When Symbols Become Idols: Remembering What Points Us to Christ
From Moses’ brass serpent to tools of modern discipleship, how to keep the means of discipleship from replacing the Messiah.
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Confessions of a Deconversion Researcher: A Scholar’s Journey of Faith
Why remain when doubt seems reasonable? Faith trusts revelation, finds strength in community, and chooses belief.
The Hidden Cost of Normalizing Doubt
What makes faith so difficult today? Cultural pathologizing has distorted doubt and weakened spiritual growth.
What the Garden of Eden Teaches About Gospel Questions
What does the Garden of Eden teach about gospel questions? It reveals a path of growth, not shame or failure.
Navigating Your Faith Journey: Use Your Head
Is reason at odds with faith? Thoughtful tools from psychology can help steer you in the right direction on your faith journey.
Doubt in the Digital Age: How a Perfect Storm of Random Forces Inflated the CES Letter Beyond Its Merits
What triggered the wide dissemination of the CES Letter? Examining a perfect storm of tech, naivety, and scholarly silence.
The Strange Faith Crisis at the Heart of ‘Heretic’
Is ‘Heretic’ alone in siding with atheism? Many films show similar bias, but they all seem to misunderstand one fundamental thing about the faithful.
What Does it Mean to “Help People Stay in the Church?”
This phrase comes up a lot among the influencer class. But what does it really mean—and is it really enough?
The True Origins of the CES Letter
Was the CES Letter an honest plea for answers? Rather than a sincere letter, it was a calculated deception to undermine faith.
The Seductive Power of Apocalyptic Ideas in Mainstream Religions
What drives believers to crime? False prophecies and apocalyptic fervor spark descent into chaos.
Black Swans and Rumspringa in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
What is the best approach to ministering to those suffering through a Rumspringa period of youthful doubt, and help them resolve their perceived black swan objections to faith?
The Silent Revival: How Today’s Youth Anchor Their Faith
What anchors the spiritual dedication of today’s American youth? Comprehensive research unveils commitments to traditions, God, scriptures, and community leaders as the guiding lights in their spiritual journeys.