Elder David A. Bednar on Latter-day Saint temples and the ‘​​power of godliness’ that comes through covenants and the ordinances

<ul></ul> <p>During <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/members/2023/3/29/23661083/general-conference-april-2023-talk-summaries-session-highlights-news-announcements">April 2023 general conference</a> for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, President Russell M. Nelson <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/general-conference/2023/4/2/23667216/15-temples-announced-by-president-nelson-april-2023-general-conference">announced 15 new temples</a>, bringing the total number of  <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/temples">Latter-day Saint temples</a> that are operating, announced, or under construction to 315. This episode of the Church News podcast features <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/2004/10/23/23237548/elder-david-a-bednar-apostle-2004">Elder David A. Bednar</a> of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. He testifies about the blessings of the <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/temples/why-latter-day-saints-build-temples?lang=eng">House of the Lord</a> and how covenants and ordinances connect Church members to the Savior 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>