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Jesus Christ is the Master Teacher, and we have been commanded to follow His example, acquiring not only His attributes but also His teaching skills. As we do so, we invite the Spirit into our lives in the fullest measure possible. In Teaching with Power, beloved author Tad R. Callister and his wife, Kathy, explain that the goal of every gospel teacher is much more than giving a masterful lesson or an entertaining, never-to-beforgotten presentation; it is to make our students better—to inspire them to become more like Christ. When we understand this purpose, then the questions we ask, the discussions we lead, and the invitations we extend will all be designed to further this objective. This book will help you more effectively meet the true goal of teaching: helping those we teach become converted disciples of Jesus Christ. Tad R. Callister was serving in the Presidency of the Seventy and as a member of the Second Quorum of the Seventy in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints when he was called as Sunday School General President in April 2014. Brother Callister received a BS in accounting from Brigham Young University, a JD from the University of California-Los Angeles, and an MS in tax law from New York University Law School. He spent most of his professional career practicing tax law. He is the author of the best-selling books The Infinite Atonement, The Inevitable Apostasy, and The Blueprint of Christ’s Church He and his wife, Kathryn Louise Saporiti, are the parents of six children. The post Tad and Kathryn Callister Replay of 586 The Cultural Hall appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.

New Temple Announcements President Oaks says read my lips: no new temple announcements for now Opens the door for announcements to be made outside conference Nelson Temple Legacy 7 Year, 10 Month Presidency 49 Temples Dedicated 100 Temple Groundbreakings 200 Temples Announced Larry Y Wilson Scriptures Central Interview Under Monson, the Temple department created a temple site selection committee and made a 15 year plan for 60 new temples (5ish per year) Announcements were made when site was acquired and preliminary permits obtained Nelson wanted a 0 after the number Kept adding sites at short notice, such as Russia and India, without preliminary work finished Temple dedication Elko Nevada Temple – #209 Dedicated October 12th by Gary Stevensen First time a temple was dedicated during an apostolic interregnum since 1888 when the Manti Temple was dedicated under the direction of Quorum president Wilford Woodruff This apostolic interregnum is the longest since the death of John Taylor Dedicatory Prayer Confirmation about Oaks remaining president of the twelve Third Temple in Nevada 4 Stakes and Wendover District assigned to temple district New golf net installed to protect from errant golf balls Planning commission denied request in July, but City Council approved in August Temple Open House Begins Bahia Blanca Argentina Temple Media Day on October 13th, lead by Mathias Held, Andrea Spannaus and Joaquin Costa Interior Photos Released Temple Groundbreakings Lone Mountain Nevada Temple Surprise groundbreaking on Thursday, September 25, 2025, not widely announced Presided by Michael A Dunn Lingering discontent with neighbors Fairbanks Alaska Temple (100th groundbreaking under Nelson) September 27, 2025 presided by Peter M Johnson Construction Updates Jacksonville Florida Temple Building permit issued, no groundbreaking announced Land originally planned to have 60 homes. Lingering concern about traffic Interior renderings and designs included Caldwell Idaho Temple Large, 11 acre land parcel purchased by Church at intersection of Orchard Ave. and S. Florida. Cleveland Ohio Temple Temple construction in Independence offers hope Installation of cupula taking a long time Salt Lake Temple Finishing work in Assembly Room New Brides Room Chandelier Sealing Room Color Themes Green – Large Blue – Medium Yellow – Small “Nauvoo Bell” returned to Presbyterian church in Iowa Just for Fun What month is most common for temple dedications? Mini 3D Temples at BYU Apostle Prediction Power Rankings The post Temples Not Announced in Conference Anymore? 975 appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.

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1. Through His Life and Example (The Model) Jesus’s life, as recorded in the Gospels, provides a perfect, living model for Christian conduct, character, and priorities. He modeled: Servant Leadership: By washing His disciples’ feet, He taught that true greatness comes through humble service (John 13:1-17). Integrity and Action: He matched His words with His deeds, demonstrating honesty, courage, and faithfulness in every situation. Prayer and Devotion: He consistently withdrew to pray, showing the necessity of a constant, personal relationship with God the Father. Compassion and Love: His interactions with all people—the poor, the sick, the outcast, and His followers—demonstrated unconditional love and grace. Christians are called to “put on the Lord Jesus Christ” and to be “imitators of God, as beloved children” (Romans 13:14; Ephesians 5:1). 2. Through His Teachings (The Instruction) Jesus’s teachings provide the foundational wisdom, principles, and vision for Christian life and maturity. The Scriptures: His words, recorded in the New Testament (especially the Gospels), and the rest of the Bible (which He affirmed), serve as the primary source of instruction and guidance. The Bible is used for “teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness” (2 Timothy 3:16-17). Casting Vision: He cast the vision of the Kingdom of God, inspiring His followers with a greater possibility for their lives (e.g., the Sermon on the Mount, Matthew 5-7). Deliberate Coaching: He challenged and held His disciples accountable, providing specific coaching on their behavior and beliefs. 3. Through the Holy Spirit (The Presence) After His ascension, Christ sent the Holy Spirit, who acts as the believer’s immediate, ever-present guide and coach. The “Helper” or “Comforter”: Jesus promised the Holy Spirit would “teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you” (John 14:26). Spiritual Transformation: The Spirit conforms believers to the likeness of Christ (sanctification), continually working to develop Christlike character. Guidance and Conviction: The Spirit guides Christians in daily decisions and convicts them of sin, prompting a return to righteous living. 4. Through the Church (The Community) Christ established the Church (the Body of Christ) to continue His work and facilitate growth. Delegated Authority: Jesus commissioned His followers to “go and make disciples,” which is the essence of mentoring (Matthew 28:19-20). Spiritual Gifts and Leaders: Christ gave gifts to the church (apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, teachers) “to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ” (Ephesians 4:11-13). The post Jesus Christ as a Mentor with Dwain Schallenberger 971 appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.

  Do you want to meet up with Verlin? [email protected] AMA (ask me anything) meet up, to get first dibs reach out at https://www.patreon.com/theculturalhall?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Bisbee sexual abuse case of two Mormon girls Alan Collier: Experienced But Not an Expert Ep. 939 Bishop of Grand Blanc ward struck by tragedy speaks about tragic shooting on YouTube Friends of Michigan church shooting suspect say he long carried hatred toward the Mormon faith Michigan church shooting: victims identified and remembered Church’s statement on the terrible Michigan shooting and fire Click to watch the tribute to President Russel M. Nelson Information on funeral services for President Nelson A tribute to Brother Eugene Orr: founding member of Genesis group Heather Gay doesn’t think any Mormon on TV is wearing their garments 2 new videos released in ‘Behind the Scenes of General Conference’ series Mormonism is having a (bad) moment Damage to Provo homes and church from a mudslide could have been avoided , residents say Church donates new classroom and washroom to Ghana school The post Bishop of Grand Blanc Ward and President Nelson Funeral Updates AoN 970 appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.

