In this heartfelt conversation, Marla shares her personal journey of faith and her passion for the divine role of women in the gathering of Israel.

Together, we explore the unique spiritual gifts women carry, the balance of motherhood and discipleship, and how daily holy habits like scripture study shape and strengthen our connection with God.

Marla reminds us that everyone's faith journey is personal—and there’s no such thing as “too late” to build a relationship with Jesus Christ. She offers insights on overcoming shame, nurturing faith in children, and finding simple, doable ways to connect with God every day.

We also discuss the importance of creating a supportive community where women can stand together as visible disciples of Christ.

Whether you're in the midst of motherhood, seeking a deeper personal faith, or feeling called to gather and uplift others, this episode is filled with encouragement, truth, and grace.

Find and Follow Marla: @marlalovesjesus

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Marla's Journey

02:39 The Role of Women in the Gathering of Israel

05:21 Marla's Personal Awakening and Passion

08:23 Time Management and Divine Guidance

11:33 Building a Foundation on Jesus Christ

14:26 Trials as a Pathway to Faith

17:17 Early Influences and Spiritual Development

20:22 The Importance of Personal Relationships with God

25:06 Embracing a Shame-Free Environment

25:30 Nurturing Faith in Children

31:42 Fluidity of Holy Habits

33:52 Conversations with Biblical Figures

38:30 The Power of Scripture in Daily Life

39:29 Creating a Community of Women

45:01 The Call for Women to Stand Up

47:06 Connecting with Marla

New episodes are released every Wednesday morning.

To invite Jenny and Lee to speak at your fireside, devotional, Relief Society activity or other event, email them at jennyandlee@thedentsinmyarmor.com. They love invitations to speak either in person or virtually.

In this episode of our new short-form podcast, Everyday Warriors, we introduce you to Courtney B.

Courtney is from Canada and a BYU student studying business. She served a mission in the south of France in the France Leon Mission.

As you listen to Courtney, it will be easy to see how she lives safely, and intentionally, within her covenants every single day- no matter what happens.

If there is someone you would like to see featured in an upcoming Everyday Warriors episode, please email us at jennyandlee@thedentsinmyarmor.com.

New episodes every Monday.

In this inspiring episode, Jenny and Lee sit down with Bridger Pennington—entrepreneur, fund manager, and founder of Fund Launch—as he shares his journey from launching small businesses in college to running multi-million-dollar investment funds.

Bridger opens up about the profound impact of personal hardship, including the loss of his brother, and how these experiences shaped his mindset around work, faith, and purpose. He challenges common beliefs about balance, emphasizes the power of self-talk and ownership, and explains why leaning into meaningful work brings true satisfaction.

This conversation weaves together themes of entrepreneurship, family values, leadership, and spiritual growth, offering listeners both practical wisdom and heartfelt encouragement to be "all in"—in business, life, and faith.

Find and Follow Bridger Pennington:

Instagram https: @bridger_pennington

YouTube: @bridger_pennington

X: @bridger_penn

Tiktok: @bridger_pennington

Linkedin: @bridger_pennington

Free Gift For Our Listeners from Bridger to learn more about funds: www.altst.comResources Used In This Episode:

Gary E. Stevenson, General Conference April 2021, Hearts Knit Together - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

David A. Bednar, Priesthood Leadership, Argentina, Feb. 2016, 'There's no such thing as balance': Elder Bednar shares an object …

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Bridger Pennington

03:43 Bridger's Journey into Finance

10:20 The Importance of Work and Purpose

17:18 Overcoming Personal Hardships

26:01 Transforming Pain into Purpose

29:20 The Power of Spiritual Experiences

30:58 Mental Frames: Victim, Survivor, Hero

36:57 Balancing Life's Demands

44:09 Defining True Success

New episodes are released every Wednesday morning.

To invite Jenny and Lee to speak at your fireside, devotional, Relief Society activity or other event, email them at jennyandlee@thedentsinmyarmor.com. They love invitations to speak either in person or virtually.

In this episode of our new short-form podcast, Everyday Warriors, we introduce you to Holden P.

Holden is from El Paso, Texas and a student at Brigham Young University. He served his mission in Cancun, Mexico.

Holden shares an amazing story of faith and trust in God's timing. And, how the tender mercies, even in the midst of challenges, are there for us if we look for them.If there is someone you would like to see featured in an upcoming Everyday Warriors episode, please email us at jennyandlee@thedentsinmyarmor.com.

New episodes every Monday.

In this episode of our new short-form podcast, Everyday Warriors, we introduce you to Sophie S.

She's originally from Gunlock, Utah and earned an associate's degree from Utah Tech University before serving a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Brazil.

Currently, Sofie is a transfer student at Brigham Young University. In her free time, she enjoys playing volleyball and basketball, as well as spending quality time with her family and her friends.

She is currently working for the Ballard Center for Social Impact and is hoping to get a bachelor's degree in experience design and management.

We know you will feel inspired as you listen to Sophie's story about how she overcame a difficult challenge she faced as she turned to the Savior.

If there is someone you would like to see featured in an upcoming Everyday Warriors episode, please email us at jennyandlee@thedentsinmyarmor.com.

New episodes every Monday.

In this must listen episode, Lee and Jenny sit down with Emma Heiner, who shares her deeply personal story of living with systemic scleroderma, a rare autoimmune disease she was diagnosed with at just nine years old.

Emma opens up about the physical and emotional toll the illness has taken on her joints, lungs, and digestive system, and the personal transformation she has experienced as a result.

Through three distinct phases— crisis, growth, and discovering her identity—Emma reveals how her faith, resilience, and writing have become lifelines during her most difficult seasons.

She speaks candidly about mental health, the grief of lost abilities, and the healing that comes from staying connected to God and learning to be patient with oneself.

Whether you're facing your own health challenges or navigating a season of personal struggle, Emma’s wisdom is a beacon of hope and strength.

Her message reminds us that even in the hardest circumstances, Christ is bigger than anything we face—and that the journey matters as much as the destination.

Find Emma on IG @quietheart_emma

Find Emma's book, In The Quiet Heart, on Emerging Bookshelf

Resources Used In This Episode:

Jeffrey R. Holland, Remember Lot's Wife, BYU Speeches, Jan 13, 2009

Joe Dispenza, Act Like The Person You Want To Become

New episodes every Wednesday.

To invite Jenny and Lee to speak at your fireside, devotional, Relief Society activity or other event, email them at jennyandlee@thedentsinmyarmor.com. They love invitations to speak either in person or virtually.

In this episode of our new short-form podcast, Everyday Warriors, we introduce you to Calvin H.

Calvin grew up in Everett, Washington. He's one of six kids and a pre-business student currently studying at Brigham Young University.

Calvin was one of our marketing interns in the Winter of 2025 and it will be easy to see why we love him so much and knew he needed to be one of our Everyday Warriors.

We hope his story will resonate with many of you.

In this episode, Calvin references a BYU Speech given by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland called, Remember Lot's Wife, given on Jan 13, 2009.

Nominate an Everyday Warrior we can highlight in our next episode by emailing jennyandlee@thedentsinmyarmor.com

New episodes every Monday.