This Week in Latter-days

Quick Clips: MATT Patrick Kearon shares Ramadan Greeting with Muslims around the world MELISSA Special Issue of FSY magazine MATT BYU to require incoming students to read Holland’s musket speech. MELISSA Truman Brothers MTC concert MATT Opportunity for UK Member to Sing with TABCATS TEMPLE NEWS MELISSA New Temple Presidents called MATT Manti Temple Open House Related: Dinosaur Mural Urdaneta Philippines Temple ready for open house Ground Breaking for San Luis Potosi Mexico Temple Famous Mormons: Which television news personality was raised a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? Glenn Beck Carrie Sheffield Jason Chaffetz Big/Little/No Deal: MELISSA Women may boycott church this Sunday in reaction to women being asked to step down from the stand, and in conjunction with Women's History Month and the Relief Society Birthday. MATT US Army chief of chaplains meets with Church leaders at Church headquarters MELISSA Guiding Principles for the Church's Use of AI , Article 2 MATT White Evangelicals stand out from Other Christians on immigration issues MELISSA Why do Mormons write such good YA fiction? MATT BYU conference about the history of slavery in Utah seeks reconciliation MELISSA Interfaith academic conference about tv show 'The Chosen' will take place at BYU MATT After Kirtland artifacts, What else could the LDS Church buy? General Conference Predictions: Topics (discussion about current issues/protests?, discussion about recent LDS artifact purchases?, Refugees?, Things in the news?) Temples: (Matt: Scotland, Kampala Uganda, Kirtland Ohio, El Paso Texas, Price Utah, Flagstaff AZ, Abuja Nigeria) (Melissa: Rigby Idaho, Fillmore Utah, Kiboko Kenya, Puerto Carreno Colombia, Limon Costa Rica) Policies/Programs (missions for the young men and women will be paid for by the church, Missionaries will have an opportunity to self-select their term (6, 12, 18, or 24 months), Girls will be allowed to pass the Sacrament, Women can serve in the Sunday School presidency, or said presidency will be dissolved altogether, Women can serve as Ward Mission Leader or assistant clerks) Some are saying that April 7, 2024 will be the Second Coming

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MATT Uniform Temple Garments. How this impacts people serving in the Ukrainian military. MELISSA Temple news: Provo, Rexburg and Jacksonville MATT First Presidency Easter Message MELISSA Where is the Tabernacle Choir going on tour this fall? MATT In Alaska, New Life for Materials from an Old Meetinghouse MELISSA Republicans under fire for Utah fundraiser ad featuring Ken Paxton with Mormon leader MATT Former LDS Bishop Gooden Facing Additional Charges of Child Abuse MELISSA Mormon father-of-three reveals how coming out as a transgender woman has made her marriage to her childhood sweetheart even STRONGER - despite prompting them both to quit ultra-strict religion. MATT Ballerina, beauty queen and Mormon: Who is Ballerina Farm owner, Hannah Neeleman? Who is Nara Pellman? Meet the Mormon tradwife taking TikTok by storm MELISSA (Behaving Badly Updates) Ruby Franke has been sentenced to up to 60 years in prison

