The Changing Ways We Decide Who Gets into College and Why it Matters.

For a century, the ACT and SAT played a central role in filtering college applicants. Most colleges and universities stopped requiring standardized test scores during the pandemic; that change has turned into a permanent shift across higher education. A lot of people think that's for the better, particularly since the tests have long been shown to disadvantage students of color and those with fewer economic resources.

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Alma 53-63

In this episode we’ll talk about Alma chapters fifty-three through sixty-three. These chapters conclude what is referred to as the “war chapters” in the Book of Mormon. We’ll talk about the importance of effective communication and how this can strengthen our relationships. We’ll discuss three key questions to ask yourself before saying something to someone else. We’ll review the power of thoughts and perceptions, and how these can dramatically influence our actions and feelings for good or for bad. We’ll also talk about the importance of aligning our beliefs with truth, and the essential role the Holy Ghost plays in this process. 

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Saints with ADHD

Rebecca Buffington is a credentialed ADHD coach, helping others see where Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder affects their lives and how they can create a game plan to overcome obstacles and move toward their goals. She studied at Brigham Young University and is the parent of four children—three of whom have been diagnosed with ADHD.

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The Soloists

Today, we’re thrilled to welcome Mallory Everton–a comedian, actor, and writer–and Diana Brown–the new Associate Director for Faith Matters, to the podcast. We’re diving into a conversation that’s often overlooked but so important—being single in the church. Diana and Mallory are launching a new podcast on the Faith Matters Podcast Network called The Soloists, where they’ll be talking about singleness and relationships, and what it's like trying to form families in today’s cultural and technological environment and we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate it with them.

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