Latter-day Saint Women

Tracy is a foster mom, heartsick and fearful about the sweet boy she has grown to love as her son. McKaylee is a 22-year-old stake Relief Society president who is confused and angry when the Lord doesn't grant her heartfelt desire to serve a mission.

Life has taught Kristin Yee how to “jump”: to leave her comfort zone and leap into the unknown, trusting in God’s love and perfect plan. Following a spiritual prompting to leave art school in San Francisco, Kristin's journey of faith took her down an unexpected path-- one that ultimately led to her dream job working as an animator and producer for Disney for 13 years. By sharing the personal revelation she has received and trusted, Kristin teaches listeners "what faith looks like." Through these exciting, and at times frightening, life changes and transitions, Kristin shares with humility and grace how she has learned to partner with the Savior, Jesus Christ for support, comfort, and validation. Kristin was hired by the Church in 2016 as the animation team manager, and she currently serves on the Primary general advisory council. </br> <b>Resources:</b> </br><a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/callings/2021-07-15/9-new-members-of-primary-general-advisory-council-218844"> Kristin Yee biography</a> </br><a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/prophets-and-apostles/unto-all-the-world/educate-your-desires-elder-andersen-counsels?lang=eng"> Educate Your Desires, Elder Andersen Counsels</a> </br><a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/alma/32?lang=eng"> Alma 32</a> </br><a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/collection/children?lang=eng"> Church Content for Children</a> </br><a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/video/2019-12-0110-the-goal-a-story-of-faith-friendship-and-forgiveness?lang=eng"> Examples of recent Children's content: The Goal: A Story of Faith, Friendship and Forgiveness</a> </br><a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/collection/old-testament-stories?lang=eng&collectionId=b43d757eb019f6607ea99cf31d4f98fd0466720b"> The Old Testament Scripture Stories</a> </br><a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/collection/friend-to-friend-children?lang=eng&collectionId=b43d757eb019f6607ea99cf31d4f98fd0466720b"> Friend to Friend Broadcast</a>

There are more than 150 women named or referenced in the Bible, with dozens of female characters in the Old Testament alone. While not small in number, many of these women are not well known, and some are misunderstood as simple, less essential, or merely one-dimensional characters. But what can the women in the Bible teach us about Jesus Christ, and how can their stories bring us closer to Him? In this episode, Camille Fronk Olson, author and professor emeritus of ancient scripture at Brigham Young University shares how the study of women in scripture enhances our understanding of the Atonement of Jesus Christ and strengthens our faith in the Lord's ability to use ordinary people in His work. Camille shares story after story of faithful and inspiring women in the Old Testament, including Hagar, Hannah, Deborah, Abigail, Bathsheba, the daughters of Zelophehad, and more. Camille teaches that even small efforts to understand the culture, history and context of the Old Testament will improve and enrich our understanding of the women in the Bible.

How can we develop a healthier body image as Latter-day Saint women despite beauty norms and pressures in the world today? How can we help the young women and girls around us learn to treasure the divine gift of their bodies as they grow and develop into women? Dr. Lauren Barnes is the director of clinical training for the Marriage and Family Therapy program at Brigham Young University and specializes in women’s issues, including body image and eating disorders. Join us as we talk with Dr. Barnes about these important issues affecting Latter-day Saint women and girls today.  </br><b>Resources:</b> For more Church resources and articles about body image and eating disorders, see the August 2019 Ensign and New Era magazines: </br><a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/2019/08?lang=eng"> August 2019 Ensign</a> </br><a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/new-era/2019/08/more-than-a-body-seeing-as-god-sees?lang=eng"> August New Era 2019</a>

If you have chosen to live a life of faith in Jesus Christ, it is likely you will experience times when your faith is challenged. Church historian and author Keith Erekson joins us to discuss how faithful women and men throughout history have grappled with doubts and questions, and how we can find peace, light and understanding during times of challenge when we seek to truly commune with God. Keith shares how each person's struggle with questions and doubt is individual, and how finding peace and answers is also individual, ultimately made possible by the Holy Ghost, the great "individualizer." Keith also shares useful counsel for those struggling to help their loved ones find answers to their questions. The best advice? Listen and love, and trust in your own witness of the truth.

