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In this special pre-Christmas episode, host Jessica Woodbury welcomes artist Brittany Nguyen to discuss her spiritual journey and artistic exploration of Heavenly Mother. Brittany shares the inspiration behind her breathtaking painting Entrusted, which depicts Mary, Baby Jesus, and a divine, loving Heavenly Mother blessing them. The conversation delves into Brittany's personal experiences as a mother, her awakening to Heavenly Mother, and how she channels her faith and creativity into her art. Brittany also introduces her children’s coloring book about Heavenly Parents and reflects on how her relationship with Heavenly Mother has influenced her as a woman, mother, and artist. This heartfelt discussion invites listeners to celebrate the season with a renewed perspective on divine love and family.
Connect with Brittany Nguyen:
https://www.instagram.com/brittanynguyenart Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/BrittanyNguyenArt Purchase Brittany's coloring book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/9hErM2b.Follow In Her Image:
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In today’s episode we will be addressing feminism, violence against women and embracing our unique gifts as women with the ability to understand our power as a priestess, officiating as apprentices to our heavenly mother. It may seem random, but we’re going to tie together as we talk about what it takes to become a Zion type community.
Today I’m interviewing Dr. Valerie Hudson a major thought leader when it comes to priestisthood and embracing the theology of heavenly mother, dr. Hudson has published several articles under the pen name of VH Kessler in regards to these ideas on square 2. In our next episode will be doing a reading of some of these articles.
Her spiritual work is a passion project that runs alongside her academic work where Dr. Valerie Hudson is a Distinguished scholar and expert on international security and foreign policy, she specializes in analysis of the relationship between gender and security, Dr. Hudson has developed a nation-by-nation database, called the WomanStats Database, containing empirical work linking the security of women to the security of states that is used by the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee, the United Nations, and International Security. she has been named the top 100 most Influential Global Thinkers by foreign policy. Her findings have been widely published. She has also authored several books on the Security Implications of how Sex Shapes Governance and National Security world wide. Dr. Hudson sees her esteemed academic work and her spiritual journey playing hand and hand as she understands intimately violence against women and what she calls the curse of nations and how and what we must do to overcome the historical predicament of violence against women and the potential consequences if we do not overcome this horrific situation.
In this podcast, we cover some amazing ground, there are definitely adult themes that are difficult to grapple with and may be inappropriate for little ears. We cover violence against women that could potentially be triggering if you have been exposed to these horrors. We encourage you to honor wherever you’re at on these issues. If you feel like you need to skip our discussion about violence against women, you could skip to minute 45 where we will be focused on the helpful tools for embracing our full potential as women. With that said let’s go ahead and jump right into my interview with Dr. Valerie Hudson.
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In this short episode, Jessica Woodbury records a few additional thoughts about the topic of Joseph Smith and his possible involvement in the practice of polygamy referred to in episode 145. She emphasizes taking the time to listen to women's stories and becoming thoughtful consumers of our sources of historical information. She also shares how this discussion around Joseph's polygamy can often be triggering for women when it feels like individuals may be following societal patterns of undermining the belief in women's stories for the sake of the protection of an influential man. She shares a few resources that can help individuals seek out the stories and words of women involved, including the books In Sacred Loneliness, by Todd Compton (https://a.co/d/1hln4BX) and In Sacred Loneliness: The Documents (https://a.co/d/5ItoGZa), also by Todd Compton.
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Have you ever asked yourself, 'is there more than one Heavenly Mother? Will we practice eternal polygamy?' The scriptures actually directly answer these questions. Join Meg Rittmanic in a conversation with Jocelyn Pedersen as they address this topic and how this corruption is hurting us and Heavenly Mother.
Jocelyn Pedersen is a mother and grandmother currently residing in Utah with her husband and two of her children. She uses social media and the non profits she has helped to establish in the US to educate patients, the public, and medical providers about the risks of psychiatric drugs and how to safely taper off of them.
Along with this, Jocelyn followed the call in 2020 to begin a second platform, The Teachings of Jesus Christ blog and channel, where she has evolved from sharing brief non denominational messages on healing and coming unto Christ, to more deep doctrinal dives covering a range of topics from Isaiah, to the Divine Feminine, and The Second Coming of Jesus Christ.
When Jocelyn isn't busy homeschooling her son, writing her new book, All things In One: Courageously Claiming Our Divine Destiny In Zion, or feeding the chickens, you can usually find her forcing her family to watch old black-and-white movies with her, or rocking out to big band music.
