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Many Latter-day Saints feel unsure about how to approach the topic of Heavenly Mother. What's speculation? What's doctrine? And what does it mean for our faith? In this episode, I talk with the author of a widely shared article from Public Square Magazine to explore what we do know, address common misconceptions, and discuss how understanding our Heavenly Mother can deepen our relationship with both of our Heavenly Parents and Savior. https://publicsquaremag.org/faith/gospel-fare/heavenly-mother-faith-vs-speculation/

"When people throughout the world experienced the COVID-19 pandemic and its associated shutdowns, the well-known expression “a family that eats together, stays together” was flipped for many families. The family that stayed together, ate together was a common occurrence as people experienced various levels of stay-in-place mandates. Most individuals and families were no longer rushing from one activity to the next, grabbing a quick fast-food meal on the way, or even working long shifts outside the home. With less intense schedules, many families were sharing an increased number of meals at home together. Multiple studies conducted over the past twenty years, including several by leading family meals scholar Barbara Fiese, have found that families who eat meals together several times a week are positively impacted physically, emotionally, relationally, and mentally. In particular, a long list of benefits is attributed to children and teens: including better academic performance, higher self-esteem, a greater sense of resilience, lower risk of substance abuse, lower risk of depression, and lower rates of obesity (e.g., Armstrong-Carter & Telzer, 2020; Fiese et al., 2012). The positive influences of regular family dinners are diverse and significant. Did the previously known benefits of family meals apply to families living through the stress and negative aspects of the Covid-19 pandemic?"   Laura McKeighen reads the article, "The Secret Power of Sharing Meals Together" which was originally published in Public Square Magazine on March 15, 2023.

In this episode, we explore the intersection of faith, mental health, and agency—how our ability to choose extends beyond simple decisions and impacts how we respond to betrayal, anxiety, depression, and life's unexpected challenges.Our guest, Brianna Holmes, joins us to discuss how agency is more than just free will—it's deeply connected to truth, meaning, and the way we engage with our experiences. Whether you're facing the emotional weight of betrayal trauma, struggling with mental health, or wrestling with faith-based questions about suffering, this conversation offers new ways to see your choices, reframe your experience, and reclaim your power.What You'll Learn in This Episode:

"Few single events in human history have affected a significant majority of people on earth—the COVID-19 pandemic is one of those widely shared experiences. Nearly all individuals and families experienced various levels of stay-in-place mandates, significant trials, and/or heartbreaking losses. As families hunkered down in their homes during the early days of the pandemic, family communication was often stretched and tested in new ways." Laura McKeighen reads the article, "Did COVID Strengthen Family Communication?" which was originally published in Public Square Magazine on February 15, 2023.

"For more than two decades, we have studied the stories, challenges, and triumphs of racially and religiously diverse marriage-based families who have been identified by their clergy as “exemplary.” Since 2001, our American Families of Faith Research Project has explored and shared various secrets of success revealed by these families in numerous articles and three books. Our latest book, Home-Centered Gospel Learning, and Living: Seeking Greater Personal Revelation, is the first written expressly to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The book was “inspired by several challenges from President Russell M. Nelson—challenges that have included seeking to ‘come, follow' the Savior, to ‘hear Him,' to become ‘exemplary Latter-day Saints,' and to ‘diligently work to remodel [our] home into a center of gospel learning.'”   Loren Marks reads the article, "The Power of Home-Centered Gospel Learning" which was originally published in Public Square Magazine on January 17, 2023.

"A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens, contains a wealth of wisdom in human character and transformation. Newfound generosity, empathy, and compassion emerge as delightful Christmas gifts following Ebenezer Scrooge's transformation—along with one easily overlooked virtue: humility. Before his eventful night begins, Scrooge is full of pride and self-interest. By the time morning light breaks, he is jumping from bed in order to humbly respect, serve, and connect with the people in his life. He transforms from a lonely and arrogant man to someone who humbly cherishes his relationships with “the least of [his] brethren” (i.e., “Tiny Tim” Cratchit). "As nice as it would be to find our own transformation in a one-night fantastical journey into our past, for most of us, the change happens more gradually and without so much obvious hand-holding from ghosts. Albeit far less dramatic, many have found the sincere observance of religious rituals and practices equally transformative in their ultimate impact on our souls."   Laura McKeighen reads the article, "It Doesn't Take Life-Changing Drama to Find Humility" which was originally published in Public Square Magazine on November 21, 2022.

"In a memorable address entitled Beware of Pride, former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture and religious leader President Ezra Taft Benson stated, “Pride adversely affects all our relationships—our relationship with God and His servants, between husband and wife, parent and child.” In what follows, we explore more closely the evidence in family narratives that demonstrates the healing force of humility to combat the stumbling block of pride in parent-child relationships."   Laura McKeighen reads the article, "The Healing Power of Humility in Parent-Child Relationships" which was originally published in Public Square Magazine on October 6, 2022.

In this episode, we share some of our expereinces when attending religious services of various faiths. We discuss what we appreciated, enjoyed, and learned from those experiences. We have come to expect that when we go and participate in another faith's worship, the experience is well worth it and are always glad to have gone. This podcast features conversations about faith and family life between the Co-directors of the American Families of Faith project (http://AmericanFamiliesofFaith.byu.edu) Dr. David Dollahite and Dr. Loren Marks. This podcast is edited, syndicated, and marketed by Laura McKeighen, the Outreach Director for the American Families of Faith project. If you'd like more insight into how religious families draw on their spiritual beliefs to strengthen their marital relationships and parenting, check out our public scholarship articles at Public Square Magazine.

Is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints disrespected by journalists? Do journalists treat X better than they treat the Church of Jesus Christ? Today we are joined by Christopher Cunningham, one of our favorite scholars and one of our closest friends. Christopher shares his insights on the bias held by many journalists against the Church of Jesus Christ. Christopher is the Managing Director of Public Square Magazine and a frequent guest on Saints Unscripted. Let us know what you think of this discussion in the comments below! Read more here: https://publicsquaremag.org/media-education/social-media/journalists-mormon-church-proper-name/ FOLLOW PUBLIC SQUARE MAG: Website: https://publicsquaremag.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/publicsquaremag_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PublicSquareMag X: https://x.com/PublicSquareMag?mx=2

Guest Dan Ellsworth joins Matthew to discuss Elder Brent H. Nielson's powerful witness of the Gospel in his talk, A Record of What I Have Both Seen and Heard. Resources Safety for the Soul by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland These are our days by Matthew Watkins Becoming a Disciple (Divine Discontent) by Elder Neal A. Maxwell Nauvoo Neighbor by Dan Ellsworth Latter-day Presentations by Dan Ellsworth Dan Ellsworth at Public Square Magazine

For 115 years, the NAACP, the nation's oldest civil rights organization, has been advancing the cause of justice for Black Americans. For 111 years, the Anti-Defamation League has been doing much the same for Jewish Americans. And for 104 years, the American Civil Liberties Union has been safeguarding the constitutional rights of everyone in the United States. So which group is protecting, advocating and advancing the rights of Latter-day Saints? While The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints certainly looks out for its own interests and apologetic groups defend church teachings, no independent organization is dedicated to civil rights for members. It's time to change that, argues Public Square Magazine. In a recent staff editorial, the online publication written from a Latter-day Saint perspective, called for the establishment of a civil rights organization to advocate for the rights of members in “political, legal and cultural spaces.” On this week's show, Public Square Managing Editor C.D. Cunningham and Associate Editor Brianna Holmes discuss why such a group is needed, how it could operate and whom it could benefit.

