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by Shiree Best
If you have searched to understand loved ones who have left their religious faith, this show is for you. As a mother of six out of seven children who have chosen a different path from the one they were raised in, I intimately understand the profound struggle this journey entails. On this compassionate exploration we share moments of laughter, tears, and resilience. Through insightful interviews, we unravel the personal struggles of individuals whose loved ones have ventured away from their initial beliefs, and how they emerged on the other side with newfound understanding and peace.
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- 4 days ago18 min
Cleaning Out
What if healing begins by clearing out the “dusty rooms” of our minds?In this interactive episode, Shiree shares a simple three-step exercise to help you identify painful memories, recognize your good intentions, receive God’s forgiveness, and extend grace to yourself.As we release shame and self-judgment, we create more space for God’s peace, guidance, and love—allowing us to show up more compassionately in relationships, especially with loved ones who have made different religious choices than we would have wished. This practical episode offers a path to greater self-forgiveness, emotional healing, and deeper Christlike connection.Connect with Shiree at shireebest.com Join the "Just Love Them" Facebook groupEmail Shiree at imlivinginjoy@gmail.com
- 1 weeks ago34 min
Your Feelings Matter Too - With Alysia Humphries
In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with life coach and light therapist Alysia Humphries to talk about something many parents and loved ones quietly carry: tying our sense of peace and worth to how someone else is doing.Alysia gently shares why making our emotional well-being dependent on another person can unintentionally place a heavy burden on the relationship. We discuss the importance of remembering that we are not anyone else’s savior—that role belongs to Jesus Christ—and why our healing matters too.This conversation is a tender reminder that caring for ourselves is not selfish. There is a difference between being self-centered and honoring our own needs, emotions, and stewardship. God cares deeply not only about our loved ones, but about us as well.If you’ve been exhausted from carrying the weight of someone else’s choices or struggles, this episode offers wisdom, hope, and permission to begin healing yourself too.Free workbook pages at NurtureMyLight.comConnect with Alysia on Instagram Connect with Shiree at shireebest.com Join the "Just Love Them" Facebook groupEmail Shiree at imlivinginjoy@gmail.com
- 2 weeks ago27 min
Your Story Isn't Over
In this deeply personal episode, I share pieces of my family’s journey navigating faith differences, heartbreak, strained relationships, and the fear that things may never heal.Like many parents, my husband and I raised our children with love, faith, values, and the hope that they would embrace the beliefs that meant so much to us. Over time, many of our children chose very different paths. Some stepped away quietly. Others left dramatically. Some relationships became painful, distant, or deeply complicated.But this episode is not ultimately about loss.It is about hope.It is about learning that relationships can heal even when beliefs differ. That hearts can soften over time. That love can grow deeper when judgment fades. And that God’s love for our children never changes.Support group contact form: shireebest.comListen to episode: Refined By My Daughter
- 3 weeks ago38 min
Peacekeeping vs. Peacemaking - With Kathie Christensen
What is the difference between being a peacekeeper and a peacemaker?In this powerful and perspective-shifting conversation, I’m joined by Kathie Christensen—a remarkable woman, master teacher, and someone who has spent decades in the trenches of human relationships. As a mother and highly trained foster parent for the state of Utah, Kathie was entrusted with some of the most challenging children in the system. Through those experiences, she developed a deep understanding of behavior, connection, and what it really takes to create peace.In this episode, Kathie shares the profound difference between peacekeeping and peacemaking—and why that distinction matters more than we might think. While peacekeeping often looks like avoiding conflict or smoothing things over, peacemaking requires something deeper, braver, and far more transformative.Through heartfelt stories and hard-won wisdom, Kathie illustrates how true peace is not about control or silence, but about leaning into conflict with honesty, and love. Together, we explore the Savior’s invitation to “be peacemakers” and what that actually looks like in our everyday relationships—especially when things feel complicated, painful, or divided.Connect with Shiree at shireebest.com Join the "Just Love Them" Facebook groupEmail Shiree at imlivinginjoy@gmail.com
- May 4, 202633 min
Conference Mash-Up
