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Female Foodie Brooke Eliason by Sarah & Michelle

Show Notes: On this episode of the Women with Fire Podcast Sarah interviews Angie Chandler, the founder and creative mind behind Come Follow Me FHE, a company that has made teaching Come Follow me to all ages of kids in an interactive, creative, engaging way. Angie talks about how her idea came to life, and how her initial response to the new Come Follow Me program was overwhelming. She decided to take matters into her own hands and creative fun activities to help children learn these principles in fun ways they'll remember and love. Angie talks about some challenges her family has been through including her husband developing a rare auto-immune disease. Angie talks about the 3 biggest mistakes parents make when teaching their children, and gives some great advice to better be able to engage them with Gospel principles. Quotes: "The Lord would have every woman know that he, is okay with our efforts, whatever that may be, whatever that is today." -Angie Chandler

In this episode of the Women with Fire Podcast, Sarah and Michelle talk about Dorcus, and her amazing example as she follows her own quest. They talk about having compassion, and focusing on changing individual lives, and finding our own talents that Heavenly Father has given us to fulfill our own quests. “Already the new men are dotted here and there all over the earth. Some, as I have admitted, are still hardly recognizable: but others can be recognized. Every now and then one meets them. Their very voices and faces are different from ours: stronger, quieter, happier, more radiant. They begin where most of us leave off. They are, I say, recognizable; but you must know what to look for. They will not be very like the idea of ‘religious people’ which you have formed from your general reading. They do not draw attention to themselves. You tend to think that you are being kind to them when they are really being kind to you. They love you more than other men do, but they need you less. ... They will usually seem to have a lot of time: you will wonder where it comes from. When you have recognized one of them, you will recognize the next one much more easily. And I strongly suspect (but how should I know?) that they recognize one another immediately and infallibly, across every barrier of color, sex, class, age, and even of creeds. In that way, to become holy is rather like joining a secret society. To put it at the very lowest, it must be great fun”" - C.S. Lewis "Our circle of influence wherever we are, is enough." -Sarah Allred "Those people who are doing things one by one, their joy is so much more full." - Michelle Gifford "It really comes down to knowing what the Lord wants you to do." -Michelle Gifford

Host: Michelle Gifford Guest: Katie Cheesman Business: The Listening Ear Project Instagram: @thelisteningearproject Website: www.thelisteningearproject.com Show Notes: On this episode of The Women with Fire Podcast, Michelle interviews Katie Cheesman, founder of The Listening Ear Project. The focus of her project is to interview and document the elderly, and share their amazing stories. She tells about some of her favorite stories she heard over the years, and some of the life lessons she has learned while getting to know these amazing people. Quotes: "God is working in everyone, and he is using all of our talents, to bring us closer together." "Time is so precious. We need to cherish every moment we have with our loved ones." "The hardships that we go through, that is what molds us that's what makes us who we are."

On this episode of The Women with Fire Podcast we talk more about our Quests. We talk about some amazing conference talks that talk about finding our purpose, and just going for it, instead of letting doubt, or our comfort zone, hold us back. "One of the biggest threats to our quest, is comfort." -Michelle Gifford "If you stay on the path and trust in God, that is the point. You will eventually find the path to your destiny and back to your heavenly home." -Sarah Allred

Show Notes: On this episode of The Women with Fire Podcast, Sarah interviews Darla Trendler, the women behind the Spiritually Minded Mom podcast. She talks about the moment she knew Heavenly Father wanted her to start a podcast, despite all the other things she was busy with in life and despite the adversary. Darla talks about how she recognizes the spirit, and how it discover how you can recognize the spirit in your own way, and discusses how it speaks to each of us differently. Quotes: "I knew I was doing what Heavenly Father wanted me to do. Even when it was hard, even when there were roadblocks, I could keep going." -Darla Trendler

Show Notes: On this episode of the Women with Fire Podcast, Michelle interviews Alison Prince, who went from paycheck to pay check to running multiple multi-million dollar companies through selling online. She shares her story and how she took it one step at a time, how she loves helping others, and how her family made the decision to Puerto Rico in order to give back to aspiring entrepreneurs. Quotes: "I realized that this entrepreneur journey was going to be up and down, and I was willing to take it." "I think it is so needed, to be able to teach our daughters and our sons, that if they want something in life, don't wait around for someone to come fix it for you." "Make your goal, get on the ride, and don't get off."