"I grew up as an actively involved member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Oregon, land of the religious “Nones.” In my circle of high school friends, almost none were church people of any stripe, with the exception of a cute girl I dated until her pastor delivered a scathing and apparently convincing sermon on the “evils of Mormonism” that irreparably divided us. As I learned at a tender age, sometimes religion unites, sometimes it divides.  "Yet I also learned that vital religious and life lessons can come from widely varied sources." Loren Marks reads the article, "Learning to Be a Good “Latter-day Saint Boy” from Friends of Other Faiths" which was originally published in Public Square Magazine on February 24, 2022.

Dr. David Dollahite, co-director of the American Families of Faith project, reflects on his deep respect and "holy envy" for Mainline Protestant families in the United States. Many of these families repeatedly discussed their belief that "God is love." Loving God and neighbor are two core religious beliefs and values for them, which they often live out in inspiring and pragmatic ways. This podcast features conversations about faith and family life between the co-directors of the American Families of Faith project (http://AmericanFamiliesofFaith.byu.edu), Dr. David Dollahite and Dr. Loren Marks. This podcast is edited, syndicated, and marketed by Laura McKeighen, the Outreach Director for the American Families of Faith project. If you'd like more insight into how religious families draw on their spiritual beliefs to strengthen their marital relationships and parenting, check out our public scholarship articles at Public Square Magazine.

"In this essay, I share a few experiences my family and I have enjoyed with our Jewish friends in their worship services and holy days in California and in New England. Although these stories are spread across my life, several experiences occurred during visits to synagogues as part of  research I conducted on families of various faiths (including 30 Jewish families) for the American Families of Faith project. I begin with my longest and closest relationship with a beloved Jewish person–Ann Scinski." David Dollahite reads the article, "Sacred Experiences with Jewish Friends" which was originally published in Public Square Magazine on March 14, 2022.

"In my 50 years as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I have known and loved persons from a variety of faiths who have influenced my life for good. I have even confessed that during my youth in Oregon, thanks to a wealth of diverse friends, I may have learned more about being a “good Latter-day Saint boy” from those outside of my faith than from those inside my faith. "Each person we meet has something to teach us. Even occasionally mean-spirited treatment from another person can nurture our own conviction to be kind. It has been my experience that every soul I have taken the time to truly know and love has at least one gift, a unique capacity, a beautiful or delightful aspect of their being that elicits an admiration—a desire for more of “their gift” in my own life."  Loren Marks reads the article, "'Thank You, I'd Be Honored': Worshipping with Friends of Other Faiths" which was originally published in Public Square Magazine on January 21, 2022.

"In this essay, I will share some experiences from attending religious services of various faiths and what we learned from those experiences. I focus on worship services and celebrations and what I enjoyed and appreciated most about sharing sacred moments of community with others across a range of world faiths and denominations. I express my appreciation and admiration for the wonderful people of God who welcomed me to their sacred services and thus their sacred ground." David Dollahite reads the article, "Attending Religious Services of Other Faiths" which was originally published in Public Square Magazine on February 3, 2022.

"In 1985, Krister Stendahl, then Lutheran Bishop of Stockholm, stepped to the microphone at a potentially volatile press conference in Stockholm, Sweden, and “offered support for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints building a temple there, against which there was growing opposition.” In that watershed moment, when many of his own countrymen and parishioners were angry at the prospect of an “American” church planting their temple on Swedish soil, the wise and gentle Stendahl stood alone and not only called for tolerance, but expressed his own respect for some aspects of Latter-day Saint doctrine and practice and further urged all to leave room for “holy envy” and the honoring of beautiful elements in faith traditions other than their own. "We concur with Stendahl, later Dean of Harvard Divinity School, that if we follow the better angels of our nature, we will seek ways to honor the best elements of other religions—indeed, that we will look with such depth and consideration that we will develop a little holy envy. We are also convinced that given the cultural climate in which we find ourselves in 2021, it has never been more important to seek to climb over what sociologist Arlie Hochschild (2016) has called “the empathy wall,” the wall that serves as a barrier to empathy for others." Loren Marks reads the article, "What is Holy Envy and Can It Heal Our World?" which was originally published in Public Square Magazine on December 3, 2021.

"We are professors of family life at BYU and co-directors of the American Families of Faith project. In this article, consistent with articles on the other seven religious-ethnic communities, we share a few quotes drawn from those whom we interviewed. In this essay the quotes center on the eternal nature of life, marriage, and families from persons from our own faith, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (aka The Church of Jesus Christ, LDS, Mormon). "In this essay we turn to our own faith, not to brag but to share a pronounced strength of this faith (to which Dave converted at age 19 and in which Loren was raised). After we share brief narratives from members of some of the 28 LDS families we have interviewed, we will discuss the idea of holy envy, share some thoughts on LDS family life from some respected scholars from various disciplines who are not LDS, and conclude with a few thoughts about the things that we personally find most meaningful about our own faith." David Dollahite reads the article, "Latter-day Saint Families: Eternal Perspectives" which was originally published in Public Square Magazine on October 11, 2021.

"A few years before 9-11, a leading religion researcher, the late David Larson referred to religion as “the anti-tenure topic”—the fast track out of a respectable academic job. Despite that danger, we began our work in this area.  Overnight, however, fire began to rage and hate crimes against Muslims subsequently increased 1600% from pre-9/11 levels. Rarely, had modern America been further from “Peace, Love, and Understanding.” In the midst of polemics and emotion, careful and moderate scholarship was desperately needed to facilitate authentic tolerance and respect across religious bodies. "The purpose of this article is to briefly explore how religious beliefs and practices influence family relationships among highly religious Muslims. Our intent is to share their own reports, in their own voices. Our aim is to not only provide information but to foster authentic understanding and respect." Loren Marks reads the article, "Muslim Families: A Closer Look at Answering to Allah" which was originally published in Public Square Magazine on November 5, 2021.

