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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 joined by Ryan Burge, one of the country’s leading data analysts on religion and politics, to talk about his new book, The Vanishing Church: How the Hollowing Out of Moderate Congregations Is Hurting Democracy, Faith, and Us.

For decades... more

As we approach America's 250th birthday, we're reminded that every generation inherits the responsibility of shaping the nation's future. At a moment marked by fear, division, and distrust, the invitation to become peacemakers has never felt more urg... more

Today we're delighted to share a conversation with Robin Ritch about her new book, Using Friction to Grow: Stories of Strength and Resilience.

Many of us spend our lives trying to avoid friction. We want our faith to feel clear, our communities to f... more

Today we’re sharing a special conversation courtesy of our friends at Lift+Love. This is a conversation recorded at their first ever Gather Conference in 2023, the world’s largest Christ-centered gathering of LGBTQ Latter-day Saints and those who lov... more

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Recent Guests

Robin Ritch
Author of Using Friction to Grow; former president and publisher of Deseret News Publishing Company
Deseret News Publishing Company / Author
Episode: Robin Ritch: Using Friction to Grow
Darius Gray
Black Latter-day Saint, cofounder of Genesis Group
Genesis Group
Episode: Witnesses from the Margins: Tom Christofferson and Darius Gray
Steven Kapp Perry
LDS and gay; participant in the Restore session
Faith Matters Restore event
Episode: Sacred Stories: Three Gay Latter-day Saints, Three Paths | Alisha Anderson, Steven Kapp Perry, & Ben Schilaty at Restore
Alisha Anderson
LDS and gay; creator/voice of a film featured at Restore
Faith Matters / Restore film
Episode: Sacred Stories: Three Gay Latter-day Saints, Three Paths | Alisha Anderson, Steven Kapp Perry, & Ben Schilaty at Restore
Ben Schilaty
Gay Latter-day Saint; speaker on personal journey
Faith Matters / Restore session
Episode: Sacred Stories: Three Gay Latter-day Saints, Three Paths | Alisha Anderson, Steven Kapp Perry, & Ben Schilaty at Restore
Thomas Griffith
Judge, constitutional scholar and guest on the episode
U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C.
Episode: Judge Thomas Griffith: Is the Constitution Hanging by a Thread?
Karl Ebeling
Founder of Eden Streets, a community farming initiative
Eden Streets
Episode: The Earth Wants to Heal You: Karl Ebeling
Tish Harrison Warren
Anglican priest and author
Author of What Grows in Weary Lands
Episode: Tish Harrison Warren: What Grows in Weary Lands
Sarah Perkins Sabey
Author collaborating with Faith Matters on Scripture Stories for Little Saints
Author, Bible Storybook (partner)
Episode: Tish Harrison Warren: What Grows in Weary Lands

Hosts

Apari Chavez and Aubrey Chavez
Co-hosts with a focus on faith-based conversations, guest engagement, and community-oriented topics.
Sam and Audrey
Frequent contributors with guest and interview roles, bringing journalistic and community perspectives.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 2.1k ratings
  • Better because of it

    This podcast has given me language and understanding for so many wrestles in my heart and mind that I couldn’t quite articulate, yet were very real. I have stronger confidence and conviction for my beliefs and am a better Christian because of the Faith Mattes Foundation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Super cool love it
    United States2 months ago
  • Thank you

    Helps me feel like I can stay a part of the church community even with my nuanced beliefs. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mamatoaster
    United States2 months ago
  • LDS & UAP (NHI)

    I would be interested in seeing a program that explores how the UAP phenomenon and the possibility of non-human intelligence (NHI)—suggesting we may not be alone—affect the psychology and worldview of members of the LDS faith. If you think about, this implications are much farther reaching and fundamental than any other stumbling block

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jfdiberian
    United States3 months ago
  • 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 States4 months 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 States4 months ago

Listeners Say

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Excellent guests and balanced probing from hosts.
“A lifeline for questioning faith”
Thoughtful, honest conversations that push on tough questions.
“Powerful polygamy series sparked meaningful dialogue.”
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Robin Ritch: Using Friction to Grow
Q: What is the balance between personal revelation and institutional guidance in these stories?
The interviewees often experience conflicts between personal revelation and church policy, but they view revelation as a personal journey that must be harmonized with organizational direction, sometimes requiring patience and advocacy.
Robin Ritch: Using Friction to Grow
Q: How do these women handle friction without letting it consume them?
They reframe friction as an additive part of church life, rely on personal revelation, and use their spheres of influence to advocate for process and understanding rather than abandon the institution.
Robin Ritch: Using Friction to Grow
Q: So the thesis of the book grew out of your study, correct, and not the other way around?
Robin explains that she approached the project without a fixed thesis and that discovering the central idea came from hearing how the women navigated friction, sought answers, and stayed within the church while aiming to improve it.
Judge Thomas Griffith: Is the Constitution Hanging by a Thread?
Q: Do you teach constitutional law now at Harvard?
Yes, it's described as a form of constitutional law, focusing on the role of the federal judiciary and constitutional interpretation.
Torn: A Conversation About Who We're Losing and Why, with Jeff Strong
Q: What is the goal of this conversation and your work in understanding disaffiliation?
The aim is to provide a realistic map of prosperity and disaffiliation, combine both narratives, and propose practical steps to help retain people while honoring their experiences.

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

A thoughtful, scripture- and community-focused show that explores Restored Gospel perspectives alongside broader faith discussions. Recent episodes cover weariness and spiritual rest, ritual and gendered spirituality, faith transitions, and practical guidance for living a faithful life in imperfect communities. Guests range from theologians and historians to pastors and researchers, often blending scripture study with personal narrative. The program seems especially attentive to questions of doubt, belonging, and how faith interacts with culture, tradition, and social change. This mix offers listeners thoughtful, concrete takeaways for personal growth, family faith formation, and constructive dialogue within faith communities.

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Faith Matters launched 9 years ago and published 338 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Robin Ritch
2. Darius Gray
3. Steven Kapp Perry
4. Alisha Anderson
5. Ben Schilaty
6. Thomas Griffith
7. Karl Ebeling
8. Tish Harrison Warren

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