Show Notes: On this episode of The Women with Fire Podcast, Sarah interviews Kate Lee, and artist for Deseret Book. Kate talks about her paintings, and the message she's trying to convey. She talks about how from a very young age and growing up she was very insecure and afraid to be in front of people. She struggled in traditional school and had trouble finding her confidence. She talks about how she overcame that and really came to know who she was and embraced herself and her talents, and gained her confidence. Kate talks about her mission, how she decided to go, and the amazing transformation in her confidence that she found with the help of her companion. Kate talks about the courage it took to finally submit her paintings to Deseret Book and the moment she found out they wanted to take on her art, and how exciting and nerve-racking it was to take that leap of faith. Quotes: "Stop doubting yourself, and just do what you're prompted to do, and be okay with it." -Kate Lee "When we embrace the person that Heavenly Father made us, and the qualities that we came with, then everything else, the adversary, the blows, the pulls of the world, really have no effect on us, because we're focused on who we really truly are." -Kate Lee

Show Notes: Oh this "Quest" episode of the Women with Fire, Sarah and Michelle talk about the Abrahamic covenant, how to better understand what it means, and how it pertains to your quest. Quotes: "We need to give each other some grace, for being at different stages in our quest." -Sarah Allred "Do you know how to recieve revelation from God? If you do, then you can know, and have assurance, and get peace, and get confidence, and get power through the covenants he's made with you, in how you decide to fulfill your covenants." -Michelle Gifford

Show Notes: On this "Quest" episode Sarah and Michelle talk about covenants, and how they can protect us from the everyday fears and insecurities that we all experience. Quotes: "The whole point of the quest is to gain those tools, and learn and grow as you go." -Michelle Gifford "There is so much power that is held in a covenant woman who has decided to live up to her covenants." -Sarah Allred

Show Notes: On this episode of The Women with Fire Podcast, Sarah interviews Dr. Jennifer Finlayson Fife, who specializes and has studied sexuality. Jennifer tells of her story, and talks about how she always asked questions even as an adolescent. She talks about why and how she came to pursue the field of sexuality and why she decided to study women in the church and sexuality for her doctoral discourse. Jennifer dives deep into some new ideas, what progression looks like, and why it's okay to be open minded to topics that are often "taboo" in the Church. She also gives her ideas on a better way to approach sexuality when we are raising kids. There is a way to direct them to make smart choices about their sexuality without shaming them, or supercharging their curiosity which can often lead down a negative path. Quotes: "It's alright for you to struggle with some of these questions, and stand up for what you honestly believe is right." -Dr. Jennifer Finlayson "We want the idea that we've gotten all the answers and it's all right here for us, and all we need to do is obey sufficiently, and all will be well, but I think that's the slothful servant idea." -Dr. Jennifer Finlayson "We're taught that we're in this progression to become God's ourselves. God's are actors, creators, they have achieved wisdom, not just compliance." -Dr. Jennifer Finlayson "Teaching our children integrity is really important. It's the one that really always wins. Compliance is much weaker." -Dr. Jennifer Finlayson

On this Quest episode, Sarah and Michelle talk about "Divine decision points" or times in your life that you cannot deny divine experiences you've had in the past. They talk about how these times often come when you're experiencing extreme emotions, happiness, or pain, and how to better recognize when the Spirit is giving your promptings. Quotes: "Having a sense that you know what God wants you to do, and that you're doing it, makes a lot of other things. . . you can get through them, right?" -Michelle Gifford "It is through the obstacle of Paul, and Joseph, bearing testimony, and being called crazy, mad, and blasphemous, that is the way their testimony is strengthened, cemented, and changes the world." -Sarah Allred

Show Notes: On this episode of The Women with Fire Podcast, Michelle interviews Becky Proudfit. Becky is a convert to the church, a podcaster, and social media influencer who likes to use her influence to bring good in the world. She talks about hard trials she's been through, including beating cancer, and how she stayed close to the Lord to get through those hard times. Becky speaks about how she's built a close relationship with the Lord, and things she does on a daily basis to help keep that relationship strong. Quotes: "When I lay my head down on the pillow at night, I want to know that I have done everything I could to show up in my life the way Heavenly Father needed me to." -Becky Proudfit

