Grow in the Light Podcast

27. Being a Wise Woman in a War Zone with Karen Young

How do these Wise Woman skills of soulful alignment and having oil in our lamps apply when you find yourself in a war zone? Back in December I did a podcast with Karen Young, a friend and mentor who was living as a missionary in Qatar. Karen and her husband Rob are mentors for me of both saying yes to God in our lives and living together with vibrant interdependence as a husband and wife. This week in coaching Karen shared her experience with me about the war breaking out in the Middle East and being evacuated to Morocco. Her insights were powerful, and she gave permission to share it so we can all learn from her experience and reflect on what it means to be a Wise Woman in a war zone. 00:00 War Begins in Doha 02:11 Alarms and Shelter Routine 03:41 Ordered to Evacuate 07:27 Tears on the Way Out 10:34 Oil in the Lamp Resilience 16:31 Signs of the Times 21:24 Leaving Heart in Doha 23:06 Equanimity Means Crying

26. Meditation as a Way to Be with Jesus with Shauna Norton

Emily interviews Shauna Norton, a meditation mentor and creator of the Refill My Soul app. They discuss using gospel-centered meditation to find peace and to connect with Jesus Christ when life doesn’t go according to plan. Shauna shares her experiences with unexpected “Plan B” turns, divorce and remarriage, and how a prompting led her to create meditations based on Christ’s teachings when she couldn’t find any. They discuss meditation as a way of being present like the Savior, setting intentions to ask, seek, and knock for revelation, and using breathwork to calm the nervous system. Shauna teaches that God offers assurances, shares examples of receiving them, and describes recognizing “divine signatures.” This episode concludes with a guided meditation by Shauna about Jesus Christ. Connect with Shauna: https://refillmysoul.com/ contact@refillmysoul.com Find the app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/refill-my-soul/id1497433293 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.refillmysoul.refill 00:28 Meet Shauna Norton 03:10 Why I Started Meditating 04:54 From Doing to Being 07:29 Learning Stillness 09:27 Refill My Soul 12:00 Ask Seek Knock 14:27 Breathwork Basics 16:02 A God of Assurances 21:34 Divine Signatures 23:11 Frequency of Heaven

25. The Sunday Pantry: How Food Nourishes Community with Shelli Spotts

In this episode we welcome Shelli Spotts, a talented writer and teacher from Brigham Young University, to discuss an essay written for the Big Ocean Women newsletter entitled “I call it Community: Ponderings on the Sunday Pantry.” It is a connection in our nourishing our souls in body and heart, with food and belonging. Shelli shares her experiences of living in a close-knit neighborhood where people share ingredients and support each other, highlighting the importance of building community ties through food. We talk about the symbolic nature of food in connecting people, the significance of sharing traditions, and how food can be a powerful metaphor for life's experiences. The discussion also touches on how big businesses have commodified community interactions and the magic of fostering a gift economy. The episode concludes with a reflection on the role of food in bringing people together and the fulfillment that comes from nourishing others. Connect with Shelli: https://shelliraespotts.weebly.com/ [https://shelliraespotts.weebly.com/] Shelli’s Essay: “I Call it Community: Ponderings on the Sunday Pantry” [https://bigoceanwomen.org/i-call-it-community-ponderings-on-the-sunday-pantry/]   00:36 Shelli's Background and Writing Journey 01:14 The Symbolism of the Dutch Door 03:21 Community and Food: A Deep Connection 10:19 The Sunday Pantry Tradition 14:58 The Gift Economy and Community Support 19:31 The Power of Sharing Food 27:06 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

24. Awakened by Love with Whitney Archibald

In this episode of Grow in the Light, Whitney Archibald shares her experience of being awakened by a new type of love following a severe accident. Whitney recounts the profound care she received from first responders, hospital staff, friends, and family, highlighting how their pure, Christ-like love impacted her. This experience enhanced her capacity to see and love others through the Savior's eyes. Whitney also discusses the importance of receiving love with humility and how such experiences can be a divine gift, enriching our ability to give and receive love. The episode emphasizes the interconnectedness of the soul, spirit, body, heart, and mind in understanding and experiencing love.   Visit us at GrowintheLight.com [https://www.growinthelight.com/] Connect with Whitney: https://www.familylabpodcast.com/home [https://www.familylabpodcast.com/home%20] https://magazine.byu.edu/podcast/ [https://magazine.byu.edu/podcast/] email: whitney@howshemoms.com [whitney@howshemoms.com]   00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:52 Paramedics and Family Support 04:14 Hospital Experience and Spiritual Insights 08:26 The Pure Love of Christ 12:01 Post-Recovery Reflections 17:02 Increased Capacity for Love 25:44 Acts of Love and Service 31:03 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

23. Transformed by Trauma: Lessons from Adversity with Whitney Archibald

In this episode, Whitney Archibald, a mother of five and avid podcaster, opens up about a life-altering rock climbing accident. She details her incredible journey of physical recovery and spiritual growth, highlighting moments of profound divine connection during her darkest hours. We discuss the power of music as a form of communication with the soul and how important that has been for Whitney in both experiencing and processing through this transformation. Whitney shares insights on coping mechanisms, such as focusing on new abilities, the healing power of music, and the importance of maintaining a resilient mindset. Her story underscores the interconnectedness of body, spirit, heart, and mind in the growth and transformation of our souls. Visit us at GrowintheLight.com [https://www.growinthelight.com/] Connect with Whitney: https://www.familylabpodcast.com/home [https://www.familylabpodcast.com/home%20] https://magazine.byu.edu/podcast/ [https://magazine.byu.edu/podcast/] email: whitney@howshemoms.com [whitney@howshemoms.com]   00:55 Whitney's Background and Podcasting Passion 01:36 The Rock Climbing Accident 05:07 Processing the Accident and Divine Intervention 10:46 Music as a Healing Force 16:36 Physical and Emotional Recovery 19:18 Identity and Acceptance of New Limitations 25:54 Grieving the Loss of Expected Roles 27:51 Focusing on What I Can Do 32:31 Finding Respite and Coping Mechanisms 38:32 Rediscovering Fun and Creativity 44:11 Transformative Gifts and Spiritual Growth 48:37 The Power of Love and Relationships