Multiple victims in Michigan church shooting, church set on fire Church handbook policy on firearms (scroll to 35.5.7.3) Corey K. Ward’s spreadsheet 1. Name of the Church Emphasis on the Full Name: A sustained and formal effort was launched to encourage members, media, and the public to use the full, correct name of the Church: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and to avoid using unofficial nicknames like “Mormon” and “LDS.” This included changing the names of Church entities like the Mormon Tabernacle Choir to The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square. New Church Symbol: A new symbol was introduced to visually emphasize Jesus Christ, showing a representation of the Christus statue beneath the name of the Church. 2. Temple and Ordinance Changes Temple Building Acceleration: President Nelson announced an unprecedented number of new temples across the globe (over 168 new temples as of his 100th birthday in 2024), more than any other Church president in history. Civil Marriage and Sealing Waiting Period Eliminated: The requirement for couples in the United States and Canada to wait one year between their civil marriage and their temple sealing was discontinued. Witnesses for Ordinances: Policies were changed to allow: Any endowed member with a temple recommend (men or women) to serve as a witness for temple sealings (marriages). Any baptized Church member (including women, youth, and children) to serve as a witness for baptisms in and out of the temple. Temple Ceremony Adjustments: Changes were made to the temple endowment ceremony to simplify the language, clarify the doctrine, and emphasize the equal partnership between men and women in the covenant relationship with God. Temple Recommend Questions: The interview questions for a temple recommend were revised to clarify understanding of temple covenants and prepare members more fully. 3. Organizational and Program Changes Two-Hour Sunday Meeting Block: The standard Sunday meeting schedule was reduced from three hours to two hours to emphasize “home-centered, Church-supported” gospel learning. Come, Follow Me Curriculum: A new, unified curriculum, Come, Follow Me, was introduced for home study and coordinated with Sunday classes, reinforcing the home-centered approach to gospel learning. Ministering Program: The Home Teaching and Visiting Teaching programs were retired and replaced with Ministering, a new, flexible, and more personalized approach to caring for Church members and their families. Priesthood Quorum Restructuring: The high priests quorum in each ward was discontinued. High priests (except those serving in a Stake Presidency or Bishopric) were combined with the Elders Quorum, with the goal of strengthening the Elders Quorum as the presiding quorum in the ward. Children and Youth Program: The Church discontinued its century-long affiliation with the Boy Scouts of America and replaced all existing youth programs (Scouting, Personal Progress, Duty to God) with a new, globally consistent Children and Youth program focused on personal goal-setting, gospel learning, and service. Ward Young Women Class Names: The use of class names (Beehives, Mia Maids, Laurels) was discontinued, and class organization became flexible, often based on age. Bishop as Young Men President: The Bishop and his counselors now serve as the Young Men presidency in the ward; the separate ward Young Men presidency was discontinued. 4. Policy Adjustments (LGBTQ+ Focus) Reversal of the 2015 Policy: The 2015 policy that had designated same-sex marriage as apostasy and barred baptism for children living with same-sex parents (without First Presidency approval) was reversed in April 2019. The new policy allows for the baptism of children of same-sex parents without First Presidency approval and removes the designation of apostasy for same-sex couples. Guidelines on Transgender Members: Church leaders issued updated guidelines clarifying that gender transition is considered a serious matter that may result in Church discipline, while affirming love and respect for all individuals. 5. Missionary Program Weekly Communication: Full-time missionaries were granted permission to communicate with their families weekly (via text, phone, or video chat), instead of only on Christmas and Mother’s Day. Service Mission Option: The option for young people to serve as “service missionaries” (living at home and serving locally) was expanded. 6. General and Administrative New General Authority Seventy and Apostle Appointments: Continued to diversify the general leadership by calling Apostles and General Authority Seventies from increasingly diverse international backgrounds. Partnership with the NAACP: An ongoing, formal working relationship was established with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) to promote education, humanitarian aid, and service. Global Church Handbook: A fully revised and simplified Chu

Temple Open Houses Elko Nevada Temple Media Day for Open House on August 27th Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo special guest Open house through September 13th Interior Photos Released Use of Desert Globemallow flower and Orange, Yellow, and Green accents from Paiute and Shonone patterns Grand Junction Colorado Temple Media Day for Open House on September 8th Open house through September 27th Interior Photos Released Use of claret cup cactus flower as well as Indian paintbrush, cliffrose blossoms and peach blossoms with crimson, amber, green and pale pink hues found in desert canyon landscapes Temple Groundbreakings – 5th instance of 3 on the same day Brazzaville Republic of the Congo Temple August 23rd, presided by Thierry K. Mutombo The Temple Patron Assistance fund has helped members take the journey from ROC to DRC. Tampa Florida Temple August 23rd, presided by Neil Andersen Vancouver Washington Temple August 23rd, presided by Mark A Bragg Temple Groundbreakings Scheduled Cape Town South Africa October 25, 2025, presided by Carlos A Godoy Temple site and rendering was announced in December 2021 Kumasi Ghana Temple October 18, 2025, presided by Isaac K Morrison Rendering was also released in the Africa Newsroom, but not the main. Two-story, 22,750 sq. ft. temple, similar the the Alabang Temple Temple Site Announced Ulaanbaatar Mongolia Temple 11 acres along Naadamchid Road Site map, rendering released for Mongolia’s first temple – Church NewsMain road that leads the the airport, former industrial area with some apartment buildings Rendering Released Single story, 18,850 sq. ft. building Octagonal spire with pagoda shaped accents on corners Elder Andersen shared additional renderings with Mongolian saints and citizens. “It will take four or five years to build.” Temple Rendering Released Osaka Japan Temple Two-story, 34,320 square foot building White exterior, obviously Japanese. Counterpart for the Mexico City Benemerito Temple Construction Updates Lehi Utah Temple Press release about preliminary site and utility work Cincinnati Ohio Temple No press release, but activity on site Heber Valley Utah Temple Church News story about construction beginning But, a couple of weeks later, the same judge that ruled in favor the the construction ordered a halt in construction until there is a ruling from Utah Supreme Court Willamette Valley Oregon Temple Listener question about completion and open house speculation Stockholm Sweden Temple Topping out of the structure was celebrated with a wreath. Salt Lake Temple Restored inscription plaque Kona Hawaii Temple New temple walls rises Honolulu Hawaii Temple Church Buys 11 acres of former Kamehameha Drive-In and Swap Meet site in Aiea for $60M. Development at this site failed in 2023 Fairview Texas Temple Final platt approved, lawsuit threat if construction permits get issued New Temple in Southlake Texas? Sale of Olerio Homes property to the church “The property will become the site of a new temple for the church, marking a significant addition to the Southlake community” New Temple Predictions Africa Bo Sierra Leone Lome Togo Yamoussoukro Côte d’Ivoire Kinshasha DRC #2 Bulawayo Zimbabwe Europe Tirana Albania Asia-Pacific Taichung Taiwan Hobart Australia Christchurch New Zealand Latin America Machala Ecuador Tacna Peru Sorocaba Brazil Poza Rica Mexico Kingston Jamaica United States-Canada Little Rock Arkansas Longview Texas Augusta Maine Charleston West Virginia Hattiesburg or Jackson Mississippi Evanston or Rock Springs Wyoming The post Is Richie the Pharoah? Temple Ticker 968 appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.

