This Week in Mormons

News Stories: Disposal of Temple Garments: Women stopping at nothing to get hands on new garments https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/29/us/mormon-undergarments.html Buriel v. Cremation https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/05/23/latter-day-saints-other-believers/ Staying Alive! https://www.ldsdaily.com/world/latter-day-saint-teen-saves-coachs-life-with-cpr-learned-days- earlier/ Yoga and LDS are they compatible https://www.the-independent.com/news/yoga-god-mormon-hindu-salt-lake-city-b2757902.htm SLC Temple Update https://www.deseret.com/faith/2025/05/29/salt-lake-temple-renovation-update/ BYU Wards and Stakes by the Numbers https://www.deseret.com/faith/2025/05/22/how-many-wards-stakes-serve-byu-students/ 37 New Hymns Since last year… https://latterdaysaintmag.com/uniting-the-saints-through-song-inside-the-new-latter-day-saint- hymnbook/ Mormon in the Media Lita Talks https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/bachelors-litia-on-mormonism-dating-and-a- message-to-juliana/? Secrete Lives of Mormon Wives – Arianne fill us in! DCC and Netflix documentary- Tiffany speaks! MBB: Don't Burn down Churches: https://krcgtv.com/news/local/man-who-burned-down-a-missouri-church-sentenced-to-more- than-nine-years-in-prison?f Ammon Bundy https://www.sltrib.com/news/2025/05/01/fugitive-ammon-bundy-offers/ https://www.sltrib.com/news/2025/04/27/anti-government-zealot-ammon-bundy/

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Links: https://www.ksl.com/article/51305830/family-of-missionary-killed-in-north-carolina-auto-pedestrian-crash-says-he-was-excited-to-serve?fbclid=IwY2xjawKHCAZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFGRmE3cTJwa2xObjRTOGJoAR5U0g3Ezqut0_CKeaFsbQyUYYhQgpEKKCo3gnfoH-3lRVa8bpGCTgul6OCtKQ_aem_u_4K9c-algIdfzbKaoNeuw https://www.fox13now.com/news/local-news/northern-utah/historic-salt-lake-city-church-to-be-restored-as-recovery-housing-after-city-approval?fbclid=IwY2xjawKHCVRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFGRmE3cTJwa2xObjRTOGJoAR7e-dLKqH-CAgqnr69Kdk-zOiZpXhJyxTCiApVUkWHdkt57k5w5Df-2_cLfSg_aem_ItJeVQRitD-iuU84xQAhWQ https://publicsquaremag.org/faith/gospel-fare/listen-to-women-church-today/ https://www.deseret.com/sports/2025/05/04/byu-basketball-players-participating-in-international-goodwill-trips/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=dn-social&utm_campaign=twitter&utm_content=deseretnews&fbclid=IwY2xjawKHCi1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFGRmE3cTJwa2xObjRTOGJoAR4KklDm8v0aUZUtwkGuswFHnHCz6y_rp1rAQZRbRdVxtNW3hJYBawRN4mblRA_aem_b5U1s-la32APDEs1THjbHQ https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/rendering-released-colorado-springs-temple https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/first-district-of-the-church-created-in-guinea-west-africa#:~:text=The%20first%20district%20of%20The,reported%20the%20Church's%20Africa%20Newsroom. https://news-africa.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/abidjan-ivory-coast-temple-open-house-begins https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/45036623/utah-picks-mammoth-mascot-end-yearlong-search? Tangentially related because it's Utah. Also Mormonr quickly memed this with a Utah Curelom logo that seemed much more fitting. https://apnews.com/live/conclave-pope-catholic-church-updates-5-8-2025 first american pope. https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/first-presidency-message-new-pope 168: Thank You!! And Goodbye for Now... Michelle Stone is taking down her controversial podcast. Or is she? https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/bishop-causse-crossroads-world-international-trade-summit