"According to a 2018 Gallup Poll, about 40% of Americans self-identify as Evangelical or “born again” Christians. American Evangelical Christians generally report that one primary conviction of their faith is a strong belief in the Bible—the Protestant roots of sola scriptura, scriptura sola (“only scripture and scripture alone”). The other deep faith commitment is the striving for a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. In this article, we explore how these specific aspects of faith among Evangelical Christians reportedly influence their family life and family interactions. "   David Dollahite reads the article, "Evangelical Christian Families – God Wants Us . . . To Be Strong" which was originally published in Public Square Magazine on November 19, 2021.

Dr. Loren Marks, co-director of the American Families of Faith project, shares his deep respect and "holy envy" for Muslim families in the United States. Particularly, the combination of Ramadan and zakat inspires a hope for a better world. This podcast features conversations about faith and family life between the co-directors of the American Families of Faith project (http://AmericanFamiliesofFaith.byu.edu), Dr. David Dollahite and Dr. Loren Marks. This podcast is edited, syndicated, and marketed by Laura McKeighen, the Outreach Director for the American Families of Faith project. If you'd like more insight into how religious families draw on their spiritual beliefs to strengthen their marital relationships and parenting, check out our public scholarship articles at Public Square Magazine.

"I(Dave) was raised in a Mainline Protestant Church, Holy Innocents Episcopal Church in Marin County, California. I served as an acolyte (altar boy) for three years (age 9-12) and assisted the Priest by carrying the large wooden and gold cross during the “processional” into the sanctuary at the beginning of the service and the “recessional” out of the church at the end of the service, lighting and extinguishing the candles, and in serving communion. Other than our priest overdoing the incense a bit for my taste/smell, I have very fond memories of those services and of the people I knew in the Episcopal Church."   David Dollahite reads the article, "Mainline Protestant Families : Loving God and Family Members" which was originally published in Public Square Magazine on September 27, 2021.

Dr. David Dollahite, co-director of the American Families of Faith project, shares his feelings of respect, appreciation, and "holy envy" for Evangelical Christian families in the United States. Many of the Evangelical participants interviewed spoke of their views on servant leadership within families and of their focus on the word of God found in the Bible. This podcast features conversations about faith and family life between the co-directors of the American Families of Faith project (http://AmericanFamiliesofFaith.byu.edu), Dr. David Dollahite and Dr. Loren Marks. This podcast is edited, syndicated, and marketed by Laura McKeighen, the Outreach Director for the American Families of Faith project. If you'd like more insight into how religious families draw on their spiritual beliefs to strengthen their marital relationships and parenting, check out our public scholarship articles at Public Square Magazine.

Meghan is joined by Jacob Hess to discuss the unlimited power of God to heal - including healing our pervasive and persistent mental illnesses. Topics Include: - Long-term sustainable healing from mental illness and addictions-Other resources besides medication-Pathway to an ‘upward spiral'-The 2 things that heal trauma-Healing at Home and in ZionJacob Hess is lead author of The Power of Stillness: Mindful Living for Latter-day Saints, a contributing writer at Deseret News, and a founder and former Editor at Public Square Magazine. He is a former board member of the National Coalition of Dialogue & Deliberation, and wrote You're Not as Crazy as I Thought, But You're Still Wrong with Phil Neisser, Dean at State University of New York. Jacob's life work is dedicated to making space for thoughtful, good-hearted people to find understanding (and affection) while exploring together the deepest of disagreements. He has been featured on This American Life and honored by Public Conversations Project. Jacob has also helped create online resources for pornography addiction (Fortify) and depression anxiety (Lift) that have reached 200K in 155 countries. He has published 14 peer reviewed articles, with a focus on long-term outcomes – helping people find deeper, more sustainable healing from depression and anxiety through his non-profit, the Council for Sustainable Healing. Jacob and his sweetheart Monique live in Paradise, Utah, having some modest success raising four boys, and a baby girl – and proving to be reliably mediocre in raising chickens, ducks, goats and a vegetable garden that proves year after year that the earth is still cursed.   To read more of Jacob Hess's writing and work, you can access it all here: https://jacobzhess.substack.com/And to go deeper in some of the mental health conversations discussed today, check out the following:When the Adderall Runs OutImagining a Mental Health System Centered on Learning & GrowthDoes Your Depression Keep Getting Worse? This Might Be WhyHope Sometimes Hurts. Hopelessness Hurts MoreAnd this article about pornography: "Whose Body Will Save Us from The Pain Inside?"“The real problem of the Christian life comes where people do not usually look for it.  It comes the very moment you wake up each morning.  All your wishes and hopes for the day rush at you like wild animals.  And the first job each morning consists simply in shoving them all back; in listening to that other voice, taking that other point of view, letting that other larger, stronger, quieter life come flowing in.  And so on, all day.  Standing back from all your natural fussings and frettings; coming in out of the wind.We can only do it for moments at first.  But from those moments the new sort of life will be spreading through our system:  because now we are letting Him work at the right part of us.”  Mere Christianity (1952; Harper Collins: 2001) 198-199.

