No Empty Chairs
Did you know that you can have a great relationship with your adult children even if you have faith differences? My name is Candice Clark. I’m a mom, a Professional Certified Life Coach with Advanced Certification in Faith-based Coaching, and a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. If you’re willing to make more room for difference in your family and your church, I can show you how to keep your relationship with your children and your faith. Let’s Go!
Episodes
49 episodes
Inclusion and Safety - Episode 49
The Dignity IndexSpeaking of the Utah Pilot Project, University of Utah President Taylor Randall said, “The Dignity Index relies...
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Episode 49
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9:36
Accepting Dignity - Episode 48
The Dignity IndexSpeaking of the Utah Pilot Project, University of Utah President Taylor Randall said, “The Dignity Index relies...
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Episode 48
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9:36
Quiet - Episode 47
Another experience of meditation from Thomas McConkie's podcast One Heart One Mind. "
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Episode 47
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8:10
Praying for Atmosphere - Episode 46
A few thoughts on Thomas McConkie's new podcast One Heart One Mind.
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Episode 46
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6:52
Good Hearts: A Conversation with Tina Gosney - Episode 45
Tina Gosney, the Family Conflict Coach, shares some of what she's learned as a relationship coach and as a mom of kids who don't come to church--kids with good hearts.To learn more from Tina and her good heart, follow her
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Episode 45
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40:00
Banana Pudding - Episode 44
How do you handle a treasured family recipe when the intended recipient doesn't eat the title ingredient?
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Episode 44
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4:58
Growing Confidence: A Conversation with Lisa Shumway - Episode 43
In this episode, Candice interviews Lisa Shumway, a mother of five and an active moderator in the Bridges Facebook group for LDS parents of adult children. Lisa shares her deeply personal journey of raising children who have stepped away from t...
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Episode 43
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37:49
Not Enough - Episode 42
Episode 41 asserted that we are enough. What happens if someone says we are not enough?
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Episode 42
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6:59
Enough - Episode 41
My word for 2025 is “enough.” Here are some things that help me remember that I'm enough, and so are my kids. There is enough time, enough room, enough love for whatever comes my way.
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Episode 41
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11:01
Fear Not - Episode 40
Merry Christmas! I wish you love, peace, and joy in our Savior as we celebrate His birth.
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Episode 40
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10:04
Faith, Hope, Love - Episode 39
What if faith is a belief or thought, hope is a feeling that comes from that thought, and charity is the actions that flow from a feeling of hope? What does that mean for you as the parent of a child who doesn't come to church?
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Episode 39
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11:35
Getting Here from There - Episode 38
What would happen if you believed things will work out? What if that's true, even if you can't see how right now?
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Episode 38
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10:12
Maybe, We'll See - Episode 37
This is terrible! Maybe, we'll see. This is amazing! Maybe, we'll see. In the face of uncertainty, we can decide what we want to believe about the future.
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Episode 37
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9:24
Focus - Episode 36
When you can't quite change that stubborn thought, you can always change your focus.https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/24kearon?lang=eng
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Episode 36
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10:33
Mostly What God Does - Episode 35
Candice talks about Savannah Guthrie's book Mostly What God Does. Spoiler Alert: Mostly what God does is love us.
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Episode 35
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5:20
Self-Confrontation or Over-Responsibility? - Episode 34
Learn more about self-confrontation: https://www.finlayson-fife.com/podcasts/conversations-with-dr-jennifer/post/3-ways-become-be...
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Episode 34
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9:53
Embracing My Journey - An Interview with Susan Hinckley and Cynthia Winward of At Last She Said It - Episode 33
Candice talks with Susan Hinckley and Cynthia Winward as part of At Last She Said It's "Embracing Your Journey" seriesQuotes from the episode“A covenant is not a cage” -Candice“People want to hear what I have to say” - Candice
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Episode 33
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54:56
Release - Episode 32
Candice shares a fitness lesson about letting go that may benefit your relationship, too.The psoas release exercise she talks about is part of the Restore Your Core program created by Lauren Oh...
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Episode 32
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7:03
Let the Savior Do the Rest: A Conversation with Tiffany Porter - Episode 31
Tiffany Porter talks about her experience as a parent of a transgender child and the impact that has had on her family and herself. She was able to move from feeling "bereft" and "cheated" to grateful and full of love.The
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Episode 31
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38:10
Is God Disappointed in Me? A Conversation with Kurt Francom - Episode 30
Candice talks with Kurt Francom about his book Is God Disappointed in Me?: Removing Shame from a Gospel of GraceKurt Francom is the founder and executive director of Leading Saints and manages the day-to-day efforts of Leading ...
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Episode 30
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48:05
What Makes a Good Mom - Episode 29
How do you define success as a parent? Is it about who you are and what you do, or does your sense of value depend on your kids?
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Episode 29
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10:10
Mortality Operating as Designed: Interview with Shiree Best - Episode 28
Shiree Best of Just Love Them podcast interviews me.
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Episode 28
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25:04
Blame Stories - Episode 27
In the middle of the continuum, away from shame and blame, we find kindness and accountability. The middle is where the truth lies. Quotes from
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Episode 27
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