Chastity, Covenant, and Quiet Redemption: The Temple for a Sexual Minority Saint
Can the temple be a place of healing for sexual minorities? For one man, it offered peace, identity, and divine belonging.
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The Joy of Struggle: When Wholeness Isn’t Perfection
The Public Square Magazine team shares their April 2025 General Conference thoughts and insights.
Faith and the Overburdened Self: The Paradox of Self-Care
Does reliance on self-help deepen guilt? Findings reveal that faith redirects trust from the self to the Divine.
Influenced: The Troubling Familiarity of Ruby Franke’s Story
Shaken by Ruby Franke’s story? That discomfort can be a call for self-reflection. Her case reveals how the obsession with image can distort values and lead to devastating choices.
The Secret to Saving Society? It’s Not More Activism
Can division and strife be overcome? Conflict ends when hearts change. Turning to Christ heals relationships and fosters lasting peace.
The Invisible Nature of Faith: Why Sacrifice Reveals Belief
How can faith be recognized? True faith is revealed through sacrifice, not appearance, and challenges comfort.
Rediscovering the Beauty of Testimony Meetings
What role do testimony meetings play? They blend conviction and growth, offering space for heartfelt beliefs.
A Gospel Answer to Our Polarized Nation
Is there a way out of political division? Self-examination and living the gospel’s teachings offer unity and peace.
Radical Redemption: The Power of Christ’s Atonement
What does Christ’s Atonement mean for all people? We can find salvation, healing, and reconciliation with God.
Redemption Through Rituals: The Mandalorian’s Religious Parallels
Pop Culture on the Apricot Tree: “Redemption Through Rituals: The Mandalorian’s Religious Parallels” Joining hosts Liz and Carl are special guests Jacob Hess and Jared Esselman to explore the significance of religious community and rituals in Season 3 of Disney’s The Mandalorian. This Star Wars spin-off show intriguingly employs a Jewish template for Mandalorian culture, emphasizing the importance of ordinances and community in Din Djarin’s quest for redemption from apostasy. Don’t miss Jared sharing profound parallels between The Mandalorian’s narrative and his personal journey of excommunication and rebaptism into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. For consideration as a companion discussion to the article “A Deeper Look Into The Power of Latter-day Saint Temples”
Gospel Living in a Modern Age: Insights from General Conference
The General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a time for personal inspiration and reflection. What did our contributors and editors learn for themselves and their families?
When Therapy Subverts Change
Americans love to feel validated and explore external influences on their circumstances. Yet these therapeutic activities, when overdone, can sideline and subvert the value of personal change.