Podcast appearances and mentions of Elder D Todd

Elder D. Todd Christofferson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day  Saints will dedicate the Salta Argentina Temple on Sunday, June 16, 2024. Having served as a full-time missionary in Argentina, his return is a joyous opportunity to reflect on his own service as well as the growth of the Church in South America. The Salta temple will be the third operating house of the Lord in Argentina and is one of seven dedicated, announced or under construction in the nation. Elder Christofferson joins this episode of the Church News podcast to reflect on his mission and Argentina. He is joined by guest host Church News Managing Editor Scott Taylor, who leads the conversation on service and growth in the nation.  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 executive 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.

Todd and Kevin discuss Elder D. Todd Christofferson's talk from the Saturday morning session of October 2023 general conference about the importance of the sealing power, priesthood power and authority, covenants relationships and Family History in the gathering of Israel.

This weekend, we are celebrating our state's rich pioneer heritage. That pioneering spirit continues today... in the generations of families who have grown up here and in those who have left their homes looking for a better life. Boyd sat down with Elder D. Todd Christofferson who will be honored at the Days of 47 parade. They discuss what that pioneering spirit looks like and feels like today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elder Christofferson describes how we can achieve unity despite our differences—by individually coming unto Jesus Christ.

This month marks the 175th anniversary of the Mormon Battalion. This group of 500 Latter-day Saints traveled all the way from Kansas to San Diego, California to help in the war effort against Mexico. But why are we still talking about them almost 2 centuries later? And what can we learn from their sacrifice? Elder D. Todd Christofferson of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Mormon Battalion Association President Greg Christofferson, and composer Marden Pond address those questions and preview an event honoring the battalion this weekend.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Choice and Commitment Elder D. Todd Christofferson speaks at the January 2020 Worldwide Devotional. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/video/2020-01-1020-elder-d-todd-christofferson?lang=eng or https://youtu.be/qTZQtjLbVks   Partial Transcript- slow down. make up your mind and settle it in your heart that you choose God. find the quiet time when you can kneel down in a private place and say to your heavenly Father in the name of Jesus Christ that you are his that you are committed body and soul to him, his son and the gospel path. then follow where he leads now and for the rest of your life. don't hesitate or hold back any longer but get on with your purpose and mission in life. mortality is so short. make this so that your eternity will be one of joy not regret. do you not feel the spirit telling you that this is right and go forward with confidence. I promise you that the Lord's reward for your giving all will be all that he has to give good measure pressed down and shaken together and running over. the reality of his resurrection is proof that he has all power. that he can deliver what he's promised and that he does deliver. he's life and he has come that we might have life and have it more abundantly. I tell you as one who knows, that Jesus Christ is the resurrected Redeemer that fact makes all the difference in the world and in eternity. I offer you his blessing and my witness in the name of Jesus Christ amen  

No matter what our mortal experience may entail, we can trust God and find joy in Him. Derek and Dana share their views on the conference talks given in the April 2022 General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. This talk is about finding joy amidst our trials. Like everyone else, we are in the middle of trials and have overcome trials.Music acknowledgementsMusic: In Dulci Jubilo by J.S. BachArranged by: Michel Rondeau (trumpet)Performers: Marthe Jobidon (trumpets), Eric Vaillancourt & Steve Guerin (trombones)Publisher Info.Michel RondeauCopyright Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Misc. Notes These file(s) are part of the Werner Icking Music Collection.

How do you build understanding between people of different faiths? Elder D. Todd Christofferson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sat down with Boyd at the reopening of the Washington, D.C. Temple and shared his experiences discussing Church rites with visitors and the importance of certain ceremonies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elder D. Todd Christofferson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sits down with Boyd to talk about the reopening of the Washington, D.C. Temple and the importance of religion in a very political city. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elder D. Todd Christofferson addressed thousands gathered in San Diego, California, on Jan. 29, 2022, in celebration of the 175th anniversary of the arrival of the Mormon Battalion to the city. In a Church News interview, taped on the streets of Old Town San Diego that day, he spoke of the battalion's historic 2,100-mile march and why learning about history matters. This episode of the Church News podcast features that interview with Elder Christofferson, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It also features an interview with Mormon Battalion Historic Site leaders, President Brent L. Top and Sister Wendy C. Top. Elder Christofferson and President and Sister Top emphasize drawing courage from the faith-infused actions of the past to face modern challenges. 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.

