In Letter 13 the narrator shares his personal experiences with the holy temple and discusses how temples provide blessings. Each episode of this series will consist of one letter from the 14-letter collection, read by writer, storyteller, song-writer, and host of BYUradio’s The Apple Seed, Sam Payne. In 2018, President Russell M Nelson, the leader of the Church requested that members refer to themselves as Latter-day Saints and to the Church as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...

In Letter 12 the narrator discusses obtaining a rich life through chastity and sexual morality, and what it really means to be chaste. Each episode of this series will consist of one letter from the 14-letter collection, read by writer, storyteller, song-writer, and host of BYUradio’s The Apple Seed, Sam Payne. In 2018, President Russell M Nelson, the leader of the Church requested that members refer to themselves as Latter-day Saints and to the Church as the Church of Jesus Christ of...

In Letter 11 the narrator explores the nuances of all sorts of desires, and learning to handle our desires such that we can live fully. Each episode of this series will consist of one letter from the 14-letter collection, read by writer, storyteller, song-writer, and host of BYUradio’s The Apple Seed, Sam Payne. In 2018, President Russell M Nelson, the leader of the Church requested that members refer to themselves as Latter-day Saints and to the Church as the Church of Jesus Christ of...

In Letter 10 the narrator urges the reader to tend to the world, the impoverished, and our loved ones, becoming a loving steward. Each episode of this series will consist of one letter from the 14-letter collection, read by writer, storyteller, song-writer, and host of BYUradio’s The Apple Seed, Sam Payne. In 2018, President Russell M Nelson, the leader of the Church requested that members refer to themselves as Latter-day Saints and to the Church as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...

In Letter 9 the narrator shares how science meets faith and describes God as a scientist and a creator. Each episode of this series will consist of one letter from the 14-letter collection, read by writer, storyteller, song-writer, and host of BYUradio’s The Apple Seed, Sam Payne. In 2018, President Russell M Nelson, the leader of the Church requested that members refer to themselves as Latter-day Saints and to the Church as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This book was...

In Letter 8 the narrator focuses on church history and discusses the need to understand people in history to better understand the trials and struggles of our day. Each episode of this series will consist of one letter from the 14-letter collection, read by writer, storyteller, song-writer, and host of BYUradio’s The Apple Seed, Sam Payne. In 2018, President Russell M Nelson, the leader of the Church requested that members refer to themselves as Latter-day Saints and to the Church as the...

In Letter 7 the narrator explains on the need for rest, and how God will provide us that essential break in our lives. Each episode of this series will consist of one letter from the 14-letter collection, read by writer, storyteller, song-writer, and host of BYUradio’s The Apple Seed, Sam Payne. In 2018, President Russell M Nelson, the leader of the Church requested that members refer to themselves as Latter-day Saints and to the Church as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints....

In Letter 6 the narrator discusses how important it is to communicate with Heavenly Father through prayer, stressing the necessity of staying awake and focused during prayer and offers practical tips for maintaining this focus. And the narrator explains that the Sabbath is a divine interruption of time, intended to help believers rest and experience eternity on a weekly basis. Each episode of this series will consist of one letter from the 14-letter collection, read by writer, storyteller,...

In Letter 5 the narrator shares how scripture impacts and influences our lives. Each episode of this series will consist of one letter from the 14-letter collection, read by writer, storyteller, song-writer, and host of BYUradio’s The Apple Seed, Sam Payne. In 2018, President Russell M Nelson, the leader of the Church requested that members refer to themselves as Latter-day Saints and to the Church as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This book was published in 2013, so...

In Letter 4 the narrator describes true saving faith and how we can develop a more genuine trust in God. Each episode of this series will consist of one letter from the 14-letter collection, read by writer, storyteller, song-writer, and host of BYUradio’s The Apple Seed, Sam Payne. In 2018, President Russell M Nelson, the leader of the Church requested that members refer to themselves as Latter-day Saints and to the Church as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This book was...

In Letter 3 the narrator explores the idea of idolatry and how we can sacrifice our own idols (and stories) to draw nearer to Christ. Each episode of this series will consist of one letter from the 14-letter collection, read by writer, storyteller, song-writer, and host of BYUradio’s The Apple Seed, Sam Payne. In 2018, President Russell M Nelson, the leader of the Church requested that members refer to themselves as Latter-day Saints and to the Church as the Church of Jesus Christ of...

In Letter 2, the narrator describes the importance of work, weaving in personal stories about what work can and cannot accomplish for us. Each episode of this series will consist of one letter from the 14-letter collection, read by writer, storyteller, song-writer, and host of BYUradio’s The Apple Seed, Sam Payne. In 2018, President Russell M Nelson, the leader of the Church requested that members refer to themselves as Latter-day Saints and to the Church as the Church of Jesus Christ of...

