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Brenda Angle has served as a Young Women president, Primary president, stake and ward Relief Society president, stake camp director, and as a service missionary teaching study skills at the Provo Missionary Training Center. She is an author and a certified faith-based life coach and speaker who has also trained and certified 200 other faith-based life coaches. Brenda has served as president of United Families for Arizona and as an NGO lobbyist at the United Nations. In her humanitarian work, she has served as vice president of Hearts and Hands for Humanity, vice president director of philanthropy for Legacy Giving Fund, and has traveled to Tanzania, Africa for eight years. She is the mother of nine children and grandmother of 40.

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Brenda shares her journey of navigating leadership within the Latter-day Saint community after experiencing divorce. She reflects on her personal struggles and the feelings of being sidelined in the church community post-divorce, emphasizing the importance of empathy and connection for those facing similar challenges. Brenda recounts her experiences of feeling isolated and the transformative power of service, which ultimately led her to take on leadership roles, including serving as a stake Relief Society president.

Brenda also discusses her humanitarian work in Eastern Africa, where she has been involved in various projects, including drilling wells and empowering young women through education. She shares her excitement about the recent announcement of a temple in Nairobi, Kenya, and the unique challenges faced by members in Africa who may not fully understand the significance of the temple. Brenda is organizing a trip for Latter-day Saints from Tanzania to attend the temple’s open house, aiming to deepen their understanding of its importance and encourage them to pursue their own temple ordinances. Throughout the episode, Brenda emphasizes the need for church leaders to reach out consistently to those who are struggling, fostering a sense of belonging and community.

05:02 – Brenda’s Mission to Help Struggling Saints

06:22 – Common Struggles Among Latter-day Saints

07:24 – Navigating Life’s Messiness

07:47 – Brenda’s Books and Their Themes

08:44 – The Question of “Why Me?”

09:09 – Brenda’s Journey Through Divorce

10:27 – The Challenge of Being a Divorced Leader

11:07 – The Social Dynamics of Divorce in the Church

12:14 – The Importance of Presence and Support

13:05 – The Need for Connection in Leadership

14:28 – The Experience of Being Sidelined

15:18 – Finding Purpose After Divorce

16:10 – The Role of Service in Healing

17:23 – The Impact of Leadership on Others

18:25 – The Importance of Empathy in Leadership

19:46 – The Value of Non-Formal Callings

21:05 – The Need for Consistent Outreach

22:06 – Brenda’s Humanitarian Work in Africa

23:32 – The Joy of Serving in Africa

25:00 – The Dynamics of the Church in Africa

26:06 – The Need for Understanding and Support

27:32 – The Excitement of the Nairobi Temple Announcement

29:05 – Preparing Members for the Temple Experience

30:30 – The Logistics of the Temple Trip

32:00 – Fundraising for the Temple Trip

33:40 – The Importance of Empowering Local Members

34:40 – Observations on the Church’s Growth in Africa

34:50 – The Need for Cultural Sensitivity in Leadership

37:00 – The Significance of the Nairobi Temple

39:00 – Engaging Members in the Temple Experience

40:00 – Planning for the Temple Trip Logistics

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