Redemption, The Savior Wants to Forgive, Faith Crisis: What Do We Do When We Feel Nothing? Song- Oh My Soul by Casting Crowns. ACU Sunday Series. Redemption The Savior Wants to Forgive Faith Crisis: What Do We Do When We Feel Nothing? Song- Oh My Soul by Casting Crowns.   Redemption https://youtu.be/z_iicavSuHw 24,437 views The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 1.95M subscribers Elder D. Todd Christofferson   The Savior Wants to Forgive https://youtu.be/K5xtixOQRCU 566,239 views The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 1.95M subscribers http://www.mormonchannel.org/video/mo... - A former addict and repeat convict shares his experiences with the Savior's ability and willingness to forgive him again and again, even when he felt undeserving. The mission of Jesus Christ was to atone of our sins and provide a way to repent and be forgiven. Yea, and as often as my people will repent I will forgive them their tresspasses against me. - Mosiah 26:30 Subscribe to Mormon Channel for the latest videos: http://bit.ly/1M0iPwY Download the Mormon Channel App iOS: http://bit.ly/1yGRgRU Android: http://bit.ly/1ukxbeC Follow Mormon Channel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mormonchannel Twitter: https://twitter.com/mormonchannel Instagram: https://instagram.com/mormonchannel Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mormonchannel The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints   Faith Crisis: What Do We Do When We Feel Nothing? https://youtu.be/ckuIXECbB5E 490,111 views The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 1.95M subscribers “Dad, I can't do it anymore. I'm gay.” Michael Mclean's son had come out to him. “Dad, I've tried to do everything you said. I went on my mission. I was an Eagle Scout. And I don't know how to get through it.” Michael felt his son's pain and wanted to support him. So, he turned to God in prayer. Michael had received answers before. He knew they would come, but he felt nothing. It was the first time in his life the heavens felt shut. His prayers couldn't get past the ceiling. Michael begged God to talk to him. It was challenging the first weeks and months, but as two years passed, Michael questioned, “What if I got it wrong? Is there really a God who hears my prayers?” He asked himself, “Can I keep the promises I've made when my heart feels nothing?” Michael got on his knees and prayed, as he had countless times before. While Michael prayed, he said, “I don't know if You're hearing this, but I'm going to quit whining and moaning. I'm going to trust You. I'm going to trust that, at some point, You'll communicate with me, and I won't feel so lost.” Michael didn't give up hope, but he stopped trying to make himself feel something. Michael writes songs for a living. After nine years in his faith crisis, he had an extraordinary experience. One day he went into his study. It was as if songs were being downloaded to his mind. He wrote for 10 days and completed 12 songs. Michael's answers came in those songs. He felt that God had answered him in a way only he could understand. They came directly from God's heart to his. Michael was overwhelmed by His grace. Have you ever had a crisis of faith? What do you do when you feel like God isn't speaking to you? Subscribe to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for the latest videos: http://bit.ly/1M0iPwY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/churchofjesu... Twitter: https://twitter.com/churchnewsroom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChurchOfJes... Website: ChurchOfJesusChrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints   Song- Oh My Soul by Casting Crowns

Redemption, The Savior Wants to Forgive, Faith Crisis: What Do We Do When We Feel Nothing? Song- Oh My Soul by Casting Crowns. ACU Sunday Series. Redemption The Savior Wants to Forgive Faith Crisis: What Do We Do When We Feel Nothing? Song- Oh My Soul by Casting Crowns.   Redemption https://youtu.be/z_iicavSuHw 24,437 views The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 1.95M subscribers Elder D. Todd Christofferson   The Savior Wants to Forgive https://youtu.be/K5xtixOQRCU 566,239 views The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 1.95M subscribers http://www.mormonchannel.org/video/mo... - A former addict and repeat convict shares his experiences with the Savior's ability and willingness to forgive him again and again, even when he felt undeserving. The mission of Jesus Christ was to atone of our sins and provide a way to repent and be forgiven. Yea, and as often as my people will repent I will forgive them their tresspasses against me. - Mosiah 26:30 Subscribe to Mormon Channel for the latest videos: http://bit.ly/1M0iPwY Download the Mormon Channel App iOS: http://bit.ly/1yGRgRU Android: http://bit.ly/1ukxbeC Follow Mormon Channel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mormonchannel Twitter: https://twitter.com/mormonchannel Instagram: https://instagram.com/mormonchannel Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mormonchannel The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints   Faith Crisis: What Do We Do When We Feel Nothing? https://youtu.be/ckuIXECbB5E 490,111 views The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 1.95M subscribers “Dad, I can't do it anymore. I'm gay.” Michael Mclean's son had come out to him. “Dad, I've tried to do everything you said. I went on my mission. I was an Eagle Scout. And I don't know how to get through it.” Michael felt his son's pain and wanted to support him. So, he turned to God in prayer. Michael had received answers before. He knew they would come, but he felt nothing. It was the first time in his life the heavens felt shut. His prayers couldn't get past the ceiling. Michael begged God to talk to him. It was challenging the first weeks and months, but as two years passed, Michael questioned, “What if I got it wrong? Is there really a God who hears my prayers?” He asked himself, “Can I keep the promises I've made when my heart feels nothing?” Michael got on his knees and prayed, as he had countless times before. While Michael prayed, he said, “I don't know if You're hearing this, but I'm going to quit whining and moaning. I'm going to trust You. I'm going to trust that, at some point, You'll communicate with me, and I won't feel so lost.” Michael didn't give up hope, but he stopped trying to make himself feel something. Michael writes songs for a living. After nine years in his faith crisis, he had an extraordinary experience. One day he went into his study. It was as if songs were being downloaded to his mind. He wrote for 10 days and completed 12 songs. Michael's answers came in those songs. He felt that God had answered him in a way only he could understand. They came directly from God's heart to his. Michael was overwhelmed by His grace. Have you ever had a crisis of faith? What do you do when you feel like God isn't speaking to you? Subscribe to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for the latest videos: http://bit.ly/1M0iPwY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/churchofjesu... Twitter: https://twitter.com/churchnewsroom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChurchOfJes... Website: ChurchOfJesusChrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints   Song- Oh My Soul by Casting Crowns

