan Skidmore Episode 47, BTSOD podcast
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The Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™ podcast is a proud member of the Dialogue Podcast Network found at DialogueJournal.com/podcasts. Part of the Dialogue Journal, the Dialogue Podcast Network was founded by Eugene England, a Mormon writer, teacher and scholar. “My faith encourages my curiosity and awe,” Gene wrote in the very first issue of the journal. “...2023-07-1010 minLiving Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 42: Opening ourselves up to vulnerability PART 3: Connection with othersJoin me as I dissect the "anatomy of connection," the role of people pleasing, and the 5 phases of being in PART 3 of my three episode series exploring vulnerability. I draw from the wisdom of three wise coaches/therapists Brene' Brown, Brooke Castillo and Jody Moore.
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The Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™ podcast is a proud member of the Dialogue Podcast Network found at DialogueJournal.com/podcastnetwork. Part of the Dialogue Journal, the Dialogue Podcast Network was founded by Eugene England, a Mormon writer, teacher and scholar. “My faith encourages my curiosity and awe,” Gene wrote in the very first issue of the journal. “It thrusts me out into relationship wi...2023-06-2610 min
Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 41: There is room in my castle Part 2 w/ Liz Thomas, PhD candidate, future research of LDS families & LGBTQ+ identity"If they (LGBTQIA2S+ individuals) don’t have a place in my faith, I don’t think my faith is where it needs to be yet."
-Elizabeth Bingham Thomas, PhD Candidate Southern Methodist University Department of Anthropology, Dedman College of Humanities & Sciences
I seriously CANNOT wait for you to meet Liz!
BIO: Liz hails from Northern Utah where she received her Bachelors in Cultural Anthropology from Utah State University. She changed her major to anthropology after joining a research lab with a roommate, and she has never looked back. She love...2023-06-2330 min
Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 40: There is room in my castle Part 1 w/ Liz Thomas, PhD candidate, future research of LDS families & LGBTQ+ identity"If they (LGBTQIA2S+ individuals) don’t have a place in my faith, I don’t think my faith is where it needs to be yet."
-Elizabeth Bingham Thomas, PhD Candidate Southern Methodist University Department of Anthropology, Dedman College of Humanities & Sciences
I seriously CANNOT wait for you to meet Liz!
BIO: Liz hails from Northern Utah where she received her Bachelors in Cultural Anthropology from Utah State University. She changed her major to anthropology after joining a research lab with a roommate, and she has never looked back. She love...2023-06-2129 min
Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 39: Being a Gatherer not a Sifter PART 2 w/ Richard "Papa" Ostler"We need to normalize the word doubt and questions and faith journeys and destigmatize it...so we can talk about it in our families and congregations." Richard "Papa" Ostler.
Richard Ostler known as "Papa" Ostler works to build bridges with LGBTQ members of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He is a former bishop of a young single adult ward and the host of the Listen, Learn and Love podcast.
The podcast is a platform for LGBTQ Latter Day Saints to share their stories and also includes stories from those sharing...2023-06-1631 min
Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 38: Being a Gatherer not a Sifter PART 1 w/ Richard "Papa" Ostler"We need to normalize the word doubt and questions and faith journeys and destigmatize it...so we can talk about it in our families and congregations." Richard "Papa" Ostler.
Richard Ostler known as "Papa" Ostler works to build bridges with LGBTQ members of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He is a former bishop of a young single adult ward and the host of the Listen, Learn and Love podcast.
The podcast is a platform for LGBTQ Latter Day Saints to share their stories and also includes stories from those sharing their experience with repentance, being...2023-06-1426 minLiving Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 37: Opening ourselves up to vulnerability: True connection to self PART 2In Episode #30, I started a three part series on vulnerability. I believe there’s too much at stake when we hide our true selves. It takes concerted conscious effort. I approached it more in the context of vulnerability with others and that a large part of being authentic is allowing yourself to be and feel vulnerable. And in order to FEEL vulnerable, we have to be able to see feelings as not failures but as an opportunity to teach us.
Brene’Brown said:
If we want greater clarity in our purpose or deeper and more meaningful spiritual lives, vulnerability is the pat...2023-06-1211 min
Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 36: Councilmember Julie Spilsbury, transformation from conservative mom of 6 to fierce LGBTQ+ ally PART 2In continuation of Pride month and bringing increased awareness to the LGBTQ+ space, I invited Councilmember Julie Spilsbury to share her transformation from a conservative religious mother of 6 to a fierce ally of the LGBTQ+ community. In addition to sharing her background and beliefs about politics and representation, Councilmember Spilsbury also talks about the importance of conflict transformation and how it can help create opportunities for sharing of personal stories within faith communities to encourage understanding and empathy.
BIO from city of Mesa website: Elected to the Mesa City Council in August of 2020, Councilmember Julie...2023-06-0938 min
Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 35: Councilmember Julie Spilsbury, transformation from conservative mom of 6 to fierce LGBTQ+ ally PART 1In continuation of Pride month and bringing increased awareness to the LGBTQ+ space, I invited Councilmember Julie Spilsbury to share her transformation from a conservative religious mother of 6 to a fierce ally of the LGBTQ+ community. In addition to sharing her background and beliefs about politics and representation, Councilmember Spilsbury also talks about the importance of conflict transformation and how it can help create opportunities for sharing of personal stories within faith communities to encourage understanding and empathy.
