This Week in Latter-days

News Stories: Disposal of Temple Garments: Women stopping at nothing to get hands on new garments https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/29/us/mormon-undergarments.html Buriel v. Cremation https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/05/23/latter-day-saints-other-believers/ Staying Alive! https://www.ldsdaily.com/world/latter-day-saint-teen-saves-coachs-life-with-cpr-learned-days- earlier/ Yoga and LDS are they...

https://www.deseret.com/sports/2025/05/21/byu-quarterback-jake-retzlaff-accused-sexual-assault-lawsuit/https://www.deseret.com/lifestyle/2025/05/19/outdoor-boys-youtube-channel-luke-nichols-latter-day-saint-quitting/https://www.ksl.com/article/51318185/mobile-temple-recommends-soon-available-for-latter-day-saints?fbclid=IwY2xjawKdt4hleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETF6TWZrRnJ4aklWbHhxd1V2AR66sN7-neBsJV7cm2-h...

Links: https://www.ksl.com/article/51305830/family-of-missionary-killed-in-north-carolina-auto-pedestrian-crash-says-he-was-excited-to-serve?fbclid=IwY2xjawKHCAZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFGRmE3cTJwa2xObjRTOGJoAR5U0g3Ezqut0_CKeaFsbQyUYYhQgpEKKCo3gnfoH-3lRVa8bpGCTgul6OCtKQ_aem_u_4K9c-algIdfzbKaoNeuw https://www.fox13now.com/news/local-news/northern-utah/historic-salt-lake-city-church-to-be-restored-as-...

News: First Presidency send condolences for the death of Pope Francis https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2025/04/21/first-presidency-expresses-condolences- death-pope-francis/ Best Day Ever for Ed Eyestone…4 th , 6 th and 7 th place finish in Boston marathon https://www.deseret.com/sports/2025/04/18/conner-mantz-boston-maraton-former-byu-star/ Head Game for Conner Mantz https://sports.yahoo.com...

Links: https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/earthly-stewardship-a-look-into-the-april-2025-world-report https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/2024-caring-for-those-in-need-summary https://www.instagram.com/p/DH2ALq6MAIY/ https://talksport.com/basketball/3037958/shawn-bradley-bike-crash-paralyzed-tallest-nba-player/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgwMyYxXZwo#:~:text=From%20N...

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Mike Huckabee’s thoughts on Members https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/03/26/john-curtis-questions-mike-huckabee-church-of- jesus-christ/ New gig for former US Senator Gordon Smith https://www.abc4.com/news/religion/former-u-s-senator-wife-to-be-next-directors-of-hosting- for-lds-church/ New Hymns for Easter? https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/2025/03/14/new-hymns-for-easter-worship-jes...

Popular Mormon Podcasters Resign from LDS Church, a Step Ahead of Excommunication Publication Date: March 17, 2025 Source: Religion News Service Valerie and Nathan Hamaker, hosts of the "Latter Day Struggles" podcast, resigned from the LDS Church ahead of a disciplinary council. The couple faced concerns from local church leaders over their podcast, which addresses faith crises among Mormons. They...

Stories: President Camille Johnson, the perfect diplomat. https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/president-johnson-participates-international- womens-day-diplomacy-event New book celebrating YW https://www.deseret.com/faith/2025/03/12/carry-on-young-womens-history-book/ Water conservation, Church believes it do you? https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/2025/03/12/church-reduces-wat...

MATT Church’s First Ever Global Youth Activity MELISSA Elder Rasband tells members in the Philippines to ‘REdedicate their lives” in preparation for the temples being built MATT Elder Uchtdorf recalls the two times he had to flee to a new country and the challenges he faced. MELISSA Giving Machines Changed Millions of Lives in 2024—Here Are the Final Numbers MATT The Latest Temple News from the Ch...

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News Stories: New Musical to rival BOM Musical, twist, its spiritual https://www.deseret.com/faith/2025/02/24/faith-affirming-book-of-mormon-musical-messiah-in- america/ Some name calling at the BYU AZ bb Game https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/2025/02/23/arizona-basketball-byu-postgame- handshake-line-brawl-incident-wildcats-ad-statement-fan-chant/79815526007/ Leaders can now assist in h...

Dr. Ben Schilaty a clinical social worker and professor of social work at Utah Valley University, specializing in therapy for LGBTQ clients and their families. He is the author of the award-winning book "A Walk In My Shoes: Questions I am Often Asked as a Gay Latter-day Saint" and co-hosts the podcast "Questions from the Closet." A multilingual professional speaking Spanish and Portuguese, Dr. Sch...