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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 bringing you a session we loved from last year’s Restore with Thomas McConkie.

There’s a particular overwhelm I know that often comes with learning something new—a low-grade worry that I’m already missing something, forgetting the import... more

This week, we're asking: how do you fit a full Sunday School lesson into twenty-five minutes? Our worldwide church is shifting to shorter lesson blocks, and teachers everywhere are feeling nervous. Isaiah in 25 minutes? What do you cut, what do you k... more

Most of us can probably recall a verse or two from the book of Psalms—something comforting, or words inside a hymn we know. But Psalms is the longest book in the Bible, and tucked inside this same book of scripture are psalms of rage, cursing, and de... more

Job is probably one of the most difficult and haunting books in scripture, and this summer as we read it together, we wanted a guide—so we invited Mike Petrow back to join us. With doctoral degrees in psychology and mythological studies, Mike helps u... 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

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Aubrey Chavez
Host of Faith Matters
Apari Chavez
Host of Faith Matters

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 2.2k ratings
  • What I needed today

    The episode called “Permission to Rest” was spot on what I needed today. I was in a low and dark place emotionally, and the insights and teachings shared lifted my thoughts and broadened my perspective. I feel capable of moving forward with compassion for myself in my struggles, in my striving. Thank you so much for what was shared!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Small Potatoes Author
    United States10 days ago
  • Thank you

    What a mind and heart expanding episode on Job. Some very personal moments were shared along with some new perspectives that have been keeping me thinking all day. Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    And then Jill
    United States20 days ago
  • “Has Politics Become Your Religion” with Pete Wehner

    Great episode, very helpful. It gave me some subtle but solid reasons to feel hopeful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    electricpagoda
    United Statesa month ago
  • It’s more critical than faith focused

    This podcast is more complaining about culture than faith focused, faith building. Not for me as an active member

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    jon_wayne22
    United States2 months ago
  • Very Thoughtful and Engaging

    This is my absolute favorite Latter-day Saint podcast. I have listened to every one of the episodes - and never tire of it!

    Tim and Aubrey are outstanding hosts, asking thoughtful and relevant questions. They are always well prepared and and engage very naturally with their guests. And their guests always have meaningful information to share.

    I love that this podcast appeals to both the head and the heart. I always come away both informed AND uplifted.

    Thanks to all the team at Faith Matter... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    davhlon
    United States2 months ago

Listeners Say

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Thoughtful hosts and well-prepared guests drive meaningful dialogue.
Polygamy series has been transformative for many listeners seeking nuance.
Some listeners want more faith-focused content and less culture critique.

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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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The show consistently threads questions of faith with real-world ethics, civil discourse, and inclusive practice within religious communities. Episodes span peacemaking, navigating doubt, church culture, LGBTQ inclusion, and the social and political contexts shaping belief, often pairing personal narratives with scholarly or practical guidance. A distinctive element is its willingness to address thorny topics (polygamy, disaffiliation, institutional friction) with curiosity and empathy, offering actionable takeaways for listeners who want to live their faith more deliberately and compassionately.

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2. BYU Speeches
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4. Church History Matters
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Faith Matters launched 9 years ago and published 346 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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Recent guests on Faith Matters include:

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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