Patrick Mason

Husband. Dad. Professor. Author. American religious historian and Mormon studies scholar. @usuhistory

[Patrick Mason @patrickqmason]

Come join us in Logan next week for a discussion of philosophy and the LDS faith. Featuring a lot of really smart people, plus me.

[Richard Ostler (Papa Ostler) @Papa_Ostler]

Episode 947: Patrick and Melissa Mason New Book: “Rooted: Centering Christ in Everything”

My friends @patrickqmason (Holds the Leonard J. Arrington Chair of Mormon History and Culture at Utah State University) and Melissa Mason (Clinical Social Worker, Master of Social Work, Utah State University) join us to talk about their new book called “Rooted: Centering Christ in Everything”

The authors share that too often, Latter-day Saints have centered their religious lives on rules, worthiness, obedience, institutional loyalty, and cultural expectations rather than on Jesus Christ Himself. They invite readers to rethink what it means to be a disciple of Christ—placing greater emphasis on grace, compassion, love, belonging, and the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

Their message isn't that commandments, covenants, or Church participation don't matter. Rather, these things should point us toward Christ, not become substitutes for Him. They offer practical suggestions to bring Christ the focus of our church talks, lessons, conversation—and in all aspects of our lives.

This is a super powerful podcast to help all of us better focus on Christ. Thank you, Melissa and Patick, for being on the podcast. I encourage everyone to read their book as we work to become a more Zion people.

Richard "Papa" Ostler ♥️

Podcast: https://t.co/OG7FM6iru4

YouTube: https://t.co/r0rpvq6GNq

Links:

Book at Amazon: https://t.co/neaUH7x7xm

[Patrick Mason @patrickqmason]

I'll be speaking about how to begin on the path of peacemaking at RESTORE:CONNECT—A Faith Matters Gathering on Sep 24 - 26, 2026. I would love to see you there!🎉🎉
Register here: https://t.co/Gq4HanaIvW

[Patrick Mason @patrickqmason]

It exists out in the wild!

[Patrick Mason @patrickqmason]

I'm super excited about this new book that I co-wrote with my wife Melissa. Pre-order now to be one of the first ones to get it next month!
https://t.co/jyUFLxozFZ

[Patrick Mason @patrickqmason]

@sharks318 Yes indeed! It should be a fun listen

[Patrick Mason @patrickqmason]

@TaylorPetrey Well deserved and congrats!

[Ralph C Hancock @RalphCHancock]

What does it mean to be a peacemaker? Check out my debate with @patrickqmason where I argue for a peace grounded in virtue or rule of right reason.

"Peacemaking Debate - Patrick Mason and Ralph Hancock with Greg Matsen"

https://t.co/DN2YKZmLqX

[Patrick Mason @patrickqmason]

It's hard to express how stoked I am to be hosting a @pedrothelion house concert on Wed, Aug 19. Tickets go on sale tomorrow (June 10).
https://t.co/wGLyJA6l4L

[Patrick Mason @patrickqmason]

Must-listen episode tackling the question of divine violence in the Old Testament. Terryl Givens was absolutely on his A-game.
https://t.co/4B6nSwIA5V

[Patrick Mason @patrickqmason]

"A Radical Spirit" is available for preorder on the @IllinoisPress website!

https://t.co/NeYlz3iWNW

[Patrick Mason @patrickqmason]

Take a few minutes to take this survey about AI.

https://t.co/iSsgtuR4P6

[Patrick Mason @patrickqmason]

Come join me and Brian Kershisnik for a conversation about "Art, Faith, and Chaos" - Tuesday, April 7, at 7:30 in the @USUAggies Eccles Conference Center auditorium. Free and open to all.

No birds will be harmed in the process.

[Patrick Mason @patrickqmason]

A single tank of gas. Thanks Trump!

[Patrick Mason @patrickqmason]

There’s still time to get tickets for Interfaith Repair! This will be an amazing day of skills-based training grounded in deep religious wisdom, with topics including forgiveness, faith transitions, how to argue productively, and more. See you there!

https://t.co/lgOlpvkfPc

[Patrick Mason @patrickqmason]

I'm super excited to announce the next Waymakers event. Interfaith REPAIR will be held at First Presbyterian Church in SLC on March 6. Come learn peacemaking skills from leading religious practitioners. I seriously want to sit in on every single workshop.
https://t.co/vgNEm0DSEc

[Patrick Mason @patrickqmason]

I support @NDFootball skipping the bowl game. It has nothing to do with not wanting to play, let alone being scared of, BYU. It has to do with a broken college football system where non-playoff bowl games are utterly irrelevant remnants of a former system that no longer exists.

[Patrick Mason @patrickqmason]

‘Look past the chair’ — F1 Fan with cerebral palsy receives big surprise https://t.co/oh59DwPYGM

[Patrick Mason @patrickqmason]

I’m so proud to be a small part of these transformative initiatives at ⁦@USUAggies⁩ ⁦@usuartsci⁩ designed to help students and communities navigate conflict more constructively. https://t.co/ajlxVj4lvu

[Patrick Mason @patrickqmason]

Go see this movie!

[Peggy Fletcher Stack @religiongal]

The story of Helmuth Hubener, a Mormon youth who defied Hitler and was the youngest resistance fighter to be executed. Seems more timely than ever. Who here knows this story?
https://t.co/CGxUYKTmuP