Time Out for Women 2009
Ogden, UT
Thursday, January 22, 2009
6:30 - 9:30 PM
Friday, January 23, 2009
9:00 AM - 3:45 PM
Weber State University
3848 Harrison Blvd.
Ogden, UT 84408 US
Thank you for sharing this SWEET experience with us!
Event recap:
What an event! In the many years we’ve been doing TOFW, we have never experienced anything quite like our TWO KICK-OFF EVENTS in Ogden this past weekend. And it’s not because it was our biggest crowd or our most faraway place. And it’s not because any other city hasn’t been equally as wonderful. There was just something about a new year, a new theme and a new city that really got us excited for what is to come!
It was a great way to begin our 2009 TOUR.
Our theme for the year, Sweet Assurance, had its debut release. Time Out was certain this would be an inspirational theme for 2009. But it wasn’t until attendees came ready to learn and presenters began to discuss the sweet assurances we have through our knowledge of the gospel of Jesus Christ that something magical happened. In a world of uncertainty and unrest, we can take comfort in “the certainty that comes when you know life’s truths.” It’s important to be reminded of this because it’s sometimes easy to forget.
We can’t even WAIT to see how the rest of the 2009 tour will play out.
The Time Out for Women presenter team welcomed four new faces in Ogden. Wendy Ulrich, author of Forgiving Ourselves, Emily Freeman, author of Woman at the Well and 21 Days Closer to Christ, DeAnne Flynn, author of The Time-Starved Family, and Kris Belcher, author of Hard Times and Holy Places. They will be a great addition to our team.
Your experiences:
What a wonderful, spiritual experience.
There were times I laughed and times I cried. It was a great time to "sharpen my saw" after a busy holiday season and a very busy work time.
Thank you! I look forward to attending next year.
—Carolyn
I actually attended both events in Ogden. I LOVE TOFW! It truely is a "time out". I have been to 7 events. I have yet to be disappointed. The entire team is incredible. Laurel you are a true delight. The presenters are the best. I especially am touched by the music. Love Kenneth & Hillary! My kids are teenagers now, & I find that I have a little more free time. I can't think of anything better to do for me or my family than attend these events! In fact my friend & I have started to pick events in places that we would like to travel to. San Diego was awesome! :)
—Sandy
This was my first "Time Out for Women". I attended with my oldest daughter and her oldest daughter, which was a neat experience. I drove to Ogden from Idaho during a weekend when the weather was not too favorable, but it was worth it considering the information I received and the feeling I had and the memories I gained that will last a long time. Thank you for the experience!
—Linda
This was my first experience at TOFW-and I loved it!! When I was in college I worked with Youth & Family Programs that were held on campus at BYU. This was my time to get to experience a conference as a participant instead of a coordinator. It was wonderful!! The talks were great, and geared perfectly to the needs of women. I also had my neighbor there who told me that she felt every speaker was speaking right to her. What an amazing experience!
—Jolynne
Thursday
Brad: Ph.D., University of Wyoming; associate professor at BYU; author, Growing Up and Stay in the Lifeboat; Debi: registered nurse; presided together over the Chile Santiago East Mission from 2003-2006
Keeping a sense of humor has health benefits, but it also blesses us spiritually. Humor helps us keep perspective, enrich relationships, and deal with trials and challenges. And anyone can have a sense of humor...you don't have to be born with it. You can train your mind to recognize and appreciate appropriate humor. So come relax, enjoy, and laugh out loud (a lot) with one of our favorite new TOFW couples. (Sometimes Brad doesn't even have to say anything. His laugh alone is funny!)
National bestselling author, including The Great and Terrible series; world-record-setting pilot; president and CEO of The Shipley Group
For some this is a time of darkness and discouragement. For others it is a time of excitement and peace. There is no doubt that we are living in the Last Days. But God is intensely interested in our time and has shown that He loves and defends His people. This just might be the best time to be alive-and it is not in spite of the growing darkness in the world, but maybe because of it, that we will feel the sweet assurance that God is at the helm. His plan will not fail...and neither will we.
Songwriter, entertainer, creator of more than 25 albums and soundtracks, including The Forgotten Carols and 25, a collection of his most beloved songs over the past 25 years
Some famous entertainers are known by one name or one song. Michael McLean isn't just "some famous entertainer." He's known for dozens of songs. Michael is a master songwriter whom we've accused of reading women's journals ... his songs say, sometimes almost perfectly, what all of us have felt. Chances are he's written one for you.
Friday
Singer; songwriter; producer; composer; multiple Pearl Award winner; albums include Women at the Well, Face to Face, and All About You
There's just something about his voice. We love it! And we also love and appreciate his rock-solid testimony of and passion for the gospel of Jesus Christ. He's a complete family guy but loves being with TOFW and we love having his spirit and heart with us.
Senior editor for Deseret Book Company; author, Take Two Chocolates and Call Me in the Morning and Confessions of an Unbalanced Woman
The fruits of motherhood are so agonizingly slow to ripen, it's hard to tell from day to day if the kids are going to "turn out right." Your child can be screaming her head off one moment and singing sweetly to her baby doll the next. (And no, that doesn't mean you've messed her up!) Emily has a message that assurance comes from knowing that Father in Heaven actually does trust us to raise His children. And He trusts us because He's with us every step of the way.
Ph.D.; founder, Sixteen Stones Center for Growth, LLC; former president, Association of Mormon Counselors and Psychotherapists; author, Forgiving Ourselves: Getting Back Up When We Let Ourselves Down.
Are our weaknesses the means to foster our progression or the reasons we feel stuck? The truth is, understanding the source of weaknesses and learning to distinguish them from sins just might change your perspective on life. Wendy will help you put energy into developing your virtues and strengths so your weaknesses can take a back seat and go along for the ride instead of driving the car...and your life.
Writer and songwriter; author, 21 Days Closer to Christ and Woman at the Well
When you think of an "abundant life," do you think of it as something you arrive at or something you create for yourself? Too many of us get caught up in saying "someday my life will be..." when really we can have that life NOW. Through her own personal journey proactively seeking a more abundant life, Emily shares three principles that will help you find your own. Don't wait for "someday"; discover that life today.
Ph.D., University of Colorado; institute instructor; recipient, Orton Literary Award; author, House of Glory and When Your Prayers Seem Unanswered
"Let us draw near..." is an invitation not just to gather together, but to gather to Him. As we come to know who Jesus Christ is, our ability and our desire to draw near to Him increase. Throughout scripture there is example after example of the personality of the Savior-a personality full of acceptance, assistance, sensitivity, and sustaining love. From the Old Testament to modern revelation, Michael helps introduce us to the Jesus we need to know.
* These listed presenters are committed to attending this event; however, Time Out for Women cannot guarantee that illness or other emergencies will not interfere with this schedule. No refunds or exchanges. We appreciate your understanding.