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EPISODE · Feb 17, 2026 · 14 MIN

She Was Never Absent: What Mother in Heaven Means for LDS Women

from Open Conversations for LDS Moms · host Sherylee

What does The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints actually teach about Mother in Heaven? Is the doctrine of Heavenly Mother speculation, or is it established LDS doctrine?In this episode, we walk through the official Gospel Topics essay “Mother in Heaven” and explore what Latter-day Saint women can confidently know about their divine identity. We discuss Heavenly Parents, the Plan of Salvation, being created in the image of a Heavenly Father and Heavenly Mother, and why love in heaven was never singular.You’ll hear scripture, prophetic teachings, and why this doctrine matters deeply for LDS women navigating faith, motherhood, and identity today.Read the official Gospel Topics essay “Mother in Heaven” here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics-essays/mother-in-heaven?lang=eng Explore the book Mother in Heaven: A Gospel Topics Essay Study Guide referenced in this episode: https://amzn.to/4aT8R13If this conversation resonates with you and you want a calm, grounded space to talk through faith, identity, or motherhood, schedule your free 25-minute clarity call here: https://calendly.com/sherylee-kartchner/25min

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What does The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints actually teach about Mother in Heaven? Is the doctrine of Heavenly Mother speculation, or is it established LDS doctrine? In this episode, we walk through the official Gospel Topics essay “Mother in Heaven” and explore what Latter-day Saint women can confidently know about their divine identity. We discuss Heavenly Parents, the Plan of Salvation, being created in the image of a Heavenly Father and Heavenly Mother, and why love in heave...

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