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Beyond the Sandy Foundation

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A Conversation with Brant A. Gardner on Book of Mormon Authenticity

by Jared Riddick

This month has seen the release of two exciting new titles from FAIR Books, our small but growing publishing arm. The Record and the Reading: Explorations in Book of Mormon Authenticity by Brant A. Gardner, is an edited and selected compilation of his presentation from FAIR and other conferences, as well as scholarly articles, that have been published over the past twenty-five years. 

Since we conceived of the idea of this book in October of 2025, and got Brant onboard, it has been an absolute pleasure going through these articles, updating and trimming sections where necessary, and getting to work with him more closely. He is an excellent scholar and devoted reader of the Book of Mormon, and those who read this compilation will find themselves tremendously benefitted by the insights and methodology he brings to its study. 

As part of our ramp up to publication, we sent him a series of questions to respond to about the book and subjects therein, which we think you will enjoy.

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2026 Small Plates of Nephi Conference

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“For a Wise Purpose in Him”
The 2026 Small Plates of Nephi Conference
In Honor of President Jeffrey R. Holland

May 29-30, 2026

BYU campus in Provo, Utah
The conference is open to the public. The conference will not be live-streamed, but will be recorded and the videos made available on this website.

Sponsored by The Interpreter Foundation
Cosponsored by the BYU Department of Ancient Scripture, FAIR, Scripture Central, and the Ancient America Foundation (including the Faith Creators Alliance)

More details here.

FAIR APRIL 2026 NEWSLETTER – Easter, General Conference, FAIR Conference, and more!

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A NOTE FROM FAIR

Hello, friends —

We owe you an apology — and an update. March came and went without a newsletter, and we don’t want you to miss a thing. So consider this our catch-up edition: two months of news, one big announcement, and a lot to be excited about.

Easter weekend is just around the corner. General Conference is days away. And we have some exciting news about this summer’s annual conference that we think you’re going to love. Let’s dive in.

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In Memoriam: Sarah Allen

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It is with profound sorrow that we share the passing of Sarah Allen, a beloved contributor to FAIR and a devoted defender of faith in Jesus Christ and His restored gospel. Sarah passed away suddenly this weekend, and those of us who knew her are devastated by her loss.

After earlier professional work, Sarah devoted her full energies to helping others navigate difficult questions about Church history, doctrine, and belief. She served with Scripture Central, with FAIR, and in many informal but meaningful spaces where faithful answers were urgently needed. She gave a significant amount of her personal time supporting missionaries and helping them answer questions and defend the faith. [Read more…] about In Memoriam: Sarah Allen

FAIR Year-End Newsletter – January 2026

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Dear Friends,

As we close out 2025 and look ahead to an exciting 2026, we want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible year we’ve shared together and invite you to join us in the year ahead!

2025: A Year of Growth and Impact

What a remarkable year it has been! From our humble beginnings in 1997 responding to criticisms on AOL message boards, FAIR has grown into a global resource with over 12,000 web pages, 3,000+ videos, and a reach that extends to AI services like ChatGPT, Grok, etc. providing faithful answers to seekers worldwide.

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FAIR December Newsletter

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Dear Friends,

As we enter this sacred Christmas season, we are grateful for your ongoing support of FAIR’s mission to defend, explain, and share the gospel of Jesus Christ. December brings opportunities for light, service, and giving—and FAIR has several important updates to share with you.

🎁 GIVING TUESDAY — DECEMBER 2

We urgently need your help.

This year, FAIR has been blessed with a generous matching donor, meaning every dollar you give on Giving Tuesday will be doubled. Your donation—large or small—directly fuels:

  • Research and articles that answer difficult questions
  • FAIR’s Come, Follow Me resources
  • The FAIR Conference
  • Outreach that strengthens testimonies across the world

We cannot do this work without your support.
If FAIR has helped you or someone you love, please consider making FAIR part of your Giving Tuesday plans. Your gift will make double the impact.

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Happy Thanksgiving from FAIR!

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At this time of year, we’d like to thank you for your support of FAIR. Thanks for helping us support The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and provide faithful answers to critical questions. It’s always gratifying to hear from people that say they’ve been helped or have been able to help others using our resources, and we couldn’t do it without you.

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Join us Oct 9–11 for our FREE virtual conference on the Old Testament

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🔍 Dive deep into ancient scripture for modern faith!📜

Join us Oct 9–11 for the FREE FAIR Virtual Old Testament Conference: Ancient Truths for Modern Faith. Hear from scholars like Kerry Muhlestein, Daniel Ellsworth, Jennifer Roach Lees, Stephen Smoot, Spencer Kraus, Allen Hansen, John Gee, Christopher Blythe, Paul Bryner, Jeffrey Bradshaw, Matthew Roper, John Thompson, Tyler Golightly, and Ben Spackman as we “defend the Old Testament” through restoration lenses, covenant themes, temple theology, and prophetic tradition. Don’t miss this unique online opportunity to engage scripture with fresh eyes.

This conference will only be available to stream through the weekend; don’t miss out! (No registration required.)

The streaming will happen on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@fairldsorg

The schedule can be viewed here: https://www.fairlatterdaysaints.org/conference/virt_2025-ot

Thank You for Making the 2025 FAIR Conference Unforgettable!

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Dear Friends,

What an incredible FAIR Conference we had this year! From thought-provoking presentations to heartfelt conversations, we are so grateful to every sponsor, attendee, speaker, volunteer, donor, and supporter who made this year’s event at Thanksgiving Point one to remember.

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The FAIR Conference is almost here!

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🎉 It’s FAIR Conference Month!

The highlight of our year is here! Join us for the 2025 FAIR Conference on August 6–8 at The Barn at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi, Utah. The LAST DAY to get in-person tickets is Thursday, July 31st!  After that date only streaming tickets will be available! If you want to come in person, NOW IS THE TIME TO GET YOUR TICKETS! 🙂

🎤 Speakers include:

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