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<p>For Issac and Rebecca Goeckeritz, working with the <a href="https://www.thetabernaclechoir.org/about/orchestra.html">Orchestra at Temple Square</a> has become more than just a calling. It is the organization that brought them together as a married couple and allowed them to use their talents to share their testimony of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ to the world. Rebecca is an <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnbqVvKvTBM">inspirational</a> <a href="https://msbeccasviolinstudio.com/about">violinist</a> and a member of the Orchestra at Temple Square. <a href="http://www.recordtoinspire.com/about">Issac is a videographer</a> who has helped document the work of the Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square. He has also traveled the world, covering the ministries of senior leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In their marriage, they have also overcome challenges and disappointment as Rebecca has dealt with health challenges. They join this episode of the Church News podcast to share their stories and testimonies. </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>

<p><a href="https://history.churchofjesuschrist.org/content/trek/brigham-young-an-american-moses?lang=eng">Brigham Young</a> served as the second president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and in other governmental positions from 1844 to 1877. As a result, sorting through the library of his written word, images, lectures, journals and other documentation is a mammoth task. Still, the scholars at the <a href="https://brighamyoungcenter.org/s/byp/page/info-scholars">Brigham Young Center</a> are set to tackle this task with the upcoming <a href="https://odh.byu.edu/projects/the-brigham-young-papers-project/">Brigham Young Papers project</a>. This episode of the Church News podcast features <a href="https://brighamyoungcenter.org/s/byp/page/info-scholars">Ronald K. Esplin, director</a> of the Brigham Young Center and of the Brigham Young Papers project. He is joined by his fellow contributors, <a href="https://brighamyoungcenter.org/s/byp/page/info-scholars">Garrett J, Dirk Mott</a> and <a href="https://brighamyoungcenter.org/s/byp/page/info-scholars">Brent M. Rogers</a>, who also worked on the Joseph Smith Papers project. Together, they give a look at the life and legacy of the Prophet Brigham Young, as well as a peek into the immense undertaking of the upcoming project. </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>

<p>Members and friends of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints participated in the <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/general-conference/2023/9/27/23891811/general-conference-october-2023-lds-talk-summaries-highlights-news-announcements">193rd Semiannual General Conference</a> on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1. Rabbi Joseph Charnes, a long-time friend of the Church and an interfaith advocate, attended In the Conference Center to listen as Latter-day Saint leaders offered counsel and direction. This episode of the Church News podcast features Rabbi Charnes — joined by guest host Church News reporter <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/authors/mary-richards">Mary Richards</a>. He shares his conference insights and speaks about the power of general conference for those of other faiths.</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>

<p>Millions tuned in to <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/general-conference/2023/9/27/23891811/general-conference-october-2023-lds-talk-summaries-highlights-news-announcements">the 193rd Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints</a> on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, 2023. During the conference, messages from the First Presidency, the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and other Church leaders focused on <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2023/9/30/23897498/october-2023-general-conference-focus-on-faith-in-jesus-christ">faith in Jesus Christ</a>, the <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/general-conference/2023/9/30/23897491/elder-gary-sabin-october-2023-general-conference-hallmarks-happiness">happiness</a> that comes from <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2023/10/1/23898852/october-2023-general-conference-covenant-path-agency-choice-president-nelson">covenant keeping</a> and the <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/general-conference/2023/10/1/23898352/president-nelson-october-2023-general-conference-think-celestial">invitation to “think celestial</a>.” This special edition of the Church News podcast features highlights from every general conference talk, including the announcement by President Russell M. Nelson that the Church will build <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/general-conference/2023/10/1/23898740/president-nelson-announces-20-new-temples-october-2023-general-conference-335">20 new temples</a>. </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>

<ul></ul> <p>On Tuesday, Sept. 19, <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/members/2023/9/18/23871796/how-c-shane-reese-went-from-first-generation-college-student-to-university-president">C. Shane Reese</a> <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2023/9/19/23880859/president-reese-inauguration-14th-president-of-byu">was inaugurated as the new president</a> of <a href="https://www.byu.edu/">Brigham Young University</a>, becoming the 14th president of the Church’s flagship university. <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/2018/1/25/23213455/getting-to-know-president-dallin-h-oaks-of-the-first-presidency">President Dallin H. Oaks</a>, first counselor in the First Presidency, and <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/2008/4/19/23231789/elder-d-todd-christofferson-apostle-2008">Elder D. Todd Christofferson</a> of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles officially installed President Reese, who <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/1994/6/25/23256894/elder-jeffrey-r-holland-apostle-1994">Elder Jeffrey R. Holland</a> of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles announced in March would lead the university. </p> <p>“The Lord has prepared him in profound ways,” said Elder Holland. “He has the confidence and trust of the Church Board of Education to lead BYU at this critical time.”</p> <p>This episode of the Church News podcast features President Reese sharing his experiences, testimony and vision for BYU.</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>

<ul></ul> <p>On the evening of Sept. 21 and the morning of Sept. 22, 1823, the angel Moroni appeared to Joseph Smith, teaching him and revealing the nearby location of an ancient record written on gold plates — the Book of Mormon. He quoted scripture about the Restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ and the gathering of Israel. With the approaching 200th anniversary of Moroni’s visits — four total — the Church News podcast features <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2022/8/12/23294170/church-historian-and-recorder-elder-kyle-s-mckay-church-history-strengthen-faith-questions#:~:text=Meet%20the%20new%20Church%20historian,McKay%20%2D%20Church%20News">Elder Kyle S. McKay</a>, a General Authority Seventy and Church historian and recorder, and <a href="https://www.keitherekson.com/about/">Keith A. Erekson</a>, director of research and outreach for the Church History Department, talking about these historic visitations.</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>

