Pluralism is America's Superpower | Judge Thomas B. Griffith

<p dir="ltr">In a political climate driven by tribalism and culture wars, how can citizens move toward peacemaking and common ground? On this episode of "<a href="https://pages.deseret.com/podcasts/deseret-voices">Deseret Voices</a>," host McKay Coppins sits down with former federal judge <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_B._Griffith">Thomas B. Griffith</a> for a thought-provoking conversation on civic duty, constitutional values and religious liberty.</p>

<p dir="ltr">Drawing from President Dallin H. Oaks&rsquo; <a href="https://www.deseret.com/faith/2026/09/17/what-the-constitution-requires-of-us-according-to-president-oaks-at-the-national-cathedral/">landmark address</a> at the National Cathedral and Elder Rob Daines&rsquo; insights on "building the other house," Griffith offers a compelling vision for how people of faith can act as bridge-builders rather than culture warriors.</p>

<p dir="ltr">Key topics covered in this episode:</p>

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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">The Core Purpose of the U.S. Constitution: Why the Constitution is designed to compel citizens to sit down, listen, and find common ground when they disagree.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Reframing the "Utah Compromise": Addressing criticisms of the landmark LGBTQ+ housing and employment protections, and what the negotiation process teaches us about small-group dynamics.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Christian Constitutionalism vs. Culture Wars: Why peacemaking is an active civic duty and a moral imperative for people of faith.</p>