In this heartfelt conversation, Marla shares her personal journey of faith and her passion for the divine role of women in the gathering of Israel.

Together, we explore the unique spiritual gifts women carry, the balance of motherhood and discipleship, and how daily holy habits like scripture study shape and strengthen our connection with God.

Marla reminds us that everyone's faith journey is personal—and there’s no such thing as “too late” to build a relationship with Jesus Christ. She offers insights on overcoming shame, nurturing faith in children, and finding simple, doable ways to connect with God every day.

We also discuss the importance of creating a supportive community where women can stand together as visible disciples of Christ.

Whether you're in the midst of motherhood, seeking a deeper personal faith, or feeling called to gather and uplift others, this episode is filled with encouragement, truth, and grace.

Find and Follow Marla: @marlalovesjesus

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Marla's Journey

02:39 The Role of Women in the Gathering of Israel

05:21 Marla's Personal Awakening and Passion

08:23 Time Management and Divine Guidance

11:33 Building a Foundation on Jesus Christ

14:26 Trials as a Pathway to Faith

17:17 Early Influences and Spiritual Development

20:22 The Importance of Personal Relationships with God

25:06 Embracing a Shame-Free Environment

25:30 Nurturing Faith in Children

31:42 Fluidity of Holy Habits

33:52 Conversations with Biblical Figures

38:30 The Power of Scripture in Daily Life

39:29 Creating a Community of Women

45:01 The Call for Women to Stand Up

47:06 Connecting with Marla

New episodes are released every Wednesday morning.

To invite Jenny and Lee to speak at your fireside, devotional, Relief Society activity or other event, email them at jennyandlee@thedentsinmyarmor.com. They love invitations to speak either in person or virtually.

In this episode of our new short-form podcast, Everyday Warriors, we introduce you to Courtney B.

Courtney is from Canada and a BYU student studying business. She served a mission in the south of France in the France Leon Mission.

As you listen to Courtney, it will be easy to see how she lives safely, and intentionally, within her covenants every single day- no matter what happens.

If there is someone you would like to see featured in an upcoming Everyday Warriors episode, please email us at jennyandlee@thedentsinmyarmor.com.

New episodes every Monday.

Join Jenny and Lee as they sit down with Bridger Pennington—entrepreneur, fund manager, and founder of Fund Launch—as he shares his journey from launching small businesses in college to running multi-million-dollar investment funds.

Bridger opens up about the profound impact of personal hardship, including the loss of his brother, and how these experiences shaped his mindset around work, faith, and purpose. He challenges common beliefs about balance, emphasizes the power of self-talk and ownership, and explains why leaning into meaningful work brings true satisfaction.

This conversation weaves together themes of entrepreneurship, family values, leadership, and spiritual growth, offering listeners both practical wisdom and heartfelt encouragement to be "all in"—in business, life, and faith.

Find and Follow Bridger Pennington:

Instagram https: @bridger_pennington

YouTube: @bridger_pennington

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Tiktok: @bridger_pennington

Linkedin: @bridger_pennington

Free Gift For Our Listeners from Bridger to learn more about funds: www.altst.comResources Used In This Episode:

Gary E. Stevenson, General Conference April 2021, Hearts Knit Together - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

David A. Bednar, Priesthood Leadership, Argentina, Feb. 2016, 'There's no such thing as balance': Elder Bednar shares an object …

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Bridger Pennington

03:43 Bridger's Journey into Finance

10:20 The Importance of Work and Purpose

17:18 Overcoming Personal Hardships

26:01 Transforming Pain into Purpose

29:20 The Power of Spiritual Experiences

30:58 Mental Frames: Victim, Survivor, Hero

36:57 Balancing Life's Demands

44:09 Defining True Success

New episodes are released every Wednesday morning.

To invite Jenny and Lee to speak at your fireside, devotional, Relief Society activity or other event, email them at jennyandlee@thedentsinmyarmor.com. They love invitations to speak either in person or virtually.