  Check us out on YouTube at https://m.youtube.com/@TheCulturalHall?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 3 takeaways from BYU’s win over East Carolina Secret Lives of Mormon Wives cast support Jen Afflek and Whitney Leavitt at Dancing With the Stars premiere Check out the World’s Largest Frying Pan in Rosehill, North Carolina Provo MTC to receive significant updates Church says it’s institutions water-saving landscape measures Reaction to Bryce Harper Instagram post What to know about Jimmy Kimmel’s show being suspended Peacemakers Needed by President Nelson Sharon Eubank says it’s time for everyday humanitarians to step up Doing Small Things With Great Love by Sharon Eubank Registration dates for FSY 2026 announced Church and Rev. Jesses Jackson’s PUSH feed families in Chicago Claire McDaniel promotes literacy, inspires others to learn Love is Literacy, Claire McDaniels YouTube channel The post Be Better. Act Better. Do the Small Things. AoN 967 appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.

A Light in the Darkness Imagine standing in complete darkness. No moon, no stars, no lamps. Just silence and shadows pressing in around you. Then, someone lights a single candle. It is small, flickering, fragile—but suddenly the darkness is not absolute anymore. You can see. You can breathe. You can hope. That simple image captures the enduring power of the hymn This Little Light of Mine. On the surface, it’s a children’s song with a playful melody. But its story is deeply tied to America’s long struggle with slavery, freedom, and equality. This little song of light has carried generations through both private devotion and public protest. For me, that image of light has always been more than symbolic. I’ve had moments in my life—times of anxiety, discouragement, or uncertainty—when I felt like I was standing in that same heavy darkness. And while I never heard a literal candle strike in those moments, I have felt the power of even the smallest bit of light: a kind word from a friend, a scripture that surfaced in my mind, a hymn that reminded me that Christ is near. It never takes much. Just a spark is enough to remind me that the darkness isn’t final. And let’s be honest—This Little Light of Mine is one of those songs almost everyone knows. Chances are you sang it in school, at church, or in some group where the words came out half-shouted, half-sung, but always with a kind of joyful abandon. Because it’s so familiar, we’re tempted to think of it as just a children’s tune—simple, lighthearted, and nothing more. But that’s where we’d be wrong. Beneath that playful melody lies a story rooted in resilience and hope, one that reaches far beyond the circle of childhood sing-alongs. That’s why This Little Light of Mine resonates so deeply with me. It’s not just a children’s song—it’s a declaration that I still have a flame to carry. Even if it’s small, even if it feels fragile, it matters. And maybe that’s the point. The smallest light can still push back the deepest dark. Born in Hardship, Preserved in Memory The hymn arose out of African American oral traditions before slavery was abolished in 1865. For families held in bondage, songs carried hope, memory, and faith when little else could. Francis A. Clark later recalled: “From earliest childhood I heard [this and other] songs, sung by my elders (who had all their lives been held in slavery …) as they gathered, almost nightly, in our home and in the homes of our kindred and friends.” In 1937, Clark published some of these songs from memory, including an early version of This Little Light of Mine. What began in the shadows of slavery was preserved and handed down as a testimony of resilience. A Freedom Song for a Nation In the decades after Clark’s publication, the song grew in popularity. By the 1960s, it became one of the anthems of the Civil Rights Movement. Protesters sang it in marches, rallies, and even jail cells. Verses were often adapted to reflect personal trials or community struggles, making it what came to be called a “freedom song.” The simple call to let one’s light shine became a collective declaration: even when faced with hatred or violence, the light of justice and dignity would not be extinguished. This was not just a children’s hymn anymore. It was a national hymn of endurance, tying the story of faith to the wider American story of liberty for all. The Gospel of Light The spiritual depth of this hymn is inseparable from scripture. Christ Himself said: Matthew 5:14–16 – “Ye are the light of the world… let your light so shine before men.” 3 Nephi 18:24 – “Hold up your light that it may shine unto the world.” Doctrine and Covenants 50:24 – “That which is of God is light.” The hymn testifies of three eternal truths: Jesus Christ brings light to everyone in the world. When we follow Him, His light grows brighter in us. We can share His light through kindness, love, and justice. In scripture and in history, light is more than a metaphor—it is liberation, clarity, and courage. Music That Multiplies Light Part of what makes This Little Light of Mine powerful is its musical simplicity. Its melody is accessible, easy to sing for children and adults alike. Its flexible structure allows endless variations. That openness made it both a teaching song in homes and churches, and an anthem that could be carried into the streets. One voice singing about light is powerful. A whole congregation—or a whole march—singing together multiplies that light until it cannot be ignored. Why It Still Matters Even today, This Little Light of Mine calls us to action. Its message is not only personal (“I will let my light shine”) but also communal (“We will let our light shine”). It reminds us that faith is not hidden; it is meant to make a difference in the world. In our own lives, that might look like: Showing kindness in small, unnoticed ways. Choosing honesty in difficult moments. Standing up for those who cannot stand up for themselves. Singing together in faith and ho

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I’ve shared before that I struggle with anxiety. Like many, it’s been a constant part of my life, and when I don’t handle it well, it can severely hinder my growth. Picture yourself on a small boat, waves swelling around you, wind tearing at the sails. Fear creeps in—until suddenly, the storm stills. The quiet after the chaos is unforgettable. I’ve felt something like that after long, exhausting weeks on the road for work—when the meetings are finally over, the airports fade behind me, and I step back into the quiet of home. In that stillness, I’m reminded how the Savior calms not just seas, but hearts. There’s a line from today’s hymn that captures that feeling perfectly:   “Because He calmed the storm, I’m not afraid.”   This line from Shawna Edwards’s hymn Because reminds us that even though storms still rise in our lives, we are not alone. The One who spoke peace to the sea speaks peace to us. When Shawna Edwards returned to college at age forty-five to finish her music degree, she didn’t expect her first songwriting assignment to produce a hymn that would reach so many. But when asked to write a song on any subject, her choice was immediate and clear: she wanted to write about Jesus Christ. The result was Because—a hymn that testifies of the blessings that flow from the Savior’s life, His atoning sacrifice, and His love. https://youtu.be/fsCnuFCEgD4?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Author Sketch: Shawna Edwards Shawna Belt Edwards is a Christian songwriter whose music has become beloved across the Latter-day Saint community and beyond. A wife, mother, and grandmother from Orem, Utah, she returned to Brigham Young University in her mid-forties to complete a degree in Commercial Music, graduating in 2009. Her hymns and gospel songs—including Because—have reached millions worldwide. Her YouTube channel, Shawna Edwards Music, features lyric videos and performances that together have earned more than 60 million views. With a strong following online and thousands of monthly listeners on streaming platforms, her songs are sung in churches, schools, and homes across the globe. Edwards describes herself simply as a disciple of Jesus Christ. She writes music to share her faith and to help others feel closer to Him. Whether through Easter anthems, Christmas carols, or hymns of gratitude, her work consistently points to the Savior as the source of hope, love, and life.   A Song Born in the Classroom The verses of Because came to Edwards quickly. Each one draws a parallel between something the Savior did and the comfort or guidance we receive in our lives: “Because He walked the path, I know the way.” “Because He calmed the storm, I’m not afraid.” The chorus becomes an expression of everlasting gratitude: He gave us “ev’rything He had to give.” Yet when it came time to close the song, Edwards found herself struggling. How could she summarize the all-encompassing blessings that come through Jesus Christ? The solution was found in the simplest of phrases: “I breathe, I see, I hope, I love, I live.”   Because He walked the path, I know the way. Because He calmed the storm, I’m not afraid. Because He made the lame to walk and caused the blind to see And blessed the children one by one, I feel His love for me. And I will praise forever The Savior of the world, And I will sing together With all the Saints on earth. Because He gave to me ev’rything He had to give, I breathe, I see, I hope, I love, I live. 2. Because He died for me, I’ll live again. Because He is my Friend, I’ll follow Him. Because He fills the world with light, I’m filled with hope and peace. And when He comes to earth again, I’ll kneel before His feet. And I will praise forever The Savior of the world, And I will sing together With all the Saints on earth. Because He gave to me ev’rything He had to give, I breathe, I see, I hope, I love, I live.   Theological Themes in the Text At its core, Because is a hymn of testimony. It proclaims that our strength, our hope, and even the most ordinary aspects of life are gifts that come because of Him. Three principles are highlighted alongside the hymn: Jesus Christ loves each of us. Our faith in Him grows as we learn of His life and teachings. We show our love by following Him. The structure of the hymn reinforces these truths. Each verse begins with “Because,” reminding us that everything we are and everything we have ties back to the Savior’s acts of love. Musical and Poetic Features While the music is not analyzed in technical terms in the provided account, the literary qualities of the text stand out. The repetition of “Because” sets a rhythm that feels like testimony bearing. The progression from specific scriptural events—walking the path, calming the storm—to the elemental blessings of life itself creates a sweeping movement from story to eternity. The hymn ends with a striking simplicity: not abstract doctrine, but the physical and emotional realities of being alive. Breath, sight, ho

