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Skyler and Amanda are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They are in a mixed-orientation marriage and trying their best to navigate a divisive world. Join us for faith-affirming content that is relevant to our culture and the everyday issues we all face.
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There's more than one way to be a spiritually minded woman who wants to make and keep covenants, know her Savior and make it back home. Yes, there are essential CHECKPOINTS on the covenant path, but there are NO CHECKLISTS with a million checkboxes you must check off. Each week on the Spiritually Minded Women podcast I’ll be sharing insights about how to embrace YOUR journey on the covenant path with CHECKPOINTS instead of CHECKLISTS.
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Send us a text On today’s episode, some changes are coming to the podcast! Also, how do we navigate pride month without celebrating it? How can we seek understanding for those who celebrate pride while maintaining our boundaries? We also take your questions at the end of the episode. On this podcast, we are faith-affirming first. This means before …
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Send us a text On today’s episode, we’re joined by Lynnette Sheppard from the "Stand with Lynnette" podcast. We get her wisdom as a mother of 5 on how we can raise Gen Z to seek Christ. We discuss the issues we see in Gen Z, the strengths they possess, and offer ideas for raising them to rise above modern standards of morality. Lynnette's Instagram…
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Send us a text We're back for a new season! On today’s episode, why do some church members think the doctrine is unclear when it comes to gay dating? Is it unclear? How can we know, what can we do about it, and how can we move forward? Also, how can a "maybe the doctrine will change" narrative negatively affect church members who experience same-se…
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Send us a text On today’s episode, how do we wish church members would handle LGBTQ issues within the church? What does being an "ally" mean, and is there a better alternative to that term? Why do so many adopt a relativistic approach to morality when dealing with LGBTQ issues? And how can we combat that approach? We’ll also be taking questions at …
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Send us a text How can we disagree without disparaging each other? What are best practices for meaningful conversations, both online and in person? How should we handle divisive media spreading lies and half-truths? Plus, we take your questions at the end of the episode! On this podcast, we are faith-affirming first. This means before anything else…
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Send us a text What is a woman? And why is that a controversial question? In today's episode, we're tackling womanhood and motherhood. How does the world see them, vs how does God define them? In what ways does our society devalue motherhood in the pursuit of equity? Also, why are roles so important, and why has that word lost favor? We also take y…
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Send us a text With Father’s Day here, how does the world define masculinity and fatherhood, and how does God define them? What are the differences and where does the world get it wrong? Also, we’ll be taking some of your questions at the end. On this podcast, we are faith-affirming first. This means before anything else, we affirm and support the …
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Send us a text On today’s episode, how do we handle pride month, and why don’t we celebrate it? We’ll also be taking some of your questions at the end of the episode! On this podcast, we are faith-affirming first. This means before anything else, we affirm and support the doctrine of Jesus Christ as found in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day…
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Send us a text On today’s episode, how can we be kind and graceful when advocating for truth? And how can we do so while not watering down the truth? We’ll also be taking some of your questions at the end of the episode. On this podcast, we are faith-affirming first. This means before anything else, we affirm and support the doctrine of Jesus Chris…
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Send us a text On today’s episode, with the rise of transgenderism among teens, what worries us and what brings us hope? What do we know, what do we not know, and what clarity does the gospel and our Savior bring to this hard topic? Also, what is the most compassionate, gospel-centered approach to the issue? All that and more on today’s episode of …
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Send us a text On today’s episode, we’ll be seeking to answer the question, “are mixed-orientation marriages for every gay church member?” We’ll also be covering a couple of talks from General Conference that have received backlash, and what we think of the backlash. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, Sp…
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Send us a text On our first episode as husband and wife, we give a brief overview of our progression as a couple—from dating to marriage—to give context for the rest of the episodes. We also tackle the question of identity. How does God define it? How does man define it? How can we align our self-perception with God’s Plan of Salvation? If you enjo…
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Madi Davis started using pornography when she was 13 after coming across images on social media. In this interview, Madi shares her journey of recovery, repentance and accessing the infinite power of Jesus Christ’s atonement. Episode Links Follow Madi on Instagram: @sistersonthefrontlines Listen to Madi’s new podcast: Sisters on the Frontlines Join…
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In this follow-up episode to the series on the doctrine of Christ, I share why I made a discussion guide for the series, how you can get it and why it is important to gather with others to discuss doctrine. Links Get the Doctrine of Christ Podcast Series Discussion Guide Watch the podcast on YouTube. Purchase my Deseret Book Seek Course: How to Pre…
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Hear thoughts, scriptures and quotes about the fifth element of the doctrine of Christ, enduring to the end, and learn why enduring will allow Christ to be the "author and finisher" of our faith. Episode Links Join my email list Purchase my Deseret Book Seek Course: How to Prepare Your Teen for a Lifetime of Spiritual Growth Schedule a free coachin…
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Hear how the gift of the Holy Ghost equips each of us with the exact spiritual gifts we need in our individual mortal journeys. I also discuss how mental health affects the gift of the Holy Ghost and how we can help those who experience this by truly mourning with them. Episode Links Join my email list Purchase my Deseret Book Seek Course: How to P…
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This is the third episode in a five part series about the doctrine of Christ. Listen to hear why continuing on from faith in Jesus Christ and repentance to baptism and partaking of the sacrament will give you even more power in your life to change. Episode Links Learn more about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Purchase my Deseret Bo…
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Send us a text On today's episode, what leads LGBTQ teens to suicide, and how can we help? We look at this question through the lens of David Archuleta's recent announcement of leaving the church. Plus, stay tuned until the end for an exciting announcement about the future of the podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5-star review…