<p>In August 2023, a <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/members/2023/8/10/23827308/maui-lahaina-hawaii-fires-evacuations-stake-center-missionaries-safe">series of wildfires</a> broke out and spread devastation on the Hawaiian island of Maui. Property and lives were lost, including five members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Church members and others in the community rallied to support each other and begin the <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/2023/8/30/23852546/lahaina-maui-hawaii-fires-saints-navigate-next-phase-of-recovery-after-wildfires">long process of recovering</a> from the disaster. </p> <p>Church News reporter <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/authors/mary-richards">Mary Richards</a> traveled to the island shortly after the disaster, documenting the post-fire relief efforts and observing the strength of the Hawaiian people as they both sought and gave solace in the wounded community. In this special edition of the Church News podcast, she shares their <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/2023/8/19/23838094/maui-wildfires-lahaina-latter-day-saints-saviors-relief">stories of survival</a> and spiritual fortitude, the <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/2023/8/20/23838893/church-red-cross-donation-temporal-relief-maui-wildfires">Church’s Humanitarian response</a> and the faith that can be found in the beauty of the ashes.</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>

<p><a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/2018/1/16/23213417/getting-to-know-president-russell-m-nelson-of-the-first-presidency">President Russell M. Nelson</a> has spoken repeatedly about forgiveness — pleading with Latter-day Saints to <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/04/47nelson?lang=eng">end personal conflicts</a>, <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/2023/4/2/23667152/president-russell-m-nelson-encourages-forgiveness-on-palm-sunday">free themselves from a grudge they may be harboring</a> and <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2023/7/7/23786997/president-nelson-forgive-others-seventy-times-seven-world-forgiveness-day">forgive someone who has wronged them</a>. “There is nothing easy about forgiving those who have disappointed us, hurt us, cheated us or spread false rumors about us,” <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/2023/4/2/23667152/president-russell-m-nelson-encourages-forgiveness-on-palm-sunday">President Nelson said</a>. “However, not forgiving others is poison for us. Grudges weigh us down. Angry disagreements separate us. Animosity and hatred can divide families. “And yet, the Savior’s counsel is clear: ‘If ye forgive men their trespasses, your Heavenly Father will also forgive you’” (<a href="https://site.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/nt/matt/6?lang=eng&id=p14&adobe_mc_ref=https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/nt/matt/6?lang=eng&id=p14#p14&adobe_mc_sdid=SDID=0132F3770B4ACC49-017EC2E069794687%7CMCORGID=66C5485451E56AAE0A490D45%40AdobeOrg%7CTS=1691454753%23p14">Matthew 6:14</a>). While forgiveness is important spiritually, a growing body of research shows how forgiveness also affects mental and physical health. <a href="https://www.luther.edu/faculty/loren-toussaint">Dr. Loren Toussaint</a> is a professor of psychology at Luther College, the chair of the <a href="https://discoverforgiveness.org/">Discover Forgiveness Advisory Council</a> for the <a href="https://www.templetonworldcharity.org/">Templeton World Charity Foundation</a> and president of <a href="https://theforgivenessfoundation.org/">The Forgiveness Foundation</a>. He joins this episode of the Church News podcast to discuss the benefits of forgiveness. </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>

<p>After six years as head football coach of University of Virginia, <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/2009/2/20/23230647/bronco-ball">Coach Bronco Mendenhall </a><a href="https://www.deseret.com/2021/12/2/22815086/why-bronco-mendenhall-said-he-resigned-from-virginia">resigned his post</a> at the end of the 2021 season. Mendenhall — who also spent 11 years as head football coach at Brigham Young University — and his wife, Holly Mendenhall, speak about family, faith and football on this episode of the Church News podcast. They are joined by fellow sports fan and guest host Sister<a href="https://deseretbook.com/t/author/sheri-l-dew"> Sheri Dew</a>, executive vice president of Deseret Management Corp. and a former member of the Relief Society general presidency. </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>

<p>On June 27 — the 179th anniversary of the martyrdom of Joseph and Hyrum Smith in Carthage Jail — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints published the final volume of the <a href="https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/">Joseph Smith Papers</a>. Much of the project was made possible by <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/2023/7/18/23797954/gail-miller-super-duper-sons-daughters-utah-pioneers-president-ballard-days-of-47">Gail Miller </a>and her late husband, Larry H. Miller. </p> <p>Gail Miller, owner of the <a href="https://www.lhm.com/">Larry H. Miller Company,</a> joins this episode of the Church News podcast to talk about her family's initial <a href="https://www.deseret.com/faith/2023/7/23/23793106/a-10m-investment-in-joseph-smith">$10 million investment </a>and the significant subsequent financial support they devoted to the project. “I don't think you can read these papers without feeling like you know this man and that he sacrificed his life to bring the gospel back to the earth for all of us,” she said. “And that alone is a magnificent gift.”</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>

<p>During the USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon, on July 8, Brigham Young University distance runner <a href="https://byucougars.com/athlete/m-track-field/1298364/kenneth-rooks">Kenneth Rooks</a> fell — and then got up and<a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/members/2023/7/9/23788729/kenneth-rooks-falls-comes-back-win-steeplechase-national-championship-lds-social-media"> won the 3,000-meter steeplechase</a>. The victory — as well as his tenacity — has thrust him into the national spotlight. After the race, he was widely featured in headlines and on social media. He joins this episode of the Church News podcast to talk about overcoming hurdles and to share <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/members/2023/7/11/23790015/kenneth-rooks-steeplechase-national-championship-world-championships-budapest">how his membership</a> in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has made him a better athlete. </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>

<p>Many members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints already know of <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2023/6/3/23738767/young-women-general-president-emily-belle-freeman-bio-2023-abiding-belief-in-jesus-christ">Emily Belle Freeman</a>, a popular speaker, author, podcaster and teacher. Now they will get to know her in another way — as a general officer of the Church. President Freeman — with her counselors, Sister Tamara Wood Runia and Sister Andrea Muñoz Spannaus — <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2023/8/1/23814361/new-young-women-general-presidency-begins-service-emily-belle-freeman">began her service as the Church’s Young Women general president</a> on Aug. 1. President Freeman, who was sustained <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/general-conference">during April 2023 general conference</a>, said she has spent many hours pondering her new role since receiving the calling from <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/2018/1/16/23213417/getting-to-know-president-russell-m-nelson-of-the-first-presidency">President Russell M. Nelson</a>. She joins this episode of the Church News podcast to talk about her life, experiences, writing, testimony and feelings for Latter-day Saint youth.</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>

