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How do we create an environment where our kids feel safe enough to be fully honest with us, especially when it comes to tough topics like pornography or chastity?

I share a recent conversation with one of my sons and how it made me reflect on the role we, as parents, play in encouraging honesty. Spoiler alert: it’s not just about what our kids are doing, but how we react when they open up to us. I’ll talk about my own mistakes, how I used to try to control everything, and what I’ve learned about the importance of calming my own nerves and really listening.

I also reference a powerful episode from Faith Matters where Joseph Grenny talks about letting go of the idea of the “brochure family” and trusting that “all is well” even when things feel messy.

Tune in as I share some practical tips for how we can be more available, notice our reactions, and ultimately, create a space where our kids can feel safe being honest.

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In this episode of LDS Missionary Moms, Michelle Evans shares insights on navigating the emotional and spiritual transitions of missionary life—both for missionaries and their families. Drawing on her brother’s military experience, Michelle explains how structured transitions can reduce the challenges when missionaries leave home and return after service.

With practical tips for preparing families, staying connected during the mission, and easing the re-entry process, Michelle offers valuable advice for creating smoother transitions. Featuring quotes from Elder David A. Bednar, President Thomas S. Monson, and Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, this episode provides faith-based strategies for navigating these pivotal moments.

Key Takeaways:

• How structured transitions can ease emotional strain
• Preparing for departure and welcoming missionaries home
• Staying spiritually connected throughout the mission journey

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In this episode, I discuss a challenge many missionary moms face: learning to distinguish between spiritual promptings and the fear responses from our nervous systems. I share a personal story about watching my son get trampled during a rodeo and how my instinct to gather my kids in safety was driven by my nervous system’s need to protect, not necessarily by the Spirit.

Joined by my brother Travis, we talk about how our emotions, especially fear and anxiety, can sometimes feel like spiritual promptings when, in reality, they’re just part of our natural, protective instincts. We discuss how embracing all emotions—fear, joy, sadness—is key to managing these experiences with resilience. We’ll explore practical tools for calming your nervous system and understanding when it’s the Spirit guiding you versus your body reacting to stress.

Key Takeaways:

• Embracing your emotions instead of resisting them can help you discern between fear and spiritual guidance.
• Tools to calm your mind and body during emotionally intense moments.
• How to lean into the discomfort of letting go while trusting the Spirit.

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