Deseret News Executive Editor Doug Wilks reflecting on 2022 and on seeking joy through Christ amid trials

<p>The year 2022 has been marked by major news for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/temples/2022/11/3/23437837/october-2022-temple-numbers-milestones-300-118-18-1">the announcement and building of temples</a>, the impact of armed <a href="https://www.deseret.com/2022/11/13/23449991/ukraine-refugee-effort-latter-day-saint-lds-mormon-church">conflict in Eastern Europe</a>, <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/2022/5/15/23218165/worldwide-devotional-for-young-adults-president-nelson-sister-nelson">historic direction from Church leaders</a>, and other major Church milestones and announcements. <a href="https://www.deseret.com/">Deseret News</a> Executive Editor <a href="https://www.deseret.com/authors/doug-wilks">Doug Wilks</a>, a journalist who<a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/podcast/2020-12-22/episode-10-deseret-news-editor-doug-wilks-journalism-hope-2020-200458"> serves as president of the Salt Lake Stake</a>, <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/church-news-podcast/deseret-news-executive-editor-doug-wilks-on-how-co">returns to the Church News podcast</a> to discuss the important events of 2022, how they affected Latter-day Saints and the world, and <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/2022/4/3/23217442/president-nelson-general-conference-april-2022-president-nelson-pleads-conflict-to-end-positive-spir">how Latter-day Saints can continue to find joy amid trying times</a> through the restored gospel of Jesus Christ.</p> <p><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. Host <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/author/sarahdeseretnews-com">Sarah Jane Weaver</a>, reporter and editor for <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/">The Church News</a> for a quarter-century, shares a unique view of the stories, events, and most important people who form this international faith. With each episode, listeners are asked to embark on a journey to learn from one another and ponder, “What do I know now?” because of the experience. Produced by<a href="https://kellieannhalvo.com/"> KellieAnn Halvorsen</a>.</p>