In his October 2026 General Conference address, Elder Dale G. Renlund taught that the challenges immediately before us can sometimes obscure the miracles behind us and the promises ahead. Through the memorable story of a heart transplant patient frustrated by cold oatmeal, he illustrated how easily our attention can shift from extraordinary blessings to ordinary disappointments. [Read more…] about How Long Will It Be Ere They Believe Me?
In her October 2026 General Conference address, “The Sculpting of Our Souls,” Sister Tamara W. Runia taught that life’s most difficult experiences do not mean God has forgotten us. Rather, through Jesus Christ, even our deepest sorrows can become part of the process of becoming more like our Heavenly Father.
Drawing from the heartbreaking loss of her son, Sister Runia addressed a question that has troubled believers for generations: If God is loving and all-powerful, why does He allow His children to suffer? [Read more…] about The Sculpting of Our Souls
In his October 2026 General Conference address, “A Higher and Holier Fast,” Elder Ulisses Soares invited Latter-day Saints to look beyond the outward observance of fasting and consider its deeper spiritual purpose.
Drawing upon Isaiah 58 and the Savior’s example, Elder Soares taught that fasting is more than abstaining from food or petitioning Heavenly Father for specific blessings. It is a sacred opportunity to strengthen our relationship with Him, align our desires with His will, and become more attentive to the needs of His children. [Read more…] about A Higher and Holier Fast
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
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
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
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
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
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 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.
