Church Announces Youth Theme for 2021
September 1, 2020
In a letter to leaders dated August 27th , the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced its youth theme for the year 2021.
Author: Jeff Borders
A Call to Rescue: Operation Underground Railroad Ambassadors
August 25, 2020
Human trafficking is the 3rd largest international crime, behind illegal drugs and arms trafficking. Operation Underground Railraod aims to stop that.
Church Announces Virtual Music Festival for Youth
July 28, 2020
Do you hear that? That’s the sound of musicians warming up for the Virtual Youth Music Festival hosted by the Church. Mark your calendars now!
Where Can I Turn For Peace?
July 28, 2020
Where Can I Turn For Peace is brought to life in this wonderful arrangement from James and Chelsea Stevens, featuring the Bonner Family.
The Convert Files: Latter-day Saint Myths, Busted
July 8, 2020
Myths, especially those surrounding our faith, are fairly common. And there is always someone who wants to tell you what you or your church believes.
Latter-day Saint YouTuber Makes Obstacle Course for Bird Feeder-Robbing Squirrels
June 2, 2020
Okay, I know what you are thinking. Why do I need to know about squirrel proof bird feeders? Mark Rober, answers just that question.
BYU Vocal Point Makes “The Climb”
May 15, 2020
Move over Miley, here comes BYU Vocal Point! The guys from Vocal Point are geared up and ready to make “The Climb” on their newest album.
Quarantine Entertainment Round-Up: Latter-day Saint Edition
May 4, 2020
Some of our favorite Latter-day Saint YouTubers have continued to work hard to release content during their quarantine, bringing us some joy.
Coronavirus: Finding Light in Tribulation
March 31, 2020
A Latter-day Saint healthcare worker’s insights into the panic and reaction to coronavirus.
Latter-day Music: Come Unto Jesus w/ Madilyn Page and the Nashville Tribute Band
February 6, 2020
A new pair of videos released two days apart from Nashville Tribute Band and Madilyn Paige, bring their best versions of the message, “Come unto Jesus.”
The Convert Files: Are We Missing Great Praise Music?
January 29, 2020
No one told me to abandon the praise music of my teenage life, but I didn’t see anything comparable in our Latter-day Saint culture. So goodbye it went.
The Convert Files: Acronym Mania!
January 7, 2020
Acronyms are everywhere in Latter-day Saint culture. Let’s learn about them, or at least discuss whether we should have them in the first place.
2019 Latter-day Saint Year in Review
December 31, 2019
2019 has been an awesome year. Get caught up on everything that happened for Latter-day Saints before heading into 2020.
Elenyi – “Delivrans Ou Nou Bezwen” / “Deliver Us”
December 3, 2019
The sisters of Elenyi visit Haitin with a beautiful cover of Delibrans Ou Nou Bezwen.
Relative Race Season 6: Day 10 – The Grand Prix Finale
December 3, 2019
After spending nine days meeting new family, the remaining teams go head-to-head in a blazing grand prix finale. Who will win $50,000?
Movie Review: ‘The Other Side of Heaven 2 – Fire of Faith’
November 26, 2019
Everyone is excited to revisit to revisit the story of John Groberg – except Anne Hathaway – but is it worth the wait?
Relative Race Season 6: Day 9 – That’s Rather Tasty
November 26, 2019
The teams eat some awful food, and ray is able to complete is family tree. Who will remain for the finale?
Church Updates Latter-day Saint Missionary Handbook
November 19, 2019
The Handbook governs how missionaries behave among fellow missionaries, their families, and the public.
Relative Race Season 6: Day 8 – *Nsync (And Not the Band)
November 15, 2019
One team is eliminated, but they get to use their golden ticket to visit one last relative.
The Convert Files: Do I Make A Difference In My Calling?
November 10, 2019
I remember being called as an Elders Quorum President. I was relatively young and inexperienced. I wondered, are you being serious?
