In this episode of Be Faithful I sit down with licensed clinical mental health counselor Niki Olsen (LDS Mental Health Co.) for a powerful, Spirit-led conversation about mental health, anxiety, trauma, and hearing the Spirit through life’s chaos.

Together, we explore how faith in Jesus Christ and mental health skills work together, why therapy does not weaken faith, and how anxiety, panic attacks, medication, and emotional overwhelm can affect our ability to feel the Spirit. Niki shares gospel-centered insights on the natural man, repentance as a daily returning to Christ, and how to access the Savior’s enabling power even in moments of fear and emotional pain.

This episode offers hope for anyone struggling with anxiety, PTSD, depression, emotional exhaustion, or spiritual numbness, and for those seeking to strengthen their relationship with Jesus Christ while caring for their mental health.

Link to class: https://www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/hearhim

To contact me email: Lauren.befaithful@gmail.com

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In this episode of Be Faithful, I sit down with Tiffany Larson, CEO of Days for Girls International, a global nonprofit dedicated to ending period poverty and restoring dignity, health, and opportunity to women and girls around the world. Tiffany shares her inspiring journey—from studying international development, to traveling to more than a dozen countries each year, to leading an organization that has already reached 3.7 million women and girls across 145 countries.Together, we explore the realities of period poverty, the cultural beliefs that keep girls from school, the life-changing education Days for Girls provides, and how the gospel of Jesus Christ teaches that serving others can empower you to be more than you ever imagined. Tiffany also opens up about: • The miraculous origins of Days for Girls • Real stories from women • Why menstrual health education is as crucial as the product itself • How faith, service, and the gospel of Jesus Christ give her strength • Her recent health miracle that allowed her to represent Days for Girls at the Giving Machines launch • How God empowers His daughters to change the worldIf you’ve ever wondered how you can support girls, strengthen women, or make a meaningful global impact—this episode will inspire you deeply.Support Days for Girls:

Website:https: https://www.daysforgirls.org/

Annual Reports: https://www.daysforgirls.org/annual-reports/Intro Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qe5eEoSiW-M

Find a Giving Machine Near You: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/welcome/christmas/light-the-world/giving-machines?lang=eng

In this episode of Be Faithful, I sit down with theologian, historian, and Mormon feminist scholar Maxine Hanks to explore the history of women in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and in early Christianity. My perspective comes from a traditionalist angle - so I wanted to talk to an active feminist to gain more perspective and a better understanding of our sisters who might be struggling with certain things in the church.We talk about:🌿 The original leadership roles and spiritual authority LDS women held🌿 How early women participated in blessings, healing, and priesthood-adjacent work🌿 Why women’s roles changed after Joseph Smith’s death🌿 What “preside” really means in the Family Proclamation🌿 How women can reclaim confidence in their divine identity and spiritual gifts🌿 The importance of personal revelation, divine guidance, and trusting God through church change

Maxine shares decades of research, her story of excommunication and return to the Church, and the deep spiritual insight she’s gained along the way. This episode offers clarity, comfort, context, and hope — whether you’re faithful, questioning, feminist, traditional, or somewhere in between.

Talk by Dallin H Oaks "The Keys and Authority of The Priesthood" https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2014/04/the-keys-and-authority-of-the-priesthood?lang=engMissing woman in the Bible - Deseret News Article:https://www.deseret.com/education/2025/11/08/stunning-find-meet-the-missing-woman-in-the-bible-rediscovered-by-a-byu-researcher/Maxine's Book: Women in Authority: Re-emerging Mormon Feminism:https://www.signaturebooks.com/books/p/women-and-authorityFor more information visit: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/?lang=engorWebsite: https://www.ComeUntoChrist.orgTo contact Be Faithful email: lauren.befaithful@gmail.com

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