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Jennifer Roach Lees holds a Master in Divinity as well as a Masters in Counseling Psychology. She is a licensed mental health therapist and lives in Utah.
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Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Ruth; 1 Samuel 1–7 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson
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Ruth Had Nothing to Offer
by Autumn Dickson
Ruth was a woman in an extremely vulnerable position, and she placed herself in an even more vulnerable position with Boaz. Let’s talk about it, and let’s talk about how it relates to us. [Read more…] about Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Ruth; 1 Samuel 1–7 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson
Lost Luggage, Redeemed Souls
In his April 2026 General Conference address, “Lost Luggage, Redeemed Souls,” Gary E. Stevenson uses the imagery of lost luggage to teach a powerful truth: while items may be misplaced or forgotten, souls are never lost to God.
Each person carries a divine identity and eternal worth, even if they feel distant, forgotten, or off course. [Read more…] about Lost Luggage, Redeemed Souls
Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Judges 2–4; 6–8; 13–16 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson
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God’s Mercy With Gideon’s Doubt
by Autumn Dickson
The book of Judges records a time period in which Israel had no centralized prophet. There was apostasy and partial restorations as the Israelites would sway into worshipping like the Canaanites did. The Lord sometimes sent judges to help Israel against their enemies. These judges were charismatic, military leaders. Some of the judges would save all of Israel; other judges were more regional.
Gideon was one of these regional judges, primarily protecting Manasseh, Asher, Zebulun, Naphtali, and Ephraim. [Read more…] about Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Judges 2–4; 6–8; 13–16 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson
Beyond the Sandy Foundation
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.
Get your copy on the FAIR Bookstore or on Amazon today! [Read more…] about Beyond the Sandy Foundation
Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Judges 2–4; 6–8; 13–16 – Jennifer Roach Lees
Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Judges 2–4; 6–8; 13–16 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson
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What Does it Mean to be a Prophetess?
by Autumn Dickson
In a day and age where many are curious as to why women can’t hold specific positions in the church or be ordained to priesthood offices, reading about Deborah the prophetess can be confusing. Here is a verse that describes her as a prophetess.
Judges 4:4 And Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lapidoth, she judged Israel at that time.
If Deborah can be a prophetess, can we have a prophetess in our day? What does it even mean that she was a prophetess and what are the implications for women in the latter days? [Read more…] about Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Judges 2–4; 6–8; 13–16 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson
He Is Risen
In his April 2026 General Conference address, “He Is Risen,” Ronald A. Rasband teaches that the Resurrection of Jesus Christ is not a peripheral belief—it is the very foundation of our faith and the source of our greatest hope.
In a world where many view the Resurrection as symbolic or distant, an important question emerges: What changes when we truly place Christ’s Resurrection at the center of our belief? [Read more…] about He Is Risen
Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Joshua 1–8; 23–24 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson
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Rahab: From Prostitute to Type of Christ
by Autumn Dickson
How could I not take some time to speak about Rahab? She was incredible. Here is our introduction to Rahab.
Joshua 2:1 And Joshua the son of Nun sent out of Shittim two men to spy secretly, saying, Go view the land, even Jericho. And they went, and came into an harlot’s house, named Rahab, and lodged there.
Rahab was a prostitute who hid Israeli spies as they were coming to look at Jericho. In exchange for hiding them, she asked them to spare her and her family. They gave her a red cord to put in the window, and all of Jericho was destroyed except for her and her family. [Read more…] about Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Joshua 1–8; 23–24 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson
2026 Small Plates of Nephi Conference
“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)
