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Dossan Bell

My name is Dossan Bell, and I’m 19 years old. I was born and raised in Ogden, Utah, where I learned the importance of faith, family, and hard work. I’m a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and I believe with all my heart that God has a plan for each and every one of us. Last year, I joined a boy band called Full Circle Boys, which has been an incredible journey filled with music, growth, and connection. Every step I take is guided by my faith, and I’m committed to using my voice to inspire others and share hope.

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Bruce and Marie Hafen: Understanding and Navigating Stages of Faith, Pt. 2

“Being a doubting Thomas is not the end point of the journey of discipleship.” In part two of our conversation with Emeritus General Authority Bruce C. Hafen and his wife Marie, we delve deeper into why complexity and skepticism may be necessary for some people in the development of their faith.

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Jamie Jensen: The Perceived Tension Between Science and Religion

According to a 2015 Pew Research study, 59 percent of Americans believe that science and religion are often in conflict. This perceived tension between the two can be especially challenging for students in fields such as biology, who may encounter scientific theories that seem to contradict their faith. As a biology professor at Brigham Young University, Jamie Jensen has seen firsthand how science can either deepen or diminish students’ spirituality. In this week’s episode, she shares strategies for helping students approach science in a way that enhances their understanding of God’s wonders, rather than detracting from it.

Michael Huston: Lament—A Faithful Complaint to God

While sitting in a class at the theological seminary he attended, Michael Huston was floored when he heard his teacher say these words: “Lament is faithfully complaining to God.” The teacher went on to say, “Lament is the way you worship to God from within pain.” Huston describes the feeling he felt that day as exhaling a breath he had been holding for a very long time. On this week’s episode, he explains why he hopes to help others find that same relief in the concept of lament.