Not Your Mama's Relief Society

There aren't enough words to express how much it has meant to us to have you in our community. We have learned so much and we hope you have too. In this last episode, we talk about what we learned from doing the show, how we have seen the Lord's hand in our lives, and the lessons we hope you take with you. Feel free to reach out if you need support! Hello@anniejoy.com We hope to come back...

Annie Ruden is a licensed speech-language pathologist and business owner of Pronunciation Pro. She specializes in English pronunciation training for non-native English-speaking adult professionals. She also does confidence coaching for her clients to become more confident in their English. Annie brings her expertise to this powerful conversation about how women in the LDS church can feel more conf...

Tanya Quinn is a wife, mother of 4, and an actress. She loves to create experiences that bring people together which she does beautifully in this week's episode. She shares her story of her son's death and how she was able to find God throughout the experience. When we share our grief we are so much more deeply connected. Get ready to feel deeply and be inspired in this powerful episode. Y...

Get ready for an incredible conversation with my friend, Sylvia Beatriz, a powerful intuition coach and psychic. She shares powerful principles to help you develop your dialogue with the Spirit and help you connect with people on a soul level. You can find her on Instagram Her website www.sylviabeatriz.com Her podcast Soul Level Human

Melinda Hicks is an incredible wife, mother, fabulous human being and beautiful teacher. She shares her beautiful story about her sons and how she learned to see God's hand even in the painful experiences in her life. Tune in for this week's episode to join us for today's conversation about turning our doubt into divine purpose.

Garrett Batty is an independent film producer and director. He has made a name for himself in the industry creating faith-based films. You might know him from The Saratov Approach, which he wrote, produced, directed, and edited. He has made several amazing films; the one coming soon is called The Faith of Angels. Garrett shares his experience making these films and his incredible experiences on se...

We are so grateful that Julie's sister, Suzy Baller, came back on the show to share her expertise in teaching. She shares some tips and tricks to improve our teaching skills in our church callings. Join us for this week's conversation about how we can follow the Savior's example and teach more like Him.

This week's episode is based on the talk by Sister Runia where she shares the idea that worry might feel like love, but it isn't. Join us for this conversation about how we can overcome our worries with hope. Sister Tamara W. Runia, "Seeing God's Family through the Overview Lens"

Many members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints are divided when it comes to LGBQT individuals and their membership in the church. Most LGBTQ members believe they have 3 options: stay single, marry someone of the opposite sex and not be in love, or find a partner to love and leave the church. Liz and Ryan offer a perspective on a fourth option. To have a committed partner AND stay...

When you hear the phrase, "love your enemies" does it make you cringe a little? We get it! Some people in our lives are harder to love than others. When we learn how to love, WE get changed in the process. Join us for this week's conversation about loving our enemies.

Dating after divorce is a different world than dating in your younger years! After ending a traumatic marriage, Marni Bown had to figure out how to heal and start her life over. She eventually remarried a wonderful man and has a blended family. She became a life coach to help others navigate life after divorce. In this episode, she shares some insights into how to be more intentional in dating and...

Have you struggled to find peace in your life? Does it feel impossible to forgive? You're not alone and peace truly is possible. Tune in for this week's conversation about how Christ makes healing possible. We share our insights about the book The Peacegiver by James L. Ferrell. We also reference a beautiful talk by Sister Kristin M. Yee. Beauty for Ashes: The Healing Path of Forgiveness (...

Maddi Jones is a spiritual energy worker who is living life full out! Her bright energy shines through all she does. This week's episode is about the difference between rigidity and fluidity in practicing the gospel. In this conversation, we talk about the importance of connecting to Christ's light and making choices from a place of light. For more of Maddi: Instagram: @maddijones11 Website: Maddi...

Have you struggled with knowing if you have been forgiven for past mistakes? Do you feel anxious wondering if your repentance will ever be enough? Are you afraid to approach the Lord because you think you're unworthy? This week's episode is for you. Join us for this conversation about how we can know if we really are forgiven. We talk about reasons why we feel that way and what to do about...

Clint Laidlaw is the brains behind the biology-focused YouTube channel, Clint's Reptiles. With a personality as colorful as a chameleon, Clint's zest for life is contagious! His conversion story is so powerful because it shows how Heavenly Father knows him individually and allows his faith to evolve. He shares his experience allowing science and faith both to be a part of his life. Tune in...

The glorious Melanie Stroud is back! In this week's conversation, we are talking about the awesome book that she wrote. She shares her process for studying the scriptures and receiving revelation. Melanie is a wife, momma, podcaster, and author. Get more of Melanie! Website melaniewstroud.com Instagram @comefollowmeforus Podcast Come Follow Me For Us Book Feasting on the Words of Christ

Rhonda Farr is a life coach who specializes in men's emotional health. She believes that teaching men emotional intelligence will allow all of us to be more connected at church, in our society, and especially within our homes. You're not going to want to miss this week's conversation! Here's how to get more of Rhonda: Website: RhondaFarr.com Podcast: The Intimacy Podcast for the Mi...

Steffany Winder is our dear friend from high school and she graciously shares her witness of Joseph Smith in this week's conversation. She served a mission in Independence, Missouri, and spent years studying about his life and his character. She shares some powerful resources that will help you if you are struggling with church history and some of the stories about Joseph Smith. Anthony Sweat...

Lindsay shares some powerful insights into how we can become more trauma-informed in our membership of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Trauma is something that everyone experiences and we don't need to categorize the level of trauma, it's all trauma and needs to be acknowledged and healed. Join us for today's conversation about how trauma impacts us and the steps we ca...

Amber Pearce has an incredible story of how her parents converted to the LDS faith but were still hippies at heart. She grew up in a home with a lot of other siblings, some biological, some adopted, some fostered. Their home did not have electricity or a dishwasher. You'll love her story about how her life was so different from her peers and yet she saw beautiful blessings that came from her u...

Emily Smith is a wife, mother, and author and has now created a course to help you create your own family road map. In today's dark world, we can combat the darkness with light and help our family be anchored in the values that we teach them. Her course walks you through how to define what values you want to prioritize in your home and how to start teaching those values on a regular basis. You...

Camber Hess is a lovely wife and momma who shares her beautiful story of how her husband went through a faith transition. While it was very difficult for her at first, she learned a lot of lessons about how to love her husband and grow closer to the Savior in the process. Join us for this week's conversation about trusting that God has eternity to work it all out. Here are some resources that...

You might know Lisa Valentine Clark from the Chatbooks commercials or from Once I Was a Beehive or her other movies or from her book "Real Moms", but Julie is friends with her in real life! We were so honored to have her on the show to share her experiences with the body image series she did on her own podcast. This is a beautiful conversation about how we need to start changing the narrative arou...

In our modern world, keeping the Sabbath Day holy is not as simple as it used to be. But that doesn't mean it's not important. Join us for today's conversation about taking a fresh look at this commandment and how we can practice it with intention. We have some great tips for making your Sunday more meaningful for you and your family. You won't want to miss this episode!

With so many missionaries coming home before 18 or 24 months, we need to improve how we interact with these young adults. Kris Doty-Yells is a licensed clinical social worker with a specialty in crisis intervention and trauma. She also has a Ph. D. in social work. After her son returned early from his mission and she saw the impact that it had on him, she began her research into how missionaries a...