Consecrating Your Life

Shane Gunnerson served his mission in Denver, Colorado, and went through a major faith crisis while serving.

Mom and I discuss and ask ourselves how different church organizations can be more united.  How can Young Women and Relief Society connect with each other more often? How can the Relief Society and Elders Quorum work together? These are questions we all can be asking ourselves continually. 

Mom and I talk about one of our favorite films, Inside Out.

Mom and I invite our listeners to consider some of the things we say. We sometimes unintentionally hurt others with our choice of words. Let's be more inclusive and Christlike by paying close attention to what we say. This includes: - Avoiding words that may accidentally hurt early-returned missionaries. - Being sensitive to those who don't have the same blessings that we do. - Making young single...

Mom interviews me in this episode so you can all get to know me better! My blog about mental health:  iwillhealthee.blogspot.com

She's my mom, best friend, and former second counselor of the Relief Society General Presidency!  On this episode we talk about how the Lord placed her into this calling, what she's learned, and how we have been blessed. We are so excited to start hosting this podcast together!!

Carol tells me some life stories including her conversion, surviving a fire as a child, and the peace that Christ has given her when her aunt recently passed away.

Traditional ways of incorporating music in our church meetings are not necessarily the best ways or the only ways. I encourage you to think outside the box (while still following the guidelines in the Church's General Handbook).  My ward choir performed this gospel song "Soul's Anthem" by Tori Kelly and Kirk Franklin:  https://youtu.be/xIzFBzdXEcI A ward my mother visited had this jazzy...

Are single people aware that it's OK to desire sex? While we know about the law of chastity and the dangers of pornography, we don't always talk about the beautiful side of our sexuality.  My friend Janiece and I talk about sex in a positive way. We hope to open the discussion about sex to be more optimistic, and that you will seek more information about your own sexual appetites and on how t...

Brady was brave enough talk openly about his pornography problem. He tells his story about how it started, how he told the people that he trusts about it, how he's learned that it's his emotions that triggers the problem, and what he's learned through the repentance process.  Brady is from Utah, served his mission in Idaho, and currently studies mechanical engineering at UVU. If you or someon...

Mariana's little brother, Aaron, has down syndrome. Because of the lack of accommodation for students with special needs in Bolivia, Mariana's family eventually moved to the United States. Mariana talks about how she and her family have been blessed by Aaron. Lots of giggling in this episode that I was not willing to edit out!

My friend Esteban happens to be gay. He tells me about the things he learned while serving as a missionary, how he has come to know the Savior, and how he helps others feel like they belong.

Tia is a rockstar! She tells me how she became a drummer, empowering the rising generation, and about her parents' recent divorce. She is a spiritual powerhouse!!

Jim and Matt have the most unlikely friendship. Brother Jim Olson used to work for the FBI. He had arrested a man named Matt who spent nearly 20 years in prison. While in prison, Matt went through a complete change of heart and has been striving to live a more selfless and Christlike life ever since. 

In honor of Suicide Prevention Month, I share a story of mine when my depression was so bad that I no longer wanted to live. Some links that I mentioned are listed below. My blog about mental health: iwillhealthee.blogspot.com My article about anxiety on the Church's blog: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/inspiration/the-antidote-to-anxiety?lang=eng Mom and I were on the Latter-day Saint Women...

You might have OCD if you have experienced the following: Had repetitive thoughts about being sinful  Excessive fear about perfection Irrational thoughts about how you might die today My delightful and gorgeous friend Jonnae came on to talk about her husband Noah's OCD and about physical health. She has the cutest laugh, she's one of the most Christlike people I know, and she's just the best!...

My beautiful friend Larkin came on to share her AMAZING conversion story!! Larkin grew up in Utah as a member of the Church. As a teenager, she went through a dark period and left the Church. Eventually, she moved to Bali and Thailand to look for freedom. There, she finally found healing through the Savior Jesus Christ.  Larkin also shares the meaning behind her tattoos, and a story of when t...

Stockton came on to talk about his experience in film, working on the set of Book of Mormon videos, his humanitarian trip to Africa, and more.  If you'd like to learn more about Humanitarian Experiences for Youth (HEFY) visit the website below: https://www.hefy.org/

Things don't always work out the way we think they should. Sister Bennett tells me about a time when the Lord was taking care of her without her knowing it, how God answers our individual prayers in unique ways, and how Heavenly Father has a plan for us.

Take a shot (of orange juice) every time I say the word "counsel" in this episode! There is so much I have learned by being a leader, especially as a Relief Society President/Counselor/Secretary/Teacher in my young life. No matter what kind of calling you have, my thoughts may apply to you!  What I would do differently next time I have a calling like those is the following: 1) Counseling with...

My brother Xavier (Xavi) and his wife Staci talk about how they met, their difficult first year of marriage, and how they have chosen to raise their three young boys by living righteous principles. 

Discussing agency helps us understand why God allows bad things to happen to good people. Brady tells me about some of the life lessons he's learned about choosing obedience to God over our own desires, choosing a spouse, and more!

Nick and Jennifer are the co-authors of the book, "Codependent Discipleship: Not a how-to guide," which is available on Amazon. Codependent Discipleship: Not a how-to guide: Galieti, Nick, Roach, Jennifer: 9780578886817: Amazon.com: Books   Codependency is a compulsive behavior that happens in relationship where one person feels like they need to fix the other. This can happen among romantic...

Sister Seegmiller tells me about different lessons she has learned through being single with three sons, suffering with feelings of depression, and experiences which showed her that God really listens to her personal prayers.  She quoted the following talks in this episode:  D. Todd Christofferson's "Reflections on a Consecrated Life." https://abn.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-co...

My sweet friend Lexi is so amazing yet often feels like she is a terrible and inadequate person. Lexi humbly testifies of her experience with the Savior's grace. Through her mental health struggles, she came to know what it means to be saved by grace (2 Nephi 25: 23). **** I mention Sheri Dew's talk titled "Sweet Above All That Is Sweet" from the 2014 BYU Women's Conference. https://womensconferen...