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Justin Dyer is a Professor of Religious Education at Brigham Young University. He received his Ph. D. in human and community development from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and was a postdoctoral fellow at Auburn University. He teaches classes on religion and family as well as graduate statistics. He has conducted research on incarcerated fathers and their families and he currentl...

New Temple Locations – 200 for President Nelson Reynosa, Mexico Border city across from McAllen Texas Either attending Monterrey or McAllen Temples Second temple in Tamaulipas (Tampico) 27th in Mexico Chorrillos, Peru Neighborhood district in Lima, Peru Lima Peru South Area (3rd temple) 10th in Peru Rivera, Uruguay City on the northern border with Brazil  Joint urban area with Santana do Liv...

Temple Predictions  April 2025 Bracket LDS Growth Blog Predictions  Temple Matrix  185 temples announced by president Nelson 367 total temples Top 10 Predictions Flagstaff Arizona Spanish Fork / Mapelton Utah Machala Ecuador Santa Maria Brazil Christchurch New Zealand Taichung Taiwan Port Harcourt Nigeria  Bo Sierra Leone Lome Togo Tirana Albania Honorable Mentions States without temples: Rapid Ci...

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The myth of a Christian America fuels a powerful political force sure of its moral superiority and intent on implementing a Christian nationalist agenda. Richard T. Hughes and Christina Littlefield draw on discussions of civil religion and forms of nationalism to explore the complex legal and cultural arguments for a Christian America. The authors also provide an in-depth examination of the Bible’...

This Week in Mormons podcast Check out Kurt’s side hustle Leading Saints Do you know the names of the 3 Nephites? contact@theculturalhall.com Join Kurt in the middle of the Ocean at com Steve Soelberg Ep. 179 Truman Brothers Ep. 533 Popular Mormon podcasters resign from church a step ahead of excommunication Episodes of the Latter-day Struggles podcast Do you have suggestions for what to call the...

  If you stole The Pharaoh’s microphone, reach out at contact@theculturalhall.com Together by Family Search Ep. 906 Lost Membership David Higham Ep. 715 First Presidency 2025 Easter message See which new hymns to use for Easter worship Missionaries help with operation smile in Peru Church plans to sue north Texas town over temple project Gordon and Sharon Smith appointed as Directors of Churc...

In a world of mass connectivity and social media, the core needs of genuine connection and identity are lost within the superficial landscape of current platforms — particularly for families. Capture the powerful, impactful experiences of your life and share them privately with your own family members. Create private family groups, share family stories and photos, connect to your ancestors,...

Former Utah Congresswoman Mia Love’s Brain Cancer Is ‘No Longer Responding’ to Treatment, Daughter Says Love, 49, the first Black female Republican elected to Congress, was diagnosed with glioblastoma in 2022 Mia Love , the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, is no longer responding to treatment for an aggressive and malignant brain tumor known as  glioblastoma , wi...

Blair Treu is a DGA director/producer with a global portfolio spanning feature films, TV, documentaries, and corporate projects. He’s worked with top talent, earning industry awards. His credits include Disney Channel films, “Chicken Soup for the Soul,” “Little Secrets,” “Power Rangers,” “Meet the Mormons” (a top-grossing documentary), and the...

Check out the twins on YouTube at com/@theculturalhall Secret Lives of Mormon Wives introduces new cast member Miranda Hope USA Today on Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Mayci Neeley has a new memoir called ‘I told you so’ Bad Mormon: A Memoir by Heather Gay Jen Afflek checks into treatment center while pregnant Benson Boone reveals he was always confused and frustrated when he didn’t connect with Mor...

  Join us on YouTube at com/@TheCulturalHall What was your first concert? contact@theculturalhall.com Fist Presidency announces General Conference April 2025 will be held at the same time it usually is Follow our live X/Twitter Conference thoughts at com/theculturalhall org Easter resources Do you have Easter episode suggestions? contact@theculturalhall.com BYU Women’s basketball on the hunt...