If God love us so much why does He give us so many rules? Why don't we see immediate results when we obey them? In this talk, Elder Christofferson addresses the truth that God does indeed love us and has given us many proofs of that love and that we should love one another.Music acknowledgementsMusic: In Dulci Jubilo Michel Rondeau (trumpet)Performers: Marthe Jobidon (trumpets), Eric Vaillancourt & Steve Guerin (trombones)Publisher Info.Michel RondeauCopyright Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Misc. Notes These file(s) are part of the Werner Icking Music Collection.

Boyd looks at comments from Elder D. Todd Christofferson from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), and former Senator Joe Lieberman (I-CT) about the importance of protecting religious liberty in the public square.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a moment to reflect on redemption, as Elder D. Todd Christofferson contrasts the ways of the world with the ways of God.

This is a moment to reflect on temporal and spiritual preparation as Elder D. Todd Christofferson shares a story of a prompting he received.

This is a moment to reflect on the love of God, as Elder D. Todd Christofferson teaches of God's grace.

Earlier this month, Elder D. Todd Christofferson, an apostle in the Quorum of the Twelve of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, gave a devotional at Utah State University. His message was directed at Gen Z...those born after 1996...with lessons for how to avoid the traps set by modern society and its worldly philosophies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are often urged to follow the covenant path but what is it and why should we follow it? Elder Christofferson explains this in his talk given in the Sunday afternoon session of the April 2021 general conference.Music acknowledgementsMusic: In Dulci Jubilo Michel Rondeau (trumpet)Performers: Marthe Jobidon (trumpets), Eric Vaillancourt & Steve Guerin (trombones)Publisher Info.Michel RondeauCopyright Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Misc. Notes These file(s) are part of the Werner Icking Music Collection.

Pocatello police need your help to identify six bodies found decomposing in a local funeral home, Ammon will host the Capital for a Day next Thursday, the Idaho DMV is warning of a text scam, the new superintendent of Idaho Falls Dist. 91 is holding community events and Elder D. Todd Christofferson shared a message about how he hears Jesus Christ.

In this episode Todd, Alia and Rivka discuss the talk "Why the Covenant Path" by Elder D. Todd Christofferson from the April 2021 General Conference.

This is a moment to reflect on conversion, as Elder D. Todd Christofferson teaches that we need to make the gospel the defining focus of our lives.

Elder D. Todd Christofferson describes five elements of what it means to be on the covenant path and encourages us to heed the prophet's call to stay on the path. Sunday afternoon session April 2021

This is a moment to reflect on our role in our communities, as Elder D. Todd Christofferson teaches about the virtues that make society truly sustainable.

This is a moment to reflect on our commitment to Christ, as Elder D. Todd Christofferson encourages us to strive for personal holiness.

A virtual devotional address by Elder D. Todd Christofferson, of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, delivered June 15, 2021.

This is a moment to reflect on Fatherhood, as Elder D. Todd Christofferson shares his admiration for fathers.

This is a moment to reflect on the blessings of the gospel, as Elder D. Todd Christofferson teaches of the need to make and keep covenants.

This is a rebroadcast. The episode originally ran in March 2018. Tom Christofferson is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who experiences same sex attraction. He is also the brother of Elder D. Todd Christofferson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Tom grew up in the Church as a member, served a mission and married in the temple. His short marriage ended and he came out as gay and lived that lifestyle for many years. He started coming back to church with Bruce Larson as a bishop and David Checketts as his stake president. His story is told in his book, That We May Be One: A Gay Mormon’s Perspective on Faith and Family, and he has more recently published A Better Heart: The Impact of Christ’s Pure Love. Tom has spent his career in investment management and asset servicing, living in the United States and Europe. He was a founding board member of Encircle, a group providing resources to support LGBTQ individuals and their families in Provo, Utah. Tom is an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and serves as a Gospel Doctrine teacher in his Salt Lake City Ward. As leaders we can learn a lot from his experience of coming back to church and being rebaptized. President David Checketts (far left) and the Christofferson brothers Episode Highlights 6:30 Tom's story from the beginning 9:30 His story of excommunication 10:50 How his family wanted their love to be perfect as they accepted him 13:20 Bishop Bruce Larson's side of the story 16:00 Stake President David Checkett's side of the story 18:00 Bishop Larson and President Checketts did not know at first that he was related to Elder Christofferson 20:30 Sharing with the ward council how to make feel Tom welcome 22:30 Response of the ward council 24:00 Tom was welcomed and loved unconditionally 29:00 Tom attended the ward for 5 years before wanting to come back to live the commandments 31:45 During the 5 years how Tom felt welcome in the ward 33:20 Everyone focused on the the relationship with Tom and not his progress 34:30 Study sessions with Tom and President Checketts 38:00 Meeting with Tom's partner 42:00 President Checketts meets with Elder Christofferson about Tom 45:00 Tom Christofferson's rebaptism 48:00 How this experience has helped Bishop Larson to be a better disciple of Jesus Christ 50:00 How this experience has helped President Checketts to be a better disciple of Jesus Christ Links That We May Be One: A Gay Mormon’s Perspective on Faith and Family A Better Heart: The Impact of Christ’s Pure Love Read the TRANSCRIPT for this episode