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Join Meg Rittmanic in an engaging conversation with Dave Butler and Jocelyn Henderson Pederson as we discuss the parable of the vineyard and how this story gives us the tools to restoring truth about the divine feminine and also warns us about corruption. How has the Divine Feminine been corrupted throughout history and how can we avoid repeating historical mistakes. How do we move forward in the great restoration of truth around Heavenly Mother.
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Hold on for the continuation of last weeks conversation with David Butler about Temple literature and the Divine Feminine being the center of Temple literature. Last week we talked about so many beautiful things and we’re just going to continue that conversation now. One of the most important things that you will learn from this conversation is when it comes to the most sacred things, they’re often coded in the text that are hard to identify, Until you understand the language, and then when you understand the language. You’ll have eyes to see and ears to hear. You’re going to get more keys to unlock the doors of understanding today as you listen. I hope you can enjoy it as much as I did.
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Where is Heavenly Mother in the Temple, or where should we find Her in the Temple? Join me and David Butler as we break into temple literature and how understanding hebrew can give you keys to understanding more about the Divine Feminine. Dave takes the position that the Book of Mormon is an ancient document and also that the Book of Mormon is a work of temple literature. The Nephite prophets were members of an esoteric lineage that wrote for an audience that they expected to possess eyes to see and ears to hear, and the intended way to understand the meaning of their writings is to read through the lens of our own temple experience. He embodied his early thoughts in this vein in a pair of short books, Plain and Precious Things and The Goodness and the Mysteries, both self-published under the pen name D. John Butler. More recently, he published In the Language of Adam.
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This episode captures a deep, heartfelt conversation between Jessica Woodbury, the host of In Her Image, and guest Christy Spencer. They discuss Christy’s spiritual journey, particularly her connection with Heavenly Mother, her humanitarian work, and personal experiences that shaped her view of divinity. The conversation explores themes of healing, faith, and redefining one's relationship with God through a feminine divine perspective.
Key highlights include:
Christy's Background and Work: Christy shares her decade-long humanitarian career with LDS humanitarian services, where she led impactful initiatives, especially around menstrual health in countries all around the world. Her work was deeply fulfilling, often directed by what she felt was divine guidance, and shaped her understanding of service as a sacred duty.Heavenly Mother: Christy recounts her complex relationship with the concept of "mother" due to personal loss and challenges in her upbringing. She felt a yearning to understand and connect with the feminine aspect of divinity, which deepened as she became a mother herself. She describes instances where she felt Heavenly Mother's presence in her life, adding depth to her faith.Personal Experiences and Faith: Christy describes her journey of healing and empowerment through moments of profound personal revelation, such as a dream about a pad design during her humanitarian work. She believes that God’s guidance often came in feminine tones and through nature, which she considers Heavenly Mother's house.Doctrine of Heavenly Parents: They discuss how understanding God as both a Heavenly Father and Heavenly Mother has reshaped Christy’s perspective. She emphasizes the importance of unity and balance between masculine and feminine divine attributes and advocates for language inclusivity in church settings, believing that recognizing Heavenly Mother expands believers’ perceptions of divinity.Analogies and Spiritual Insights: Christy uses the metaphor of God as a prism to describe her view of God, representing a spectrum of light and color that goes beyond human comprehension. This metaphor reflects her belief that God encompasses vast diversity and complexity, much like a prism reveals the colors within white light.This discussion touches on themes of community, unity, and the personal journey of faith, particularly for women within the Latter-day Saint tradition. Christy’s stories and insights offer a vision of spirituality enriched by a more inclusive view of the divine.
God is a Prism blog post: https://thedispencery.wordpress.com/2021/10/01/god-is-a-prism/
A Mother There blog post: https://thedispencery.wordpress.com/2024/05/12/a-mother-there/
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In this enlightening episode of In Her Image, host Jessica Woodbury dives into a profound conversation with Bethany Brady Spalding and McArthur Krishna about the role of Heavenly Mother in Latter-day Saint theology and the deep, often overlooked, impact of acknowledging Her in doctrine and personal worship. They discuss the disconnect between church teachings and member practices, and how integrating a more holistic view of Heavenly Parents can transform personal spirituality and church culture. With inspiring personal stories, Bethany and MacArthur share their experiences of bringing Heavenly Mother into daily life and teaching. They explore how recognizing Her role affirms the divine potential of women, fosters equal partnership in marriage, and supports a nurturing model of spiritual sovereignty. This episode invites listeners to rediscover and cherish the expansive nature of the Divine Feminine and consider the ways it can bring balance, healing, and joy to their faith journeys.
