Dialogue

Comparing Allyship and Discipleship

How does seeking to be a loving “ally” overlap (or not), with seeking to be a loving “disciple” of Christ?

Radical Civility

The Unique Mission of BYU

Ben Paccini speaks about Elder Holland’s address to BYU faculty and staff and the various responses to it. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

Identity

A New Kind of LGBT+ Advocacy?

In the wake of Elder Holland’s BYU talk, I can’t help but wonder—what would LGBT+ Advocacy “bathed in the light of the gospel” look like?

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Dialogue

Beating Ploughshares Into Swords

Recent criticism of Elder Holland’s remarks show us that anyone can be made an enemy, but the tradeoff is a world where the most vulnerable are taught they have very few friends.

Radical Civility

Informed Consent

Ben sits down with Leo Winegar who left the Church and then came back to discuss informed consent.

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Health

Recognizing Our Need for Rebirth

The COVID-19 pandemic is a once-in-a-century experience that should be reforming us at the soul level. Is it?

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Dialogue

The Elder Holland I Know

The Elder Holland I have known and loved for decades bears no resemblance to the cruel and unfair characterizations now being made about him. After his lifelong example of charity, he deserves a more generous response.

Radical Civility

The Dad Brigade Talks Families

Ben and his Dad brigade talk about the doctrine of the family, and how to best establish norms without exclusion.