In this episode, I’ve pulled together powerful quotes from recent General Conferences of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints—all centered on one question:How do we stay close to people who believe differently than we do?The answers aren’t found in fixing others—but in turning more fully to Jesus Christ.These messages gently challenge us to rethink love, patience, prayer, and what it really means to be a light. If you’ve ever felt stretched in your relationships, this episode offers a perspective shift that can bring more peace than you might expect.Connect with Shiree at shireebest.com Join the "Just Love Them" Facebook groupEmail Shiree at imlivinginjoy@gmail.com
- Apr 27, 202632 min
Where Can I Turn for Peace - With Molly Christianson CSW
When life doesn’t unfold the way you expected, where do you turn for peace?In this episode, Molly Christianson shares her journey through some deeply personal challenges—including divorce and navigating the complex emotions that come when children choose a different spiritual path.Rather than becoming bitter or fearful, Molly has learned to approach these experiences with greater compassion, perspective, and trust. In this honest conversation, she shares the hard moments, what helped her move forward, and the wisdom she’s gained along the way.If you’ve ever wondered how to hold on to love and peace when family relationships get complicated, this episode will speak to your heart.Connect with Shiree at shireebest.com Join the "Just Love Them" Facebook groupEmail Shiree at imlivinginjoy@gmail.com
- Apr 20, 202631 min
Between Justice and Mercy
What do you do when your deeply held beliefs seem to clash with the way you want to love and honor others?In this episode, we explore the tension that can arise between knowing eternal truths—especially those taught in scripture about returning to God—and navigating relationships with people whose choices or values differ from our own. How do we stay grounded in what we believe without becoming rigid, judgmental, or disconnected?In this episode, we dive into the delicate balance between justice and mercy, and what it really means to embody both. While justice often feels clear and defined, mercy invites us into a more nuanced, compassionate space—one that requires humility and trust.A central theme of this conversation is remembering that God is the only one who sees the full picture. He alone understands each person’s heart, journey, and circumstances. When we release the need to “figure out” where others stand, we create more room for love, connection, and peace.Connect with Shiree at shireebest.com Join the "Just Love Them" Facebook groupEmail Shiree at imlivinginjoy@gmail.comEpisodes with Misha Baca:Mom, It's Gonna Be Okay, Part 1
- Apr 13, 202645 min
Staying in the Room, part 2 - With Jeff McLean
In last week’s episode, we heard from Michael McLean.This week, we continue the conversation with his son, Jeff McLean — and you will not want to miss it.Jeff shares his deeply personal story of growing up in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints while quietly carrying a truth he didn’t yet feel safe to live: he is gay.For years, Jeff tried to fit into a framework that didn’t align with who he knew himself to be. He talks openly about the exhaustion of pretending… the ache of wanting to belong… and the internal conflict of loving his faith, his family, and yet feeling there was no space for his whole self.Eventually, Jeff reached a breaking point.He made the courageous decision to stop hiding.In this powerful conversation, Jeff shares:What it was like growing up in a well-known Latter-day Saint familyThe emotional toll of suppressing his identityThe fear and freedom that came with coming outThe rocky early years with his parents, and what he has learned about unconditional loveHow their relationship slowly shifted from pain and misunderstanding to love and acceptanceToday, Jeff and his parents are not only close in their relationship — they are collaborators. Together, they have written a new book, "Stay in the Room", about what it means to remain present with each other through disagreement, hurt, faith transitions, and identity differences.This episode is tender. Honest. Hope-filled.It’s about truth-telling.It’s about staying.It’s about love that grows.Whether you are a parent of a child who has left your faith, someone navigating your own identity, or simply a human wanting to build deeper connection across difference — this conversation will move you.Jeff’s vulnerability is a gift. And his story is one that will stay with you.🎧 Listen now to this brave and beautiful episode of Just Love Them.Link to "Stay in the Room" on AmazonLink to "Stay in the Room" on Simon and SchusterLink to song, "Broken Healer" by Jeff McLeanConnect with Shiree at shireebest.com Join the "Just Love Them" Facebook groupEmail Shiree at imlivinginjoy@gmail.com
About Just Love Them
If you have searched to understand loved ones who have left their religious faith, this show is for you. As a mother of six out of seven children who have chosen a different path from the one they were raised in, I intimately understand the profound struggle this journey entails. On this compassionate exploration we share moments of laughter, tears, and resilience. Through insightful interviews, we unravel the personal struggles of individuals whose loved ones have ventured away from their initial beliefs, and how they emerged on the other side with newfound understanding and peace.
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