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Just Love Them

If you have searched to understand loved ones who have left their religious faith, this show is for you. As a mother of six out of seven children who have chosen a different path from the one they were raised in, I intimately understand the profound struggle this journey entails. On this compassionate exploration we share moments of laughter, tears, and resilience. Through insightful interviews, we unravel the personal struggles of individuals whose loved ones have ventured away from their initial

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00:39:16

When Faith Differences Cost Your Relationships - With...

Just Love Them ·

2026/09/28

When Al Carraway joined the Church in her 20's, her decision changed everything—including some of her closest relationships.In this powerful conversation, Al shares what it was like to lose friendships, face painful family opposition, and walk a faith journey that often felt lonely and difficult. But she also shares the beautiful story of how patience, grace, and making space eventually helped heal her family relationships.If you have a loved one whose faith choices have created distance in your

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00:17:51

What Am I Afraid Of?

Just Love Them ·

2026/09/21

What if the thing underneath your anger isn’t anger at all?For years, Shiree didn’t realize how much fear was quietly influencing the way she thought, reacted, and related to the people she loved most. Then a counselor asked her a simple question that began to change everything:“What are you afraid of?”In this personal episode, Shiree explores what changed in her relationships when she stopped letting fear be her compass and began learning to trust God instead.What happens when we stop trying to

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00:31:14

What Are You Reaching For - With Melonie Mullen

Just Love Them ·

2026/09/14

In this episode, Shiree and guest Melonie Mullen explore the difference between low-hanging fruit and high-hanging fruit—the thoughts and emotions that come easily versus the higher, more rewarding perspectives that often require intentional effort.It can be easy to reach for discouragement, negativity, regret, or focusing on what is missing. But reaching higher may lead us toward forgiveness, acceptance, peace, gratitude, and a more eternal perspective.Together, they discuss how shifting our focus

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00:19:37

Assumptions - The Silent Relationship Killer

Just Love Them ·

2026/09/07

We all make assumptions—about what our loved ones are thinking, why they act the way they do, and even what God is doing in their lives. But what happens when those assumptions aren’t true?In this episode, we’ll look at how assumptions can quietly lead to judgment, misunderstanding, and damaged relationships—especially when someone we love has left the faith.You’ll discover six simple ways to replace assumptions and judgment with compassion, curiosity, kindness, and greater trust in God.Connect with

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00:44:33

Why People Are Leaving the Church and What We Can...

Just Love Them ·

2026/08/31

Why are so many people leaving the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints—and what can we do about it?In this episode, Shiree talks with Jeff Strong, author of Torn, about his deeply researched exploration of Latter-day Saint disaffiliation. Jeff shares what he discovered through years of research, thousands of interviews, and his own family’s experience with a loved one leaving the Church.They discuss why people leave, the role church culture can play, and how we can respond with greater

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00:13:32

Judgement

Just Love Them ·

2026/08/24

Have you ever been absolutely sure you understood why someone made a choice—only to discover you didn’t know their whole story?Shiree shares a powerful story about a woman had a bishop she once disliked and how learning more about his story completely changed the way she saw him.Shiree also shares her own surprising discovery about judgment—and why she realized she had a blind spot she couldn’t even see.Could we be doing the same thing with loved ones who have left the faith?This episode invites us

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00:25:08

When They Don't Choose Your Path - With Tony Faber

Just Love Them ·

2026/08/17

On this episode, guest Tony Faber shares his journey of learning to love his children without trying to control their choices. As a father of nine, Tony has experienced the complexity of family, faith, adoption, and watching children make decisions that differ from his own beliefs. Tony opens up about how recognizing his own need for Jesus changed the way he viewed his role as a parent. Rather than seeing his children as people he must “save,” he began to see them as Heavenly Father’s

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00:19:46

Compensating Blessings

Just Love Them ·

2026/08/10

When someone we love leaves the faith we once shared, it can be easy to focus on what we’ve lost—and wonder, “Where are my blessings?”In this episode, Shiree explores the principle of compensating blessings: the idea that when we are deprived of something we deeply desire, the Lord can bless us in other ways. Sometimes those blessings come immediately. Sometimes they are subtle. And sometimes we may not recognize them until we look back.Shiree shares personal examples of compensating blessings she

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00:39:17

When Faith Divides Families: How to Have Better...

Just Love Them ·

2026/08/03

What happens when someone you love no longer shares your faith?For many families, those conversations quickly become emotional, painful, and sometimes relationship-changing. But they don't have to.In this episode, Shiree sits down with Joseph Grenny, New York Times bestselling author of Crucial Conversations, to discuss what actually happens when families talk about faith differences—and why even the most devoted family members often have the hardest time getting these conversations right.Joseph

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00:21:50

Part 2-When a Loved One Cuts You Off

Just Love Them ·

2026/07/27

Family estrangement can leave behind questions that never seem to have answers.In Part 2 of this series, Shiree explores two additional reasons why someone may choose to cut off contact with family—insights that emerged after conversations with listeners who have lived this painful experience. While every situation is unique, these perspectives may help you better understand what could be happening beneath the surface.More importantly, this episode offers hope. You'll learn practical,

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00:22:50

Who Are You to Say They Are Wired Wrong? - With...

