Living Faith Book Series
Living Faith books are for readers who cherish the life of the mind and the things of the Spirit. Each title offers an example of faith in search of understanding, the unique voice of a practicing scholar who has cultivated a believing heart.
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Counsel, Please Rise: A Criminal Attorney's Spiritual Journey
In the courtroom representing individuals accused of crimes, Heather Chesnut learned fundamentals of Christian discipleship. This book shares compelling stories from the eighteen years she worked at the Salt Lake Legal Defender Association.
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Both Things Are True
Joseph Smith’s observation that “by proving contraries, truth is made manifest” has become a beloved aphorism of Latter-day Saint thought. In Both Things Are True, Kate Holbrook (1972–2022) experiments on these words.
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Every Needful Thing: Essays on the Life of the Mind and the Heart
A collection of essays from accomplished academics and professionals who speak about discipleship not only with their minds but also from their hearts.
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Life to the Whole Being
In Matthew Wickman’s case, literature has helped him negotiate the complex relationship between spirituality, faith, and organized religion, including during seasons of faith crisis.
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The Doors of Faith
What is it that the restored Church of Jesus Christ offers to the world that no other church can—and how might recognizing those contributions help us stay strong in our faith?
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Proclaim Peace: The Restoration's Answer to an Age of Conflict
Proclaim Peace is an extended meditation on what it means to follow the Prince of Peace in a world of violence.
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Zion Earth Zen Sky
Raking sand in a Zen garden reminds us that mortality is similarly a “high maintenance” situation, where constant service is required if we are to grasp our purpose here on earth.
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Where the Soul Hungers: One Doctor's Journey From Atheism to Faith
Though raised as a Latter-day Saint in Utah, Samuel M. Brown was an atheist from an early age, and proud of it. At least until God became an undeniable presence in his life.
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Thinking Otherwise
Faulconer’s Thinking Otherwise invites us to reconsider our beliefs in light of traditional theology and Western philosophy.
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The Hope of Nature
This collection of nine essays brings together over seventeen years of scholarship and writing by the leading voice on the relationship between the Latter-day Saint faith and the environment.
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Crossings
In this collection of personal essays, letters, and even drawings, Melissa Inouye considers how Latter-day Saints in an increasingly globalized Church might cultivate unity without leaving their distinctive gifts behind.
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If Truth Were a Child
If Truth Were a Child exemplifies how education in the Humanities can enrich our pursuit of truth and increase our faith in the gospel of Jesus Christ.
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One Hundred Birds Taught Me to Fly
One Hundred Birds Taught Me to Fly is for restless souls who desire to know God more deeply.
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Let Your Hearts and Minds Expand: Reflections on Faith, Reason, Charity, and Beauty
In these essays Rogers is a defender of the faith, but his words move us well beyond typical apologetics. He discusses the life of the mind, the value of literature, and the challenges of religious orthodoxy.
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Planted: Belief and Belonging in an Age of Doubt
This book gives people who struggle with questions—and people who love those who struggle—practical ways to stay planted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
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Evolving Faith: Wanderings of a Mormon Biologist
With the mind of a scientist, the soul of a believer, and the heart of a wanderer, Peck provides welcome companionship for women and men engaged in the unceasing quest for further light and knowledge.
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First Principles and Ordinances: The Fourth Article of Faith In Light of the Temple
Author Samuel M. Brown offers a fresh approach by asking how our relationship with God and others can transform our understanding of the gospel basics of faith, repentance, baptism, and the gift of the Holy Ghost.
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Letters to a Young Mormon (2nd Edition)
This second edition of Letters to a Young Mormon includes all the content of the original, well-loved book, with added chapters on the Sabbath and stewardship.
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Living Faith Guidelines for Authors
Interested in publishing a Living Faith book with the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship? Learn more about the requirements.