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Stand with Lynnette
by Lynnette Sheppard
Are you a Latter-day Saint who desires to brighten your faith amid a growing tide of darkness and confusion? If so, this is the podcast for you! Join host Lynnette Sheppard for insights and tools that will help you stand firmly on the covenant path; come, what may. Together, let's stand!* This podcast is neither made, provided, approved, nor endorsed by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Any content or opinions expressed, implied, or included in or with the material are solely those of the podcast host and/or guests.
Episodes
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94. A Food Nerd, a Few Scriptures, and a Whole Lot of Plants
What do a missing thyroid, a couple of scriptures, and a whole lot of plants have in common? More than you might think! In this episode, I'm sharing how my love of nutrition, unexpected health challenges, and a deeper look at the Word of Wisdom led me to rethink what I put on my plate. We'll talk...
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93. Are You Spiritually Snoozing?
Are we spiritually awake, or are we sleeping through the exciting days before the Savior returns? In this episode, we're exploring spiritual snoozing, latter-day urgency, and why preparing for the Second Coming doesn't require fear or panic. Consider this your wake-up call: it's time to watch,...
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92. Trusting God When It Doesn't Make Sense
Have you ever felt like God is leading you down a path that either doesn't make sense or that you would rather not travel? That has been the overwhelming theme of my life, and especially the past year. In this episode, I'm speaking from an abundance of personal experience about surrender, trust,...
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91. Gird Up Your Loins: Let's Talk About Truth
It's time to gird up your loins. If you don't know what that means, now's the time to find out! In this episode, we're talking about truth, half-truths, and how it is growing more difficult to discern between the two, especially online. With modern prophetic counsel as a backdrop, we'll discuss...
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90. Peaceful. Confident. Unafraid.
What does it look like to stand with Jesus Christ in a world filled with contention, confusion, and uncertainty? In this episode, I share the vision that has shaped my work for the past five years and my goal for Stand with Lynnette moving forward: to gather women who want to remain faithful and...
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89. Holding to Christ While Letting Them Go: Parenting Teens & Young Adults
My daughter's mission president recently told her that many (*not a few*) missionaries are entering the mission field unprepared for missionary life. I have been reflecting upon how we, as parents, can better prepare our kids for missions, college, and beyond. In this episode, we discuss the teen...
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88. My Own Version of Parley Street
In the past six weeks, my life has literally turned on its head. Almost everything we thought we knew about our future has changed. But this is a story of hope and peace and God showing up in so many miraculous ways. With all the heaviness that has overtaken the world in the last week, I thought…
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87. A Call to Action for Covenant Women
The firestorm of controversy surrounding women and their role in God's Church and Kingdom has, once again, been brewing on social media. The conversation is heated, as always, with personal attacks and angry defensiveness playing center stage. While this is nothing new, this latest installment…
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86. Life Updates, Deep Questions, and Things I KNOW
As a new year gets underway (I know I'm late to the party!), I have been reflecting on 2024, which was unexpectedly challenging in several ways. In this vulnerable episode, I get to the heart of those challenges, the deep questions that have surfaced as a result, and what this means for my life…
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85. From Strong-Willed Child to Thriving Adult with Jordan Sheppard
When my kids were young, strong-willed, and unwilling to bend on even the smallest issues, I worried constantly about how to help them put their determined spirits to good use. I even thought they might end up in prison one day. (True story!) But now that my kids are mostly grown, I am convinced...
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84. To Be Prepared for the Second Coming, Our Kids Will Need More Than Faith
Do you worry about how to prepare your kids for their role in the Second Coming? If so, you're not alone. I think we all feel the weight of that responsibility. But what if preparing our kids for the Second Coming beautifully overlaps with preparing them to succeed in life? What if the process...
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83. Abide the Day
In the weeks since General Conference and President Nelson's clear invitation to prepare for the Second Coming of the Lord, I, like many of you, have been thinking about what it means to prepare for that "great and terrible" day Joel 2:11). In my study on this topic, the phrase "abide the day"…
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82. Does My Physical Health Affect My Spirituality?