News: First Presidency send condolences for the death of Pope Francis https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2025/04/21/first-presidency-expresses-condolences- death-pope-francis/ Best Day Ever for Ed Eyestone…4 th , 6 th and 7 th place finish in Boston marathon https://www.deseret.com/sports/2025/04/18/conner-mantz-boston-maraton-former-byu-star/ Head Game for Conner Mantz https://sports.yahoo.com/article/byu-legend-conner-mantz-returns- 030000283.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall Another Member QB in the NFL draft https://www.deseret.com/sports/2025/04/23/destined-for-greatness-how-a-homegrown-kid-from- utah-became-a-football-sensation/ Bryce Haper creative baby announcement https://apnews.com/article/phillies-harper-boy-blue-bat-71c613179226a1086dec38e044a11c6d McKinney Texas temple at Fairview looks like its going to get approved https://www.deseret.com/faith/2025/04/23/fairview-texas-schedules-special-meetings-smaller- mckinney-texas-temple/ BYU Grad student has VISA revoked and reinstated https://www.deseret.com/utah/2025/04/16/byu-grad-student-has-student-visa-revoked/ https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/visa-reinstated-byu-student-japan-fishing- citation-speeding-tickets-rcna202216 Salt Lake Trib wants input from current and former Members https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/04/21/we-need-your-help-tell-us-about/ Church wins another tithing lawsuit…this time it was an attempted class action lawsuit https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/04/19/court-ruling-leaves-questions/ Lori Vallow Daybell GUILTY https://www.ksl.com/article/51299160/arizona-jury-finds-lori-vallow-daybell-guilty-of- conspiring-to-murder-husband MBB: He was looking for Mormons on his flight… https://liveandletsfly.com/united-airlines-mormon/

Links: https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/earthly-stewardship-a-look-into-the-april-2025-world-report https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/2024-caring-for-those-in-need-summary https://www.instagram.com/p/DH2ALq6MAIY/ https://talksport.com/basketball/3037958/shawn-bradley-bike-crash-paralyzed-tallest-nba-player/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgwMyYxXZwo#:~:text=From%20NBA%20Star%20to%20Life,'%20series%20on%20KSL.com https://www.sltrib.com/news/2025/03/31/therapy-sex-abuse-ex-therapist/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJZS-dleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHQlRm7uHeSW6AWehFsXS4OW2klFkgOFISWO2HMlaKCGDNXgCsFDBw2LwqQ_aem_mT10u512RsVtv_pZw55k2g https://www.thechurchnews.com/members/2025/03/30/yvonne-chan-hong-kong-asl-deaf-church-member/ https://www.deseret.com/faith/2025/03/29/men-religion-gender-women-gap/ https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/church-receives-award-for-reconstruction-preservation-of-ohio-historic-site?fbclid=IwY2xjawJYPhdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHYCPBo01ndW-n32Syh3QBS87asDiq4Q0PIlsxTxmMQKmRqrKqynSwwbuew_aem_yTYY0Bi4NUgKM_UA_8y0gw https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/rendering-location-announced-for-retalhuleu-guatemala-temple https://news-africa.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/the-church-donates-equipment-for-inmate-rehabilitation-in-ghana-prison Stop Recycling: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLkfpjJoNkA 6 Events by Stephen Covey https://amzn.to/43xVKzf