This is Part 2 in our interview with David and Emily Jones from Family Tech University @familytechuniversity Does tackling tech in your home scare you SPITLESS? Us too - until we met up with the GENIUS of Emily and David Jones from www.familytechuniversity.com Dive in to what courageous parenting looks like in a home, and how you can begin TODAY to help develop the internal filter of every member of your family. There is hope! Favorite quotes: “Our Heavenly Father’s goal is not to have his children DO what is right. It is to have His children CHOOSE to do what is right.” - Elder Renlund Regarding the effects of Fear on Young People" "People who are fearful SAY and DO the right things, but they do not FEEL the right things. They often feel helpless, resentful, angry, and over time these feelings lead to mistrust, defiance, and even rebellion. " - Dieter F. Utchdorf Fear is NOT the way. - Emily Jones "It is NEVER too late to change the way a family uses Technology." - David Jones "There is nothing eternally permanent about the mistakes we make in this life. It goes against everything we believe in association with the Atonement of Jesus Christ." - Emily Jones Access to the "In the Mirror Quiz" : Instagram Bio of @FamilyTechUniversity Sissell Video SLOW DOWN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCsRT5smmZM $15 off the Family Tech University Workshop Coupon Code: FIRE15 www.familytechuniversity.com

On this episode of the Women with Fire Podcast, Sarah and Michelle talk about covenants. They discuss how our covenants give us a guarantee that we will be closer to God, and the blessings we can expect by keeping them. Quotes: "I feel like it is one of my greatest blessings in my life right now, is simply seeing God in the everyday." -Sarah Allred "The covenants bind us to God and give us more strength and power." -Michelle Gifford

Does tackling tech in your home scare you SPITLESS? Us too - until we met up with the GENIUS of Emily and David Jones from www.familytechuniversity.com Dive in to what courageous parenting looks like in a home, and how you can begin TODAY to help develop the internal filter of every member of your family. There is hope! Favorite quotes: “Our Heavenly Father’s goal is not to have his children DO what is right. It is to have His children CHOOSE to do what is right.” - Elder Renlund Regarding the effects of Fear on Young People" "People who are fearful SAY and DO the right things, but they do not FEEL the right things. They often feel helpless, resentful, angry, and over time these feelings lead to mistrust, defiance, and even rebellion. " - Dieter F. Utchdorf Fear is NOT the way. - Emily Jones "It is NEVER too late to change the way a family uses Technology." - David Jones "There is nothing eternally permanent about the mistakes we make in this life. It goes against everything we believe in association with the Atonement of Jesus Christ." - Emily Jones Access to the "In the Mirror Quiz" : Instagram Bio of @FamilyTechUniversity Sissell Video SLOW DOWN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCsRT5smmZM $15 off the Family Tech University Workshop Coupon Code: FIRE15 www.familytechuniversity.com

This is the first episode of season 6! In this episode Sarah and Michelle continue their "Quest" journey. They talk about when Quests change, why it's okay, and why it's important for growth! "We are here to set that example, to remind you that when that change comes, its not easy and sometimes it's not even fun, but it all is part of the quest." -Sarah Allred "Change is part of the process, it's just a turn on the switchback." -Michelle Gifford Work with Sarah: www.sarahgracelive.com Work with Michelle: www.iammichellegifford.com

When all hope is lost, and your Quest feels as if it is falling into total darkness and hopelessness - we love discussing the promise of Divine Help.

Katie Richardson, founder of Puj Tubs has the most nail-gripping story of entrepreneurship we've ever shared on The Women with Fire. You will especially love what it taught about her as a Questor, her Faith, and her God. This episode is full of the classic twists and turns in any Quest.

Sarah and Michelle dive deep into the WHY behind we do the things we do. The WHY behind the Quests we pursue, and what it might teach you about who you really are!

Enjoy this classic interview with Melanie Burke. If you're hungry for a spiritual feast, you will be richly fed! We are excited to join you for Season 6 soon!

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What is a Guide? Why are they an essential part of the Quest? How do you find one? All on today's re-posting of the classic episode from our Quest series!

Don't miss one of our VERY FIRST episodes as podcasters! Sarah interviews Susan Arrington Madsen (her mom!) about being a Deseret Book Bestselling offer, and raising 4 girls in the process! Enjoy this classic rerun from Season 1!

Dive deep again into YOU - the Questor. You're the most important factor in this whole Quest thing! Discover what YOU have to offer in this re-run episode of The Quest series!

Enjoy this Classic Re-run from The Women with Fire podcast with Rhonna Farrer from Rhonna Designs! Happy Summer!

Join Michelle and Sarah as they dive deep into your Quest!

Kate Jones from Our Best Bites about how God has been a part of her business.

