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#74 - Partnering with God: Meditation as a Practice of Divine Partnership | No. 7 Be Still: A Summer of Meditation

Release Date: 07/23/2025

#80 - Why the Covenants? Spiritual Power No. 2 - Life Lessons from Russell M. Nelson

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If you’ve ever thought, “Can’t I be a good person without all the rules of organized religion?” — this episode is for you. In Part 2 of our Spiritual Power series, Danielle gets real about something a lot of us quietly wrestle with: feeling disconnected in our worship, going through the motions, or wondering what the point of covenants even is. Here’s what you’ll discover in today’s episode: ✨ Why covenants are not about rules — they’re about relationship. ✨ The story of Abraham in Genesis 15, and how it shows God’s covenant love — His hesed — a...

#79 – Spiritual Power #1: Life Lessons from President Russell M. Nelson

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Welcome to a new three-part series on Spiritual Power — inspired by the remarkable life and teachings of President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In this first episode, I’m sharing lessons that have changed the way I see repentance — not as something heavy or guilt-driven, but as a source of joy and strength. President Nelson once taught about “the joy of daily repentance” in his 2022 talk The Power of Spiritual Momentum — and in a world full of fear, uncertainty, and division, that simple phrase holds extraordinary power. Together,...

#78 - Finding Hope After Suicide Loss: A Conversation on Grief, Resilience, and Honoring Loved Ones - Conversation with My Friends Series - Starla Stanley

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September is Suicide Prevention Month, and today’s conversation is tender, raw, and full of hope. I’m sitting down with my dear friend who lost her brother to suicide over 30 years ago. Together we talk about the weight of that loss, how grief has shaped her life, and the ways she has found resilience and meaning over the years. In this episode we explore: What it’s like to navigate the first days and years after losing a loved one to suicide. How to honor and keep alive the memory of someone we love while still moving forward with life. The role of compassion, rituals, and...

#77 - Learn of Me, Listen to My Words, Walk in My Spirit | Final Episode No. 10 - Be Still: A Summer of Meditation

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Have you ever felt like the world is just… too much? The noise never stops — the headlines, the worries, the family concerns — and you wonder where to find peace in days that feel anything but peaceful? In this final episode of Be Still: A Summer of Meditation, we’re wrapping up with a verse that feels like an antidote to the chaos: “Learn of me, and listen to my words; walk in the meekness of my Spirit, and you shall have peace in me.” (Doctrine and Covenants 19:23) This promise from the Savior gives us a three-step pattern we can practice in our everyday discipleship: ...

#76 - Be Still and Shine: Shining Light Into the World | No. 9 Be Still: A Summer of Meditation

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In this tender and illuminating episode, we’re exploring what it means to live from your center and shine your light — even when it feels small. Drawing from the words of Jesus in Matthew 5:14, "You are the light of the world," we’ll look at three kinds of light we’re invited to be in the world: lower lights, luminaries, and lighthouses. Each serves a sacred purpose — including yours. You’ll hear the moving backstory behind the beloved hymn “Brightly Beams Our Father’s Mercy” and learn why the “lower lights” matter more than we realize — especially for women...

#75 - Zen and the Art of Motherhood | No. 8 Be Still: A Summer of Meditation

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Welcome, friend. This episode might be the theme of why I do everything I do, helping you find balance in loving without grasping too tightly. If you’ve ever felt the ache of letting go as your child grows up, or the tension between holding on and trusting God—this one’s for you. Today, I’m sharing a tender meditation on motherhood, rooted in the ancient wisdom of Zen and framed by my own experience raising teenagers—and now watching my 22-year-old prepare to move into his first home he just bought. We’ll explore: What Zen actually is, and where it intersects with...

#74 - Partnering with God: Meditation as a Practice of Divine Partnership | No. 7 Be Still: A Summer of Meditation

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Welcome back to Be Still – A Summer of Meditation. In this episode, we explore what it means to partner with God—not just in our stillness, but in our everyday doing. Too often we think of spirituality and meditation as passive surrender, but today, we’re shifting that idea. Drawing from the powerful words of President Ezra Taft Benson, we consider ten specific promises God makes to those who turn their lives over to Him—promises like deeper joy, expanded vision, quickened minds, and poured-out peace. You’ll hear short stories from the scriptures—about Nephi, Esther, Mary, Moses,...

#73 - Your Imagination is Your Superpower - No. 6 Be Still: A summer of Meditation

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What if your imagination was one of the most powerful spiritual tools you’ve been given? What if you could learn to use it—not to escape reality—but to see what’s most true, most good, and most possible in your life, through the eyes of God? In this episode, we explore why your imagination isn't childish or frivolous—it's sacred. It's how you co-create with God. And when you combine it with stillness and mindfulness, it becomes a superpower for clarity, healing, and divine direction. Whether you're facing a crossroads, navigating uncertainty, or just yearning to hear the...

#72 – Loving-Kindness and Seeing with the Eyes of Compassion: No. 5 Be Still – A Summer of Meditation

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What if there’s a way to meet frustration, loneliness, or even a difficult person—with something softer and something stronger at the same time? In today’s episode, we explore the transformative practice of Loving-Kindness, also known as Metta—a simple but radical form of meditation that teaches us how to see others, and ourselves, through the eyes of compassion. You’ll hear a story about a yoga class in Seattle, a rattlesnake on a trail run, and what happens when you decide to look people in the eye—even when they look away. Drawing on the timeless wisdom of Sharon...

#71 - Be Still: A summer of Meditation | Episode 4 - Coming Home to the Breath

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Have you ever felt like you're running on fumes… Pouring love into everyone else while secretly feeling like you're the one falling apart inside? If your mind races. If your to-do list is never done. If your heart is full of love but your nervous system is fried, …then this episode is for you. In today’s conversation, we’re going straight to the source of power most people ignore: Coming home to your breath. And not just any breathing — I’m talking about the kind of intentional, Spirit-connected breath that recenters you in moments when you want to lose it. Like...

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Welcome back to Be Still – A Summer of Meditation. In this episode, we explore what it means to partner with God—not just in our stillness, but in our everyday doing.

Too often we think of spirituality and meditation as passive surrender, but today, we’re shifting that idea. Drawing from the powerful words of President Ezra Taft Benson, we consider ten specific promises God makes to those who turn their lives over to Him—promises like deeper joy, expanded vision, quickened minds, and poured-out peace.

You’ll hear short stories from the scriptures—about Nephi, Esther, Mary, Moses, and others—who partnered with God in practical, courageous ways. We’ll look at how these divine patterns mirror ancient truths from Zen Buddhism, where stillness gives rise to insight, resilience, and compassion.

🧘‍♀️ This episode also includes a guided meditation to help you:

Practice spiritual partnership with God
Tune into the divine support available to you
Anchor your spirit in the present moment

This is for the Doers who have a hard time letting go. For those who pride themselves on hard work, but want to learn to trust heaven more fully. And for anyone who’s ever wondered if they can do less striving and more abiding—without losing momentum.

🌿 Key Takeaways:

10 Promises from God to those who partner with Him
How meditation opens the soul to receive
Scriptural examples of spiritual partnership in action
The connection between Zen mindfulness and gospel living
A peaceful meditation to center your spirit in divine partnership

🕊 Scriptures referenced:

1 Nephi 17:7–13
Exodus 3–4
Mark 4:39–40
Genesis 41:16, 38–39
Luke 1:28–38
Esther 4:13–16

This episode is a reminder: God will be the God you need, when you need Him. And your stillness is not a pause in progress—it’s part of the process.

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