BIO from city of Mesa website: Elected to the Mesa City Council in August of 2020, Councilmember J...2023-06-0735 min
Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 34: Rev. Dr. Neil Thomas - Raised LDS, current lead pastor of the Cathedral of HopeIt's June and Pride month! I'm dropping a series of amazing interviews with some AWESOME guests this month! If you haven't subscribed to my podcast, now is the time so you don't miss a single one!
First off is Reverend Dr. Neil Thomas who currently serves as lead pastor at the Cathedral of Hope, an open and affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ. Rev. Neil talks about his journey as an openly gay Christian minister advocating for a more inclusive church based on love.
In a recent m...2023-06-0138 min
Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 33: The Pandemic of Loneliness & how our mental health is like an oceanMay is National Mental Health Awareness Month. Oxford languages defines mental health as a person’s condition w/ regard to their psychological and emotional well being. Although not “clinically diagnosable” loneliness often accompanies and even exacerbates many mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, and dementia as well as physical health challenges like heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes. In this episode, I share my unique framework for viewing our overall mental health as a vast ocean. I also take a moment to focus on loneliness because even at 3 years post pandemic, according to a recent NY Times article...2023-05-3109 min
Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 32: Coaching tools unlock the roadmap to guide us through questions and doubts with Heather RackhamHeather Rackham is the Director of The Latter-day Saint Life Coach Directory and host of Latter-day Life Coaches Podcast. In this episode Heather shares a major a-ha moment she had when working with a life coach.
“While learning…the coaching tools…[I realized this] was the way to experience Christ-like love for people on this earth. This felt like the ‘how-to’ or the roadmap to actually get past some stumbling blocks. I was given some tools to actually weed through my brain and make it happen.” Then she had a profound experience, that this is the way to do it and now...2023-05-2450 min
Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 31: Creating JOYful and nonjudgmental spaces to explore Qs & Ds with Annie JoyAnnie Joy shares her experiences growing up in the LDS church and what that taught her about judgement, grace and making room for everyone at The Table. She learned to be aware of judgmental thoughts, give grace to others and invite people to consider different perspectives and experiences in discussions among members of the LDS faith or any faith community.
In the home, she suggests parents examine their own reactions to their children's questions and doubts without making it about themselves. Agency is honored when kids are given space and autonomy in their exploration to find answers. This is an...2023-05-1737 minLiving Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 30: Opening ourselves up to vulnerability PART 1Part of being authentic is allowing yourself to be and feel vulnerable. Why should this be on your radar? I believe there’s too much at stake when we hide our true selves most significantly in our relationships. Vulnerability presents more of a challenge if 1) you struggle to release control and allow emotions AND 2) if you do not know who you are, ---like WHO YOU ARE at your core.
Knowing who you are at your core is an important part of allowing vulnerability. If one is trying to fit a mold prescribed by someone else they will not show up as thei...2023-05-1010 min
Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 29: Questions & doubts allow exploration to reconcile beliefs with personal values with Samantha NielsonIn this episode I interview Samantha Nielsen, Certified Life and Divorce Coach. An active member of the LDS faith, Samantha speaks of her journey of reconciling her divorce and faith. She recognizes the importance of acknowledging doubts, questions and allowing exploration to reconcile beliefs with personal values. Self-betrayal and denial are roadblocks to achieving inner peace; creating safe spaces for open conversations foster being true to oneself and one's unique journey.
You can find Samantha at her website moderndaydivorce.com and her Instagram page (@modern.day.divorce) where she offers valuable free content as well as a...2023-05-0342 min
Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 28: A transparent journey with Jenny ByamJenny Byam is the LGBTQ+ Coach (jennybyamcoaching@gmail.com or on Instagram @LGBTQcoachjenny). In this episode, she vulnerably shares her thoughts feelings in regards to her journey as a member of the LDS faith and a parent of a transgender kiddo. It has made her who she is today and she wouldn't change any of it. Thank you for being willing to courageously share your story, Jenny.
The Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™ podcast is a proud member of the Dialogue Podcast Network, DialogueJournal.com/podcastnetwork. The Dialogue Podcast Network is a part of th...2023-04-2634 minLiving Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 27: Trusting your Inner Voice and allowing doubts & questionsToday I explore the question ‘Is there a connection between trusting your inner voice & allowing questions and doubts?' and why it’s important.
References: https://laurenciesco.com/; Navigating Mormon Faith Crisis, Thomas McConkie, pg 30; BTSOD Episode 12; Richard Rohr quote here.
The Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™ podcast is a proud member of the Dialogue Podcast Network found at DialogueJournal.com/podcastnetwork. The Dialogue Podcast Network is a part of the Dialogue Journal. Founder Eugene England was a Mormon writer, teacher and scholar. “My faith encourages my curiosity and awe,” Gene wrote in the very first issue of the journal. “It...2023-04-1910 min
Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 26: 'What the h*ll does weight loss have to do with a faith journey?' with Corinne CrabtreeThis episode is not to be missed! Corinne share’s truth bomb after truth bomb in this candid and insightful chat. She says, “… [God] wants us to have faith. For those of us that believe in a Higher Power, whatever that is, we have decided to believe in it. It was a decision we made and we made it over and over again and we started acting like someone who believes in it. The same can happen in weight loss. Your future is not built on your past experiences. Your future is built on today’s decisions. That’s it.
You have a to...2023-04-1344 min
Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 1. Introduction to host, Meagan SkidmoreIntro to me & my podcast “Beyond the Shadow of Doubt.” Having doubts often carries with it unspoken message of shame. My goal here is to normalize conversations about having questions and doubts. Join me! find me on FB & Instagram @meaganskidmorecoaching. Also my website https://meaganskidmorecoaching.com2022-08-1609 min