Faith Matters
Faith Matters offers an expansive view of the Restored Gospel, thoughtful exploration of big and sometimes thorny questions, and a platform that encourages deeper engagement with our faith and our world. We focus on the Latter-day Saint (Mormon) tradition, but believe we have much to learn from other traditions and fully embrace those of other beliefs.
Episodes
278 episodes
Divorced in a Family-Centered Church - A Conversation with Anna Lott
Today we’re excited to share our conversation with Anna Lott, and we’re especially thinking of those who are walking—or have walked—the path of divorce.Anna is the host of the Solo Saints podcast and retreats, and she’s become a...
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Lifting the Ban: The Untold Story of the 1978 Revelation - A Conversation with Matthew Harris
This week—June 9th—marks the 47th anniversary of the 1978 revelation that ended the Church’s 126-year ban on Black members receiving the priesthood and entering the temple. It’s a moment we often point to with reverence and gratitude—but the st...
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What We Owe Each Other - An Episode from Article 13
Today, we’re so excited to share something brand new with you—the very first episode of a new podcast we’re launching here at Faith Matters. It’s called Article 13.This new narrative podcast brings together cutting-edge research...
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God Loves your ADHD - A Conversation with Steven Sharp Nelson
This week, we got to sit down with someone we’ve long admired and are so thrilled to finally have on the podcast—Steven Sharp Nelson, known to millions around the world as “The Cello Guy” from The Piano Guys. He’s a creative force and a pioneer...
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A Thoughtful Faith - A Conversation with Philip Barlow
This week, we’re sharing a conversation with Phil Barlow about his new book, published by Faith Matters, called A Thoughtful Faith for the 21st Century. If that sounds familiar, it may be because Phil published the first volume back in...
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Can Doubt be a Spiritual Gift? A Conversation with Terryl Givens & Jared Halverson
This week, we’re excited to share a special live episode recorded at the Compass Gallery in Provo, as part of our Big Questions series with Terryl Givens. Each month, Terryl is joined by a guest for a conversation about some of our big...
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Heavenly Mother's Day - A Conversation with McArthur Krishna
With Mother’s Day coming up, we’re so honored to bring you this conversation with McArthur Krishna about her new book, Mother in Heaven: A Gospel Topics Essay Study Guide.The doctrine of Heavenly Mother is one of the most beauti...
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Seventy Times Seven - A Conversation with Chad Ford
This week, we’re so glad to be sharing a conversation with our friend Chad Ford.Chad is a conflict mediator, peace educator, and associate professor of religious studies at Utah State University. He’s spent decades working in some of the...
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Easter Is for Everybody - A Conversation with Amanda Suarez and Jon Ogden
With Easter just a few days away, we’re so excited to share this conversation with Amanda Suarez and Jon Ogden.Amanda and Jon are two of the co-founders of Uplift Kids, a lesson library and curriculum that helps families explore...
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How to Have a Conversation with God - A Conversation with Adam Miller & Rosalynde Welch
This week, we’re so excited to welcome Adam Miller and Rosalynde Welch to talk about their brand-new book, Seven Visions. This book is an exploration of seven visionary experiences in the Doctrine ...
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Changemakers - A Conversation with McArthur Krishna and Anne Pimentel
This week, we’re really excited to share a conversation about a brand-new Children’s book called Changemakers by McArthur Krishna and Anne Pimentel, with beautiful artwork by Jessica Sarah Beach. The book is a powerful and much-need...
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Listening to Women: Jared Halverson hosts Aubrey Chaves, Kathryn Knight Sonntag, and Bethany Brady Spalding
Today we’re bringing you a special conversation hosted by Jared Halverson, who’s joined by three women—Bethany Brady Spalding, Kathryn Knight Sonntag, and me—who’ve been part of a larger, ongoing conversation sparked by one of Jared’s recent vi...
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The Blessings of a Quirky Ward - with James Goldberg
We have a really fun episode for you today—We’re talking with James Goldberg about his delightful book Tales of the Chelm First Ward, which he co-wrote with his, wife Nicole Wil...
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The Path of Descent - A Conversation with Mike Petrow
This week, we’re joined by Mike Petrow, who serves as the Director of Formation, Faculty Relations, and Theological Foundations at the Center for Action and Contemplation. The CAC is a nonprofit founded by Father Richard Rohr that introduces se...
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A Counter-culture of Love - A Conversation with David French
This week, we’re excited to share a conversation between Zach Davis and New York Times columnist and author David French.David French began his career as a constitutional litigator, with a special focus on religious liberty. He ...
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The Ongoing Tug-of-War Between Tradition and Change - A Conversation with Jeff Strong
This week, we’re welcoming back our good friend Jeff Strong.Last year, Jeff and his team sent out a survey to the Faith Matters audience as part of a larger research project on faith and church participation. Over 1,600 of you r...
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When Sustaining Means Speaking Up: The Life and Legacy of Marion D. Hanks
For today’s episode, we’re releasing a fascinating conversation that Aubrey had with Rich Hanks about the life and legacy of his father, Marion D. Hanks. For those who know his name, you’ll know exactly why this conversation matters so much to ...
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Thomas McConkie's back, and this could change your life
We have been waiting a long time for this episode with our friend Thomas McConkie. As many of you know, Thomas is an incredibly skilled meditation teacher and guide on the path of spiritual awakening. Faith Matters produced his very popular onl...
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When Faith Heals and When it Hurts -- A Conversation with Janeen Martin
This week, Tim and I are sharing a fascinating conversation with therapist and researcher Janeen Martin about the complex and deeply personal ways that religion and mental health intersect.Janeen has spent years working with clients ...
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How Free is your Will? A Conversation with Terryl Givens
This week, we are thrilled to welcome back Terryl Givens—one of our all-time favorite guests and collaborators and someone we always have a running list of topics for. This time, we’re finally diving deep into the topic of agency and free will:...
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Can God Speak Through AI? - A Conversation with Carl Youngblood
This week, we’re thrilled to talk with Carl Youngblood— longtime technologist, software engineer, and president of the Mormon Transhumanist Association.Artificial Intelligence is no longer a distant, futuristic idea—it’s already shaping ...
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Is it Rational to Believe? - A Conversation with Ross Douthat
This week, Zach Davis is joined by New York Times columnist and author Ross Douthat to talk about his new book, Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious.Ross has spent his career bridging worlds—explaining faith and co...
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Mercy at the Margins - A Conversation with Shima Baradaran Baughman
This week, we’re joined by Shima Baradaran Baughman, a nationally renowned expert on criminal justice reform and a law professor at BYU. After years focusing on shaping public policy and reforming systems, Shima began to recognize that the deep...
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Be Ye Therefore a Perfectionist? - A Conversation with Justin Dyer
This week, we’re so grateful to share a conversation with Justin Dyer, a professor of religion at BYU and a researcher who has spent years exploring the intersection of faith and mental health. Justin’s most recent work focuses on perfectionism...
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How to Stop Running from Your Feelings - A Conversation with Jana Spangler
This week, we’re joined by Jana Spangler for a powerful and practical conversation about emotions—especially the ones we’ll do just about anything to avoid feeling.Jana explains that emotions aren’t our enemies; they’re signals—messages ...
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