Matt Miles

Author of Religious Identity in US Politics
teach political science and research methods at Brigham Young University, Idaho.

[Matt Miles @mrm32]

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.
https://t.co/35VMqc2Dmz

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[Matt Miles @mrm32]

"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.
https://t.co/35VMqc2Dmz
#GenConf #LDSConf #BookOfMormon #Repentance #MissionStories #Shorts

[Matt Miles @mrm32]

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.

Full story here: https://t.co/35VMqc2Dmz
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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.

Full story here: https://t.co/35VMqc25x1

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[Matt Miles @mrm32]

"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.

Full episode here: https://t.co/35VMqc2Dmz

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[Matt Miles @mrm32]

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 https://t.co/mNfvxsMOar

[Gary Hollibaugh @gholliba]

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! https://t.co/lh54eQJ2c3

[Matt Miles @mrm32]

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
https://t.co/LZ8132uzfF

[Matt Miles @mrm32]

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. https://t.co/9tdD1AbpmO

[Matt Miles @mrm32]

@joshscacco Romney? I hear he's not running for reelection.

[Matt Miles @mrm32]

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. https://t.co/33b729Q23u

[Latter Day Lens @LatterDayLens]

Peacemaking politics... As President Nelson recommends. #ldsconf #generalconference #followtheprophet

[This Week in Latter-days @ThisWeekinLDS]

Let's RECAP! https://t.co/0QeYw6BuHm

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When you are trying to stay informed about politics, but the news is so angry.
#mormon #lds #politics #currentevents #latterdaypolitics #genuinechats

[Matt Miles @mrm32]

@smedj @TLJHuntington We should all start guessing who it was. Andrii, remember when a faculty member told you that everything you study is a waste of time?

[Paul Djupe @PaulDjupe]

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: https://t.co/PQUFrjBNUh

[Matt Miles @mrm32]

@ryanburge I recently spent several hours bouncing between conservative talk radio and religious radio as I was driving through the Nevada desert. I noticed that the messaging and tone of the two were remarkably similar. It was all end-times, decline of civilization stuff on both stations.

[Matt Miles @mrm32]

@decustecu Saturday Night Fever

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@_Kristine_A @byuidaho There is a student who carries a Mexican flag around. This may be a response to that.

[Matt Miles @mrm32]

@ProfEricOliver In my opinion, Edelman's book is foundational:
https://t.co/SgXaFiTdE4