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“Homosexuality and the Gospel,” in Laura H. Hales (Ed), A Reason for Faith: Navigating LDS Doctrine and Church History (BYU RSC/Deseret Book, 2016)

Voices of Hope: Latter-day Saint Perspectives on Same-Gender Attraction―An Anthology of Gospel Teachings and Personal Essays (Deseret Book, 2011)

In Quiet Desperation: Understanding the Challenge of Same-Gender Attraction (Deseret Book, 2004)

Ty & Danielle Mansfield, “Our Story” & “Seeing Him for Who He Truly Is,” in The Decision that Changed My Life: Inspiring True Stories from Latter-day Saints (Covenant, 2017)

A Personal Experience: Ty's Story

LGBT Saints Summit | The Tension Between Love & Law (September 2020)

"Loving Truth and Truly Loving: Mapping the Problems and Possibilities in the Latter-day Saint/LGBTQ Conversation" | 2022 FAIR Conference

“'Mormons can be gay, they just can’t do gay': Deconstructing Sexuality and Identity from an LDS Perspective" | 2014 FAIR Conference

"Living a Vision of Eternity" | 2015 North Star Conference

"North Star Mission and the Language of Eternity" | 2014 North Star Conference

“Knowing Your Yes, Why, and How: Three Pillars of a Thriving (Mixed-Orientation) Marriage” | North Star Couples Summit (Nov 12, 2022)

“Enhancing Sexual Intimacy in Marriage and Navigating Desire Differences,” by Ty Mansfield & Heidi Applegarth | North Star Couples Summit (Nov 12, 2022)

Live Your Why | Life is Complicated: Understanding Attraction and Sexual Orientation w/ Dr. Ty Mansfield (Jan 1, 2023)

Live Your Why | Life is Complicated: Understanding Attraction and Sexual Orientation w/ Dr. Ty Mansfield (Jan 1, 2023)

Live Your Why | Gender Dysphoria w/ Ty Mansfield (Nov 7, 2022)

Live Your Why | Gender Dysphoria w/ Ty Mansfield (Nov 7, 2022)

Listen, Learn & Love | North Star w/ Ty Mansfield & Jeff Bennion (May 2021)

Listen, Learn & Love | North Star w/ Ty Mansfield & Jeff Bennion (May 2021)

A Way Beyond the Rainbow | Ty & Danielle's Story, Part 2 (March 14, 2022)

A Way Beyond the Rainbow | Ty & Danielle's Story, Part 2 (March 14, 2022)

A Way Beyond the Rainbow | Ty & Danielle's Story, Part 1 (March 11, 2022)

A Way Beyond the Rainbow | Ty & Danielle's Story, Part 1 (March 11, 2022)

The Cultural Hall | A Conversation w/ Ty Mansfield (Sept 4, 2020)

The Cultural Hall | A Conversation w/ Ty Mansfield (Sept 4, 2020)

Mormon Land | Therapists unite in a quest for common ground on divisive LGBTQ issues from conversion therapy to mixed-orientation marriages (March 20, 2019)

Mormon Land | Therapists unite in a quest for common ground on divisive LGBTQ issues from conversion therapy to mixed-orientation marriages (March 20, 2019)

Radio West | A Conversation w/ Ty Mansfield (April 3, 2017)

Radio West | A Conversation w/ Ty Mansfield (April 3, 2017)

LDS Perspectives | Homosexuality and the Gospel w/ Ty Mansfield (October 12, 2016)

LDS Perspectives | Homosexuality and the Gospel w/ Ty Mansfield (October 12, 2016)

Leading Saints | How to Support Gay Members in Your LDS Ward (Apr 14, 2015)

Leading Saints | How to Support Gay Members in Your LDS Ward (Apr 14, 2015)

Trib Talk | Sexuality and Mormonism (May 29, 2014)

Trib Talk | Sexuality and Mormonism (May 29, 2014)

Mormon Discussion | A Spiritual Journey with Same-Sex Attraction w/ Ty Mansfield (January 25, 2015)

Mormon Discussion | A Spiritual Journey with Same-Sex Attraction w/ Ty Mansfield (January 25, 2015)

Good Word Podcast | Interview w/ Ty Mansfield (February 9, 2014)

Good Word Podcast | Interview w/ Ty Mansfield (February 9, 2014)

Rational Faiths | What is Love? Lessons Learned the Mansfields Taught Me (Commentary on Podcast Episode) (Jan 30, 2014)

Rational Faiths | What is Love? Lessons Learned the Mansfields Taught Me (Commentary on Podcast Episode) (Jan 30, 2014)

Mormon History Guy | The History of Homosexuality and Mormonism (Jan 2014)

Mormon History Guy | The History of Homosexuality and Mormonism (Jan 2014)

Perspective: The importance of healthy dialogue around religion and our LGBTQ friends, by Michael Goodman & Ty Mansfield | Deseret News (Nov 27, 2023)

Perspective: The importance of healthy dialogue around religion and our LGBTQ friends, by Michael Goodman & Ty Mansfield | Deseret News (Nov 27, 2023)

Opinion: Balancing the tensions of our Latter-day Saint and LGBTQ conversations | Deseret News (Oct 21, 2021)

Opinion: Balancing the tensions of our Latter-day Saint and LGBTQ conversations | Deseret News (Oct 21, 2021)

