Allowing Christ In with Nate Foutz
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recently taught, “It is vital that Latter-day Saints do not lose their understanding of the purpose of marriage and the value of children.” Our guest for this episode is Nate Foutz. As a young father, he understands the purpose of marriage and the value of children. He and his wife, Kate, are helping their children grow in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man. This last year brought heartache to Nate and his family as they mourned the passing of his mom, Margriet. Nate’s faith in our Father’s Plan is evident as he shares his tender feelings for his mom and their...
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Who We Are and Who We Can Become with Breanna Pennock
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In the said, “Christlike treatment of others goes far beyond our families and congregations. It includes our sisters and brothers of other faiths or no faith at all. It includes our brothers and sisters from other countries and cultures, as well as those of different political persuasions. We are all part of the family of God, and He loves all His children. He desires that His children love Him and also one another.” Breanna Pennock grew up in an energetic family that taught her to love all of God’s children. She has channeled that energy toward expressing love to our brothers and...
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Blessings of Reciprocity with Susan Tanner
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In said, "To be steadfast in Christ implies keeping covenants. Each week we renew our baptismal covenants to take His name upon us, to "always remember him," and to "keep his commandments". We are steadfast in Christ when we do these things, and our spirits are lifted and our hearts are filled with love. Simply stated, when I keep my covenants, I feel hope and I feel love." We felt hope and love as we visited with Sister Tanner for this episode. Listeners will remember her from her time as the Young Women's general president from 2002 to 2008. In this conversation, Sister Tanner...
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United Eternally with Michelle Hansen
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states, "Sacred ordinances and covenants available in holy temples make it possible for individuals to return to the presence of God and for families to be united eternally." Our guest for this episode, Michelle Hansen, is a humble, gentle, and kind disciple. Her son Drew was 13 years old when he unexpectedly passed away in July 2023. Michelle understands the ache of having a child on the other side of the veil. We marvel at her ability to deliver a pure testimony of our Savior's plan of happiness and her capacity to keep an eternal perspective. Michelle also shares powerful...
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Choosing Each Other with Josh and Monique Pratt
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teaches, “Happiness in family life is most likely to be achieved when founded upon the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ. Successful marriages and families are established and maintained on principles of faith, prayer, repentance, forgiveness, respect, love, compassion, work, and wholesome recreational activities.” Our guests for this episode are our dear friends, Josh and Monique Pratt. They work to build their family on the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ. Together, they find joy in creating an eternal marriage following the complex challenges of divorce. Their fun personalities...
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Bridges of Inclusion with Jennifer Jensen
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"The gospel net is the largest net in the world. God has invited all to come unto Him, 'black and white, bond and free, male and female.' There is room for everyone. However, there is no room for prejudice, condemnation, or contention of any kind...My dear brothers and sisters, the best is yet to come for those who spend their lives building up others. Today I invite you to examine your discipleship within the context of the way you treat others. I bless you to make any adjustments that may be needed so that your behavior is ennobling, respectful, and representative of a true follower of...
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A Heart to Do with Michelle Craig
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We are so blessed to have Michelle Craig as our guest for this episode! In her general conference talk, , Sister Michelle Craig encourages us by saying, "You and I can give what we have to Christ, and He will multiply our efforts. What you have to offer is more than enough—even with your human frailties and weaknesses—if you rely on the grace of God." Michelle attributes her ability to serve to the Lord's help, which she has found is always available when she accepts opportunities with faith and trust. She has a "heart to do," and in this conversation, she shows us how we can develop one...
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Joyful Repentance with Rich Doxey
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is the title of a conference talk by Elder Quentin L. Cook in which he said, “I testify today that supporting the rising generation in a time of unusual challenges and temptations is an essential responsibility given to parents and bishoprics by Heavenly Father.” Elder Cook goes on to share the following counsel with youth: “…you are at the threshold of the most important decisions you will make in your lives. Please counsel with both your parents and your bishop about important choices that are ahead of you. Allow the bishop to be your friend and counselor…We all need to repent...
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Rebroadcast: Conversion, Indebtedness, and the Miracle of Family with Dr. Jenae Nelson
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Jenae Nelson, Ph.D, is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Brigham Young University. She also collaborates with MIT Sloan School of Management to evaluate and study programs aimed at cultivating socioemotional skills in future leaders. Jenae has worked as a remote researcher for Baylor University and Harvard University. Jenae studies the science of character strengths and spirituality to build resilience and well-being in teens and adults. Her research provides insight into practical tips and practices for individuals and families to become more grateful and generous. Jenae pioneered...
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By Small and Simple Things with Cari Mitchell
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Our guest for this enlivening episode is Cari Mitchell. Primary chorister and full-time missionary are Cari’s two favorite callings. She served as a young missionary in Ukraine and later served with her husband as mission leaders in the Chile Santiago West Mission. Cari studied both Marriage and Family Therapy and Music. She ran a private practice as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for many years. As a therapist, she learned that if people lived by the principles outlined in the Family Proclamation, many of their problems would be eliminated. Cari met her husband, Jason, on an...
info_outlineLinda Etherington is our guest for this interview. She creates beauty in her art, home, and family.
Regarding creating, Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf said, “The more you trust and rely upon the Spirit, the greater your capacity to create. That is your opportunity in this life and your destiny in the life to come...trust and rely on the Spirit. As you take the normal opportunities of your daily life and create something of beauty and helpfulness, you improve not only the world around you but also the world within you.”
A brief sketch of Linda:
"I love love love love love to paint. I love color. And, blessedly, color is everywhere!! I love shape!! And—thank the heavens—everything’s a shape: organic and geometric and all in between. I love space—positive space, negative space, and, mercy me, it’s everywhere I look! How can I be so blessed to have eyes to see color, shapes, and space and live in a time when women are encouraged to paint? It is a feast—every day.
Born in Washington state, I am the fourth of seven children. I grew up on a small 10 acre farm where my dad worked during the day as an engineer but spent his early mornings and late evenings teaching us how to change water lines, milk the cow, feed the sheep, throw bales of alfalfa hay, and tend the chickens. Mom taught us how to keep the house, bake the bread, and get our homework done. My mom also taught me to paint. After years of watercolors, drawing pencils, oil pastels, and crayons, I received my first oil painting set when I was 12. It was beautiful, like shiny candy. But I was so confused what to do. So, we painted. She showed me how to draw with my brush. It made sense to me. I am forever grateful to my mother.
My mom and dad were my biggest fans. I took classes at the college with my mom when I was in high school. Then I was off to Brigham Young University (BYU) where I studied painting with an art scholarship and graduated with a BFA in Painting. Over the next 14 years, my husband and I were blessed with seven daughters and almost as many moves with my husband’s job. Our little girls filled my life with new color, new shapes, new spaces, and new brain challenges. All through it, I worked hard at being a mom, and I worked hard when our neighbor came twice a week so I could sneak away and paint for 3 hours. Sometimes a little one would need me and I would rock them on my hip while I painted. It felt good holding onto my love of painting and my love of mothering.
Now, my family is still growing. I have married daughters and grandchildren. I still love love love love love love to paint. Shapes and colors still call out to me; I sing back to them, and I paint."
To see Linda’s art, visit @lindalovestopaint on Instagram or at lindaetherington.com.