Sit Down with Sky and Amanda

Apr 13 2025 50 ep. 51 mins 20

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Skyler and Amanda are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They are in a mixed-orientation marriage and trying their best to navigate a divisive world. Join us for faith-affirming content that is relevant to our culture and the everyday issues we all face.

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The Link Between Doctrinal Doubt and Teen Faith Crisis - A Latter-day Saint Perspective

Apr 13 2025 12 mins

Send us a text There’s a growing idea among some Latter-day Saints that the Church’s doctrine on eternal families might one day change to accommodate same-sex relationships. How does this well-intentioned message actually cause more harm than good? In this episode of Sit Down with Sky, I explore how “maybe one day” language—though often motivated by compassion—can lead

What if Your Child "Comes Out?" - Faithfully Responding to LGBTQ Identification

Jan 27 2025 13 mins

Send us a text As a Latter-day Saint, what do you do if your child "comes out?" Since starting my social media channels, with the goal of finding faith-promoting approaches to LGBTQ issues, I’ve heard from a lot of parents. These parents almost always have a child who experiences same-sex attraction, identifies as gay, or is struggling with feelings of gender incongruence. I’ve

3 Flawed Ways to Address LGBTQ as Latter-day Saints

Oct 24 2024 14 mins

Send us a text This is the audio only from my new YouTube series. See the full video here: https://youtu.be/131ZABgskxc How often do we hear, "Who am I to judge?" in response to LGBTQ topics in a Latter-day Saint context? Sometimes, that's a perfectly reasonable response. But more often, we use that line to justify our fear of addressing the topic altogether. In this new series, I

Why We Don't Celebrate Pride Month - (Plus, updates on the future of the podcast)

Jul 08 2024 50 mins

Send us a text On today’s episode, some changes are coming to the podcast! Also, how do we navigate pride month without celebrating it? How can we seek understanding for those who celebrate pride while maintaining our boundaries? We also take your questions at the end of the episode. On this podcast, we are faith-affirming first. This means before anything else, we affirm and sup

Raising Gen Z to Seek Christ - w/ Guest Host Lynnette Sheppard

Mar 20 2024 58 mins

Send us a text On today’s episode, we’re joined by Lynnette Sheppard from the "Stand with Lynnette" podcast. We get her wisdom as a mother of 5 on how we can raise Gen Z to seek Christ. We discuss the issues we see in Gen Z, the strengths they possess, and offer ideas for raising them to rise above modern standards of morality. Lynnette's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ly

Gay Dating — How Speculating on the Doctrine Can Hurt

Feb 05 2024 46 mins

Send us a text We're back for a new season! On today’s episode, why do some church members think the doctrine is unclear when it comes to gay dating? Is it unclear? How can we know, what can we do about it, and how can we move forward? Also, how can a "maybe the doctrine will change" narrative negatively affect church members who experience same-sex attraction? We’ll also be ta

Please Don't Be My Ally - Allies vs. Advocates for Christ

Sep 02 2023 42 mins

Send us a text On today’s episode, how do we wish church members would handle LGBTQ issues within the church? What does being an "ally" mean, and is there a better alternative to that term? Why do so many adopt a relativistic approach to morality when dealing with LGBTQ issues? And how can we combat that approach? We’ll also be taking questions at the end. On this podcast, we a

Surviving Online Discourse - Disagreeing without Disparaging

Jul 29 2023 41 mins

Send us a text How can we disagree without disparaging each other? What are best practices for meaningful conversations, both online and in person? How should we handle divisive media spreading lies and half-truths? Plus, we take your questions at the end of the episode! On this podcast, we are faith-affirming first. This means before anything else, we affirm and support the doctri

The Redefinition of "Woman" - Reclaiming Womanhood

Jul 15 2023 54 mins

Send us a text What is a woman? And why is that a controversial question? In today's episode, we're tackling womanhood and motherhood. How does the world see them, vs how does God define them? In what ways does our society devalue motherhood in the pursuit of equity? Also, why are roles so important, and why has that word lost favor? We also take your questions at the end of the ep

Divine Masculinity & Fatherhood - Where the World Gets it Wrong

Jun 16 2023 45 mins

Send us a text With Father’s Day here, how does the world define masculinity and fatherhood, and how does God define them? What are the differences and where does the world get it wrong? Also, we’ll be taking some of your questions at the end. On this podcast, we are faith-affirming first. This means before anything else, we affirm and support the doctrine of Jesus Christ as fo