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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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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

We’re so excited to share a conversation that our friend and Executive Director, Zach Davis, had with Teresa Morgan, Professor at Yale Divinity School and a leading scholar of early Christian history.

Teresa invites us to reconsider one of the most ... more

Today we’re so excited to share our conversation with Bruce Tift, author, psychotherapist and longtime practitioner of Vajrayana Buddhism. This summer, our friends at Uplift Kids introduced us to Bruce’s fascinating book Already Free, and we’ve been ... more

As we explore the Old Testament this year, we’ve found ourselves returning to a past conversation with our friend Terryl Givens. It felt grounding and expansive and we're really excited to share it with you again.

The Old Testament can be incredibly... more

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Recent Guests

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
Patrick Mason
Historian and scholar engaged in discussions of faith and belief
Episode: An Inconvenient Faith: Robert Reynolds and Patrick Mason
Jared Lambert
A historical linguist studying language development and temple theology.
Episode: A Deeper Look at the Creation Story: an episode of Sanctuary with Jared Lambert
Carl Richards
A certified financial planner, bestselling author, and host of the 50 Fires podcast.
Episode: Let's Talk About Money, with Carl Richards

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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
  • 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 Statesa month ago
  • Thoughtful and Engaging

    This is one of the few podcasts I listen to every week. I’ve learned so much from their variety of content, questions and guests. Aubrey and Tim are knowledgeable, articulate, and model the type of curiosity and authenticity I hope to reflect in my own interactions. So much work goes into these conversations and I appreciate all the hands that make it possible.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CaliRadoFun
    United States3 months ago
  • Because Faith Matters

    For a better perspectives on church history, I suggest listening to the Church History Matters podcast. Because faith matters, you there will find a much more faithful examination of historical events.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    BVRME
    United States3 months ago
  • Finally, a Place for Faithful Questions

    If you've ever felt like your faith doesn't quite fit the mold, this podcast might be exactly what you need.

    Faith Matters has completely transformed how I engage with my spirituality. The hosts are authentic and relatable, and the guests bring a depth of insight that I haven't found anywhere else. Episodes with Thomas Wirthlin McConkie and Teryl Givens on faith crises and stages of faith helped me stop feeling stressed about not believing everything the same way as other members. What I once s... more

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    Steve E.A.
    New Zealand3 months ago
  • Nope

    Lots of progressive sophistry

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    llouthor
    United States4 months ago

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The hosts are noted for their thoughtful and articulate approach, encouraged curiosity, and engagement among listeners.
Listeners appreciate the authenticity and depth of discussions, often resonating with the exploration of complex faith issues.
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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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.
When Faith Meant Trust, with Teresa Morgan
Q: Have you had a personal experience that you might be willing to share that helped you really feel that sense of trust with God?
Yes, I felt a call to ordination for over a decade before responding, and this led to unexpected opportunities and fulfillment in my work.
When Faith Meant Trust, with Teresa Morgan
Q: What do you think is lost when we lose this original sense of Pistis?
What we lose is that sense of relationship with God, that it is our relationship that is central to our faith.

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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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2. Teresa Morgan
3. Bruce Tift
4. Katie Ludlow Rich
5. Heather Sundahl
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7. Patrick Mason
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