Check us out on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@TheCulturalHall?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss The Mormon Meteor III, a legend on the Bonneville flats, soon will park in a new Utah museum Conference aims to help Saints find Jesus Christ at the center of church history Reach out to Richie at [email protected] Click HERE to view the almost 7 hour recording of the Church History Conference Korsae in Micronesia just celebrated 40 years of the church Church leads convening for child and maternal health in the Philippines New resources help Saints to ‘love, share, invite,’ friends to activities and Sunday services Landmark Washington chapel may be sold to a D.C. developer New Canada area unites saints across Canada Great Arizona Puppet Theater flourishes in former downtown church Ruby & Jodi: A Cult of Sin and Influence on HBO Untold: The Girlfriend Who Didn’t Exist on Netflix Good Morning Football podcast The miraculous way the Spirit helped Manti Te’o share the gospel with his colleague Columbia honors the church’s humanitarian service 120 begin their covenant path on the same day in Sierra Leone The post President Nelson made it to 101 Years Old AoN 963 appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.

Come at Richie at [email protected] First Presidency announces General Conference will be 5 sessions President Nelson turns 10, shares birthday wish for truth and happiness in TIME magazine The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More by Jefferson Fisher Atomic Habits by James Clear BYU vs East Carolina Tailgate & Game tailgate fundraiser BYU basketball completes in-home visit with 5-star guard Austin Goosby Ryder Lyons shares mission plans on The Pat McAfee Show ‘Walk With Me’ is 2026 theme for youth First-edition Book of Mormon sells for $240,000 at auction Church leaders spell out the do’s and don’ts of how to treat former members Aaron Sherinian, church communications manager, asks members to ‘move off the sidelines’ The Sherinians Ep. 68 Church has purchased almost a half billion dollars worth of land in Australia in the last six months What church leaders taught at the G20 Interfaith Forum in South Africa How EnglishConnect is opening doors and changing lives Church donates 2,000 gallons of milk to East Texas Food Bank Church donates life saving mammography machines to bless thousands of women in Montenegro Services missionaries lead photo archiving project at Morehouse College in Atlanta George Snell still serving at age 95 Unexpected circumstances (technical difficulties) at Elder Andersen MTC devotional gives missionaries unique experience Check us out on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@TheCulturalHall?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss The post Happy 101st Birthday President Russell Marion Nelson AoN 962 appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.

Hear Hymn – The Lord’s My Shepherd A Scripture for Life and Death As I write, my heart is with my own family. My sister-in-law and my brother are grieving the loss of her sister, who passed away just yesterday. Their sorrow is fresh, and I find myself turning again to words that have comforted countless mourners across the centuries. If there is a single scripture that seems to appear in nearly every film or television scene of a funeral, it is Psalm 23. The moment is almost familiar: mourners gathered, heads bowed, and the words spoken in the timeless cadence of the King James Bible. It has become almost a cultural shorthand for grief, but rightly so. Psalm 23 may be one of the most read and recited passages in all of scripture. It speaks to the living as well as the dying, offering assurance of God’s presence in every valley. Here it is in full, from the King James Version: Psalm 23 (KJV) 1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. 5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. These verses hold together both sides of human experience: the still waters of peace and the shadow of death, the paths of righteousness and the presence of enemies. In every setting, the Good Shepherd remains close. https://youtu.be/mGoxVDUlH7E?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss A Psalm That Has Comforted Generations Few passages of scripture are as beloved or as widely recognized as Psalm 23. Its opening words—“The Lord is my shepherd”—have carried peace to worshipers for centuries. Set to song in countless traditions, this psalm has been both a private prayer and a public hymn of faith. In The Lord’s My Shepherd, the words of Psalm 23 are joined to a tune of quiet assurance, creating a hymn that links seventeenth-century Scotland with modern worshipers across the world. Origins in the Scottish Psalter (1650) The text of this hymn comes from the Scottish Psalter of 1650, a landmark collection that sought to translate the psalms faithfully from Hebrew while making them singable in English. Accuracy mattered more than poetic flourish, yet the translators still needed to shape the language into rhyming, metrical lines. Sometimes that required unusual word order. For instance, verse 3 of this hymn reads “me comfort still” instead of the more familiar “still comfort me,” chosen to rhyme with the previous phrase “fear no ill.” These adjustments kept the psalms close to their original meaning without layering on extra commentary. The result was a text that is direct, spare, and faithful—a psalm in song form, ready for congregational voices. What Is the Scottish Psalter? The Scottish Psalter of 1650 is a collection of the 150 Biblical Psalms translated into metrical, rhyming English verse for congregational singing. It was the result of a prolonged process of revision initiated by the Westminster Assembly and refined by the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, with the goal of aligning the text as closely as possible to the original Hebrew. Shaftesbury Sq RPC+14The 1650 Psalter+14gracechapeltn.com+14 In essence: the Scottish Psalter is a historically rooted, singable version of the Psalms designed for fidelity to the Bible and ease of corporate worship—and it continues to be valued across centuries for both its accuracy and accessibility.   James Leith Macbeth Bain and World War I (1915) Two and a half centuries later, as World War I spread across Europe, Scottish minister and composer James Leith Macbeth Bain turned again to Psalm 23. Having grown up singing from the Scottish Psalter, he found its message of calm and safety especially poignant in a time of conflict and suffering. In 1915, Bain composed a new melody for the familiar words. The tune, soon known as Brother James’s Air, matched the psalm’s gentle assurance with flowing, peaceful lines. It offered comfort in an age shadowed by loss and uncertainty. This tune has since carried the words of Psalm 23 into new generations, reminding listeners of divine guidance even in the darkest valleys. A New Home in Hymns—For Home and Church The Lord’s My Shepherd now appears for the first time in a Church-published hymnal, Hymns—For Home and Church. Its inclusion signals both the enduring strength of Psalm 23 and the lasting value of Bain’s musical setting. Doctrinal Themes in the Text The hymn teaches eternal truths with clarity: Christ as the Good Shepherd. Like the sheep of Psalm 23, we are led, protected, and gathered by Him (John 10:14). God’s divine plan. The Shepherd’s

