Conservative talk

Published with permission By Bryan Hyde Each of us faces times when we must honorably defend ourselves because we are being wrongfully accused or judged for factors that are outside our control. It’s not a matter of winning arguments but rather an opportunity to establish boundaries that are important for our own psychological health as well as those around us.  It’ ...

Published with permission By Bryan Hyde We live in a time when it’s easy to find our faith in humanity diminishing. Here’s a story to remind us of what we are like at our best. A few years ago, a friend reached out to me asking for prayers for his 6-month-old baby daughter. She had be ...

Published with permission By Bryan Hyde COMMENTARY -- Ever notice how often passion and wisdom seem to be at odds? We would be well-served to remember how to distinguish between them. Passion can be understood as a strong, barely controlled emotion ...

Published with permission By Bryan Hyde If you’ve ever struggled to have a conversation with someone who sees the world very differently than you do, it can be awkward, to say the least. Here’s an idea to help facilitate an honest conversation that’s far less likely to devolve into debating or ideological flexing. Don’t try to ch ...

Published with permission By Bryan Hyde It’s not uncommon to find annoyance or disagreement in another person or an idea.  But when we find ourselves preoccupied with someone to the point that our only thought is to find ways to tear them down, that sounds unhealthy. The bigg ...

Published with permission By Bryan Hyde Family can be the source of intense drama and intrigue.  Yet, whatever difficulties may be a part of family life, it’s still considered a supreme complement to tell someone that they are like family. After all ...

Published with permission By Bryan Hyde Situational awareness is paying attention to what’s happening around you that could potentially affect you.  It’s a term often associated with fighter pilots or police officers who must be capable of spotting and dealing with potential threats as quickly as possible. But it can also ...

By Bryan Hyde COMMENTARY -- Most people have never heard of the Other Side Academy in Salt Lake City. But if you’ve ever wondered if people can truly change, this is where you’ll find a definitive answer. The students there have all found themselves at an ultimate crossroads. Most have ...

By Bryan Hyde COMMENTARY -- People who are paying attention are feeling a growing concern over the intense online contention that has become the new normal. It’s not just a matter of disagreeing or arguing with people online. It’s the sadistic pleasure that many seem to get from attacking and denouncing people they’ve never met. We all know peo ...

By Bryan Hyde COMMENTARY -- Why is it so easy to fall into the trap of needing to be right?  None of us likes to be wrong or to be seen as foolish. But a pathological need to “win” can keep us from becoming a decent human being. Sometimes it c ...