In this episode, I return to some foundational truths we often recite but struggle to truly believe—our divine identity, our worth, and the future God is shaping in each of us. I talk about the gap between hearing doctrine and internalizing it, especially amid today’s cultural pressures and mixed messages about women’s roles. I explore how leadership shows up in everyday influence, courage, and discipleship, and why women’s righteous desires to grow and contribute are spiritual signals, not accidents. I end with one powerful invitation: What future might God be preparing you for that you have not yet imagined?

In the last episode, I shared some quotes from the book “The Choice to Leave Abuse,” by Dr. Ryan Anderson. I am still not finished with the book, but as I’m in the middle of the massive research study where I'm still coding interviews with 111 Utah women who have experienced trauma, 108 of which were members of the Church, it was critically important in my own development to read this book. I’ve seen so much of what Dr. Andersen has written about and it is a relief to find someone who has written what makes sense and what feels right to me. In in episode, I share more of the passages that resonated with me in the first half of the book. Thanks for listening!

As listeners know, I'm doing a lot of reading, research, and reflection around the issues of violence against women and children in the Church. With this in mind, several mental health professionals who work with members of the Church recommended that I read the book “The Choice to Leave Abuse,” by Dr. Ryan Anderson. I'm still finishing it, but his writings are very connected to my thoughts and personal revelation. I'll share some of the profound statements made in Chapter 1 of this book. I would recommend it for sure! https://www.amazon.com/dp/146214179X