Justin Dyer

Dr. Justin Dyer and Sister Aislin Dyer discuss facing adversities with love, connection, and enthusiasm. Topics include the transformative power of God's love, the significance of eyewitness accounts, contributing to the church community, finding light in dark times, perfect love casting out fear, effective parenting strategies, and exploring the concept of the natural man and self-restraint.

Dr. Justin Dyer, an expert on profound themes of God's love, talks about anointing and abiding, stewardship and patience, Jesus as Advocate, God's love, becoming like our Heavenly Parents, the many definitions of love, and prioritizing our testimony. Sister Aislin Dyer discusses the importance of not loving the world, eternal principles, parenting and personal growth, connecting with those who have left, maintaining relationships with compassion, and being transformed by God's love.

Justin Dyer, a BYU professor researching faith and mental health, dives into perfectionism's impact on religious life. He reveals that toxic perfectionism can triple the chance of leaving one’s faith, urging the creation of unconditional, loving church environments. Dyer discusses the difference between guilt and shame and shares practical steps for overcoming harmful perfectionistic beliefs. His insights highlight the importance of empathy and support in fostering community acceptance, emphasizing self-worth rooted in God's love.

In this intriguing conversation, Justin Dyer, a BYU professor specializing in religion and mental health, dives into the concept of toxic perfectionism, particularly among Latter-day Saints. He reveals surprising research showing that Latter-day Saint youth experience lower levels of toxic perfectionism than their atheist peers. The discussion also touches on how spiritual practices can foster self-acceptance and the significance of supportive communities. Justin emphasizes the need for unconditional parental support and compassionate church leadership to help individuals navigate their faith and identity.

Justin Dyer, a religious education professor, and Debra Theobald McClendon, a psychologist specializing in OCD, explore perfectionism within the Latter-day Saint community. They challenge the notion that church teachings inherently lead to toxic perfectionism, revealing the complex relationship between faith and self-worth. The conversation highlights the impact of church messaging on personal expectations, the importance of embracing imperfection, and offers strategies for parents to guide children in cultivating self-acceptance and resilience.