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Mike Huckabee's thoughts on Members https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/03/26/john-curtis-questions-mike-huckabee-church-of- jesus-christ/ New gig for former US Senator Gordon Smith https://www.abc4.com/news/religion/former-u-s-senator-wife-to-be-next-directors-of-hosting- for-lds-church/ New Hymns for Easter? https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/2025/03/14/new-hymns-for-easter-worship-jesus- christ-resurrection/ Solar Panels and sustainable energy at BYU- Hawaii https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/2025/03/26/church-strives-energy-independence- north-shore-oahu-hawaii/ Mia Love passes away https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/03/23/mia-love-obituary/ Fairview Temple, Round???? https://www.deseret.com/faith/2025/03/25/church-submits-application-for-smaller-mckinney- texas-temple-fairview/ Curtin revealed, behind the scenes for conference https://www.thechurchnews.com/general-conference/2025/03/25/behind-the-scenes-conference- center-guest-services/ The Staging Crew for Conference https://www.thechurchnews.com/general-conference/2025/03/20/behind-the-scenes-conference- center-staging-crew/ Humanitarian effort was LARGE in 2024 https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/2025/03/26/leaders-discuss-annual-caring- summary/ New documentary about partnership in Ghana https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/2025/03/23/amos-brown-fellowship-ghana- documentary-naacp/ Mormons in the Media: Batchlor final this week https://stylecaster.com/entertainment/tv-movies/1234810517/grant-litia-still-together-bachelor/ Kevin and Ruby Franke officially divorced https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/inside-ruby-kevin-frankes-custody- arrangement-after-finalized-divorce/ MBB: Setting fire to a church, probably not a good idea https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/mississippi-man-indicted-federal-civil-rights-and-arson-charges- setting-fire-mormon-church?

Popular Mormon Podcasters Resign from LDS Church, a Step Ahead of Excommunication Publication Date: March 17, 2025 Source: Religion News Service Valerie and Nathan Hamaker, hosts of the "Latter Day Struggles" podcast, resigned from the LDS Church ahead of a disciplinary council. The couple faced concerns from local church leaders over their podcast, which addresses faith crises among Mormons. They emphasized their commitment to helping those in faith crises and felt the disciplinary process was unjust. The Hamakers will continue their podcast and support groups despite their resignation. https://religionnews.com/2025/03/17/popular-mormon-podcasters-hamakers-resign-from-lds-church-a-step-ahead-of-excommunication/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJKY0tleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHYOFtWY6QpzuYwVkrLtnTAZ4DQIoPFwYpHkZIba3rAlMDzaAF9WGeBskIg_aem_r0OhNgeIJ8k69s1Vt3ZBLQ Church Announces New Gospel Library Resources Publication Date: March 19, 2025 Source: The Church News The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints added new resources to its Gospel Topics and Questions section, focusing on race, women's service and leadership, and religion and science. These updates aim to provide more insightful answers to frequently asked questions about the Church's doctrine and policies. https://www.thechurchnews.com/members/2025/03/19/church-announces-new-gospel-library-resources-race-women-science/ Utah Couple on ‘The Amazing Race' Describes Meeting at the Missionary Training Center Publication Date: March 13, 2025 Source: Deseret News Scott and Lori Thompson, a Utah couple competing on "The Amazing Race," met at the Missionary Training Center while serving as missionaries for the LDS Church. They shared their faith-based love story and how their mission experiences strengthened their relationship. https://www.deseret.com/faith/2025/03/13/scott-lori-amazing-race-love-story/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJKZgVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHRqzw-B3EbItmprKBj2YuUBngYu9BaSVHo8u6n76NGhl-ep_uY-k8msbbg_aem_3DgpQ69e9ktKofhCxUROtQ Latter-day Saint Leader Seeks Positive Texas Temple Outcome Publication Date: March 17, 2025 Source: Deseret News A stake president from the LDS Church sent a letter to Fairview, Texas, asking the town to reaffirm its commitment to allow the construction of the McKinney Texas Temple. The Church and the town had previously negotiated a mediated agreement, but there are concerns that the town may not honor it, potentially leading to legal action. https://www.deseret.com/faith/2025/03/17/fairview-texas-temple-latter-day-saints-letter-seeks-positive-outcome-mckinney/

