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

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: 47:33
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Sheri Dew | The Immeasurable Influence of Women of Faith [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:21
Through stories from her personal life, professional experiences, and Church service, Sheri Dew illustrates how we can increase our spiritual capacity to receive revelation and better understand our own unique personal m…
Andrea Veronica Munoz Spannaus | The Lord Multiplies Our Efforts [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:49
Have you ever felt overwhelmed or stressed from a Church calling, assignment, or in your efforts to live the gospel of Jesus Christ? In this episode, Andrea Veronica Munoz Spannuas, Relief Society Advisory Council Member…
Elaine S. Dalton | The Women I Prayed For [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:38
"The young women who are now the young adult women and the mothers and the leaders in the church are doing and becoming exactly what I prayed they would become and do. It is such a joy for me to see that and to see these…
Wendy Ulrich | Finding Hope in Uncertainty [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:45
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Melissa Inouye | Can You Name Five Women In Church History? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:59
Can you name five women from Church History? In this episode, Church historian and Harvard PhD Melissa Inouye shares the intentional effort to include Latter-day Saint women in the Church's Global Histories project, with…
Amy Wright | Not a Story About Cancer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:03
"This isn't a story about cancer, it's a story about coming to know our Savior." In this episode, Sister Amy Wright, the new second counselor in the Primary general presidency, teaches how we can rely on the sanctifying,…
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…