Melinda W. Brown is an author and educator. She has a master’s degree in Christian Practice from Duke Divinity School with an emphasis in Christian Education. She is the author of Eve and Adam: Discovering the Beautiful Balance (Deseret Book, 2020), and a frequent contributor to the Magnify podcast and LDS Living. She enjoys every minute spent teaching young adults about learning to love the temple. She has a passion for deep discussions with faithful followers of Christ who are seeking joy, even amid life’s thorny patches. Mindy and her husband Doug have four children and five grandchildren. Her perfect day would include playing with all of them, exploring along the beach, digging into a stack of books, and sharing delicious treats.