Summary: In this episodes we continue the conversation with leaders from <a href="http://northstarlds.org/" target="_blank">North Star</a> as we focus on Brigit Pack's story of finding peace and faith in her home and in her Church. Her spouse was born Ryan, but now prefer the name Ann. Ann is a transgender Mormon and Brigit tells her story of how leaders are working on finding a place for Ann in their LDS ward.<br> <br> It's an inspiring discussion that will definitely help other leaders understand available resources and where to start in loving transgender members of their ward.<br> <br> Editor's Note: Throughout this interview I use the term transgender-ed. Brigit was kind enough to correct me after the episode had been edited. I hope you can all learn from my mistake and refer to these individuals as transgender. <br> Voices On This Episode:<br> Brigit Pack, North Star Conference Co-Chair<br> <br> Brigit's story is a story of inspiring faith. As she tells the story of her spouses journey through gender identity, she helps leaders understand how they might find a place for transgender Mormons in their ward.<br> Greg Harris, President-Elect of North Star<br> <br> At the time of this recording Greg Harris is the incoming president of North Star. He shares a unique story of coming to terms with is sexual orientation soon after his brother announced to his family that he was gay. There is a lot to learn from Greg and Church leaders will find he is a remarkable resource to helping navigate the SSA world. Read more of his bio <a href="http://northstarlds.org/leadership/" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br> Joseph Stith, Director of Talent for North Star<br> <br> I hope everyone gets the opportunity to meet Joseph in person. I consider him a wonderful friend and he is doing wonderful things for North Star. Joseph shared the details of his story in <a href="https://leadingsaints.org/how-to-support-gay-members-in-your-lds-ward/" target="_blank">PART 1</a> and continues in the conversation in this episode talking about his experience working with youth that experience SSA. Read more of his bio <a href="http://northstarlds.org/leadership/" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br> Links:<br> <a href="http://northstarlds.org/journeys-of-faith/" target="_blank">Journeys of Faith Project</a>
