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Nathaniel Givens
MEET AUTHOR Nathaniel Givens
Nathaniel Givens is a writer and Gospel Doctrine teacher from Virginia. In addition to Meridian, he has written for Public Square, Real Clear Religion, First Things, and Square Two. He also blogs at Nauvoo Neighbor, Times and Seasons, and his own blog: Difficult Run.
Author's Published Articles
Yes, We Really Do Need to Talk About Race
It’s not just folks on the political left who we’d…
Honest Questions About Race for Fellow Disciples
We, the undersigned, are fiercely and sincerely dedicated to the…
“Integrity Is the Value We Set On Ourselves”
I immediately recognized this teaching from my childhood. Although not…
The Greatest ‘Church History’ is Still Ahead
Modern prophets before now have made it clear that we…
A Prophet’s Definition of “True Greatness”
"We have concern for those who have worked hard and…
When Willingness Is Not Enough: Developing Christlike Awareness
Service isn’t just about willingness, which is what we usually…
In the Darkness of Our Time, Where is Light?
"This is a gloomy day of sorrow and sadness. The…
The Complexity of Our Era and the Power of Agency
President Hinckley pointed out that “you live in a complex…
Three of the Great Tests Each One of us Will Face
"The story of Job in the Old Testament relates three…
A Place for Both Certainty and Doubt in the Search for Truth
If we need doubt and uncertainty to continue to seek…
The Importance of Our Childish, Childlike Prayers
There’s a good question a skeptic can ask a believer:…
A Lesson from Elder Hunter on Science and Faith
President Hunter certainly understood the mutually supportive relationship between science…
The Desire, Diligence, and Determination of Fathers
I found an alternative understanding of the “unto whomsoever much…
Why You Can’t Nurture Both Cynicism and Faith
"Faith cannot be nourished in a heart that has been…
“The Church is for the Family”
It’s a pretty stunning statement, even for people who have…
Having the Faith to be Planted
Difficult. Overwhelming. Incapacitating. The pain is clearly visible beneath the…
Facing Adversity with Dignity
We Mormons are an imperfect people. That goes almost without…
A Remarkably Difficult Truth
As with many other common preconceptions, I’m surprised to find…
Forty-Year-Old Conference Messages that Speak to Our Day
I just got back from a trip to visit friends…
The Death of the Checklist Religion
Obedience matters, but it can’t just be about stimulus and…
On Repetition and Lines of Communication
Some General Conference sessions seem brimming with impactful revelations and…
Mormon Bloggers Unite for 14-Year “General Conference Odyssey”
The General Conference Odyssey is a simple if somewhat audacious…
Sexuality, Choice, and Kindness
Two weeks ago, Meridian Magazine ran an article by JeaNette…
Gratitude in Sunshine and Shadow
Instead of writing about something you are grateful for, like…
What Does 50 Shades’ Popularity Tell Us?
Despite all of the negative press preceding the release of…
Why John Dehlin Faces Church Discipline
Excommunication is always evidence of deep spiritual tragedy. For this…
Maybe the Prophets Know What They’re Doing
Many members of the Church are going through confusing and…