At fifteen, Leslie Morley boarded a plane to Nepal alone. She lived in a rural village, served in an orphanage, and came home with a worldview she’s still unpacking. But the bravest thing she’s ever done wasn’t Nepal—or starting her art business painting Heavenly Mother.

The bravest thing is staying: showing up for her kids, her faith, her creativity, and the work of being known.

In this episode, artist Leslie Morley joins Becky to talk about faith and courage, creative motherhood, and how to raise brave kids without losing connection. They explore imposter syndrome, gratitude vs. guilt, and what it means to live “alive and awake in Christ.” This conversation weaves together Latter-day Saint faith, sacred art, and the daily courage it takes to stay connected to God, your family, your community, and yourself.

If you’ve ever felt afraid to share your gifts, unsure in motherhood, or disconnected from your faith, this episode will ground and encourage you.

Meet My Guest:
Leslie Morley is a Christian artist known for paintings of the Divine Family—Heavenly Father, Heavenly Mother, and Jesus Christ. She studied art at Southern Utah University and art history in Italy. Her work invites a deeper relationship with God through sacred art. A mother of two, Leslie believes creativity is a form of testimony: you are known, you are held, and heaven is closer than you think. Find her at LeslieMorley.com and @lesliemorleyarts.

Key Takeaways:
• How to raise brave, resilient kids through daily connection
• Faith over fear: turning belief into action
• Creativity as grounding for overwhelmed moms
• Gratitude vs. guilt and overcoming comparison
• Imposter syndrome in motherhood and creative work
• Emotional vulnerability as real courage
• Connecting with God, family, self, and community
• Using your gifts without fear

Chapters:
00:00 Who is Leslie Morley?
04:40 On Being an Imposter
09:06 Lessons from India: Gratitude and Humility
15:28 Oregon Nomads: A Year of Free Range Learning
16:57 Connecting with Nature as a Grounding Force
23:06 Building Love in Your Family
25:11 Connecting with Children
29:12 Midway
30:39 Connecting with Yourself through Creating
34:14 Out From the Bushel Blog
36:22 Family Mottos
38:23 Leslie Morley Art
45:42 Mosaic of Christ
47:08 Savoring Moments of Motherhood
49:38 Rapid Fire Questions

Resources:
The Four Connections That Make a Life Feel Whole

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If you loved this episode, try:
How To Not Die in the Wilderness and Learning to Smell the Daisies
How to Connect with Your Children: The Science of “Good Enough” Parenting
Art After Motherhood: Creating Without Guilt