Today's conversation is one you don't want to miss! Listen in to the StrongerMarriage Connection as Dave and Liz sit down with Dr. Jacob Hess, a master of mindfulness, to discuss the realities of love and romance & what is hijacking relationships today. TimeStamps: 0:00 – Introduction: Who is Dr. Jacob Hess?2:36 – What is hijacking relationships & causing couples to drift apart?4:52 – The narratives of romance - how things are “supposed” to be6:56 – What is the reality of romance?9:30 – People look to their romantic partner to somehow meet all of their needs11:26 – Allow your relationships to be human and allow your partner to be a human being14:27 – See your partner as they are, rather than how they're supposed to be16:46 – The relationship hijack of self-absorption18:46 – Whole soul romance: when someone loves your mind & heart, not just how they feelaround you20:46 – Micro moments of love22:31 – Small things over time create a new kind of momentum for the relationship to grow24:25 – Honing the ability to show love generally, but especially to our partner26:56 – Infatuation & fireworks draw people together, committed & enduring love keeps themtogether29:31 – The difference between loving a person and loving a particular idea about love31:07 – Follow the peace, not the passion33:17 – Every marriage has waves, learn to surf them instead of fight them34:25 – Jacob's takeaway of the day: Instead of constantly forcing a story on everybody around,let each moment with somebody be new. Let people breathe.35:16 – Liz's takeaway: Tranquil affection - loving with great warmth & affection35:50 – Dave's takeaway: Take something ordinary in your relationship and make it extraordinary About Jacob Hess: Jacob Hess is the author of 14 peer-reviewed studies on competing narratives of difficult health and social issues, as well as a book on what's hijacking romance, “Once Upon a Time...He Wasn't Feeling It Anymore, and two others: “The Power of Stillness: Mindful Living for Latter-Day Saints” with Carrie Skarda, Kyle Anderson and Ty Mansfield. And with his Marxist-Atheist friend Phil Neisser, Dean of the State University of New York, “You're Not as Crazy as I Thought, But You're Still Wrong.” Jacob is a former board member of the National Coalition of Dialogue & Deliberation, and writes for Deseret News and Public Square Magazine about making space for thoughtful, good-hearted people to find understanding (and affection) while exploring together the deepest of disagreements. Jacob has taught Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and helped create online mindfulness-based recovery programs for depression/anxiety (Lift) and sexual compulsivity (Fortify) that have reached 200K in 155 countries. He is currently working with Impact Suite on a mental health fitbit and with The Council for Sustainable Healing on ways to encourage families to build a healing sanctuary at home to counteract depression and anxiety. Jacob is a happy father of five, partner of one amazing gal – and mediocre goatherd. Insights: Jacob: There's something about being in the presence of someone who you feel, not only their full attention, but you feel held in their affection too. Dave: There are little micro moments in life and in our marriages that we can't let pass by. Liz: We have to understand love. We must know what love is in order to receive it and give it. Invites:    ●    How you greet your spouse matters. Make your partner feel special by conveying your excitement at seeing them when they come home after a long day at work or after being apart for a few days. This will surprise your partner and make them feel loved.   ●    Examine what narratives of romance you consciously or unconsciously expect from your relationship. Try asking yourself some of these hard questions and answer honestly.What do you really want to love? Has this story of romance seduced you so far thatyou're willing to toss this person aside as some barrier on your pathway to your grandfulfillment? Or could it be that the very person in front of you, this human being that hastheir own challenges, could be the pathway to deeper love?   ●    Take the ordinary things in your relationships and make them extraordinary. Do this by giving your partner an impromptu five second hug or leaving them a note saying howmuch you appreciate them. Even the mundane parts of life can be turned into momentsof connection. Dr. Jacob Hess Links:- unthinkable.cc- https://www.deseret.com/authors/jacob-hess- https://publicsquaremag.org/author/jhess/- https://www.joinfortify.com/   Visit our site for FREE relationship resources and regular giveaways: Strongermarriage.org podcast.strongermarriage.org Facebook: StrongerMarriage.orgInstagram: @strongermarriagelifeTikTok: @strongermarriagelife Dr. Dave Schramm: https://drdaveschramm.com https://drdavespeaks.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/DrDaveUSU Facebook Marriage Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/770019130329579 Facebook Parenting Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/542067440314642   Dr. Liz Hale: http://www.drlizhale.com/    Visit our site for FREE relationship resources and regular giveaways: Strongermarriage.org podcast.strongermarriage.org Facebook: StrongerMarriage.orgInstagram: @strongermarriagelifeTikTok: @strongermarriagelife Dr. Dave Schramm: https://drdaveschramm.com https://drdavespeaks.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/DrDaveUSU Facebook Marriage Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/770019130329579 Facebook Parenting Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/542067440314642   Dr. Liz Hale: http://www.drlizhale.com/ See our website for privacy information.

"We sometimes are asked why we have such appreciation for our Jewish friends and their faith. It is a long story but it starts with the fact that Dave's godmother is Jewish. When, as an infant, Dave was to be baptized in the Episcopal Church, Dave's mother, Elizabeth, insisted that his godmother be her best friend Ann Scinski. This was despite the fact that Father Ewald, the priest who baptized Dave, insisted that only a baptized and confirmed Christian could be a godparent. Elizabeth's love of Ann and of the Jewish faith influenced Dave throughout his youth." David Dollahite reads the article, "Jewish Families: How Teachings and Traditions Strengthen Marriage and Family Life" which was originally published in Public Square Magazine on September 14, 2021.

Dr. Loren Marks, co-director of the American Families of Faith project, reflects on his deep respect and "holy envy" for Black Christian families in the United States. Many of these families shared a profoundly deep and living faith in a God that hears and sustains them during poignant challenges. This podcast features conversations about faith and family life between the co-directors of the American Families of Faith project (http://AmericanFamiliesofFaith.byu.edu), Dr. David Dollahite and Dr. Loren Marks. This podcast is edited, syndicated, and marketed by Laura McKeighen, the Outreach Director for the American Families of Faith project. If you'd like more insight into how religious families draw on their spiritual beliefs to strengthen their marital relationships and parenting, check out our public scholarship articles at Public Square Magazine.

I sit down with Carl Cranney and Christopher Cunningham to talk about white christian nationalism, which is making the rounds in the news. We discuss what the Latter-day Saint response should be to the phenomenon, and how we're really doing on things. We also talk about two recent articles, one by Christopher in Public Square Magazine, and another by Dr. Taylor Petrey in The Salt Lake Tribune.

" . . . we know little about the deeper meanings and processes involved regarding why some Black marriages thrive. Next, we offer a few brief insights gleaned from a recent study entitled, “Weathering the Storm: The Shelter of Faith for Black American Christian Families.” By “giving the mic” to the couples themselves, we are able to uncover some of the underlying reasons for why and how religion reportedly influences many strong Black marriages and families."   Loren Marks reads the article, "Strong Black Families: God, Relationships, and Deep Faith" which was originally published in Public Square Magazine on August 20, 2021.

We have a special guest this episode, Carol Rice who is partnered with Public Square Magazine & TheFamilyProclimation.org! We could not think of a better expert to discuss with Kevin Elder Gong's address, "Happy and Forever." So many great nuggets of gold. We hope you enjoy listening to this weeks episode.

"We find ourselves feeling respect and holy envy for the extensive and explicit efforts of the Catholic and Orthodox Christian faiths as they strive to replace guilt with hope, bitterness with forgiveness, divisiveness with unity, and animosity with atonement."   David Dollahite reads the article, "Catholic and Orthodox Christian Families: Confession and Forgiveness" which was originally published in Public Square Magazine on August 4, 2021.

Dr. David Dollahite, co-director of the American Families of Faith project, reflects on his sense of "holy envy" for Catholic and Orthodox Christian families in the United States. A simple, regular, patterned approach to asking and granting forgiveness smooths relationships within many of these families. This podcast features conversations about faith and family life between the co-directors of the American Families of Faith project (http://AmericanFamiliesofFaith.byu.edu), Dr. David Dollahite and Dr. Loren Marks. This podcast is edited, syndicated, and marketed by Laura McKeighen, the Outreach Director for the American Families of Faith project. If you'd like more insight into how religious families draw on their spiritual beliefs to strengthen their marital relationships and parenting, check out our public scholarship articles at Public Square Magazine.

"Each of the different religious-ethnic communities in the American Families of Faith research project features valued additions via differences in perspective and lived experience. This may be especially true with our Asian American Christian families. When one realizes that in 1989, nearly half of the individuals we interviewed were still living in China during the tragic massacre of the June Fourth Incident at Tiananmen Square, we are reminded of the precious nature of religious and political liberty that Asian Christian immigrants to the United States embody."   Loren Marks reads the article, "Living a New Faith in a New Land" which was originally published in Public Square Magazine on July 20, 2021.