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Temple Dedication Farmington New Mexico Temple – #208 August 17th, Presided by Neil Andersen Special attention to Navajo and Zuni Heritage 6 Stakes in Temple District Dedicatory Prayer Temple Dedications Announced Burley Idaho Temple Open House: November 6th to 22nd Dedication: January 11, 2026 7th in Idaho, 4 more planned Alabang Philippines Temple Open House: November 21st to December 13th Dedication: January 18, 2026, presided by David Bednar 4th Filippino temple, 10 more planned Harare Zimbabwe Temple Open House: January 22nd to February 7th Dedication: March 1, 2026, presided by Gerrit Gong Last temple to be dedicated announced by Thomas Monson (2017) Temple Groundbreakings Wellington New Zealand Temple August 7th presided by Taniela B Wakolo 3rd Temple in New Zealand Winchester Virginia Temple August 9th, presided by Robert M Davies 2nd in Virginia – 2 more planned Brazzaville Republic of the Congo Temple Temple Location and Rendering Released Located at a 1.5-acre site located on Avenue de la Republique in the Bacongo neighborhood of Brazzaville, neighborhood of the National Parliament, presidential palace, and several embassies. 3.3 mile crow fly distance from Kinshasa temple Only Provo and South Jordan have closer temples One Story, 10,000 square foot temple – twin temple of Fairbanks Announced for August 23rd 3 groundbreakings on this day Construction Updates Victoria British Columbia Temple 2nd temple in British Columbia to be located in Langford Rezoning application submitted to the City of Langford to add a place of worship to the zoning of the site. Application includes a presentation that includes the temple location and building rendering. Salt Lake Temple Plaza Hotel and former JB’s restaurant to close on November 1st to be torn down and replaced with a parking lot for the Temple Open House in 2027. Plans for after the open house are TBD, but does this comply with SLC zoning? Why tear down the parking garage with hundreds of parking spaces to replace it with a surface parking lot? The church already owns the parking lot near the Delta Center. Nearly a third of downtown is already covered with surface parking. Yigo Guam Temple New Patron Housing Facility Heber Valley Utah Temple Judge dismisses lawsuit “Petitioners’ have not demonstrated that the Land Use Actions are preempted or contrary to state or federal law.’ Nauvoo Temple Visitors’ center Slated to be finished in 2026 Provo Rock Canyon Temple Tops out Yorba Linda California Temple Cornerstone “2026” Modesto California Temple Land acquired for distribution center Cupula Installed Coeur d’Alene Idaho Temple Local news story Neiafu Tonga Temple Local influencer The post 118 Temples at Fall Conference? Episode 959 appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.

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  Church responds to allegations against American missionary accused of abusing Tongan boys Appeals court rules against church in child sexual abuse case in Arizona, church leaders says they will appeal Elderly West Jordan man charged with luring girl into his home, sexually abusing her Legacy Meridian Park Hospital, one of the medical institutions where Dr. Farley practiced and allegedly abused patients, is attempting to subpoena records from the LDS church. Those records could shed light on what church leaders knew, or should have known, about the alleged abuse. Actual moving song written at girls camp by 200+ young women Link to YouTube video of “I am enough” Angel Studios unveils “Zero A.D: A Nativity Epic Like Never Before” Jake Retzlaff, former Jewish football star at BYU, to play for Tulane September Friend to Friend broadcast to include Elder and Sister Kearon Do you know Louie the Toucan? Reach out to [email protected] From The Onion: More Americans converting to Mormonism in hopes of getting a Hulu series Crumbl dirty sodas testing locations and flavor menu For Latter-day Saints, tattoos are becoming less and less a sign of religious rebellion Church donations seek to benefit more than 18,000 students in Central America Join us on Patreon to catch a peek of Richie’s wife!! The post What will your “Grandparent Name” Be? AoN 956 appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.

Check us out on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@TheCulturalHall?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Church adds three new pages to Gospel Topics and Questions, including about plural marriage Clip of Elder Oaks discussing Heavenly Mother/Mothers on YouTube Gospel Topic Essay on Heavenly Mother Colorado dentist James Craig found guilty of murder in wife’s death by poisoning Brent Ashworth showcases a trove of Mormon memorabilia in Provo, Utah A new 4-part docuseries explores the abusive partnership between Jodi Hildebrandt and Ruby Franke Check out the I See You Living podcast at https://www.iseeyouliving.com/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss I See You Living episode with Kevin Franke on YouTube “I was born without limbs and adopted by Mormons,” story of Briel Adams-Wheatley Former General Relief Society President Bonnie Parkin passes away at 84 Students bring back Catholic presence, weekly mass at BYU Meetinghouses provide refuge as cyclones hit the Philippines The post Polygamy Deny-ers and Getting Back to our Basic Ingredients AoN 955 appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.

Follow us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@TheCulturalHall?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Judge orders 6th and 7th life sentences for Lori Vallow Daybell Families of Idaho murder victims address Byran Kohberger at sentencing Four arrested after 9 abused children found in Florida home with cage, authorities say West Valley man indicted for alleged exploitation of minors in Tong during, after LDS mission Missionaries caught on door cam being attacked by deaf dog after warning from home owner Inside the movement to make Idaho a ‘Christian State’—and how this affects the Latter-day Saints President Hollad Leads the Pioneer Day parade as the Grand Marshall Take and Trade event to be held in Pocatello Idaho After a decade long closure, 29 miles of Mormon Trail through Wyoming reopens Let Richie know your thoughts about pay-to-play Trek at [email protected] 10 facts that may (or may not) surprise you about the Church Office Building The post Faith Concern or Faith Crisis AoN – 954 appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.

Temple Dedications Antofagasta Chile Temple – #207 Dedicated on June 15th, presided by Gary Stevenson Dedicatory Prayer 3rd temple in Chile 8 Stakes in Northern Chile Temple Open House Farmington New Mexico Temple Media day on July 14th Mayor of Farmington spoke at the event Open through August 2nd Interior Photos Released Extensive use of Navajo / Native American motifs piñon pine cone and globemallow flower feather patterns, organic chevron and diamond running patterns, geometric line work, and stepped pyramid shapes Temple Groundbreakings Budapest Hungary Temple Groundbreaking ceremony held on June 21st Presided by Elder Rubén V. Alliaud, Central Europe Area President Singapore Temple Groundbreaking ceremony held on June 28th Presided by Elder Kelly R. Johnson of the Asia Area Presidency Winchester Virginia Temple Groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for August 9th To be presided by Elder Robert M. Daines Fairbanks Alaska Temple Groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for September 27th To be presided by Elder Peter M. Johnson Tampa Florida Temple Groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for August 23rd To be presided by Elder Neil Anderson Temple Matron and President Called Yorba Linda California Temple Construction Updates Shanghai Temple (Not Hong Kong) Congregations in mainland China being shutdown May be able to meet online. Temple status unknown Salt Lake Temple Full weight of temple has been transferred onto new footings Joseph Smith Memorial Building reopens to the public Nauvoo Cafe is now the Garden Restaurant Kahului Hawaii Temple 46 Acres for $20M Cody Wyoming Supreme Court of Wyoming rejects lawsuit on grounds of it being submitted too late Huntsville Alabama Temple Zoning Board of Madison Alabama approves of 120 foot spire Jacksonville Florida Temple Permit application submitted for $27M temple Stockholm Sweden Temple Walls rising for newly rebuilt temple Reno Nevada Temple Extended Closure for minor renovations Exterior stairs removed Reopening on December 1st Washington DC Temple Disneyland in Maryland on Tiktok The post Alabama Has No Spire Troubles – Temple Ticker – 953 appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.

