Stand with Lynnette

"I must obey" are Nephi's last words in the Book of Mormon. In this episode, Shelly Rowlan and I discuss three conflicts all of us face that sometimes make obedience challenging: Man vs. Self, Man vs. Man, and Man vs. Nature. Then, using specific passages from Nephi's record, we unpack how Nephi faced and overcame these same challenges, and how we can emulate his example of obedience. I...

Do you ever struggle to hear answers to prayers? Do the heavens sometimes feel silent, despite your desperate pleas? Do you wonder if you are worthy or capable of receiving revelation? In this episode, Kate and Lynnette discuss how they have learned to hear the Lord speaking to them, which is often different from what they expect. Using scriptures, quotes from Church leaders, and personal exp...

There is SO much confusion in the world of parenting. It feels as if every "expert" is teaching something different. As parents trying to raise righteous children, how do we know what expert to listen to? If you have ever been confused about parenting, this episode is for you! It unpacks how God teaches His children to follow Him using the seemingly contradictory laws of justic...

If we are going to STAND with Jesus Christ in the confusing times in which we live, we MUST learn to identify and avoid voices that would pull us away from Him.   In this episode, Lynnette and Elise tackle this topic with the help of Nephi, Elder Bednar, and President Nelson, coupled with personal experiences, insights, and practical applications. Together, let's stand! For additional in...

In 1979, President Spencer W. Kimball made a prophecy that we have been quoting ever since:  “Much of the major growth that is coming to the Church in the last days will come because many of the good women of the world … will be drawn to the Church in large numbers. This will happen to the degree that the women of the Church reflect righteousness and articulateness in their lives and to the d...

In this episode, you will meet my two daughters, 21-year-old Elise and 18-year-old Kate. Elise and Kate will be helping me host the podcast from here on out, and this is your chance to get to know them. Among other things, they share their thoughts on developing faith, challenges their generation faces in regard to faith (and how to tackle them), and what they want older generations to understand...

When I published my last episode in May of 2023, I did not anticipate a nine month break! But it happened...and we're finally back! In this episode, I give an update on what has happened in the last nine months and what to expect moving forward ( plus a BIG announcement about my wonderful new co-hosts). Then, using D&C 50:40-44 as a backdrop, I share some thoughts about navigati...

The Lord has tasked the parents of this generation with a daunting and, frankly, terrifying task: to prepare their kids to greet the Savior when He comes again.  Before we can adequately prepare them, however, we must first believe in ourselves, our divinity, and our God-given charge to help raise His youth battalion. We must cling to the truth that we are part of a marked generation, putting...

When Adrian Groth left for college, she also left the Church. She married young, despite the Spirit's promptings to walk away from the relationship. That decision put her into a heartbreaking situation she knew she needed to leave but did not know how. Eventually, when she found herself unexpectedly pregnant, Adrian came back to church. Through many difficult experiences, she learned to...

In the weeks since General Conference, I have spent much time in prayer and self-reflection, especially concerning President Nelson’s counsel to avoid contention. In light of my work in sharing my faith online, I have been asking, “Is it I? Am I contributing to the contention President Nelson warned us to avoid?” My pondering has led me to the scriptures to study the life of the Savior, with parti...

When Rosalie Mastaler's oldest son was four years old, he was attacked by a dog, which led to the amputation of his leg below the knee. While in the trauma of that critical situation, Rosalie prayed for a miracle: that her son's leg would be spared. When that did not happen, she had to learn about the nature of miracles and how to hold onto faith when miracles look different than anticip...

Angela Adams started struggling with anxiety when she was a child but had never heard of generalized anxiety disorder until she received that diagnosis after her youngest child was born. Through her struggle, she learned that Christ's Atonement covered sin but also pain of all varieties - a realization that changed everything. She also learned to let go of control and trust the Lord at all ti...

Decia Brown has struggled with anxiety and depression since her teenage years, but, until recently, she hid it well. She was always smiling, always helping others, and always outgoing. She hit rock bottom last year when she attempted to take her own life. Through a series of miracles, she survived. While in the hospital recovering, she learned for herself that she was not alone. Christ was by...

Matt Davis first saw pornography at age six and then started viewing consistently at age 11. He got clean in time to serve a mission but fell back into old habits when he returned home. Matt brought his pornography problem into his marriage without telling his wife, Katie. She did not know anything was wrong until she received a very strong prompting on their first anniversary. The Spiri...

When Emma Ellis heard President Nelson's October 2019 General Conference talk entitled Spiritual Treasures , she felt a push to learn more about God's priesthood power. That study led her to the temple every week, where the Lord taught her about His priesthood and how it applied equally to women and men. In this episode, Emma shares what the Lord taught her about the priesthood power of women...

Erin Ropelato is an expert on learning styles, especially as they relate to gospel study. She believes the purpose of gospel study is to help us build a relationship with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. As we understand and apply our unique learning style to our study, we can maximize our relationship with Them. Listen in to hear an explanation of each learning style (social, individual, ha...

Mandy Collins and her husband struggled with infertility for several years. Against all odds, they conceived a son. At their first prenatal ultrasound, they discovered their baby would be born with a cleft lip and palate. Other abnormalities became apparent as the pregnancy progressed. When her baby was born, Mandy had no idea what to expect. She knew her baby's health conditio...

Are God's laws loving? If we listen to popular cultural paradigms, we might be confused about the nature of God's love as it relates to His laws or commandments. In this episode, I share a portion of my parenting journey and what it taught me about the inseparable connection between love and law. Then, with scriptures and quotes from modern prophets as a backdrop, I explore how God'...

Priscilla Davis was born into the Catholic church. When she was 10 years old, her friend invited her to attend Primary. A few years later, she and her family were baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In 2020, Priscilla and her husband were asked to facilitate a pilot group of the Church's new self reliance course entitled, Finding Strength in the Lord: Emotional Resi...

What are the costs of discipleship? And are we willing to endure them? In this raw and unscripted episode, I share my thoughts on following Jesus into the fire.   **If you'd like to take your faith to the next level with the  Shine 40 Challenge - a 40-day challenge to help you build lasting spiritual habits - you can learn more and sign up  right here .

Several years ago, Audra Elkington make a deliberate decision to walk away from the Church with no intention to ever come back. But, a few years later, the Lord orchestrated a miracle that led her back to church again. This time, however, her husband did not come with her. In the years since returning to the fold, Audra has discovered that the Book of Mormon holds the answers to all of her qu...

Satan’s entire goal is to frustrate the Lord’s plan to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of both men and women. And, since the dawn of time, the father of lies has focused a huge amount of effort distorting the truth about women. Why? Because women are central to the success of the Lord's plan for the salvation of His children. Unfortunately, the adversary has been stunningly suc...

Teri Sheppard believes in angels and prays for their help daily - a practice that became more meaningful last year when she suddenly lost her 9-year-old grandson. He went to bed and never woke up for reasons only known to God. Her faith in Jesus Christ sustained her through the heartwrenching days surrounding his death and through many years of personal health challenges and other trials...

Have you ever felt inspired to do something that went against the grain? That has been the story of my life! When my kids were young, my husband and I felt inspired to transform our parenting in a way that went against the grain of popular parenting practices in a big way. We got some significant backlash for doing so, but our why kept us pushing forward, despite the opposition. The result wa...

Amy Harris grew up in a large and active Latter-day Saint family. When she got married, she wanted to create the same thing with her new husband and future children. However, that is not how things turned out for her. After a few years of marriage, Amy's husband decided the Church was no longer for him. Several of her children later chose to walk away from the gospel: a ch...