EP 569 – Brad Wilcox and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Week
February 16, 2022
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Want More Female Speakers in General Conference? Expand the Eligible Speaking Pool.
October 1, 2021
Female General Officers speak more often than males, but without women as General Authorities, more speaking opportunities need to come from elsewhere.
What Will the Happen During the Saturday Evening Session of General Conference?
September 28, 2021
The fate of the session has seesawed over the past six months. Will it be a “normal” session like the others or something special?
Church Announces Youth Theme for 2021
September 1, 2020
In a letter to leaders dated August 27th , the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced its youth theme for the year 2021.
Church Announces Virtual Music Festival for Youth
July 28, 2020
Do you hear that? That’s the sound of musicians warming up for the Virtual Youth Music Festival hosted by the Church. Mark your calendars now!
EP 459 – Are You a Rachel?
January 21, 2020
How is the new Young Women’s structure working out for you? How are your classes organized? We’ve surveyed you to find out more.
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.
We’re One Step Closer to the End of the ‘Reporting Month’ with Weekly Sacrament Meeting Attendance Records
November 4, 2019
Hallelujah! Sacrament meeting reporting will actually reflect sacrament meeting attendance.
The Unexpected Complications Facing a Young Latter-day Saint Widow
October 19, 2019
Tanya Bennion didn’t think she’d have to remarry, let alone think about being sealed to another man. How did she navigate this situation?
Church Disbands Laurels, Mia Maids, and Beehives, Announces New Young Women Theme
October 5, 2019
Farewell, Beehives!
Church Discontinues Young Men Presidencies, Changes to Young Women to Be Announced
October 5, 2019
The organizational changes come as the third part of major changes for youth.
Latter-day Saint Women May Now Serve as Witnesses for Baptisms and Temple Sealings
October 2, 2019
Serving as a witness to sacred ordinances is no longer a privilege restricted to men.
October 2019 General Conference Rumor Roundup
September 29, 2019
The rumors are true – or are they?!
LDS Church Launches New Abuse Protection Training for Leaders of Youth and Children
August 16, 2019
The training will be required for all ward and stake leadership, as well as others.
Latter-day Saint Youth Theme For 2020 Announced
August 5, 2019
Although further details of the new youth program have yet to be announced, at least we have a theme!
EP 430 – So Much Varnish That It Glows
July 11, 2019
Is celebrating the prophet’s birthday a bit too much for a humble calling? Missionaries to pay more per month. The Church toys with younger kid interviews.
The Convert Files: Down with Stake Youth Dances!
June 15, 2019
Truly, what is the point of a stake youth dance? Does it have a worthy purpose, and if so, is it serving it?
EP 423 – Motherhood Part 2: Pressure and Longing
May 12, 2019
The importance of motherhood is deeply ingrained in Latter-day Saint culture, but what of those women in the Church who don’t want to have children or those who struggle for years with infertility, seemingly unable to fulfill their divine mandate?
Commentary: Latter-day Saint Women Are Not “Shrill” for Standing Their Ground
May 5, 2019
Standing up to difficult male priesthood leadership is not necessarily shrill or stubborn.
First Presidency Moves to Align Seminary Curriculum with ‘Come, Follow Me’ Materials
March 22, 2019
The great alignment continues. Students will still attend seminary following their school schedule, but study material based on the Church’s overall schedule.
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!
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.
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?
Latter-day Saint Youth to Progress Following Calendar Year Instead of Birthday
December 14, 2018
With two-hour church on the horizon, maintaining a split Sunday school and Youth advancement structure wouldn’t make sense.
Updated Handbook Guidelines Make Ward Mission Leader Optional, Shift Responsibility to Elders Quorum and Relief Society Counselors
October 6, 2018
The changes they keep a comin’
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)
LDS Church President Russell M. Nelson Encourages Social Media Fast, Other Challenges
June 4, 2018
Admitting that social media can be addictive and present a false sense of reality, President Russell M. Nelson promised great blessings and improved focus if youth will take a break from their smartphones.
Mormon Church to End 105-Year Relationship with Scouting
May 8, 2018
The result was inevitable, but the announcement that the LDS Church will cease its participation in Scouting will send waves across Mormonism.
At the Asia Women’s Conference, Expat Mormons Bond with Some of Their Own
April 3, 2018
Established in 2012, the Asia Women’s Conference brings together English-speaking Latter-day Saint women from across Asia, allowing them to navigate the challenges of local customs, and sometimes, local laws.
LDS Church Removes Home and Visiting Teaching Programs, Replaced with Ministering Program
April 1, 2018
Longtime LDS programs Home Teaching and Visiting Teaching are going out the window in favor of a more nuanced approach.
Is It Time to Talk about Pornography in Primary?
March 28, 2018
Primary General President Joy Jones spoke to parents about pornography. But who will teach the kids whose parents aren’t present?
Mormon Girls Camp Gets a Makeover
March 8, 2018
Changes to the camp manual mean more responsibility for girls, and less focus on dramatic spiritual experiences.
How To Teach About The Priesthood In Relief Society
August 7, 2017
For years I’ve loved teaching Relief Society, but dreaded lessons on the priesthood. Here’s how that changed.
Mormon Church Will Effectively Stop Supporting Boy Scouts After Age 13
May 11, 2017
The landmark move ends decades of close work with the Boy Scouts of America.
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.
2016 LDS Church Curricula Announced
August 14, 2015
No new Book of Mormon manual for you.
I’m Ready For A Female Ward Mission Leader
July 23, 2015
Some callings in the Church require a Melchizedek Priesthood holder, but the reasons aren’t always clear as to why. So why not a female ward mission leader?
Visiting Teaching July 2015: Forgiving and Merciful
July 6, 2015
Get insights on the visiting teaching message for the month
Talking Leadership with LeadingLDS
June 20, 2013
Enjoy our Hangout with Kurt from LeadingLDS!