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Hope Votes is all about taking our hope and turning it into action. We can have hope in our ability to build peace, in our election...

We can support the peaceful transition of presidential power by advocating for a process with wisdom and order overarching.

We respect presidents who exercise their pardoning power with wisdom, care, and “prerogative of mercy," and we oppose pardons otherwise.

In this episode of Proclaim Peace, Jennifer and Patrick are joined by professor David Whippy to reflect on the new year and peacemaking.

Discipleship requires aligning one’s life with Christ’s calling, even in uncertain times.

Did that headline cause a strong emotional reaction? Did that article claim to have exclusive info? Did that tweet supposedly come from an expert on the topic? Before you share, SIFT! Taking just a few minutes to stop, investigate the source, find more coverage, and trace the claims can help stop the spread of misinformation.

In this episode of the Proclaim Peace podcast, we reflect on the meaning of peace during the Christmas season.

In this episode, Jennifer and Patrick are joined by Grant Madsen to discuss how institutions promote peace and foster positive society.

We must learn to walk within tension, finding peace where possible, but allowing the conflict to push us toward progress.

In this episode, Jennifer and Patrick welcome Chad Ford to discuss Christ-led peacemaking in the wake of the U.S. presidential election.

Post-truth denotes “circumstances in which objective facts are less influential in shaping public opinion” than one’s personal belief.

I trust in the Savior's grace and in the courage of the many good men and women doing good around me.

Campaign promises of mass deportations and halting refugee resettlement do not align with principles of ethical government.

Choices made towards Christ bring empowerment and divine love. Small, intentional decisions can prepare us for His return.

We acknowledge with gratitude the government employees, poll workers, and volunteers who made this familiar process fair.

A group of electors called the Electoral College makes the final choice for U.S. president and vice president.

We condemn political violence — it is unacceptable in any form. It threatens our way of life and undermines the strength of our country.

Use your vote to protect peace. Peaceful societies are characterized by optimism, economic development, cooperation, stability, hopefulness.

Does faith have a role to play in politics? In a democracy, it does. Religious freedom is a cornerstone of our democracy.

Jen and Patrick discuss what the Book of Mormon teaches us about choosing peaceful leadership in light of the U.S. presidential election.