<p><a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/2018/1/16/23213417/getting-to-know-president-russell-m-nelson-of-the-first-presidency">President Russell M. Nelson</a> announced the<a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/2023/6/22/23768558/president-nelson-introduces-new-edition-of-preach-my-gospel"> second edition of “Preach My Gospel”</a> in June 2023, explaining that members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have a sacred and covenant responsibility to share the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. President Nelson's message was shared during the four-day<a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2023/6/26/23773408/preach-my-gospel-2nd-edition-messages-from-2023-seminar-for-new-mission-leaders"> 2023 Seminar for New Mission Leaders</a> at the Provo Missionary Training Center. This episode of the Church News podcast, the second of <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/church-news-podcast/messages-from-the-2023-seminar-for-new-mission-lea">two special episodes</a>, features members of the First Presidency, the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and the Missionary Executive Council teaching from the second edition of “Preach My Gospel.” These leaders testify of the reality of the Restoration, the importance of sharing the gospel and the blessings that come from studying the new<a href="https://site.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/preach-my-gospel-2023?lang=eng&adobe_mc_ref=https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/preach-my-gospel-2023&v=Control"> “Preach My Gospel”</a> manual. </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>

<ul></ul> <p><a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/2018/1/16/23213417/getting-to-know-president-russell-m-nelson-of-the-first-presidency">President Russell M. Nelson</a> announced the<a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/2023/6/22/23768558/president-nelson-introduces-new-edition-of-preach-my-gospel"> second edition of “Preach My Gospel”</a> in June 2023, explaining that members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have a sacred and covenant responsibility to share the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. President Nelson's message was shared during the four-day<a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2023/6/26/23773408/preach-my-gospel-2nd-edition-messages-from-2023-seminar-for-new-mission-leaders"> 2023 Seminar for New Mission Leaders</a> at the Provo Missionary Training Center. This episode of the Church News podcast, the first of two special episodes, features members of the First Presidency, the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and the Missionary Executive Council teaching from the updated manual. These leaders testify of the reality of the Restoration, the importance of sharing the gospel and the blessings that come from studying the new<a href="https://site.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/preach-my-gospel-2023?lang=eng&adobe_mc_ref=https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/preach-my-gospel-2023&v=Control"> “Preach My Gospel”</a> manual. </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>

<ul></ul> <p>On July 24, 1847, a company of early Latter-day Saint pioneers piloted their way into the Salt Lake Valley. The leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/liahona/2021/07/united-states-and-canada-section/this-is-the-right-place?lang=eng">Brigham Young looked upon the valley and was said to declare, “This is the right place</a>; drive on.” These early pioneers were joined by Latter-day Saints from around the world. Near the location where Brigham Young gave this prophetic declaration now stands <a href="https://www.thisistheplace.org/">“This Is The Place Heritage Park</a>,” a Utah state park populated with historical homes, dedicated monuments and interactive exhibits to help individuals and families explore the early history of the Salt Lake Valley. This episode of the Church News podcast — released near the anniversary of the pioneers’ entrance into the valley — explores history, heritage and faith with <a href="https://csbs.utah.edu/alumni-spotlights/e-ivory.php">Ellis Ivory</a>, the executive director of “This Is The Place Heritage Park.” </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>

<ul></ul> <p>Weeks before <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2023/7/9/23786345/president-cordon-5-years-momentous-growth-for-youth-of-the-church">Young Women General President Bonnie H. Cordon</a> completes her calling as a general officer of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she joins the Church News podcast to share the joy of service, recent inspired changes to Church organization and the peace that comes by turning to the Savior Jesus Christ. Since being sustained as a member of the Primary General Presidency in 2016 and then as Young Women General President in 2018, she has served through significant trials and beautiful blessings, including responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, the implementation of the Children and Youth program and the creation of a new Young Women theme and “For the Strength of Youth” standards guide. </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>

<ul></ul> <p>In July 2022,<a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/2018/1/25/23213455/getting-to-know-president-dallin-h-oaks-of-the-first-presidency"> President Dallin H. Oaks</a>, first counselor in the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, offered a historic address at the <a href="https://think.nd.edu/bq/rls2022/">2022 Notre Dame Religious Liberty Summit in Rome, Italy</a>. He called for a global effort <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/2022/7/23/23278591/notre-dame-religious-liberty-summit-president-oaks-dean-marcus-cole-law-school">to defend and advance the religious freedom</a> of all of <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/2022/7/20/23278580/president-oaks-rome-italy-religious-freedom-historic-address-global-effort">God’s children in every nation of the world</a>. While he was in Rome in 2022, President Oaks participated in a Church News interview about religious liberty — detailing why it should matter to people of faith, as well as those of no faith. This episode of the Church News podcast — released on July 4, Independence Day in the United States — celebrates essential religious liberty freedoms.</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>

<ul></ul> <p>The night before His crucifixion, the Savior washed His apostles' feet, taught them and administered the sacrament. He also prayed for them, saying, as recorded in <a href="https://site.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/nt/john/17?lang=eng&adobe_mc_ref=https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/nt/john/17?lang=eng&adobe_mc_sdid=SDID=0012BAFE38045577-0585EA46A992911D%7CMCORGID=66C5485451E56AAE0A490D45%40AdobeOrg%7CTS=1687797583&v=V01">John 17</a>: “I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil. They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world…As thou hast sent me into the world, even so, have I also sent them into the world.” This episode of the Church News podcast features leaders of the Sandy Utah Willow Creek Stake talking about efforts to serve “in the world, but not of the world.” Stake President Joseph A. Staples, Stake Relief Society President Terri DeJohn and former Stake Young Women President Lisa Nielsen share how connecting to their neighbors through friendship, love, service and events has strengthened their neighborhoods and community, as well as their commitment to emulate the life and teachings 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>

