Carol McConkie | "There Is More That Unites Us Than Separates Us"

Carol McConkie | "There Is More That Unites Us Than Separates Us"

Author: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints July 28, 2021 Duration: 47:33
"We don't have to think the same to love people; we just have to love people." Sister Carol McConkie, a former counselor in the Young Women general presidency, shares this and other valuable insights as she reflects on representing Latter-day Saint Charities as a missionary assigned to the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. Carol shares the Church's efforts to join with other leaders and organizations around the world with the intent to do good and care for those who are suffering and at risk, including the world's most vulnerable women and children. Opening up about her struggle with anxiety and homesickness, Carol also shares how we can turn to the Savior for strength and power when faced with overwhelming tasks or heavy burdens. Resources: • Sister Carol F. McConkie biography https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/carol-f-mcconkie • Church Newsroom article about McConkie's call to the United Nations https://news-gb.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/former-young-women-general-officer-called-to-serve-as-latter-day-saint-charities-liaison-to-the-un-in-switzerland?imageView=ElderAndSisterMcConkie.jpg • Latter-day Saint Charities website https://www.latterdaysaintcharities.org/ • Latter-day Saint Charities Maternal and Newborn Care https://www.latterdaysaintcharities.org/what-we-do/neonatal-resuscitation?lang=eng • Latter-day Saint Charities: How to Help https://www.latterdaysaintcharities.org/how-to-help/volunteer-locally?lang=eng

Within the vast tapestry of faith, individual voices create the most enduring threads. The Latter-day Saint Women Podcast focuses on these voices, weaving together personal narratives and spiritual insights from women across the globe. This isn't a lecture series, but a collection of conversations and stories that feel like sitting down with a thoughtful friend. You'll hear from historians exploring the lives of pioneering women whose choices helped build communities, and you'll listen to contemporary members discuss how they navigate modern challenges with gospel principles. Each episode of this podcast feels grounded and real, addressing topics like resilience, service, discipleship, and personal revelation through the lens of everyday experience. The common thread is a lived faith, presented without pretense. It’s a space for reflection on what it means to be a woman of faith in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, connecting the legacy of the past with the living testimony of the present. Tuning in regularly, you encounter a diverse chorus of perspectives, each contributing to a richer understanding of spiritual life. The discussions here are meant to uplift, validate, and sometimes gently challenge, always centering on the personal journey within a shared belief. This podcast naturally finds its home in moments of quiet contemplation or daily routine, offering substance and connection.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

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Duration: 50:20
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Duration: 47:21
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Duration: 32:49
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Elaine S. Dalton | The Women I Prayed For [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:38
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Wendy Ulrich | Finding Hope in Uncertainty [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:45
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Duration: 35:59
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Amy Wright | Not a Story About Cancer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:03
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Jenny Reeder | Understanding Emma Smith [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:12
"Sometimes things don't turn out the way we think they should, but that's ok because we can rework things, we can be flexible, we can walk through the mud a little bit, we can cross a frozen river, we can do anything tha…