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Elder D. Todd Christofferson said that as you study the scriptures and record impressions, “you will be giving place in your heart for the word of God, and He will be speaking to you” (“When Thou Art Converted,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2004, 11).   #ComeFollowMe, #podcast, #churchofjesuschrist, #bookofmormon, #ReadDailyLive, #ldsconf, #ComeUntoChrist #HearHim 

The Voice of Warning https://youtu.be/HIyXgNxnXBg General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ Elder D. Todd Christofferson - While the duty to warn is felt especially keenly by prophets, it is a duty shared by others as well. https://www.lds.org/general-conferenc...​ April 2017 General Conference. ----------------------------------------------------   HELP ACU SPREAD THE WORD!   Ways to subscribe to the American Conservative University Podcast Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS You can also subscribe via Stitcher FM Player Podcast Addict Tune-in Podcasts Look us up on Amazon Prime   If you like this episode head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating, a review and subscribe! People find us through our good reviews.   FEEDBACK- You can ask your questions, make comments, submit ideas for shows and lots more. Let your voice be heard. Email us at americanconservativeuniversity@americanconservativeuniversity.com Note- ACU Students and Alumni are asked to commit to donating Platelets and Plasma.  Make an Appointment Today! Call Your local Hospital or The Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767

The Voice of Warning https://youtu.be/HIyXgNxnXBg General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ Elder D. Todd Christofferson - While the duty to warn is felt especially keenly by prophets, it is a duty shared by others as well. https://www.lds.org/general-conferenc...​ April 2017 General Conference. ----------------------------------------------------   HELP ACU SPREAD THE WORD!   Ways to subscribe to the American Conservative University Podcast Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS You can also subscribe via Stitcher FM Player Podcast Addict Tune-in Podcasts Look us up on Amazon Prime   If you like this episode head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating, a review and subscribe! People find us through our good reviews.   FEEDBACK- You can ask your questions, make comments, submit ideas for shows and lots more. Let your voice be heard. Email us at americanconservativeuniversity@americanconservativeuniversity.com Note- ACU Students and Alumni are asked to commit to donating Platelets and Plasma.  Make an Appointment Today! Call Your local Hospital or The Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767

Elder D. Todd Christofferson explains things we can do that will help us better feel God's love.

Elder Christofferson Says Religious Freedom Is ‘Under Fire': Freedom Festival Speech in 2016 https://youtu.be/qDUsvRXPfds Called to Share “My remarks this evening are about America's great heritage of religious liberty — and about the need for each of us to defend that heritage before it is too late,” said Elder D. Todd Christofferson of the Quorum of Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Mormon apostle was the keynote speaker at the Freedom Festival Patriotic Service in Provo, Utah, Sunday, June 26, 2016. America's Freedom Festival is recognized as one of the country's largest patriotic celebrations. It draws thousands of spectators every year from all 50 states and other nations. Read Elder Christofferson's full address here https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.... ----------------------------------------------------   HELP ACU SPREAD THE WORD!   Ways to subscribe to the American Conservative University Podcast Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS You can also subscribe via Stitcher FM Player Podcast Addict Tune-in Podcasts Look us up on Amazon Prime   If you like this episode head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating, a review and subscribe! People find us through our good reviews.   FEEDBACK- You can ask your questions, make comments, submit ideas for shows and lots more. Let your voice be heard. Email us at americanconservativeuniversity@americanconservativeuniversity.com Note- ACU Students and Alumni are asked to commit to donating Platelets and Plasma.  Make an Appointment Today! Call Your local Hospital or The Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767

Elder Christofferson Says Religious Freedom Is ‘Under Fire’: Freedom Festival Speech in 2016 https://youtu.be/qDUsvRXPfds Called to Share “My remarks this evening are about America’s great heritage of religious liberty — and about the need for each of us to defend that heritage before it is too late,” said Elder D. Todd Christofferson of the Quorum of Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Mormon apostle was the keynote speaker at the Freedom Festival Patriotic Service in Provo, Utah, Sunday, June 26, 2016. America’s Freedom Festival is recognized as one of the country’s largest patriotic celebrations. It draws thousands of spectators every year from all 50 states and other nations. Read Elder Christofferson's full address here https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.... ----------------------------------------------------   HELP ACU SPREAD THE WORD!   Ways to subscribe to the American Conservative University Podcast Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS You can also subscribe via Stitcher FM Player Podcast Addict Tune-in Podcasts Look us up on Amazon Prime   If you like this episode head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating, a review and subscribe! People find us through our good reviews.   FEEDBACK- You can ask your questions, make comments, submit ideas for shows and lots more. Let your voice be heard. Email us at americanconservativeuniversity@americanconservativeuniversity.com Note- ACU Students and Alumni are asked to commit to donating Platelets and Plasma.  Make an Appointment Today! Call Your local Hospital or The Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767