As a 25-year-old, single graduate of Brigham Young University with a degree in music, Sharlene wanted to attend medical school. She was told by friends and mentors that her deeply-held desire to marry and have children would be limited if she became a doctor, but as she prayed she felt it was the right path for her. Join us as Sharlene shares how her life’s path unfolded as she put her trust in God and took small steps forward in times of fear or uncertainty. With clarity and perspective, Sharlene shares how she navigated being a working mom and how her career has blessed her family and countless others. As a frontline health care worker during the pandemic, she also testifies of God’s love for all. </br><b>Resources:</b> </br> <a href="https://magazine.byu.edu/article/the-tap/"> BYU Magazine: The Tap of Encouragement</a> </br><a href="https://news.byu.edu/news/study-couples-thrive-relationship-quality-and-stability-when-both-partners-are-involved"> BYU Study: Couples thrive in relationship quality and stability when both partners are involved in financial processes</a> </br><a href="https://magazine.byu.edu/article/a-house-undivided/"> BYU Magazine: A House Undivided</a> </br><a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/the-family-a-proclamation-to-the-world/the-family-a-proclamation-to-the-world?lang=eng"> Family Proclamation</a> </br><a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/eva-m-witesman/women-education-future-god-see/"> BYU Speech: Women and Education: “A Future Only God Could See for You”</a>

When things don’t work out the way we want them to, we may think it requires we accept a lesser reward - a Plan B. But Relief Society advisory council member Kathryn Reynolds believes there is no such thing as a “Plan B” in life. Through a lens of sincere faith and trust in God’s love and eternal plan, she has come to see her life’s sidetracks, struggles and detours as divine. Join us as Kathryn shares the unexpected path to her career as a marriage and family therapist and service on the Relief Society council, and the divine detours and opportunities for learning along the way, including her service as executive assistant to Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Through tender personal experiences, Kathryn testifies of prophets and apostles, as well as the priesthood power and authority of the female officers called to lead and stand as witnesses of Jesus Christ in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints today. </br><b>Resources:</b> </br><a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/2003/05/the-sustaining-power-of-faith-in-times-of-uncertainty-and-testing?lang=eng"> Elder Richard G. Scott, May 2003 Ensign: “The Sustaining Power of Faith in Times of Uncertainty and Testing”</a> “Even if you exercise your strongest faith, God will not always reward you immediately according to your desires. Rather, God will respond with what in His eternal plan is best for you. He loves you to a depth and completeness you cannot conceive of in your mortal state. Indeed, were you to know His entire plan, you would never ask for that which is contrary to it even though your feelings tempt you to do so. Sincere faith gives understanding and strength to accept the will of our Heavenly Father when it differs from our own. We can accept His will with peace and assurance, confident that His infinite wisdom surpasses our own ability to comprehend fully His plan as it unfolds a piece at a time.”

Jen Allen, director of events for FamilySearch, shares how RootsTech connects people from all over the world, regardless of religious affiliation, with each other and with their ancestors. She gives insight into how the event has shifted and grown since the pandemic, allowing for more international participation, over 1,500 sessions in multiple languages, and new online features to connect attendees. Jen also talks about how sharing stories of her ancestors has strengthened her children in their challenges and increased her faith in Jesus Christ.  Join us at RootsTech 2022! Visit RootsTech.org to register for the virtual, free event from March 3-5. 

Join us as we talk with Lidia Torrance about her journey as a foster care parent and the growth she and her family experienced in their faith, compassion, and acceptance. Lidia shares how her testimony of Heavenly Father’s love for each of His children, including children in foster care and their biological parents, has grown and been strengthened as she and her husband opened their hearts to children and families in need. 

