In this powerful episode of The Dents in My Armor, Lee and Jenny sit down with Jill McAuley to discuss her remarkable journey of faith, resilience, and healing.

After a devastating car accident left her a quadriplegic, Jill discovered that trials are not just obstacles but opportunities for transformation.

She shares how faith in Christ has helped her navigate adversity, how grace plays a vital role in healing, and why vulnerability is essential for connection.

Jill’s insights on finding purpose in pain, trusting God’s timeline, and allowing others to serve us will leave you inspired and uplifted.

Join us for an unforgettable conversation about hope, identity, and the power of long effort in the same direction.

Resources Used In This Episode:

Opening Up by Writing It Down: Third Edition - Guilford Press

Find Jill on Instagram and also as a contributor on Unshaken Saints and Women Who Choose Faith accounts.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Jill McAuley

01:48 Jill's Journey and Transformation

04:22 Shifting Mindsets: From Trials to Transformation

09:20 Becoming Through Overcoming

14:26 Finding Purpose in Pain

19:39 Grace in the Journey

25:07 Trusting God's Timeline

29:06 Healing Through Vulnerability

35:17 Serving Through Suffering

39:06 Healing vs. Wholeness

41:12 First Steps to Healing

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

Easter is more than just a day of celebration—it reflects the journey we all experience in life.

In this episode, Jenny and Lee explore the emotional depth of Good Friday, the uncertainty of Silent Saturday, and the hope of Resurrection Sunday.

They share personal experiences of grief and loss, discussing how faith, remembrance, and support help us navigate life's most difficult moments. Together, they reflect on the significance of mourning with others, allowing space for sorrow, and trusting that joy will come.

Whether you're in the midst of your own "Friday" or waiting in the silence of "Saturday," this conversation will remind you that "Sunday will come."

Resources Used In The Episode:

John 11:35-45

Helaman 5:12

Psalms 30:5

Isaiah 53:4-5

Joseph B Wirthlin, Sunday Will Come , October 2006 General Conference

Russell M. Nelson, The Doors of Death, April 1992 General Conference

Jeffrey R. Holland, The First Great Commandment, October 2012 General Conference

Ricardo P Gimenez, Finding Refuge from the Storms of Life , April 2020 General Conference

Reyna I Aburto, The Grave Has No Victory, April 2021 General Conference

The Easter Collective, a collection of Easter Season resources from LDS Content Creators

How Can I Cope With The Loss of a Loved One, Resources from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Easter Reflections

02:04 Understanding Grief Through the Lens of Easter

05:53 The Significance of Friday and Sunday

10:10 The Nature of Grief and Loss

14:03 Navigating Personal Grief Experiences

18:08 The Universality of Grief

21:50 Finding Meaning in Grief

25:58 Carrying Loved Ones Forward

28:44 Embracing Memories and Physical Reminders

30:06 The Significance of Silent Saturday

34:32 Survival and Thriving on Saturdays

38:10 Turning to the Savior in Times of Grief

44:27 Mourning with Those Who Mourn

45:23 The Transition from Sunday to Monday

Join us for new episodes every Wednesday.

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.