Tabernacle Choir Unveils Bad New Logo
April 24, 2020
A logo so pointless, it requires excessive explanation.
Category: Mormon Culture
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.
October 2019 General Conference Rumor Roundup
September 29, 2019
The rumors are true – or are they?!
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.
Building Cleanup Dirties My Faith in People
May 5, 2019
Leaving wards and branches in charge of their own building cleanup is fraught with complications and missed opportunities.
Save the Date! Everyone Is Invited to President Nelson’s 95th Birthday Soiree!
March 14, 2019
A fitting event for a man who acts like he’s not a day over 65.
Whitewashing the Church: How We Erase the Voice of Latter-day Saints Abroad
March 12, 2019
We are a global people, not an American people exporting our values to others.
Latter-day Saint Video Vault: ‘Cipher in the Snow’ Asks Us to Remember the One
March 1, 2019
Latter-day Saint Video Vault celebrates decades of uplifting, funny, weird, and sometimes cringe-worthy Mormon-related videos, most of which are now found on YouTube. Join Jared
The Convert Files: New Garments For Men Are Available, Let Us Rejoice!
February 28, 2019
Long ignored in the discussion on new developments in temple garment materials, men are finally having their day!
The Convert Files: A Convert’s Survival Guide to Latter-day Saint Potlucks
January 23, 2019
If you are a convert to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, you know how much of a culture shock it can be to experience your first ward potluck.
Female Latter-day Saint Missionaries Worldwide Allowed to Wear Pants… With Some Caveats
December 20, 2018
Updating a policy from 2016, female Latter-day Saint missionaries across all 407 missions will have the choice to wear pants when working.
EP 407 – I Would Happily Destroy Her
December 20, 2018
How involved can you be with another religion without crossing the line into official apostasy? Why is Deseret Book dropping “Mormon” titles?
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: Sing It Like You Mean It!
November 30, 2018
As convert, I sometimes miss the more upbeat praise music, or revival style music that I grew up with.
There Are No More “Less Active” Latter-day Saints, According to Church Materials
October 24, 2018
Every now and then, Latter-day Saints engage in some good old fashioned lexicon purging.
In ‘Jane and Emma’, A History Worth Revisiting
October 12, 2018
The new Jane and Emma movie showcases the strength of a sisterhood between two early saints amid racial and gender battles still being waged today.
Latter-day STET: A Copy Editor’s Thoughts on the Church’s Name Style Suggestions
August 17, 2018
Eschewing the term “Mormonism” in favor of clunkier, if correct, uses will prove difficult for journalists and PR efforts.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Abandons “Mormon” Branding
August 17, 2018
We are Mormons no more.
The Cookie-Cutter LDS Meetinghouse Is A Design Triumph
November 14, 2017
I admit I always felt disappointed by the sameness and essential blandness of LDS meetinghouses. Then I realized that is their greatest strength.
Lindsey Stirling to Join This Season of “Dancing With the Stars,” Show Shoulders
September 6, 2017
Everyone’s favorite fusion violinist, Lindsey Stirling, will join Dancing With the Stars alongside a bunch of lesser talents. Except Drew Scott.
With “A Letter To Mormons,” A Reminder About The Dangers Of Being Insular And Exclusive
August 10, 2017
There’s a major downside to being the majority cultural group if exclusiveness is not kept in check.
Episode #368 – Fear the Walking Dwayne
June 21, 2017
Who’s correct when a Mormon priesthood leader cuts off a testimony used as a coming out? Should a bishop’s release take over sacrament meeting? Join us!
VidAngel Is Back, But It Still Might Not Last
June 14, 2017
By restreaming content from Amazon and Netflix, VidAngel’s new service will attract many. But it remains in a legal grey area.
New #PrinceofPeace Video Released
March 20, 2017
This year’s #PrinceofPeace Easter campaign encourages us to find those who are examples of Christlike attributes.
Let’s Stop Shaming Elaine S. Dalton
March 2, 2017
The former Young Women General President came under fire for allegedly assuming Women’s March participants lacked virtue.
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.
Studio C Visits Conan, Talks Clean Comedy
February 8, 2017
Cast members of BYUtv’s popular sketch series dropped by Conan to discuss making quality entertainment for families while remaining funny.
Remember the Controversy When the Mormon Church Purchased a Salt Lake City Street? It’s Happening Again – in Manti
February 2, 2017
Manti says it’s a good deal. Free speech advocates condemn plans to privatize a local road.
Baptisms, Christmas and Sisyphus
December 8, 2016
Where Greek mythology, French literature and my Mormon faith come together in time for Christmas.
Stop It with the R-Rated Movies Thing
November 7, 2016
DON’T. WATCH. R-RATED. MOVIES. Mormon leaders have never asked us to draw a line int he sand based on a secular ratings system. They have a Better Source.
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.
LDS Church Joins Snapchat, Allowing Spiritual Moments to Disappear in 10 Seconds
September 8, 2016
But will the Mormon Church fully utilize Snapchat to its awesomeness?
How to Use Pokemon Go to Live the Gospel
July 13, 2016
Pokemon Go has captured the hearts and minds of a generation, and now it can capture your sweet spirit.
Dear Salt Lake: There’s More than One Baseball Team in LA’s Media Market
July 5, 2016
The Dodgers have spent years welcoming General Authorities and Officers to throw the first pitch, but the Angels? Not so much.
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.”
In Search of Latter-day Unicorns: The Mormon Stay-at-Home-Dad
March 16, 2016
Reconciling being a stay-at-home dad with the Proclamation on the Family
A Look Back at the “A Savior Is Born” Campaign
March 1, 2016
A look back at the Church’s most recent Christmas campaign.
Uh Oh, There Might Be Coffee in Your Coke
March 1, 2016
Caffeine is added to soda and energy drinks, but guess where that caffeine came from?