<p>During the April 2022 general conference, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sustained <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/2022/6/11/23218515/president-camille-johnson-relief-society-primary-service-trusting-in-the-lord-has-shaped-the-life">Relief Society General President Camille N. Johnson</a> and her counselors, <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/2022/6/20/23218672/sister-j-anette-dennis-relief-society-general-presidency-first-counselor-trust-lord-will-meet-you-wh">Sister J. Anette Dennis </a>and <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/2022/6/25/23218733/kristin-yee-relief-society-general-presidency-counselor-primary-artist-disney-animation-byu">Sister Kristin M. Yee</a>. President Johnson articulated the theme of their global ministry in her <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/04/42johnson?lang=eng">April 2023 general conference address</a>, titled “<a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/general-conference/2023/4/2/23666339/president-johnson-april-2023-general-conference-jesus-christ-is-relief">Jesus Christ Is Relief</a>”: “We can partner with the Savior to help provide temporal and spiritual relief for those in need — and in the process find our own relief,” she said. In 2022, <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/2023/3/22/23650876/2022-caring-for-those-in-need-annual-report-donations-volunteers-humanitarian-projects">Latter-day Saints answered the call to provide relief </a>as the Church engaged in 3,692 humanitarian projects in 190 countries and territories — with 6.3 million hours of volunteer work and $1.02 billion in expenditures. The Relief Society leaders join this episode of the Church News podcast to talk about <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/2023/6/8/23752638/relief-society-women-receive-and-provide-saviors-relief">faith, Jesus Christ and relief</a>. </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>

<p>For the past 13 years, <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/authors/rachel-sterzer-gibson">Rachel Sterzer Gibson</a> has worked for the Church News, helping to create a “Living Record of the Restoration” through her writing, editing, web publication and support. She joins this episode of the Church News podcast to discuss her most compelling assignments, her current beat <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/2021/5/16/23217464/church-educational-system-byu-provo-idaho-hawaii-pathway-ensign-college">writing about Church education</a>, her <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/2022/10/9/23377097/feeling-gods-love-fundamental-rachel-sterzer-gibson">role as a wife and mother</a>, the years she navigated as a single adult, and the tender time she and her family cared for her<a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/2018/6/15/23221467/what-i-know-now-that-i-didnt-know-before-my-dad-died"> aging father</a>. These experiences magnifying others' stories of faith have helped her see the Lord's ever-present hand in her life. </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>

<ul></ul> <p>“<a href="https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/150th-anniversary-of-mountain-meadows-massacre">We believe it is our obligation to understand and learn from the past</a>,” Elder Henry B. Eyring, then of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, remarked on Sept. 11, 2007, at an event commemorating the 150th anniversary of the<a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics/mountain-meadows-massacre?lang=eng"> Mountain Meadows Massacre</a>. The massacre is perhaps the grimmest episode in the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — when brewing tensions between early Church pioneers and immigrants traveling through the Utah Territory erupted, resulting in the death of some 100 people. In 2008,<a href="https://mountainmeadowsmassacre.com/massacre"> the book “Massacre at Mountain Meadows</a>” explored the complicated history of the 1857 event. The sequel, “<a href="https://mountainmeadowsmassacre.com/vengeance">Vengeance Is Mine: The Mountain Meadows Massacre and Its Aftermath</a>,” is now available. Authors Richard E. Turley Jr. and Barbara Jones Brown join this episode of the Church News podcast to talk about this period in Church history. </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>

<p><a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/2018/2/1/23213471/getting-to-know-president-henry-b-eyring-of-the-first-presidency">President Henry B. Eyring</a>, second counselor in the First Presidency, will <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2023/5/28/23736555/president-eyring-90th-birthday-lessons-learned-sister-eyring-health">celebrate his 90th birthday</a> on May 31, 2023. Born in Princeton, New Jersey, in 1933, President Eyring has dedicated his life to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. As an educator by profession, President Eyring has served as <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2023/5/25/23737585/video-how-president-eyring-learned-to-trust-in-the-lord-ricks-college-acceptance-speech">president of Ricks College</a>, the Church commissioner of education, in the Presiding Bishopric, as a General Authority Seventy, in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and as a counselor to three Church presidents. He and his wife, Sister Kathleen Eyring, are the parents of four sons and two daughters. He joins the Church News podcast to share his <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/henry-b-eyring/law-increasing-returns/">well-earned life lessons</a> on service, personal revelation and modern prophets, as well as <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/10/38eyring?lang=eng">his testimony of the Savior Jesus Christ</a>. </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>

<p>With <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/get-help/mental-health?lang=eng">Mental Health</a> Awareness Month observed in May, this episode of the Church News podcast is dedicated to discussing mental health. Sherilyn C. Stinson, the commissioner of <a href="https://providentliving.churchofjesuschrist.org/lds-family-services?lang=eng">Family Services for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints</a> and a licensed clinical social worker, joins this episode of the podcast. She talks about <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2013/10/like-a-broken-vessel?lang=eng">mental health</a> and discusses <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/04/13cook?lang=eng">how to identify problems</a>, when and how to seek help and what <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2007/10/o-remember-remember?lang=eng">Church leaders teach</a> about this important topic. </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>

<p><a href="https://janicekappperry.com/">Janice Kapp Perry </a>has composed 3,000 songs and hymns beloved by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her well-known repertoire includes Primary hymns, “<a href="https://www.ldsliving.com/100-greatest-lds-songs-of-all-time-top-3/s/71392">A Child’s Prayer</a>,” “I Love To See the Temple” and “I’m Trying To Be Like Jesus.” She started her music career later in life after <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/2011/9/20/23226378/janice-kapp-perry-the-power-of-a-simple-song">two lucky breaks — a broken TV and an injury</a> — took her from the sports court to roadshow music writing. Her work has been featured in the Church hymnbook and Primary songbook and translated and sung around the world. From 1993 to 1999 she performed with The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, <a href="https://www.thetabernaclechoir.org/articles/a-childs-prayer-janice-kapp-perry.html">often singing her own music</a>. In <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/2020/5/2/23216223/she-composed-3000-songs-and-hymns-beloved-by-latter-day-saints-now-byu-honors-songwriter-with-an-hon">2020, Brigham Young University conferred upon her an honorary degree</a>, a Doctor of Christian Service in Music. Her acceptance speech, “<a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/janice-kapp-perry/filling-the-world-with-music-of-faith/">Filling the World With Music of Faith</a>,” was posted online due to the pandemic. Janice Kapp Perry joins this episode of the Church News podcast to discuss the power of music, sharing her testimony of the Savior and the profound lessons she has learned during her remarkable and varied life. </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>

