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We're talking about how to get on an upward spiritual spiral , using a n out-of-the-box suggestion from President Nelson – to seek and expect miracles . And sometimes we don't realize that the miracles working in us are miracles of joy, peace, courage, hope and faith! And this is what we want you to spend a day with us thinking about.  You're invite d to Lift Up Your Heart, a Magnify Gathering . A...

There are so many things coming at us! In the hustle and hard of daily life, it can be easy to lose sight of the peace, relief, comfort, and joy that are available through Christ right now . So that's why we're inviting you to Lift Up Your Heart, A Magnify Gathering. It's a day-long gathering of Latter-day Saint women, meant to remind us of what we know—that Jesus Christ is our answer, and that we...

Last month, President Nelson extended an invitation as he reflected his approaching 100 th birthday. He shared about the significance of the number 100 , and how it was used in the scriptures by the Savior in the parable of the lost sheep. "Though 99 of his flock were safely by his side, the shepherd went in search of the one who was lost." The invitation then, is to go after the one.     T o do t...

We are inundated with so much content  everyday--both good and bad-- and sometimes it's hard for something to breakthrough the noise. This conversation with Laurel Day, President of Deseret Book Company, and Sharon Eubank is one of those that we hope breaks through for you. Sharon redefined big concepts in this conversation like: what it means to be a humanitarian, what a miracle really is, and th...

Sometimes it feels like you're running so hard that i t 's impossible to make time for spirituality . This buzzword of mindfulness that we hear about seems impossible. But in t oday's discussion, Brooke Walker sits down with author Carrie Skarda who helps us understand that we can transform my relationship with God through stillness without adding anymore to the spiritual to-do list.     Carrie is...

This recent General Conference, we heard Elder Kearon share a phrase that has resonated with us for a while now: "God is in relentless pursuit of us." That felt like one of those soul-piercing truths. It felt like coming home.   Joining in this episode is contributor Shima Baughman. Shima shares a fun anecdote about her 5-year-old daughter having a crush and how she is in relentless pursuit of tha...

This month on Magnify, our team has put our heads together to share different episodes from our past nearly 100 episodes to bring you some of our favorite moments. This week, we are featuring some thoughts from Kalo Latu's episode, "No Entry Level Requirements." Kalo stated that we often get in our own way of creating a relationship with the Savior because we think there is an entry level to start...

As we continue to share some of the Magnify team's favorites this month, this week's will help remind us about what it truly means to be meek. We did a series on peacemakers last year, where we picked the many attributes of a peacemaker, including meekness. And some thoughts might come to your mind like church mouse, or pushover, but on this episode, Shima Baughman explained that meekness is stren...

If you're joining us for the first time this month, we have had members of our Magnify team pick some of their favorite episodes from our past and share some of those stand out moments. And this week we are going to hear from Stephanie Bryson, our content and portfolios manager. Her pick was Lisa Valentine Clark's first episode on our podcast, "How to Mourn with Those That Mourn." Steph brings a n...

Hi and welcome to Magnify. We hope you've had a great month with our bookclub, deeper learning series, and wonderful guests and contributors.   This time of year can be busy as we kick off the summer months, so we've decided to do a month of staff picks looking back on our favorite episodes! We have an awesome team of women here at Magnify, and this month they are jumping on to share some of their...

We've all noticed an increasing emphasis on covenants and temples! In April general conference the word "covenants" was used 194 times! There were 15 new temples announced, bringing the worldwide count to 350. And the First Presidency updated the temple recommend interview questions and issued a new statement on wearing the temple garment. It feels momentous!     But there hasn't always been a lot...

This month's book club pick was  The Law of Love in Action  by former NFL and BYU quarterback Steve Young. As a community we've been reading this book together and discuss the different aspects of the law of love: loving as God loves, seeking another's healing, and expecting nothing in return.   Podcast producer Sarah Collins is joined by Magnify women Taylor Ricks Mele, Shima Baughman, and Hilary...