Have you ever thought about the inseparable connection between physical and spiritual health? In the Word of Wisdom, the Lord promises "health in the navel and marrow to the bones" to those who follow its principles. Could that symbolize something much higher and holier than physical health…
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81. What Does it Mean to Give Your Whole Soul to God?
Have you ever felt God's hand guiding you to do something you do not want to do? If so, how did you respond to the dissonance? This has been the overwhelming theme of my life. While I have learned MANY things as I have repeatedly submitted my will to the Lord's will, it took on a whole new…
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80. Are You Willing to Stand Forever?
You can tell from the name of this podcast alone that I LOVE the word "STAND." While I often talk about standing, lately, I have been reflecting on what it means to stand with and for Jesus and why it matters. Let's talk about it! (Hint: Standing is a necessary pre-requisite to participating in…
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79. Missions, Mental Health, and Learning to Trust in the Lord's Timing with Kate Sheppard
Kate struggled with intense anxiety and periods of panic attacks throughout middle school and high school. Because of that and other reasons, she had no intention of serving a mission. But, after several spiritual experiences, she decided it was right for her. A few weeks after submitting her...
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78. Raising Modern Stripling Warriors
Did you know that I have been writing a book about the mothers of the Stripling Warriors for the past year and a half? The writing and editing are (mostly) done, and I am currently trying to figure out publishing. But, while the story of the Stripling Warriors is still fresh on our minds from…
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77. Now is the Time to Prepare
We are living and raising children in a time of spiritual warfare, and Captain Moroni recently taught me how to navigate spiritual danger safely: Never stop preparing. What might that look like today? And how can we adopt Captain Moroni's top priority to "[prepare the MINDS of the people to be...
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76. Is Social Media a Tool of the Adversary?
I have been creating online content for more than ten years and have had a front-row seat to watch the growing impact of social media on society, culture, and even faith. For those who have eyes to see, it is clear that Satan is using social media to his benefit. But so is God. Using Alma 43-48…
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75. The Joys and Challenges of Parenting Young Adults
Parenting young adults is a whole new ballgame, complete with its own set of challenges that nobody really talks about. In this episode, I pull back the parenting curtain and explore three vital lessons I have learned since launching my first child into the world six years ago. Whether you have...
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74. Pride Month and the Two Great Commandments
As we enter June - Pride Month, I have been reflecting on an experience I had last year at this time. Last June, I felt caught in a social media war between love and law –charity and chastity – tolerance and orthodoxy. I saw an army of pointed fingers on both sides. Some called for more love,...
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73. What I Wish I Had Known Before Serving a Mission with Elise Sheppard
Preparing kids (or ourselves) to serve missions is no small task. To succeed, missionaries need a wide variety of practical and spiritual skills. In this episode, Elise, who returned from her mission six months ago, talks about a few things she wishes she had known before boarding the plane to…
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72. Will Personal Revelation Ever Contradict Prophetic Counsel?
The most recent controversy surrounding women and their role in the Church revolves around Sister Camille Johnson's BYU Women's Conference address. In it, she spoke of her inspired decision to be a full-time lawyer while raising her children. Many social media commenters expressed concern that…
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71. Raising Resilient Kids
The lack of resilience in emerging adults is staggering. We see it in sports teams, colleges, the military, the mission field, and beyond. Arming our kids with resilience is necessary for their success in all areas of life. But how can we do it? Listen in to gain perspective from professionals,...
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70. What Can We Appropriately Say About the Temple?
Whether we are talking about preparing our kids or others to enter the temple or trying to learn as much as we can about the temple so we can better access its power in our lives, what exactly can we talk about while preserving the sacred nature of God's holy house? Listen in for what I have...
