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This May marks the 45th anniversary of BYU Women's Conference , co-sponsored by the Relief Society of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and The Church News . The conference, held entirely online and beginning April 29, will focus on the theme, “I am a Child of God, His Promises are Sure.” This digital event will include free sessions and paid packages, and also have conte...

As the Lord has hastened His work in recent years, revelation has guided the creation and implementation of new initiatives and directives in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Elder Quentin L. Cook of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles joins this episode of the Church News Podcast, saying these inspired efforts now form an interlocking pattern of strength that continues to sustain an...

Millions of Latter-day Saints worldwide gathered in their homes to watch or listen to the 191st Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on April 3-4. Although COVID-19 continued to prevent large in-person gatherings, more people than ever before tuned into general conference thanks to technology. The many international participants, the messages coming from afa...

At the onset of t he 191st Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints , Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles offers a pattern for individuals as they listen to and study messages from Apostles and Prophets . The pattern is (1) identifying the doctrine or principle being taught, (2) finding the invitations to act related to the doctrine or pri...

Jill Manning , a licensed marriage and family therapist, joins this episode of the Church News podcast to discuss an important issue — protecting homes and families from pornography . Manning — who in addition to her clinical work is a researcher, author, consultant, professional speaker and activist — gives listeners five ways to prevent pornography and offers hope to families i...

March 17, 2021, marks the 179th birthday of Relief Society , the organization for women in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The largest and one of the oldest women’s organizations in the world, Relief Society works every day to help those in need, build faith in Jesus Christ and strengthen families . With the world currently plunged into the chaos of the coronavirus pandemic,...

Sister Kristen M. Oaks is passionate about education, teaching and gospel living.  Married to President Dallin H. Oaks of the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Sister Oaks is author of numerous books, including “Testimony Glove,” “My Home Can Be a Holy Place,” and “A Sing Voice: The Unexpected Life is No Less a Life.” In t...

Gerry Avant, the former editor of the Church News , joins the Church News Podcast to talk about the 90-year history of the publication and recount her nearly 48 years reporting for this unique living record of the Restoration. Avant, who continues to write a Church News column, has spent decades recording the words and travels of the last seven presidents of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da...

In the year 2021, as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints study t he Doctrine and Covenants , it is important to remember that the book is a compilation of revelations given to early prophets in answer to prayer as they worked to restore the gospel of Jesus Christ. Understanding the people and historical context of the book is key to unlocking the vital spiritual lessons foun...

People worldwide celebrate shared connections every day. They connect with family and friends, their past, their heritage and their homelands. This year, the organizers of RootsTech — the world’s largest family history event — will help them to connect to others from home. Made possible by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,  RootsTech will be held Feb. 25-27 an...

The conditions of the pandemic are impacting people in significant ways across the world. While Latter-day Saint children have been away from Primary classes for almost a year, they are continuing to flourish in the gospel at hom e as they follow the Savior’s example of love and service. Leaders in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have invited children, parents and leaders to...

This episode of the Church News podcast features anxiety — a problem that impacts all of us at certain times in our life, but that we often do not discuss with others. Anxiety is a normal human emotion that everyone experiences. Each of us feel different levels of anxiety. But when those feelings become ever constant, they can interfere with our lives or the lives of those we love. A Ch...

In the year 2020, when many projects were put on hold because of the COVID-19 pandemic, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints broke ground for 21 new temples in a powerful display of looking forward during a time of uncertainty. Today, R. Scott Taylor, managing editor of the Church News , joins the Church News Podcast to discuss how the Church handled temples during the global pandemic &...

The “ Come, Follow Me ” gospel study curriculum, announced by the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 2018, has enabled a greater home-centered, Church-supported approach to gospel living , learning and teaching. When the global coronavirus pandemic shut down a majority of in-person worship in March 2020, “Come, Follow Me” allowed for the...

BYU-Pathway Worldwide provides an accessible path to a spiritually-based degree at an affordable price without requiring students to step foot on a university campus. A prophetic effort 50 years in the making , the program is delivering online learning models that have benefited institutions across the world and assisted members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in tackling learni...

In January 2020, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints celebrates the third anniversary of President Russell M. Nelson serving as the leader of the Church. In this Church News Podcast, we celebrate this milestone as guest host Sheri Dew interviews President Nelson’s wife, Sister Wendy W. Nelson . They explore the life and ministry of the Prophet over the past three years.  The...

In 2020 President Russell M. Nelson, leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, issued many important invitations to Church members and to the world. As this year comes to a close, Host Sarah Jane Weaver is joined by Deseret News Opinion Editor Boyd Matheson to discuss these historic invitations in the historic year of 2020. At the heart of each invitation in this turbulent year is...

As 2020 draws to a close the Church News podcast looks back on all that has happened during this unique and challenging year with Deseret News Editor, Doug Wilks . In a year defined by the coronavirus pandemic , natural disasters, political tensions and civil unrest, host Sarah Weaver and Wilks discuss the way Deseret News delivers the news, while aiming to elevate understanding, light, and most i...

As Christmas approaches many thoughts turn to children. In addition to seeking and finding joy during this special season, children can also serve others and reflect the love and example of the Savior Jesus Christ in their actions and through their examples. The Primary general presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is working with Latter-day Saint Charities and the Friend m...

The Christmas season is a time for celebration and family traditions, but with the current coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 holiday season is going to be a bit non-traditional. For audiences around the world, TheTabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square ’s Christmas concerts have been an annual way of celebrating the season. While an abundance of precautions has canceled the live concert...

On Dec. 3, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will celebrate his 80th birthday. Days shy of this event, Elder Holland joins the Church News podcast to share his testimony , offer his hard-earned life advice, and to encourage individuals to turn to God amid the trying times of the COVID pandemic .  During 2020, peopl...

President Russell M. Nelson , president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints , issued a historic invitation to the world on Friday, Nov. 20. The “fast-acting, long-lasting spiritual remedy” — during this time defined by the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, racism, violence, political tensions and a lack of civility — is gratitude . On this podcast, historian Richa...

Pulitzer Prize-nominated photojournalist Jeffrey D. Allred has worked around the world capturing iconic images at events from the Olympics to natural disasters. But some of his most beloved photographic memories fall into a special category. He has had the honor of covering the significant events and day-to-day life of members and leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints . Allred...

The Young Women organization of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has been strengthening millions of youth across the globe for 150 years. In this episode of the Church News podcast, President Bonnie H. Cordon , Young Women general president, celebrates this historical legacy of learning, leadership and service. As part of the sesquicentennial celebrations this year, the Young Women...

Sometimes during the fires and trials of our lives, it can be difficult to see through the smoke to what we can learn and become because of the event. For members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who suffered the devastating effects of the California Camp Fire of 2018 and this September’s Almeda Drive Fire in Oregon, their tragedies led them to a greater appreciation of the...