October 2019 General Conference Rumor Roundup
September 29, 2019
The rumors are true – or are they?!
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Expect New Temples and Announcements at October 2019 General Conference, says President Russell M. Nelson
September 1, 2019
President Russell M. Nelson confirmed new temples and other announcements, but what could those announcements be?
EP 418 – Time Is Running Out
April 8, 2019
It’s time for our General Confernece roundup, featuring Geoff Openshaw, Kurt Francom, Tiffany Hales, and Arianne Smith. Conference!
President Russell M. Nelson Announces Eight New Temples, Major Renovations for Early Utah Temples
April 7, 2019
The announcement brings the total number of temples to 209 and calls into question whether the history in Utah’s pioneer temples will be preserved.
April 2019 General Conference Tie Tracker!
April 5, 2019
A General Conference Tradition continues with the umpteenth iteration of our Tie Tracker! Who wore it best?!
Temple Predictions – April 2019 General Conference
April 2, 2019
Just how many temples will President Nelson announce during General Conference? Join us for our beloved temple predictions!
What I Hope to Hear About at General Conference
March 29, 2019
As a missionary, I taught that prophets spoke to us abotu Christ every six months. I’d love to get back to that.
EP 417 – Tell Me About This ‘Frappuccino’
March 25, 2019
If the Word of Wisdom changes, will you start drinking coffee? New seminary curriculum. President Nelson’s amazing 95th birthday party!
2018: A Latter-day Saint (Once Mormon) Year in Review
December 30, 2018
By all accounts 2018 was a whirlwind of a year for Latter-day Saints. So it’s only fitting to take a look back at the stories and news that shaped our year.
5 Sermons on Gratitude You Need To Get In The Right Spirit This Thanksgiving
November 20, 2018
Thanksgiving seems to have been getting a lot of hate lately, more than the normal naysaying that springs up during this time of year while
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.
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.
Episode #398 – Not to Be Pedantic…
October 8, 2018
Are you prepared for the most epic General Conference debrief the world has ever seen? Good, because Al and Geoff are bringing it to you with aplomb.
President Russell M. Nelson Announces 12 New Latter-day Saint Temples
October 7, 2018
President Russell M. Nelson Announces 12 New Latter-day Saints Temples
Two-Hour Church Is Here, as Is “Home-Centered Church”
October 6, 2018
The rumors were true. Well, some of them.
October Surprise: World Famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir to Change Its Name
October 5, 2018
After nearly two centuries, America’s Choir is adopting a new name.
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.
Temple Predictions – October 2018
October 3, 2018
Gather ’round the website everyone, for ’tis time to predict the locations of new temples to be announced this General Conference
The Latest Rumor about a Two-Hour Church Block Will Blow Your Mind
October 2, 2018
With General Conference just around the corner, and coming of the heels of one of the more consequential General Conferences in recent memory, the (formerly)
Episode #391 – Nelson Drops the Mic
April 2, 2018
The TWiM Sisters, Kurt Francom of LeadingLDS, and Wes Eggett of Talks on Talks join us to unpack a very busy and exciting general conference, including the new Ministering effort, new apostles, new temples, and combined priesthood quorums.
Mormon Church Announces New Temples in Argentina, India, Nicaragua, the Philippines, Utah, Virginia, and Russia
April 1, 2018
The announcement of seven new temples drew gasps from those in attendance in the Conference Center.
Gerrit W. Gong and Ulisses Soares Sustained as New Members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
March 31, 2018
General Conference started with a bang, calling the first apostles of Asian and Latin descent.
April 2018 General Conference Tie Tracker
March 30, 2018
It’s time to assess the fashion choices of General Conference. Does it matter? Of course not. Should we do it anyway? Duh.
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.
General Priesthood Meeting and General Women’s Meeting to Be Held Once Per Year
October 27, 2017
In a move to simplify the approach to General Conference, Priesthood and Women’s meetings will alternate slots every six months.
The Touching Reason Elder Robert D. Hales Wore the Same Tie Every General Conference
October 10, 2017
After years of pointing out Elder Hales’ neckwear choice consistency in General Conference, it turns out there is MUCH more to the story.
Episode #379 – Ballard v MLMs: Dawn of Finance
October 4, 2017
Time to recap General Conference! Which talks were your favorite? Also, Elder Robert D. Hales passes away. We remember one of the greats.
President Thomas S. Monson Will Not Attend General Conference
September 28, 2017
For the first time since 1994, a President of the Church will not be present at any sessions of General Conference.
Temple Predictions – October 2017 General Conference
September 28, 2017
Once more we play our dangerous game. In the April 2017 General Conference we crushed it on temple predictions. Will we repeat?
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!
LDS Church Nixes Teachings of Presidents of Church Manuals for Priesthood and Relief Society, Introduces New “Come, Follow Me” Program
August 25, 2017
Priesthood and Relief Society will not get a manual for still-living Thomas S. Monson next year, instead adopting the “Come, Follow Me” curriculum.
US Congregational Growth Among Mormons Dips Substantially
May 17, 2017
The first four months of 2017 say the smallest number of organizations of new LDS congregations in years. But that’s not the whole story.
General Conference Tie Tracker, April 2017
March 30, 2017
Revel with us as we assess the merits of neckwear sartorial choices during General Conference!
How General Conference Tackles Live Translation
March 30, 2017
Behind the scenes of every General Conference is an army of translators providing speakers’ remarks in 94 languages.
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 #348 – General Conference: Unboxed
October 6, 2016
Didn’t spend enough hours with General Conference? Spend one more hour with us for our General Conference recap. Also, so-called Mormon Leaks.
186th Semiannual General Conference Tie Tracker
October 1, 2016
Join us throughout General Conference as we keep the tradition alive and analyze the neckwear of General Conference speakers.
Temple Announcement Predictions: 186th Semiannual General Conference
September 30, 2016
Where will new Mormon Temples be announced during the October 2016 Semiannual General Conference? Come play the game with us.
Episode #322 – Hot Refugee Talk
April 6, 2016
Our semiannual General Conference recap and analysis podcast. You won’t want to miss it! Faith! Repentance! Refugee love! Hope! Holland! All the feels!
186th Annual General Conference Tie Tracker
April 2, 2016
A seminannual tradition continues, and our necks will be the better for it.