In this episode, I explore a principle that has the power to soften your heart, reshape your relationships, and dramatically shift how you experience both the miraclesand the messes of mortality.

It’s the principle of stewardship versus ownership, beautifully taught by Ganel‑Lyn Condie in her recent book: The Stewardship Principle: Reframing Your Life. In this episode, I share my insights on the concepts that connected most deeply with me.

Decades of research shows that language doesn’t simply describe reality—it actively shapes it. The words we choose influence perception, identity, and behavior, particularly around gender. Everyday phrases, often spoken without awareness, can reinforce stereotypes or subtly erode girls’ and women’s confidence. Several years ago, I published an article titled “Why Calling Women ‘Girls’ Is a Bigger Deal Than You May Think,” which explored one facet of this issue. In this episode I examine six additional communication habits that can unintentionally weaken women’s impact.

I wrote the content of this for a Forbes article a few months ago, but I also think it relates beyond the workplace to home, community, and church. I read sections and then share my thoughts in this episode of Unleashing Sister Saints!

In this episode of Unleashing Sister Saints, we’re diving into one of the most soul‑shifting themes in Latter‑day Saint theology: our relationship with our Heavenly Mother.

I recently read the 2025 book titled Mother in Heaven: AGospel Topics Essay Study Guide by Carnicelli, Caudle, and Krishna (and many other authors who did individual sections), and I was struck—again and again—by how deeply this doctrine shapes identity, partnership, and discipleship.

Today I want to share some of the most powerful passages from the book, along with reflections on why they matter for us as women, as leaders, and as covenant disciples.

BOOK: Mother in Heaven: A Gospel Topics Essay Study Guide

I recently finished a powerful new book titled Using Friction to Grow: Stories of Strength & Resilience—LDS Women 1968–1976, written by my friend Robin Ritch. A year or so ago, Robin told me she felt inspired to interview a group of women whose lives didn’t fit the traditional mold of “Mormon womanhood” in the 1970s and 80s. I love that she followed that prompting.

The way she wove together their stories—sometimes in fragments, sometimes in themes—creates a tapestry of insight that is both honest and deeply hopeful.

As I read, several passages stayed with me. These womenexperienced real friction—within society, within the Church, and within themselves. Yet they chose to stay, to wrestle, and to grow. I want to share a few excerpts that especially resonated with me and offer some reflections along the way. I highly recommend this book!

Using Friction to Grow: Stories of Strength and Resilience, LDS Women 1968-1976: Ritch, Robin: 9781961471320: Amazon.com: Books

I recently finished reading the book “70x7: Jesus’s Path to Conflict Transformation” by Chad Ford. I shared some of my favorite passages, along with some insights, in the last episode, and will continue in this episode as well. As I continued reading, Ford raised a question that feels especially relevant in our polarized world: “How do we invite restoration among those who don’t want to embrace, who are polarized or divided, who are traumatized or filled with hatred—whether out of fear, pride, grief, or woundedness? Destroying a relationship or a life can take only seconds. Restoration, however, can take weeks, months, or even years.” Many other great quotes and insights as well. Listen in.

During the last several months, I've read the book "70x7: Jesus’s Path to Conflict Transformation" by Chad Ford. He is an expert on peacebuilding and conflict transformation and is a member of the Church as well. In this episode, I share some of the passages that connected deeply with me. These topics are important not just to consider, but to implement in our lives. I would recommend the read. I'll share more in the next episode as well.

In this podcast episode of Unleashing Sister Saints, I share a few personal experiences when the prayers of sisters have been incredibly powerful and meaningful to me. I mention that in many ways I have tried to stay in my "lane" as a woman in the Church, but I'm challenging myself and listeners to consider if our "lane" is bigger than we have thought - particularly with prayers and blessings. Listen in!

This episode is the fifth in a series designed to help parents, family members, educators, and community members better understand gender differences so we can more effectively support the children, youth, and families in our lives. The first editorial examined how boys and girls see the world, the second explored how they hear, the third focused on how they smell, and the fourth looked at what research reveals about how they engage with toys through touch. This fifth episodes turns to another essential domain—communication.