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Jesus Lives to Lift

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In his October 2026 General Conference address, “Jesus Lives to Lift,” Elder Patrick Kearon used his experiences learning to fly gliders to teach a powerful truth about our relationship with Jesus Christ. Just as a glider depends on invisible currents of rising air to climb, we depend on the Savior’s grace to lift us spiritually. We cannot create that lifting power ourselves, but we can learn to recognize it, turn toward it, and remain within its influence. [Read more…] about Jesus Lives to Lift

Prayers for Peace

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In his April 2026 General Conference address, President Henry B. Eyring taught that prayer is more than something we turn to when life falls apart. Continual prayer creates a relationship with Heavenly Father that brings peace and spiritual strength through every circumstance of life.

President Eyring pointed to the sons of Mosiah, whose spiritual strength was developed long before their moments of greatest need: [Read more…] about Prayers for Peace

LADBible/”Nemo the Mormon” Documentary Response

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by Reed Comire

LADBible recently produced a sensational documentary about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  As is typical of documentaries of this type, the tone is dramatic and scandalous, and overwhelmingly tries to put the church in a negative light. [Read more…] about LADBible/”Nemo the Mormon” Documentary Response

Christ—Author and Finisher of Our Faith

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In his April 2026 General Conference address, Elder Eduardo F. Ortega taught that becoming a lifelong disciple of Jesus Christ requires more than inheriting the faith and traditions of those who came before us. Faithful parents, grandparents, and generations of disciples can point us toward Christ; but eventually, each of us must choose to follow Him for ourselves. [Read more…] about Christ—Author and Finisher of Our Faith

Jesus Christ—the True Vine

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In his April 2026 General Conference address, Elder Ulisses Soares taught that Jesus Christ is not simply one helpful voice among many. He is the True Vine—the essential source of spiritual nourishment, strength, truth, and redemption. As branches depend upon a vine for life, disciples depend upon Christ to grow spiritually and bring forth good fruit. [Read more…] about Jesus Christ—the True Vine

Because of Jesus Christ

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In his April 2026 General Conference address, Elder Dale G. Renlund taught that modern life can leave us overwhelmed by competing concerns. Like his little dog Lady trying unsuccessfully to retrieve two balls at once, we may find ourselves running back and forth between questions, problems, responsibilities, and uncertainties until we become confused and discouraged.

Elder Renlund does not suggest that our concerns are imaginary or unimportant. Instead, he teaches us to put them into eternal perspective: [Read more…] about Because of Jesus Christ

Jared McBride

Jared McBride

FAIR Advisory Board • Nonprofit & Public Policy Executive

Jared McBride, member of the FAIR Advisory Board

Jared K. McBride is an executive leader, public policy advisor, and nonprofit strategist who serves on FAIR’s Advisory Board. His work focuses on organizations at the intersection of public policy, social impact, and institutional governance.

Jared serves as Chief Executive Officer of The Steadfast Institute and as Chief Executive Officer and Government and Policy Advisor for The Sexual Human Development Council. His leadership experience also includes service on large governing boards, including one of Southern California’s largest water companies.

His expertise spans executive management, organizational strategy, board governance, fiduciary oversight, investment and portfolio management, strategic planning, and operations. He has directed tens of millions of dollars in complex budgets, managed compliance and regulatory responsibilities, and developed cross-sector partnerships. His work emphasizes building the structure, accountability, and strategy needed for mission-driven organizations to achieve lasting impact.

Jared earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Utah Tech University, a Master of Social Service Administration and public policy from the University of Chicago, and an MBA from Boston University.

Jared and his wife are the parents of eight children. He counts serving as a Primary teacher to his own children among his most meaningful Church callings.

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Ed Evans

Ed Evans

FAIR Advisory Board • Business & Technology Executive

Ed Evans, member of the FAIR Advisory Board

Ed Evans is an experienced business and technology executive who serves on FAIR’s Advisory Board. Throughout his career, he has focused on organizational growth, strategic consumer marketing, and the use of emerging technology to help companies expand and innovate.

Ed began his career at Accenture, where his work included the development of innovative AI expert systems. He later served in senior executive roles—including president, chief operating officer, and general manager—with organizations such as Kronos, FIS–SunGard Data Systems, and Mrs. Fields Cookies. His leadership experience spans large public companies, private ventures, and startups, including involvement in significant growth and acquisition transactions. Teams under his leadership have received recognition from organizations including Microsoft, InformationWeek, Harvard Business School, and CNN.

In addition to his professional work, Ed has supported a number of nonprofit organizations and brings his experience in leadership, technology, marketing, and organizational development to his service with FAIR.

Ed and his wife are the parents of three children. An enthusiastic endurance athlete, he has completed five Ironman events and competed in two Xterra World Championships.

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Jann Campbell

Jann Cahoon Campbell

FAIR Volunteer • Board Administrator 

Jann E Campbell serves as the Board Secretary at FAIR

Jann E. Campbell has spent more than 25 years supporting Latter-day Saint scholarship and apologetics through research support, donor relations, and nonprofit service. She currently serves as Secretary of the FAIR Board of Directors and has supported FAIR through volunteer service since 2001.

Her experience includes operational and research support for FARMS at Brigham Young University, as well as donor relations work for The Interpreter Foundation. Professionally, she spent 11 years as Executive Assistant to the Chief Credit Officer at Ziions Bank, supporting executive leadership and board-level governance activities.

Jann holds a B.A. in English and the Humanities from Brigham Young University and served a full-time mission at the Nauvoo Visitors’ Center in Illinois. Outside her professional and volunteer service, Jann enjoys yoga, running, reading, music, and cherishes time with her two daughters, Eva and Elizabeth.

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The Character of Christ

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In his April 2026 General Conference address, “The Character of Christ,” President D. Todd Christofferson teaches that becoming like the Savior involves more than simply imitating His outward actions. True Christlike character grows from the thoughts, desires, and intents of a heart that is being changed through Jesus Christ.

The gospel therefore asks a deeper question than simply, “What should I do?” It asks, “What kind of person am I becoming?” [Read more…] about The Character of Christ