Lynn is a wife, mother, grandmother, scholar, and author with a doctorate in education. During more than a decade as a professor and researcher, and 20 years as a public school teacher, she has produced more than 50 scholarly publications, written four books, and mentored hundreds of students. Her experience, passion, and expertise lie in how to advance the academic and social-emotional success of "marginalized" students who struggle in school. Once tenured faculty at Mormon Church owned and operated Brigham Young University (BYU), Dr. Wilder resigned from BYU and then from the LDS Church in 2008 when she experienced a crisis of faith. She currently teaches at Florida Gulf Coast University, speaks, writes, and enjoys time with 7 much-loved, vivacious grandchildren.

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Mormonism & Christianity: Not the Same God

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Mormonism & Christianity: Not the Same God

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Editor’s Note: This excerpt from the book Unveiling Grace offers a rare glimpse into Brigham Young University Professor Lyn Wilder’s journey from Mormonism to biblical Christianity. As a Mormon, when I had a big problem, a member of the godhead might bother to attend to me. The handful of times when I had sensed the presence…

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