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Join us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@TheCulturalHall?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Church creates 117th stake in Peru Papua New Guinea Saints on solid ground 34 years after first stake was created The growth of the church in New Zealand Saints in Luxembourg celebrate their first meetinghouse The church gifts Ethiopian Christians a new worship space 2026 Curriculum for the church will be the Old Testament Church assists with humanitarian needs in the Marshall Islands Dates for Nauvoo and British Pageants Tanner Martin announces his own death in prerecorded video, 5 years after colon cancer diagnosis Tanner and Shay on Instagram Church donates to milk to HIM (Harvesting in Mansfield Food Bank) Gary Coleman’s ex-wife took a lie detector test 15 years after the actor’s death About the film “Gary” about late actor Gary Coleman There are fears missing children were abducted by polygamous religious group’s bizarre prophecy The post News so fresh it will burn your mouth AoN 951 appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.

Follow us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@TheCulturalHall?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Mike Lee can’t stop throwing social media grenades, the church isn’t happy The Tabernacle Choir celebrates 5,000 Music & the Spoken Word episodes @vikafroelich on if the church pays influencers on Instagram Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Whitney Leavitt and Jen Affleck on Dancing With the Stars New Heber Vally Camp night walk aims to help youth ‘look unto Christ’ Join us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/theculturalhall?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss The post Elder Steadman and Elder Youd AoN 950 appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.

For years, I believed all the wrong things about love.​I thought if I just followed the rules, we’d be happy forever. But real connection? It doesn’t come from clichés, it comes from skills.I’ve helped thousands of couples move from stuck and disconnected to deeply seen, safe, and passionately in love again. With tools rooted in Relational Life Therapy, my mission is simple: to help you build a marriage that actually works…One that feels playful, powerful, and deeply fulfilling.Whether you’re in a rough patch or just want more spark, you’re in the right place. Monica Website Pre Order Bad Marriage Advice The post Bad Marriage Advice – Monica Tanner – 949 appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.

For Latter-day Saints, the temple is the pinnacle experience on the “Covenant Path”, or road to salvation in the Celestial Kingdom. Dozens of new temples are being announced each year, and members around the world are gaining access to these holy structures, and yet a shroud of secrecy still hangs over the details of the ceremonies that occur therein. The oft heard idiom repeated whenever questions are posed about the temple is that it is “sacred, not secret.” This stigma has unfortunately led to many members feeling confusion, discomfort, lack of connection, or even not being adequately prepared to make the covenants they are there to make, as they were not aware of the terms of the covenants beforehand. We can do more to prepare our members for the temple experience, and we can start by talking about it. In this book, Derek Hutchins endeavors to clearly prepare readers for and walk them through temple ceremonies, step by step, without using direct quotes from temple ceremonies and avoiding those few key words which members covenant not to reveal. The other covenants of salvation are explored as well, for example many male church members make the Oath and Covenant of the Priesthood — but do they truly understand what they have committed to do? The book also delves into the history of temple ordinances and how they have evolved over time, helping those preparing to go through the temple understand the ancient context from which these ceremonies were born. With this unofficial temple preparation text, Latter-day Saints can learn what to expect within temple walls and build a foundation of temple service that will last the rest of their lives — and beyond. Purchase on Amazon Purchase on Barnes and Noble Derek Hutchins is a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served a two year mission in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and is currently serving as the Elders Quorum President in his ward. He writes primarily fiction. His Mormon Horror novella, The Resurrection Box, published under the alias Declan Hyde, was nominated for Best Novel by the Association for Mormon Letters in 2022. This is his first nonfiction book. The post A Guide to Latter-day Saint Covenants and Rituals – Derek Hutchins appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.

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Check out Mo news Latter-day Saints in Lesotho mourn 8 young women and two leaders killed in bus crash Joseph Smith’s maternal grandmother’s letter tops Swann Galleries’ American sale Church and FamilySearch digitize 760,000 images for national archives in the Dominican Republic Deer Valley makes fun of a scene from Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Secret Lives of Mormon Wives season 2 reunion to air this summer Church hits highest number of convert baptisms in its history   The post You’ve Every Right to be a Pregnant Ninja AoN 946 appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.

  Check out ‘This Week in Mormons,’ if you want Also check out Leading Saint.org LDS historical department just published an 1886 polygamy revelation Man charged in hit- and-run that killed Elder Langi, missionary, in North Carolina OneMeta Inc. signs agreement with church for live translation and transcription services Who is Brian Rolapp? Well he’s the PGA Tour’s new CEO What is LIV Golf? How this ward pulled of a Father’s Day surprise (spoiler: it’s matching ties) Share your thoughts on Kurt’s thoughts at [email protected] Groundbreaking announced for Winchester Virginia temple Follow us on Facebook and show Richie’s steeple joke some love https://www.facebook.com/share/1AgbVyW5FU/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss James Corrigan claims NCAA Steeplechase Title Elder Kearon concluded a 10-day ministering trip to the Philippines ‘Sister Wives’ Kody Brown recalls his days being ‘Mormon naughty’ before first marriage with Meri Frankie Taylor Paul shares her ‘Bachelorette’ audition and the nation reacts Church buys 46 acres in Kahului for $20 million amid temple plans Alan Collier Ep. 939 Elder Stevenson joins Chilean Saints in centennial celebration Elder Cooke visits with The Felix Project, an organization helping to alleviate hunger in England New furniture gives dignity to those in need in Southern California Highlights from the 2025 seminar for new mission leaders Missionaries share the gospel on weekly radio show in Ecuador The first ASL conference for YSA is happening this summer Latter-day Saints deliver flood relief supplies to communities in western Maryland Senior missionaries lend a hand – and a leg – in Samoa Join The Cultural Hall on Patreon Join This Week In Mormons on Patreon The post This Episode is Dedicated to Nadine AoN 945 appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.

Heather Frazier is a parenting coach, speaker, and host of the Pivot Parenting podcast, which has been helping thousands of families since 2019. Heather’s journey started in a very relatable place: she was a stay-at-home mom until her youngest started first grade and, as she puts it, “the TV was taking up too much of my time with no good ROI.” That sparked what some might call a midlife crisis—but she calls it a revelation. She went back to school, discovered coaching, and never looked back. Since then, Heather’s been a recurring guest on ABC4’s Good Things Utah, featured in Best Holistic Life Magazine (which reaches over a million readers), and invited to speak to parents, teens, educators, and faith communities alike. Her coaching practice supports both individuals and groups, helping well-meaning parents navigate the rollercoaster of raising teens with more peace, clarity, and confidence. She added “author” to the mix in 2023. Heather’s second book, Mom Got Jesus Wrong, Hallelujah!, is a fictional journal from a 23-year-old woman untangling faith, family, and identity after growing up under rigid religious expectations. It’s already sparking powerful conversations— pre order your copy and get fantastic bonuses. LINK to book/website Insta @heatherfraziercoaching FB Heather Frazier Coaching The post Mom Got Jesus Wrong, Hallelujah! – Heather Frazier – 944 appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.

