Dating and Divorce Through Spiritual Devotion: Anjilee Ferguson's Story - Latter-Day Lights

LDS Podcast "Latter-Day Lights" - Inspirational LDS Stories

What transformative growth lies on the other side of heartbreak?
Author and BYU Peer-Mentor Supervisor Anjilee Ferguson shares her soul-stirring journey through the complexities of dating, marriage, and blindsided breakups, revealing how these experiences have profoundly shaped her self-awareness - and, most importantly - her faith.
From struggling to find love post-divorce, to navigating the societal pressure on women to marry, Anjilee delves into the life lessons encapsulated in her book, “Yes, No, Maybe So.” Tune in as she offers insights into how her faith has been both tested and strengthened, highlighting the importance of Gospel principles in overcoming life’s challenges. As such, the book not only explores her own narratives, but also acts as a beacon for others from all walks of life, and in all phases of love.
Anjilee’s story is a compelling exploration of resilience, emphasizing the power of making conscious choices in alignment with one’s values and faith. Her experiences encourage a deeper reflection on how individual trials can lead to profound personal evolution, and a reinforced spiritual foundation.
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To WATCH this episode, visit: https://youtu.be/wL8CTPJ6-Qw
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To READ Anjilee's book, "Yes, No, Maybe So: A Comedy of Dating, Divorce, and Devotion” visit: https://www.amazon.com/Yes-No-Maybe-So-Devotion/dp/1462146414
To READ "Loving What Is" by Byron Katie, visit: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0593234510?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_7KK7NNCM5S1GQ08V1PP2&starsLeft=1
To READ "The Empowered Wife" by Laura Doyle, visit: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1637742266?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_BAW7KA4JGS42KYH20V6F&starsLeft=1
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Chapter

1. Intro (00:00:00)

2. Welcoming Anjilee Ferguson to the show (00:00:34)

3. Anjilee introduces herself (00:01:27)

4. Anjilee’s book: “Yes, No, Maybe So: A Comedy of Dating, Divorce, and Devotion” (00:03:39)

5. Anjilee’s high school life (00:05:05)

6. The conflict between Mission vs. Marriage (00:06:21)

7. Anjilee starts writing her book (00:08:10)

8. Anjilee’s first marriage (00:10:05)

9. Anjilee’s concert with a “situationship” (00:12:30)

10. Scott’s “red flags” + early dating history (00:15:10)

11. Anjilee’s divorce + identity crisis (00:16:00)

12. Dating through COVID + post-divorce (00:21:00)

13. The pressure on women in The Church to get married (00:23:22)

14. Turning around the stigma (00:25:25)

15. Moving on from her ex-husband (00:32:12)

16. Anjilee meets her second husband through online dating (00:35:43)

17. On dating a fellow divorcee (00:39:32)

18. Anjilee’s top marriage tips (00:40:40)

19. The stigma on couple’s counseling (00:45:00)

20. Biggest takeaways from Anjilee’s first marriage (00:47:45)

21. The difference of lifestyles between generations (00:51:40)

22. Alisha’s book recommendations: “Loving What Is” by Byron Katie and “The Empowered Wife” by Laura Doyle (00:54:21)

23. Anjilee’s resources for processing her feelings (00:57:27)

24. Anjilee’s final thoughts (00:59:30)

25. Comparing the LDS dating scene between generations (01:00:40)

26. Wrapping up + CTA (01:01:51)

27. Outro (01:04:30)