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85. From Strong-Willed Child to Thriving Adult with Jordan Sheppard
When my kids were young, strong-willed, and unwilling to bend on even the smallest issues, I worried constantly about how to help them put their determined spirits to good use. I even thought they might end up in...
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84. To Be Prepared for the Second Coming, Our Kids Will Need More Than Faith
Do you worry about how to prepare your kids for their role in the Second Coming? If so, you're not alone. I think we all feel the weight of that responsibility.
But what if preparing our kids for the Second Coming...
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83. Abide the Day
In the weeks since General Conference and President Nelson’s clear invitation to prepare for the Second Coming of the Lord, I, like many of you, have been thinking about what it means to prepare for that "great and...
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82. Does My Physical Health Affect My Spirituality?
Have you ever thought about the inseparable connection between physical and spiritual health?
In the Word of Wisdom, the Lord promises “health in the navel and marrow to the bones” to those who follow its principles....
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81. What Does it Mean to Give Your Whole Soul to God?
Have you ever felt God’s hand guiding you to do something you do not want to do? If so, how did you respond to the dissonance?
This has been the overwhelming theme of my life. While I have learned MANY things as I...
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80. Are You Willing to Stand Forever?
You can tell from the name of this podcast alone that I LOVE the word "STAND."
While I often talk about standing, lately, I have been reflecting on what it means to stand with and for Jesus and why it matters.
Let's...
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79. Missions, Mental Health, and Learning to Trust in the Lord's Timing with Kate Sheppard
Kate struggled with intense anxiety and periods of panic attacks throughout middle school and high school. Because of that and other reasons, she had no intention of serving a mission. But, after several spiritual...
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78. Raising Modern Stripling Warriors
Did you know that I have been writing a book about the mothers of the Stripling Warriors for the past year and a half? The writing and editing are (mostly) done, and I am currently trying to figure out...
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77. Now is the Time to Prepare
We are living and raising children in a time of spiritual warfare, and Captain Moroni recently taught me how to navigate spiritual danger safely:
Never stop preparing.
What might that look like today? And how can...
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76. Is Social Media a Tool of the Adversary?
I have been creating online content for more than ten years and have had a front-row seat to watch the growing impact of social media on society, culture, and even faith.
For those who have eyes to see, it is clear...
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75. The Joys and Challenges of Parenting Young Adults
Parenting young adults is a whole new ballgame, complete with its own set of challenges that nobody really talks about.
In this episode, I pull back the parenting curtain and explore three vital lessons I have learned...
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74. Pride Month and the Two Great Commandments
As we enter June - Pride Month, I have been reflecting on an experience I had last year at this time.
Last June, I felt caught in a social media war between love and law –charity and chastity – tolerance and...
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