The “Utah Advantage” is a mix of rugged individualism and compassionate communitarianism according to ‘Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community’ author Robert Putnam’s conversation with Boyd on his Therefore, What? Podcast. Boyd expands on the conversation adding some wisdom from Elder D. Todd Christofferson, an apostle in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 2020 conference address ‘Sustainable Societies” and Boyd’s own insights. Because our future depends on setting cynicism, scorn, and contempt aside and deeply connecting with our fellow travelers here on planet earth.  ‘Inside Sources with Boyd Matheson,’ Opinion Editor at Deseret News, takes you inside the latest political news and current events, providing higher ground for today's discussions. Listen live Monday through Thursday from 11 am to noon at 1160 AM and 102.7 FM, online at KSLNewsradio.com, or on the app. Listen on-demand as a podcast on your favorite platform or web browser. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.  Want more Boyd? Don’t forget to listen to his Deseret News podcast ‘Therefore, What?,’ sign up for his weekly newsletter, and follow him on Twitter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elder D. Todd Christofferson teaches an important aspect of caring for others.

"Qual a razão da Igreja" - Elder D. Todd Christofferson, Conferência Geral de Outubro de 2015.

On this episode, we discuss Elder D. Todd Christofferson's talk entitled "Sharing the Message of the Restoration and the Resurrection"! Subjects discussed: flesh and mortality, Jesus Christ as the key to our redemption, the spirit world, missionary work in the spirit world, the importance of the Book of Mormon, and our testimony of General Conference.

Religious Freedom—A Cherished Heritage to Defend | D. Todd Christoffersonhttps://youtu.be/qDUsvRXPfds Religious freedom is crucial for our nation. By being informed, speaking up, and getting involved, we can preserve religious freedom for everyone of faith. https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/d-todd... "Religious freedom is the cornerstone of peace in a world with many competing philosophies. It gives us all space to determine for ourselves what we think and believe—to follow the truth that God speaks to our hearts. While protection from government persecution is of course crucial, that is not all that religious freedom means: A robust freedom is not merely what political philosophers have referred to as the “negative” freedom to be left alone. . . . Rather, it is a much richer “positive” freedom—the freedom to live one’s religion or belief in a legal, political, and social environment that is tolerant, respectful, and accommodating of diverse beliefs. That freedom is now under fire. Although religious freedom lies at the core of what America is and what it stands for, critics now openly ask whether religion belongs in American public life at all. Some say that faithful Americans have no business speaking of their beliefs when addressing issues of public concern, even when those issues involve unmistakably moral judgments. Others condemn churches and religious organizations for expressing moral and religious perspectives on matters of public policy—especially when those perspectives conflict with secular viewpoints. Some even claim, with no sense of history, that religious people and institutions violate the constitutional separation of church and state if they bring their beliefs into the public square. A few scholars have gone so far as to argue that religion does not deserve to be tolerated, much less receive special protection. Some advocates demean as “discrimination” the long-standing right of religious organizations and schools to have faith-based standards in employment and admissions. Others resort to politically correct name-calling rather than talking about difficult topics in a spirit of mutual respect. Hurtful labels such as “bigot” or “hater” are all too common. Religious voices are at least as deserving of being heard as any others. In fact, churches and other religious organizations bring unique experiences and perspectives to public policy debates. They recognize corrosive social forces that threaten faith, family, and freedom. They know personally about the hardships of family breakdown, unemployment, poverty, drug abuse, and numerous other social ills. Why? Because they are on the front lines helping individuals and families work through these wrenching problems. When they speak out, they do so not for selfish reasons, like the special-interest groups that constantly lobby our public officials, but out of concern for the people they minister to, their families, and society itself. They bring a moral—often cautionary—voice to matters of social and public policy that we desperately need in this age of materialism, self-promotion, and disruptive change. The perspectives of churches and religious leaders make an irreplaceable contribution to our ongoing democratic conversation about how we should live together. Their voices are essential. And so are yours. If you are a person of faith, you have a critical contribution to make to our country and society. Public discussions about the common good are enriched by men and women like you who routinely put duty above convenience and conscience above personal advantage. Don’t be intimidated by those who claim that you are imposing your religious beliefs on others. In a pluralistic society, promoting one’s values for the good of society is not imposing them on others—it is putting them forward for consideration along with all others. Societies will choose and decide. Someone’s values will prevail in the end, and all of us have the right—and duty—to argue for what we believe will best serve the needs of the people and most benefit the common good. Without you, our political and social debates will lack the richness and insights needed to make wise decisions, and our nation and communities will suffer." - Elder Christofferson Elder D. Todd Christofferson was a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints when he gave this speech at the Provo 2016 Freedom Festival Patriotic Service on 26 June 2016. Follow BYU Speeches: https://www.facebook.com/byuspeeches/ https://twitter.com/BYUSpeeches?ref_s... https://www.instagram.com/byuspeeches/ https://www.pinterest.com/byuspeeches/

