In Her Image Podcast

The Dedication to the Mother in Heaven Study Guide reads: This book is the culmination of a journey spanning four years, three strangers who are now dear friends, and countless hours with Google Docs and chocolate to create three books honoring and celebrating our Mother in Heaven. We are changed. We each arrived at the doctrine of Heavenly Mother’s existence at different times and from different...

In this engaging conversation, Meg Rittmanic and Amy Sedgwick explore the themes of Easter, Holy Week, and the significance of feminine symbolism in Christianity from a more feminine lens. They discuss the beauty of spring as a time of renewal and rebirth, as well as the sacredness of liminal spaces and death. The conversation delves into the role of Mary Magdalene, the symbolism of the cross, and...

Meg Rittmanic and Gwendolyn Wyne discuss the the Matrimonial order being the highest order of God and how we can join our Heavenly Parents in the divine order of partnership. Gwendolyn Stevens Wyne  is a former librarian who now writes about women's opportunities and responsibilities in theology and culture. Links to her writings about women’s opportunities and responsibilities in theology and cul...

Melonie Cannon, our guest from the previous episode (162. Mother's Melodies of Embodiment with Melonie Cannon) shares a special meditation. Enjoy!

In this episode, Jessica Woodbury engages in a profound conversation with Melonie Cannon about the Divine Feminine and the importance of connecting with Her. They explore Melonie's personal journey, the tools she uses to connect with the divine, and the significance of creativity and community in spiritual practices. The discussion highlights the role of meditation and drumming in spirituality, th...

In this episode, host Jessica Woodbury and guest Maxine Hanks explore the historical and theological roles of women in the LDS faith, emphasizing their spiritual authority and contributions to the church's origins. They discuss the significance of the Relief Society, Emma Smith and the concept of the Elect Lady, and the restoration of female authority within the church. Maxine's research and insig...

In this episode, host Jess Burdette speaks with Ann Pimentel and MacArthur Krishna about their new book, Changemakers: Women Who Boldly Built Zion . They explore the importance of women's voices in the church, the challenges and triumphs of being a changemaker, and the significance of collaboration and diversity in effecting change. The conversation emphasizes the need for personal revelation, gra...

In this episode, host Jessica Woodbury welcomes back Rebecca Young to discuss her journey of connecting with Heavenly Mother. They explore themes of grief, community, and the transformative power of the divine feminine. Rebecca shares her personal experiences, including pivotal moments that deepened her understanding of Heavenly Mother, the impact of loss on her spiritual journey, and the importan...

In this birds-eye-view episode, Jess Burdette, Jessica Woodbury, and Meg Rittmanic come together to discuss their personal journeys, the importance of community, and the launch of their Patreon. They share their experiences with the podcast, the significance of celebrating the divine feminine, and the various ways listeners can engage with the show. The conversation emphasizes the value of connect...

In this episode, host Jessica Woodbury and guest Valerie Hamaker explore the complexities of a faith journey, particularly in relation to the awakening to the Divine Feminine. They discuss the emotional landscape that accompanies this journey, including feelings of isolation, confusion, and empowerment. Valerie shares her insights on the impact of patriarchy on spiritual understanding and the impo...

In this episode, Dr. Christina Cleveland discusses her journey towards understanding the Divine Feminine through the lens of the Black Madonna. She explores the intersections of race, gender, and spirituality, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the sacredness in all individuals, particularly in marginalized communities. The conversation delves into the challenges of confronting white suprem...

In this episode, host Jessica Woodbury speaks with Emilie Call, co-host of the That's Church podcast. They discuss Emilie's journey in interfaith dialogue, the importance of the divine feminine, and her personal spiritual experiences. Emilie shares insights on empowerment, community, and the significance of acknowledging one's strengths. The conversation also highlights an upcoming event focused o...

Join Meg Rittmanic as she explores female milestones and a new unique way to celebrate and acknowledge them through a Mala Necklace. Each bead of the divine feminine path mala represents an important milestone or passage in the life as a woman and daughter of God. This mala represents a Christ Centered feminine path that your life may follow. It includes archetypal examples that you may pattern yo...

