Over the past year, I have immersed myself in some of the most difficult research of my career, listening to the stories of women who have experienced abuse, violence, betrayal, faith crises, and other profound hardships. While that work has been deeply meaningful, it has also prompted me to step back and revisit some of the foundational truths that continue to anchor my faith.

In this episode, I reflect on why I believe God needs women to prepare now for the leadership opportunities He sees ahead. I discuss the role of revelation in discovering our unique paths, the importance of acting on righteous desires to influence and lead, and why women’s voices, gifts, and spiritual authority matter more than ever in today’s world.

I also share insights from my research, lessons from Church leaders, and reminders that leadership is not primarily about titles or positions. It is about influence, courage, discipleship, and responding to God’s call.

As you listen, consider this question:

What leadership is God preparing me for right now?

In this episode, I return to some foundational truths we often recite but struggle to truly believe—our divine identity, our worth, and the future God is shaping in each of us. I talk about the gap between hearing doctrine and internalizing it, especially amid today’s cultural pressures and mixed messages about women’s roles. I explore how leadership shows up in everyday influence, courage, and discipleship, and why women’s righteous desires to grow and contribute are spiritual signals, not accidents. I end with one powerful invitation: What future might God be preparing you for that you have not yet imagined?

In the last episode, I shared some quotes from the book “The Choice to Leave Abuse,” by Dr. Ryan Anderson. I am still not finished with the book, but as I’m in the middle of the massive research study where I'm still coding interviews with 111 Utah women who have experienced trauma, 108 of which were members of the Church, it was critically important in my own development to read this book. I’ve seen so much of what Dr. Andersen has written about and it is a relief to find someone who has written what makes sense and what feels right to me. In in episode, I share more of the passages that resonated with me in the first half of the book. Thanks for listening!