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69. The Temple is the Answer
For the past several months, I have felt drawn to the temple in unprecedented ways. While I have been attending the temple almost weekly for 10 years, I craved a deeper understanding of the ordinances and covenants we participate in there. So, in January of this year, I became an ordinance…
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68. Experiencing the Goodness of Jesus
Growing up in a society of great wickedness, Mormon, at age 15, was "visited of the Lord, and tasted and knew of the goodness of Jesus." (Mormon 1:15) If a 15-year-old, at a time when "the Holy Ghost did not come upon any because of their wickedness and unbelief," could experience the goodness of...
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67. Finding Hope in the Hard with Elise Sheppard
Do you ever struggle to find hope when life is hard? If so, welcome to the club! In this episode, Elise, who is currently navigating what she calls a "hope crisis," talks to Lynnette about her challenging adjustment to post-mission life, and what it has taught her about finding hope in Christ.…
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66. Only God Can Change the Doctrine
The past couple of weeks have been a little crazy as a female Latter-day Saint online content creator. The controversy surrounding the recent Worldwide Relief Society Broadcast has been thick, and the role of women in the Church has, once again, been called into the spotlight. In this episode, I...
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65. Raising Children unto the Lord with Sky and Amanda Sorensen
Do you worry about raising righteous children in a world that seems to be in a moral nosedive? If so, or if you simply want to understand Gen Z better, you will love my conversation with Sky and Amanda Sorensen from the podcast "Sit Down with Sky and Amanda." It is packed full of parenting wisdom...
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64. "I Must Obey," Lessons from Nephi, with Shelly Rowlan
"I must obey" are Nephi's last words in the Book of Mormon. In this episode, Shelly Rowlan and I discuss three conflicts all of us face that sometimes make obedience challenging: Man vs. Self, Man vs. Man, and Man vs. Nature. Then, using specific passages from Nephi's record, we unpack how Nephi...
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63. Recognizing Answers to Prayers with Kate Sheppard
Do you ever struggle to hear answers to prayers? Do the heavens sometimes feel silent, despite your desperate pleas? Do you wonder if you are worthy or capable of receiving revelation? In this episode, Kate and Lynnette discuss how they have learned to hear the Lord speaking to them, which is…
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62. Justice, Mercy, and Parenting
There is SO much confusion in the world of parenting. It feels as if every "expert" is teaching something different. As parents trying to raise righteous children, how do we know what expert to listen to? If you have ever been confused about parenting, this episode is for you! It unpacks how God...
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61. But We Heeded Them Not with Elise Sheppard
If we are going to STAND with Jesus Christ in the confusing times in which we live, we MUST learn to identify and avoid voices that would pull us away from Him. In this episode, Lynnette and Elise tackle this topic with the help of Nephi, Elder Bednar, and President Nelson, coupled with personal...
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60. Show Me the JOY!
In 1979, President Spencer W. Kimball made a prophecy that we have been quoting ever since: "Much of the major growth that is coming to the Church in the last days will come because many of the good women of the world … will be drawn to the Church in large numbers. This will happen to the degree...
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59. Faith Through the Eyes of the Rising Generation with Kate and Elise Sheppard
In this episode, you will meet my two daughters, 21-year-old Elise and 18-year-old Kate. Elise and Kate will be helping me host the podcast from here on out, and this is your chance to get to know them. Among other things, they share their thoughts on developing faith, challenges their generation...
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58. We're Back!
When I published my last episode in May of 2023, I did not anticipate a nine month break! But it happened...and we're finally back! In this episode, I give an update on what has happened in the last nine months and what to expect moving forward ( plus a BIG announcement about my wonderful new...
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57. Preparing the Rising Generation to Change the World
The Lord has tasked the parents of this generation with a daunting and, frankly, terrifying task: to prepare their kids to greet the Savior when He comes again. Before we can adequately prepare them, however, we must first believe in ourselves, our divinity, and our God-given charge to help raise...
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56. The Irreplaceable Role of Women in God's Plan with Adrian Groth
When Adrian Groth left for college, she also left the Church. She married young, despite the Spirit's promptings to walk away from the relationship. That decision put her into a heartbreaking situation she knew she needed to leave but did not know how. Eventually, when she found herself...
