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Faith Matters offers an expansive view of the Restored Gospel, thoughtful exploration of big and sometimes thorny questions, and a platform that encourages deeper engagement with our faith and our world. We focus on the Latter-day Saint (Mormon) tradition, but believe we have much to learn from other traditions and fully embrace those of other beliefs.

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From time to time we like to share episodes from other shows in the Faith Matters network that we think you’ll really love, and today we’re highlighting ... more

One of the real challenges of studying the Hebrew Bible is figuring out how to make sense of stories of divine violence—where a God of love seems hard to find. These passages raise real questions about the nature of God and what it means for us as we... more

In today’s conversation, we explore creativity as a spiritual practice—not something reserved for artists, but a way of living.

Our guests are Lisa Valentine Clark, a comedian, actor, and host of The Lisa Show, and James Rees—artist, educator, resea... more

Today we’re grateful to share a conversation with our friend Tucker Boyle—a longtime seminary and institute teacher and the founder of Harmony Road Retreats, a nonprofit creating safe, supportive spaces for people in faith crisis.

As a young mission... more

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Recent Guests

Riley Risto
Director of Latter-day Saint Peace Studies
Latter-day Saint Peace Studies
Episode: Reading the Bible Through the Jesus Lens
Lisa Valentine Clark
Comedian, actor, host of The Lisa Show
The Lisa Show
Episode: “Yes, And”: Creativity as a Spiritual Practice, with Lisa Valentine Clark and James Rees
James Rees
Artist, educator, researcher and arts advocate
The Weight We Carry series and related artistic work
Episode: “Yes, And”: Creativity as a Spiritual Practice, with Lisa Valentine Clark and James Rees
Tucker Boyle
Founder of Harmony Road Retreats, longtime seminary and institute teacher
Harmony Road Retreats
Episode: When Your Faith Breaks: Tucker Boyle
Teresa Morgan
Professor at Yale Divinity School, former classicist.
Yale University
Episode: When Faith Meant Trust, with Teresa Morgan
Bruce Tift
Author, psychotherapist, and longtime practitioner of Vajrayana Buddhism
Episode: Bruce Tift: Already Free
Katie Ludlow Rich
A writer and independent scholar of women's history
Episode: Choosing Community over Ideological Purity: Lessons from Exponent II with Katie Ludlow Rich & Heather Sundahl
Heather Sundahl
A marriage and family therapist in Orem, Utah
Episode: Choosing Community over Ideological Purity: Lessons from Exponent II with Katie Ludlow Rich & Heather Sundahl
Robert Reynolds
Filmmaker and director of the docu-series 'An Inconvenient Faith'
Episode: An Inconvenient Faith: Robert Reynolds and Patrick Mason

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Aubrey Chavez
Host and representative from Faith Matters, engaging in thoughtful discussions on spirituality and community issues.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 2.1k ratings
  • Contemplation and connection

    I listen on Mondays during my morning commute, and each time I step out of the car and into my week with the episode like a pebble in my pocket. I reach for it, run my thumb over its perspectives and possibilities, and realize I’m much less alone – and my spiritual anxieties much more common – then I believed them to be. The podcast has connected me with challenging thinkers and doers, and their examples have profoundly altered my inner and outer discipleship. Thank you for helping me find richn... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tallialli
    United States17 days ago
  • Nice job Elder Zach Davis!!

    This podcast is wonderful and the Executive Director is an amazing person!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Elder Justin Bell
    United States23 days ago
  • Thanks so much!

    I have found all of the episodes interesting, and many of them have been compelling, but a few of them continue to be transformational for me. I appreciate the honesty of the conversations; I treasure the influence of the Holy Spirit that has come to me.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pagagap
    United States24 days ago
  • This is the God I know!

    Thank you!!! This is my very favorite religious podcast! It resonates so well with with me and the God I has experienced. I’m so grateful for the open, humble and growth-minded way of viewing the scriptures and our faith practices

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lorrlorr24
    United Statesa month ago
  • Grateful

    The episode with Jared Lambert sharing insights into the creation story brought me much needed light and hope! Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The queen of DragonCity.
    United States2 months ago

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Many find the insights provided by guests to be transformative and uplifting, reflecting a deep commitment to fostering community and understanding.

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Reading the Bible Through the Jesus Lens
Q: How do you handle apparent contradictions between Old Testament depictions of God and the New Testament portrayal of Christ?
I view those tensions as an invitation to disambiguate rather than to force a single narrative. By starting with Christ and applying his ethical core, I can interpret other texts contextually and progressively, acknowledging fallibility in prophets while seeking the more reliable picture of Jesus.
Reading the Bible Through the Jesus Lens
Q: What drew you to study scripture through a cruciform lens, and how has it shaped your reading of difficult passages?
The cruciform lens emerged from recognizing that Jesus offers the clearest image of God, so reading scripture starting from Christ helps resolve tensions between violence and mercy. This approach reframes Old Testament violence by testing it against Jesus' teachings, especially the command to love enemies and pursue mercy over Sacrifice.
When Your Faith Breaks: Tucker Boyle
Q: Can you walk us through the moment you realized your certainty was shifting and how that changed your life goals?
Tucker describes a gradual unraveling during his doctoral work, where research challenged his rose-colored view of church history, leading to a sustained period of doubt but also to a more mature, compassionate faith that prioritizes love and belonging over certainty.
Bruce Tift: Already Free
Q: Would you advocate for choosing a package of disturbance that goes along with being in an intimate relationship as opposed to the package of disturbance that comes from isolation?
Bruce emphasizes that the important inquiry is whether one is using moment-to-moment experiences as a vehicle for personal awakening and relationship with the sacred, rather than simply choosing that package based on intimacy.
Bruce Tift: Already Free
Q: Could you talk about how this fusion of Buddhist ideas and therapeutic practice came to be something that you were exploring?
Bruce discusses his upbringing in a Unitarian Church and the journey that led him to combine his interest in psychology with his exposure to Tibetan Buddhism, ultimately pursuing education in Buddhist and Western psychology.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Faith Matters

What is Faith Matters about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The content encompasses a wide array of topics surrounding faith, spirituality, and the complexities of the Latter-day Saint tradition, coupled with insights from other belief systems. Regular discussions include historical analyses of biblical texts, the interplay of faith and mental health, and contemporary challenges faced within religious communities. There is a notable emphasis on fostering discussions around difficult subjects like race, gender, and personal belief evolution, underpinned by an overarching theme of empathy and deeper understanding. Unique to this platform is its commitment to exploring faith through a lens of curiosity and inquiry, making it a valuable resource for those navigating their faith journeys amidst modern ch... more

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