Podcasts about Church News

As Mother's Day fast approaches, this episode of the Church News podcast looks at the power of love, service, faith, community involvement and recognizing and elevating the potential we see in others – just as so many mothers do every day. The editor of Utah Policy, Holly Richardson is a former Utah legislator, current columnist and contributor to the Deseret News; she holds a master's degree in professional communication and a doctorate in political science. She and her husband, Greg, are the parents of a large and unique family of 25 children from eight countries. She speaks about her journey in life as a writer, politician, educator and mother — and, most important, how her testimony of the Atonement of Jesus Christ has helped her tackle the unpredictabilities of life.  The Church News Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners to make a journey of connection with members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints across the globe. Host Sarah Jane Weaver, reporter and editor for The Church News for a quarter-century, shares a unique view of the stories, events, and most important people who form this international faith. With each episode, listeners are asked to embark on a journey to learn from one another and ponder, “What do I know now?” because of the experience. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After spending years researching and teaching behavioral economics and household finance at Harvard University, the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School and the University of Chicago, Brigitte C. Madrian accepted a position as the ninth dean of the Marriott School of Business at Brigham Young University. She brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to this episode of the Church News podcast, discussing the importance of faith-based education, ethics and empathy in economics and business, and the positive influence of BYU.  The Church News Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners to make a journey of connection with members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints across the globe. Host Sarah Jane Weaver, reporter and editor for The Church News for a quarter-century, shares a unique view of the stories, events, and most important people who form this international faith. With each episode, listeners are asked to embark on a journey to learn from one another and ponder, “What do I know now?” because of the experience. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During April 2023 general conference for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, President Russell M. Nelson announced 15 new temples, bringing the total number of  Latter-day Saint temples that are operating, announced, or under construction to 315. This episode of the Church News podcast features Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. He testifies about the blessings of the House of the Lord and how covenants and ordinances connect Church members to the Savior Jesus Christ.  The Church News Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners to make a journey of connection with members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints across the globe. Host Sarah Jane Weaver, reporter and editor for The Church News for a quarter-century, shares a unique view of the stories, events, and most important people who form this international faith. With each episode, listeners are asked to embark on a journey to learn from one another and ponder, “What do I know now?” because of the experience. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week an elderly man shot a black teenager who mistakenly went to the wrong home to pick up his siblings. The tragedy quickly turned into conversations about racism, guns and the police. But beyond that is the story of a man who became so wrapped up in fear and conspiracies that he turned to violence. Boyd looks at how society has gotten to a point where violence is the first reaction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Klint Ludwig is the grandson of Andrew Lester, the 84 year old man who shot Ralph Yarl, the black teenager who accidentally knocked on the wrong house to pick up his siblings. Klint appeared on CNN where he claimed that his father had been isolated, watching cable news all day, and consumed by fear. A lot of people in America live in and act out of fear. Boyd looks at a report showing how fear is impacting our society and explains how having faith in each other will help us overcome fear.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inside Sources full show aired April 21st, 2023.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every week, Inside Sources brings you the latest developments in the 2024 presidential race. There are new players entering the race this week, as well as a visit from a likely candidate coming here to the state of Utah. Boyd looks at who has announced their candidacy, who is coming to Utah, and where the candidates are in the polls. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite frequent calls for de-carbonization and insisting that climate change is an existential threat... the G7 is calling for greater investments in natural gas. It's a rare statement from a political body. Philip Rossetti from R Street says this shows that achieving clean energy goals requires more innovation and more reform. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nobody likes construction. But we do like smooth roads. And thanks to inflation... you may be seeing more potholes and worse conditions, despite the money we got from the President's Infrastructure bill. Christian Britschgi from Reason says inflation means federal money for highways isn't going as far, and he explains how states can reduce costs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Utah lawmakers have been hard at work in our nation's capital. From important hearings to the debt limit to new SNAP legislation... Boyd breaks down what some of our Senators and representatives have been working on.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While there are a lot of issues the left and right can't seem to agree on, there's one issue that doesn't care whether you are Republican or Democrat. It kills hundreds of thousands of Americans every year. It's called addiction. Rep. Lisa McClain of Michigan joins Boyd to discuss what Congress is doing to address it, why this is a bipartisan issue, and how we all play a role in raising awareness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inside Sources full show aired April 20th, 2023.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, SpaceX's massive Starship exploded just minutes after liftoff. SpaceX tweeted out that the rocket experienced "rapid unscheduled disassembly." Boyd compares this to what's happening in our nation's capital. If we don't leave the crazy behind and start having serious conversations that will move the nation forward, our country will also experience a rapid unscheduled disassembly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Next week, NewsNation will debut a new political show showcasing many of our inside sources including George Will and Christ Stirewalt. Former Obama aid and political contributor for NewsNation Johanna Maska will also be part of the panel. She joins Boyd to discuss how they hope to cross divides and bring people together for conversations on today's big issues.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bears Ears National Monument is over 1 million acres in size, but only 2 federal employees manage it. After talking with the Interior Secretary, Rep. John Curtis says it's being neglected, and Utah would do a better job of preserving it. Plus, House Republicans have introduced a plan to raise the debt limit. Rep. Curtis breaks down what's in the plan and what the Problem Solvers Caucus is proposing as a backup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Utah is quickly becoming the crossroad of not just the West, but the world. Diplomats and high ranking officials frequently come here to visit. Most recently, the former president of Ukraine made a trip to Utah where he met with the Deseret News' editorial board. Opinion Editor Jay Evensen shares his key takeaways from the meeting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The clock is ticking for Congress to fund our military. Lawmakers have 46 legislative days to pass a defense budget. Elaine McCusker from the American Enterprise Institute created a countdown clock to remind our elected leaders. She joins Boyd to discuss the process of getting defense budget passed and some of the reforms that our defense programs need.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the last few years... Republicans have attacked Democrats for being soft on crime. But could this year's DNC Convention be a chance to change the narrative? Shia Kapos from POLITICO's Illinois Playbook joins Boyd to discuss what the Democratic Party can learn from the convention of '96 which was also held in Chicago, Illinois. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The House, the Senate, and the President should be working together to raise the debt limit. Both sides have accused the other of hurling us towards a default crisis. But are we facing a debt crisis or a crisis of leadership? Boyd says that the silence over the past 78 days shows a lack of leadership from our elected officials. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Biden spoke to union workers today, countering Speaker Kevin McCarthy's speech to Wall Street Monday. Boyd compares the two speeches to each other and to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's speech. Boyd calls all three leaders out for pointing fingers and failing to move the conversation forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, President Biden went to Maryland to deliver his economic vision to union workers... in contrast to Speaker McCarthy's message to Wall Street on Monday. Boyd looks at what he had to say and why he thinks this was a missed opportunity for the president to make his position clear and gain more leverage in the debt ceiling fight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.