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In October 1999, Sheri Dew gave a landmark talk entitled "We are Women of God." The words she spoke then still ring true today: “It is by letting the world go and coming unto Christ that we increasingly live as women of God. We were born for eternal glory.” In this episode, Sheri Dew shares her personal learnings since giving this address, what it means to be a woman of God today, why it matters to think celestial more often, and how to get better at being active and intentional in our faith. She also revisits the invitation she gave the women listening in 1999 and modifies that invitation for us today, reminding all of us that our influence for good in this world is incalculable.  Links: Listen to Sheri Dew speak in 1999: "We Are Women of God" Hear more from Sheri on the Magnify podcast: Sheri Dew On Being a Lifelong Seeker of Truth Join us at Lift Up Your Heart—a Magnify gathering with keynote speaker Sharon Eubank. Learn more about the event here and register today!

Jenet Erickson, a professor at BYU and a fellow of the Wheatley Institute, shares insights from recent Pew Research findings on Latter-day Saint women. They experience exceptional levels of happiness and spiritual peace, challenging popular misconceptions. The conversation highlights the importance of faith-based community, the strength found in sisterhood, and the joy derived from personal and collective spiritual journeys. Jenet's insights reveal the powerful narratives of these women, filled with conviction, support, and authentic connections that inspire resilience and growth.

What does it mean to be “all in” the gospel of Jesus Christ? For nearly eight years, Morgan Jones Pearson has explored that very question in over 300 conversations with Latter-day Saints on the All In podcast. In this episode, Morgan joins the Magnify Podcast to reflect on what she’s learned from sitting across from people in the midst of heartbreak, healing, wrestles, and revelations. She also shares how her own discipleship has deepened as her life has changed over the years. Morgan is the host of the All In Podcast with LDS Living, a mom to two beautiful little girls, and a dear friend and force for good.   Register now for Lift Up Your Heart!   Follow us on Instagram and subscribe to our newsletter!

We can all relate to being caught comparing ourselves to others, and then wading through the spiral of negative thinking that often goes with it.  Our goal on the podcast today is to remind ourselves that There’s a quiet kind of peace that comes when we recognize that we are enough because the Lord will magnify our efforts.   Krista Isaacson is a writer and teacher whose article on LDS Living prompted this discussion. Krista serves as a Gospel Library App User Awareness Missionary, loves her mountain bike named Breezy, and collects too many vintage children’s books. And she’s going to help us to realize that our “all” is enough!    Register now for Lift Up Your Heart!   Follow us on Instagram and subscribe to our newsletter!

Have you heard about Lift Up Your Heart? It's Magnify's event that is coming this fall, and Sharon Eubank is the keynote speaker. You won't want to miss it! It's a day to come and refuel your faith, renew your spirit, and remember who you are in Christ with other like-minded women.   We're so excited to hear from Sharon, so we wanted to play one of our favorite conversations with her to get us ready to hear more!   Register now for Lift Up Your Heart!   Follow us on Instagram and subscribe to our newsletter!

Part of our mission at magnify is to be women who show their joy and magnify their love for the Savior. One way we can do this is by showing that the gospel is a joyful, happy thing for us—as Tammy Runia described it, “showing that eating the fruit is a joyful thing!” We’re excited to be a part of this gospel, let’s discuss the myriad of ways we can show our joy!    In this episode, you will hear clips from the following episodes: Replacing Our Worry with Joy with Shima Baughman Joy Brings Us Mission and Purpose with Tammy Uzelac Hall Cultivating and Celebrating the Good with Natalie Hill Jensen   Follow us on Instagram!   Subscribe to our newsletter!

One thing we all yearn for is a closer connection with the Savior. A question we might often find ourselves asking, “how do I recenter my life on Jesus?” It's a question that Patricia Holland also asked herself. And when she was pondering this question, she had this thought come into her mind, “You don’t have to worry over so many things. The one thing that is needful—the only thing that is truly needful—is to keep your eyes toward the sun—my Son.” Suddenly I had true peace. I knew that my life had always been in his hands—from the very beginning! The sea lying peacefully before my eyes had been tempest-tossed and dangerous—many, many times. All I needed to do was to renew my faith, and get a firm grasp on his hand—and together we could walk on the water.”   This true peace is the energy we all want! So let's remind ourselves how we can recenter our lives on the Savior. In this episode, we hear excerpts from past episodes from Carrie Skarda, Ashly Stone, and Kristin McQuivey. Listen to Carrie's Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/magnify/id1643211858?i=1000662277532 Listen to Ashly's Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/magnify/id1643211858?i=1000685634339 Listen to Kristin's episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/magnify/id1643211858?i=1000680545117   “One Thing Needful” by Patricia Holland   Follow us on Instagram!   Subscribe to our newsletter!

At this time of year, with the change in our routines, longer days, and more family around us, we might be feeling a desire to find out what is best to put our energy and focus into. Magnify's mission is to become more like the Savior and draw closer to Him, and today we wanted to remind ourselves that we can do this in any circumstance, and that can bring us the peace we are looking for.    Patricia Holland said this, “After you have looked inward, I plead with you to look upward. The eyes that look down on yours will be those of your loving Father in Heaven who can, and will, bestow upon you all those things you hope for in righteousness. You can’t get these blessings by chasing them. Please stop running to the point of exhaustion. Be quiet; be still. Simplify.” The Lord loves effort! And when we make even small efforts to be closer to Him, we’ll find that He is there.     Carrie's episode on stillness: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/magnify/id1643211858?i=1000662277532   Whitney's episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/magnify/id1643211858?i=1000673827823   Hilary's episode on contentment: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/magnify/id1643211858?i=1000679741732  

About a month ago, we had an event called Magnify Learning Together where author Melinda Brown shared some insights about the temple from her book An Endowment of Love, and something she said has been on our minds ever since: “I believe that when we see our covenant relationships as eternal principles of loving relationships, that it’s life-changing today—not just in some distant future.”    This served as a reminder that the temple is important to our everyday lives. We might sometimes find ourselves simply going through the motions, feeling like we’re checking a box because it’ll matter in some distant, eternal future, but when we focus on how our relationships can be strengthened through our covenants, and placing the Savior at the center of our temple experience, that can transform us and help us see the temple with a fresh perspective—and  that matters today!   Did you miss the Magnify Learning Together Zoom or in-person event with Melinda Brown? You can watch it now on YouTube! Click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9w0rE_RzXLI Also check out the Q&A from this event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lpp__iIacPE   Follow us on Instagram!

Discover how each individual plays a vital role in God's plan, no matter how small their contributions may seem. Explore inspiring examples of women like Mary and Emma Smith, showcasing their acceptance of divine purpose. Hear stories of vulnerability, support, and the profound impact of sustained kindness in times of grief. This exploration encourages personal reflection on one's unique journey and the significance of everyday actions in the grand narrative of faith.