Summer brings longer days, looser schedules, and quiet opportunities for reflection—but it can also feel a little unsteady without the familiar rhythms of everyday life.

Join Jenny and Lee as they explore what intentional growth looks like in the open, unstructured spaces of the season. From balancing work, play, and rest to nurturing holy habits and practicing daily joyful repentance, this conversation invites you to let summer be a time of grace, gratitude, and gentle renewal.

Whether you’re soaking in family time, creating moments of connection, or simply catching your breath, there’s room here for peace and purpose.

Resources Used In This Episode:

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Karen Fish, 7 Simple Ways to Add a Bit of Structure to Your Kids’ Summer

A Month of Summer Fun, July 2013, Friend

“Mom, I’m Bored,” The Rock Star Parent Blog

Russell M Nelson, Spiritual Momentum, Apr 2022 GC

S. Mark Palmer, Return unto Me… that I May Heal You, Apr 2025 GC

Jeffrey R. Holland, Making Your Life a Soul-Stirring Journey of Personal Growth, Liahona, Dec 2018

Rebecca L Craven, Removing the Feeling of Falling Short, You Are Loved: Inspiring Messages for Women, Deseret Book, 2024 and BYU Women’s Conference, May 4, 2023.

Chapters:

00:00 Welcome to Summer Reflections

04:41 Childhood vs. Parenting Summers

09:19 The Growth Mindset of Summer

14:50 Maintaining Holy Habits

18:27 The Pressure of 18 Summers

22:44 Intentional Growth in Unstructured Time

29:34 Creating Structure in Summer

35:16 Balancing Work, Play, and Rest

41:31 Embracing the Freedom of Time

48:26 Closing Thoughts and Gratitude

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.