Dear Daughters of God

This episode of 'Dear Daughters of God', hosted by Stephanie Eccles, explores the theme of 'Finding your purpose: Stephanie shares her own journey of discovering purpose through scripture and prayer, highlighting a specific moment where a verse from the Book of Mormon deeply resonated with her, reminding her of her divine mission. The episode features a special guest, Kasia Haroldson, who shares her inspiring story from growing up in communist Poland, finding the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and eventually moving to the United States. Through tales of hardship, faith, and divine intervention, the episode emphasizes the importance of understanding one's divine purpose and the strength that comes from family connections The story concludes with Kasia's touching, efforts to aid her sister, and a miraculous tale of healing and spiritual awakening. The episode concludes with Haroldson’s touching song 'Little Dove', inspired by personal loss and her spiritual journey. Thanks for listening! I'm on Instagram as deardaughtersofgod. Follow me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/invites/contact/?i=1iyjqx0cq4kbk&utm_content=qr66nqv

Resilience, Faith, and Triumph: Sarah Mabey's Journey Beyond Abuse and Loss This episode of 'Dear Daughters of God' features the life journey of Sarah Mabey. An abusive online relationship left her with a diminished sense of self-worth. She manages to escape with the aid of "new" friends. Despite a tragic future loss, and facing numerous challenges, Sarah never loses hope. She receives divine guidance and is reminded of God's love and her divine worth. https://open.spotify.com/episode/64U4cqhF3eZ8TXU3VerW7C?si=dSrt8JWpRlSIbr7F_B33uA Thanks for listening! I'm on Instagram as deardaughtersofgod. Follow me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/invites/contact/?i=1iyjqx0cq4kbk&utm_content=qr66nqv

In this inspiring episode of 'Dear Daughters of God', host Stephanie Eccles dives deeper into the lives of Aka and Sio Setefano who share their transformative journey from drug suppliers to federal prison inmates to now leading a life rooted in faith. Hear about their unique prison experiences, the struggles they faced, the value of side jobs in prison, their learning during solitary confinement, and how faith guided them throughout. Aka shares her story of having her job reinstated after her confession and repentance. The interview, filled with personal anecdotes, wraps up with the couple's favorite scriptures and reflections on their lives now. Drawing parallels between the biblical figure Joseph of Egypt and Aka and Sio Setefano's experiences, Stephanie explores the theme of trusting God during trials. This episode gives us a profound insight into the transformative power of faith and repentance, even in the most challenging circumstances. Thanks for listening! I'm on Instagram as deardaughtersofgod. Follow me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/invites/contact/?i=1iyjqx0cq4kbk&utm_content=qr66nqv

The episode starts with Stephanie's own experience during the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic, discussing the struggles of doing church at home, online education, and unexpected health scares, while balancing her demanding work and personal anxieties. She then shares the anticipation of the birth of her new grandson, which was disrupted due to Covid-19 exposure. The episode then delves into the story of a woman named Aka, who shares her personal journey from a troubled past in American Samoa to eventual conviction and redemption. Meeting Aka in a church service during a trip to Maui, Stephanie draws parallels between her experiences with her faith and Aka's journey of redemption. Thanks for listening! I'm on Instagram as deardaughtersofgod. Follow me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/invites/contact/?i=1iyjqx0cq4kbk&utm_content=qr66nqv

Dear Daughters of God, Episode 9: A Story of Hope Amidst Tragedy and Unfairness In this episode, the host Stephanie Eccles, an educator, counselor, school administrator and natural storyteller from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints, shares a heartbreaking story of a tragic event in her school, Excelsior Academy, where two students were victims of a familicide. She recounts her struggle with the darkness of the situation, and a subsequent spiritual experience that restored her faith. The episode underscores the vital importance and healing power of faith, specifically in the Atonement of Savior Jesus Christ. The episode concludes with a beautiful song and a dedication to those affected by the tragedy. 100-year sentence ordered for Utah teen who killed family seeking 'clean slate' | KSL.com Thanks for listening! I'm on Instagram as deardaughtersofgod. Follow me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/invites/contact/?i=1iyjqx0cq4kbk&utm_content=qr66nqv