Shall I Have Pleasure? An Answer for Sarah  explores the complex relationship between faith, desire, and the pursuit of joy through a spiritual and philosophical lens. Drawing from religious narratives, scriptural analysis, and theological insights, the book delves into how pleasure is perceived within Christian traditions, particularly among members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Sai...

Mormon Bachelor contestant refuses to have sex in the fantasy suites ‘Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke’ on Hulu Leslie Jones calls out unnamed *poopy* SNL director, maybe Mormon? ‘I grew up Mormon…only had my first relationship in my 40s’ Taylor Frankie Paul removed herself from social media for TWO WEEKS!! Taco Bell presents Live Mas Live 2025 Taylor Frankie Paul’s Taco Bell order The...

Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd disappointed by offensive chants to BYU Let us know if you have knowledge of offensive chants against BYU at contact@theculturalhall.com Faith-affirming Book of Mormon musical, Messiah in America, coming to the stage Six: the Musical on Broadway Mormon Bachelor contestant refuses to have sex in fantasy suites, saying it would ‘hurt my feelings if he slept with other girls...

Arizona abuse victims say Mormon bishop neglected duty to report 5 San Diego County plaintiffs are among 91who recently alleged childhood sexual abuse by church leaders Heaven’s Helpline podcast on YouTube Latter-day Saints among the most devout of any US religious group If you want to bring it about Richie’s choices, contact@theculturalhall.com Church in Malaysia denies members were proselyting t...

Jonathan Tavernari is from São Paulo, Brazil. His mom is a legendary coach in Brazil & taught him to play basketball. JT grew up Catholic, but converted to the Church at 18. He was a McDonald’s All-American Honorable Mention at Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas. Played 4 years at BYU & graduated as the winningest player & all time leader in 3pt shots made. He’s the 1st player in p...

Temple Open House Announcement  Salt Lake Temple Russell Nelson makes announced on Social media  Announced on February 14th, 172nd anniversary of groundbreaking Temple will open for tours from April 2027 to October 2027 Temple Open Houses Begin Toronto Ontario Temple Open house through March 8th Interior Photos released Refreshed interior still remissant of early 90’s style Jesus mural in lobby  ...

LIST of 40 influential Saints Who Sport Why those anti-LDS chants at BYU games? Mormon Land Ep. 379 Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd disappointed by offensive chants to BYU New Jersey man posed at Mormon Recruiter to meet girl for sex A look back at 100 years of missionary training centers Do you remember Elder Blough? contact@theculturalhall.com Latest figures are out on the church’s investment portfoli...

The founding and development of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints run parallel to the rise of the modern tax system and administrative state. Samuel D. Brunson looks at the relationships between the Church and various federal, state, local, and international tax regimes. The church and its members engage with the state as taxpayers and as members of a faith exempt from taxes. As Brun...

Join us on Patreon at com/theculturalhall If you want to advertise with us reach out to contact@theculturalhall.com President Nelson announces Salt Lake Temple open house celebration dates 15 new hymns available to use in church and at home Pioneer Sesquicentennial: celebrating the growth of ‘Faith in Every Footstep’ Church admits Cody Wyoming official gave bad advice that led to approval of templ...

Funnel Hacker Russell Brunson Ep. 595 Former General Relief Society president, Mary Ellen Smoot, dies at 91 David Archuleta’s new memoir deals with leaving the church and his sexuality David Archuleta Ep. 467 Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Jen Affleck does not want your sympathy BYU Jerusalem Center to resume academic programs spring 2025 Find more information about the Jerusalem Center at ce.byu.ed...

Sierra  Larson is a chaplain in the USAF, a Private Practice therapist, and is currently the  Stake Relief Society President for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Brandon Stake. She married her husband, Joe Larson, in the Saint Louis Temple in 2017, and together they have three children. Her connection to the Church began when her grandmother converted in 1979 in Chicago Heigh...

The Revised and Expanded Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith: Compared with the Earliest Known Manuscripts  offers readers not only a preservation of Joseph Fielding Smith’s original compilation but also a side-by-side comparison with the primary sources that it was based on. With modern scholarship shedding new light on these sources, the updated volume allows readers to explore both the Prophe...