As listeners know, I'm doing a lot of reading, research, and reflection around the issues of violence against women and children in the Church. With this in mind, several mental health professionals who work with members of the Church recommended that I read the book “The Choice to Leave Abuse,” by Dr. Ryan Anderson. I'm still finishing it, but his writings are very connected to my thoughts and personal revelation. I'll share some of the profound statements made in Chapter 1 of this book. I would recommend it for sure! https://www.amazon.com/dp/146214179X

I know I’ve been sharing many editorials that I’ve written on this podcast, and I want to get to some other things, but I do have one more to share because I do think it applies to us as women (and others) in the Church. So, this editorial published in the Utah News Dispatch is titled, “Utah’s Status Quo Problem: Why We Resist Change Even When It Hurts Us.” As I read it, I’m going to pause a few times to add some thoughts—especially about how these cultural patterns show up in Latter‑day Saint communities and what they mean for women of faith.

This piece is about Utah, but the dynamics I describe are not limited to Utah. They show up in families, congregations, institutions, and cultures everywhere. And they matter deeply for women who are trying to live their covenants, strengthentheir communities, and help create safer, more equitable environments for everyone. Thanks for listening and caring!

This is the third episode in my new season, and I’m going to read another editorial. I’m writing on topics that are important to me, so I want them to be part of this podcast too. This one was in the Salt Lake Tribune and titled: Workplace Bullying Is More Common—and More Damaging—Than We Admit. I do think there are applications to our congregations, communities, and homes. This is very personal to me, as I share some of my own recent experiences.

Anywhere there is power, there is the potential for misuse of power. I share connections to our faith in this as well. Here is the Tribune article link: Voices: Workplace bullying is more widespread than we think