Stories: President Camille Johnson, the perfect diplomat. https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/president-johnson-participates-international- womens-day-diplomacy-event New book celebrating YW https://www.deseret.com/faith/2025/03/12/carry-on-young-womens-history-book/ Water conservation, Church believes it do you? https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/2025/03/12/church-reduces-water-usage-western- united-states-2025/ Sports: Kevin Young, Slow start, strong finish https://www.deseret.com/sports/2025/03/12/byu-basketball-coach-kevin-young-turnaround-nba- assistant-methods-processes/ Alex Jensen coming home https://www.deseret.com/sports/2025/03/06/alex-jensen-hired-utah-basketball-head-coach/ Jimmer Fredette and March Madness https://www.deseret.com/sports/2025/03/13/jimmer-fredette-ncaa-tournament-yahoo-sports- broadcasts/ Zack Wilson on the move again https://www.deseret.com/sports/2025/03/10/zach-wilson-signing-miami-dolphins-free-agent/ Cougar Tail flavors ranked https://www.deseret.com/sports/2024/09/21/ranking-best-byu-cougartail-flavors/ Music: History of the Tabernacle Organ https://penntoday.upenn.edu/news/story-famed-salt-lake-tabernacle-organ? If you are an Organ Nerd, this story is for you https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/8-tabernacle-organists-to-perform-march-11-on- new-pipe-organ-at-byu Mormons in the Media: Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, release date and new cast info: https://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/1234850002/miranda-hope-mcwhorter-the- secret-lives-of-mormon-wives/ Lori Vallow speaks to Dateline https://www.nbc.com/dateline/video/lori-vallow-daybell-the-jailhouse-interview/9000414341 MBB: Judge and Fire Chief…oh my… https://www.hjnews.com/news/local/court-documents-reveal-connection-between-high-profile- box-elder-county-officials-arrested-for-alleged-child/article_bd76740a-ff52-11ef-8414- b3062ea7a640.html

MATT Church's First Ever Global Youth Activity MELISSA Elder Rasband tells members in the Philippines to ‘REdedicate their lives” in preparation for the temples being built MATT Elder Uchtdorf recalls the two times he had to flee to a new country and the challenges he faced. MELISSA Giving Machines Changed Millions of Lives in 2024—Here Are the Final Numbers MATT The Latest Temple News from the Church of Jesus Christ Related Southwest corner of Temple Square to reopen MELISSA Utah Christians — from Catholics to Lutherans to Latter-day Saints — begin countdown to Easter. A Post for Ash Wednesday. MATT Residents of Pinesdale, a Montana town founded decades ago by fundamentalist Mormons, are suing for the land they say rightfully belongs to them; the breakaway church maintains it was never theirs. MELISSA Managing Stress and Anxiety - the Church's ‘Caring' instagram page Caring.churchofjesuschrist   MATT A former branch president with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has been charged with the rape of a teenager.   MATT: Famous Mormons: Which Famous Mormon had his name dropped to President Trump this week? Michael T. Benson (President West Virginia University) Mike Leach (American football coach) Danny Ainge (Basketball)   RELATED Celebrities Who Have Opened Up About Growing Up Mormon: Katherine Heigl, Ryan Gosling, More   Big/Little/No Deal: MATT Tariffs. And Their Arch-Apostle MELISSA The debate over BYU Professors and orthodoxy isn't over yet. MATT Newest LDS apostle says porn addicts can kick their habit through professional help and Jesus' love MELISSA Toxic Perfectionism in perspective: Latter-day Saints' unique outlook MATT Pew study shows how Latter-day Saints' political and social views have — and have not — shifted in the past 20 years MELISSA Utah Explains: What the Heck is “Mormon Cuisine”? MATT By bringing in a slew of 5-star prospects with no connection to Utah or the LDS church, BYU basketball has shown how quickly a school can change its standing in the modern era of college sports. MELISSA The Bachelor comes to Star Valley, Wyoming. Related. related. MATT Mormon Wives Star Jessi Ngatikaura Documents $2K+ Nose Job After Being Insecure About It During Filming. RELATED Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Star Mayci Neeley to Share 'Juicy Play-by-Play' in New Memoir Told You So. This Week in Mormon History:   80 years ago - Feb 28, 1944 [David O. McKay] Later, I went over to the Temple and instructed the [First] Presidency to take steps to have more reverence in the Temple. To that end suggested: first, the removal of the desk in the Celestial Room; second, not to have witnesses to marriages enter Celestial Room in street clothing; third, it will be well to consider the advisability of the General Authorities who perform marriages to be dressed in white.   90 years ago  - End of February 1935 [J. Reuben Clark] Tithing-Death Benefit. It is the intention of the First Presidency to give, as a matter of aid and reward for faithfulness, from and after January 1, 1936, to one or more or all of the faithful Church members of the family of a deceased tithe-payer dying after January 1, 1936, an amount equal to one-tenth (1/10) of the tithing paid by such deceased tithe-payer after January 1, 1935. The First Presidency may change, modify, or discontinue the plan and practice thereof in whole or as to any individual case if wisdom or the necessities of the Church seem in their opinion to make such a course desirable.   175 years ago - Feb 28, 1850 Originally named the University of Deseret, the University of Utah is the oldest state university west...

