MIDDLE GROUND - Real Conversations on Faith, Identity & Becoming — Through Brynne's LDS Lens of Curiosity, Love and Doubt
MIDDLE GROUND - Real Conversations on Faith, Identity & Becoming — Through Brynne's LDS Lens of Curiosity, Love and Doubt
Brynne Erickson - Educator, Speaker, Entrepreneur, Life Coach, Mother
Cami Sanders - Two LDS Women Discuss The Divine Feminine: Heavenly Mother, Women in Scripture & the Ongoing Restoration
40 minutes Posted Oct 13, 2025 at 8:22 am.
Introduction to the Divine Feminine
Cami's Journey and Insights
Exploring Scriptures and the Role of Heavenly Mother
Redefining Virtue and Gender Roles
Historical Perspectives on Women in Scripture
Resources for Further Exploration
The Future of Women in Spiritual Roles
Eve's Choice and the Path to Progress
The Role of Women in Building Zion
Power Dynamics and Gender Equality
Imagining a New Structure for Leadership
The Evolution of Religious Practices
Navigating Change in Organized Religion
0:00
40:11
Download MP3
Show notes
In this conversation, Brynne Erickson and Cami Sanders explore the concept of the divine feminine, particularly within the context of the LDS faith. Cami shares her journey of understanding the role of women in religion, the significance of Heavenly Mother, and how her perspective on scriptures has evolved. They discuss the historical context of women in scripture, the importance of recognizing feminine divinity, and the resources available for further exploration. The conversation emphasizes the need for collaboration between genders and the potential for change within religious structures, ultimately advocating for a more inclusive and equitable understanding of spirituality.
Brynne’s Social:
Facebook: @Brynne Erickson - my public page
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573316550355
Instagram: @brynne_erickson
https://www.instagram.com/brynne_erickson/
Cami’s Suggested Resources: 
Margaret Barker - 📕The Mother of God
Laurel Hatch Ulrich
Mandy Green
Daniel Person - Journal Of Book of Mormon Studies; “Nephi & His Asherah”
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jbms/vol9/iss2/4/
Takeaways:
Cami's exploration of the divine feminine began with her daughters' experiences.
The LDS perspective on Heavenly Mother is unique and significant.
Scriptures can be read through a lens that acknowledges feminine divinity.
Women in the scriptures played important roles that are often overlooked.
Resources for understanding women's roles in religion are abundant.
Collaboration between genders is essential for progress.
Historical contexts show that women have held significant positions in faith.
Change in religious structures is ongoing and necessary.
Personal experiences shape our understanding of spirituality and gender roles.
Chapters:
Keywords:
divine feminine, women in religion, Heavenly Mother, LDS, feminism, spirituality, gender roles, empowerment, scripture, equality