Bishopric Goes Viral with Hilarious Billy Joel Cover on Returning to Church
October 9, 2020
The Highland 19th Ward Bishopric has a great plan to get everyone back in Church: a brilliant parody video by its bishopric.
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Coronavirus: Finding Light in Tribulation
March 31, 2020
A Latter-day Saint healthcare worker’s insights into the panic and reaction to coronavirus.
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.
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.
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.
Kuwait Grants Official Recognition to Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
April 3, 2019
[dropcap]S[/dropcap]ome might be surprised to learn of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ presence in the Middle East, given the social and political
Church to Produce Fewer Styles of Printed Scriptures
March 27, 2019
[dropcap]I[/dropcap]n an attempt to “simplify” the process of printing scriptures, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced a reduction in the available
EP 414 – When a Spouse Leaves the Church: Navigating Mixed-Faith Marriage
March 5, 2019
How do you navigate a relationship when your spouse leaves the Church? Allan and Kattie Mount of the Marriage on a Tightrope podcast join us to discuss.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Drops LDS.org Domain
March 5, 2019
At long last, the day has come. RIP LDS.org – 1998-2019
The Convert Files: Asking Questions and Creating Safe Spaces in Our Learning
December 11, 2018
By creating safe spaces in our classes and worship, through active learning and engaged teachers, questions can help us grow and learn on the Gospel path.
The Convert Files: Do We Truly Preach of Christ? – Measuring References to the Savior in Sacrament Meeting
November 1, 2018
We say we preach of Christ, but some unofficial survey work done across a few wards suggests that we might not do it as much as we realize.
Family Leaves Doubting Prospective Missionary at Bryce Canyon: Why Are We Supporting the Parents?
July 20, 2017
Kaydin Alabbas told his parents he wasn’t going to the MTC. Their response was to abandon him in the desert. And this is being treated as a good thing.
With “Orion,” David Archuleta Is Growing Up And Thinking Deeply About Stuff
June 9, 2017
David Archuleta leaves behind the saccharinized pop of his youth on Orion, and discovers something more, something transformative.
Jana Riess Is Wrong about Profanity
March 1, 2017
In an attempt to explain the value of profanity at the Women’s March, the author misses the bigger picture.
Baptisms, Christmas and Sisyphus
December 8, 2016
Where Greek mythology, French literature and my Mormon faith come together in time for Christmas.
Book of Mormon Lesson 46: “By Faith All Things Are Fulfilled”
December 1, 2016
http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/p/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/SSB_BoM_EP46_By_Faith_All_Things_Are_Fulfilled1.mp3Podcast (sunday-school-bonanza): Play in new window | Download (Duration: 16:55 — 31.6MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Podcasts | RSSEther
Book of Mormon Lesson 44: “I Speak unto You As If Ye Were Present”
November 17, 2016
http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/p/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/SSB_BoM_EP44_I_Speak_unto_You_As_If_Ye_Were_Present1.mp3Podcast (sunday-school-bonanza): Play in new window | Download (Duration: 15:41 — 29.3MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Podcasts | RSSMormon
LDS.org Updates Article on Suicide
September 2, 2016
The Church is getting more involved in suicide prevention.
Book of Mormon Lesson 32: “They Did Obey-Every Word of Command with Exactness”
August 18, 2016
http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/p/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/SSB_BoM_EP32_They_Did_Obey_Every_Word_of_Command_with_Exactness1.mp3Podcast (sunday-school-bonanza): Play in new window | Download (28.2MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Podcasts | RSSAlma 53-58—Stripling warriors! Basically,
Book of Mormon Lesson 29: “Give Ear to My Words”
July 27, 2016
http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/p/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/SSB_BoM_EP29_Give_Ear_to_My_Words_1.mp3Podcast (sunday-school-bonanza): Play in new window | Download (29.6MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Podcasts | RSSAlma 36-39—Alma sits down
Book of Mormon Lesson 28: “The Word Is in Christ unto Salvation”
July 21, 2016
http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/p/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/SSB_BoM_EP28_The_Word_Is_in_Christ_unto_Salvation_1.mp3Podcast (sunday-school-bonanza): Play in new window | Download (29.9MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Podcasts | RSSAlma 32-34—Alma gives his
Book of Mormon Lesson 26: “Converted unto the Lord”
July 8, 2016
http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/p/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/SSB_BoM_EP26_Converted_unto_the_Lord1.mp3Podcast (sunday-school-bonanza): Play in new window | Download (25.2MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Podcasts | RSSAlma 23-29—The sons of
Please Learn the Church’s Name
June 7, 2016
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has a somewhat tricky name from a grammar standpoint. So let’s stop messing it up.
Pressing the Testimony Reset Button
March 22, 2016
“Because of my imperfections, I was certain God would never bless me, or never answer any of my prayers because those are only things he does for righteous people.”
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.
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.
The Gospel Isn’t About Avoiding Trials, It’s About Healing from Them – Mormon Thought of the Day
October 28, 2014
Often we pray for the symptom of the trial to go away, that’s our focus, but the gospel isn’t there to take away the pain, so much as it’s there to heal us from it.
“In the Name of Thy Son…” – The Way You Are Ending Your Talk or Testimony Is Wrong
October 27, 2014
Dear Everyone, Mine is a simple concern, and I hope to convey it in a way that is both inoffensive and constructive. For while I
Not My Will, But Thine, Be Done – Christ’s Easter
April 20, 2014
How do we have our own will swallowed up in the Father’s, jut as Christ did? Christ’s ministry is full of answers to our queries. He is the perfect example.
Sin Does Not Make You Stronger
February 10, 2014
“Sin has made me stronger, for I know the evil firsthand.” I hear this approach from many people nowadays, and it is wrong. Sin does not strengthen us.
The Misnomered Mormon “War on Masturbation” Video
February 4, 2014
BYU-Idaho’s “War on Masturbation” video isn’t about masturbation. It’s about pornography addiction. Why is the Internet so confused about this?
“Not My Will, But Thine, Be Done”
March 30, 2013
As we commemorate our risen Lord this Easter, let us reflect on how we, through perfection in Christ, can align our will with that of the Father.
Work and Other Novelties
May 11, 2012
By Geoff Openshaw As a young man, I played with Legos. A lot. I was rarely content with building Lego sets according to the instructions
The Savior – The Greatest Gift of All
December 22, 2011
It’s time to reflect on the real reason for Christmas – the Savior Lord Jesus Christ
Save Al’s Arm
August 3, 2010
Hey friends, As you may know, half of the TWiM team, Mr. Al, broke his arm last week and required surgery to fix his trashed