The Mormon Handshake
I grew up in the church, so was well indoctrinated in Mormon hand-shake culture. I knew that as I entered the chapel, a man—whether I knew him or not—would put his hand out for...
Author: Spunky
Domestic violence in the church: When women are believed, change will happen
Tonight, hundreds of people are expected to gather in North Sydney (Australia) to talk about how church communities can take action on domestic violence. Last year’s event, called Time to Listen, was organised by...
Sisterhood on Mother’s Day (and Book Reviews!)
It was more than a decade ago, and I was in a new branch, and just called to be a Relief Society Teacher. I wasn’t thrilled. I had only recently found the Exponent Blog...
Mormon Woman Places Second in Boston Marathon
A Mormon woman came in second place in the Boston marathon. It was only the second time she’d ever run a marathon. My husband and I used her and this accomplishment as an example...
How the Church Influenced the Future Prime Minister
Though she no longer considers herself Mormon, the Prime Minister of New Zealand talks about how the church influenced her and possibly helped her confidence: “I can’t separate out who I am from the...
“Meditations on Belief”- Announcing the Church’s 11th International Art Competition
The Church History Museum is now accepting submissions for the 11th International Art Competition. The submission period will be open from February 1, 2018, until June 1, 2018. You can submit your artwork online. We...
Book Review: Certain Women by Linda K. Burton
Certain Women was a talk given by Linda K. Burton in the April 2017 General Conference. We have already addressed the talk here. (spoiler: we liked it!) This book is something that is...
IWD Series 2018 Book Review: Seasons of Change
I am not sure what I was expecting when I began reading Seasons of Change. But somehow, having now read it, I feel like I have changed. Become wiser. Become happier. And found something...
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