News: Temple dedication assignments https://www.deseret.com/2024/1/25/24024534/what-temple-dedication-assignments-reveal-about-latter-day-saint-global-leadership President Holland speaks https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/2024/2/3/24057920/sarah-jane-weaver-lesson-of-president-hollands-extraordinary-example AI Generated Utah images https://www.deseret.com/2024/2/6/24057463/ai-utah-images-potluck-red-rocks-funeral-potatoes Mormon influencers living the dream https://www.hungertv.com/editorial/meet-the-influencers-repackaging-the-mormon-dream/ 80,000 Post cards https://www.deseret.com/2024/1/31/24055869/we-sent-out-80000-postcards-to-latter-day-saints-in-the-u-s-heres-what-we-learned Old Church movies https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2024/02/09/jana-riess-revisiting-those-old/ Super Bowl Utah look a like teen-ager going to the Super Bowl https://www.deseret.com/2024/2/6/24062415/brock-purdys-viral-lookalike-anna-frey-tik-tok-49ers-super-bowl Andy Reid favorite cheeseburgers https://www.deseret.com/2024/2/6/24063928/andy-reids-list-top-three-cheeseburgers-kansas-city-chiefs-coach CES Date night https://www.thechurchnews.com/members/2024/2/2/24059903/ces-date-night-see-photos-read-summaries-byu-provo-idaho-hawaii-ensign-college-institute Quick Takes: Marathon runners going to Olympics https://www.thechurchnews.com/members/2024/2/5/24062368/byu-runners-connor-mantz-clayton-young-first-second-2024-paris-olympic-marathon-trials-florida Friend to Friend in March https://www.thechurchnews.com/members/2024/2/5/24059719/children-invited-march-friend-to-friend-jesus-president-dallin-h-oaks-primary-general-presidency Church Magazines at no cost https://www.thechurchnews.com/members/2024/2/7/24065395/church-magazines-free-to-subscribers-around-the-world-liahona-strength-of-youth-friend-subscription MBB: Utah drive with Apple VR https://www.sltrib.com/news/2024/02/05/utahns-hands-free-driving-video/ Natalie Cline, a MBB https://www.sltrib.com/sports/2024/02/07/utah-school-board-member-natalie/

MATT New mission leaders given their assignments MELISSA Easter Sunday will have an adjusted schedule MATT (Service/Ministry) Latter-day Saints join with Sikhs to serve in Dubai In Cambodia, Elder Renlund Visits Prime Minister and Ministers to Saints MELISSA Red Cliffs Temple open house announced, begun MATT Church History Symposium Call for Papers MELISSA Advice for Sunday School Teachers from the SS General Presidency MATT LDS Church faces third lawsuit over alleged tithing misuse MELISSA Heber City LDS Temple Project: 3. Save Wasatch Back Dark Skies: 0. That’s the scoreboard version so far of the progress of a petition aimed at overturning the Wasatch County Council’s approval of the the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ Heber Valley Temple and giving voters the final decision on the large structure. Related article MATT New member of Mormon church leadership says it must do better to help sex abuse victims heal Related Mandated Reporters MELISSA (Behaving Badly Updates) Jodi Hildebrandt follow-up MELISSA New court filings detail Tim Ballard's discipline with LDS Church Famous Mormons: (MATT) Which Instagram Celebrity is a Member of our church? Brianna — Bits of Bri Melissa Weiss @theweissfam Amber Fillerup Clark @amberfillerup Big/Little/No Deal: MELISSA Diverse Portraits of Christ featured in New Art Show MATT Mr. Beast partners with Just Serve. He encourages his followers to get on the Just Serve app. MELISSA LDS Seminaries Will Soon Add Life Preparation Lessons MATT What do Utahns, Latter-day Saints say about Biden and Trump as people of faith? MELISSA Sense of Place: Provo rapper James The Mormon is at a creative crossroads MATT Series about ‘swinging Mormon wives’ could be coming to Hulu TWIM Takes MELISSA Why the righteous are not spared tribulation, President Holland explains at funeral of Latter-day Saint teen