Pornography use is a difficult and very important topic, and the objective of this episode is to help provide hope and support through available resources for women who’s spouse has used or uses pornography. Our guest Derek Hagey is a FamilySearch employee, Marriage and Family professor, and one of the subject matter experts who worked on Church’s Addressing Pornography website. He discusses the impact pornography use can have on ourselves and our marriages, how we can address issues and emotions surrounding pornography use, and support and resources for additional help.  </br><b>Resources:</b></br><a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/addressing-pornography?lang=eng> Addressing Pornography Website </a></br> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpcUrP0gahw"> His Grace episode - There Is No Limit to God's Love </a></br> <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/2015/10/recovering-from-the-trap-of-pornography?lang=eng"> Recovering from the Trap of Pornography - President Oaks </a>

In the scriptures we are taught to “be still,” (Doctrine and Covenants 101:16) and “not to run faster than we have strength” (Mosiah 4:27), but also to be “anxiously engaged in a good cause” (Doctrine and Covenants 58:27–28) and to “serve God with all our heart, might, mind, and strength” (Doctrine and Covenants 4). As busy Latter-day Saint women, how do we balance this seemingly contradictory counsel, allowing ourselves stillness and rest while also engaging with all our hearts in the work of salvation? In this episode, psychologist and author Carrie Skarda teaches how practicing mindfulness can help us develop a more healthy and joyful rhythm between stillness and busyness, while also strengthening our relationship with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ and improving our prayer and other religious practices. With beautiful examples from the life of Jesus Christ and using helpful visual imagery, Carrie teaches the ways God invites us to stop or pause, spend quiet moments with Him, and be nurtured and guided by the Spirit to better discern our priorities. </br><b>Resources:</b> </br><a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/teachings-david-o-mckay/chapter-4?lang=eng"> Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: David O. McKay Chapter 4 “Elements of Worship</a>

At Christmas we rightly focus on giving, but learning to be a good receiver is also critical in developing bonds of love with family and friends, Heavenly Father, and our Savior, Jesus Christ. In this episode, listener favorite and Young Women council member Lori Newbold returns to share insights from the life of Jesus Christ and the Christmas story, teaching how we can better accept and embrace Heavenly Father’s blessings and gifts. Lori also draws upon her experience as a mental health counselor to share the importance of receiving in our relationships. </br><b>Resources:</b> </br><a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/callings/young-women-organization/meet-the-young-women-general-leaders/lori-newbold?lang=eng">Lori Newbold Biography</a> </br><a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/collection/latter-day-saint-women-podcasts?lang=eng&track=/media/audio/lori-newbold-our-most-sacred-and-valuable-relationship-0112d26?lang=eng"> Past Episode: Lori Newbold | Our Most Sacred and Valuable Relationship</a> </br><a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/collection/latter-day-saint-women-podcasts?lang=eng&track=/media/audio/lori-newbold-hearing-the-voice-of-the-lord-through-the-scriptures-54476e9?lang=eng"> Past Episode: Lori Newbold | Hearing the Voice of the Lord Through the Scriptures</a> </br><a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/broadcasts/article/christmas-devotional/2012/12/the-good-and-grateful-receiver?lang=eng"> 2012 Christmas Devotional, Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf “The Good and Grateful Receiver</a>

Have you ever wondered in the middle of a trial or challenge to your faith “Where is God? Why doesn’t He answer me or help me?” Today’s guest Mihaela shares how she has learned that the witness of God’s love and involvement in our lives comes “after the trial of our faith” (Ether 12:6). Mihaela was born in Romania and migrated to California, USA as a teenager with her family. With enthusiasm and authenticity, she shares how she has faced and overcome trials to her faith, including receiving her own personal witness of the truthfulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ as a young woman investigating the Church. Mihaela also discusses how she put her trust in the Lord as she pursued education in music, lived in New York City as a young adult, faced the heartbreak and confusion of infertility, and witnessed the miracles that followed, including learning from and loving a son with disabilities. </br> <b>Resources:</b> </br><a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/life/disability?lang=eng"> Disability Resources </a>