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News Stories: New Musical to rival BOM Musical, twist, its spiritual https://www.deseret.com/faith/2025/02/24/faith-affirming-book-of-mormon-musical-messiah-in- america/ Some name calling at the BYU AZ bb Game https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/2025/02/23/arizona-basketball-byu-postgame- handshake-line-brawl-incident-wildcats-ad-statement-fan-chant/79815526007/ Leaders can now assist in helping with names for the temple https://www.thechurchnews.com/members/2025/02/22/family-name-assist-easy-tool- familysearch-elder-hamilton-elder-bragg/ President Holland visits Saints in CA https://www.deseret.com/utah/2025/02/22/holland-wildfires-apostle-los-angeles-southern- california-devotional/ Money in the SLC Temple, historians rejoice https://www.deseret.com/faith/2025/02/21/salt-lake-temple-construction-updates/ Bishop dies in Alaska airplane crash https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2025/02/12/he-didnt-text-landed-eagle-river-man-killed- bering-air-plane-crash-remembered-by-family/ Influencer's husband in helicopter crash https://people.com/jennifer-houghton-reveals-husband-was-in-helicopter-crash-11685356 Is Utah politically lonely? https://dnyuz.com/2025/02/18/a-lonely-holdout-where-republicans-still-resist-trump-utah/ Mormons in the Media: Ruby Frankie Documentary on HULU https://www.yahoo.com/news/hulus-new-ruby-franke-docuseries-features-family-members-1st- public-interviews-and-unseen-video-footage-130050402.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall Kevin Frankie advocates to Utah Legislature for protection children of bloggers https://www.ksl.com/article/51256208/franke-family-speaks-in-support-of-new-protections-for- child-actors-influencers A Mormon on the bachelor https://www.deseret.com/faith/2025/02/24/latter-day-saints-bachelor-grant/ Influences on Insta discussing the new garment styles Calling all bearded, long hair, tattooed Members, Church casting is looking for you! MBB: Lori Vallow- No Camera's in the courtroom in AZ https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/lori-vallow-daybell-wants-cameras-banned-courtroom- during-her-arizona-trial He ran an “Amazon Store Front” https://ksltv.com/local-news/amazon-scheme-wilde