Is Greg's threat a serious one or is this a phase? Why does that assignment keep coming to Dianne's mind? How is she going to make this all work? These are all questions Dianne asks herself in this saga of marriage and motherhood. Listen in to see how Dianne finds the answers. Thanks for listening! I'm on Instagram as deardaughtersofgod. Follow me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/invites/contact/?i=1iyjqx0cq4kbk&utm_content=qr66nqv

Dear Daughters of God, Episode 7: Have you ever been in a place, when out of no where, someone says something so off color, that it makes you want to cringe and disappear? It leaves you wondering, did he just say that? What about the one he addressed with a facial malady? How does she take it? What happens next? But the tension does not end there. Just when it all seems to have settled down a crazed fit is about to erupt in your dorm room in front of your roommates. How does a facial malady, menopause, and 30 years of time affect the perspective of this painful and absurd situation? Tune in to hear the rest of the story. Thanks for listening! I'm on Instagram as deardaughtersofgod. Follow me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/invites/contact/?i=1iyjqx0cq4kbk&utm_content=qr66nqv

Have you wondered about the significance of the human body and spirit together? What does the Savior, Jesus Christ's experience on this earth, teach us about the importance of embodiment? Tune in as we explore Savannah Eccles Johnston's piece "Embodiment of a Core Doctrine" to learn more about our roles as women in the Plan of Salvation. The full article is found on Squaretwo.org Thanks for listening! I'm on Instagram as deardaughtersofgod. Follow me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/invites/contact/?i=1iyjqx0cq4kbk&utm_content=qr66nqv

Do you know someone who seems to have it all together? They are just so good at what they do that they could not possibly have had any trouble in life. That description fits our featured guest, Nancy DeMello but in fact she has had trouble. Tune in to hear how she makes it through the most difficult of circumstances. How did she get to her place of success today? Thanks to the support of Scripture Plus on YouTube and the host Dr. Taylor Halvorson. https://youtu.be/u-ghcxHRKRU Thanks for listening! I'm on Instagram as deardaughtersofgod. Follow me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/invites/contact/?i=1iyjqx0cq4kbk&utm_content=qr66nqv

Have you ever been asked to do the impossible? Did you make it work? From brain surgery to the American Revolution. How can we relate to our forefathers and mothers that were winging it to bring us Freedom? Tune in to find out how it all comes together. Thanks for listening! I'm on Instagram as deardaughtersofgod. Follow me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/invites/contact/?i=1iyjqx0cq4kbk&utm_content=qr66nqv

There are times on this earth when we need extra comfort from the Lord. This need is sometimes answered with angels. Whether they are earthly angels or heavenly angels. He wants us to feel His peace. This is a link to the Scriptureplus Instagram page explaining the temple endowment ceremony. https://www.instagram.com/reel/CtHXIEEgrGI/?igshid=MTc4MmM1YmI2Ng== Here is a link to an explanation of the endowment ceremony from the Church of Jesus Christ's website. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/temples/what-is-temple-endowment?lang=eng Let me help you share your story. Write me at DeardaughtersofGod@gmail.com Thanks for listening! I'm on Instagram as deardaughtersofgod. Follow me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/invites/contact/?i=1iyjqx0cq4kbk&utm_content=qr66nqv

Why are we so drawn to perfectionism? Is it the influence of social media? Do we bring this pressure on each other? How is perfectionism different than becoming perfected in Christ? "Tune in" to hear an obsession with perfectionism gone wrong. Thanks for listening! I'm on Instagram as deardaughtersofgod. Follow me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/invites/contact/?i=1iyjqx0cq4kbk&utm_content=qr66nqv

Can perfectionism bring value to our lives? A humorous story of insane demands made by an obsessive artist in the world of Ballet, gives us a reason to wonder. What about from the perspective of a young girl whose mother has a facial malady. She watches as her mother stands with courage and strength in public but suffers behind closed doors. In the end, it is the faith of her mother and then her own that brings meaning and understanding to the good and the bad of perfectionism. Thanks for listening! I'm on Instagram as deardaughtersofgod. Follow me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/invites/contact/?i=1iyjqx0cq4kbk&utm_content=qr66nqv