EP 528 – Congressman Ben McAdams
May 3, 2021
Ben McAdams represented Utah’s 4th district in the U.S. House of Representatives. He’s a Latter-day Saint and a Democrat. Hear his story.
Author: Geoff Openshaw
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Missionaries Who Refuse Vaccination Will Serve in Home Countries
April 23, 2021
Aligning with a policy regarding other vaccination requirements, missionaries looking to serve abroad must receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Church Historic Sites to Reopen in May
April 22, 2021
22 sites will reopen in some capacity to the public starting in May.
Church Announces 20 New Temples around the World
April 4, 2021
President Nelson announced an unprecedented number of new temples at the close of General Conference.
April 2021 General Conference Tie Tracker
April 2, 2021
A tradition now entering its 10th year and rooted in excellence will show us who truly dominates General Conference – by judging fashion.
EP 523 – Temple Predictions: The Podcast Trois!
April 1, 2021
Our greatest exercise in audio temple prognostication. Ever.
Latter-day Saint Temple Predictions – April 2021
March 26, 2021
The temples are coming! But where, o’ where, shall they be?
Church Will Now Try to Preserve Manti Temple Murals
March 24, 2021
There’s now a chance Minverva Teichert’s beautiful murals in the Manti Temple will be preserved for future generations to enjoy.
Salt Lake and Manti Temples to End Live Sessions, Have Historic Murals Removed Permanently
March 12, 2021
Two of the Church’s more historic temples are about to get a little less historic.
Mission President in Philippines Passes Away Unexpectedly
March 10, 2021
President Giovanni Pelin Pangan of the Philippines Iloilo Mission died on March 9.
The Hill Cumorah Pageant Is Over Forever
March 9, 2021
Originally slated to end in 2021, the Hill Cumorah Pageant won’t see its final production because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tabernacle Choir Postpones Heritage Tour to 2022
March 7, 2021
Already postponed once, the Tabernacle Choir’s Heritage Tour won’t take place until 2022 at the earliest.
Rendering Released for Syracuse Utah Temple
February 16, 2021
Utah’s 10,000th temple now has a look!
EP 514 – Noelle Pikus-Pace
February 1, 2021
Olympian Noelle Pikus-Pace has used goals to overcome trials, judgmental church culture, and physical injury, all with an eye toward faith.
Enjoy These Photos of Bernie Sanders in Front of Prominent Latter-day Saint Locations
January 21, 2021
The internet’s favorite meme of Bernie Sanders meets Latter-day Saint culture.
Location and Design of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Temple Released
January 19, 2021
Pennsylvania’s second temple will fill a huge hole in the temple accessibility map.
Rendering Released, Location Announced for Tallahassee Florida Temple
January 14, 2021
Florida’s 3rd temple will serve the far-flung Saints of the Panhandle region.
Temple Endowment Covenants Added to General Handbook
January 11, 2021
We can be more open about the temple endowment than we realize.
EP 510 – Richard Ostler on Embracing LGBTQ Latter-day Saints
January 4, 2021
It’s too easy to preach to LGBTQ Latter-day Saints. Richard Ostler believes we do the most good by listening and understanding.
The Top 10 Most-Read Articles on This Week in Mormons for 2020
January 4, 2021
2020 was a strange year for most of us, but it was also full of great content for Latter-day Saints. Here are the year’s top articles.
Location Announced for Lindon Utah Temple
December 21, 2020
The residents of Lindon have lived in suspense for months! MONTHS! Now they know where their temple shall reside.
First 4 Latter-day Saint Temples Move to Coveted Phase 3
December 7, 2020
The temples are the first to reopen for proxy ordinances since March 2020.
The Church Has Yet to Congratulate President-Elect Biden
November 30, 2020
The First Presidency has formally congratulated previous election winners, so what is the holdup with congratulating Joe Biden?
Utah Area Presidency Issues Temporary Restrictions on Meetings as COVID Cases Spike
November 12, 2020
The move comes after Utah’s governor issued a far-reaching executive order in response to rising COVID-10 cases in Utah.
Elder Gerrit W. Gong, Apostle, and Wife Susan Test Positive for COVID-19
October 6, 2020
Elder Gong is the most senior Church official to contract the disease.
President Nelson Announces Six New Temples, Including a Second in Sao Paulo, Brazil
October 4, 2020
President Nelson announced six new temples at the close of General Conference
Designs Revealed, Groundbreakings Scheduled for Two South American Temples
October 2, 2020
Chile gets its third temple, Argentina its fourth.
October 2020 General Conference Tie Tracker
October 2, 2020
A tradition continues. What sartorial choices will General Conference speakers make this time?
Latter-day Saint Temple Predictions – October 2020
September 27, 2020
Our semiannual tradition of predicting new temples continues. Will your favorite make the list?
Children of Divorced Parents Can Now Have Records in Multiple Wards
September 1, 2020
Children attending different wards with different parents now have the option of more official representation in both wards.
Groundbreaking Dates, Renderings Released for Temples in Texas and Arkansas
August 28, 2020
The fifth temple in Texas and the first in Arkansas are a go.
New Online System for Temple Prayer Rolls Announced
August 25, 2020
Now you don’t have to wait to attend a temple to be able to ask for blessings for your loved ones.
Rendering Released for Taylorsville Utah Temple, Groundbreaking Announced for Red Cliffs Temple
August 14, 2020
Utah’s march toward temple domination continues, with two new groundbreakings and one new rendering.
Groundbreaking Announced, Rendering Revealed for San Pedro Sula Honduras Temple
August 5, 2020
Honduras’ second temple is a much smaller-scale effort compared to its first, and that’s OK.
Washington County Utah Temple Gets New Name
July 12, 2020
We poked fun at this temple name for a long time, and the new name is pretty cool!
Groundbreaking Announced, Rendering Released for Orem Utah Temple
June 24, 2020
Utah’s 24th temple will be underway in September.
Washington D.C. Temple Open House, Dedication Postponed Indefinitely
June 17, 2020
COVID takes another victim. The Washington DC Temple will not likely be rededicated in 2020.
Church Updates Dress Standards for Young Male Missionaries
June 12, 2020
Tie? What tie? Latter-day Saint missionaries in some areas will now be allowed to forgo white shirts and even ties.
October 2020 General Conference to Closed to the Public, Broadcast Only
June 4, 2020
While society might be inching toward reopening, allowing thousands of people to descend upon the Conference Center is still a step too far.
Church Releases Design of Okinawa Japan Temple
May 26, 2020
Japan receives its fourth temple on the remote, but historically important island of Okinawa.