Episode #283 – My Body Is OK But I Need to Work on My Abs
July 7, 2015
Our memories of Pres. Boyd K. Packer; new push for Sabbath observance; Kate Kelly out at Ordain Women; Bryce Harper gets nude; and more!
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Two Ways Elder Boyd K. Packer Changed My Life
July 5, 2015
Some counsel resonates with us more than others, and Boyd K. Packer shared two things that shaped my life
Mormon Apostle President Boyd K. Packer Dies at 90 Years Old
July 3, 2015
Roughly a month after the passing of Elder L. Tom Perry, President Boyd K. Packer of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles has passed away at the age of 90.
Mormon Leaders Encourage Improved Sabbath Observance
July 2, 2015
In a new training video, top Mormon leaders discuss how Latter-day Saints can improve Sabbath observance why why the Sabbath is important
Mormon Ward Council to Plan Sunday Services
June 15, 2015
The Church has officially asked local Mormon leaders to have the entire ward council play a role in planning weekly sacrament meetings.
LDS.org’s Stock Photo Library is Everything
June 10, 2015
The Church’s website contains a treasure trove of stock images, many of which are uplifting. Unfortunately, a bunch of them are unintentionally hilarious.
Episode #278 – Take the “L” Train
June 3, 2015
Elder L. Tom Perry passes away, so let’s talk about our memories of Elder Perry and what to expect going forward. Also, Steve Soelberg calls in!
Mormon Apostle Elder L. Tom Perry Dies at 92
May 30, 2015
Beloved Mormon apostle Elder L. Tom Perry Dies at 92
Elder L. Tom Perry’s Health Worsens, Thanks Members and Friends
May 29, 2015
An update on the health of beloved Mormon apostle Elder L. Tom Perry
Woman Threatens to Jump from LDS Church Office Building
May 27, 2015
A woman scaled the plexiglass barrier of the Church Office Building’s 26th floor observation deck and threatened to jump, according to officials.
Goodbye MLS, Hello LCR
May 25, 2015
The long-awaited switch from MLS to web-based Leadership and Clerk Resources (LCR) is upon us.
Get Ready, Kyrgyzstan! New Central Eurasian LDS Mission Slated to Open in July
April 25, 2015
Come July 1, 2015, there will be an all-new Central Eurasian Mission of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Why Is Weekly Priesthood Meeting the Worst Hour of Your Week?
March 30, 2015
Let’s face it: our third hour priesthood meetings are often a joke. Why should we settle for this? We should make priesthood meeting excellent.
How To Make Ward Council – Or Any Other Meeting – A Revelatory Experience
March 20, 2015
Many have a love/hate relationship with ward council and other meetings. Here’s how to be effective in ward council and turn it into a positive experience.
The Folly of LDS Church Financial Transparency
March 1, 2015
Why should anyone care if the LDS Church engages in greater financial transparency? Is there really anything to be gained?
First Latter-day Saint Stake Created in Mozambique
February 18, 2015
[dropcap]L[/dropcap]ike much of Africa, Mozambique (Moçambique in its official Portuguese) has seen its growth in Latter-day Saint membership increase substantially in recent years after plateauing in
Thomas S. Monson Isn’t Dead
February 2, 2015
Rumors swirled earlier today that Thomas S. Monson, President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, had died. He hasn’t.
Mormon Disciplinary Councils Aren’t About Sin
January 23, 2015
Mormon disciplinary councils have made headlines, notably with Kate Kelly and John Dehlin. But these councils aren’t about sin. They are about change.
Kate Kelly and John Dehlin Write About Excommunication
December 3, 2014
John Dehlin and Kate Kelly resurface to talk about excommunication or the lack thereof.
LDS Church Adds Email List Functionality to LDS.org Accounts
November 26, 2014
You can now manage multiple email lists from your LDS.org account. Let us show you how.
Are Mormon Institutes Failing?
November 25, 2014
A new YouTube video goes after the alleged shortcomings of the Mormon Institute program and CES as a whole.
Mormon President Thomas S. Monson Summoned to British Court? The Facts
February 5, 2014
Mormon Church President Thomas S. Monson has received summons to a UK court on allegations of fraud. Get the truth here and avoid the rumors.
The 2013 Christmas Devotional Lacked the First Presidency – And Was Worse for It
December 12, 2013
2013 saw a change in the format for the Church’s Christmas devotional. I propose reinstating as the First Presidency Christmas Devotional. Find out why.
A Mormon Missionary Is Murdered in Mexico – All Quiet from Salt Lake
September 20, 2013
Mormon missionary found dead in Mexico, either murder or suicide. Companion a prime suspect. No word on anything from Salt Lake.
Happy Birthday, President Monson!
August 21, 2013
Happy Birthday to President Thomas S. Monson! 86 years young!