OUTLINE FOR TAFFY JANUARY 26, 2024 Welcome Lara News: 1. https://www.thechurchnews.com/temples/2024/1/21/24045326/orem-utah-temple- dedication-elder-d-todd-christofferson-milestone-in-progress-of-kingdom-of-god 2. https://www.thechurchnews.com/temples/2024/1/22/24047008/manti-utah-temple-open- house-reservations-tickets-free-available-renovation-rededication 3. https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2024/1/23/24046407/elder-patrick-kearon- apostle-2023 4. https://www.thechurchnews.com/members/2024/1/19/24034773/service-missionaries- being-integrated-into-teaching-missions 5. https://www.deseret.com/faith/2024/1/18/24042373/new-york-lds-congregations-will- share-building-with-another-church 6. https://www.thechurchnews.com/members/2024/1/24/24049772/ces-date-night-events- reset-dating 7. https://www.msn.com/en-us/foodanddrink/foodnews/how-utah-drove-the-stanley-cup- craze/ar-BB1h2KHD 8. https://www.thechurchnews.com/members/2024/1/25/24044181/byu-womens-soccer- jennifer-rockwood-remarkable-season-faith-plays-role-honor-code 9. https://sports.yahoo.com/steve-young-brock-purdy-sat- 201219504.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall Mormons Behaving Badley: 1. https://www.eastidahonews.com/2024/01/idaho-wrestling-coach-hits-student-during- match-his-punishment-a-lifetime-coaching-ban/ 2. https://www.ksl.com/article/50847977/provo-police-solve-fishy-atm-investigation 3. https://www.eastidahonews.com/2024/01/judge-rules-john-prior-will-remain-chad- daybells-attorney/ Favorite Things: 1. Lara 2. Tiffany Close out show (Tiffany) Patreon: https://universe.byu.edu/2024/01/25/byu-sensory-lab-provides-food-science-and-dietetic- students-with-industry-experience/

Host Chat: Arianne, Tiffany & Holly News: Diet/Food Culture and Missionaries/Members https://www.pbs.org/video/a-sister-must-sacrifice-b0gw8e/ https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/2019/08/young-adults/i-am-worth-fighting-for-overcoming-my-eating-disorder?lang=eng https://www.maplecanyontherapy.com/blog/3wj5n1pdq02fmi5laayb3s65d6z018 https://sistersquorum.com/2019/11/20/female-body-weight-and-the-lds-culture/ Facebook comments: Issues with weight were personal not encouraged by mission. Some sisters determined not to gain weight. Sisters brough weight issues on mission. Maintaining weight is important because you spent a lot of money on your mission wardrobe. No explicit weight loss program, but sisters were always concerned with gaining weight. Larger culture issue not mission related Film feels like a “hit piece on the church” Some women in the film have left the church. Pressure about bodies is a microcosm of society. Questions if the film represents the overall sister missionary experience. Large quantities of food from members are the issue for gaining weight. https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2024/01/07/eli-mccann-no-matter-how-you-serve/ TABCATS: https://www.ldsdaily.com/entertainment/you-wont-believe-the-tabernacle-choirs-most-popular-song/ Lloyd Newell called as Mission President for Los Angeles Mission Don’t’ use Desert to name your beer….https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2024/01/09/morman-church-beer-lawsuit-desert-ipa Go to BYU, get credit for Taylor Swift! https://universe.byu.edu/2024/01/09/ryan-davis-the-philosophy-of-taylor-swift%EF%BF%BC/ This explains why Trump is more religions than Romney. https://www.deseret.com/faith/2024/1/9/24023895/trump-religion-why-evangelicals-support New Years resolutions for the church: (Not our resolutions, but resolutions others would like to see so don’t get mad at US) https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2024/01/11/latest-mormon-land-scrapping-some/ Mormons Behaving Badley: NONE!!!! Favorite Things: Do we like the Black and White Cookie Oreo? Arianne Holly Tiffany Close out show (Tiffany) Patreon: GARMENTS…..all the thoughts….

