Public Square Magazine

@PublicSquareMag

LDS writers exploring faith, politics, & culture with civility. Join the conversation in the public square. Most read non-official Latter-day Saint periodical.

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Public Square Magazine@PublicSquareMag · Jul 24

Why do teens still pull handcarts? Because Trek isn’t about hardship—it’s about identity, faith, and the power of shared sacrifice. 🔗 Read: l8r.it/I9IQ #PioneerTrek #FaithInEveryFootstep #LDSYouth #SpiritualResilience

PublicSquareMag's tweet card. Pioneer Trek isn’t just a reenactment—it’s a sacred rite of passage where youth discover faith, resilience, and identity through shared sacrifice and spiritual heritage.

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Public Square Magazine@PublicSquareMag · Jul 21

Why is God called Elohim, a plural name? Because it remembers something older: A divine family—Father, Mother, Son—once known, later erased. Read: l8r.it/Mmbk #Elohim #HeavenlyMother #LDSTheology #FaithAndFamily

PublicSquareMag's tweet card. What if God's name was never meant to be singular? The word 'Elohim' holds traces of divine union—Father, Mother, and Son—erased by time, but remembered in grammar.

Public Square Magazine@PublicSquareMag · Jul 18

What if the Garden story isn’t about shame—but growth? This essay reframes gospel questions as a crossroads. One path leads to shame and blame. The other, to faith and deeper connection with God. 🔗 l8r.it/waJV #FaithCrisis #GospelQuestions #SpiritualGrowth

PublicSquareMag's tweet card. The Garden of Eden isn’t just about the fall—it’s about what happens next: the decision to grow through disillusionment instead of retreating into shame or blame.

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Public Square Magazine@PublicSquareMag · Jul 16

If God is unchanging, why does His Church change? Because we don’t stay the same. God reveals truth “line upon line”—not because He’s inconsistent, but because we’re still learning. 🔗 publicsquaremag.org/faith/gospel-f…

PublicSquareMag's tweet card. God doesn’t change, but we do. This article shows how a flawless, unchanging God reveals truth over time—with mercy for the past and hope for what comes next.

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Public Square Magazine@PublicSquareMag · Jul 14

At the '92 Olympics, Derek Redmond tore his hamstring mid-race—but finished anyway, with help from his dad. His pain, perseverance, and refusal to quit made history. This is what overcoming failure looks like. 🔗 l8r.it/wouU

PublicSquareMag's tweet card. When a runner tore his leg mid-race and still crossed the finish line, the world stood and wept—not for a win, but for a spirit that refused to quit. This is what overcoming failure looks like.

Public Square Magazine@PublicSquareMag · Jul 10

The Tabernacle Choir hits 5,000 episodes of Music and the Spoken Word. We went backstage. We saw the setup. The author shares what it meant to witness it firsthand. A behind-the-scenes—and deeply personal—look at 5000 Sundays of sound and spirit: 🔗 l8r.it/hywv

PublicSquareMag's tweet card. For 5,000 Sundays—through war, pandemic, and cultural upheaval—the Tabernacle Choir has never missed a note, proving that sacred music can outlast any storm.

Public Square Magazine@PublicSquareMag · Jul 4

A more perfect union won't come through outrage. It begins with covenant—loving God, country, and neighbor. Can Zion principles save America? Read: l8r.it/rJtt #Faith #Zion #Patriotism #LoveThyNeighbor #MorePerfectUnion #LDS

PublicSquareMag's tweet card. Amid growing outrage and division, a more perfect union begins not with politics, but with love—of country, of neighbor, of God. The future depends on covenant, not contempt.

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Public Square Magazine@PublicSquareMag · Jul 1

Faith isn’t passive. It’s built by asking, seeking, acting, and choosing. The full journey uses your head, heart, and hands—but it’s the hands that prove the path. Read the final part of our Faith Journey series here: 🔗 l8r.it/7FMT #FaithJourney #LDS #AskSeekKnock

PublicSquareMag's tweet card. Faith isn’t found in a flash—it’s formed through effort. This article reveals the four essential steps that move faith from fragile doubt to enduring strength. You just have to start.

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Public Square Magazine@PublicSquareMag · Jun 27

Family policy isn’t just about legislation. It’s about survival. When faith, economics, and real-world needs align, families thrive. When they don’t, society falters. Read more: l8r.it/KEBm #FamilyPolicy #FamilyProclamation #LDS #Parenting #MarriageMatters

PublicSquareMag's tweet card. Family policy isn’t just about programs—it’s about survival. When faith, economics, and real-world needs align, families thrive. When they don’t, society begins to fall apart.

