019 Dare to be YOU + God as a Parent + The Journey of Intentional Becoming + Embracing Love and Acceptance +

Show Notes

Brynne Erickson shares her journey of intentional becoming, exploring themes of love, acceptance, and identity, particularly in relation to the LGBTQ+ community. She reflects on her experiences as a mother, her understanding of religion, and the importance of agency in creating a fulfilling life. Brynne emphasizes the interconnectedness of individuals and the power of compassion and love in shaping our lives and communities.

Resources From This Episode:

🎙️Episode 18 of the Middle Ground With Brynne podcast

🎙️Episode 2 with Ryan Liston of the Middle Ground With Brynne podcast

Ben Schilaty: https://www.instagram.com/benschilaty?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

📕 Ben's Book: "A Walk in My Shoes"

https://www.amazon.com/Walk-My-Shoes-Questions-Latter-day-ebook/dp/B08PNM4GFC

Charlie Bird: https://www.instagram.com/mrcharliebird?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

📕 Charlie's Audiobook: "Without The Mask"

https://www.amazon.com/Without-Mask-Coming-Into-Light/dp/B0F8C22DW8/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2FYW2NGIU0026&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.EfeCRXuLBJ5hSOrBjJEy3bAY89PY6ugLDHm2VyMdiey5lov-Wfjaxfa96ilCW61TR1vDGLDEmU58M-ap1gAo7HgH4iV7tK8QjpP-OKh3yTFxLy7fIHi7O-rUqu69avJNaYST3sFqkiPFaxNWLAiCIob2HjZHH_lAEGZSulYEw2JC_8ePY2rtaLKyPtzNGUxGgZHuX31KyhVuWQGOBSXmWTz133mXn2SP4ApvKgAQrsY.FYb5U0l_FXCjiDsA4eCRKMdnOMe3s2q7SY3oxyQ6r4I&dib_tag=se&keywords=without+the+mask&qid=1754927160&sprefix=without+the+mas%2Caps%2C177&sr=8-1

David Butler: https://www.instagram.com/mrdavebutler?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

✝️ David's World Religions Course: Holy Envy

https://www.dontmissthisstudy.com/holyenvyworldreligioncourse

🎙️Listen, Learn, and Love podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/listen-learn-love-hosted-by-richard-ostler/id1347971725

📕 "Listen, Learn, and Love" by Richard Ostler:

https://www.amazon.com/Listen-Learn-Love-Embracing-Latter-day/dp/1462135773

Follow Me:

Facebook: @Brynne Erickson - my public page

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573316550355

Instagram: @brynne_erickson

https://www.instagram.com/brynne_erickson/

Takeaways:

Brynne reflects on her early morning experiences with family.

She discusses her journey of becoming a stay-at-home mom and exploring her identity.

Brynne emphasizes the importance of understanding love in all its forms.

She shares her gratitude for her brother's bravery in discovering who they are and want to be.

Brynne highlights the significance of agency in creating one's life.

She questions the limitations imposed by traditional religious beliefs.

Brynne believes in the beauty of community and shared perspectives.

She draws parallels between parenting and divine love.

Brynne advocates for compassion and love as guiding principles.

She encourages listeners to embrace their agency and create their desired lives.

Chapters:

00:00 Morning Reflections and Family Dynamics

01:49 Journey of Intentional Becoming

06:54 Understanding Love and Acceptance

12:35 Exploring Faith and Agency

18:57 The Power of Choice and Co-Creation

Keywords:

intentional becoming, LGBTQ+ understanding, love and acceptance, identity, religion, community, parenting, divine love, agency, co-creation

What is MIDDLE GROUND With Brynne - Life on Purpose+Growing in Faith+Doubt+Love+Intentional+Progress+Unity?

Middle Ground encourages curiosity, unity, and love through the sharing of perspective and thought by open-minded and honest conversations without bias and preconceived outcomes.

"We are only as strong as we are united, as weak as we are divided."
― J.K. Rowling
"For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind."
- 2 Timothy 1:7

Who do you want to be? What life do you want to live? How will you become them and create it?

KEYWORDS:faith & culture, progress, growth, faith transition, LDS, faith stories, faith journey, faith over fear, self improvement