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This is the second episode in a five part series about the doctrine of Christ. In this episode I’m sharing about repentance. Listen to hear how repentance is turning and how you can go beyond being like Christ to allowing Him to live in you. Episode Links Purchase my Deseret Book SEEK Course: How to Prepare Your Teen for a Lifetime of Spiritual Gro…
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Learn about the relationship between doctrine, principles and applications and how understanding doctrine will help you change anything in your life. Episode Links Purchase my Deseret Book Seek Course: How to Prepare Your Teen for a Lifetime of Spiritual Growth Schedule a free coaching session with me to learn more about how to use doctrine, princi…
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Send us a text On today's episode, we recount mission experiences, including hard ones like Preston's sexual assault, and provide advice for new missionaries entering the field—gay or straight. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or whatever platform you use. Buy Preston's book: https://www.amazo…
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Episode Links Schedule a free coaching call with me to learn more about how to use the doctrine of Christ to partner with God and co-create the life you desire. Scriptures 2 Nephi 31-32 3 Nephi 27:13-21 Mosiah 1-6 Mosiah 3:17 Matthew 17:20 Alma 32 Alma 32:26-27 Mark 9:23-24 Mosiah 3:20-21 2 Nephi 31:10 Mosiah 4:9 Talks, Articles and Books Spiritual…
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Send us a text On today's episode, we're introducing a new opening segment. We also give our brief thoughts on General Conference, the changes to the FSY pamphlet, and what people are missing in regard to the changes. Plus, would God ever inspire you to break the commandments or a covenant? All that and more on today's episode of Sit Down with Sky …
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Send us a text On today's episode, we're reviewing President Oak's devotional from a couple of weeks ago. We'll discuss the importance of being unique by worldly standards. All that and more on today's episode of Sit Down with Sky and Preston. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or whatever platf…
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Send us a text On today’s episode, what are common tactics of the adversary? And what can we learn about them from the BYU pamphlet controversy? Preston shares some insider info from a friend in the New Student Orientation BYU department. All that and more on today’s episode of Sit Down with Sky and Preston. If you enjoyed this episode, please leav…
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Send us a text On today's episode, Preston and Sky are joined by their wives! We answer your questions about our relationships, dealing with opposition online, and how we've each cultivated a loving marriage centered around Christ. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or whatever platform you use.…
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Send us a text On today’s episode, how on earth are you supposed to raise kids surrounded by modern sexual morality? Also, a special announcement about next week’s episode. All that and more on today’s episode of Sit Down with Sky and Preston. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or whatever platf…
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Send us a text On today’s episode, why do we use the term “gay” if we’re married to women? Also, we’ll discuss other common questions we're asked as gay Latter-day Saints. All that and more on this episode of Sit Down with Sky and Preston. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or whatever platform …
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Send us a text On today’s episode, why should we prioritize our spirituality over our sexuality? Plus, what is compassion from a gospel perspective, and how is it sometimes misused? All that and more on this episode of Sit Down with Sky and Preston. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or whatever…
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Send us a text On his first mission in Asia, Preston experienced the unthinkable: he was sexually and emotionally abused by a companion. Returning home early, he dealt with clinical PTSD, depression, and was understandably bitter toward God. Preston wrote about his experience of healing through Christ's atonement in his new book, "This Boy and His …
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Send us a text Tired of being called a hateful bigot because of your religious beliefs? Feeling a little burnt out from Pride month? We are. Especially during times like Pride month, how can we get along with those who differ in our beliefs? Plus, how can we have arguments without being contentious? All that and more today on this episode of Sit Do…
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Send us a text On today’s episode, what do we think about pride month? And why is the answer that we kind of hate it? Plus, how would “going against” our sexuality be in our best interest? And we’ll end by answering your questions. All that and more on today’s episode of Sit Down with Sky and Preston. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a …
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Send us a text On today's episode, what are "cultural Saints", and how can we avoid being one? Also, what is the "Gospel of Niceness" they so often subscribe to, and what harm does it do to impressionable church members? Plus, we end with a short Q&A. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or whatev…
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Send us a text There's an increasingly prevalent narrative that LGBTQ have a pressing incentive to distance themselves from the church and its teachings. In this episode, we discuss the reasons we believe this assumption is ill-founded and ultimately damaging to LGBTQ people. Consider sharing this episode with someone you think would find it helpfu…
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Send us a text On today’s episode, what does the Family Proclamation say about gender roles? And how are those principles twisted in pop culture? Plus, we’ll end the episode answering questions submitted by listeners. All of that and more on this episode of Sit Down with Sky and Preston. Want to start your own podcast? Following the link below gets…
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In early 2020, Lynnette Sheppard was called to be a Relief Society president. She was already feeling inadequate and then the pandemic hit along with many personal trials including family challenges and business struggles. By January 2021, Lynnette felt she was drowning but received a clear message from God, “Lynnette, it’s not about what you do.” …
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Send us a text On today’s episode, we give our brief thoughts on President Oak’s talk and go through common themes we noticed in General Conference. Also, what parallels do we see between ancient antichrists and ones today? And how can we recognize them in ideologies today? Want to start your own podcast? Following the link below gets you a $20 Ama…
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Ceri Payne was very content raising three teen daughters and working from home as a special education teacher, but everything changed when she and her husband were asked to facilitate a self-reliance class. During the class, Ceri realized she had desires for her life she had never uncovered before. In this interview, Ceri shares how a series of pro…
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In 2020, Katie Mitchell found herself dealing with personal trials in addition to the pandemic. She knew she needed hope and something to lift her spirits and felt a prompting to start sharing poetry with friends and family on Instagram. In the interview, Katie talks about how sharing her gifts through poetry and seeking to help others opened her o…
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