Public Square Magazine@PublicSquareMag · Jun 25

The temple doesn’t erase same-sex attraction—it redeems it. For sexual minorities, temple worship can be a source of peace, identity, and deep spiritual healing. A reflection on quiet redemption and covenant discipleship. #SSA #Healing #LGBTQBelievers 🔗 l8r.it/4Vin

PublicSquareMag's tweet card. The temple didn’t erase my same-sex attraction—it redeemed it. As a sexual minority, I found healing, identity, and peace not despite the temple, but because of it.

Public Square Magazine@PublicSquareMag · Jun 23

Faith and reason aren’t enemies—they’re allies. In today’s piece, two psychologists explore 5 mental tools that make belief deeper, not weaker. From source criticism to myth busting, this is discipleship for thinkers. Read here 👉 l8r.it/NDgj #FaithAndReason

PublicSquareMag's tweet card. Faith and reason aren't at odds—they’re allies. With tools like source criticism, context, and flexibility, you can think clearly, believe deeply, and walk your faith journey with power.

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Public Square Magazine@PublicSquareMag · Jun 20

You don’t need to compromise truth to build bridges. You need sincerity, curiosity, and the courage to stay kind. This article explores how Christian kindness resolves conflict without retreating from conviction. 📖 l8r.it/SOfy #ChristianKindness #ConflictResolution

Public Square Magazine@PublicSquareMag · Jun 20

Faith and doubt aren’t enemies—but your heart matters. Part two of our five-part series explores how sincerity, humility, openness, and willingness create the kind of “good soil” where faith can grow. 🔗 Read: l8r.it/jbe3 #FaithAndDoubt #FaithJourney #GospelLiving

Public Square Magazine@PublicSquareMag · Jun 19

Judges don’t owe loyalty to presidents—they owe it to the Constitution. When Trump attacks his own judges, he undermines the very rule of law he claims to defend. Robert George reminds us: Constitutional fidelity must come before party. 📖 publicsquaremag.org/politics-law/t… #RuleOfLaw

Public Square Magazine@PublicSquareMag · Jun 14

“My father never served a mission. But I knew I wanted to—because I knew him.” In this personal essay, Andrew Richards explores how quiet, consistent faith shapes generations. 📖 l8r.it/zwjK #FaithAndFatherhood

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Public Square Magazine@PublicSquareMag · Jun 13

Young men are falling behind—lonely, lost, and unsure where to turn. Culture offers blame. The gospel offers hope. It’s time to lift them before we lose them for good. 🔗 l8r.it/YjS5 #MenFallingBehind #Faith #GospelHope

PublicSquareMag's tweet card. Young men are falling behind—lonely, lost, and searching for purpose. While culture offers blame, the gospel offers hope. It’s time to lift them before we lose them for good.

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Public Square Magazine@PublicSquareMag · Jun 11

What happens when we dismiss good men? The sexual revolution elevated cads. But the future depends on dads—men who protect, provide, and lead with love. This Father’s Day, let’s reclaim modern masculinity. 🔗 Read: l8r.it/MwC8 #Fatherhood #ModernMasculinity #LDS

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Public Square Magazine@PublicSquareMag · Jun 4

The Lilo & Stitch remake trades sacrifice for self-fulfillment—and offers a glimpse of something else: community care. But when family no longer requires giving something up, do we lose what makes it strong in the first place? 🔗 l8r.it/4A6r

PublicSquareMag's tweet card. Disney’s Lilo & Stitch remake trades sacrifice for self-fulfillment, reflecting a culture that prizes autonomy over love—and leaves family behind in the process.

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Public Square Magazine@PublicSquareMag · Jun 3

Doubt isn’t the enemy of faith — it’s often the beginning of it. A gentle invitation to see questioning not as failure, but as a faithful step forward. 🧠💬 Read: l8r.it/kA8k

PublicSquareMag's tweet card. Faith and doubt aren’t enemies—they’re part of the same sacred journey. When questioning is sincere and rooted in trust, it becomes the very path to deeper faith, clarity, and conviction.

Public Square Magazine@PublicSquareMag · May 28

The day Pres. Hinckley read the Family Proclamation to Bill Clinton… …Monica Lewinsky began her internship. Two days later, the affair began. A prophet warned. The president didn’t listen. Are we? l8r.it/MtK1 #FamilyProclamation #LDS #Faith #Prophets #Marriage

PublicSquareMag's tweet card. On the very day Monica Lewinsky began working at the White House, a prophet warned President Clinton about the collapse of the family. He didn’t listen. But the warning came true.

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