In this powerful episode of Dialogue Gospel Study, Rebecca de Schweinitz explores Mormon 1-6, delving into themes of resilience, disappointment, and faith amidst turmoil. Recorded shortly after the 2024 presidential election, Rebecca and participants address feelings of frustration and uncertainty, connecting the text’s themes to today’s complex world.

Rebecca brings her expertise in history and faith, shedding light on the cyclical challenges of society and the enduring call for compassion and integrity. Join us as we navigate the hard questions and reflect on the call to remain grounded in gospel principles, even in times that feel like “the end of the world as we know it.”

Rebecca, a Dialogue Foundation Board member, teaches U.S. history at BYU, with a focus on youth, race, and gender. She is the author of If We Could Change the World: Young People and America’s Long Struggle for Racial Equality and Achieving the 26th Amendment, and is originally from Fairbanks, Alaska.