Hosts: Kurt Francom & Jeff Gasser Links: Mormonland Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7iLNbTEmVnk1nHpwW5Yqq2?go=1&sp_cid=cf1c49915253829a9149b8f3e65fee90&utm_source=embed_player_p&utm_medium=desktop&nd=1&dlsi=b0ca7ad6b8c54356 https://ksltv.com/religion/salt-lake-temple-to-hold-open-house-in-2027/739491/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIcSqBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHYKCQRVuSe9cEbNkRFxOOIpip4bklmaHwi9FofbZk5WGH_PYQ9ZGZaqB9g_aem_aWuDqTDBl4nBJV9mr_0ZXw https://x.com/NelsonRussellM/status/1890415720149782842?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1890415720149782842%7Ctwgr%5E589f48282aa57671cdb82059b1b5e0c191f7c44d%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fksltv.com%2Freligion%2Fsalt-lake-temple-to-hold-open-house-in-2027%2F739491%2F&prefetchTimestamp=1739571881279&mx=2 https://x.com/BednarDavidA/status/1888603763264647170 https://www.deseret.com/sports/2025/02/11/kellen-moore-named-new-orleans-saints-head-coach/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIbpAlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHazJp924sYUK7aR9JF9D-w0oP5pOveNv743h5i5SRAQblD1fE8sC9kSToA_aem_K6O_omjBQNuH-3Tjc8p-Tg https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/fifteen-new-hymns-available-to-use-in-church-and-at-home https://religionunplugged.com/news/2025/2/4/bryan-johnson-says-he-wants-to-live-forever-what-does-he-really-want?fbclid=IwY2xjawIXkjpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHcrk91q75iserZq4G7iqdy2C2wPhhco9bwMZVSe4RRQF08A8AnvfK5E9Cw_aem_dW5rqO4q6OgZnkiXaTpfQQ https://www.deseret.com/utah/2025/02/08/mweg-day-at-the-capitol-2025/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIXlLNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHU0vg5Oh5Ih59aFOVBPPuZqfjFDZleNDo5EQEksaDrLytgX0uQglNtFVjA_aem_e3qMmYWpFVcp5RB9lh-uoQ https://www.mormonwomenforethicalgovernment.org/ https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2025/01/30/church-statement-principles-guidelines-immigration-law-love-family/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/02/08/boy-scouts-name-change-scouting-america/78087597007/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIXkiBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHXY_rMjPOAKSQqvYJfppe2TQWbw25xtaEOP6c2LeV2_YZgIPnXgspu9RYg_aem_2LQ5iCi4Lf5K9RWyx318WQ https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/02/08/boy-scouts-of-america-celebrate-115th-birthday/78298452007/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/05/07/boy-scouts-of-america-name-change/73599643007/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/investigations/2022/07/29/judge-oks-boy-scouts-bankruptcy-plan-issues-remain-sexual-abuse/9584367002/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/investigations/2020/10/23/boy-scouts-sex-abuse-claims-may-grow-tens-thousands/3718751001/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2018/05/02/boy-scouts-scouts-bsa-girls-joining-cub-scouts/572036002/ https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/president-freeman-japan https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/reenactment-walk-to-mississippi-river-honors-nauvoo-pioneers https://www.thechurchnews.com/almanac/temples/nauvoo-illinois/ https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/sundance-camille-n-johnson-humanitarian-leadership https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/relief-society-global-effort-health-well-being-women-children Taysom Hill Interview: https://youtu.be/31Wpdpuuvdg?si=EBfrzozFmzqK7A3F

Stories: https://isaacbingwright.substack.com/p/q-and-a-with-jon-heder   Church issues statement on immigration https://www.deseret.com/faith/2025/01/30/church-statement-on-immigration-policy   Church scores a “win” on Huntsman tithing lawsuit https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/01/31/alert-lds-church-prevails-federal/   Update on CA Wildfires https://www.thechurchnews.com/members/2025/01/27/southern-california-fires-church-donations-ministering/   Texas Temple Update https://www.deseret.com/faith/2025/01/27/church-fairview-town-mckinney-texas-temple-rluipa/   New lawsuit against the Church https://buildingsaltlake.com/udot-files-eminent-domain-suit-against-lds-church-for-1800-n-widening-in-clinton   Be Good Stewarts of the Earth https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/churchs-environmental-sustainability-efforts-show-love-for-earth-and-gods-children?   Mormon Cricket getting a new name https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/01/29/mormon-cricket-that-name-just-has/   Ben Speaks https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/01/24/byu-will-never-back-away-its/   Real Housewives of SLC, Jack Barlow update https://www.bravotv.com/the-daily-dish/lisa-barlow-son-jack-mormon-mission-health-update   These stories if we have time….   YouTuber builds off-road wheel chairs https://universe.byu.edu/metro/utah-based-youtuber-and-his-wife-bring-hope-again-through-affordable-off-road-wheelchair-company   The new PROvo? https://universe.byu.edu/sports/kanon-catchings-v-j-edgecombe-and-conor-mcgregor-the-stars-showed-out-in-byus-win-over-baylor   She spins A LOT https://universe.byu.edu/sports/cougarettes-turning-prodigy-brynlee-ruoti   The Dancing Dad. https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/latter-day-saint-dancing-dad-has-millions-of-followers-on-social-media   Ministering Interviews, love them, hate them? https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/how-to-conduct-prepare-for-and-make-the-most-out-of-ministering-interviews