The Conversation Not Happening In The Church Jacob Hess and Carol Rice are from Public Square Magazine, a great resource we use often at Cwic Show! Take a look- https://publicsquaremag.org   Are church members unprepared for these new ideologies and culture shift?   There are new comments in church that "just feel off"   Do we stay silent in class when these comments are made?   Does the "Spiral of Silence" pull us away from what we say in Sacrament talks, Sunday School lessons, to our children?   "We can't ignore the order of heaven, and that's the family!"   Some may believe that the Covenant Path is not for them. "If you believe that, it changes everything."   "If it's anti-family it's anti-Christ." All of these new ideologies have something in common, they seek to deform, deconstruct, and destroy the traditional family.   In regards to these new ideologies, "why is this particular storm of cultural hostilities reaching and affecting us so much? And why are our defenses not holding in this case?"   Website - www.cwicmedia.com  

"In this [audio article], we discuss the “inner logic” of religion(s). That is, how religious thinking and acting is important to understand on their own terms and not simply as merely psychological or sociological in nature. Unfortunately, across the social sciences, a typical approach to the study of religion and religions is to reduce religion to sociology or to psychology by imposing sociological or psychological perspectives onto religion."   David Dollahite reads the article, "The Inner Logic of Religion(s)" which was originally published in Public Square Magazine on July 7, 2021.

Christopher Cunningham is the managing editor for Public Square Magazine, a faith and research based online editorial discussing various issues of the day. He joins us to discuss his most recent article, “When Therapy Subverts Change.”In this episode, Christopher and our host, Brent Andrewsen, discuss a potential communication disconnect between therapists and clients (5:57),  how therapy can be compatible with faith (16:45), and how repentance is a crucial element for true change and lasting happiness (28:31).  To read Christophers article, please go to https://publicsquaremag.org/faith/gospel-fare/when-therapy-subverts-change/To learn more, visit TheFamilyProclamation.org

I learned a lot from this conversation with Steven T. Collis. I first heard about him when I received a copy of his newest book, Praying with the Enemy, from his publisher. Although I am not great with the names of the gentleman this book is based off of, their story is one that will positively influence everyone who reads it. Hearing the story of two men put into an impossible situation who help each other survive during the Korean War was very intriguing to me because I had 2 grandfathers who were stationed in Germany during the war. We also talk about something I never talk about, which is politics. We talk about some very real issues going on around the time we recorded back in June of this year.  There is something on here for everyone, so take a listen and then share it with your people! Bio: Steven T. Collis is the author of the nonfiction books The Immortals and Deep Conviction and the novels Praying with the Enemy and At Any Cost. He is a law professor at the University of Texas-Austin School of Law and founding faculty director of UT's Bech-Loughlin First Amendment Center and related Law & Religion Clinic. Prior to his appointment at UT, he was the Olin-Darling Research Fellow in the Constitutional Law Center at Stanford Law School and an equity partner at Holland & Hart LLP, where he was the chair of the firm's nationwide religious institutions and First Amendment practice group. He is a sought-after speaker on both writing and religion law to audiences across the United States, including foreign diplomats from countries in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and South America on behalf of the United States State Department. He has been interviewed by and quoted in various news outlets, including The Deseret News, Bloomberg, The Washington Times, Law360, Public Square Magazine, The Salt Lake Tribune, PBS, The Denver Business Journal, Law Week Colorado, CBN News, and many others. Before embarking on his legal and writing career, Steven graduated magna cum laude from the University of Michigan Law School, where he was elected to the Order of the Coif and served as an editor on the Michigan Law Review and the Michigan Journal of Race and Law. Steven also holds an M.F.A. in creative writing from Virginia Commonwealth University, where he served as the associate editor of the literary journal Blackbird. He completed his undergraduate studies, with university honors, at Brigham Young University. Originally from New Mexico, Steven lives in Austin with his wife and children. Anchor Verse: Ephesians 4: 11-16 Connect with Steven: Website: https://www.steventcollis.com ***This podcast is a proud member of the Spark Network! It is a network of Christian podcasts that cover so many different topics!  Head over to: https://www.sparkmedia.ventures/spark-network#/ to find more amazing podcasts!!***

"A sad irony of life in contemporary America is that large numbers of people who devote a great deal of time, effort, and money to get into fictional alternate worlds, while at the same time, most Americans seem unable or unwilling to devote much effort to better understanding the religious worlds of their fellow citizens. Thus, many Americans spend hundreds of hours watching and reading about fictional worlds, yet know very little about the religious worlds of their neighbors, coworkers, friends, and family members. "This can have real-world consequences. Religious hate crimes, particularly against minority faiths, are increasing. FBI data indicate that hate crimes against Muslims rose 67% between 2014 and 2015 and the first quarter of 2017 showed 541 anti-Semitic incidents including 161 bomb threats. Of course, very few will think about or perpetrate hate crimes, but our qualitative data likewise confirm that many members of religious minorities experience various forms of misunderstanding, bias, and discrimination. Our experience and observations have convinced us that as most people learn about the religious beliefs, practices, cultures, and experiences of their fellow citizens they become better friends, neighbors, and family members."   Loren Marks reads the article, "Strengths in Diverse American Families of Faith" which was originally published in Public Square Magazine on June 17, 2021.

This week Kurt Francom is joined by mental health therapist Jennifer Roach and the Managing Director of Public Square Magazine, Christopher Cunningham. They discuss the accusation of Elder Bednar plagiarizing parts of his recent general conference talk, why an Evangelical pastor would attend general conference, and whether there should be emeritus status for members of the Quorum of the Twelve. Become a Patreon and get exclusive content Links: Study ranks Utah #1 for mental illness in the US Is LDS Church culture under attack? LDS elder — a former college president — may have plagiarized General Conference talk ‘Mormon Land': Are top LDS leaders simply getting too old? Is it time for emeritus presidents, apostles? Pastor's raw REACTION at Latter-day Saint Conference A latter-day saint's thoughts in response to Pastor's raw REACTION at Latter-day Saint Conference Subscribe to Hello Saints Kurt's interview with Jeff McCullough about attending general conference THE MOST AMERICAN RELIGION  

"The balance between parents' profound desires for children to remain faithful and their simultaneous desire to honor their children's agency showed up over and over in our own American Families of Faith project. As we've probed deeper into parents' wishes to have their children remain in their religion, we discovered different ways parents navigated this significant wrestle."   Laura McKeighen reads the article, "Will My Kids Keep the Faith? Parents' Hopes and Children's Choices" which was originally published in Public Square Magazine on May 5, 2022.