McArthur and Bethany’s article “Why Heavenly Mother is Essential for Women Understanding their Eternal Destiny”: https://squaretwo.org/Sq2ArticleKrishnaSpaldingEternalDestiny.html#:~:text=If%20the%20theology%20of%20Heavenly%20Mother%20is%20embraced,show%20them%20a%20glorious%20vision%20for%20their%20future
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Today we are republishing an episode from 2022 on the gospel topics essay titled "Mother in Heaven". In it, Kate Gregory and Jessica Woodbury highlight the beautiful gems found in the essay, which confirms the church's doctrine of a Heavenly Mother. This essay was published on October 23, 2015. As we near the 9 year anniversary of its publication, we chose to re-share this episode as the foundation next Sunday's episode, which will explore what would change and how it might look if we fully embraced the doctrines and principles found in this landmark essay. We think you'll love it!
Jessica was invited to write an article pulling out truths from the "Mother in Heaven" essay for Meridian Magazine. Her article can be found at https://latterdaysaintmag.com/what-the-mother-in-heaven-gospel-topics-essay-teaches-us-about-our-eternal-mother/ Feel free to share it, and this episode, far and wide!
Jessica can be found on Instagram as @with.eve.i.partake
Kate and her new work as a hormone practitioner can be found at queenbeehormonehealth.com and @queenbeehormonehealth on Instagram
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Josie Grover, a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, shares her journey of discovering Heavenly Mother and her evolving spirituality. Initially struggling with the doctrine of polygamy, Josie found solace in the hymn "Oh, My Father," which led her to a deeper connection with Heavenly Mother. Her experiences, including a challenging bishopric and the Women's Relief Alliance, highlighted the need for women's empowerment and representation. Josie emphasizes the importance of women finding their divine potential and advocates for greater female presence in church leadership. She finds joy in her spiritual growth and the support of her community.
Venmo for one-time donations: @Jess.Burdette
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In this episode, Jessica Woodbury interviews poet Marianne Paventy about her profound spiritual journey toward a deeper understanding of Heavenly Mother. Marianne shares how her relationship with the Divine Feminine has evolved over time, describing pivotal moments that led her to seek a closer connection with Heavenly Mother. She discusses the inspiration behind her newly published poetry collection, offering listeners an intimate look at the creative process and the spiritual insights she gained along the way. Together, they dive into some of Marianne’s most cherished poems, such as “The Ascent” and “The Throne of God is a Loveseat,” reflecting on the personal experiences and scriptural influences that shaped her work. Join us for this heartfelt conversation on the power of poetry, faith, and the Divine Feminine.
Marianne's book "Walk in Wisdom's Paths" can be purchased here: https://olympiapublishers.com/books/walk-in-wisdoms-paths
Tickets to the Oct 19 event in Eagle, ID: https://walking-with-wisdom.eventcube.io/
Mandy Green’s online classes: https://projectillumination.thinkific.com/
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In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Susan Madsen to discuss the role of women in leadership within The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and how recognizing Heavenly Mother could transform the Church's culture and leadership structures. Susan shares her insights on gender equality in religious and community contexts, offering practical suggestions for how integrating the divine feminine into worship and doctrine could empower both women and men. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation about the future of leadership in the LDS Church.
Susan R. Madsens main website:
https://susanrmadsen.com/index
Unleashing Sister Saints Podcast:
https://open.spotify.com/show/1EDz9mIXhDotTyhEZzp0as?si=AVEyuFUgSTKc0Moi-UjxFw
Utah Women and Leadership Podcast
https://open.spotify.com/show/6S9DnvzcpGLHgPxvqQrqZ7?si=Sc3x3OhJQaWMuvshE3__bw
A Bolder Way Forward website:
https://www.usu.edu/uwlp/a-bolder-way-forward/overview
The primary aim of A Bolder Way Forward is to help more Utah women and girls thrive. Utah women and girls thrive when all aspects of their safety, security, health, and wellbeing are met, allowing them to explore and pursue educational, professional, civic, leadership, and other opportunities according to their interests, and to feel abundant levels of support and a sense of belonging as they do so.
