The northshorestakewomensinstitute’s Podcast

Lesson 19: Sariah

This week, we studied Sariah from the Book of Mormon.  Sariah is a beautiful example of putting her trust in God as she was asked to leave a life of comfort and travel in the wilderness. While in the wilderness, she came to know with a "surety" God's love for her and to rely on his power as she worried over her family and endured the challenges of the wilderness.  What an amazing example of faith for us in the "wilderness" of life.  

2026 Women's Conference: Organizing 101: Christ's Way

A fresh perspective on "organizing 101." Learn helpful tips and simple strategies to manage your home and schedule with more grace.

2026 Women's Conference: Connecting the Dots by Faith

Learn how faithful women have seen God's hand in their lives - and learned to trust Him going forward.

2026 Women's Conference: Mission Prep for Moms

A panel discussion about everything you need to know about practical living, spiritual preparation, and how to hear Him.

Lesson 18: Tabitha

This week, we learn about the life of Tabitha, a brave and caring woman who lived near Jerusalem during the ministry of Jesus’ apostles. Hers is a story of Tabitha’s legacy of service to others. The apostle Peter was asked by Tabitha’s friends to restore her to life after her untimely death. Peter did so through the power of God. This miracle recognized Tabitha for her legacy of service and also served to convert many Jews to Christianity. We learn about the power of a group of women to advocate for one another. We learn that Jesus cared about Tabitha individually. We learn about the ability of women to serve others in a Christlike way which inspires friendship and love. And finally we learn how to draw on the power of God to serve others in meaningful ways. 

Lesson 17: Mary Magdalene

Mary Magdalene was the first witness of Christ’s resurrection. Learn with us as we learn more about her and being a witness of Jesus Christ. 

Lesson 16: The Woman Taken in Adultery

In this lesson, we are diving into a powerful story from John 8—the woman taken in adultery—and exploring what it teaches us about mercy, law, and the complexity of every human story. We’ll slow down, look at the scene through art and scripture, and imagine what it might have felt like to be there: to be the woman, to be Jesus. 

 

We’ll unpack the historical and spiritual context, what we know—and don’t know—about this woman, and how Jesus responds in a way that holds both love and law together. This isn’t just an ancient story; it’s a lens for how we see others, how we see ourselves, and how we understand grace and new beginnings. How we can apply these principles in our relationships?

Lesson 15: The Woman with the Issue of Blood

In this lesson we discussed the miracle Jesus performed by healing the woman who touched the hem of His garment. It is an inspiring story on many levels. Jesus not only healed her of her physical infirmity, but he told the woman "thy faith hath made thee whole." 

 

We read the scriptures in Matthew 9:18-26, Mark 5:21-43, and Luke 8:40-56 to review the different accounts of the healing. In all accounts, the Savior stops everything He is doing, takes time to see the woman, acknowledge her, and bless her. He calls her "Daughter" in front of the crowd, taking away her feeling of invisibility.

 

The woman has lived in isolation for 12 years due to her illness and has lost everything - socially, financially, emotionally, and physically. Yet she has one treasure left - her faith. She trusts Jesus enough to know if she can but touch the hem of His garment she will be healed.

 

We talk about why Jesus heals people, whether we can be partners with Him in healing, and how we learn to receive the miracles from Jesus Christ, even if they are not the miracles we prayed for.