The Latter Day Lens
Life's Biggest Questions. Real People's Stories.
Why do we suffer? How can we find happiness? What gives life meaning? Where can we find peace? What happens when we die?
These are questions people have wrestled with throughout history, across cultures, religions, and generations.
The Latter Day Lens explores life's greatest questions through the personal experiences of ordinary people from around the world.
Hosted by Matt Miles and Shawn Record, each episode features a guest sharing their unique journey of faith, the challenges they've faced, the lessons they've learned, and the experiences that have shaped their understanding of God and life.
We believe everyone has a story worth telling. Sometimes the most powerful lessons come not from religious leaders or experts, but from ordinary people who have experienced extraordinary moments of faith, love, forgiveness, and hope.
Our conversations are honest, thoughtful, and uplifting. We don't expect our guests to have all the answers. Instead, we invite them to share how they've wrestled with life's difficult questions and what they've discovered along the way.
Rooted in the perspective of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Questions of the Soul welcomes listeners from every background and faith tradition.
Every day, we share a new short video featuring a meaningful personal story. Full-length interviews are also available for those who want to hear more.
Our hope is simple: that through the experiences of others, you'll discover greater faith, find comfort in your struggles, and recognize that you're not alone in asking life's biggest questions.
The Latter Day Lens
Latest Episodes
Our Second-to-Last Episode: Should Healthcare Be a Constitutional Right?
What if the Constitution guaranteed every American the right to healthcare?In the second-to-last episode of the original Latter Day Lens, Matt, Shawn, and returning guest Marc tackle healthcare costs, political change, and t...
The 2026 Midterms: What Happens After Election Day? (ep. 190)
What will the 2026 midterm elections actually change—and what does the Book of Mormon teach about political corruption?Matt and Shawn welcome Levi back for a special midterm election edition of The Latter Day Lens....
Is Making Money From Religion a Sin? (Episode 189)
Is it wrong to make money preaching the gospel? And when does religious content become priestcraft?Matt and Shawn welcome Melanie back to The Latter Day Lens for a surprisingly personal debate about faith, money, Christia...
Why Do Smart People Believe Conspiracy Theories? (ep. 188)
Why Do Smart People Believe Conspiracy Theories?Why do intelligent, educated people sometimes believe things that aren't supported by evidence? And is believing a conspiracy theory necessarily a bad thing?Matt and Shawn w...
Should the Government Regulate College Sports? (ep. 187)
What happens when conservative principles collide with government power?This week on The Latter Day Lens, Matt and Shawn are joined by Porter for a wide-ranging conversation about gambling, government regulation, college athletes, modest...
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