Sarah Granger Kimball called herself a “woman’s rights woman”—and she spent her life putting that belief into action. From the earliest days of the Relief Society in Nauvoo to her decades of leadership among Latter-day Saint women in Utah, Sarah was passionate about creating opportunities for women to learn, lead, serve, and lift one another.

In this episode, we explore Sarah’s role in the origin story of the Relief Society and follow her journey to Utah, where she continued her work as a leader in the organization and became involved in the women’s suffrage movement. For Sarah, these weren’t separate causes. They were part of a lifelong commitment to strengthening the women around her and helping them recognize their own power and potential.

Her story is a look at one woman’s vision for what women could accomplish—and the lasting impact of a life dedicated to uplifting others.

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Susa Young Gates was born into one of the most famous families in Latter-day Saint history—but she was determined to make a name for herself. As the daughter of Brigham Young, Susa grew up surrounded by the early Latter-day Saint movement and went on to become one of the most prolific female writers, editors, and advocates in Church history.

In this episode of Herstorical Latter-day Saints, we explore Susa’s remarkable life and the many causes she championed. She was deeply involved in the women’s suffrage movement, using her voice and influence to advocate for women’s civic and political participation. She was also instrumental in shaping the role of genealogy and family history in Latter-day Saint culture, helping lay the groundwork for the emphasis on temple work and connecting generations that remains central to the faith today.

Susa Young Gates lived a life of words, work, and advocacy—and her story reveals just how much one woman could accomplish when she decided to use her voice.

Can you name 5 women from the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? No? We're here to fix that.

Hosted by Sarah, Amanda, and Sara, this podcast shares the stories of remarkable Latter-day Saint women from the earliest days of the Church to the not-so-distant past. Each episode explores their accomplishments, their challenges, and how—through it all—they lived their faith in Jesus Christ.

These are faithful, complex, courageous women whose stories deserve to be remembered.

If you love Church history—or want to love it more—this podcast is for you.

Episodes launch on August 25th, 2026!

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