Our Story: Living with Same-Sex Attraction | LDS Living (May 22, 2012)

Our Story: Living with Same-Sex Attraction | LDS Living (May 22, 2012)

What (and What Not) to Say to Someone Who Experiences Same-sex Attraction | LDS Living (May 22, 2014)

What (and What Not) to Say to Someone Who Experiences Same-sex Attraction | LDS Living (May 22, 2014)

Groundbreaking Study Seeks to Support Mormons Experiencing Same-Sex Attraction | LDS Living (May 30, 2017)

Groundbreaking Study Seeks to Support Mormons Experiencing Same-Sex Attraction | LDS Living (May 30, 2017)

Misconceptions about Mindfulness and Sexuality | Northern Lights (November 24, 2020)

Misconceptions about Mindfulness and Sexuality | Northern Lights (November 24, 2020)

A Mindful Approach to Sexuality | Northern Lights (October 6, 2020)

A Mindful Approach to Sexuality | Northern Lights (October 6, 2020)

A Valentine’s Note to Ty & Danielle and “Impossible” (“Mixed-Orientation”) Marriages Everywhere | Unthinkable (February 14, 2018)

A Valentine’s Note to Ty & Danielle and “Impossible” (“Mixed-Orientation”) Marriages Everywhere | Unthinkable (February 14, 2018)

{LDSL Blog} Talking About Same-sex Attraction | LDS Living (May 24, 2012)

{LDSL Blog} Talking About Same-sex Attraction | LDS Living (May 24, 2012)

I’m a gay man — and happily married to a woman | New York Post (August 11, 2020)

I’m a gay man — and happily married to a woman | New York Post (August 11, 2020)

Reconciliation and Growth Project: Time has come for a new paradigm in gender/sexuality debate | Salt Lake Tribune (November 29, 2015)

Reconciliation and Growth Project: Time has come for a new paradigm in gender/sexuality debate | Salt Lake Tribune (November 29, 2015)

‘Mormon Land’: Therapists unite in a quest for common ground on divisive LGBTQ issues from conversion therapy to mixed-orientation marriages | Salt Lake Tribune (November 29, 2015)

‘Mormon Land’: Therapists unite in a quest for common ground on divisive LGBTQ issues from conversion therapy to mixed-orientation marriages | Salt Lake Tribune (November 29, 2015)

Reconciliation and Growth Project: Conversion therapy ban for minors and what’s next | Salt Lake Tribune (Feb. 21, 2020)

Reconciliation and Growth Project: Conversion therapy ban for minors and what’s next | Salt Lake Tribune (Feb. 21, 2020)

Utah therapists move forward after ‘conversion therapy’ ban | Salt Lake Tribune (Feb. 22, 2020)

Utah therapists move forward after ‘conversion therapy’ ban | Salt Lake Tribune (Feb. 22, 2020)

Commentary: The Weed family story is not a guideline for anyone else | Salt Lake Tribune (Feb 8, 2018)

Commentary: The Weed family story is not a guideline for anyone else | Salt Lake Tribune (Feb 8, 2018)

The Weeds’ story is one of many stories of LGBT Latter-day Saints that continue to be written | Deseret News (Feb 7, 2018)

The Weeds’ story is one of many stories of LGBT Latter-day Saints that continue to be written | Deseret News (Feb 7, 2018)

Opposing sides in Mormon rift unite for survey seeking deeper understanding of gays | Salt Lake Tribune (March 5, 2017)

Opposing sides in Mormon rift unite for survey seeking deeper understanding of gays | Salt Lake Tribune (March 5, 2017)

Terms important to same-sex discussion in LDS Church, Ty Mansfield says at FairMormon Conference | Deseret News (Aug 7, 2014)

Terms important to same-sex discussion in LDS Church, Ty Mansfield says at FairMormon Conference | Deseret News (Aug 7, 2014)

Conference seeks to help Mormons with same-sex attraction who want to keep the faith | Deseret News (Jun 1, 2014)

Conference seeks to help Mormons with same-sex attraction who want to keep the faith | Deseret News (Jun 1, 2014)

Openly gay Mormon taught religion classes this summer at BYU | Salt Lake Tribune (August 21, 2013)

Openly gay Mormon taught religion classes this summer at BYU | Salt Lake Tribune (August 21, 2013)

Can You Be Both Mormon and Gay? | Slate (June 13, 2012)

Can You Be Both Mormon and Gay? | Slate (June 13, 2012)

KSL Interview with 'In Quiet Desperation' Authors Fred & Marilyn Matis & Ty Mansfield

KSL Interview with 'In Quiet Desperation' Authors Fred & Marilyn Matis & Ty Mansfield

New Church Website on Same-Sex Attraction Offers Love, Understanding and Hope

New Church Website on Same-Sex Attraction Offers Love, Understanding and Hope

Ty Mansfield interview with CNN's Dr. Drew On Call

Ty Mansfield interview with CNN's Dr. Drew On Call

North Star ― Faith-Affirming Ministry

North Star ― Faith-Affirming Ministry

Reconciliation & Growth Project ― Therapeutic Ethics for Sexual & Gender Minorities

Reconciliation & Growth Project ― Therapeutic Ethics for Sexual & Gender Minorities

4 Options Survey ― Researching Flourishing for Sexual Minorities

4 Options Survey ― Researching Flourishing for Sexual Minorities

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