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.

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.