<ul></ul> <p>As Mother's Day fast approaches, this episode of the Church News podcast looks at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAOkjpS-Km0">the power of love</a>, service, faith, community involvement and recognizing and elevating the potential we see in others – just as so many mothers do every day. The <a href="https://utahpolicy.com/">editor</a> of Utah Policy, <a href="https://www.deseret.com/authors/holly-richardson">Holly Richardson</a> is a former Utah legislator, current columnist and contributor to the Deseret News; she holds a master's degree in professional communication and a doctorate in political science. She and her husband, Greg, are the parents of a large and unique family of 25 children from eight countries. She speaks about her journey in life as a writer, politician, educator and mother — and, most important, how<a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/2020/8/22/23265076/covid-19-power-of-the-temple-holly-richardson"> her testimony of the Atonement of Jesus Christ</a> has helped her tackle the unpredictabilities of life. </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>

<p>After spending years researching and teaching behavioral economics and household finance at Harvard University, the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School and the University of Chicago, <a href="https://marriott.byu.edu/directory/details?id=63227">Brigitte C. Madrian</a> accepted a position as <a href="https://www.deseret.com/2018/5/23/20645578/byu-names-first-female-dean-of-marriott-school-of-business">the ninth dean of the Marriott School of Business at Brigham Young University</a>. She brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to this episode of the Church News podcast, discussing the importance of faith-based education, ethics and empathy in economics and business, and the positive influence of BYU. </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>

<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>

<p>Members of the Church News staff strive each day to create a record of the Restoration. In the process, they witness how members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints across the globe connect to one another through their belief in the Savior Jesus Christ. This episode of the Church News podcast features<a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/es/"> Church News Spanish Translation Coordinator Nadia Gavarret</a>, who has seen the joy of the spreading gospel. Raised in South America and fluent in Spanish, Portuguese and English, Gavarret brings unique perspective and global experience to the Church News. She shares the universal blessings of accepting the gospel of Jesus Christ and the journey that led her to the Church News. </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>

<p>For the first time in its 175-year history, participants living outside the United States joined the 360-voice <a href="https://www.thetabernaclechoir.org/">Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square</a> during the <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/general-conference">193rd Annual General Conference</a> of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The singers, part of a pilot program for the choir, sang with the storied choir in the Saturday morning session and both Sunday sessions of general conference on April 1 and 2, 2023. <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/members/2023/4/6/23671643/april-2023-general-conference-10-international-singers-tabernacle-choir">The 10 singers from six countries</a> — Brazil, Mexico, Ghana, Malaysia, Philippines and Taiwan — join this episode of the Church News podcast to report on their visit to Salt Lake City and their experiences of testifying of Christ through music.</p> <p>The 10 international singers are Sundae Mae Indino of Cagayan de Oro, Philippines; Ronald Baa of Cagayan de Oro, Philippines; Álvaro Jorge Martins of Natal, Brazil; Rodrigo Domaredzky of Curitiba, Brazil; Thalita De Carvalho of São Paulo, Brazil; Tubo-Oreriba Joseph Elisha of Accra, Ghana; Jonathan How of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Denisse Elorza Avalos of Tijuana, Mexico; Georgina Montemayor Wong of Monterrey, Mexico; and Pei-Shan Chung (Kylie Zhong) of Taipei, Taiwan.</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>

<ul></ul> <p>On <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/members/2023/3/26/23652813/what-is-palm-sunday-latter-day-saints-easter">Palm Sunday</a> weekend, leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints shared messages of hope, faith and peace during the <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/members/2023/3/29/23661083/general-conference-april-2023-talk-summaries-session-highlights-news-announcements">193rd Annual General Conference on April 1 and 2, 2023</a>. They spoke about the <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/general-conference/2023/4/1/23666214/elder-dehoyos-april-2023-general-conference-temple-family-history">blessings of temple service</a>, <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_giRX2y_0JpLiz276K7x6It_BOSruRy42dOCeJUBSkg/edit">gathering Israel</a>, <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/general-conference/2023/4/2/23666426/president-nelson-april-2023-general-conference-peacemakers-needed">avoiding contention by being peacemakers</a> and <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/general-conference/2023/4/1/23666333/general-conference-april-2023-church-leaders-taught-about-joy">finding lasting joy</a>. Each speaker also bore testimony of Jesus Christ during <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2023/4/3/23667432/april-2023-general-conference-prophetic-emphasis-invitations-easter-holy-week">this sacred Easter season</a>. This episode of the Church News podcast features excerpts from these general conference addresses.</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>

<p>For more than a year, Church News staff writer Mary Richards has written about <a href="https://www.justserve.org/">JustServe.org</a>, a free online platform that connects volunteers with service opportunities in their communities. In this general conference special edition of the Church News podcast, produced in connection with <a href="https://kslnewsradio.com/1956337/generalconference/">KSLNews Radio</a>, <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/authors/mary-richards">Mary Richards</a> talks with numerous guests about JustServe: Isabelle Harris, a high school senior from Heber, Utah, who started a JustServe Club at her school; Doraleen Taulanga, who uses JustServe in her calling with young adults in her Samoan speaking ward in Woods Cross, Utah; Wendy Tibbitts and her son, Joshua Tibbitts, who use JustServe to find service opportunities as a family; and Amy Dott Harmer, executive director at the Utah Refugee Connection, who uses JustServe to connect businesses and individuals looking to serve the refugee community. </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>

<p>In the Doctrine and Covenants, the Lord declares: “For my soul delighteth in the song of the heart; yea, the song of the righteous is a prayer unto me, and it shall be answered with a blessing upon their heads” (<a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/25.12?lang=eng#p12">Doctrine and Covenants 25:12</a>). <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/2022/9/27/23371491/provo-missionary-training-center-choir-purpose-power-ryan-eggett">Ryan Eggett</a>, a music manager for the Church’s Priesthood and Family Department — and the former director of the Provo Missionary Training Center choir and the choir at the Utah Valley Institute of Religion — joins this episode of the Church News podcast. He speaks about the power of music, the role of music in general conference and sacrament meetings, and the ability of music to testify 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>