Relative Race Season 6: Day 7 – You’re a Sassy Goat!
November 10, 2019
If you thought the first half of RR Season 6 was emotional, day 7 promises to bring more emotions. Two teams have 2 strikes. Will they be sent home?
Relative Race Season 6: Day 6 – Let’s All Go to the Movies
November 1, 2019
The quest continues.
Relative Race Season 6: Day 5 – Sumo and Sushi
October 29, 2019
We are halfway into the adventure that is Relative Race, and this season has kept the trend of great story telling, family connections and amusing teams.
Relative Race Season 6: Day 4 – Go-Kart Madness
October 18, 2019
Day 4 of Relative Race is here with more family connections and some early morning shenanigans from the teams. Dance party anyone?
Relative Race Season 6: Day 3 Recap – Baby Talk
October 8, 2019
It’s day 3 of Relative Race and the teams are well underway on their individual journeys of family discovery. New challenges and discoveries await.
Relative Race Season 6: Episode 2 Recap – Have Fun Stormin’ the Castle!
October 3, 2019
The teams face challenges like never before, and meet family they couldn’t imagine.
Relative Race Season 6: Episode 1 Recap – Formula One Racing
September 25, 2019
Season 6 of Relative Race is off with a bang, as the teams gather at Virginia International Raceway, ready to meet their relatives and compete for $50,000.
The Convert Files: Driving in the Dark
September 20, 2019
How often do we drive along using borrowed light? Is it only when the darkness comes that we turn on our own lights?
Saints of North Carolina to Celebrate Rededication of Raleigh Temple with a 5K Run
August 28, 2019
You may have heard of the Color Run, the Dirty Dash, or the Tough Mudder, but one Stake in Raleigh North Carolina is putting a new spin on the 5K run.
Bursting the Musical Bubble: An Interview With Rapper and Latter-day Saint Colby Ferrin
August 14, 2019
Latter-day Saints seem to have a prejudice against rap. Colby Ferrin his hoping to change that.
New “Come, Follow Me” Resources Make Your Personal Study Even Easier
August 5, 2019
For those like me who are looking for some additional FREE resources to help in their Come Follow Me study, look no further, I’ve got a couple for you.
Latter-day Saint Youth Theme For 2020 Announced
August 5, 2019
Although further details of the new youth program have yet to be announced, at least we have a theme!
The Convert Files: Speaking in Tongues
July 23, 2019
That’s not speaking in tongues, it just sounds like you are saying gibberish,” I thought as I listened to the pastor babble on the stage in front of me.
Latter-day Mixtape: Ryan Shupe – “Feel the Same Way”
July 19, 2019
What do the mandolin, skipping down the beach, and a bald man have in common? The answer, Ryan Shupe’s latest music video.
JK Studios Brings the Funny
July 11, 2019
To bring the funny, or not to bring, that is the question. JK Studios had an opportunity to do just that on NBC’s new show, Bring the Funny.
Latter-day Mixtape: Nadia Khristean – “Keep Us Safe”
July 2, 2019
Just in time for Independence Day, Latter-day Saint artist Nadia Khristean has released a new video honoring military veterans.
Latter-day Mixtape: Alex Boyé – “Still Breathing”
June 24, 2019
“Still Breathing” resonates deeply for many who have faced, are facing, or have family members who have felt the debilitating effects of mental illness.
The Convert Files: Preparing for and Learning about the Temple
June 24, 2019
[dropcap]”Y[/dropcap]ou do know what they do in the temple, don’t you?” I can’t tell you how often I heard that after I joined the Church.
The Convert Files: Down with Stake Youth Dances!
June 15, 2019
Truly, what is the point of a stake youth dance? Does it have a worthy purpose, and if so, is it serving it?
Relative Race Season 5, Day 10 Recap: The Final Showdown
May 21, 2019
[dropcap]W[/dropcap]ow, what a great season of Relative Race this has been. 10 days ago, the teams started out in the Gateway to the West, St.