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Special guest, Tom Christofferson, author of, “That We May Be One - A Gay Mormon’s Perspective on Faith & Family". It wasn’t until 12 years into his relationship with his gay partner that our guest felt a desire to return to the church. With the unconditional love of his family (including his brother, Elder D. Todd Christofferson) and ward community, Tom made the long journey back to full activity, while being faced with one of the hardest decisions of his life. Host: Mary Alice Hatch

"What can we do to prepare for the Second Coming? Elder D. Todd Christofferson taught that we can prepare ourselves, we can gather the Lord's covenant people, and we can help redeem the promise of salvation made to our ancestors.

Elder D. Todd Christofferson reminded us that because Christ was resurrected, we know that what He taught is true. "Because He was resurrected, Jesus cannot have been only a carpenter, a teacher, a rabbi, or a prophet.

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Elder D. Todd Christofferson

"This great and last dispensation is building steadily to its climax." That is what Elder D. Todd Christofferson said toward the end of his General Conference talk this last April. In today's episode we're reviewing Elder Christofferson's talk and talking about how he suggests that we prepare ourselves, our families and our wards and branches for the Savior's return. Questions: 1. What does Zion mean to you? 2. What can you do now - today - to help prepare the world for Christ's return? Get all the resources mentioned in this episode at https://www.everydayconversion.com/068 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/everydayconversion/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/everydayconversion/support

Elder D. Todd Christofferson

In this conversation, Bill Turnbull from Faith Matters sits down with Tom Christofferson and Patrick Mason to discuss the Church’s reversal of its controversial November 2015 policy regarding LGBTQ couples and their children. They discuss what we know about the origins of the policy and its reversal, as well as the implications of those actions for both gay and straight Latter-day Saints, and for our understanding of how revelation occurs on important Church matters.Tom Christofferson is a devout, gay Latter-day Saint, and brother of Elder D. Todd Christofferson. Tom is author of “That We May Be One: A Gay Mormon’s Perspective on Faith and Family” published by Deseret Book.Patrick Mason is the Howard W. Hunter Chair in Mormon Studies and Dean of the School of Arts and Humanities at Claremont Graduate University. He was recently named Leonard Arrington Chair of the Mormon Studies program at Utah State University. He’s also the author of “Planted: Belief and Belonging in an Age of Doubt,” co-published by BYU’s Maxwell Institute and Deseret Book.

Elder D. Todd Christofferson

***Meant to be for Friday, March 8, 2019****I've known a few people, including myself, that struggle with knowing if it's okay to compromise our standards just a little bit in order to help someone else. I mean, we're asked to be Christ-like, are we not?! In this episode, I share something from Elder D. Todd Christofferson that actually helped me see quite clearly what the best option is, and it may surprise you! Enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Elder D. Todd Christofferson

You may have heard the Christian community talk about GUILT--that feeling of responsibility for doing something wrong, of never being quite good enough, whether real or imagined. Do Latter-day Saints feel it too? Oh, you bet! This week we tackle the big "G" word, talking less about doctrinal beliefs and more about perceived experience and how we have felt it deeply affect our personal lives and our friends near and far. Can Christianity as a whole be damaging? Is it the teachings, or the culture of the people, or both? This is our longest episode yet, so strap in, get comfy, and listen in with Jon and Steph as we talk all about this LIFE as Latter-day Saints. Featuring WOTD: HOME & VISITING TEACHING (now MINISTERING) Find us on all the things:IG and FB: @LifeWithLatterDaySaints, Twitter: @latter_daylifeEmail us: latterdaysaintlife gmail.comFor more information on The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and our beliefs, visit ChurchOfJesusChrist.org Video mentioned in the pod conversation: Pornography addiction, not just about the men. Church policy on minors being baptized when living in a household with parents of a same-sex relationship: Interview with Elder D. Todd Christofferson. Lindsey Stirling modesty criticism: Original photo from the Billboard Music Awards and response on Instagram as shared by the Deseret News.

Recently, the Deseret News and Deseret Management Corporation hosted an event at the Newseum in Washington, D.C., titled, "Integrity and Trust: Lessons from Watergate and Today." Some questioned us for convening a conversation on the principles of integrity, trust and truth in our nation’s capital – especially in a day when debates are rarely about principles and policy but are instead about fake news, alternate facts, deceptive internet influence, half-truths, bold lies and countless shades of morally relative gray. At the Deseret News we felt it was exactly the right place for this conversation to begin. Hear highlights from our event with legendary reporter Bob Woodward, Elder D. Todd Christofferson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Pew Research Center president Michael Dimock on this special edition of, Therefore, What?

A daily hour of spiritual focus. Today's title is "A Christmas Message and Invitation." First we'll hear "A Message at Christmas" from Elder D. Todd Christofferson, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In the second half, BYU professor of Education and Leadership Foundations, Dr. Scott E. Ferrin, share his Christmas message, "Christmas and Christ's Invitation to Become as a Little Child."