In this episode, Still Rowing podcast founder and host, Tara McCausland, bids farewell and answers why she is still rowing and shares some of the evidence or “fruit” of her faith. She also relates some lessons gleaned from former Still Rowing guests with the intent to encourage listeners to examine their own experience and testimony to help them choose faith in Christ and his restored church. Public Square Magazine article: https://publicsquaremag.org/faith/gospel-fare/is-personal-experience-the-final-arbiter-of-truth/

Why the American Families of Faith Project: Enriching & Strengthening Families In the social sciences there tends to be a focus on weaknesses and why things go wrong. The American Families of Faith Project brings a much needed balance to the study of marriages and families by focusing on the features and origins of relational strengths and health.    This podcast features conversations about faith and family life between the Co-directors of the American Families of Faith project (http://AmericanFamiliesofFaith.byu.edu) Dr. David Dollahite and Dr. Loren Marks. This podcast is edited, syndicated, and marketed by Laura McKeighen, the Outreach Director for the American Families of Faith project. If you'd like more insight into how religious families draw on their spiritual beliefs to strengthen their marital relationships and parenting, check out our public scholarship articles at Public Square Magazine.

We dive into Martin Scorsese's 2016 film Silence, an adaptation of the novel by Shusaku Endo. The story explores the story of Jesuit missionaries in Japan which resonates with the LDS mission experience. Joining us is special guest Van Gessel, a retired BYU professor who translated Endo's works into English and was a consultant on the film. We talk about his experience working on the film and the differences between the film and the book. Don't miss the debate on the morality of Father Rodrigues's final decision. Is this film about a failure of faith or the necessity of the atonement? Whichever you way you lean, it's certain that this film will make you think. Our Ratings: Content: Celestial- Artistic Merit: 5 popcorn balls Gospel Connections: 4 apricots Best Books: Liz - Dendo: One Year and One Half in Tokyo by Brittany Long Olsen - https://amzn.to/3j0SBPK Daniel - Shtisel (Netflix - https://www.netflix.com/title/81004164?source=35) and Srugim (Amazon Prime - https://amzn.to/3qRFNj1); The Farewell (https://amzn.to/38mZNUz) Jeff - Artifact Space by Miles Cameron (https://amzn.to/36LAaw9); Five Kingdoms series by Brandon Mull (https://amzn.to/3LxDfyt); Book of Enoch (https://amzn.to/376ri4a); The Lost Symbol (series on Peacock not recommended - https://www.peacocktv.com/watch/asset/tv/dan-browns-the-lost-symbol/5952493920723809112; book recommended - https://amzn.to/36LTc5y) Van - Crash Landing on You (https://www.netflix.com/title/81159258); Departures (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V97h623Zqqk) Links: Shinya Tsukamoto - Japanese filmmaker who was cast as Mokichi - https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shinya_Tsukamoto Alma and Amulek watch their converts being martyred in Alma 14 - https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/alma/14?lang=eng Alma 1-29: A Brief Theological Introduction by Kylie Nielson Turley - https://amzn.to/3qVLZqk Hesiod's Theogany - https://amzn.to/3J0VydX "Do the thing that we would not do" - a paraphrase of Romans 7:15 - https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/nt/rom/7.15?lang=eng When You Can't Come Back: A Story of Courage and Grace by Dave and Jan Daravecky - https://amzn.to/3uQSgEP "How often would I have gathered thee as a hen gathereth her chicks" - paraphrase of Matt 23:37 (https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/nt/matt/23.37?lang=eng) and 3 Nephi 10:4-6 (https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/3-ne/10?lang=eng&id=4-6#p4) "Sooner would a nursing mother forget her child" - paraphrase of Isaiah 49:15 - https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/isa/49.15?lang=eng Earlier Japanese film of Silence - Chinmoku - https://amzn.to/3K15Rjy Films with similar themes: Heartbreak Ridge (1986) - https://amzn.to/35xqNQ9 The Mission (1986)- https://amzn.to/3NHt1xt A Hidden Life (2019)- https://amzn.to/3J2Li4W Find Us: Liz - lizbusby.com Daniel - Nauvoo Neighbor (https://nauvooneighbor.org/) Jeff - Twitter: @JeffSBennion; Public Square Magazine (https://publicsquaremag.org/) Van - translations of Endo's works (https://amzn.to/3DwTTLW); Wikipedia page (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Van_C._Gessel); BYU devotional on pop culture (https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/van-c-gessel/welding-link-culture/) Video editing by Robert Hill - https://roberthillw.wixsite.com/robert-hill Associate Links: Links to products may be associate links, which means a small part of your purchase goes to Pop Culture on the Apricot Tree. We appreciate your support. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/popcultureapricottree/support

Painkiller-laced hotdogs were found scattered at a park in Jackson, WY. A look at Public Square Magazine, an online magazine that hosts opinions on modern topics for Latter-day Saints. BYU-Idaho announced masks are no longer required in the classroom.

BYU-Idaho alumnus, C.D. Cunningham, is the managing editor of Public Square Magazine. He says it's a viewpoint editorial magazine "that takes what Latter-day Saints think about issues in the public space" and publishes them as articles. Learn more at https://publicsquaremag.org/.

"For two decades, we have interviewed religious wives and husbands in long-term happy marriages and we asked them how they kept their love alive. We heard relational and religious answers that reflected a variety of wisdom. "Like most Americans of our generations (X and the Boomers), we also grew up hearing the voices of classic rock and roll. Rock also has its own kind of wisdom about keeping love alive—though often profane and crass—and it too enshrines a kind of sacred quest for Everlasting Love. On Valentine's Day these two visions of love collide, converge, and clash in unique and surprising ways."   Loren Marks reads the article, "Rock and Religion: The Pursuit of Everlasting Love" which was originally published in Public Square Magazine on February 13, 2020.

In this interview, we are joined by Jacob Hess. Jacob is one of the Authors of "The Power of Stillness: Mindful Living for Latter-day Saints," and is one of the co-founders of Public Square Magazine. In today's interview, we discuss mindfulness and how it can be relevant for those struggling with the church. To check out his book: https://deseretbook.com/p/power-of-stillness-mindful-living-for-latter-day-saints-ppr?variant_id=176725-paperback For some helpful videos Jacob has put out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDiFO1OHC3w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUKnqD1EgyE

In today's world, ideas about sex are ever present and often confusing. Sexual relations can bond couples together, or be abusive, manipulative and unhealthy. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, like most faiths, views the creation of life as sacred, but it also sees sexual intimacy as an expression of love. The Utah-based faith does not preach sex as “original sin,” but it also sometimes sends conflicting, even harmful messages about human desire to members, producing guilt and shame. There are also endless questions about homosexuality and same-sex marriage, the evils of pornography, and what constitutes healthy sexuality. On this week's show — streamed live Tuesday night to our Patreon supporters — we invited the following panel to explore the wide-ranging issues surrounding sexuality and Mormonism: • Jennifer Finlayson-Fife, a licensed therapist who specializes in working with Latter-day Saint couples on sexuality and relationship issues. • Michael Austin, a university administrator who has a deep interest in Mormon theology, particularly the nature of sexuality. • Jacob Hess, a mindfulness teacher and writer at Public Square Magazine who has explored the problems of pornography.

