The Cultural Hall Podcast

“Joseph’s story is a profound masterclass in patience, faith, and trusting in God’s timing, even when the immediate circumstances don’t make sense to the outside world.” In this powerful episode, Richie T sits down with Joseph Freeman Jr., a historic figure in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Following the June 1978 revelation announcing that all worth...

Episode 13 & 14: Mitch Mayne (The Combined Interview) In this newly combined episode from the archives, we’re putting parts 1 and 2 of my interview with Mitch Mayne into one single episode. If you’ve been around the Hall for a while, you know this is the exact interview that completely shifted what The Cultural Hall is all about. Mitch made national headlines when he was called to serve...

The Cultural Hall | Episode 54: Richie T. Steadman Original Release Date: August 17, 2012 Host/Guest: Richie T. Steadman/Britty Marie/Rob Ferre Episode Overview Richard Thomas Steadman. Or is it Rick Steadman? Or Richie T. Steadman? Or just plain Richie T.? If you are a “lifer” (a loyal, long-time listener of The Cultural Hall ), you probably feel like you know a little bit about the m...

  1. HEART OF THE MATTER 1A. Record-Breaking Missionary Numbers — Pres. Oaks at New Mission Leader Seminar At the 2026 Seminar for New Mission Leaders (June 18–21, Provo MTC), President Dallin H. Oaks announced that the Church will soon have the largest number of full-time missionaries in its history, surpassing the current 87,000+ serving worldwide. The surge is driven by the first wave of 1...

Temple Dedications  Bacolod Philippines Temple – #217 Dedicated May 31st, by Neil Andersen 6th Temple in the Philippines (3rd this year) Dedicatory Prayer Temple District: 14 stakes, 7 districts (another temple in Iloilo planned) Willamette Valley Oregon Temple – #218 Dedicated June 7th, by Dieter Uchtdorf  Landscape of Oregon reminds him of Germany 3rd temple in Oregon  Dedicatory Pra...

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emple Announcement  Otavalo Ecuador Temple – #385 Announced in a Thursday meeting by Juan Pablo Villar with Elder Renlund presiding on the stand Audience audible reaction  Long history of church in Otalavo, since the 1960s  Around 10% of the population is on the church roles 3rd Temple in Ecuador , Otalavo isn’t even in the top 35 cities 3 stakes in a town pop of 41k or 115k in canton area A...

The Church’s Expanding Global Identity & $25M UNICEF Donation The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has donated $25 million to UNICEF’s Child Nutrition Fund (CNF), a global initiative aimed at preventing and treating childhood malnutrition. • Doubled Impact: Thanks to a matching challenge announced in 2025, the Church’s donation will generate an additional $25 million, bringing...

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God’s children are searching in greater numbers for answers and hoping for miracles as they look to Jesus Christ for relief. On ‘Temple Bound,’ hosted by Will Humphreys, explore how temples offer not just solace but also powerful tools for navigating these turbulent times through faith in Jesus Christ.  Tune in every Monday to hear Will Humphreys engage with guests who bring insp...

New Temple Announcement  Marysville Washington Temple Announced by Hugo E Martinez at a devotional at the Marrysville stake center (in Lake Stevens) on Sunday April 19th) More candid reaction Photos Located 40 miles north of the temple in Bellvue  Seventh Temple in Washington 7-8 stakes in north Washington  Meanwhile, the church is consolidating meetinghouses in the area Kirkland Temple? Temple op...

Torn: Why People We Love Are Leaving the Church and What We Can Learn From Them , featuring a compelling foreword by Steve Young. The book will be available on Amazon in paperback, ebook, and audiobook formats. When the official website, tornbyjeffstrong.com , goes live on release day, it will be your main hub to learn more about Jeff, access bonus content, read testimonials from trusted Latter-da...

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Salt Lake Temple Renovation Updates New Temple Visitors Center to Open to the public West Wing: Christus Statue  East Wing: Temple Cutout model with moving walls Basement: Temples around the world and “Inside a Temple” Press Conference with Dieter Uchtorf and Emily Belle Freeman  To Open to Guests on May 18th Now full through July More to open up on June 1st  Inside the temple tour requires a rese...

Emily Susan Pack is a singer-songwriter, comedian, and social media personality known for her humorous and faith-focused music, particularly within the Latter-Day Saint (LDS) community. Based in Mesa, AZ, she creates relatable, often comedic, songs that blend storytelling with heartfelt themes. She has a large following on platforms like Instagram and Facebook.     The post Emily Susan P...

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John C. Giles (born 1960) is an American attorney and Republican politician who served as the 40th Mayor of Mesa, Arizona, from 2014 until 2025. A Mesa native, Giles earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Brigham Young University and his Juris Doctor from Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. In addition to his political career, he is a practicin...

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