The Case for Heroic Masculinity
The problem is not that masculinity is toxic. The problem is that we have abandoned the heroic and noble masculine virtues that the world so desperately needs today.
Read MoreBenjamin Pacini is a husband, father of four, and faculty at BYU-Idaho in Elementary Education. He served as a teacher and administrator in Baltimore City and Washington D.C. for ten years. He is currently pursuing an EdD from BYU.
The problem is not that masculinity is toxic. The problem is that we have abandoned the heroic and noble masculine virtues that the world so desperately needs today.
Read MoreI get together with my friends Thomas Stringham and Meagan Kohler to discuss their opinions on the sexual revolution and what role men play in teaching men proper sexual ethics.
Read MoreThe second in a series on unity, belonging, and striving toward the just society of “Zion.” This article explores how to achieve a community of belonging in our congregations and church-sponsored schools.
Read MoreI get together with some friends to discuss Brad Wilcox’s recent comments–and the strong response they received. We talk about intent and circumstances, but also the reason the comments were hard for so many.
Note: we tried to get this right. I guarantee we didn’t manage perfectly. A group of thoughtful people talking it out helped me though. There were some really good moments and insights, and if nothing else, I think we modeled what it looks like to grapple with something hard in as faithful a way as possible. That sounds me as worth doing.
Read MoreI sit down with Dan Ellsworth and a couple other friends (Meagan Kohler and Jeff Bennion) to discuss his article on “Exploring Conservative and Liberal Religion”.
Read MoreThe first in a series of articles on unity, belonging, and striving toward the just society–known in restorationist doctrine as “Zion.”
Read MoreWhy is the trust declining in today’s society and how does forgiveness factor into the solution? In this quick episode, Ben shares his thoughts and insights into these two important questions.
Read MoreAnother festive response to Jeff Green
Read MoreI sit with several of my Public Square friends to discuss their recent articles discussing accuracies, and inaccuracies, of common assumptions about Utah.
Read MoreI discuss the politicization of history and how it applies in education with a couple of history...
Read MoreI sit down with several friends to discuss Texas’s recent abortion law. We break down common stances, how to maintain a civil dialogue, and the details of the new legislation.
Read MoreBen chats with a couple great friends about our favorite talks, lessons, and miracles from General Conference!
Read MoreMarian Edmonds-Allen and I discuss “covenantal pluralism” which can fix LGBTQ+ and faith divides. We review her history, and religion helping LGBTQ+ rights.
Read MoreI chat with Greg Matsen of the Cwic show about Elder Holland’s BYU talk. We talk politics, CRT, religion and teaching policy. Fun to agree-and disagree-with him!
Read MoreA BYU-Idaho professor writes to his students about the role of belonging, safe-spaces, and pride imagery.
Read MoreBen Paccini speaks about Elder Holland’s address to BYU faculty and staff and the various...
Read MoreBen sits down with Leo Winegar who left the Church and then came back to discuss informed...
Read MoreBen and his Dad brigade talk about the doctrine of the family, and how to best establish norms...
Read MoreBenjamin Pacini discusses doing what you can to promote what you believe is true and good. Listen...
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