“Who can I bless today? How can I reach out?” are questions that Mayavel Amado Pineda, a member of the Relief Society General Advisory Council, encourages us to ask as we seek to better understand ministering and how to go about it. Though ministering may sometimes feel uncomfortable or inconvenient amidst all our pressures in life, we can look to the Savior as an example of caring and connecting, discerning real needs, and receiving direction when we need it. In this episode, Mayavel also shares the blessings that can come from ministering: our lives can be enriched as we make connections and friendships, and our burdens can lifted when we forget about our own worries and gain a better perspective about our own challenges. </br> <b>Resources:</b></br> <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2012/10/first-observe-then-serve?lang=eng"> First Observe, Then Serve - Linda K. Burton </a> </br> <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/ministering?lang=eng"> This is Ministering website </a>

As more temples are announced around the world, more Latter-day Saints have the opportunity to receive temple ordinances and return often, bringing them closer to Jesus Christ and unifying them with loved ones and their fellow Saints. In this episode, Church historian Ryan Saltzgiver shares stories from the Global Histories project of pioneering women around the world who have traveled great distances, overcome tremendous hardship, and made humbling sacrifices to attend the temple and receive temple ordinances. We also talk with Neelima Surisetty Rayudu, a Church member from India, about her experiences traveling to the Hong Kong and Cebu Philippines temples to be sealed to her parents and husband, and her excitement for the recently-announced Bengaluru India temple. </br> <b>Resources:</b> </br> <a href="https://history.churchofjesuschrist.org/landing/global-histories?lang=eng"> Global Histories </a> </br> <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/collection/latter-day-saint-women-podcasts?lang=eng&track=/media/audio/ryan-saltzgiver-women-of-faith-stories-from-global-histories-e8e3535?lang=eng"> Previous Global Histories Episodes: Ryan Saltzgiver | Women of Faith: Stories from Global Histories</a> </br> <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/collection/latter-day-saint-women-podcasts?lang=eng&track=/media/audio/latter-day-saint-women-2021-0070-melissa-inouye-can-you-name-five-women-64k-eng.-9681d31?lang=eng"> Melissa Inouye | Can You Name Five Women? </a> </br> <a href="https://abn.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/10/47nelson?lang=eng"> President Russell M. Nelson </a> </br> <a href="https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/october-2021-general-conference-new-temples"> President Russell M. Nelson; The Temple and Your Spiritual Foundation promise come together in the temple - everything we do in the church comes back to that New </br> <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/church/news/lessons-of-faith-from-church-history-in-africa?lang=eng"> Lessons of Faith from Church History in Africa </br> <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wu6TAi_53Hw"> The Story of Clara Cooper from Liberia </a>

In sharing her personal experiences of mission service, motherhood, and her early immersion in Church history, Sister Kaylene P. Harding, a member of the Primary General Advisory Council, inspires women to use the power of the priesthood throughout their lives. Kaylene describes a terrible accident involving her grandson and how asking for angels led to incredible miracles for their family. She also shares some various and important ways that women can be involved in the gathering of Israel as they follow the guidance of the Spirit. Resources: Women of Covenant: The ‘profound implications’ of the priesthood restoration: https://www.thechurchnews.com/category/women-priesthood-covenant Spiritual Treasures, by President Russell M. Nelson: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2019/10/36nelson?lang=eng Invite Christ to Author Your Story, by President Camille N. Johnson: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/10/42johnson?lang=eng

Enish Davila was born and raised a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Cancun, Mexico and served as a full-time missionary in Puebla, Mexico. When she returned home from her mission in 2016, she committed to grow in the gospel throughout her life and not rely solely on the faith-promoting experiences and testimony from her mission. In this episode, Enish talks about the mental, emotional, and spiritual challenges she experienced as a returned missionary, and how she continued to feel the fire of the gospel as she grew in spiritual and emotional maturity. Enish also shares her experiences as a Relief Society president in a Spanish-speaking Young Single Adult ward, counseling and learning from sisters with various backgrounds, experiences, and challenges.

