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Shame and Poverty in Family History (with Dr. LaShawn Williams)

Thanks to Encanto, everyone knows we don’t talk about Bruno. But there are other aspects of family history we don’t talk about, like poverty and shame. Our guest Dr. LaShawn Williams explains, “When we talk about shame, we’re talking about this felt sense of unworthiness to be in connection or relationship with other people despite desperately, desperately wanting to connect with other people.” And like we see in the Disney movie, this feeling of shame can be passed from one generation to the next. So how do we combat it? We talk about Bruno. We talk about poverty and shame within our family histories. And that’s exactly what hosts Miya and Michelle plan on doing with Dr. LaShawn as they address shame and poverty in this episode.

Latter-day Saint Life

After Her Brother's Sudden Death the Day of His Daughter's Wedding, LDS Mother of 3 Gets Diagnosed with Cancer, Finds Hope in Faith

KSL shared the following story of a woman living in Springville, Utah, who was diagnosed with leukemia shortly after her brother's sudden death on the day of his daughter's wedding. After a priesthood blessing from her father assured her that no matter what, she would be okay, she continues to fight through her diagnosis with faith.

Marie Osmond: Working for Our Faith

When Marie Osmond was a little girl, her mom told her that she could gain a testimony of the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon for herself. The witness she received in answer to her prayers has carried her in the 50 years since. She has spent her life in the spotlight and it has not been a life without challenges or mistakes, but Marie has stood by her faith again and again. On today’s episode, Marie reveals how her faith, a knowledge of the Atonement of Christ, temple attendance, and an understanding of eternal families has carried her throughout her life.

Latter-day Saint Life

LDS Young Men Leader Drowns on Scouting Trip, Says Priesthood Blessing Helped Revive Him

By Katie Lambert

Jared Smith was rafting with a group of Scouts down the Green River in Flaming Gorge, Utah, on June 21 when the unthinkable happened.

SOM Transcript - S6E39

How 2 black Latter-day Saints honor their fathers and forebearers through their commitment to the gospel of Jesus Christ

We often speak, as Latter-day Saints, of pioneers. But do we appreciate the faithfulness and sacrifice of those who have come before us in our own families? And do we appreciate the faith of those around us?

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Do you really know what priesthood keys are? Here’s a helpful breakdown

By Barbara Morgan Gardner

“How many people in this room hold priesthood keys?” I was surprised as I read aloud their diverse responses! “1,” “50,” “25,” “4,” “all of us,” “none of us,” “just the men in the room who hold the priesthood,” “all who have been through the temple,” and my favorite, most sincere answer, “I have no idea!”

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Church to Match Proceeds from "Jane and Emma" Opening Night and Donate Them to the NAACP

By Lindsey Miller

The groundbreaking movie Jane and Emma will be released in select theaters tomorrow, October 12, 2018. The film tells the incredible story of Jane Manning James and her conversion to the Church as one of the first black members. The story highlights her relationship with Joseph and Emma Smith while addressing controversial issues such as polygamy and racism.

29: The Hero's Journey

Losing their dad in a plane crash when they were just kids left KC and Brian without someone to do the things that dads do—like building a pinewood derby car and making sure they made it to the father-son campout. When the men in their local ward stepped up to fill the gap, KC and Brian learned how a Heavenly Father uses others to be there for us when he can’t.

Latter-day Saint Life

11 Things I Wish I Had Known as a Young Woman

By Danielle B. Wagner

Author's note: I want to be clear that I am not a certified psychologist or a specialist on female adolescent development. I am one woman who is fortunate to have a job that exposes me to stories and gospel truths on a daily basis that expand my experience and knowledge. I hope some of what I can share will help others understand their place and purpose in the Church a little more fully.