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I have been thinking about the concept of agency. Agency is vital to our theology and our understanding of the purpose of this life. Lehi...

The judicial branch’s role in preserving a separation of powers has long contributed to the resiliency of the U.S. government. As citizens, we can recognize and respect this judicial power to check the other two branches of government and uphold our “constitutional federal republic working under principles of democracy.”

I want to look directly and unflinchingly at the hatred, sorrow, greed, and even the evil in the world, and then I want to look beyond it at all the good. I want to utilize my gifts, experiences, and resources to do what I can to make systemic change, but I want to do it in a way that keeps my soul soft and full of generosity. For when I allow my heart to harden and my feelings towards others to turn callous, that is when I become ineffective and weak.

The U.S. Constitution sprang from the concept of separation of powers. The Constitution intentionally grants each branch separate and distinct powers.

My sister had a baby last week. He has ten fingers, ten toes, two eyes, a functioning liver, lungs, kidneys, veins, everything. It’s a...

In this episode of the Proclaim Peace podcast, Jennifer Thomas and Patrick Mason are joined by Scott Rasmussen from Interfaith America to reflect on their journey through the Book of Mormon as they approach the series' conclusion. Join them as they discuss the impact of this journey on their views of peace and how to have hope within the hardest circumstances.

I hope this Easter Sunday brings peace and comfort as you contemplate the incredible life and gifts of our Savior.

In two executive orders issued on April 9, 2025, President Donald Trump continued to push false claims about the 2020 election and targeted those who have said the 2020 presidential election was free, fair, and secure.

In this episode of the Proclaim Peace podcast, Jennifer Thomas and Patrick Mason are joined by Dr. Jeannie Johnson, a professor of political science. This episode encourages listeners to rethink their definitions of peace and engage in meaningful discussions about how to foster it in various contexts.

“A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another” (John 13:34-35).

We are committed to preserving the rule of law, individual rights, and a citizenship grounded in mutual responsibility and care. Our loyalty is to the Constitution, not to any party or person.

State attorneys general play a critical role in government, impacting the lives of those they protect and preserving and enforcing laws.

Consider these points about what the Department of Education does and does not do — and why it's important to learn about it.

In this episode of the Proclaim Peace podcast, Jennifer Thomas and Patrick Mason are joined by Rosalynde Welch to discuss the Book of Ether.

When Christ is our lodestar, we not only can make courageous choices, but we can respond with love to those we anger and find comfort for our weary souls as we deal with the fallout. 

President Trump signed a sweeping executive order claiming authority over elections the Constitution clearly grants to Congress and states.

We have a work to do, inherited from our sisters, our grandmothers, our great-grandmothers . . . and so many others. It is a work that requires many hands, and the collective optimism and creativity of a whole calvary of sisters cheerfully and anxiously engaged in doing good.

In this episode of the Proclaim Peace podcast, Jennifer Thomas and Patrick Mason are joined by Rachel Miner to discuss peace building.

Women can tap into God’s power as they do the quotidian work of mortality and as they aim to grow toward exaltation.

Focusing on the core and inner self is crucial for clarity and spiritual connection.