The conceit of these short essays is that S, a young friend of the narrator, who is called A, has asked a difficult question of some sort, a question we the audience aren’t privy to, and these letters are a response to the young questioner. In Letter 1 the narrator advises S. on the work necessary if one chooses to be a disciple of Jesus Christ, discussing the complexities of life, the importance of personal responsibility, and the essence of living one's faith. Each episode of this series...

Adam Miller talks to Steve about the inspiration behind his 2013 "Letters to a Young Mormon"--his own children--and the reception this collection of essays has received over the past decade. Think of this discussion as a foreword to In Good Faith Presents: Letters to a Young Mormon, a reading of Miller's essays by Sam Payne, host of The Apple Seed. Listen to the full series at https://www.byuradio.org/in-good-faith/book-club Adam is a professor of philosophy at Collin College in McKinney,...

Adam Miller talks to Steve about the inspiration behind his 2013 "Letters to a Young Mormon"--his own children--and the reception this collection of essays has received over the past decade. Think of this discussion as a foreword to In Good Faith Presents: Letters to a Young Mormon, a reading of Miller's essays by Sam Payne, host of The Apple Seed. Adam is a professor of philosophy at Collin College in McKinney, Texas. He earned a BA in Comparative Literature from Brigham Young University...

Steve, Lia, James, and Alia test their interfaith trivia knowledge as they take Interfaith America's online quiz! How many answers does our team know?

Steve talks with Heather and Lia about our end of life miniseries, upcoming Ed week appearance, and our return September 1 with a contemplation miniseries.

Steve hosts Corinna Tanner, Sudam Mane, and Joshua Rager for a discussion about what happens after we die. Corinna Trujillo Tanner joined the Brigham Young University College of Nursing as an Assistant Professor in 2019, after completing her PhD and a two-year National Institutes of Health Research Fellowship in cancer, aging and end of life. She holds post master’s certificates in Gerontology, Adult Nurse Practitioner training and an International Certificate in Caring and Healing. She is...

How can we continue learning and healing as we approach the end of our mortal life? Jewels Olsen sits down with Steve for a conversation about the end of life and how we can approach it with peace and reassurance, and how we can honor those we know who are dying. Jewels Olsen is a chaplain at Applegate Home and Hospice in Utah, where she has a passion for supporting those nearing the end-of-life transition. She is familiar with many traditions and practices and provides spiritual care for a...

What is a holy death and how can we make sure our loved ones experience peace and love as they die? Episcopal Bishop Phyllis Spiegel joins Steve to describe how we can prepare ourselves and those who are dying for a process we all experiences. The Rt. Rev. Phyllis A. Spiegel was consecrated as the 12th Bishop of Utah on September 17, 2022. She is passionate about The Episcopal Church’s work of deepening discipleship through daily practices of faith, believing that deepening our daily walk...

Welcome back to our mini-series on death. This week we are learning about near-death experience from Marianne Bahri. She speaks about her own NDE with senior producer Heather Bigley to discuss how her life was altered, and how introspective soul-searching helped her heal. Next week, we are speaking to Rev. Phyllis Spiegel and Jewels Chaplain to learn more about end-of-life care—stay tuned! Jyoti Marianne Bahri, an ethnologist and Indologist, teacher, facilitator and author, has written...

Welcome to part one of our death mini-series! We are exploring near-death experiences, working with those at the end of life, and grieving a loss. In this episode, Steve sits down with Martin Tanner from KSL to discuss how hearing near-death experiences from other people have impacted his own religion. This episode is jam-packed with powerful stories and a desire to believe. Martin Tanner co-founded Utah chapter of the International Association for Neath Death Studies in 1990. He is...

Dr. Alp Aslandogan joins Steve for a conversation about his personal journey from Turkey to the U.S., his experiences with interfaith interactions, and how he integrates faith, science, and art under his belief in God. Dr. Alp reflects on faith, love, and compassion, as well as his commitment to fostering interfaith dialogue and understanding in secular society. Dr. Y. Alp Aslandogan is the Executive Director of the Alliance for Shared Values, a non-profit organization that promotes...

Carmela Javellana chats with Steve about the importance of crisis as an opportunity for growth and the universal nature of suffering. She shares how she came to Buddhism and the vibrant differences within Buddhism. Dr. Carmela Javellana is a volunteer assistant minister at the Salt Lake Buddhist Temple since 2010, which includes leading meditation service, teaching Buddhism classes, and co-teaching a 6-week course on Jodo Shinshu Buddhism and Integrative Mental Health called “Into the...

Anne Snyder, Editor-in-Chief of Comment Magazine, joins Steve for a conversation about public theology. Discover how faith can transcend individual congregations and touch communities, blending spiritual and secular efforts. Anne shares her unique perspective shaped by her childhood experiences in outside the US and discusses the significance of public trust in religious and governmental institutions. Anne Snyder is the founder of Breaking Ground, which seeks to leaven our common life with...