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Religion

Jesus Christ: the Complete Self-Expression of the true God in True Humanity

October 11, 2024 11:06 AM
The 2024 Truman G. Madsen Lecture on Eternal Man was given by Reverend Andrew Teal, a chaplain specializing in Christian church history and a full member of the Faculty of Theology and Religion at Oxford University.
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Religion

Who’s Really Going to Church? Evidence From Cellphone Tracking Data

October 11, 2024 10:39 AM
Wheatley Institute and the BYU Economics department were pleased to hear from Dr. Devin Pope, an Associate Professor of Behavioral Science and Economics at the Booth School of Business at the University of Chicago. Dr. Pope used cellphone data to explore the frequency, regularity, and correlates with religious worship in America across geographies and religious traditions.
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Religion

George Washington, the Jews, and the Future of Faith in America

September 27, 2024 11:20 AM
We were pleased to hear from Rabbi Meir Soloveichik as he discussed Jewish influences on the American founding. When the United States was founded, there were very few Jews in America; nevertheless, George Washington had a remarkable series of written interactions with them. A careful study of this story reveals the way in which Washington himself saw America, what Jewish hopes were for this new nation, and what this tale can teach us about the future of faith in America.
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Constitution

The Constitution and America's Reflective Patriotism

September 19, 2024 04:05 PM
Watch Dr. Paul Carrese's full remarks from his September 19, 2024 lecture.
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Family

Choosing Motherhood: Meanings and Motivations of Educated Women

September 13, 2024 11:53 AM
Lecture from Dr. Catherine Pakaluk
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Religion

The Intersection of Faith, Media, and Wellness

April 09, 2024 02:29 PM
Sheri Dew gave a lecture about faith, media, and wellness.
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Family

Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier

March 29, 2024 01:50 PM
Arthur C. Brooks discussed key points from his new book about achieving happiness regardless of circumstances.
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Family

Family Unfriendly: How Our Culture Made Raising Kids Much Harder Than It Needs to Be

March 15, 2024 10:30 AM
Timothy P. Carney spoke about his new book on why modern parenting in America is full of unrealistic expectations and how to return to the virtues of traditional parenting.
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Constitution

Robert P. George: The Constitution and Civic Virtue

March 11, 2024 12:54 PM
George discussed what institutions—beginning with the family—instill the habits of mind that make for good citizenship.
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Family

Bradford Wilcox Forum: Mammon or marriage?

December 08, 2023 11:06 AM
Wheatley Institute Contributor Delivers BYU Forum
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