The Bishop's Wife

Have you ever met someone who is living proof that by doing small and simple things, great things really do come to pass? In this episode, I’m joined by Becky Squire—a Latter-day Saint influencer, speaker, author, wife, mother, and steady voice of faith who has spent more than nine years sharing gospel-centered encouragement online. With more than 70,000 followers on Instagram and writing featured...

What if the Holy Ghost isn’t as quiet as we sometimes think He is? In this episode, Elizabeth talks with Arantza Condie, a convert to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who describes feeling the Spirit like a bolt of lightning — though it wasn’t always that way. As Arantza shares her conversion story, she reflects on how becoming a wife and mother became the catalyst for profound cha...

How does a devoted Catholic become a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? Ann Tanner still calls her conversion a miracle. In this inspiring conversation, she shares the unexpected people and quiet moments God used to change her heart, the powerful lessons she learned through years of serving with the American Red Cross, and simple, practical tools for strengthening families,...

In this heartfelt episode, Sheri Ferrell shares how forgiveness—though often difficult and deeply personal—has become one of the most powerful principles shaping her relationships with her husband, children, family, and church community. With honesty, humility, and compassion, Sheri reflects on learning to forgive others, forgive herself, and rely on the healing power of the Atonement to strengthe...

In this special Mother’s Day episode, we reflect on living and mothering with intention, joy, and connection. Our guest Elle Rowley models what it means to live authentically—choosing connection, embracing growth, and finding joy along the way, especially in motherhood. She reminds us that our “down the well” moments—times of uncertainty or struggle—are not wasted, but can become places of growth...

What does it look like to hold onto hope when the answer you’re praying for doesn’t come—at least not in the way you expected? In this episode, Chelsea Monahan shares her deeply personal journey through infertility and the long, tender season of waiting for motherhood, offering powerful insight into what it means to trust God in the unknown. Her story reaches beyond infertility, speaking to anyone...

What does it really mean to be “perfect”? In this episode, Jamie offers a refreshing and deeply comforting perspective that challenges the pressure of perfectionism. Together, we explore how true perfection isn’t something we achieve on our own, but something made possible through the Savior. With a focus on growth, purpose, and what truly matters, this conversation invites you to let go of unreal...

Marilyn Green Faulkner shares a deeply personal and inspiring journey of lifelong learning through literature, faith, and life’s hardest moments. With warmth, humor, and heartfelt honesty, she weaves together insights from classical books, scripture, and her own experiences—including lessons learned in her darkest days. Marilyn reminds us that learning isn’t just about knowledge—it’s a path to hea...

Lifelong learning is more than just learning from books and studying – it's learning from experiences. In this powerful episode, Tessiah Frame reveals why real spiritual growth isn't about checking boxes, but about embracing humility and the tough lessons life throws your way. She shares her story of being placed back on track after a life-or-death experience, reminding us that we are agen...

In June 2020, Valerie Davies received the kind of phone call that divides life into before and after—her son Tanner had been in a tragic accident and never came home. In this episode, Valerie shares what it looked like to move forward with faith through overwhelming grief, and how she survived in those early days. Just a year later, her husband was called to serve as bishop, opening a new chapter...

When Holly's husband, Jimmy, suffered heart complications and then a massive stroke, one of the reassuring feelings she had that he would not die was that he had just been called to be bishop. Even though it seemed contradictory that the Lord would call her husband to be bishop and then cause him to suffer a stroke, the belief that his calling came from God was reassuring enough for her to con...

Sometimes God allows doors to close so that we will look to the next open door, and through that door we find Christ. In this episode, Morgan King shares the unexpected story of being called to the Germany Frankfurt Mission—Turkish-speaking… only to discover in the MTC that she wouldn’t really be serving in Germany at all. Instead, she’d be teaching people in Turkey, mostly online, in a country wh...

“When one door closes, another door opens” is a saying that has been around in various forms for centuries. To guest Shelley Hunter, this is more than just a saying, it is her life experience. And throughout her life, she has seen the Savior lead her to, and carry her through that next open door. In this episode, Shelly shares personal stories that have real-life application for all of us — no mat...

Sister Angela Moyer shares powerful lessons shaped by many seasons of service—both giving and receiving. Currently serving with her husband as mission leaders for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Berlin, Germany, she reflects on the sacrifices that come with leaving behind family, careers, and familiar comforts. For her, those sacrifices are rooted in love: love for her family, t...

Throughout our life, our capacity to serve will fluctuate. In this episode Juliette Eames discusses how we balance different seasons of life with our desire to serve. Having gone from full-time missionary service to full-time mothering six children, she has embraced the change in what service looks like in her life. Juliette is my youngest sister who shares valuable wisdom and stories about the go...

Keeping a steady feeling of power, purpose, and protection in an ever-changing, fallen world seems impossible. Yet, there is one place we can go to feel it again and again - the temple. Sister Carolyn Johnson discusses how the Sealing Ordinance provides us an eternal perspective - power; establishes our eternal identity within our family unit - purpose; and that as a family unit we can achieve ete...

It's a strange suggestion that we might "wear" power, purpose, and protection. But when we better understand the Garment of the Holy Priesthood, or the Temple Garment, and the blessings that are offered when we wear it, then we just might recognize the blessings that come from this holy gift. Sister Heidi Richardson shares with us the increased power, purpose, and protection she feel...

Wouldn't we all like to feel a little more help as we journey through life? Sister Kay Goodman discusses the power, purpose and protection that can come to us and where to find it, if we just knew where to look - in the temple. Sister Goodman discusses the power that comes as we strengthen our relationship with our Heavenly Father and Savior Jesus Christ when we make and keep sacred priesthood...

What if Heavenly Father gave us the steps to creating a beautiful life in the very pattern of creating life itself? Our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ magnificently created the universe and want us to learn from the pattern of Their creation. There is deep symbolism in each of these seven days. Join host Elizabeth Jacinto as she discusses the symbolism behind each of the seven days and how to ap...

Lauren Foulger, Director of The Humble Village, shares with us the professional strategies her team at The Humble Village implemented to create their mission statement, so that we can apply similar strategies personally — to find our own personal mission statement, our own purpose. The foundation to finding our own purpose is first understanding our divinity, and second understanding our stewardsh...

Has anyone ever suggested to you the idea of determining YOUR personal mission statement? Ten years ago in an institute class, Susan Shupe asked a life changing question: “Have you asked Heavenly Father what is your personal mission statement?” In this episode we explore the importance of exploring that question, how it can guide your life, and bring you purpose. We also learn from Susan Shupe how...

Guest: Elizabeth Jacinto Episode Summary:Host Elizabeth Jacinto takes us on her journey to starting The Bishop’s Wife podcast. When she was a bishop’s wife she found herself constantly asking the question, “who are the women and what can we learn from them?” Elizabeth sets the theme of the podcast as a place where women of faith share their uplifting stories. She highlights the inspiring messages...

Guest: Erin Colby Episode Summary: Erin Colby joins The Bishop’s Wife podcast and discusses the women who taught her important life lessons and who inspired her. Her journey has not been "great by the ways of the world” but in small ways she has acted on inspiration and been guided by the spirit. Her influence might not have received worldly accolades in her view, however, as she discusses  direct...