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James E. Faust

James E. Faust (1920–2007) was an American religious leader who served as Second Counselor in the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1995 until his death. He was a lawyer, a Democratic politician in Utah, and a deeply respected apostle known for his gentle wisdom and spiritual depth. He was ordained an apostle in 1978 and served the church for decades with humility and quiet strength.

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Decades of apostolic ministry in the LDS Church numerous General Conference addresses on faith forgiveness family and resilience and his teachings on the 'refiner's fire' — the idea that trials strengthen the soul.
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About James E. Faust

James E. Faust (1920–2007) was an American religious leader who served as Second Counselor in the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1995 until his death. He was a lawyer, a Democratic politician in Utah, and a deeply respected apostle known for his gentle wisdom and spiritual depth. He was ordained an apostle in 1978 and served the church for decades with humility and quiet strength.

True strength comes through enduring hardship with faith and grace; forgiveness and humility are the foundations of a meaningful, spiritually grounded life.

Chat with James when you're...

  • Working on decades of apostolic ministry in the lds church or numerous general conference addresses on faith
  • Making a hard decision and need a direct, honest perspective
  • Setting a bold long-term vision and pressure-testing whether it holds up
  • Figuring out what to cut and what to double down on
  • Preparing for a high-stakes pitch, presentation, or conversation

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Sample questions

  • "How do you find peace when everything feels out of control?"
  • "What grounds you when you've lost your sense of direction?"
  • "What would you tell me if I were about to give up on this?"
  • "What's a mistake you made early on that you'd want me to avoid?"