Just Love Them ·

2026/07/20

Have you ever wondered if you've made too many parenting mistakes? If you've ever worried that you've somehow "wired" your children wrong, this conversation is for you.Cherise Weber shares how growing up without a healthy example of parenting fueled her determination to do better for her own children. But despite her best efforts, she reached a point of deep discouragement—until a quiet, life-changing moment with God transformed the way she saw herself, her children, and

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00:14:26

Losing a Child

Just Love Them ·

2026/07/13

When someone you love leaves the faith, the grief can feel overwhelming—almost like losing them, even though they are still here. In this deeply personal episode, Shiree shares her own experience and how that heartbreaking journey taught her an important truth: the deepest pain does not last forever.Drawing on her experiences as the mother of children who have stepped away from the gospel, Shiree offers hope to those carrying the heavy burden of faith-related loss. She explores what we know—and

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00:28:58

5 Lies You Tell Yourself - With Julie Hawkes

Just Love Them ·

2026/07/06

Why do some thoughts leave us feeling trapped in fear, anxiety, worry, and confusion?According to Christian mentor, speaker, and energy coach Julie Hawkes, it's often because we've unknowingly believed lies that keep us stuck.In this powerful conversation, Julie shares five common lies that many of us tell ourselves—lies that separate us from peace, cloud our ability to hear God, and keep us living from fear rather than faith.Julie teaches practical ways to recognize these limiting beliefs,

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00:28:34

Part 1 - When a Loved One Cuts You Off

Just Love Them ·

2026/06/29

Family estrangement is becoming increasingly common, leaving many parents, siblings, and loved ones heartbroken and confused. In this episode, Shiree explores the difference between healthy boundaries that create safety and unhealthy boundaries that are used to control, punish, or cut people off.You'll learn some of the reasons family members choose distance. Shiree also shares a simple self-assessment to help you identify whether you are responding from fear, hurt, and control—or from acceptance,

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00:42:55

How to Have an Open Heart - With Rachael Curfew

Just Love Them ·

2026/06/22

When relationships become difficult, it's easy to close our hearts in fear, frustration, or self-protection. But what if the path to greater peace and connection begins by opening our hearts instead?In this episode, I sit down with my friend Rachael Curfew to discuss how we can move from fear to curiosity, from judgment to understanding, and from trying to control outcomes to genuinely loving people where they are.Rachael shares practical insights on keeping an open heart when someone you love

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00:15:52

3 Ways to Respond

Just Love Them ·

2026/06/15

In this episode, Shiree explores a powerful framework inspired by Bryce Dunford that can transform the way we navigate relationships, especially with loved ones who have left the faith.What if "telestial," "terrestrial," and "celestial" describe more than where we end up someday? What if they also describe how we respond to people right now?A telestial response focuses on self-protection. A terrestrial response focuses on fairness. A celestial response focuses on love

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00:55:16

Questioning Everything - With Tucker Boyle

Just Love Them ·

2026/06/08

What happens when someone deeply rooted in faith begins to question everything they once believed?In this powerful conversation, seminary and institute teacher Tucker Boyle shares his personal journey through a faith crisis—what led him there, what he learned along the way, and how that experience now shapes the work he does helping others navigate their own spiritual questions through healing retreats.Tucker offers compassionate, practical insights for anyone who has a loved one experiencing

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00:18:15

Cleaning Out

Just Love Them ·

2026/06/01

What if healing begins by clearing out the “dusty rooms” of our minds?In this interactive episode, Shiree shares a simple three-step exercise to help you identify painful memories, recognize your good intentions, receive God’s forgiveness, and extend grace to yourself.As we release shame and self-judgment, we create more space for God’s peace, guidance, and love—allowing us to show up more compassionately in relationships, especially with loved ones who have made different religious choices than we

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00:34:21

Your Feelings Matter Too - With Alysia Humphries

Just Love Them ·

2026/05/25

In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with life coach and light therapist Alysia Humphries to talk about something many parents and loved ones quietly carry: tying our sense of peace and worth to how someone else is doing.Alysia gently shares why making our emotional well-being dependent on another person can unintentionally place a heavy burden on the relationship. We discuss the importance of remembering that we are not anyone else’s savior—that role belongs to Jesus Christ—and why our healing

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00:27:21

Your Story Isn't Over

Just Love Them ·

2026/05/18

In this deeply personal episode, I share pieces of my family’s journey navigating faith differences, heartbreak, strained relationships, and the fear that things may never heal.Like many parents, my husband and I raised our children with love, faith, values, and the hope that they would embrace the beliefs that meant so much to us. Over time, many of our children chose very different paths. Some stepped away quietly. Others left dramatically. Some relationships became painful, distant, or deeply

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