Radically Orthodox LDS Perspectives
How can we tell the difference between God’s influence and other things like emotion?
What are signs of good versus evil spiritual energy?
What are signs of demonic influence?
We discuss these and other questions in this presentation; slides here:
Continue reading “Presentation on Spiritual Discernment”What do we mean when we affirm that President Russell M. Nelson is a prophet of God?
In this presentation, we have resources to answer that question.
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Continue reading “Yes, Russell M. Nelson is an Authentic Prophet”Is empathy always a good thing?
Can it be used improperly?
What are some differences between empathy that leads to the well being of another person, versus empathy that facilitates their downward spiral?
These topics are covered in this presentation; slides below:
Continue reading “Healing vs. Destructive Empathy”This was a challenging topic to discuss, addressing some current negative thinking around our missionary program.
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A recent article in the Salt Lake Tribune unclearly characterized my comments to the Utah State Legislature on August 18 regarding conversion therapy. I would like to clarify them. While I oppose the current version of the conversion therapy rule, I do not support conversion therapy. As a therapist, I don’t believe changing sexual orientation is an appropriate goal in therapy. But I oppose the conversion therapy rule because not only does it forbid these kinds of attempts to change sexual orientation, but also brands a much broader range of interventions as “conversion therapy,” including assisting clients who wish to manage their sexual behaviors.
Continue reading “Responding to the SL Tribune’s Mischaracterization of my Testimony on Conversion Therapy”Why are we here?
Where are we going?
What does “judgment day” mean?
How does God judge souls?
Is there such thing as “sad heaven?”
These are all discussion points in this presentation. Slides below:
Continue reading “Presentation: Judgment Day is Underway”Here are some of my reasons for believing so.
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Continue reading “Yes, Joseph Smith is an Authentic Prophet.”What is accusation, and why do we see it in scripture about the War in Heaven?
What is the aim of accusation?
How does accusation impact our intuitions and our powers of reason?
How have we seen accusation employed in tyrannical movements?
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Continue reading “Accusation: The Epistemology of Hell”This is one of the most common insults toward our Latter-day Saint faith, and it’s worth exploring.
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Continue reading “Are we a cult?”What is faith crisis?
What are some possible responses to the experience?
What are some healthy ways of reframing faith crisis?
Is a positive outcome possible?
What are some helpful resources for people in faith crisis?
In this presentation, we cover these questions and more. And if you would like personal help working through faith crisis, we’re happy to link you with people who can help! Just send a note using the feedback form.
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Continue reading “Faith Crisis: Presentation and Resources”