A bit of personal news. My podcast has somehow changed from "five listeners, three of whom are my mom" to a real podcast. Someone showed it to the good people at Public Square Magazine, and they've asked to partner with me. That's pretty exciting for someone who is a total amateur. I'm honored and excited to work with people who have become my genuine friends. I don't know what I'm doing, still. I have no idea how to podcast, and I'll probably get some things wrong. But the paradox of civility is that decent people hold back, and keep quiet because they don't want to say anything wrong. This leaves the world in a worse place. I'm not perfect--I'm not even sure I'm all that good. But I'm trying, and that's something. Also, we're now launching a Patreon page. We're aiming to begin building a community of supporters who believe in the cause of civility. If you believe in what we're doing, your support would be most welcome. (Especially for Nick, who is really really hoping that we get some supporters so I can keep him on the job!) YouTube link: https://youtu.be/7uD25hHbtTg Anchor link: https://anchor.fm/radicalcivility/episodes/The-Paradox-of-Civility-e171n9v Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/radicalcivility God bless all, and be well. Ben

Today we are joined by Christopher Cunningham. Christopher has a lot of experience writing about religious issues and is one of the co-founders of Public Square Magazine. In this interview, we discuss the topic of "belief," discuss a blog article he wrote a couple of years ago called "The God Who Changes His Mind," and briefly discuss prophetic fallibility. https://www.patheos.com/blogs/christopherdcunningham/2019/04/the-god-who-changes-his-mind/ https://publicsquaremag.org/

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown – Monday, August 30, 20214:20 pm: Rick Moran, Chicago Editor for PJ Media, joins Rod to discuss why he says now is a moment of truth for public schools as more and more parents have lost faith in them and are pulling their kids out4:38 pm: Riverton City Mayor Trent Staggs joins Rod for a conversation about his recent Deseret News op-ed piece in which he says for capitalism to survive it must become more inclusive5:05 pm: Retired Utah National Guard Colonel Derek Tolman, who led a military intelligence unit in Afghanistan, joins Rod for a conversation about the completion of military activities in that country and what it means moving forward6:05 pm: Meaghan Mobbs, military veteran and Visiting Fellow for the Independent Women's Forum joins Rod to discuss why she says there must be a strict screening process for Afghan refugees that come to the United States6:20 pm: Josh Hammer, Opinion Editor for Newsweek, joins Rod for a conversation about how America is failing at nation building and shouldn't attempt it again6:35 pm: Christopher Cunningham, Managing Editor of Public Square Magazine, joins Rod to discuss his piece for the Deseret News in which he says scientists and journalists must work together to disseminate accurate information about Covid-19

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown – Friday, August 6, 20214:20 pm: Christopher Bates, a Legal Fellow at the Orrin G. Hatch Foundation, joins Rod to discuss his piece for the Washington Examiner in which he says criminal justice reform should take a more family-centered approach4:38 pm: Bethany Mandel of Ricochet joins Rod to discuss her piece for the Deseret News in which she says the narcissism of both Donald Trump and Joe Biden could help promote the Covid vaccine6:05 pm: Christopher Cunningham, Managing Editor of Public Square Magazine, joins Rod to discuss his piece for the Deseret News in which he says the science has changed and its time revisit Roe v. Wade6:20 pm: Taryn Hiatt, area Director for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, joins the show to discuss the LIVE ON suicide prevention campaign6:35 pm: We'll listen back to Rod's conversations this week with Joe Grenny of the Other Side Academy about the likelihood of a tiny homes village for the low income in Salt Lake City, and (at 6:50 pm) with Sarah Coyne, Professor at the School of Family Life at BYU regarding a recent study on the effects of the “Disney Princess Culture” on our children

In this episode, we discuss the general life strengths, marital strengths, and parenting strengths of Muslim families. Our experience was that many of the families who shared their homes and stories with us were of a quality of character that any neighborhood or nation might welcome. Their relationships seemed structured but strong; hierarchical but warm. For many of these families, actively living what they believe and teach to their children is extremely important. They feel that Allah is involved in their daily struggles and marriage is a gift.  This podcast features conversations about faith and family life between the Co-directors of the American Families of Faith project (http://AmericanFamiliesofFaith.byu.edu) Dr. David Dollahite and Dr. Loren Marks. This podcast is edited, syndicated, and marketed by Laura McKeighen, the Intellectual Products Coordinator for the American Families of Faith project. If you'd like more insight into how religious families draw on their spiritual beliefs to strengthen their marital relationships and parenting, check out our public scholarship articles at Public Square Magazine.

In this episode, we discuss how religious thinking and acting is important to understand on its own terms and not simply as merely psychological or sociological in nature. Compared with most of the other episodes of this podcast, this one is unique in that it focuses on some very big ideas about understanding and exploring religion from a social science perspective but in ways that are true to religion. This podcast features conversations about faith and family life between the Co-directors of the American Families of Faith project (http://AmericanFamiliesofFaith.byu.edu) Dr. David Dollahite and Dr. Loren Marks. This podcast is edited, syndicated, and marketed by Laura McKeighen, the Intellectual Products Coordinator for the American Families of Faith project. If you'd like more insight into how religious families draw on their spiritual beliefs to strengthen their marital relationships and parenting, check out our public scholarship articles at Public Square Magazine.      

In this episode, we discuss the general life strengths, marital strengths, and parenting strengths of Catholic and Orthodox Christian families. For many of these families, their religious faith is a source of comfort and strength as they seek personal growth and interact with family members and others in society. At the core of the transformative influence of faith in the family lives of Catholics and Orthodox Christians is the concept of forgiveness. This podcast features conversations about faith and family life between the Co-directors of the American Families of Faith project (http://AmericanFamiliesofFaith.byu.edu) Dr. David Dollahite and Dr. Loren Marks. This podcast is edited, syndicated, and marketed by Laura McKeighen, the Intellectual Products Coordinator for the American Families of Faith project. If you'd like more insight into how religious families draw on their spiritual beliefs to strengthen their marital relationships and parenting, check out our public scholarship articles at Public Square Magazine.

In this episode, we discuss the general life strengths, marital strengths, and parenting strengths of Evangelical Christian families. These families perceive that hallmarks of Evangelical Christian faith such as reliance on Holy Scripture and a personal relationship with God are foundational for building and maintaining healthy relationships. This podcast features conversations about faith and family life between the Co-directors of the American Families of Faith project (http://AmericanFamiliesofFaith.byu.edu) Dr. David Dollahite and Dr. Loren Marks. This podcast is edited, syndicated, and marketed by Laura McKeighen, the Intellectual Products Coordinator for the American Families of Faith project. If you'd like more insight into how religious families draw on their spiritual beliefs to strengthen their marital relationships and parenting, check out our public scholarship articles at Public Square Magazine.