Interview Transcript Available Below Tom Christofferson is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who experiences same sex attraction. He is also the brother of Elder D. Todd Christofferson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Tom grew up in the church as a member, served a mission and married in the temple. His short marriage ended and he came out as gay and lived that lifestyle for many years. He started coming back to church with Bruce Larson as a bishop and David Checketts as his stake president. Tom's story is told in his book, That We May Be One: A Gay Mormon’s Perspective on Faith and Family. As leaders we can learn a lot from his experience of coming back to church and being rebaptized. Episode Highlights 6:30 Tom's story from the beginning 9:30 His story of excommunication 10:50 How his family wanted their love to be perfect as they accepted him 13:20 Bishop Bruce Larson's side of the story 16:00 Stake President David Checkett's side of the story 18:00 Bishop Larson and President Checketts did not know at first that he was related to Elder Christofferson 20:30 Sharing with the ward coucnil how to make feel Tom welcome 22:30 Response of the ward council 24:00 Tom was welcomed and loved unconditionally 29:00 Tom attended the ward for 5 years before wanting to come back to live the commandments 31:45 During the 5 years how Tom felt welcome in the ward 33:20 Everyone focused on the the relationship with Tom and not his progress 34:30 Study sessions with Tom and President Checketts 38:00 Meeting with Tom's partner 42:00 President Checketts meets with Elder Christofferson about Tom 45:00 Tom Christofferson's rebaptism 48:00 How this experience has helped Bishop Larson to be a better disciple of Jesus Christ 50:00 How this experience has helped President Checketts to be a better disciple of Jesus Christ Links That We May Be One: A Gay Mormon’s Perspective on Faith and Family Register for the North Star Leadership Session President David Checketts (far left) and the Christofferson brothers Interview Transcript LS: [00:02:30] Welcome back to the leading LDS podcast. My name is Kurt Francom and today I have the opportunity to be in beautiful downtown Salt Lake City with and really, I'm across the world and we'll explain that in just a minute. But, let's start with you, Tom. I'm in the home of Tom Christofferson. How are you? Tom: Very well, thank you. Thanks for joining us. LS: Yeah, well, I'm excited to have this opportunity. And, mainly this interview came to be as you release your book, "That We May Be One, a Gay Mormons Perspective on Faith and Family" and you've been on the interview circuit for that. Tom: It's been an interesting journey. LS: I bet it's been very fulfilling to share your faith through, through this method. Tom: It has been a unique opportunity to be able to talk about my feelings about the Savior and the journey that I feel I have been led along. LS: Yep, obviously we'll get the, the obvious things out of the way. So, your last name is Christofferson and you are Elder Christofferson's brother. Tom: And he is my brother. LS: Oh, that's right. You are becoming more and more famous through this, these interviews. Tom: So, we are a family of five sons. He is the oldest and I'm the youngest. LS: Nice. I'm the youngest too, so I can, I can empathize with that. That's right. That's right. And now, and we'll get into your story in the book a little bit, but also interviewed the other member or introduce the other members that are part of the interview. So, we're going as far as Australia to talk with President David Checketts. How are you a President Checketts? Checketts: I'm doing well. LS: Good. And now you don't live in Australia? I think many people recognize your name here in Utah, but you generally live in Connecticut. Is that right? Checketts: Yes.

Many of the greatest conflicts in our world have been attributed to religious differences. So if religion has often been attributed to the cause of conflict, is religion creating world peace, or destroying it? To answer this question we attend the Global Peace and Spiritual Life Lecture Series where the keynote speaker is Elder D. … Continue reading "Is Religion Destroying World Peace or Creating It? – with Elder D. Todd Christofferson"

As part of our series on meetings with Mormon General Authorities, we interview Meg and Jake Abhau as they relay the story of their September 2013 meeting with Mormon Apostle Elder D. Todd Christofferson.     Meg and Jake appeared on episodes 508-510 of Mormon Stories discussing their experiences in early 2013 when their 13 year old son, Jon, came out to them as gay while they were living as committed, orthodox Mormons.  During this period Meg and Jake met Tom Christofferson, brother of Mormon Apostle D. Todd Christofferson.  At the time Meg and Jake met Tom he was an excommunicated gay Mormon man living in a committed relationship for over 18 years.  After hearing the Abhau’s story, Tom graciously offered to arrange a meeting between them and his brother, Elder D. Todd Christofferson.   In this episode Meg and Jake recount in detail their 1+ hour with apostle D. Todd Christofferson, which included:   Elder D. Todd Christofferson acknowledging that the LDS Church may not be a safe place for our LGBT youth, Elder Christofferson acknowledging to Meg and Jake that personal revelation trumps revelation from Mormon leadership  (but that he would never be able to admit this publicly to church members), and Meg informing Elder Christofferson that he and other LDS leadership had/have “blood on their hands” for the way that they have mishandled LGBT issues, contributing to a modern wave of LGBT youth suicides. Meg and Jake also express their disappointment with Elder Christofferson’s role in speaking as the representative for the LDS church during the November 2015 policy decision denouncing same-sex couples as apostates, and disallowing their children from being baptised into the Mormon church.  They also discuss their respective decisions to leave the Mormon church after decades of orthodox membership.

