Episode 31: Creating JOYful and nonjudgmental spaces to explore Qs & Ds with Annie Joy

Annie Joy shares her experiences growing up in the LDS church and what that taught her about judgement, grace and making room for everyone at The Table. She learned to be aware of judgmental thoughts, give grace to others and invite people to consider different perspectives and experiences in discussions among members of the LDS faith or any faith community.

In the home, she suggests parents examine their own reactions to their children’s questions and doubts without making it about themselves. Agency is honored when kids are given space and autonomy in their exploration to find answers. This is an essential part of creating a safe environment for them to explore their faith journey without judgment as well as to approach uncertainty rather than avoid or run from it.

Annie’s motto is to treat all with love and kindness. Experiences in her younger years have inspired her present day vision “To Build a Kinder World, One Heart at a Time.” Read more about Annie and her mission here: https://anniejoy.com/.

Annie is a single mama of two, host of Not Your Mamas Relief Society podcast, Kindness Camp Director, our OG hype girl and MC. Don’t miss her as she MC’s for Corinne Crabtree’s Get it Done Bootcamp event in Nashville June 2023! Connect with Annie here https://anniejoy.com/ and on Instagram @notyourmamas.rs.

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