Liz Darger | Seeing The Divinity In Others

Liz Darger | Seeing The Divinity In Others

Author: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints August 11, 2021 Duration: 49:24
"Our world is really divisive, and it's really easy to think, "How are we going to fix this?" President Nelson has talked to each of us about what we can do to help gather Israel on both sides of the veil, and I believe uniting is part of that. If we each can be more intentional about the relationships in our sphere of influence and seeking to better understand the lived experiences of others, then I think that is how the world changes." Join us this week as we talk with Liz Darger, Young Women Advisory Council member and BYU senior associate athletic director. Liz teaches the importance of understanding and truly believing in our own divinity and the divine identity of others as beloved children of Heavenly Parents. Sharing stories from her involvement in the NCAA Common Ground Initiative, Liz provides concrete ideas for making connections and becoming invested in the lives of friends, neighbors, ward members, and family who may believe or live differently. Offering loving counsel to women who may feel a disconnect from God, Liz shares advice for individuals who are struggling to receive a confirmation of their own divine identity or purpose. Finally, Liz shares her special connection with her grandmother, Arlene B. Darger, who served as the first counselor to Sister Elaine A. Cannon in the general Young Women presidency from 1978-1984. Resources: Liz Darger May 2021 BYU Devotional, "To Receive, to Covenant, and to Minister" https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/liz-darger/receive-covenant-minister/ Liz Darger 2021 BYU Women's Conference Women's Conference Session, "Bridges, Not Barricades: Fostering Understanding and Unity in a Divisive World" (paid registration required to view) https://womensconference.byu.edu/2021-digital-event LDS Living "All In" Podcast- Liz Darger: Establishing Home-Court Advantage https://www.ldsliving.com/pages/allin-e135-liz-darger-establishing-home-court-advantage Transcript: https://preview.churchofjesuschrist.org/inspiration/latter-day-saints-channel/bc/mormon-channel/images/audio/lds-women/pdf/Liz-Darger.pdf?lang=eng

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Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

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Podcast Episodes
107. Bonus Episode - At Home in Relief Society [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:43
Relief Society is a place where women of diverse backgrounds and experiences come together in unity to create a spiritual home and grow closer to Jesus Christ. Join hosts Karlie Guymon and Shalyn Back for a special bonus…
106. Bonus Episode: "Every Sister and Every Talent Is Needed" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:09
Every sister and every talent is needed to build the kingdom of God. Join hosts Karlie Guymon and Shalyn Back for a special bonus episode with President Jean Bingham, Sister Sharon Eubank, and Sister Reyna Aburto of the…
105. Bonus Episode: Relief Society General Presidency on "Belonging" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:51
Tracy is a foster mom, heartsick and fearful about the sweet boy she has grown to love as her son. McKaylee is a 22-year-old stake Relief Society president who is confused and angry when the Lord doesn't grant her heartf…
104. Kristin Yee | What Faith Looks Like [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:23
Life has taught Kristin Yee how to "jump": to leave her comfort zone and leap into the unknown, trusting in God's love and perfect plan. Following a spiritual prompting to leave art school in San Francisco, Kristin's jou…
103. Camille Fronk Olson | Learning from Women in the Old Testament [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:03
There are more than 150 women named or referenced in the Bible, with dozens of female characters in the Old Testament alone. While not small in number, many of these women are not well known, and some are misunderstood a…
102. Lauren Barnes | The Divine Gift of Our Bodies [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:17
How can we develop a healthier body image as Latter-day Saint women despite beauty norms and pressures in the world today? How can we help the young women and girls around us learn to treasure the divine gift of their bo…
101. Keith Erekson | Questions and Doubt, Answers and Peace [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:24
If you have chosen to live a life of faith in Jesus Christ, it is likely you will experience times when your faith is challenged. Church historian and author Keith Erekson joins us to discuss how faithful women and men t…
100. Sharlene Miner | A Path I Couldn't See From the Beginning [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:05
As a 25-year-old, single graduate of Brigham Young University with a degree in music, Sharlene wanted to attend medical school. She was told by friends and mentors that her deeply-held desire to marry and have children w…
99. Kathryn Reynolds | No Such Thing As "Plan B" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:35
When things don't work out the way we want them to, we may think it requires we accept a lesser reward - a Plan B. But Relief Society advisory council member Kathryn Reynolds believes there is no such thing as a "Plan B"…
98. Jen Allen | RootsTech - Connecting Families Past and Present [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:51
Jen Allen, director of events for FamilySearch, shares how RootsTech connects people from all over the world, regardless of religious affiliation, with each other and with their ancestors. She gives insight into how the…