In this episode, we discuss the talk “Abide in My Love” by Elder D. Todd Christofferson from the October 2016 General Conference. This was a dense talk with tons of ground to cover, but we unpacked as much of it as possible in our limited half hour. We discuss the potentially misleading idea of God’s love being “unconditional,” the balance between mercy and justice, and our thoughts on the Atonement. Also, this is the first episode where we’ve incorporated audio from the actual #LDSGenConf, so let us know how you liked it! Special thanks to our Kickstarter donors - Phil and Londyn LeCheminant, Andrew Astin, Ben Chandler, and a few anonymous donors. Theme music - “Homeward Bound” by Jonny Easton. References in this episode: “His Grace is Sufficient” by Brad Wilcox - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLXr9it_pbY “The Olive Press” by Truman G. Madsen - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZoJtve-ZTo Story of Tesla driver saving another driver - http://mashable.com/2017/02/16/tesla-driver-saves-another-driver/?utm_cid=mash-com-fb-main-link#2TjY.rPkGmq3 “This is Us” on NBC - http://www.nbc.com/this-is-us/episodes

Jimmy Carpenter gives some personal insights as well as quotes from Elder D. Todd Christofferson, President Uchtdorf, President Monson, and Elder Ridd of the Young Men’s General Presidency. These insights address the idea that we all face struggles and doubts, but there are ways to prepare yourself for those times, as well as provide insights […] The post RiseUp Podcast: Overcoming Struggles and Doubts appeared first on FairMormon.

On today’s episode of the "Mormon News Review," we discuss: Pope Francis’ recent interview in "America: The National Catholic Review" and possible implications for the LDS church. Two articles written by Peggy Fletcher Stack on the 20th anniversary of the September Six. Elder D. Todd Christofferson‘s devotional delivered on September 24th at BYU Idaho entitled "The Prophet Joseph Smith." Joining us are three panelists: Right: Ralph Hancock is the President of the John Adams Center for the Study of Faith, Philosophy and Public Affairs. He is also a professor of Political Science at Brigham Young University, and a former intramural basketball teammate. Center: Mark Phillips is an active member of the LDS church in Los Angeles, and a former bishop. He is a husband, a father, an attorney, a musician, and he promises not to agree with everyone. Left: Lindsay Hansen Park is a Mormon Feminist and a work-from-home mother of two in Stansbury Park. She works as Social Media director for Sunstone, hosts and founded the feministmormonhousewives podcast, and is engaged in women’s issues and global activism.

Maj: Profeter och uppenbarelse—Sometimes in life, there is no where else to turn but to God. Elder D. Todd Christofferson shares a personal experience that taught him to truly pray, recognize answers to prayers, and take life one day at a time.—Studiekurser för ungdomar

Maj: Profeter og åbenbaring—Sometimes in life, there is no where else to turn but to God. Elder D. Todd Christofferson shares a personal experience that taught him to truly pray, recognize answers to prayers, and take life one day at a time.—Materialer for unge

Mai: Profeter og åpenbaring—Sometimes in life, there is no where else to turn but to God. Elder D. Todd Christofferson shares a personal experience that taught him to truly pray, recognize answers to prayers, and take life one day at a time.—Undervisningsmateriell for ungdom

Mei: Profeten en openbaring—Sometimes in life, there is no where else to turn but to God. Elder D. Todd Christofferson shares a personal experience that taught him to truly pray, recognize answers to prayers, and take life one day at a time.—Youth Curriculum

Toukokuu: Profeetat ja ilmoitus—Sometimes in life, there is no where else to turn but to God. Elder D. Todd Christofferson shares a personal experience that taught him to truly pray, recognize answers to prayers, and take life one day at a time.—Nuorten opetusohjelma

Mei: Para Nabi dan Wahyu—Sometimes in life, there is no where else to turn but to God. Elder D. Todd Christofferson shares a personal experience that taught him to truly pray, recognize answers to prayers, and take life one day at a time.—Kurikulum Remaja

May: Prophets and Revelation—Sometimes in life, there is no where else to turn but to God. Elder D. Todd Christofferson shares a personal experience that taught him to truly pray, recognize answers to prayers, and take life one day at a time.—Youth Curriculum

Me: Perofeta ma Faaaliga—Sometimes in life, there is no where else to turn but to God. Elder D. Todd Christofferson shares a personal experience that taught him to truly pray, recognize answers to prayers, and take life one day at a time.—Mataupu Aoaoina a le Autalavou

Have you received him?  There’s more to it then hands on your head! Might you consider the following talks as you go through this podcast and study what it takes to truly receive the Gift of the Holy Ghost. Elder Bednar -“Ye Must Be Born Again” – http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2007/04/ye-must-be-born-again?lang=eng&query=born+again+(name%3a%22David+A.+Bednar%22) Elder D. Todd Christofferson – “Born Again” […] The post 009: Receive the Holy Ghost appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.