Author of Religious Identity in US Politics https://xitter.cf/t.co/eWkomXpnal… I teach political science and research methods at Brigham Young University, Idaho.
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It breaks my heart to see missionaries return home without having a life-changing experience. 💔
Only .005% of the world gets this unique opportunity. Don't just serve—maximize it. Here’s why I started teaching these 7 principles.
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"feast upon the words of Christ" led to a profound change of heart and a year of repentance that paved the way for a powerful mission.
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Are you going on a mission because you want to, or because you were promised a Corvette? There is no bad reason to serve, but there are "best" reasons. Don't let your mission just happen to you—choose it.
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"Elder Miles, when the woman is standing there naked, don't ask if you can come inside." 🚪😳
A hilarious look at what happens when your mission prep meets real-world (and very awkward) situations.
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"Choose you this day."
It is the difference between a mission you love and one that "stinks." Matthew Miles shares a story about his "golden investigator" on day 2 of his mission.
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New study with in @BJPolS
finds that elections aren't uniquely deterring women from public service. Women face similar barriers in both elected and non-elected positions . #GenderGap #politics tinyurl.com/2ja9ebfc
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Hot off the press! @hjghassell, @mrm32, and I have a new paper out at @PolBehavior where we examine the role of Public Service Motivation (PSM) in explaining ambition for public office, both elected and unelected. Check it out! link.springer.com/article/10…
Contrary to an emerging view, we show that federal employees are more interested in reducing fraud and waste than engaging in partisan politics. #draintheswamp #drainthedeepstate
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Really cool work with @hjghassell and Brenna. We find that political reporters are sorting into ideologically similar newsrooms. When a reporter's ideology does not match their news organizations' they are more likely to leave that organization. journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs…
If you haven't heard about this yet, check it out! This is a really fun, informative, and uplifting podcast. Be informed without getting angry. latterdaylens.buzzsprout.com…
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Peacemaking politics... As President Nelson recommends. #ldsconf #generalconference #followtheprophet
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Let's RECAP! thisweekinmormons.com/2023/0…
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When you are trying to stay informed about politics, but the news is so angry.
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Last, but not least: @TheJianingLi @GProf31 @mrm32 @shaylafolson @DianaOrces
@JTReinbold @Stella_Rouse @dilarauskup @abigailvegter @prowag + (not on twits) Kraig Beyerlein, Angie Wilson, Justin Tucker. 10/10
The book is really pretty in person: amazon.com/Epidemic-among-Pe…
I had tons of fun hosting this week's episode of @TheRealTWiM with my sister. Check it out! thisweekinmormons.com/2023/0…
A great way to celebrate the New Year is by reviewing the past year. Listen to another episode of @TheRealTWiM hosted be me and my sister @melissamjensen.
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Who is still using Twitter? The comment thread on this looks a lot like the comments on Trump's tweets back in the day.
Some really important work is ungated for a month. Get it while you can.
📢It's two weeks until the 🇺🇸 mid-term elections! Check out our newest virtual special issue on "Gender and Pathways to the U.S. Congress," curated by our graduate editorial assistant @mirving9. Articles will remain ✨open access✨until the end of November
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