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Most of us rarely investigate the things we think we already understand.
Phillip M. Graehl
Author.
Physician.
Seeker of Truth.
A retired orthopedic surgeon whose personal search for greater purpose led him to investigate Christianity, scripture, and his family’s Latter-day Saint heritage.
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We Believe
Membership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — A Christian Conversation
“This book grew out of a simple realization: some conversations are worth having only after we’ve been willing to ask better questions.”
The book approaches the subject through understanding rather than controversy — an invitation to encounter the faith on its own terms before deciding what to believe.
The Idea Behind the Book
Some conversations begin with questions.
Investigate
The book examines scripture, history, doctrine, faith, and Latter-day Saint beliefs.
Understand
The goal is to encounter the faith on its own terms before deciding what to believe.
The Idea Behind the Book
The search began long before the book.
01
A Nonreligious Upbringing
Phillip grew up in a nonreligious household with limited exposure to his family's religious tradition.
02
A Life That Seemed Complete
Marriage, career, home, financial security, and professional achievement — the conventional markers of a successful life.
03
The Questions Emerged
Despite achieving many of his goals, Phillip found himself searching for greater purpose and fulfillment.
04
The Investigation
Encouraged by his wife, he began studying the Bible and eventually investigated the Book of Mormon and his family's Latter-day Saint heritage.
05
A Transformed Understanding
His study transformed his understanding of Jesus Christ, faith, purpose, and hope — and led to the writing of We Believe.
About the Author
A surgeon's habit of examining evidence, turned toward questions of faith.
Phillip M. Graehl is a retired orthopedic surgeon, husband, father, and author. His professional life was built on examining evidence, asking precise questions, and seeking understanding before drawing conclusions — the same habit he eventually turned toward Christianity and his family’s Latter-day Saint heritage.
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We Believe — Membership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — A Christian Conversation
Official press release announcing Phillip M. Graehl's book We Believe, exploring faith, scripture, and Latter-day Saint beliefs through a thoughtful, investigative approach.
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We Choose Christ
The next chapter in the conversation. A forthcoming book that continues the journey beyond understanding — into the daily, deliberate choice to follow Jesus Christ.
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