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A Crowning Creation

We often criticize the very thing our premortal selves once eagerly anticipated: the gift of a mortal body. In this episode, Sally shares a deeply personal moment that changed everything—realizing that her premortal self was eager to receive the body she now lives in. Together, we talk about how easy it is to take that gift for granted, and how remembering this truth can completely reshape the way we view ourselves. You are not just a body—you are God's CROWNING CREATION, filled with purpose, light, and divine worth. This episode is a reminder to stop tearing down what heaven once celebrated.

Becoming Through the Unexpected

Maddy shares her journey of transitioning into an LDS service mission—the doubts, challenges, and even shame she faced along the way. In a space that's often viewed as "less conventional," she chose to rise above and found something she deeply cherished: a mission uniquely designed for her. We talk about letting go of the "perfect" path and trusting that God's plan is better, even when it looks different. Maddy found purpose in lifting others and helping fellow missionaries feel seen and supported. Her story is a reminder that God doesn't fit in a box—and neither do we. He works through our struggles to shape who we're becoming. If you've ever felt behind or unsure of your path… this episode is for you! God's plan > our plan. Always.

Rooted to Rise

After six months away from the mic, I'm back and reflecting on a season that taught me so much about faith, surrender, and growth. This episode is a reminder that life can be overflowing with blessings while still feeling spiritually heavy—and that both can exist at the same time. I talk about learning to tighten my circle with intention, embracing my words of the year, surrender and flourish, and how true flourishing happens when our roots are deep in faith. I also share how God calls us higher through both joy and struggle, and why the gospel doesn't make life easier—it equips us to face it. If you're in a season of rebuilding, questioning, or chasing God more deeply, this episode is for you. Because even when faith feels stretched, joy has a way of returning.

Wholeness in the Cracks

We are God's greatest creation, and His love for us is constant—never earned or lost, but made complete through the Atonement of Jesus Christ. The adversary wants us to see our cracks as shameful flaws, but those very cracks are where Christ's love and grace can pour in. Wholeness in Him doesn't mean our trials disappear or that we become flawless; it means our broken pieces are filled with His healing power. Just like the woman with the issue of blood, years of unseen struggle can lead to profound moments of restoration when we reach for the Savior. Even in seasons of silence or distance, God is shaping us, reminding us that there is no deadline to His love and no limit to His power. Christ Himself wept, prayed earnestly, and needed angels, showing us that brokenness is not weakness—it is an opening for divine strength. If we were perfect porcelain, there would be no room for Him. But because we are cracked, He can step in, seal us with His grace, and make us whole in ways we could never be on our own.

Carried by the Quiet Habits

For so long, I thought I hadn't faced a true trial of faith—until I did. But what surprised me most was realizing it wasn't some grand gesture that carried me through…it was the quiet, consistent habits I'd once overlooked. In this episode, I open up about the refining moments of my recent spiritual wrestle, how daily disciplines sustained me, and why we're all still in the early stages of becoming. God isn't waiting for perfection—He's cheering every intentional step. Our will is a sacred gift, and giving it back is an act of worship. It's okay to not be "there" yet. We're building something eternal, one choice at a time. Join me as I reflect on the systems that shape us, the grace that carries us, and the quiet power of showing up—even when it's hard.