Spiritually Minded Women Podcast
Religion & Spirituality:Christianity
In early 2020, Lynnette Sheppard was called to be a Relief Society president. She was already feeling inadequate and then the pandemic hit along with many personal trials including family challenges and business struggles. By January 2021, Lynnette felt she was drowning but received a clear message from God, “Lynnette, it’s not about what you do.” In this interview, Lynnette shares what the prompting meant to her and how it led her to start helping other women of faith. Overall, Lynnette discusses how she came to know that God carries the weight of His work and it doesn’t have to feel heavy to us.
Journal Questions
How can you say “yes” to God? Lynnette shared she has learned she can do more when she involves God in the things she is doing. How have you seen your reliance on your Heavenly Parents increase your capacity to do something you didn’t think you could do? Record how that experience helped you.
I’ve noticed a pattern in my life. The pattern is this: when I feel overwhelmed by anything, it is usually because I am relying on myself instead of God. I have learned to be aware of this and to course correct when overwhelm creeps in. Where are you feeling overwhelmed in your life? How can you look up and allow Him to carry the burden?
What do you need when you feel yourself in a downward spiral? Lynnette shared the practical things she does to help her regain momentum. Her list included taking things one day at a time, writing in her journal, moving her body, sleeping, opening a window and sharing with a friend. What are the things that help you when you feel low? Write your own list of things to do for yourself when you need to remember to look up.
Episode Links
SMM 028: Not Comparing The Way You Love + Owning Your Spiritual Gifts || Tessa Brown
SMM 027: Letting Children Have Agency + Building Lasting Family Traditions || Alisse Coil
SMM 026: Parenting a Strong Willed Child + Showing Children Their Worth || Lynnette Sheppard
SMM 025: Mothering a Child with Mental Illness || Amanda Louder
SMM 024: Letting Go of Expectations + Being Intentional in Motherhood || Crystalee Beck
SMM 023: Overcoming Weaknesses + Using Humor in Motherhood || Cheryl Cardall
SMM 022: Accepting God’s Plan + Overcoming Feeling Unworthy Before God || Reagan Ogle
SMM 021: Chasing Your Dreams + Turning to God in Post-Partum Depression || Amanda Anderson
SMM 020: What I’m Learning About Following the Spirit + Making Connections in Ministering
SMM 019: Connection Through Trials + The Power of Vulnerability to Bring Women Together || Danelle Beckstrand
SMM 018: Divorce + Blending Families + Coming Back to God in Motherhood || Tarrin Pendergrass
SMM 017: Life as a Military Family + Appreciating Motherhood After Infertility + Trusting God's Timing || Noralee Jones
SMM 016: Practical Scripture Study for Moms + How to Go In Instead of Out to Find Peace || Courtney Casper
SMM 015: Balance + Overcoming Feelings of Failure + True Self-Care in Motherhood || Elise Curtis
SMM 014: How to Recognize God in Simple Ways + Battle Loneliness and Negative Thoughts || Michelle Garfield
SMM 013: Overcoming Anger + Showing Faith When Your Motherhood Plan is Not God's Plan || Misty Trendler
SMM 012: Five Ways to Become a More Spiritually Minded Mom Challenge
SMM 011: Being Enough + How Motherhood Helps You Understand God's Love || Lisa Andersen
SMM 010: Being Open About Mental Illness in Motherhood + When You Don't Know If God is Your Partner || Ally Hayward
SMM 009: From Adoptee to Birth Mother, A Motherhood Story Shaped by Adoption + Love || Jori Reid
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