Turning Points: Recent Episodes
Sue Reese Finlay
In a cookie-cutter, copycat world, Sue Reese Finlay illustrates through her life experiences and choices that there is more than one way to live your life and that the unpopular and unconventional "roads less taken" are oftentimes far more magical, interesting, and rewarding than one could ever imagine. Join Sue and her occasional guests as they have open conversations about home birth, home school, adultery, divorce, faith awakenings, addictions, dating after 30 years of marriage, and more.
Whenever I heard people leaving the church, I was always baffled, especially when they were “the strong, faithful, stalwart” ones.
Why would anyone leave the most beautiful gift in all the world? How could anyone do it
- They must be deceived.
- Their testimony just wasn’t strong enough.
- They didn’t have enough faith.
- They wanted to commit sin.
These were my thoughts….
…no doubt some of you may be thinking the same thing about me.
I considered myself to be one of the strong, faithful, and stalwart ones. I had a desire to be immovable, faithful, and obedient like Nephi and the sons of Heleman.
I bore my testimony often. I used my singing voice to share my deep beliefs. We raised our children with the gospel surrounding us.
I was all in...until I wasn't.
[This was recorded by the host in the spring of 2022, and touches briefly on her departure from Mormonism* after over fifty years of being an all-in member.]
*The official name is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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It's been over thirty years since I have been on a date with someone other than my ex-husband, children, friends, co-workers, and sisters. In today's episode, I talk about what I loved about being married and why I stayed beyond what was healthier for both of us.
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In this episode, Sue explores the topic of dating in this season of her life.
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In this episode, Sue shares her thoughts about the second book in her Confessions of a Cookie Snatcher series, her choice to stand strong and speak confidently in a world that demonizes truth and celebrates mediocrity, and where she defends mediocrity in her own life.
"The most compassionate thing I can do shines a light on truth and the path that inspires & empowers you. Whereas the most damaging stance I could take is one that keeps you wallowing in your unhappiness and sorrow, keeps you unhealthy, and celebrates your mediocrity. That would be insidious. Heartless. Cruel. And yet, that seems to be what society is demanding by demonizing truth and those who dare speak it while glorifying lies & liars."
--Sue Reese Finlay, Confessions of a Cookie Snatcher Part 2
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When you find yourself breaking through that next ceiling, it's all too common to fluctuate back and forth between feeling really good and moving forward with confidence AND questioning your decision, which leads to indecision and stagnation.
- Where in your world do you currently find yourself in this situation?
- What can you do today to move forward with confidence and momentum to shatter that ceiling?
Recommended Books
- The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks
- Five Wishes by Gay Hendricks
When faced with the reality of broken trust inside a marriage, the news can turn your world upside down and inside out.
What do you do?
How do you learn to breathe again?Until next time...
Sue Reese Finlay
Turning Points
Your Lighthouse & Beacon in a Sea of chaos and confusion.
Yes...it happened again.
I got triggered by something my ex-husband (of thirty years) said.
It's been a minute since a trigger of that intensity and magnitude has come out of nowhere and hit me between the eyes. 🎯
Here's the thing about triggers, though.
👉There is a gift and lesson if you're willing to dive deep inside yourself to discover it... 🖤
...rather than letting it dis-empower you.
Question:
Where in your world are you giving power to other people...and it's time to stop?
What can you do today to begin empowering yourself?
Until next time..
Sue Reese Finlay, Turning PointsYour Lighthouse & Beacon in a Sea of Chaos and Confusion.
PS 👉 Here is the Link to the entry point of the Stack I promised to share with you as a way to discover that gift.