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Dr. John White's Conversion to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Oct 06, 2026

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Dr. John B. White is a visiting research fellow at The Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship at Brigham Young University. He previously spent 14 years as a professor of practical theology and ethics, where he also directed the Graduate Chaplaincy Program and co-founded the Faith & Sports Institute. He earned a PhD in theological ethics from the University of Edinburgh, and his work focuses on moral theology, character formation, embodiment, discipleship, and moral agency.

In this conversation with Rosalynde Welch, John shares the experiences that led him to join The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He reflects on reading the Book of Mormon, visiting the Sacred Grove, finding a sense of belonging among members of the Church, and choosing baptism despite significant personal and professional consequences.

They also discuss how his study of the body and Christian theology found deeper meaning in the restored gospel, including the role of our bodies in worship, the Word of Wisdom, and serving others through temple ordinances.

He Is Near That Justifieth Me: Reflections on Isaiah 50–57 Oct 05, 2026

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Katie Paxman reflects on Isaiah 50–57, exploring shame, divine nearness, Christ’s redeeming work, and the hope of restoration.

True and False Creation in Isaiah 40–49 Sep 28, 2026

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Morgan Davis explores how Isaiah 40–49 contrasts God’s true creation with human-made idols and what that contrast teaches about self-deception, repentance, and God’s enduring care.

Another Cheer for Poetry in the Scriptures: Reflections on Isaiah 35 Sep 21, 2026

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J. B. Haws reflects on Isaiah 35, President Gordon B. Hinckley’s words at Neal A. Maxwell’s funeral, and poetry’s unusual power to offer hope and consolation.

Shaping Up Isaiah: Reflections on Isaiah 1–12 Sep 14, 2026

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Joseph M. Spencer examines the structure of Isaiah 1–12 and how its shape, reflected in the Book of Mormon, reveals a story of covenant, disaster, promise, and redemption.

Ecclesiastes Has a Public Relations Problem Sep 07, 2026

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Philip Barlow explores Ecclesiastes, its poetic form and pessimistic outlook, and what its realism, skepticism, and uncertainty can contribute to Latter-day Saint faith.

The Latter-day Saint Graduate Student, with Spencer Fluhman Sep 02, 2026

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This is Episode 1 of Faith in Every Footnote, a mentorship podcast for graduate students. All 10 episodes of the series can be found on the Faith in Every Footnote show on Apple Podcasts, as well as on Spotify and YouTube.

As a preview of the series, this episode is being shared on the Maxwell Institute Podcast. In this inaugural episode of Faith in Every Footnote, Spencer Fluhman, historian and former director of the Institute, joins Rosalynde Welch, Shawn Tucker, and graduate student co-host Noah Adams to discuss what it means to be a disciple-scholar. Together, they explore how scholarship centered on Jesus Christ can deepen discipleship, build Zion, and bring greater purpose and joy to graduate study.

Introducing Faith in Every Footnote¹ Sep 01, 2026

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This episode of the Maxwell Institute Podcast features the trailer for Faith in Every Footnote, a separate ten episode podcast miniseries from The Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship. Listen to and follow Faith in Every Footnote on Apple Podcasts

Faith in Every Footnote is a mentorship podcast for graduate students navigating the challenges of academic life while strengthening their faith in Jesus Christ.

Hosts Rosalynde Welch and Shawn Tucker, alongside student hosts Noah Adams and Lara Buckwalter, sit down with leading scholars for candid conversations about faith, doubt, family life, the job search, and the joys and difficulties of graduate study.

A Lesson in Praise for Advanced Discipleship: Reflections on Psalm 102 Aug 31, 2026

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Rosalynde Welch reflects on Psalm 102, showing how lament can become praise and deepen discipleship amid suffering.

Praying the Psalms: Reflections on Psalm 69 Aug 24, 2026

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Thomas B. Griffith reflects on Psalm 69 and the difficult psalms of complaint and vengeance, exploring how honest, inherited prayers can deepen discipleship, reshape the heart, and strengthen a believer’s relationship with God.

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