A Real Spiritual High: A Defense of Natural Mysticism
Can psychedelics take the place of natural spiritual experiences? What are the benefits and drawbacks of each, and how do they function in people’s lives?
Can psychedelics take the place of natural spiritual experiences? What are the benefits and drawbacks of each, and how do they function in people’s lives?
What does the Ukraine War mean in Latter-day Saint Christian ethics? Latter-day Saints view all violence, even justified self-defense, as an aberration from divine love and affection, underscoring the call for universal repentance and reconciliation.
How are church-sponsored schools doing on sexual assault? Jacob Mayberry joins me to look at the data, ask what the limitations of the data are, and what lessons we can learn.
The law of chastity in The Church of Jesus Christ ties closely to the Plan of Salvation with profound theological implications.
How can victims of sexual trauma find healing and recovery? The answer lies in the transformative power of mindfulness and the gospel of Jesus Christ.
What does the Sound of Freedom Controversy reveal? It showcases a profound cultural discord, fueled by the media and cognitive biases, overshadowing our shared objectives.
How would it change academic disciplines to draw upon gospel teachings as foundational? Professors at Brigham Young University would like to find out.
How can individuals fight poverty? By advocating for fair wages, supporting family-friendly policies, ensuring decent housing, and fostering kindness in daily interactions.
How does faith reshape identities and destinies? Pioneer stories vividly showcase William Clayton’s journey from businessman to Saint, Zina D. H. Young’s acceptance of plural marriage, and Levi Savage Jr.’s transformation from independent thinker to devoted follower.
Pornography is toxic to relational and sexual health. Recovering from the relational health crisis of pornography involves forsaking pornography and its toxic scripts, regaining and deepening our intimate empathy, and learning and committing to safely hold one another.