Temple Dedications Nairobi Kenya Temple – #204 May 18th, presided by Ulisses Soares Dedicatory Prayer 8 stakes, 19 districts In East Africa Abidjan Ivory Coast Temple – #205 May 25th, presided by Ronald Rasband Dedicatory Prayer 41 Stakes, 15 districts In West Africa Syracuse Utah Temple – #206 June 8th, presided by Russell Nelson Announced one week prior In person, but dedicatory prayer was recorded previously 16 Stakes in Davis County Temple Groundbreakings Natal Brazil Temple May 17th, presided by Mark D. Eddy Benin City Nigeria Temple May 24th, presided by Adeyinka A. Ojediran Vancouver Washington Temple Scheduled for August 23rd Presided by Mark A. Bragg Temple Site announced Chihuahua Mexico Temple 5.87-acre site located at the intersection of Avenida de la Cantera and Avenida Real Escondido in the Reserva Territorial la Hacienda neighborhood of Chihuahua (edge of the city) Temple rendering also released: Single story, 19,000 sq ft temple Modern Art Deco Design with diamond motifs on spire Temple Rendering Released Buenos Aires City Center Argentina Temple Multi-story Temple with Plaza 3,625 square meter plaza, covering 60% of the site “Urban lung with public access” with Christus Statue in center meant to complement the nearby Plaza San Martin and Plaza Roma Unfenced midblock pedestrian corridor for passersby and a buffer next to the Santa Catalina de Sienna Church Developed by Local architects that combined elements of art deco and racionalismo porteño” Last year, a local preservationist group made a video to advocate for green space a plaza to help preserve the space next to the former monastery Successfully have halted construction of high rise buildings in the recent past. Church is working with local officials to meet archaeological requirements and install underground parking New Temple Matron and President Cleveland Ohio Temple Melody Ann Hammer Connor and Sidney Allen Connor Construction Photos Construction Updates Salt Lake Temple May 2025 Update Baptismal font original oxen Springfield Missouri Temple Environmental delay Cody Wyoming Rezone City Administrator for Cody Retiring Heber Valley Utah Judge hears case Fairview Texas Temple Heading to court? Other Pocatello Idaho Temple Large Knife Paris Idaho Tabernacle Reopens The post One Regret About Cody Wyoming – Temple Ticker – 943 appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.

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Alan B Collier is a 7th-8th generation Latter-day Saint who grew up in Western North Carolina as the fifth of ten children. He served a mission in Arizona and Mexico. Alan graduated BYU-Provo in Construction Management. In his career, Alan worked almost 20 years for one of the Intermountain West’s largest contractors and then equally as long as the owner of a general contracting firm. His first exposure to church construction began as a deacon listening to a brother talk about building the first branch meetinghouse in western NC. Alan has since been associated with hundreds of new builds, remodels, and maintenance projects for The Church across North America, including projects as large as the Conference Center and as simple as repairing a carpet run in a local meetinghouse. He has contracted with Church Meetinghouse Facilities, Special Projects, Seminaries, Welfare, Priesthood, as well as with private equity divisions of The Church. Alan also serves on a various non-profit boards, manager at several running events, and is vice president of his homeowner association. He was a chaplain for The Church at the 2010 and 2013 National Jamborees. Alan currently serves on the Mesa Temple Events Committee and in his spare time is a hiker, kayaker and cyclist. The post Alan Collier – Experienced but not an Expert – 939 appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.

Cynthia Collier grew up in Salt Lake City in a family that enjoyed the performing arts. She studied philosophy, English, and music at Brigham Young University, and has taught music and theater in schools. Over the past 25 years she has been involved in writing and directing live productions for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including Savior of the World at the Conference Center Theater in Salt Lake City, and the Nauvoo and British pageants in Nauvoo, Illinois. She has served in the Church as a teacher, in various music callings, and in presidencies in wards and stakes. She most recently served with her husband as a branch minister at the University of Utah and Huntsman Hospitals in Salt Lake City. She is married to Eric Collier and is a mother and grandmother. The Pageants Celebrate a Great Legacy of Faith The pageants are filled with authentic hymns and folksongs, lively dances, and tender moments that share the joy these early Church members found in living Christ’s gospel. Through words taken from journals, sermons, and historic records of the period, the pageants invite all to feel the powerful testimonies of these faithful Christians. The Nauvoo Pageant is Narrated by Parley P. Pratt and emphasizes the prophetic mission of Joseph Smith and honors the sacrifice, faith and courage of the Saints who gave their all to build a city and a temple to their God. See a video Glimpse of the Nauvoo Pageant. The British Pageant is Narrated by a character named Arthur Ashton and it explores events surrounding the beginning of the Church in the British Isles and the impact of the British members’ abiding faith and deep love for one another and the Savior. See a video Glimpse of the British Pageant. The post Cynthia Collier – Nauvoo Visiting Performers – 938 appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.

  If you have hat making skills, reach out to [email protected] What BYU officials said about the civil lawsuit against Jake Retzlaff What to know about Mormons shaking beds and ‘soaking’ For the first time, you can go to concerts on the Conference Center rooftop Live performances at Temple Square schedule Brandon Flowers Ep. 241 Big names in LDS art to stage big festival A Documentary about a doll New York Doll documentary Iam Tongi, of American Idol, has song in new mega-hit Lilo and Stitch movie Historic Paris (Idaho) Tabernacle to close for renovation starting this summer Wooden Tikis destroyed at Iosepa, Utah cemetery honoring LDS-Hawaiian ancestors Missouri man claiming to be prophet arrested Church helps new Weber-Morgan Children’s Justice Center bring healing from child abuse Young Men organization 150th anniversary broadcast July 13 to honor Aaronic Priesthood Charlie Vause, earner of Nike and Gatorade nation honors, uses faith in Christ to keep running Elder Soares meets the Republic of the Congo Prime Minister Marco Rubio says church will ‘absolutely’ be part of conversations about rebuilding foreign aid Church members turn to yoga for its physical and spiritual benefits   The post A Whole lotta Soaking Going On AoN 937 appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.

  Is God Disappointed In Me? By Kurt Francom Check out Warrior Heart men’s retreats BYU quarterback accused of sexual assault (Tribune) BYU quarterback accused of sexual assault (Deseret News) Popular YouTube show ‘Outdoor Boys’ says goodbye Mobile temple recommends soon available Find answers to questions on church finances, temples, and peacemaking Come find The Cultural Hall on YouTube Find This Week In Mormons on YouTube The post Mobile Temple Recommends, “Factually Innocent” Jake Retzlaff, Is God Disappointed in You: The Sequel 936 appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.

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  Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 1 Ep. 933 Let Richie know your thought at [email protected] Celebrate Email Debt Forgiveness Day!! Celebrate Tax Freedom Day!! BYU announces location of new medical school Brian Santiago is the new BYU athletic director Behind Tom Holmoe’s amazing Halloween costumes Elder Matthew Holland attends Mass of Inauguration of Pope Leo XIV Call for multicultural choir applicants for October 2025 General Conference Church investments lost $4 billion in the first quarter of 2025 (don’t worry, we’re fine) Delta crew pays tribute to missionary and his family during his ‘final flight’ home Vigil held in honor of 17-year-old killed in motorcycle crash in American Fork Canyon   The post The Russell M. Nelson School of Medicine at BYU AoN 934 appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.