In this episode we continue our inspiring conversation with historian and theologian Maxine Hanks. She shares her research on the influence of women on Joseph Smith's early spiritual journey and Heavenly Mother's role in the First Vision and in the early church. Together, we explore themes of self-discovery, personal revelation, and how women can find strength in their spiritual paths. Maxine disc...

In this episode of  In Her Image , we are honored to host Maxine Hanks, a renowned historian and theologian whose work focuses on women, gender, and the sacred feminine in Mormon and Christian traditions. Maxine shares her fascinating journey, including her excommunication as one of the September Six in 1993, her 15 years of ministry and interfaith chaplaincy, and her return to The Church of Jesus...

In this episode, Jess reads "Nephi and His Asherah" by Daniel C. Peterson. Abstract Asherah was the chief goddess of the Canaanites. She was El’s wife and the mother and wet nurse of the other gods. At least some Israelites worshipped her over a period from the conquest of Canaan in the second millennium before Christ to the fall of Jerusalem in 586 BC (the time of Lehi’s departure with...

Julie Dean Richards is a Wife, Mother-of-three, doula, herbalist, astrologer, numerologist, attorney, and the Co-Founder of Feminine Alychemst: School of the Deep Feminine. She is also the co-host of the podcast "Feminine Alchemy". Before completing her doctorate degree in law,  Julie worked in research for 7 years.  She consulted high-touch clients such as Harvard, Yale, Standford, and Google on...

In this special pre-Christmas episode, host Jessica Woodbury welcomes artist Brittany Nguyen to discuss her spiritual journey and artistic exploration of Heavenly Mother. Brittany shares the inspiration behind her breathtaking painting  Entrusted , which depicts Mary, Baby Jesus, and a divine, loving Heavenly Mother blessing them. The conversation delves into Brittany's personal experiences as a m...

Meg Rittmanic shares her plans for her contribution to the podcast for this season. At minute 13 Meg shares a talk she gave in her ward about Heavenly Mother on Mother's Day. This talk is a great place to start to connect the dots around Heavenly Mother's story in scripture. Join Meg in a journey to come to understand Her attributes, Her healing love, Her mission, and how exciting it is to...

In today’s episode we will be addressing feminism, violence against women and embracing our unique gifts as women with the ability to understand our power as a priestess, officiating as apprentices to our heavenly mother. It may seem random, but we’re going to tie together as we talk about what it takes to become a Zion type community. Today I’m interviewing Dr. Valerie Hudson a major thought lead...

In this short episode, Jessica Woodbury records a few additional thoughts about the topic of Joseph Smith and his possible involvement in the practice of polygamy referred to in episode 145. She emphasizes taking the time to listen to women's stories and becoming thoughtful consumers of our sources of historical information. She also shares how this discussion around Joseph's polygamy can often be...

Have you ever asked yourself, 'is there more than one Heavenly Mother? Will we practice eternal polygamy?' The scriptures actually directly answer these questions. Join Meg Rittmanic in a conversation with Jocelyn Pedersen as they address this topic and how this corruption is hurting us and Heavenly Mother.  Jocelyn Pedersen  is a mother and grandmother currently residing in Utah with her husband...

Join Meg Rittmanic in an engaging conversation with Dave Butler and Jocelyn Henderson Pederson as we discuss the parable of the vineyard and how this story gives us the tools to restoring truth about the divine feminine and also warns us about corruption. How has the Divine Feminine been corrupted throughout history and how can we avoid repeating historical mistakes. How do we move forward in the...

Hold on for the continuation of last weeks conversation with David Butler about Temple literature and the Divine Feminine being the center of Temple literature. Last week we talked about so many beautiful things and we’re just going to continue that conversation now. One of the most important things that you will learn from this conversation is when it comes to the most sacred things, they’re ofte...

Where is Heavenly Mother in the Temple, or where should we find Her in the Temple? Join me and David Butler as we break into temple literature and how understanding hebrew can give you keys to understanding more about the Divine Feminine. Dave takes the position that the Book of Mormon is an ancient document and also that the Book of Mormon is a work of temple literature. The Nephite prophets were...