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Jared Halverson: Giving People the Benefit of their Doubts

While pursuing a doctoral degree from Vanderbilt Divinity School where his studies have been focused on anti-religious rhetoric, Jared Halverson has simultaneously sought to help students who wrestle with questions and doubts about the restored gospel. And while many say that divinity school tends to weaken faith, he says he has only become more convinced of the truthfulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

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How to Know What to Say When Someone You Love Is Grieving

By Ashli Kristine Hansen

When tragedy hits, it is human nature to want to help. We bring food; we do laundry; we offer childcare. We want to connect! Some people do this through service; others do it through commiseration. We often feel the need to relate to the person suffering by sharing our own experiences.

Unnamed Women in the Book of Mormon: Sariah and her Daughters

The scriptures are filled with stories of women once you start looking for them. In conjunction with our weekly Come, Follow Me podcast, this bonus series will explore accounts of women throughout the standard works, focusing on the Book of Mormon this year. Did you know that the only time the word “sisters” is mentioned in the Book of Mormon is when it refers to Nephi’s sisters? Today, we’ll talk about the sacrifices and faith of the women—named and unnamed—of the first family in the Book of Mormon and what we can learn from their examples.

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Gerald Lund Shares Insights into His New Series, Fire & Steel

By Jenny Spencer Hunt

What inspired you to start writing your new historical fiction series, Fire and Steel?

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Justin Su’a: The Role of Spirituality in Developing Mental Toughness

He helped coach the Boston Red Sox on their way to becoming World Series champions but on today’s episode of All In, Justin Su’a coaches you on how to enhance the way you show up in life by cultivating a strong mentality. Su’a also explains the importance of faith in athletics and in the lives of disciples of Jesus Christ.