<p>For over eight decades, the <a href="https://mesatemple.org/2023-mesa-easter-pageant-dates-announced/">Easter Pageant at the Mesa Arizona Temple</a> of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has entertained and uplifted generations of people as it boldly declares the reality of the resurrected Christ. Performed the two weeks before <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics/easter?lang=eng">Easter</a> each year, the annual pageant draws more than 100,000 people <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/2022/4/9/23217562/mesa-easter-pageant-returns-to-temple-grounds-presented-as-gift-to-community">to celebrate</a> the life and the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This episode of the Church News podcast explores the roots and branches of this beloved community event with Jill Bishop Adair, who serves as communications director for <a href="https://mesatemple.org/">Mesa Temple Events</a>, has<a href="https://www.mesaeasterpageantbook.com/about-the-book"> written a book about the pagean</a>t and whose love for the pageant began in 1979, when, as a high schooler, she was cast into the production.</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>

<p><a href="https://www.churchhistorianspress.org/?lang=eng">The Church Historian’s Press</a> was created in 2008 with the goal to publish works of Latter-day Saint history that meet high standards of scholarship. Over the years it has helped scholars, as well as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, have direct access to primary documents and contextual histories. In February of this year, the Church Historian’s Press <a href="https://www.churchhistorianspress.org/news/prison-journal-of-belle-harris-now-available-on-church-historians-press-website?lang=eng">published the “Prison Journal of Belle Harris</a>”. Just in time for Women's History Month, this episode of the Church News podcast explores Belle Harris’ story of persecution, courage and hard-practiced faith. Ken Adkins, the lead historian specialist who spearheaded the project, offers highlights of Belle Harris’ experience and speaks to <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/history/2023/2/21/23607721/belle-harris-prison-journal-church-historians-press-history-lds-women">why her story of incarceration was included</a> among the Church’s other scholastic works. </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>

<p><a href="https://www.familysearch.org/rootstech/">RootsTech 2023</a> will be held in person for the first time since 2020. While the COVID-19 pandemic moved the annual three-day family history event online, attendance <a href="https://www.deseret.com/faith/2022/3/9/22968468/rootstech-reaches-millions-family-history-conference-world-online-content-sessions#:~:text=Several%20million%20people%20worldwide%20participated%20in%20RootsTech%202022%2C%20according%20to%20organizers.">spiked from 50,000 people in 2020 to several million participants</a> worldwide in 2022. This year, RootsTech encompasses the best of both platforms with<a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2023/1/19/23562368/elder-sister-gong-rootstech-2023-family-discovery-day"> the theme “Uniting</a>.” This episode of the Church News podcast features <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/learn/kevin-s-hamilton?lang=eng">Elder Kevin S. Hamilton</a>, a General Authority Seventy and executive director of the Family History Department for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Elder Hamilton is joined by <a href="https://www.ensign.edu/devotionals/steve-rockwood">Steve Rockwood</a>, CEO of<a href="https://www.familysearch.org/about"> FamilySearch International</a>, to talk about the importance and global reach of family history. </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>

<ul></ul> <p><a href="https://www.deseret.com/">Deseret News</a>, the media company that publishes the <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/">Church News</a>, is Utah's oldest continuously operating business. Founded in 1850 by pioneer members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the publications began with the motto of "Truth and Liberty." In January of 2023, <a href="https://www.deseret.com/authors/burke-olsen">Burke Olsen</a> was <a href="https://www.deseret.com/2023/1/18/23561176/deseret-news-announces-new-publisher-and-editorial-leadership-changes">named publisher of the Deseret News</a>. He joins this episode of the Church News podcast to explain why the Church owns a newspaper and to talk about the history of the publication and the Deseret News mission to be a <a href="https://www.deseretmanagement.com/">voice “of light and truth</a>.”</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>

<p><a href="https://www.deseret.com/faith/2020/10/7/21454383/podcast-lds-mormon-church-faith-religion-100-deseret-book-team-christian-acceptance">What does it mean to be “all in” the gospel of Jesus Christ</a>? That's the question <a href="https://www.ldsliving.com/morgan-jones">Morgan Jones Pearson</a> asks those she interviews each week on her popular <a href="https://www.ldsliving.com/">Latter-day Saint Living</a> <a href="https://www.ldsliving.com/allin">podcast, “All In.</a>” She joins this episode of the Church News podcast to share why she is an ‘all in’ member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/henry-b-eyring/law-increasing-returns/">her atypical journey</a> into marriage, and what she has learned as an interviewer, podcast host and <a href="https://deseretbook.com/p/all-in?variant_id=194703-paperback">Deseret Book author</a>. </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>

<p><a href="https://www.entrepreneur.com/author/davis-smith">Davis and Asialene Smith</a>, founders of <a href="https://www.cotopaxi.com/pages/about-us">Cotopaxi — an outdoor gear company </a>that commits a percentage of its profits to help communities experiencing poverty —<a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/2022/5/3/23217946/episode-81-davis-and-asialene-smith-founders-of-the-cotopaxi-gear-company-on-being-better-member-mis"> </a>join the Church News podcast to talk about their decision to serve <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/callings/2023/1/6/23531979/complete-list-134-new-mission-president-companion-assignments-2023">as mission leaders</a> for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Leaving Cotopaxi and other interests behind, the Smiths will lead<a href="https://www.deseret.com/utah/2023/1/6/23543069/cotopaxi-founder-davis-smith-stepping-down-serve-latter-day-saint-mormon-mission-brazil"> the Brazil Recife North Mission</a>, beginning July 1, 2023. They share how their calling was extended, what consecration means to them, what they are doing to prepare for full-time missionary work, and how the Lord has shaped and directed their lives.</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>