As a young adult, Susie Mullen lived in California and had a spectacular professional dancing career, but she felt unhappy and had deep questions about God. When an unexpected career opportunity took her to Provo, Utah to coach ballroom dance, Susie was introduced to the gospel of Jesus Christ and nurtured in her faith by new friends and colleagues. Susie eventually joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and today she serves as a member of the General Relief Society Council. In this episode, she shares how as parents, spouses, neighbors, and brothers and sisters in the gospel, we can follow the example of Jesus Christ to nurture others wherever they are on the gospel path, loving them and inviting them closer to Jesus Christ. Susie encourages listeners to foster an inclusive, nurturing environment in their homes, at Church, and anywhere they have influence, helping others feel the love of the Savior through our own loving words and actions.  </br><b>Resources:</b> </br><a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/callings/relief-society-organization/this-is-your-relief-society/general-leaders/susan-marie-mullen?lang=eng"> Susie Mullen Biography</a> </br><a href="https://www.familysearch.org/rootstech/rtc2021/session/blessings-of-temple-and-family-history-grandma-gene-my-ministering-angel"> Susie Mullen RootsTech Video</a>

“I knew in my mind, in my heart, in my whole soul that the Book of Mormon was true. And that was a sweet and precious moment when the prayers of a longing child were answered,” shares Young Women General Advisory Council Jeri Cahoon of the time when she came to know the Lord for herself, even though it was a little later in life than she anticipated. Over the past several years, Jeri has served with her husband as mission leaders in the Mexico Saltillo Mission, served in the presidency of the Salt Lake Inner City Mission, and through her profession has been a designer for the Temple Department. In this episode, she shares her lessons learned from a lifetime of experiences, and listeners will be inspired by her insights from infertility and adoption to learning Spanish and stretching her capacities through service.

Join us this week for a conversation with Dorah Mkhabela, matron of the Johannesburg South Africa Temple and former Young Women general board member, and her daughter, Thembi Mkhabela Carter. Dorah and her husband Jackson joined the Church in South Africa as young parents and have faithfully served in the Church for decades, raising three children in the gospel. Dorah shares how she has grown in knowledge and faith through years of study and service, and Thembi offers what she has learned from her parent’s humility, devotion, and great love. </br><b>Resources:</b> </br><a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/archives/2014-02-14/biographies-for-new-yw-board-members-42043"> Dorah Mkhabela Biography</a> The Latter-day Saint Women podcast is also available on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/latter-day-saint-women-podcast/id1491361653"> Apple Podcasts</a>,<a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmZlZWRidXJuZXIuY29tL0xEU1dvbWVu"> Google Podcasts</a>, <a hfref="https://open.spotify.com/show/4yzxbhxJpPVSplBM1OFHjV"> Spotify</a>, Saints Channel App, and the <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/latter-day-saint-women-podcast?lang=eng"> Gospel Library app</a>.

Earlier in her life, General Relief Society Council member Rebecca Mehr experienced the pain and disappointment of divorce. In this episode, Rebecca shares how the divine help available to women through priesthood power and authority has shaped her eternal perspective on trials and hope. Rebecca offers insights into the hard-earned lessons learned through her unexpected life experiences, and the ultimate joy of becoming a stepparent and grandparent through her second marriage to Daniel Mehr in 2007. To those in the midst of life's messiness, Rebecca offers her assurance that the Lord "consecrates our afflictions for our gain."  <br/><b>Resources:</b> </br><a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/callings/relief-society-organization/this-is-your-relief-society/general-leaders/rebecca-mehr?lang=eng"> Rebecca Mehr Biography</a> </br><a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/2020-10-21/women-priesthood-covenant-rebecca-mehr-partners-salvation-exaltation-195852"> Church News Article: Rebecca Mehr: Essential partners in the work of salvation and exaltation</a> </br><a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2014/04/the-keys-and-authority-of-the-priesthood?lang=eng"> President Dallin H. Oaks: The Keys and Authority of the Priesthood</a> </br><a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2015/10/a-plea-to-my-sisters?lang=eng"> President Russell M. Nelson: A Plea To My Sisters</a> </br><a href="https://abn.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2019/10/36nelson?lang=eng"></a> The Latter-day Saint Women podcast is also available on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/latter-day-saint-women-podcast/id1491361653"> Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmZlZWRidXJuZXIuY29tL0xEU1dvbWVu"> Google Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4yzxbhxJpPVSplBM1OFHjV"> Spotify</a>, Saints Channel App, and the <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/latter-day-saint-women-podcast?lang=eng"> Gospel Library app</a>.