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Corrine Stokoe is the founder of Mint Arrow. www.MintArrow.com

Episode 108: Emily Orton, author of Seven at Sea by Sarah & Michelle

Michelle and Sarah make The Case for Faith! Why should we be faithful (especially when it's hard) when the scriptures tell us that the rain will fall on both the evil and righteous? What are the benefits to making right choices and choosing faith? The Hollywood Hills, The Brother of Jared, and expert tips on Pruning help us make the case why choosing FAITH is best for you and those around you! Elder Mathias Held "Seeking Knowledge by the Spirit" https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2019/04/24held?lang=eng Primary and Secondary Questionsn from BYU Speeches: Lawrence E Corbridge: Stand-forever https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/lawrence-e-corbridge_stand-for-ever/

Host: Michelle Gifford Guest: Katie Hughes Business: Owner of Lucky Love and Flipped Bird and Multiply Goodness Instagram: @theHughesHouse @MultiplyGoodness

Show Notes: On this episode of The Women with Fire Podcast, Sarah concludes her interview with Michelle Laneardt of Build your Teenager. She talks about why she loves teenagers, and gives advice for those who may be struggling with parenting a teenager of their own. She also gives advice on worrying, why it's useless and gives a better approach when worrying about one of your kids. Quotes: "If we can keep our own spirituality rock solid, then what might be going on in our ward or the policy announcements, those are not going to sway us." "We can teach teenagers so many skills, that will make them better than all of us." "You do not have the right to hold back what you know." "Worrying slows us down. Why? Because when you're worrying, you're not problem solving." "Stop worrying and tell your brain to get to work."

Show Notes: On this episode of the Women with Fire Podcast, Sarah and Michelle talk about the Brother of Jared from the Book of Mormon and how it his story relates to your own Quest. They talk about the Holy Ghost, and recognizing personal revelation in your own life. They give 3 steps to help you during your own quest when you are facing the impossible. Quotes: "When the impossible is staring you in the face, be like the brother of Jared." -Sarah Allred "Sometimes the work is the miracle." - Michelle Gifford

Show Notes: On this episode of The Women with Fire Podcast, Sarah interviews Michelle Laneart, of Scenes from the wild. This is a 2 part series, with this episode being part one. Michelle talks about her parenting philosophy, and different things she implements that she thinks is important when raising children. She talks openly about her childhood, and how that it was very different than the way she parents her own children. Michelle talks about finding joy, and taking baby steps if you feel like it's hard to find joy in your life. Top blog posts to start out with when you first start reading Michelle's blog: On her perspective on teenagers: https://scenesfromthewild.net/how-to-ruin-your-relationship-with-your-teenager-part-1/ https://scenesfromthewild.net/how-to-ruin-your-relationship-with-your-teenager-part-2/ On her difficult relationship with her mother... and healing https://scenesfromthewild.net/bleeding-hearts/ On her courageous (but NOT prudish or authoritarian or preachy) style of parenting: https://scenesfromthewild.net/raising-real-men-kindness-isnt-for-sissies/ https://scenesfromthewild.net/why-your-teenager-might-actually-be-happier-without-a-smartphone/ On failure, and trying to find one's "quest": https://scenesfromthewild.net/do-what-you-think-is-right/ On our "callings"... and how so many of them are not of the traditional kind that we refer to in the Church.... LOVE. https://scenesfromthewild.net/your-calling-is-to-be-an-example/ https://segullah.org/daily-special/how-can-i-help-you-using-home-centered-church-to-boost-emotional-health/ Quotes: "I'm always nice at home, and I think that's really important." "I have learned more from my children's criticism about parenting than anything else." "Because I don't nag them about things, they listen to my opinion." "If I'm focusing on the negative, I'm losing my chance to connect, and I'm losing my power." "When we are not doing our part, we are hurting other people."

Show Notes: On this episode of the Women with Fire Sarah and Michelle talk about your quest. Today's focus is on "being happy" and giving four steps to help you achieve this in your life. They use examples from the scriptures and give practical advice on things you can do to increase your happiness. Quotes: "A lot of our happiness depends on how we react to our life." -Michelle Gifford "Don't underestimate some of the commandments that you have been asked to obey." -Sarah Allred

Show Notes: On this episode of the Women with Fire Podcast, Michelle interview Brooke Eliason of Female Foodie. She talks about her passion for food, and how her business gained traction through social media and her blog. She talks about how her and her husband decided to travel, despite the fact that it was an unconventional path especially with their newest addition to their family, their son. Brooke shares her experience as a new mom and some of the struggles she faced, and some practical tips for those who may be experiencing the same, and what helped her through the hard times. Quotes: "(Motherhood) It's the hardest thing I've ever done, but the best thing I've ever done." "There's an opportunity to share with people who we are through the decisions we are making."

