In this episode, I talk about the importance of seeing and serving differences. I refer lightly to things going on in my own state and in my own country related to public policies and actions that are happening related to removing safe spaces for women (and others) in the vein of quote “stoppingdiscrimination.” The research that has shown for decades that when you truly see differences and design interventions around those differences, you can help the people who need help in better ways. I also integrate some quotes from Melissa Wei-Tsing Inouye's last book. Listen in!

Recently I wrote and published an editorial in The Salt Lake Tribune called “In Utah, a woman’s choice can often be an illusion.” I read and comment on this piece during this episode. So much of this relates to how we are socialized more generally, and particularly in the Church. I believe you'll appreciate what I'm trying to teach here. Of course, I would also appreciate hearing from you at unleashingsistersaints@gmail.com!

I really appreciated the writings of Melissa Wei-Tsing Inouye, as she was such a powerful women scholar and writer in the Church. A few months before her passing, I read her final book, titled “Sacred Struggle: Seeking Christ on the Path of Most Resistance.” I was profoundly impacted by the book and Melissa’s vulnerability in her writing. I never met her personally but read her work on women and religion. She passed away in April of 2024 at 44 years of age. When I read hard copies of books, I highlight them and have an assistant type them up, so I have 12 pages of notes! I thought I would share some of the passages I really appreciate.

Link to Melissa's book.