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Links: Why I returned to teach at BYU Teaching at BYU gives us freedom we would not have at other universities LA Temple Currently Safe from Wildfire - Missionaries Moved Church makes buildings available for shelter, provides aid as California fires destroy member homes Statement from LA Stake President How BYU Animation Students Find Success While Relying on Their Faith On front lines of Trump's impending trade war, an 'unflappable' Latter-day Saint Thousands Gather to Package 1 Million Meals for Utah Food Bank FamilySearch Supports Community Project to Honor Women, Stories of the 'Six-Triple-Eight' WWII Battalion What to expect at FSY in 2025 Open House and Dedication Announced for Nairobi Kenya Temple and Belgium Temple image released Sunday School President Paul V. Johnson Announces BYU–Pathway Resource Center in Philippines Emotional First Aid Kits Support Spain Flood Survivors Real Mormonism

President Nelson New Year Invitation How to subscribeCurriculum Resources 6 New Chapters Elder Merrill C. Oaks First Presidency Honors the Life of US President Jimmy Carter Full list of upcoming BYU devotional speakers Episode 221: The 2025 Mormon church expands South Florida portfolio with $102M purchase of apartment complex near Wellington Church donates Lisa Marsh Scott Pulsipher Chris Lynne Arizona Regulators Closed a Failing Charter School. It Reopened as a Private LDS Religious School Funded by Taxpayers Who is Most Likely Church Releases Video Scriptures in One Hand, It Pays to Have Long Hair and a Beard in Utah—Jesus Models Are in Demand Perspective: Living the gospel makes women less consumed in superficial appearance 40 years ago this week 195 years ago this week - Jan 02, 1830 155 years ago this week - Jan 1, 1870

00:00-10:12: Introduction 10:12-13:26: Reflections on 2024 Podcast Interviews 18:37-21:50: Top Stories of 2024 (Starting with Kirtland Temple Purchase) 23:51-28:39: Global Events and Church Policy Changes 32:48-41:14: New Hymns 57:52-01:02:40: The Significance of 200 Temples and President Nelson's 100th Birthday 01:03:35-01:04:07: Reviewing 2024 Predictions 01:06:39-01:07:11: 2025 Predictions 01:09:10-01:09:55: Predictions for the Future of Temples and Language in the Church 01:10:29-01:11:12: Predictions on Garments and Church Transparency 01:12:06-01:15:23: Predictions for Mormon-Themed Reality Shows and Church Leadership 01:15:45-01:28:00: Predictions and Aspirations for Future Church Leadership

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Links: What is Thanksgiving like at the Provo Missionary Training Center? Elder Cook shares 3 ways to be grateful at Thanksgiving devotional for Provo MTC missionaries This year's 'Light the World' emphasis: Be Someone's Angel New Christmas song 'Christ the Lord' released on Strive to Be YouTube channel Santa Claus endorses Giving Machines at North Pole LDS Giving Machines keep spreading across the globe First Presidency shares 2024 Christmas message Worldwide event for youth and young adults announced for January 2024 BYU men's and women's cross-country teams sweep NCAA championships How religion fueled BYU's cross-country championship Church, town reach potential settlement for proposed Latter-day Saint temple in Fairview, Texas Revised, illustrated 'Book of Mormon Stories' available in print Celebrities You Didn't Know Were Raised Mormon Writing down gratitude can transform well-being, research shows Latter-day Saint researcher on cultivating thankfulness, indebtedness to God Should Latter-day Saints heed personal revelation over church leaders? Q&A: 'Wicked' author discusses spiritual themes in new movie Principles to learn from the Presiding Bishopric BYU: New study explores how free speech is perceived on campus The religious makeup of Trump's proposed Cabinet The truth about religious disaffiliation depends on a long view, BYU researchers say