In this episode, we discuss the general life strengths, marital strengths, and parenting strengths of families in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. For Latter-day Saint families, the doctrine that marriage and family life can be perpetuated beyond the grave is a central part of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. This eternal nature of the family is a key component driving family relations among Latter-day Saints. This podcast features conversations about faith and family life between the Co-directors of the American Families of Faith project (http://AmericanFamiliesofFaith.byu.edu) Dr. David Dollahite and Dr. Loren Marks. This podcast is edited, syndicated, and marketed by Laura McKeighen, the Intellectual Products Coordinator for the American Families of Faith project. If you'd like more insight into how religious families draw on their spiritual beliefs to strengthen their marital relationships and parenting, check out our public scholarship articles at Public Square Magazine.

In this episode, we discuss the general life strengths, marital strengths, and parenting strengths of  Mainline Protestant families. For some Mainline Protestant believers, God's relationship with them serves as a model for their relationships with their spouses and children. In addition to giving meaning to their lives and providing a unique set of tools and resources to draw from, Mainline Protestant families draw additional power and strength from their relationship with God. This podcast features conversations about faith and family life between the Co-directors of the American Families of Faith project (http://AmericanFamiliesofFaith.byu.edu) Dr. David Dollahite and Dr. Loren Marks. This podcast is edited, syndicated, and marketed by Laura McKeighen, the Intellectual Products Coordinator for the American Families of Faith project. If you'd like more insight into how religious families draw on their spiritual beliefs to strengthen their marital relationships and parenting, check out our public scholarship articles at Public Square Magazine.

In this episode, we discuss the general life strengths, marital strengths, and parenting strengths of Asian American Christian families. For many of these families, their religious beliefs, practices, and faith community play a significant role in the complex and interrelated process of religious, cultural, and familial adaptation and acculturation. Asian American Christian families live a life where faith is not only influential, it is central. This podcast features conversations about faith and family life between the Co-directors of the American Families of Faith project (http://AmericanFamiliesofFaith.byu.edu) Dr. David Dollahite and Dr. Loren Marks. This podcast is edited, syndicated, and marketed by Laura McKeighen, the Intellectual Products Coordinator for the American Families of Faith project. If you'd like more insight into how religious families draw on their spiritual beliefs to strengthen their marital relationships and parenting, check out our public scholarship articles at Public Square Magazine.

In this episode, we discuss the general life strengths, marital strengths, and parenting strengths of Black Christian families. Prayer and having faith in (and a personal relationship with) God are two of the permeating strengths of Black Christian families. The majority of Black Christians we interviewed believed God was present and actively involved in their lives--a belief that positively influenced marriage and family relationships, commitment, and cohesion. This podcast features conversations about faith and family life between the Co-directors of the American Families of Faith project (http://AmericanFamiliesofFaith.byu.edu) Dr. David Dollahite and Dr. Loren Marks. This podcast is edited, syndicated, and marketed by Laura McKeighen, the Intellectual Products Coordinator for the American Families of Faith project. If you'd like more insight into how religious families draw on their spiritual beliefs to strengthen their marital relationships and parenting, check out our public scholarship articles at Public Square Magazine.

In this episode, we briefly share the unique strengths of seven of the religious-ethnic communities featured throughout this podcast. We reflect on our experiences of learning from many exemplar families and find ourselves experiencing both deep respect and holy envy.  This podcast features conversations about faith and family life between the Co-directors of the American Families of Faith project (http://AmericanFamiliesofFaith.byu.edu) Dr. David Dollahite and Dr. Loren Marks. This podcast is edited, syndicated, and marketed by Laura McKeighen, the Intellectual Products Coordinator for the American Families of Faith project. If you'd like more insight into how religious families draw on their spiritual beliefs to strengthen their marital relationships and parenting, check out our public scholarship articles at Public Square Magazine.  

In this episode, we discuss the general life strengths, marital strengths, and parenting strengths of Jewish families belonging to various branches of Judaism. The fabric of ritual and tradition is interwoven in marriage and family life for the observant Jewish families who shared their experiences with us. These rituals, traditions, and observances seem to foster a sense of duty and unity among families in the Jewish community.  This podcast features conversations about faith and family life between the Co-directors of the American Families of Faith project (http://AmericanFamiliesofFaith.byu.edu) Dr. David Dollahite and Dr. Loren Marks. This podcast is edited, syndicated, and marketed by Laura McKeighen, the Intellectual Products Coordinator for the American Families of Faith project. If you'd like more insight into how religious families draw on their spiritual beliefs to strengthen their marital relationships and parenting, check out our public scholarship articles at Public Square Magazine.

In this episode, we explain the research process of the American Families of Faith project and discuss the concept of "holy envy" for our friends of various faiths.   This podcast features conversations about faith and family life between the Co-directors of the American Families of Faith project (http://AmericanFamiliesofFaith.byu.edu) Dr. David Dollahite and Dr. Loren Marks. This podcast is edited, syndicated, and marketed by Laura McKeighen, the Intellectual Products Coordinator for the American Families of Faith project. If you'd like more insight into how religious families draw on their spiritual beliefs to strengthen their marital relationships and parenting, check out our public scholarship articles at Public Square Magazine.

Today we are joined by Roseanne Service. Roseanne writes for Public Square Magazine and is the Program Director for the Uplift Community of Faith. There are many reasons people have a faith crisis. Sometimes it's highly tied to Church History, sometimes it's tied to social issues, and sometimes it's tied to what we might call "theodicy." By theodicy, I mean a long journey full of hardships and searching where one might be lead to the question why a loving God is allowing so much evil and hardship to exist. Roseanne has had quite the journey, it includes a brain tumor, childhood sexual abuse, and a double aneurysm. This is a very inspiring story that I hope will be beneficial to anyone listening.

Today we are joined by Amanda Freebairn. Amanda is currently an admin at Uplift Community of Faith, she's an editor for the Latter-Day Saint Women Project, and she writes at Public Square Magazine. In this interview, we discuss faith crisis, the role that mental health often plays in faith crisis, and the important role of women in the church. Below is a link to a great article that Amanda co-wrote with Hanna Seariac on the witness of women in the church: https://publicsquaremag.org/editorials/the-witness-of-women/?fbclid=IwAR1gaL-B9h880IxPceU4z1ibR2rW_cRyCHKgpdFEcgJgTe9BGkFmrjqxtf0 Below here is a link to the Latter-day Women Podcast: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/inspiration/latter-day-saints-channel/listen/series/latter-day-saint-women?lang=eng