This Week in Latter-days

Hosts: Kurt Francom & Jeff Gasser Links: Mormonland Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7iLNbTEmVnk1nHpwW5Yqq2?go=1&sp_cid=cf1c49915253829a9149b8f3e65fee90&utm_source=embed_player_p&utm_medium=desktop&nd=1&dlsi=b0ca7ad6b8c54356 https://ksltv.com/religion/salt-lake-temple-to-hold-open-house-in-2027/739491/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIcSqBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHYKCQRVuSe9cEbNkRFxOOIpip4bklmaHwi9FofbZk5WGH_PYQ9...

Stories: Sunday School is alive and Well https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2025/02/04/sunday-school-general-presidency- launches-worldwide-social-media-accounts/ Andy Reid throwing down his favorite trilogy https://www.deseret.com/sports/2025/02/03/andy-reid-favorite-book-trilogy-scriptures-book-of- mormon/ Elder Duncan shares an inspiring message https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/ Re...

Stories: https://isaacbingwright.substack.com/p/q-and-a-with-jon-heder   Church issues statement on immigration https://www.deseret.com/faith/2025/01/30/church-statement-on-immigration-policy   Church scores a “win” on Huntsman tithing lawsuit https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/01/31/alert-lds-church-prevails-federal/   Update on CA Wildfires https://www.thechurchnews.com/members/2025/01/27/sout...

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Links: Why I returned to teach at BYU Teaching at BYU gives us freedom we would not have at other universities LA Temple Currently Safe from Wildfire - Missionaries Moved Church makes buildings available for shelter, provides aid as California fires destroy member homes Statement from LA Stake President How BYU Animation Students Find Success While Relying on Their Faith On front lines of Trump's...

President Nelson New Year Invitation How to subscribeCurriculum Resources 6 New Chapters Elder Merrill C. Oaks First Presidency Honors the Life of US President Jimmy Carter Full list of upcoming BYU devotional speakers Episode 221: The 2025 Mormon church expands South Florida portfolio with $102M purchase of apartment complex near Wellington Church donates Lisa Marsh Scott Pulsipher Chris Lynne Ar...

00:00-10:12: Introduction 10:12-13:26: Reflections on 2024 Podcast Interviews 18:37-21:50: Top Stories of 2024 (Starting with Kirtland Temple Purchase) 23:51-28:39: Global Events and Church Policy Changes 32:48-41:14: New Hymns 57:52-01:02:40: The Significance of 200 Temples and President Nelson's 100th Birthday 01:03:35-01:04:07: Reviewing 2024 Predictions 01:06:39-01:07:11: 2025 Predictions 01:0...

Original Giving Machines on Display at the Church History Museum Christmas in Kirtland Sister Christopherson makes Gingerbread Houses! The year of the Mormon Woman You can't Kill the Trad Wife Stories.... Utah Hair Sold in SLC – Newest Reality TV to tap into Mormon Culture Long Hair Jesus look-alike in demand in Utah Plural Marriage – illustrated? Ordinance Ready – New Features New letters and a p...

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Links: What is Thanksgiving like at the Provo Missionary Training Center? Elder Cook shares 3 ways to be grateful at Thanksgiving devotional for Provo MTC missionaries This year's 'Light the World' emphasis: Be Someone's Angel New Christmas song 'Christ the Lord' released on Strive to Be YouTube channel Santa Claus endorses Giving Machines at North Pole LDS Giving Machines keep spreading across th...

Link: Light the World Giving Machine 2024 Hong Kong Giving Machines: Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf Opening Ceremony LDS apostle Jeffrey Holland makes 'September Six' writer readmitted How Mormon culture became mainstream — and why the beauty industry wants a piece of it The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Premiere Date Set by ABC Why Many 'Dancing with the Stars' Pros Who Is Walker Lyons? All About Rylee...

Trump is 'crass, vulgar, abusive and cruel' — so why did so many Latter-day Saints vote for him? Anti-trump BYU Professor Feels the Heat Latter-day Saints are again on the wrong side of history (Jana Reiss) Nazi disdain for church Heretic Costars Explain Portrayal of 'Modern' Mormonism After Being Raised in the Church Themselves The 'final girl': Why the writers of 'Heretic' made sister missionari...

Links Church Leaders Congratulate President-Elect Donald Trump California Proposition 3: Same-Sex Marriage Constitution (2024 Election) Missionary Passes Away in Africa Perpetual Education Fund Expands Opportunities Former BYU runners Conner Mantz, Clayton Young finish in top 10 of NYC Marathon Chari Hawkins' Olympic heartbreak Senior Missionary Opportunities The problem with 'heretic' Hugh Grant'...

This week's episode covers a range of topics in the LDS world. The Church has released "Saints, Volume 4," continuing its narrative history series. An early Maori manuscript of the Book of Mormon has been discovered and made available online, offering insights into early translation efforts. The Tallahassee Florida Temple is now open for public tours, expanding the Church's presence in Florida. In...

Agenda 21: https://youtu.be/XIgL6qbc3F4?si=XDh2ST8u0B5CYwfr