The Cause for Christ Episode 3: Faith, Psychology, and the Power of Worldviews with Jeffrey Thayne
Latter-day Saint FAIR-Cast
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Faith, Worldviews, and Storytelling
This chapter explores the intertwining of faith, psychology, and individual worldviews, particularly within the Latter-day Saint community. The discussion emphasizes how personal narratives shape one’s beliefs and the importance of a gospel-centered worldview in navigating obstacles like sin and pride. Additionally, it examines the concept of expressive individualism and its implications for understanding love, authenticity, and self-expression in a societal context.
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Dr. Jeffrey Thayne graduated from BYU with a bachelor’s and master’s degree in psychology. He completed his doctorate in Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences at Utah State University. He spends time mentoring students at Brigham Young University-Idaho and writing about the intersection of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and culture.
Ryan Sorensen is a native of Cache Valley, Utah. He earned his Bachelor’s degree at BYU-Idaho and is currently pursuing a Master of Divinity at Abilene Christian University, with plans to become a chaplain after graduation. Ryan previously hosted a podcast called The Whom Shall We Go? Podcast. In his spare time, he enjoys being involved in interfaith work, reading about Latter-day Saint theology and history, training for triathlons, and spending time with friends and family.
