Welcome to the Sisters On The Front Lines podcast! I'm your host Madi Davis. With this podcast, I hope to:
Unite with Christ to combat the shame surrounding young women struggling with pornography,
Encourage other young women to share their stories,
Provide listeners with more tools and weapons to fortify their stance on the front lines in the war against pornography,
In this episode, we are joined by Dr Nathan Leonhardt. He is an assistant professor of Family Life at BYU. Nathan enjoys sports, arts and stories of all forms! Dr Leonhardt shares with us how married couples can approach the topic of pornography in marriage. The way the couple addresses it can be crucial to their relationship. He touches on the importance of having empathy for your partner in times of honesty and recovery. He teaches us different types of love and how to recognize them. In addition, he shares with us his research in long term marital sexuality for those that have used pornography. Give this episode a listen to be edified!
In this episode, Chandler Rogers shares with us an app, Relay-Do Recovery Smarter. You’ve been struggling alone for too long. Whether you're trying to quit addiction, break an unwanted habit, or find healing through a difficult challenge, it can be tough to struggle in isolation. Relay makes it easy to find a strong support system to help you be successful. Give this episode a listen to learn more!! https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.jointribe
In this episode, you get to meet the new Sisters On The Front Lines Team! Fynlee, Maddy, and Camri. I know you will love them just as much as I do! Don't worry, episodes will still be uploaded regularly. :) My goodness, the past 6 months have been some of the best of my life! Thank you all for your continued support. I'm headed out to serve a mission for the Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints until April 2025! Keep up the good fight my friends. Fynlee's Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0QcY1lJlCf8oAtjnRFx5AU?si=c82946800e6e46ba Email me! Davis.madelyn@missionary.org
.In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Chelom Leavitt, a professor at BYU in the School of Family Life. Her research is centered mindfulness and sex and about how slowing down can benefit both partners. Dr. Leavitt has a passion for relationship education and mindfulness. Has pornography distorted my view of healthy sex? What other effect may it have on me? What resources do I have? How does being mindful help me in my use of porn and intimacy with a partner? Find out in this episode & her other media written, to learn more about this topic! Thank you for joining me Dr. Leavitt and thank you for the work and effort you’ve put into research and educate on this topic!
In this episode, we're joined by Camri Burrell, a 21 year old return missionary that shares her experiences in HEALING from the effects of pornography, even on her mission. She gives her thoughts on the difference between "perfect" VS "whole". She shares her story of finding hope in Jesus when it seemed all hope was lost. She discovered peace & HEALING THROUGH CHRIST & continues to seek that in her journey to overcome pornography. Camri has an article in the Liahona & the Young Adult Weekly where she shares her experiences!! Check it out with the link below! Had Pornography Ruined My Ability to Feel and Give Love?https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/liahona/2023/08/digital-only-young-adults/had-pornography-ruined-my-ability-to-feel-and-give-love?lang=eng Do you have a story to share? Do you know someone who might make a good guest on the podcast? Email us at sistersonthefrontlines@gmail.com or DM our IG page: @sistersonthefrontlines