the least of these
“That day demonstrated to me that what is happening now is different. Being demonized inside these church walls, seeing their holy status as a sanctuary revoked, felt like a violation. Since that day in February, I’ve been jerked between sorrow, anger, fear, and disgust. I sometimes feel I live with a constant internal wail. Sometimes it’s silent, though.”
Puncture Wound
“You will fall in and out of love, find God in the library, Kiwanis Park, and the overhead lighting of her apartment. At times you will feel so overwhelmed with joy for the way your life has turned out that you could scale Timp in ten minutes flat.”
Not in utah
“How can we send missionaries to foreign countries while turning away those who come to us? How can we sing “I would be my brother’s keeper”⁶ on Sunday, then look away when our brother is detained on Monday? “
Walking down center st.
“I’m a shadow on the bright side of Center Street, the place I’m from. But as I plucked the cappuccino off the tree and started to actually enjoy the smell, I realized coffee makes more sense to me than prophecy.”
the crucible of friendship
“We owe each other a lot, and our closest friendships ought to be zones in which that “owing” truly flourishes”
The Death of Provo Thrifting (and How to Resurrect it)
The current incarnation of Provo thrifting has become corrupted. The Bins, once a sacred and connective place, is now a vicious hunting ground—and it's not just a problem with the Bins. Thrifting in general is no longer about finding that one piece that speaks to you; it has become a gold rush wherein prospectors hope to strike rich.
John Curtis: Stand Up to Trump & Protect Democracy
On Monday, March 17, ahead of Rep. John Curtis’ lecture at BYU, a crowd gathered outside to send a clear message: Utahns want Curtis to stand up to Trump and defend democracy.
MULTI-LEVEL MORMONISM
“When a state-wide religion and culture has the Jy structure of an MLM, being recruited by an MLM 'missionary' may feel second-nature.”
Freddie Fox
“I don’t actually want to be married in a few months. I don’t want to have a husband at the age of twenty-two. I don’t want it!”
Man UP! The Path To Compassionate Masculinity
Kaden Nelson challengingly draws back the curtain on masculinity in this piece, “Man Up! The Path to Compassionate Masculinity.” Are you ready to talk about it?
America’s (But Not Utah’s) Pastime
A meditation on faith, fate, and the near-misses that shape us.
Bishop Roulette
Feeling lucky? Prodigal Press invites you to check out the Bishop Roulette instruction manual written by our very own Toni Aguiar to get the most out of your game experience. Will you get Bishop Peter Priesthood or Bishop Gae Rites? Only the article will tell...
This House is made of fear
“We sit inside, perfectly still, hoping that if we don’t move, they can’t see us.”
It’s (NOT) The End Of The World As We Know It
This year, Prodigal Press is recommitting to our community and our audience with a renewed emphasis on material action. In the coming months, we hope to publicize volunteer opportunities, partner with community organizations, and work to make our weird and wonderful Provo a better place for everyone in it.
A Case For The Critic
Exploring the complexities of faith and belief, our latest article, “A Case for the Critic” by Kaden Nelson invites readers to reflect on the delicate balance between faith and critical thought. As he mentions in his masterful work, “Mormons with critical minds have been a part of the religious tradition since its beginning.” We are who we always have been, don’t you think?