Tooele Valley Utah Temple Gets a New Location and a New Name
January 19, 2021
The Deseret Peak Utah Temple isn’t particularly close to Deseret Peak.
Author: Mark Brendanawicz
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More Temples Close, BYU Graduation and Women’s Conference Canceled in Response to Coronavirus
March 12, 2020
There will be no commencement ceremony for BYU grads, Women’s Conference is off, and more temples have shut their doors in response to coronavirus.
LDS Church Launches New Abuse Protection Training for Leaders of Youth and Children
August 16, 2019
The training will be required for all ward and stake leadership, as well as others.
I’m a Recent Convert. Here’s Why Allowing Missionaries More Contact with Home Matters to Me.
February 22, 2019
When your family barely understood your new religion, the idea of leaving on a mission and having minimal contact with home was unneverving. Not anymore.
Please, Stop Announcing Your Social Media Fast
October 11, 2018
Are we so vain that we think people need to know that we’re not sharing some filtered image? We’re not competing with anyone to merit Christ’s grace.
October 2018 General Conference Tie Tracker
October 4, 2018
Join us for a fabled General Conference tradition, where we catalog every choice of tie throughout the entire weekend, and then offer keen insights.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Abandons “Mormon” Branding
August 17, 2018
We are Mormons no more.
Temple Predictions – April 2018 General Conference
March 30, 2018
What will a new Church president and a new year bring? More temples? We hope so. See how our predictions match up with yours.
The Church Wants You to Buy New Garments Once per Year
March 13, 2018
A new card enclosed with temple garments suggests the material might wear out after a year.
LDS Church Announces New Garment Style for Women
January 24, 2018
Women looking for a bit more comfort and breathability with their temple garments might be excited about this one.
Hamilton New Zealand Mormon Temple to Close for Renovations
January 19, 2018
The closure will mean approximately 6% of the world’s temples are closed for long-term renovations. New Zealand’s temple is among the church’s oldest.
General Conference Tie Tracker, October 2017
September 23, 2017
A noble tradition continues as we analyze the neckwear and blouseware choices of General Conference speakers with our General Conference Tie Tracker!
Did Mormons Aspire to Be a “White and Delightsome” People in a Literal Sense?
September 18, 2017
A new book by Max Perry Mueller explores the history of Mormons’ attempts to find purity in whiteness. But how does that reflect today?
Mormon Church Rebuffs Utah Medical Marijuana Push
June 28, 2017
But the reasons for preaching caution are not as based in morality as you might think.
Mormon Temple Predictions, April 2017
March 29, 2017
A fun and informative exercise in predicting the announcement of temples, sans revelation but with cheeky humor!
Episode #362 – L’Imposteur!
February 21, 2017
We are true to our word. We challenged you to record your own episode of This Week in Mormons, and you responded. We give you: GREG!
Guatemala Mission President Reportedly Detained over Fatal Auto Accident
February 21, 2017
President EJ Caffaro of the Guatemala City South Mission was involved in a fatal motorcycle accident in the city of Jalapa.
Episode #357 – David Archuleta Is a Yes Man
December 7, 2016
Christmas is in full swing! Thoughts on the Christmas Devotional, ward Christmas parties, and James the Mormon. Also, immodest art at BYU-Idaho.
The “Friend” Gets Friendlier | 5 Upcoming Changes to the LDS Kids Magazine
November 22, 2016
The 2017 version of the Friend will include more calls to action and a renewed focus on preteens.