A Future Only God Can See for You: a Guide for Teen and Young Adult Women on Preparing to Lead
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Instagram accounts:
Her main Instagram page
@susanrmadsen
Unleashing Sister Saints
@unleashingsistersaints
A Bolder Way Forward
@bwfutah
Utah Women and Leadership Project
@utwomenleaders
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Join Meg Rittmanic in this expansive interview with Meghan Farner about the Divinely Feminine role in covenants and ordinances.
Sign up for notifications for Meghan’s book “Consider Yourself As Eve: A Guide to Spiritual Development for Women (and the Men Who Love Them)” to be published November 2024:
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Meg’s favorite episodes of Latter-day Disciples podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-93-mothers-feminism-and-priestesshood-with/id1598827209?i=1000632454519
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-127-the-law-of-the-gospel-a-new-view/id1598827209?i=1000660937877
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-83-ancient-egypt-and-seeking-truth-with-jared-rubalcaba/id1598827209?i=1000624538616
Shadow work podcast links:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-her-image-finding-heavenly-mother-in-scripture-scholarship/id1566494543?i=1000659941361
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-her-image-finding-heavenly-mother-in-scripture-scholarship/id1566494543?i=1000642368934
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We are so grateful to Aspen Moore, Rebecca Young, and Carol Robins for providing an inclusive version of the Book of Mormon. Here are some resources they shared during the interview and their Instagram information:
Heavenly Parents: An Inclusive Book of Mormon Reading
The easiest way to read it is on your phone through the Medium app or on your computer @ Medium.com
Those interested can download the Medium app on their phones which has a black background with a white capital M and 1/2 of a lowercase e.
They can also create a free account (scroll down to the bottom of the registration page to find the free option)
and follow Heavenly Parents Project which houses Heavenly Parents: An Inclusive Book of Mormon Reading
Additionally, here are a couple links to resources that have more information about Heavenly Mother from the LDS Church that we used during our discussion.
A Mother There - BYU Studies Article
A Mother in Heaven - Gospel Topics Essay
The Heavenly Parents Book of Mormon instagram page is @heavenly.parents.bom
Rebecca's instagram page is @our.heavenly.parents
Aspen's instagram page is @seeking.her.wisdom
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“For me, I learned about the existence of Heavenly Mother at a relatively young age through experiencing the death of my older brother, Landon. This was a pivotal moment in my life and I actually didn't even know that I was seeking Her out. But ever since then, I've known I have not only a Heavenly Father, but a Heavenly Mother too. That conviction has stayed firm ever since.” - Regan Stewart
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Jen Alvi joins Jessica Woodbury to share how the Restore conference in 2022 by Faith Matters inspired her to create artwork depicting Heavenly Mother. Through the guidance of her friends, she created 9 pieces that have moved viewers into a more personal space with the Divine Mother. These unique pieces combine Jen's mastery of photography, digital art, and hand-painted embellishments Her art will be displayed at this year's Restore conference held September 5th-7th in Sandy Utah.
Jen's website: https://www.jenalvi.com/fine-art1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenalviartMaking-Of Videos:"Mother of All" - https://vimeo.com/830689587"She Is" - https://vimeo.com/838063344
"Aware of Every Tear" - https://vimeo.com/830694456"The Passing" - https://vimeo.com/830693469"Comforting Christ" - https://vimeo.com/815774983"I Am Here" - https://vimeo.com/993122480
"Welcome Home" - https://vimeo.com/993131406"Our Glorious Purpose" - https://vimeo.com/993140168"Hear Her" - https://vimeo.com/993134475Info and tickets for the Restore 2024: https://faithmatters.org/restore-2024/
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Is change possible inside of the organization of the church? If so how? Luann and Meg talk about what it will take for change to happen; and the part that woman can play in the future of the church. Hint the solution to the problem was actually prophesied by Isiah, Luke and modern day prophets. Listen to the end to hear what they say, it might just surprise you.
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What do Isaiah and Instagram have in common? This week we're bringing you a conversation about a prophecy Isaiah gave about our times, on a subject that has hit home for many a woman over the last two months: the role of women in the Church. A large survey recently released showed a societal shift with regard to women leaving religion at significantly higher rates than men. Did Isaiah prophesy of this happening? We address the pains that women are feeling inside religion. We unpack the roadmap Isaiah laid out to help us change the system that is no longer serving our spirituality as women. Following this road map will fulfill an even greater prophecy; a gathering of women in their spiritual power that will bring joy to all humanity. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inherimage/support
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