Sit Down with Sky & Amanda

LDS podcast hosted by @_sky_sorensen_ & Amanda Sorensen - Navigating a divisive world in a mixed-orientation marriage - Faith affirming first

[FAIR - Faithful Answers, Informed Response @ldsfair]

Changing the World for Our Children: A Critical Look | "Faith-promoting LGBTQ Conversations & Removing Barriers to Belonging" by Skyler Sorensen (@sitdownwithsky) at the 2024 FAIR Conference

Find the full video here: https://t.co/WSWgqvjlrt

[Sky @_sky_sorensen_]

“Who am I to judge?”

How often do we hear that 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.

[Sky @_sky_sorensen_]

Exciting announcement👇🏼

I’m often frustrated with how Latter-day Saints talk about LGBTQ issues.

We’re either fully affirming of the Pride model of support, or we completely avoid the topic out of fear.

My goal with this new YouTube series is to find an appropriate balance.

[Sky @_sky_sorensen_]

I got to produce this episode with BYU Law Professor, Shima Baughman.

Her Muslim family faced political imprisonment, moved to America, and converted to Latter-day Saints.

Highly recommend watching.

[Sit Down with Sky & Amanda @sitdownwithsky]

@hankrsmith I know our knowledge of the Plan of Salvation doesn’t take the pain way in the short-term, but it does help with the healing process and provide eventual hope. Very sorry for your loss.

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[Russell M. Nelson @NelsonRussellM]

I recently celebrated my 99th birthday and thus commenced my 100th year of living. I am often asked the secret to living so long. A better question would be, “What have I learned in nearly a century of living?”
I have learned that Heavenly Father’s plan for us is fabulous, that what we do in this life really matters, and that the Savior’s Atonement is what makes our Father’s plan possible.
Here is the great news of God’s plan: The very things that will make your mortal life the best it can be are exactly the same things that will make your life throughout all eternity the best it can be!

Mortality is a master class in learning to choose the things of greatest eternal import. Far too many people live as though this life is all there is. However, your choices today will determine three things: where you will live throughout eternity, the kind of body with which you will be resurrected, and those with whom you will live forever. So, think celestial.

When you make choices, I invite you to take the long view—an eternal view. Put Jesus Christ first, because your eternal life is dependent upon your faith in Him and in His Atonement. It is also dependent upon your obedience to His laws. Obedience paves the way for a joyful life for you today and a grand, eternal reward tomorrow.

When you are confronted with a dilemma, think celestial! When tested by temptation, think celestial! When life or loved ones let you down, think celestial! When someone dies “prematurely,” think celestial. When someone lingers with a devastating illness, think celestial. When the pressures of life crowd in upon you, think celestial! As you recover from an accident or injury, think celestial!

As you think celestial, your heart will gradually change. You will want to pray more often and more sincerely. The Lord’s perspective transcends your mortal wisdom. His response to your prayers may surprise you and will help you to think celestial. #GeneralConference

[Sky @_sky_sorensen_]

Seeing LDS influencers undermine faith is discouraging. This conference is the antidote we need.

It’s late notice, but Valiant Conference this Saturday has some amazing, faith-affirming speakers lined up. (Even more than pictured here)

Highly recommend attending if you can.

[Sky @_sky_sorensen_]

My audiobook is finally available on Audible!

Listen here:
https://t.co/KrGHGsiXQn

[Sky @_sky_sorensen_]

There are few platitudes less informative than “love, don’t judge.”

It’s such an unhelpful phrase, especially because of the implicit message so often tied to it.

I get variations of this platitude as a common response to my online advocacy. 1/6

[Sky @_sky_sorensen_]

Also spotted @BYU Book Store by @prezstar2

[Sky @_sky_sorensen_]

Found something at Deseret Book!

I was told they’d be in select stores, but I don’t know which ones. This was the Orem, UT store.

If you find any others, please let me know!

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Quote from my book,

“Exclude Not Thyself: Thriving as a Covenant-keeping, Gay Latter-day Saint”

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Concerns about our church’s history are real and will arise.

Social media influencers, philosophical thinkers, and bitter online trolls can paint whatever version of reality they want using decontextualized history, sophisticated diction, and emotional appeals.

[Sit Down with Sky & Amanda @sitdownwithsky]

Many of these versions of reality are quite compelling, but that doesn’t mean they’re right.

Our all-knowing God knows this, as well as the reality of our differing levels of intellect, which is why He uses spiritual enlightenment, not purely logic, to reach us.

[Sky @_sky_sorensen_]

For some Latter-day Saints, their well-intentioned missionary efforts are indistinguishable from the most extreme prescriptions of LGBTQ activists.🧵

[Sit Down with Sky & Amanda @sitdownwithsky]

Listen now:

https://t.co/juNUgfNPxs

[Sit Down with Sky & Amanda @sitdownwithsky]

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?

[Sit Down with Sky & Amanda @sitdownwithsky]

@MingledWith @_154831 @CertifiedCavemn Like most things in life, marriage comes with challenges and rewards. If a gay Christian/LDS has the desire to marry the opposite sex, and does so being completely open with their partner, then like any other marriage, it can be successful and fulfilling.

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https://t.co/4i4Y8nUThn

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