“Attention has long been focused on [early] missionaries’ sacrifices, but comparatively little attention has been paid to their faithful families. These supportive missionary wives and children are unsung heroes of the Restoration, who made sacrifices at home so that the gospel could go forth into the world.” Chad M. Orton, a curator with the Historic Sites division in the Church History Department, shares incredible stories about the challenges faced by many wives and children of early missionaries, and how their roles allowed for missionary work to prosper and the Church to grow. </br><b>Resources:</b>  </br><b>https://byustudies.byu.edu/article/those-they-left-behind-a-look-at-missionary-wives-and-children/</b> </br>The Latter-day Saint Women podcast is also available on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/latter-day-saint-women-podcast/id1491361653"> Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmZlZWRidXJuZXIuY29tL0xEU1dvbWVu"> Google Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4yzxbhxJpPVSplBM1OFHjV"> Spotify</a>, Saints Channel App, and the <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/latter-day-saint-women-podcast?lang=eng"> Gospel Library app</a>.

“Sometimes we get overstimulated by news, and by people talking, and by social media, and by everybody’s opinions, and maybe with all the noise we don’t always hear the Spirit and what the Lord has to teach us. If we block out all of that noise, we can allow for music to teach us what’s true.” Dr. Sonja Poulter, director of BYU Women’s Chorus and previous member of the Tabernacle Choir on Temple Square, shares the powerful impact music can have on our lives and worship. As a member of the hymnbook committee—a small group tasked with compiling a new worldwide hymnbook for the Church—Sonja gives insight into the global nature of the song submissions and review process. She shares her love for the women she works with as director of BYU Women’s Chorus, and her admiration of their passion and individuality. Sonja encourages women to find ways to incorporate more music into their lives and their study and their homes, and urges everyone to allow themselves to sing, regardless of musical abilities. </br><b>Resources:</b> </br><a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/members/2020-11-10/hymnbook-revision-update-childrens-songbook-submissions-elder-soares-197455"> Updates on Hymnbook revisions</a> </br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaXGOsqUKQg"> YouTube video featuring BYU Women’s Chorus</a> The Latter-day Saint Women podcast is also available on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/latter-day-saint-women-podcast/id1491361653"> Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmZlZWRidXJuZXIuY29tL0xEU1dvbWVu"> Google Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4yzxbhxJpPVSplBM1OFHjV"> Spotify</a>, Saints Channel App, and the <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/latter-day-saint-women-podcast?lang=eng"> Gospel Library app</a>.

Barbara Thompson served as the second counselor to President Julie B. Beck in the Relief Society general presidency from 2007-2012. Barbara is known and loved for her practical, down-to-earth nature, her decades-long service as a social worker, and her wit and sense of humor. Join us as we talk with Barbara about the lessons she has learned from both general and local Church service, including the process of personal revelation, the need for unity, and the value of counseling together. Barbara shares her testimony that despite our age, marital status, trials, or difficulties, Heavenly Father knows us and we are His precious daughters. </br><a hfref="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/inspiration/latter-day-saints-channel/bc/mormon-channel/images/audio/lds-women/pdf/Barbara-Thompson.pdf"> Transcript available here</a> </br> </br><b>Resources:</b> </br> </br><a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/church/leader/barbara-thompson?lang=eng"> Barbara Thompson bio</a> </br> </br><a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/speakers/barbara-thompson?lang=eng"> Barbara Thompson General Conference talks</a> </br> </br><a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/daughters-in-my-kingdom-the-history-and-work-of-relief-society?lang=eng"> Daughters In My Kingdom</a> </br> The Latter-day Saint Women podcast is also available on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/latter-day-saint-women-podcast/id1491361653"> Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmZlZWRidXJuZXIuY29tL0xEU1dvbWVu"> Google Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4yzxbhxJpPVSplBM1OFHjV"> Spotify</a>, Saints Channel App, and the <a href="https://abn.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/latter-day-saint-women-podcast?lang=eng"> Gospel Library app</a>.