As we have been reading The Law of Love in Action for our bookclub this month, it's brought to mind some of the great Magnify moments of the past 80 episodes. Next week, we're having a Magnify book club episode where we'll discuss all things Law of Love IN ACTION. But today, we thought it would be great to pull some clips from our past favorite episodes and how the women of Magnify have been livin...

This year we felt the Spirit when a special message was given to us from newly set apart acting president of the Quorum of the Twelve, President Holland. He reminded us that, " God hears every prayer we offer and responds to each of them according to the path He has outlined for our perfection."   Sometimes we might forget this or feel distance from this promise, but in this episode, Kaylen Nelson...

In this episode, Maria Eckersley explains her own "beggar's coat" that Elder Massimo De Feo shared in his recent General Conference address. The thing that we have a hard time letting go of can often be the thing that will bring us closer to the Savior when we finally do. So how can put those things aside and trust in the plan? Let's chat about it!   Join the book club and order your copy of "The...

We're now a couple weeks out of General Conference, and perhaps wondering where to start with our studies. Brooke Walker tackles this in today's episode as well as sharing three things she does to better recognize, remember, and treasure the rays of truth that Heavenly Father sends to us.   Join in the book club! Follow along @magnifycommunity on Instagram and order your book now. See omnystudio.c...

This is one of those times when, as a woman in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, you realize you are standing on the shoulders of other remarkable, dynamic, visionary, faith-filled women like the late Ardeth G. Kapp. In this very special episode of the Magnify podcast, Deseret Book President Laurel Day does more than reminisce about her friend and mentor. This is a one-of-a kind con...

Did you enjoy General Conference? It was a weekend full of uplifting messages. There were so many things on our hearts going into this weekend. Our mission at Magnify is to be women who can be powerful forces for good in our communities and our homes, and we felt like there was no better way to do this than to have real, honest conversations today about what moved us from these messages. Kathryn i...

If we're honest, it's all too easy to forget to rely on God and His good grace. But this is exactly what we need to do if we are humble followers of Jesus Christ. In a his October 2023 General Conference address, Elder Joni L. Koch said humility is a "vital catalyst for spiritual growth" and a "mandatory requirement for us to be ready to return to the presence of God." Today we're exploring what h...

At Magnify, our mission during this special week before Easter is to help us all feel a little holier by focusing on strengthening our relationship with Jesus Christ. As women, we can be powerful forces for good in witnessing the Savior in our every day lives. We can look to the example of the first witness who was a woman, Mary Magdalene. Today's guest is Janiece Johnson. She is a research profes...

There are some things in life that you have to often take a step back to see a bigger and better view. A tree can have some broken branches or missing leaves, but when it's looked at as a whole, it's always a beautiful image. The Savior can do the same thing with our lives, and when we rely on Him, our branches can be healed. Kathryn is joined by Shima Baughman. Shima is a BYU law professor, an au...

It's common for women to want to be full of light and, like Elder Quentin L. Cook said, "striving to be full of good cheer." When we are around people like that, it's contagious and infectious. We wonder what that looks like and how to maintain it, so let's chat about it!   This episode features contributor Cristi Brazao. Cristi is an assistant professor at Daytona College in Florida where she tea...

The last time you had to introduce yourself, what labels did you use? Did you talk about who you are, what you do, or what you love? All of these labels can be fun, and President Nelson even said that it can be a great way to describe ourselves, but they can also be divisive and restrictive. Today we are going to talk about the most important labels and how we can "label up"!   Eme Martin joins Ka...

We've heard it said to "expect the unexpected." But we can feel at times like our expectations aren't always met. Elder Sabin shared a unique message in October 2023 General Conference. He said, "when nothing is expected and everything is appreciated, life becomes magical." Doesn't that ring true to you? This episode is all about about how we can find that magic in our lives through trusting God....

Happy Valentine's Week to the Magnify Community! This holiday is all about celebrating love, and in this week's episode we talk about the languages of gospel love that Elder Gong shared in his General Conference address, "Love is Spoken Here." God's love notes are how we see little moments of the Savior's love manifested in our everyday moments. Kathryn is joined by Reyna Aburto, former member of...