Link: Light the World Giving Machine 2024 Hong Kong Giving Machines: Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf Opening Ceremony LDS apostle Jeffrey Holland makes 'September Six' writer readmitted How Mormon culture became mainstream — and why the beauty industry wants a piece of it The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Premiere Date Set by ABC Why Many 'Dancing with the Stars' Pros Who Is Walker Lyons? All About Rylee Arnold's Boyfriend 2,500 people participate in Book of Mormon experiment BYU student competes and wins on Food Network's Christmas Cookie Challenge What is Ballerina Farm?

Links Church Leaders Congratulate President-Elect Donald Trump California Proposition 3: Same-Sex Marriage Constitution (2024 Election) Missionary Passes Away in Africa Perpetual Education Fund Expands Opportunities Former BYU runners Conner Mantz, Clayton Young finish in top 10 of NYC Marathon Chari Hawkins' Olympic heartbreak Senior Missionary Opportunities The problem with 'heretic' Hugh Grant's new movie about Latter-day Saints Rotten Tomatoes Church of Jesus Christ Missionary Safety Sister Wives' Janelle Brown Reacts to 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Donny Osmond Las Vegas Show Harrah's Residency List of the longest-running Broadway shows FPI Predicts BYU vs Utah, Updates BYU Projected Win Total BYU's President Reese teams up with University of Utah's President Randall to promote 'Rival Right' Tarawa Kiribati Temple Groundbreaking Ammon Bundy Interview Ashley Hatch scores game-winner, goes to New York City Marathon

This week's episode covers a range of topics in the LDS world. The Church has released "Saints, Volume 4," continuing its narrative history series. An early Maori manuscript of the Book of Mormon has been discovered and made available online, offering insights into early translation efforts. The Tallahassee Florida Temple is now open for public tours, expanding the Church's presence in Florida. In media news, Dallas Jenkins, creator of "The Chosen," spoke at a BYU devotional while the Church held its October 2024 Youth Worldwide Broadcast. On a more serious note, a man was arrested for threatening LDS and Catholic church buildings near Cottonwood Heights. The hosts discuss famous Mormon world leaders, including Jacinda Ardern, Scott Morrison, and Stephen Harper. They also touch on lighter topics like a Utah resident's "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" Halloween display and the AskGramps.org website. Controversial subjects include a review of the film "Heretic," which takes a critical look at LDS missionaries and discussions about anti-LGBTQ rhetoric within the Church. The episode concludes with insights into President Nelson's focus on temple-building and its potential impact on member retention. Saints, Volume 4 - https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/saints-volume-4-now-available Early Manuscript - https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/early-manuscript-of-the-book-of-mormon-in-maori-found-and-made-available-online The Tallahassee Florida Temple - https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/the-tallahassee-florida-temple-opens-for-public-tours Dallas Jenkins spoke at a Brigham Young University forum- https://www.ldsliving.com/the-must-read-line-from-the-chosen-creators-incredible-byu-devotional/s/12517 Related - https://www.deseret.com/faith/2024/10/29/dallas-jenkins-faith/ Youth Worldwide Broadcast - https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/broadcasts/october-2024-youth-worldwide-broadcast-celebration-of-light?lang=ENG Man arrested - https://kutv.com/news/local/man-arrested-after-threatening-lds-catholic-church-buildings-near-cottonwood-heights Jacinda Ardern - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacinda_Ardern Scott John Morrison - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Morrison Stephen Joseph Harper - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Harper AskGramps.org - http://askgramps.org Utah Resident - https://people.com/woman-creates-secret-lives-of-mormon-wives-inspired-halloween-display-cast-and-swig-react-exclusive-8735647

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