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55. Standing for Truth Without Fostering Contention
In the weeks since General Conference, I have spent much time in prayer and self-reflection, especially concerning President Nelson's counsel to avoid contention. In light of my work in sharing my faith online, I have been asking, "Is it I? Am I contributing to the contention President Nelson...
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54. The Nature of Miracles with Rosalie Mastaler
When Rosalie Mastaler's oldest son was four years old, he was attacked by a dog, which led to the amputation of his leg below the knee. While in the trauma of that critical situation, Rosalie prayed for a miracle: that her son's leg would be spared. When that did not happen, she had to learn…
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53. We Can Do Hard Things With Christ with Angela Adams
Angela Adams started struggling with anxiety when she was a child but had never heard of generalized anxiety disorder until she received that diagnosis after her youngest child was born. Through her struggle, she learned that Christ's Atonement covered sin but also pain of all varieties - a...
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52. Peace in Christ with Decia Brown
Decia Brown has struggled with anxiety and depression since her teenage years, but, until recently, she hid it well. She was always smiling, always helping others, and always outgoing. She hit rock bottom last year when she attempted to take her own life. Through a series of miracles, she…
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51. Finding Hope Through Pornography Addiction, with Matt and Katie Davis
Matt Davis first saw pornography at age six and then started viewing consistently at age 11. He got clean in time to serve a mission but fell back into old habits when he returned home. Matt brought his pornography problem into his marriage without telling his wife, Katie. She did not know…
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50. Mind-Blowing Insight into the Priesthood Power of Women with Emma Ellis
When Emma Ellis heard President Nelson's October 2019 General Conference talk entitled Spiritual Treasures, she felt a push to learn more about God's priesthood power. That study led her to the temple every week, where the Lord taught her about His priesthood and how it applied equally to women…
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49. Building a Relationship with God Through Personalized Gospel Study with Erin Ropelato
Erin Ropelato is an expert on learning styles, especially as they relate to gospel study. She believes the purpose of gospel study is to help us build a relationship with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. As we understand and apply our unique learning style to our study, we can maximize our...
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48. Learning to Trust the Lord with Mandy Collins
Mandy Collins and her husband struggled with infertility for several years. Against all odds, they conceived a son. At their first prenatal ultrasound, they discovered their baby would be born with a cleft lip and palate. Other abnormalities became apparent as the pregnancy progressed. When her...
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47. The Paradox of Love and Law
Are God's laws loving? If we listen to popular cultural paradigms, we might be confused about the nature of God's love as it relates to His laws or commandments. In this episode, I share a portion of my parenting journey and what it taught me about the inseparable connection between love and law....
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46. Developing Emotional Resilience Through Jesus Christ, with Priscilla Davis
Priscilla Davis was born into the Catholic church. When she was 10 years old, her friend invited her to attend Primary. A few years later, she and her family were baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In 2020, Priscilla and her husband were asked to facilitate a pilot…
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45. Considering the Cost of Discipleship
What are the costs of discipleship? And are we willing to endure them? In this raw and unscripted episode, I share my thoughts on following Jesus into the fire. **If you'd like to take your faith to the next level with the Shine 40 Challenge - a 40-day challenge to help you build lasting…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Are you a Latter-day Saint who desires to brighten your faith amid a growing tide of darkness and confusion? If so, this is the podcast for you! Join host Lynnette Sheppard for insights and tools that will help you stand firmly on the covenant path; come, what may. Together, let's stand!* This podcast is neither made, provided, approved, nor endorsed by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Any content or opinions expressed, implied, or included in or with the material are solely those of the podcast host and/or guests.
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Are you a Latter-day Saint who desires to brighten your faith amid a growing tide of darkness and confusion? If so, this is the podcast for you! Join host Lynnette Sheppard for insights and tools that will help you stand firmly on the covenant path; come, what may. Together, let's stand!* This...
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