MELISSA: MILESTONES - President Nelson heads into his 100th Year Record number of Temple Dedications MATT: BOOK OF MORMON Church distributes 200-millionth copy of the Book of Mormon Final Book of Mormon videos coming this year The Annotated Book of Mormon is a great new book that will enhance Come Follow Me this year. Also, an illustrated Book of Mormon Timeline book is out. MELISSA The Why behind the New Come Follow Me manual MATT: CHURCH YOUTH Worldwide Discussion for Youth on Jan. 28 2024 Youth Theme another related story Why the church wants you to Celebrate Spiritual Milestones of youth MELISSA Temple Square SLC renovation update, related story MATT Gospel Language Symbols MELISSA A whole congregation in Monroe, Utah was exposed to carbon monoxide on New Year’s Eve. Many of them were hospitalized. Mike’s family were among them. Related Story MATT Nauvoo is hosting a conference discussing the untold stories of their city. For example, did you know that French communists MELISSA 81-year-old man charged with a felony after reportedly stalking LDS church leader. MATT The J. Willard Marriott Library at the University of Utah released a digital database of primary sources dealing with legislative debates on slavery in Utah’s territorial government in 1852 and 1856. MATT: REALITY TV This week, Netflix released ‘Daughters of the Cult’ a docuseries that dives into the history of Ervil LeBaron, sometimes known as the “Mormon Manson” for his role in a Mormon fundamentalist sect, and the people raised in the religious group he created. Spoiler Alert! After nearly a year of speculation, Heather confirmed it was former Housewife Jen Shah who gave her a black eye during Tuesday's season 4 finale of RHOSLC. Famous Mormons: (MATT) Which Contestant on The Voice is a member of the church? Morgan Wallen Madilyn Paige Jordan Smith Big/Little/No Deal: MELISSA Most Utahns don’t identify as LDS. In other words, there are more non-members in Utah, than Church members. Related: Matt Martinich argues that active Latter-day Saints have been a minority in Utah for the entire past 100 years. MATT Signs reading, “I’m a Jew and I’m proud” cause a disruption at a Utah Jazz basketball game. The Jazz then issue a statement about asking the fans to remove disruptive signs. (This is a religious issue, not a specifically ‘Mormon’ issue) MELISSA U.S. Latter-day Saints have significantly fewer student loans than the national average. In fact, only with only 26% of Latter-day Saints between the ages of 20-40 (with at least some college) say that they have student loan obligations MATT Church buys Miami Industrial Park for $174 million. This includes the purchase of two major warehouses. It’s unclear what the property will be used for. MELISA Are American Latter-Day Saints people actually more Republican? If so, are they more Republican because of where they live? MATT A report by the Utah Women & Leadership Project shows that while Utah is performing well as a state, there are vast gender differences in the way that some experience Utah’s economic success, leadership opportunities, and even safety and belonging. MATT Mormon mum 'banned' from church over explicit photos she shared of herself on social media. She has many followers and makes tens-of-thousands per month off her social media posts. This Week in Mormon History: (MATT) 115 years ago- Jan 4, 1909; Monday Elder Francis M. Lyman made mention of the friction of long standing existing between the Seventies and High Priests, as to "Which is the greater," which seemed to be the all absorbing question, the Seventies claiming to have an apostolic calling, etc. Brother Lyman stated that Seventies had no authority for such claims. He stated that these differences were being obliterated and the Council of the Twelve desired Seventies to fall into line, meet with the other Priesthood quorums and use their influence for the advancement of the general Priesthood quorums. Brother Lyman further said, that while these troubles existed they are lessening and all are coming to a better understanding. He further continued by giving a detailed statement of the quorums of Priesthood and their calling, claiming that we should always be called "Elders" as was the custom in the early days of the church. Said that a High Priest was a Seventy, an Elder, in fact he held all there was in the Priesthood. 180 years ago today - Jan 4, 1844 Joseph dines with Emma and W. W. Phelps. When Joseph praises Emma for cooking in great quantities, Phelps says that Joseph should do as Bonaparte did and just have a small table. Emma says, "Mr. Smith is a bigger man than Bonaparte; he can never eat without his friends." Joseph says, "That is the wisest thing l ever heard you say." 90 years ago - Jan 2, 1934 [Heber J. Grant] My brother B. F. Grant [of the Deseret News] called with a page advertisement for beer and wanted to know whether or not he should accept it.