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Temple Open Houses Begin Abidjan Côte d’Ivoire Temple Opened to tours on April 28th, lead by Alfred Kyungu Until May 17th, ahead of dedication on 25th. (Rasband) Last Moroni! Pewter colored statue Announced in 2015, 1 of 4 temples announced by Monson not dedicated Nairobi (May 18th), Harare, Alabang Interior Photos Released Elevated Baptismal font Some original artwork, but no artwork with black people? Syracuse Utah Temple Opened to tours on May 7th, lead by Kristen Yee and Kevin Duncan Until May 31st, ahead of dedication on June 8th (no one announced) Interior Photos Released First temple with 2 baptistries Antofagasta Chile Temple Open to tours on May 12th, lead by Craig C Christensen Until May 24th, ahead of June 15th dedication (Stevensen) Interior Photos Released Groundbreaking Ceremony Lagos Nigeria Temple May 10th, presided by Alfred Kyungu Groundbreaking Scheduled Wellington New Zealand Temple August 2nd, presided by Taniela B. Wakolo Singapore Temple June 28th, presided by Kelly R Johnson Temple Rendering Released Colorado Springs Colorado New temple floor plan – 1 story 45,000 sq. ft. Similar to the Puebla/San Pedro Sula Plan, but 15k sq. ft. larger Very similar steeple to the Burley / Fairview (previous) designs Same size as original McKinney design only one story. Construction Updates Fairview Texas Temple April 24th – Revised Temple Application goes before planning commission and it passes with certain stipulations despite the mediated agreement Lower 120 ft steeple to 68 feet (same as meetinghouse) Change name from McKinney to Fairview Shut off lights from 11pm to 5am A design representative said the new application accepted the substantial burden of decreasing the height and size from 4 instruction rooms to 2 because of growing membership in the area. He also said the church was not open to changing the name because the church has 1 congregation in Fairview and 10 in McKinney. April 28th – church announces a name change from McKinney to Fairview April 29th – Fairview Town Council reluctantly approves temple’s application without height recommendation from planning commission 5-2 vote, with no one happy about the decision. Tampa Florida Temple Demolition of Cooley law school building Renovation Updates Orlando Florida Temple Windows boarded up, parking lot reconfigured Manhattan New York Temple Steeple Removed, exterior material removed Kona Hawaii Temple Reconstruction of temple foundation starting after demolition of everything except steel frame San Diego California Temple Temple to completed by the end of the year – as announced at a stake conference Doesn’t necessarily mean open house will occur this year Salt Lake Temple Interior Work and new Photos Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple Core structure construction progressing Temple family history Code: PROVO Temple renamed but family history code is the same? Why have a rededication? No clear rule Generally about the length of closure and depth of renovation Example: Houston Temple flooded, rededicated without open house How will reconstructed temples be rededicated? Anchorage, Stockholm, Provo Rock Canyon Bonus Pine Valley Chapel being transferred to the church historical department. Will not be used for Sunday worship, but for tours and events. Pine Valley Branch being moved to a Meetinghouse under construction in Central, Utah. The post How do YOU say Ivory Coast – Temple Ticker – 932 appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.

Check us out on YouTube at com/@TheCulturalHall The Winningest Coach in the NCAA Anson Dorrance Ep. 927 Find Kurt at LeadingSaints.org Join us on Patreon Check out our “viral” episode, Personal Scripture Study For the Win Ep. 913 The Osmonds: A New Musical coming to Utah 2026 Church agrees to ‘settlement in principle’ of more than 100 sex abuse lawsuits in California How Britain Covey brings faith into his NFL locker room Purple Pantry at East Carolina University Secret Lives of Mormon Wives coming soon!! 11 Conferences for young single adults coming across North America We finally have the Swig orders of the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives!!! Conan O’Brian tribute on Netflix Church helps Westwater (Navajo Nation) finish utility work including running water! Mormon Women for Ethical Government (MWEG) make 57 quilts representing peace for members of Congress Mormon Women for Ethical Government Ep. 449 The post An Osmond Musical?! AoN 931 appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.

  Check out One-chains travel business on Facebook or Instagram Send your thoughts to [email protected] Find Kurt on Leading Saints If you would like to support The Cultural Hall, join Patreon at com/theculturalhall Check us out on YouTube athttps://www.youtube.com/@TheCulturalHall?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Church donates CT scanner to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Barbados Catholic church celebrates new Pope Leo XIV The First Presidency offers a message of goodwill to Pope Leo XIV How Latter-day Saints changed lives in honor of Global Youth Service Day President Camille Johnson encourages Young Adults to be righteous stewards of the earth Bonner Family, moving back to Flint Michigan to give back Be one-a celebration of the revelation on the Priesthood Utah becomes first state to ban LGBTQ+ flags in government buildings and schools Rainbow flags are disappearing in an atmosphere of fear surrounding LGBTQ+ support Clifford Wallace, BYU’s most recent honorary doctorate recipient How young Catholics could model LDS missionary service Monastery Mornings Ep. 556 Do you want to be a sponsor of The Cultural Hall Vault? [email protected] Mormon Wives Whiteny Leavitt and husband Conner address lavender marriage rumors Church of Jesus Christ and same-sex attraction The post Not All Who Wander are Westbrooks AoN 930 appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.

The only woman mentioned by name in the Doctrine and Covenants besides Emma Smith, Vienna lived a simple yet extraordinary life. From her conversion in Boston to her role in the first baptisms for the dead and on into the settlement of Salt Lake City, Vienna played an important part in the growth of the Church during the nineteenth century witnessing many significant moments in church history. Historian Brent M. Rogers shows through meticulous research Vienna’s journey as a single woman within the early Church, detailing the unsung life of this little-known but remarkable woman. Purchase the Book Brent M. Rogers is a historian and documentary editor for The Joseph Smith Papers. He earned a BA with honors in history from San Diego State University, an MA in public history from California State University, Sacramento, and a PhD with emphasis in nineteenth-century United States history from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Brent is the author of “A ‘distinction between Mormons and Americans’: Mormon Indian Missionaries, Federal Indian Policy, and the Utah War,” Utah Historical Quarterly, 82.4 (Fall 2014): 250-271, which won the Western History Association’s 2015 Arrington-Prucha Prize for Best Article on the History of Religion in the West. The post The Lord Spoke Her Name The Remarkable Story of Vienna Jaques in the Restoration 929 appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.

  Check out One-chains travel agent Instagram account at com/wanderwestbrook Dear Prudence: Help! I bought my Mormon friend a…. Marijuana and the Members of the Church Ep. 420 Lori Daybell found guilty in murder conspiracy trial Does Lori Daybell’s brother remember her famous enchiladas? The Pacific Northwest tries Utah’s dirty soda trend Mormon dirty soda trend lands in Australia Tragic accident claims life of young missionary in North Carolina Church provides relief after 7,7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar Man charged after breaking into Lancaster County church completely nude The ‘Book of Mormon Experience’ comes to the 2025 Buenos Aires Book Fair Bear, Tiger Bachmeier transferring to BYU football Bishop Causse highlights the power of service to world leaders Logan Castleton—how one service missionary is using music and social media to spread the message of the Gospel Check out the Come Back podcast Timpanogos Hiking Co. gives out patches!! Share your thoughts and suggestions to [email protected] The post Dik Diks and Tiger and Bear, Oh My! AoN 928 appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.