Out of the Best Books

Deseret Book author Adam Miller joins this episode to explore the question, "Why did Christ come to the earth as a baby?" which is a theme in his new book The Christ Child. Miller explores the attributes of a child that we should aspire to because they are also attributes of the Savior: awe, imagination, and love. This conversation also explores tapping into a new perspective of the scriptural invitation to become like a child. This book will make your Christmas! Order The Christ Child now or try a free trial of the Deseret Bookshelf+ app today.

In this episode, we’re sharing audio from chapter three of Tyler Johnson’s When Church Is Hard. The title of this chapter, “What does it mean to believe?” Is a question that many young adults grapple with in the Church. This excerpt puts some compassionate understanding behind the common need to have absolute answers right now. And then it turns to a truly compelling idea: that doubt doesn’t have to be negative. It is the start of something much more.  Author Tyler Johnson is an oncologist who served as a YSA bishop in northern California. His hours spent counseling and observing young adults led him to conclusions about the reasons so many young adults find it difficult to stay in the Church. You can order When Church Is Hard now or listen to the full audiobook on Deseret Bookshelf+.

In this episode, we're sharing a sneak peak into chapter six from Steven Collis's Habits of a Peacemaker: 10 Habits to Change our Potentially Toxic Conversations into Healthy Dialogues. This chapter is called "Be open to change" and it's one key habit that takes very little effort. It's an important handbook for anyone wanting to build bridges of understanding, be more Christlike in conversations, and take down fear of offense. Author Steven Collis is a professor of law at the University of Texas. You can order Habits of a Peacemaker: 10 Habits to Change Our Potentially Toxic Conversations into Healthy Dialogues now or listen to the full audiobook on Deseret Bookshelf+.  

Deseret Book author Steven T. Collis joins this episode to share the formula for getting along in contentious times from his book Habits of a Peacemaker. After listening, you'll have the confidence to engage in dialogue about hard topics while building and strengthening relationships. Collis encourages personal responsibility in a pursuit of peace through ten habits including "assume you know nothing," "don't feed into people's worst fears," and introduce "a sliver of humor." Order Habits of a Peacemaker: 10 Habits to Change Our Potentially Toxic Conversations into Healthy Dialogues now or try a free trial of the Deseret Bookshelf+ app today.