No giving machines in Wyoming. The closest to me are in Denver 8 hours away. But Wyoming does have lots of goats. If you want to send a goat to needy Wyoming family, Send to. Johnb ? this week in Mormons. Does your Patreon account have a don’t a goat option? No more pigs please. ! Too traumatic!? Local food bank. The local Methodist Church operates a Food Bank in Lovell. Compared to the 8 local wards my Methodist friends are few in number. Recently my wife reminded the SP that our stake committed years ago to have one ward a month provide food for the food bank. Has been a great success and also reminded LDS to donate $$$ which allows them to buy fresh fruits and vegetables and meat. I asked ChatGPT what would be some possible names for a podcast with a person from Idaho named Hales and another from Wyoming named Bernhisel: Some of the best: Sagebrush squad Tuber team Mission field Companions Teton Two Snake River Bandits Others sheep Yellowstone posse Yellowstone Desperados Hales and Bernhisel Banter Hales and Bernhisel Unplugged. News: Christmas Stories https://www.deseret.com/faith/2023/12/19/24001852/how-long-christmas-eve-church (Tiffany) https://www.deseret.com/faith/2023/12/17/24001853/jimmy-stewart-true-spirit-of-christmas (Tiffany) https://bycommonconsent.com/2023/12/18/christmas-an-immigration-story/ (John) https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/bangkok-thailand-mtc (John) Current list of MTC’s Current List: Past List Preston, UK Bangkok, Thailand Provo Johannesburg, SA Manila, Phil. Lima, Peru Auckland, NZ Mexico City Tokyo -79 - 09 Seoul - 79 - 09 Santiago - 81 - 09 Madrid - 99 - 19 Johannesburg - 00 - 19 Buenos Aires - 00 - 19 Guatemala City 86 - 20 Bogota Columbia - 92 - 23 https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2023/12/18/latter-day-saints-launch-last/ (Tiffany) https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2023/12/13/23999171/nahdlatul-ulama-islamic-organization-visit-church-leaders-orem-utah-temple (John) Quick Takes: https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2023/12/16/psychic-who-aided-tim-ballard-says/ (Tiffany) https://kslnewsradio.com/2064365/sean-reyes-reelection-and-tim-ballard-accusations/ (Tiffany) https://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl1816494081/ (John) https://www.deseret.com/2023/12/14/24001302/ridge-alkonis-released-from-japanese-prison (Tiffany) Mormons Behaving Badley: https://www.fox13now.com/news/crime/utah-billionaire-trevor-milton-sentenced-to-four-years-in-prison-for-defrauding-investors (Tiffany) https://people.com/ruby-franke-pleads-guilty-child-abuse-reports-8417604 (Tiffany) Favorite Things: John Tiffany Close out show (Tiffany) Patreon: Our Friends in Other Faiths Segment Pope francis allows blessings the union of Homosexual couples. Not Quite a marriage but the closest Catholics have gotten to Gay Marriage. Jehovah’s Witnesses Allow Beards Our BYU friends are jealous of the J.W. change of policy.