<p>During the October 2022 general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/10/12uchtdorf?lang=eng">Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf</a> of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles announced a <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/for-the-strength-of-youth?lang=eng">new “For the Strength of Youth” guide</a>, reminding the rising generation that Jesus Christ is their strength. This episode of the Church News podcast features the Church’s Young Women general presidency, <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/2018/7/16/23214002/new-young-women-general-president-we-can-do-hard-things-joyfully">President Bonnie H. Cordon</a>, <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/2018/7/17/23264512/sister-craig-talks-her-hardest-high-school-moments-gaining-confidence-and-being-a-believer">Sister Michelle D. Craig</a> and <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/2018/7/18/23264607/the-heavens-did-not-open-why-this-leaders-experience-with-the-book-of-mormon-still-built-her-testimo">Sister Rebecca L. Craven</a>. They talk about the strength of Latter-day Saint youth, the <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/members/2023/1/27/23574342/watch-youth-devotional-elder-gong-spiritual-trail-markers-president-cordon-president-lund">recent worldwide devotional</a> with <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/church/news/meet-elder-gerrit-w-gong-unfailingly-kind-family-man?lang=eng">Elder Gerrit W. Gong</a> of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/2023/1/8/23540986/what-is-a-cairn-rock-formation-2023-youth-theme-logo">the 2023 youth theme</a> <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/nt/philip/4?lang=eng&id=13#13">“I Can Do All Things Through Christ”</a> and the lessons learned during their nearly five years of service in the Young Women general presidency. </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>

<p>In <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/21?lang=eng&id=1#p1">Doctrine and Covenants 21:1</a>, the Lord commanded the Prophet Joseph Smith that the Church's <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/2019/04/the-sacred-duty-of-record-keeping?lang=eng">records and history</a> should be kept "continually." While the prospect of recording and preserving those records can seem daunting, the Lord has promised that the keeping of records would be "<a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/69?lang=eng&id=8#p8">for the good of the Church, and for the rising generations</a>." <a href="https://express.adobe.com/page/P0tIpSRFeEHsJ/">Matt Heiss</a> is the manager for the Global Support and Training Division of the Church History Library in the Church's seven areas in Europe and Africa. He is the guest on this episode of the Church News podcast. Since 1987, Heiss has worked with the <a href="https://history.churchofjesuschrist.org/">Church History Department</a> of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to acquire, manage and train others on collecting Church history. He discusses the importance of Church history, the <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2007/10/o-remember-remember?lang=eng">potential of recording-keeping</a> and what he knows now after decades of working for the Church.</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>

<p>The Church News recently launched a new<a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/inside-church-headquarters"> Inside Church Headquarters series</a> focusing on the work of<a href="http://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/learn/presiding-bishopric?lang=eng"> the Presiding Bishopric</a> of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Under the direction of the First Presidency, the Presiding Bishopric manages the temporal affairs of the Church, including — among many responsibilities — the building and maintenance of meetinghouses and temples, the<a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2022/12/4/23466315/inside-church-headquarters-presiding-bishopric-lds-church-humanitarian-welfare-efforts"> distribution of humanitarian aid</a>, and the production and distribution of gospel resources such as scriptures and hymnbooks. This episode of the Church News podcast includes excerpts from recent interviews with members of the Presiding Bishopric. As part of those interviews, Presiding<a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/2019/4/15/23214964/gerald-causee-presiding-bishop-2019"> Bishop Gérald Caussé</a>, and his counselors —<a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/archives/2016-01-07/bishop-w-christopher-waddell-meet-the-new-second-counselor-in-the-presiding-bishopric-29039"> Bishop W. Christopher Waddell</a> and<a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/2019/5/20/23215074/god-general-authority-elder-budge-japan"> Bishop L. Todd Budge</a> — answer the critical question, “<a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2022/11/20/23439351/inside-church-headquarters-what-is-the-presiding-bishopric">What does the Presiding Bishopric do</a>?” as they support the temporal, and thus spiritual, affairs of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.</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>

<p><a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/2018/1/16/23213417/getting-to-know-president-russell-m-nelson-of-the-first-presidency">President Russell M. Nelson</a> was sustained and set apart as the 17th president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018, in the upper room of the Salt Lake Temple. <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/2023/1/5/23539555/sarah-jane-weaver-president-nelson-5-years-playing-scrabble">In the five years since then</a>, he has embarked on a fast-paced global ministry — traveling to 35 nations, extending <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/2022/1/13/23218668/president-nelson-invitations-prophet-gather-israel-hear-him-covenant-path">countless invitations</a>, <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/2022/1/6/23218585/covid-19-church-response-timeline-missionaries-temples">leading the Church through a global pandemic</a> and overseeing <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders-and-ministry/2020-02-26/president-nelson-restoration-invitation-2020-hearhim-joseph-smith-first-vision-bicentennial-175302">the continuing restoration</a> of the gospel of Jesus Christ. This episode of the Church News podcast features three of President Nelson's 10 children: Gloria Irion, Laurie Marsh and Russell Nelson Jr. They talk about President Nelson’s Church leadership and offer a unique glimpse into his role as a father, husband and teacher. </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>

<p>This episode of the Church News podcast features an interfaith conversation on the recent Christmas season when, after a pandemic pause, <a href="https://www.thetabernaclechoir.org/events/2022-christmas-concert.html">the annual Tabernacle Choir Christmas concert returned in full form</a>. The performance featured the choir, orchestra, bell ringers and the “Pride of the Philippines,” singer and actress <a href="https://leasalonga.com/">Lea Salonga</a>. Also returning to the concert was a live audience, which featured <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeNiBhaLtwQ">Filipino social media influencers Megan Young and Mikael Daez</a>; Haidi Fajardo who serves as the <a href="https://ph.churchofjesuschrist.org/">Philippines Area Director for Church Communication</a>; and Kelly Taylor, the director of marketing and reputation for the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square. These guests join the Church News podcast to talk about the positive influence of music, using <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/church/news/share-more-gospel-messages-on-social-media-elder-bednar-says?lang=eng">social media to edify and uplift</a> and remembering to celebrate the joy of Christmas all year round. </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>

