Bill and Thomas dive into the field of adult development, explaining the potential perspectives one might experience as a growing Latter-day Saint. Through the lens and insight of "adult developmental psychology," the restored gospel of Jesus Christ can take on new meaning and depth, supporting healthy progress while steering away from shame or division.
Thomas shares significant experiences from adolescence which caused a fracture with his family and native faith and began his exploration beyond his family’s devout Mormon heritage. He gives an overview of his 18-year spiritual pilgrimage and his ultimate return to the faith of his youth, bearing gifts from his journey.
We know the Savior taught in parables, but how do we learn from stories that often have such hidden meanings? John Bytheway shows you how to unravel the mysteries of Christ’s timeless teachings and how even in your lowest and most challenging moments of life, there is always hope for redemption, renewal, and for experiencing the fullness of God’s love for you.
"Catholics teach that the Pope is infallible, but nobody believes it. Mormons teach that their prophet is fallible, but nobody believes it."In this conversation for the Faith Matters Big Questions series, we speak with Patrick Mason (Dean of the School of Arts & Humanities and Professor of Religion at Claremont Graduate University) about the role of prophets and church leaders as divinely called yet imperfect men and women.
In this Faith Matters Big Questions conversation, Faith Matters team members Kate Hargadon and Bill Turnbull speak with BYU humanities professor George Handley and planetary scientist and BYU professor Jani Radebaugh.
Explore the “land of promise” like never before! Hank Smith uncovers the hidden treasures found within Israel’s history, all in less than one hour! You’ll understand it’s beauty, rich symbolism, and historical significance in a whole new way!
Few scholars have the expertise, let alone the confidence, to embark on a new translation of the New Testament for Latter-day Saints. Fortunately, Thomas Wayment has enough of both. When Wayment sat down for this conversation with Terryl Givens, he was a professor of ancient scripture at Brigham Young University, but has recently moved to teaching classical studies at the university.
Is it possible to find hope and purpose in the midst of misery and despair? When you can learn how to embrace life’s challenges with grace and determination, you will begin to find yourself able to overcome any obstacle and recognize the hidden blessings that often come from life’s toughest moments.
Do you find yourself being held back because of fear? What if you could learn how to harness the power of laughter, faith, and the power of a positive mindset to conquer worry and anxiety? John Bytheway shares four powerful strategies you can use to transform yourself from worry wart to warrior!
Margaret Blair Young is an American author and filmmaker. She also taught for thirty years at Brigham Young University. She’s written with Darius Grey about early black Latter-day Saints and her latest project is a film about more recent black converts in Africa. The film is called Heart of Africa.Young is also a swimmer. And swimming has become a powerful metaphor for her life.