1 Elder Patrick Kearon called to serve as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/elder-patrick-kearon-called-quorum-of-the-twelve-apostles 2 First Presidency Christmas Devotional https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/adore-christ-the-lord-says-president-nelson-at-first-presidencys-christmas-devotional 3 Global Snapshot from around the World - 7th December https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/latter-day-saints-around-the-world-serving-those-in-need Featuring articles from Canada, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Kenya, Korea, Mexico, Peru and Uganda. 4 Elder Cook and his wife visit the UK and visit the UK Parliament https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2023/12/7/23991274/elder-quentin-cook-parliament-religious-liberty-human-rights-universal-declaration-anniversary Church stands by ‘principles of religious freedom,’ Elder Jaggi says at New Zealand event https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2023/12/7/23992238/church-stands-by-religious-freedom-elder-jeremy-jaggi-new-zealand-event 5 Tactile tour helps people with disabilities experience the Orem temple https://www.thechurchnews.com/temples/2023/12/7/23991251/tactile-tour-helps-people-with-disabilities-experience-orem-utah-temple 6 Elder Renlund posts on social media about Elder Holland’s hospital stay https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2023/12/6/23990667/president-jeffrey-holland-health-recovery-elder-dale-renlund-god-is-in-the-details 7 Prophet publishes new book on lessons he has learnt in 100 years of living https://www.deseret.com/faith/2023/12/6/23936571/president-nelson-new-book-100-year-life-lessons

Quick Clips: MATT Times Square digital billboards reflect the Nativity and an invitation to share the Savior’s light this Christmas MELISSA (announcements) The 2023 Light the World Giving Machine campaign will be bigger and better than ever. MATT (Christmas Displays) Washington DC Mesa Arizona Salt Lake City Oakland California Idaho Falls MELISSA Elder Bednar shares a day in the life of an Apostle, part 2 MATT New Ukrainian group of Latter-day Saints now meeting in Austria MELISSA Daily text or WhatsApp reminders are available to inspire people by allowing them to be a part of someone’s Christmas story this year. MATT Mix 106 fm in Idaho has some funny LDS themed pickup lines. MELISSA Women suing ex-doctor for sex abuse allege Mormon church inaction. MATT Church updates policy for creating or changing unit boundaries. Famous Mormons: (MATT) Which star from the 2000 hit cheerleader movie Bring It On was raised LDS? Eliza Dushku Kirsten Dunst Jesse Bradford Big/Little/No Deal: MELISSA Who’s Buying Nebraska? After shopping spree, Mormon church is top land purchaser MATT LDS father and daughter team up to show God can be found even in Babylon MELISSA IOC names Salt Lake City preferred host of 2034 Winter Olympics MATT David Archuleta Says Mormon Friends Are 'Cold' to Him 1 Year After Leaving Church: 'They've Moved On' MELISSA Mormon Stories Podcast is having trouble replacing donors. MATT Apostate cigars is a new cigar company marketing cigars with Book of Mormon themed names. TWIM Takes: (MELISSA) What ideas do you and/or your family have for making the Christmas holiday more holy. For example: Serving Others Focusing On the Savior Generating a Christmas ‘Spirit’

In this episode of This Week in Mormons, hosts Arianne Smith and Tiffany Hales discuss a range of topics and news stories, including career fulfillment, airing grievances in the church, religious freedom, a heartwarming service project, and even a strange recipe. Tune in for insightful discussions and entertaining banter. Don't miss out on this episode filled with laughter and thought-provoking content. Episode Quotes 00:00:41 - "One of the reasons we do this podcast, Darianne, is so that when we have these grievances, which occasionally happen, there's just something cathartic about getting on here and publicly airing our grievances." 00:03:30 - "Oh, she was so set off." 00:07:21 - "That was my little moment of the week where I was like, Oh man, are we still doing this?" 00:09:15 - "Let me show you what the most important thing is that I located down here in the state of Utah." 00:11:27 - "Maybe it was like our version of Utah Jell-O at family events was the cherry chip cake." 00:15:03 - "I'm bitter." 00:16:57 - "We're full of Mormons. Why don't we have any giving machines?" 00:19:29 - "He's charming." 