Boyd Matheson on the gospel principles of civil, peaceful, political engagement

<p dir="ltr">On Palm Sunday in April 2023, President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invited individuals to be the &ldquo;<a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/04/47nelson?lang=eng">Peacemaker Needed</a>&rdquo; in what is sometimes a contentious world. In 2024, presidential elections will happen or have happened in nearly 50 countries around the world. These countries are home to more than half the world&rsquo;s population. At times like these, we are reminded of the <a href="https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/official-statement/political-neutrality">political neutrality of the Church, as well as the invitation to participate</a> in the civic election process.</p> <p dir="ltr">On this episode of the Church News podcast, we are joined by the former opinion editor of the Deseret News, <a href="https://kslnewsradio.com/our-team-members/boyd-matheson/">Boyd Matheson</a>, to discuss <a href="https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/be-known-for-integrity-discipleship-elder-bednar-tells-young-latter-day-saint-professionals">using gospel principles in influencing</a> and impacting communities, disagreeing without being disagreeable, the <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/04/51oaks?lang=eng">Constitution</a> of the United States of America, and leaning on the teachings of Christ in becoming peacemakers.&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/podcast">The Church News Podcast</a> is a weekly podcast that invites listeners to make a journey of connection with members of <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/?lang=eng">The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints</a> across the globe. Host <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/authors/ryan-jensen/">Jon Ryan Jensen</a>, editor of <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/">The Church News</a>, shares a unique view of the stories, events, and people who form this international faith. With each episode, listeners are asked to embark on a journey to learn from one another and ponder, &ldquo;What do I know now?&rdquo; because of the experience. Produced by <a href="https://kellieannhalvo.com/">KellieAnn Halvorsen</a>.</p>