Church leaders on ‘The Family Proclamation,’ Part 1: Eternal truths strengthen families

<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/liahona/2025/09?lang=eng">Sept. 23, 2025</a>, marked the 30th anniversary of &ldquo;<a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/the-family-a-proclamation-to-the-world/the-family-a-proclamation-to-the-world?lang=eng">The Family: A Proclamation to the World</a>,&rdquo; also known by many in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as &ldquo;The Family Proclamation.&rdquo; This document teaches that marriage between a man and a woman and the creation of families are central parts of God&rsquo;s plan. In this first part of a two-part special Church News podcast, <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/authors/ryan-jensen/">Church News editor Ryan Jensen</a> explores the gospel doctrine and principles taught in &ldquo;The Family Proclamation.&rdquo; The podcast features quotes from Church leaders who testify how eternal truths found in the proclamation strengthen individuals, families and homes.</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/podcast">The Church News Podcast</a> is a weekly podcast that invites listeners to make a journey of connection with members of <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/?lang=eng">The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints</a> across the globe. Hosts <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/authors/ryan-jensen/">Jon Ryan Jensen</a>, editor of the <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/">Church News</a>, and <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/authors/mary-richards/">Church News reporter Mary Richards</a> share unique views of the stories, events, and people who form this international faith. With each episode, listeners are asked to embark on a journey to learn from one another and ponder, &ldquo;What do I know now?&rdquo; because of the experience. Produced by <a href="https://kellieannhalvo.com/">KellieAnn Halvorsen</a>.</p>