On Tues, Feb 25, Congress will vote on a budget that could possibly cut $880 billion from Medicaid. Medicaid provides healthcare and support for 80 million people, including at least 17 million with disabilities. Urge your member of Congress to vote NO. aapd.quorum.us/campaign/111899

Come join us in Provo on the evening of March for the world premiere of a Faith Matters video series, "Where Peace Begins" -- real stories of how real people have positively engaged conflict, from the interpersonal to the political. thecompassgallery.com/event-details/…

Join us for a viewing and discussion of a new Faith Matters video series, "Where Peace Begins", with producers Patrick Mason and Chad Ford, director Tay Steele, and other featured guests. March 22nd at 7 pm in Provo. Get tickets here: thecompassgallery.com/event-details/…

If this looks like your kind of thing, we would love to see you there!

In the midst of the firestorm about Jared Halverson, I want to say I know him as a loving, big-hearted, smart, humble guy who genuinely tries to follow Jesus in his ministry of grace and healing. Even if you disagree with what he said, as a person he deserves that kind of grace.

My colleagues and I at Utah State University are posting videos this month highlighting the power of the humanities. Here is my contribution today, on the anniversary of Dr Martin Luther King Jr’s assassination. youtu.be/ifPbatsBiEQ

I have two cool Seventy Times Seven book launch events this weekend I'd love to invite you to. The first one is April 9th at 4 pm at BYU's Maxwell Center in Provo, Utah The second is April 11th at Noon at Utah State in Logan, Utah Both are open to the public and free to attend

Today is our amazing daughter's 9th birthday -- happy birthday, Willa! It's also the day our family celebrates that God is still a God of miracles, and still raises people from the dead, just as He did with Lazarus in the lead-up to Holy Week. dnile.wordpress.com/2016/04/30/wil…

I'm delighted to announce Wayfare Issue 5. This is our first themed issue: PEACE. It features writing, poetry, and interviews with people like Patrick Mason, Zack Gubler, Ross Douthat and Zach Hutchins. You can learn more about the issue and subscribe here:

Jan Shipps: rest in peace, truth, generosity, and friendship. Echoing Matt Bowman, she's the reason I have my job. sltrib.com/religion/2025/…

Check out, Where Peace Begins, a series of eight films that dive powerfully into how to navigate conflict in our lives made in conjunction with Faith Matters, the One America Movement, Patrick Mason and filmmaker Tay Steele. Hello to Conflict chadford.substack.com/p/where-peace-…

The first video in the "Where Peace Begins" series dropped today. Listen to Chad Ford talk about what it means to say "hello" to conflict. peacemakersneeded.substack.com/p/saying-hello…

My friend Patrick Mason is joining me on Saturday, April 26th at The Compass in Provo to have a LIVELY discussion about my new book, Seventy Times Seven: Jesus's Path To Conflict Transformation. How would Jesus do conflict in a polarized world? thecompassgallery.com/event-details/…

If you read one thing today, I hope it’s this. Forgiving the unforgivable.

If this is your jam and you have the means, please consider financially supporting the great work that Faith Matters is doing. faithmattersfoundation.substack.com/p/support-our-…

I was honored to contribute an essay about a Latter-day Saint approach to God's power as part of a collection inspired by Thomas Jay Oord's concept of "amipotence" (love-power). In a universe of free beings, love is the only power that can be maintained. c4ort.com/essays/only-by…

I'm launching a new podcast today! Article 13 is a new narrative podcast from Faith Matters that brings together cutting-edge research and spiritual wisdom to offer blueprints for a better world. It features deep-dives into vital social issues, extraordinary guests, and

Come hear John Turner and I talk about his new biography of Joseph Smith in Provo on Saturday evening! thecompassgallery.com/event-details/…

We just wrapped Season 1 of the Mormon Women for Ethical Government Faith Matters podcast "Proclaim Peace"! If you appreciated what you heard, please consider supporting the project so we can create Season 2 (and beyond)! c3.mormonwomenforethicalgovernment.org/secure/cause_p…

This will be amazing — and you’ll never see cheaper workshops by such A list presenters. Come join us at Repair!