Show Notes: On this episode of the Women with Fire Podcast, Sarah and Michelle talk about being better at building relationships with other women and supporting them in their quests, and that sometimes that means your quest may be more behind the scenes rather than in the spotlight. Quotes: "Satan loves to isolate." -Sarah Allred "If you are going to succeed at your quest, you've got to lay off other people." -MIchelle Gifford

Host: Sarah Allred Guest: Emily Freeman Business: Author, founder of Multiply Goodness Website: http://www.EmilyBelleFreeman.com Instagram: @EmilyBelleFreeman @MultiplyGoodness Show Notes: On this episode of The Women with Fire Podcast, Sarah interview Emily Freeman, a LDS author, Time Out for Women speaker, and founder of Multiply Goodness. Emily talks about her love for the scriptures, how to dive deeper, and how to bond with others over scripture study. She gives resources practical advice that you can implement in order to understand the scriptures better. Emily shares what approach she uses for those who may not be interested in the scriptures or in church at all, and talks about "meeting people where they're at" and helping people that may not be as interested. Show References: Study App: Strong's Concordance Quotes: "The Spirit knows how you understand, and how I understand, and it will translate the scriptures for us, the way we understand." "If we just lean into him, he knows what to do." "Go into the scriptures BRAVE."

Michelle and Sarah dive into their immediate take aways, just days after the April 2019 General Conference has ended. This is our raw - back and forth discussion - about President Nelson's talk, Elder Bednar's amazing shift regarding temple prep, and Sister Eubanks powerhouse message. Join us!

Show Notes: On this episode of The Women with Fire Podcast, Michelle interviews Julie Boye, of the Boye Family Jewels Youtube channel and Instagram. Julie gives a little background on how she met her husband, and what it was like dating and having an interracial marriage, and why she had the idea to start her Youtube channel. She shares what it has been like to raise six kids (with one on the way) with a husband who travels a lot, and how she deals with being alone a lot of the time, and how to be positive and get through hard times. Julie opens up about her struggle with post-partum depression and the hormonal ride she's been through as she has brought her 6 (almost 7) kids into the world, and also how she sees God in her everyday life. Quotes: "It doesn't make anybody else feel good, to see the perfectness. It makes us feel deflated and defeated. Comparison is the thief of joy." "Whether it's with your words or your actions, be bold, be brave, and don't be afraid!"

Show Notes: In this episode of The Women with Fire podcast, Sarah and Michelle talk about some of the exciting things that have been happening in the LDS church lately. They talk about how everyone has their part in the Gospel, and finding what that is for you. They talk about connecting with all types types of people, and receiving personal revelation for your own life. Quotes: "It does not matter what part of the work of the Lord you are doing, as long as you know you're where you're supposed to be." -Michelle Gifford "The world would be so much more uplifted, if women uplifted each other in their own sphere." -Sarah Allred

Show Notes: On this episode of the Women with Fire Podcast Sarah interviews Julia Avery of Lemony Stitch. Julie shares a personal experience of when she battled with depression. She shares what she did to combat it, and that it's okay to put yourself first, and believes firmly that you can do hard things! Quotes: "I decided to be team ME." "Keep being the spiritual person that you are, and then bring that to the table in your business." "You were sent to the Earth to do hard things, and everything's going to be fine." "That's when you find the joy, when you're struggling, and you reach out anyway."

Show Notes: On this episode of the Women with Fire Podcast, Sarah and Michelle continue with one of their "Quest" episodes, discussing different practical ways to connect with your kids, especially when you're embarking on your own Quest. They talk about personality types, and what each kind needs in order to connect with you better. References: Carol Tuttle's: The Child Whisperer https://amzn.to/2HxS8Ee Follow @hankrsmith on Instagram Quotes: "I think God knows us so personally, he knows exactly how to speak to us." -Michelle Gifford "There are some really unique systems out there, that can give you some insight into that little person that you are trying to connect with." -Sarah Allred

Show Notes: On today's episode of the Women with Fire Podcast, Michelle interviews Chynna of Little Mama's Shirt Shop. Chynna shares how she got her business going, and how the inspiration came out of nowhere. She talks about how prayer has been a major part of her being able to balance being a mom of three boys while growing her t-shirt business, and how they've found specific things that have worked for their family to make things easier. Quotes: "Heavenly Father blesses you when you try to keep your priorities in order." "If your heart is in the right place, usually things work out."

Show Notes: On this episode of The Women with Fire Podcast, Sarah and Michelle start off by talking about a well known business rule, the 80/20 rule, and how it applies to your spiritual health. They also talk about "core" things to work on, things that can help you feel closer to the Lord and use your time more wisely in the ways the Lord sees fit. Quotes: "If we can really devote ourselves to these 4 core principles, then the rest will take care of itself." -Michelle Gifford "So much is built in the small and simple." -Sarah Allred