In this must listen episode, Lee and Jenny sit down with Emma Heiner, who shares her deeply personal story of living with systemic scleroderma, a rare autoimmune disease she was diagnosed with at just nine years old.

Emma opens up about the physical and emotional toll the illness has taken on her joints, lungs, and digestive system, and the personal transformation she has experienced as a result.

Through three distinct phases— crisis, growth, and discovering her identity—Emma reveals how her faith, resilience, and writing have become lifelines during her most difficult seasons.

She speaks candidly about mental health, the grief of lost abilities, and the healing that comes from staying connected to God and learning to be patient with oneself.

Whether you're facing your own health challenges or navigating a season of personal struggle, Emma’s wisdom is a beacon of hope and strength.

Her message reminds us that even in the hardest circumstances, Christ is bigger than anything we face—and that the journey matters as much as the destination.

Find Emma on IG @quietheart_emma

Find Emma's book, In The Quiet Heart, on Emerging Bookshelf

Resources Used In This Episode:

Jeffrey R. Holland, Remember Lot's Wife, BYU Speeches, Jan 13, 2009

Joe Dispenza, Act Like The Person You Want To Become

New episodes every Wednesday.

To invite Jenny and Lee to speak at your fireside, devotional, Relief Society activity or other event, email them at jennyandlee@thedentsinmyarmor.com. They love invitations to speak either in person or virtually.

In this episode of our new short-form podcast, Everyday Warriors, we introduce you to Calvin H.

Calvin grew up in Everett, Washington. He's one of six kids and a pre-business student currently studying at Brigham Young University.

Calvin was one of our marketing interns in the Winter of 2025 and it will be easy to see why we love him so much and knew he needed to be one of our Everyday Warriors.

We hope his story will resonate with many of you.

In this episode, Calvin references a BYU Speech given by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland called, Remember Lot's Wife, given on Jan 13, 2009.

Nominate an Everyday Warrior we can highlight in our next episode by emailing jennyandlee@thedentsinmyarmor.com

New episodes every Monday.

In the 2nd part of this insightful episode, Jenny and Lee challenge the conventional narrative of a "faith crisis," inviting listeners to reframe such experiences as faith adventures.

Together, they explore the natural ebb and flow of personal faith journeys, emphasizing that moments of doubt, spiritual fatigue, and discomfort are not signs of failure, but invitations to grow.

Jenny and Lee dive into the power of asking questions, the beauty of spiritual exploration, and how parents can support their children without fear or judgment.

With warmth and wisdom, they highlight the essential role of holy habits, the need for community and covenant connection, and the sustaining power of partnering with the Savior during life’s challenges.

Embrace the discomfort of growth, lean into divine guidance, and find peace in the promises of Christ, even amid spiritual darkness.

References Used In This Episode:

Matthew 11:28-30

Luke 15:20, 28

Philippians 2:10-16

Doctrine & Covenants 50:40-46

Russell M Nelson, Overcome the World and Find Rest, General Conference, Oct 2022

Russell M Nelson, Think Celestial!, General Conference, Oct 2023

Russell M. Nelson, Ask Seek, Knock, General Conference, Oct 2009

Dieter F Uchtdorf, Bearers of Heavenly Light, General Conference, Oct 2017

Tracy Y Browning, Seeking Answers to Spiritual Questions, General Conference, Oct 2024

F. Enzio Busche, Unleashing the Dormant Spirit, BYU Speeches, May 14, 1996

Dallin H. Oaks, Divine Helps for Mortality, General Conference, Apr 2025

Neil L. Andersen, Trial of Your Faith, General Conference, Oct 2012

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Faith Journeys

02:25 Redefining Crisis: From Crisis to Adventure

06:53 The Importance of Questions in Faith

10:33 Navigating Faith as Parents

17:02 Embracing Uncertainty and Discomfort

20:42 Finding Strength in Spiritual Fatigue

27:56 Partnering with the Savior in Challenges

31:32 Steadfastness in Trials of Faith

34:33 Navigating the Darkness

36:56 Practical Steps for Faith Adventures

45:45 Holy Habits and Spiritual Anchors

52:55 Understanding Questions and Doubts

57:43 Finding Rest in Christ's Promises

New episodes are released every Wednesday morning.

To invite Jenny and Lee to speak at your fireside, devotional, Relief Society activity or other event, email them at jennyandlee@thedentsinmyarmor.com. They love invitations to speak either in person or virtually.