On Instagram, many of our followers are concerned about what they should be doing to engage in the major political issues they're confronted with everyday online. They see things they have questions and maybe even concerns about, but they're worried that they don't know enough to do anything, and even then, they don't know what they would even do! In this conversation, Emma Petty Addams, Co-Executive Director of Mormon Women for Ethical Government (MWEG), a non-partisan and nonprofit social welfare organization, joins us to explore these questions.

At the base of everything we do is a desire to help all of us create more powerful human connections despite the differences that could divide us. We've made particular effort in our training and consulting work to help people understand how to use the most humanizing terms possible when we refer to one another. But the history of racial terminology is complicated and nuanced, and we know that many people wonder if they're doing it right or being as sensitive as they could be. We celebrate and honor that desire. In this episode, we take a walk through the history of racial terms to help you better navigate your relationships in the hope that it will help you form deeper human connections in the community circles wherever you live.

In today's socio-political climate, many of us regularly find ourselves in conversations with friends and family members about the state of our world and the many difficult cultural issues we face. Our kids, and especially our teens, are watching and listening. Carefully. And they have questions. As they're developing their own thoughts and opinions, our leadership and continual dialogue with them can help them form safe, healthy, productive viewpoints that will impact their own families and communities for good throughout their lives. Teen parenting expert, Brooke Romney, joins us for this beautiful conversation that's full of ideas about how to engage your kids in the vital conversations they need now more than ever. Follow Brooke on Instagram @brookeromneywrites.

This week during a podcast interview, Elon Musk surprised some listeners when he said, "The fundamental weakness of Western civilization is empathy." While further examination of the context of his statement is helpful, clarity about the value of empathy and its powerful role in our homes, neighborhoods, communities, and the world is vital. This week we're joined by author and speaker Molly Bice Jackson whose new book, "The Commodity of Connection," shares her experience losing a child and how the human connections in her circle literally saved her life. Join us for this beautiful conversation about empathy, connection, and the simple ways each of us can make the world a better place, one by one.

Check out Molly's new book here.

"Propaganda" is a big word that we hear often, but what does it actually mean? Where are we seeing propaganda in today’s political and cultural landscape? And how should we respond when we see it? We’re digging into this important and highly relevant topic on today’s episode of The Let’s Talk Sis podcast.

In today's world, within families, friend groups, neighborhoods, religious congregations, and communities, serious differences seem to be emerging--political, religious, cultural and otherwise. Learning to interact peacefully and respectfully amid these differences is vital for our survival and happiness as a society. Study after study has revealed how much human beings need each other. Cutting one another off because of our differences will never be the answer. That only leads to serious declines in physical, social, and emotional health. But how do we manage, maintain, and even strengthen our relationships amid the tensions we're experiencing today? Join us for this important and emotional discussion on The Let's Talk Sis Podcast.

After multiple historic wins at the Grammy Awards earlier this month -- including Album of the Year and Country Album of the Year -- Beyonce's Cowboy Carter is seeing a resurgence in streaming and in dialogue across social media and beyond. Some feel Bey deserved the wins. Others have questioned the validity of the Recording Academy's voting processes and the relative value of a "country" album that doesn't really sound like country music. But no matter your opinions on the project, Cowboy Carter represents something much more important than just another collection of songs. It's a cultural statement, a reminder of the rich and diverse history that gave birth to country music as we know it today, and a recognition of the influence of black musical pioneers and their influence on what we listen to every day. Our producer, Ross Boothe, a current member of the Recording Academy, joins us to discuss Cowboy Carter, its historical underpinnings and implications, and its historic wins at the 67th annual Grammy Awards.

The Black National Anthem, "Lift Every Voice and Sing," is typically performed at the Super Bowl following "The Star Spangled Banner." We always get a lot of questions about the anthem: Where did it come from? What is its historical and cultural significance? Does it add to or take away from The Star Spangled Banner? What does it mean to the Black community when it is performed? We're talking about those questions and more on today's episode of The Let's Talk Sis Podcast.

Produced by Ross Boothe for WB Productions.
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