Leading Saints Podcast

Leading Saints Podcast


How Sisters Speak Up in Ward Council | A How I Lead Interview with Sheree Nixon

July 13, 2022

Sheree Nixon is a California native and has recently returned to Palos Verdes after some time in Utah. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Print Journalism from BYU and has worked as a freelance writer and editor, a co-founder of Quick Cup Fix, a full time mom, and currently as Executive Director of the Come Follow Me Foundation. In the Church she has served as a Primary president and a counselor in Primary, Young Women, and Relief Society.


Highlights

01:50 Introduction


03:40 Come Follow Me Foundation and the Come Follow Me app.


11:45 Sheree talks about her background and different callings in the church.


14:50 Principle 1 – Teach the doctrine of Christ.


17:45 Sheree explains how she teaches the doctrine of Christ and her teaching tips.


22:15 Principle 2 – Be a friend.


  • Be aware of the needs of the people in your life.
  • Be a friend to those we serve in the church helps us connect with them.

25:30 How to get beyond being superficial friends. How to really make friends.


29:10 Make sure you are friends with those outside of the church. The people on your street and in neighborhood are your ward too.


32:30 Principle 3 – Speak up!


  • Women in the church can be scared to speak up.
  • The church is guided by the priesthood but we need to be involved in the discussions.