<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>

<p>Each Christmas season, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and others across the world, turn their thoughts to the town of Bethlehem and the traditional interpretation of <a href="https://youtu.be/yXWoKi5x3lw">the Nativity</a>. This episode of the Church News podcast features <a href="https://religion.byu.edu/directory/matthew-grey">Dr. Matthew Grey</a>, a professor of ancient scripture at Brigham Young University. He shares <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/history/2022/12/19/23512976/bethlehem-archaeological-insights-setting-jesus-birth">historical insights and biblical context on the village of Bethlehem, the archaeology and practices of Jewish daily life</a>, and the religious and political atmosphere that existed in this area at the time of the Savior’s birth. </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>

<p>In 2022, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints focused their “home-centered, Church-supported” study on the Old Testament, completing the first scriptural cycle of the “Come, Follow Me” curriculum. Now, looking to <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/come-follow-me-for-individuals-and-families-new-testament-2023?lang=eng">2023, study of the New Testament</a> is an opportunity to learn again that the Jehovah of the Old Testament is the Son of God, the Savior of the World and that He was, and is, the Promised Messiah. This episode of the Church News podcast features the <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/learn/sunday-school-general-presidency?lang=eng">Church's Sunday School general presidency</a>: <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders-and-ministry/2019-07-15/new-sunday-school-general-president-shares-why-he-is-all-in-to-do-whatever-god-asks-of-him-322">President Mark L. Pace</a>, Sunday School general president, and his counselors, <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/2019/7/22/23215215/sunday-school-brother-milton-da-rocha-camargo">Brother Milton Camargo</a> and <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/2019/7/26/23215225/ibm-novell-byu-sunday-school-general-conference">Brother Jan E. Newman</a>. Together they talk about the 2023 “Come, Follow Me” curriculum and how the scriptures point to a deeper understanding of Jesus Christ’s life and restored gospel. </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>

<p>The message of the 2022<a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist"> Light the World</a> campaign for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is simple: “By following Jesus Christ, the true Light of the World, you can bring a little light into the lives of friends, family members, coworkers and even strangers.” This episode of the Church News podcast focuses on sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ light through the Light the World initiative this Christmas season — and throughout the year. Joining the podcast is<a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/learn/w-mark-bassett?lang=eng"> Elder W. Mark Bassett</a>, a General Authority Seventy and assistant executive director of the Missionary Department, and Aaron Hall, director of finding for the Missionary Department.<a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/2022/11/28/23482179/50-ideas-to-share-your-light-light-the-world-calendar-2022"> Share light</a> as part of this effort by finding <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/light-the-world/giving-machines">a Giving Machine</a> and supporting one of many charities, joining the Church’s<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/officiallighttheworldfacebookgroup"> kindness conversation on Facebook</a>, and<a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/2022/11/28/23482179/50-ideas-to-share-your-light-light-the-world-calendar-2022"> receiving daily prompts</a>. </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>

<p>In 2023, the <a href="https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/">Joseph Smith Papers</a> will publish its final two volumes, marking the end of a monumental project that has spanned decades. <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/authors/trent-toone">Trent Toone</a> recently joined the Church News as a reporter and has documented this important project. Before moving to the Church News, <a href="https://www.deseret.com/authors/trent-toone">Trent worked as a journalist for the Deseret News faith team</a>, focusing on coverage of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He joins this episode of the Church News podcast to talk about his faith and family, Church History, the Joseph Smith Papers projects, and his coverage of the fan-funded television series, “<a href="https://new.thechosen.tv/">The Chosen</a>.” </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>

<p>The words of two prominent Latter-day Saint women have been published by the <a href="https://www.churchhistorianspress.org/?lang=eng">Church Historian’s Press</a> — “<a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://www.churchhistorianspress.org/eliza-r-snow?lang%3Deng&data=05%7c01%7cmeganmonson%40ChurchofJesusChrist.org%7c8063e83f01fa46def86608daa8acb099%7c61e6eeb35fd74aaaae3c61e8deb09b79%7c0%7c0%7c638007756909520505%7cUnknown%7cTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7c3000%7c%7c%7c&sdata=dWILibiM5tSbIBtUw6utVcXFIGfX9m5HOktysFIUFXg%3D&reserved=0">The Discourses of Eliza R. Snow</a>” and “<a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://www.churchhistorianspress.org/emmeline-b-wells?lang%3Deng&data=05%7c01%7cmeganmonson%40ChurchofJesusChrist.org%7c8063e83f01fa46def86608daa8acb099%7c61e6eeb35fd74aaaae3c61e8deb09b79%7c0%7c0%7c638007756909520505%7cUnknown%7cTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7c3000%7c%7c%7c&sdata=gZFQbqjQasKOXx22TOPO/GuLX1tpa52SUljsmZ3Y488%3D&reserved=0">The Diaries of Emmeline B. Wells</a>”. The “Discourses of Eliza R. Snow” include more than 1,200 discourses, prepared from 1840 to 1887. The “Diaries of Emmeline B. Wells” include 47 diary volumes spanning from 1844 to 1920. They are both now available online for free. This episode of the Church News podcast features <a href="https://deseretbook.com/t/author/jennifer-reeder">Jennifer Reeder</a> and <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/latter-day-saint-women-podcast/022-lisa-olsen-tait?lang=eng">Lisa Olsen Tait </a>with the Church History Department and co-editor <a href="https://www.churchhistorianspress.org/emmeline-b-wells/about?lang=eng">Cherry Bushman Silver</a> to discuss the projects and their significance. </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>

<p>For the<a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/2022/10/8/23374757/women-church-military-advisory-committee-service"> first time in the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, two women are serving on the Military Advisory Committee</a>. This committee was established by the First Presidency during World War II to help <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/military/church-resources-for-military-members?lang=eng">support and minister to military members</a>, chaplains and their families. Now, Army Lt. Col. Sonie Munson, media operations chief for U.S. Northern Command, and Andrea Wagenbach, who works for the U.S. Department of Defense, lend their voices and wisdom to the 11-member committee. They join this episode of the Church News podcast to talk about their experiences and <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2003/04/war-and-peace?lang=eng">desire to serve both the Church and their country</a>. </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>