00:24:09 - "Sisters are good." 00:26:06 - "Statistical analysis showed having a sister protected adolescents from feeling lonely unloved Guilty conscious or fearful this was true whether the sister was younger or older and no matter how apart far apart the siblings were in ages" 00:29:53 - "None of these things were things that were talked about in the teacher council. They were just things that the spirit spoke to these parents in the teacher council about things that they could do in their own home to improve their own situations." 00:31:39 - "That could really work in my family. This could help improve that situation in my family." 00:36:21 - "And he gives three things that you should do daily." 00:37:36 - "Make your own bed." 00:40:17 - "two roads diverged in wood and I took the one less traveled and that has made all the difference." 00:43:38 - "Personally, it just makes me sad that the church doesn't step up and say, hey, let's make all of us mandatory reporters, no matter what the law is." 00:44:28 - "But I'm also a big proponent of we got to protect kids." 00:50:03 - "Methinks the truth is somewhere in the middle." 00:51:45 - "My Lifetime Achievement Award winner, Ammon Bundy." 00:53:36 - "If she's found guilty in Arizona and she's also guilty in Idaho, where will she spend her time?" 00:55:58 - "They taste like a normal frosted flake that smells like a candle." 00:58:40 - "So we will not be having any extra content for Patreon this week, but that doesn't mean that we don't enjoy and appreciate you very much." Time Stamps [00:01:45] Modest pajamas at church. [00:05:48] Overcoming dress code challenges. [00:09:22] Cherry chip cake mix. [00:11:35] Utah Jell-O and family traditions. [00:15:23] Giving machines in Idaho. [00:19:05] Choosing diplomats based on personal experiences. [00:23:23] Sibling relationships and mental health. [00:26:06] Sibling relationships and their impact. [00:30:08] Teacher councils for parents. [00:34:24] Inclusion of women in media. [00:39:01] Bed-making habits and family dynamics. [00:42:08] Lawsuit against church dismissed. [00:46:43] Mormons behaving badly. [00:49:33] Allegation of church providing tithing records. [00:53:08] Lori Vallow update. [00:56:18] Tomato soup cupcakes.

Quick Clips: Sister Eyring passed away. The Church just released recommendations for Sunday meetings on Christmas Eve. The new Orem temple is having an open house. Are Latter-day Saint women oppressed? Yunga Webb wants to help everyone sing the hymns with more joy and confidence. Bonnie H. Cordon to serve as new Southern Virginia University president Famous Mormons: MLB Playoffs Edition MATT Which star baseball player is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? Nathaniel Lowe Bryce Harper Yordan Álvarez Big Deal, Little Deal, No Deal: MATT The Restore Conference by Faith Matters was recently held at the Sandy Expo Center. SAM More details are coming out about what Tim Ballard did. SHAWN As part of their homecoming festivities, BYU is hosting a women’s empowerment event. It is interesting that there will be an SI Swim Panel with Swimsuit Models followed by a Cougarette performance, and a panel with the Relief Society General President. MATT These Men Say Their Utah Therapist Touched Them Inappropriately During Sessions Paid for by the LDS Church SAM Latter-day Saint leaders issue statement calling violence in Middle East ‘abhorrent’, but Rabbi Avremi Zippel said that the statement from the church leaders "missed the mark," because it didn't mention the terror experienced by the people of Israel. SHAWN Latter-day Saints Missionaries Showed Up To Support BYU At TCU Mormons Doing Goodly: North Logan is hosting their annual pumpkin walk. This Week in Mormon History 85 years ago Oct 17, 1938 “Some unfortunate and untoward incidents following the giving of endowments to wives of Church members who have not been through the temple, and to the wives of non-members, have brought this matter again in review by the Council of the First Presidency and the Twelve. ...Hereafter you will not give a recommend, under any circumstances, to a wife whose husband is not a member of the Church. ... You will give recommends to wives of members of the Church who have not had their endowments only if the husband is absolutely willing that the endowment should be given to his wife. 135 years ago Oct 15, 1888 [Heber J. Grant] This evening in company with Chas W. Penrose I called on Bro Joseph F. Smith and we talked with him regarding the necessity of our people paying $25,000 to the Democratic fund to aid in the election of Pres Cleveland. He was decidedly in favor of our doing so and suggested that I remain and make a second collection from our statehood funds instead of going to Emery County on Wednesday as per my former programme. (Grover Cleveland was the first Democrat elected president after the Civil War) [The Diaries of Heber J. Grant, 1880-1945, Abridged, Digital Edition Salt Lake City, Utah, 2015] 150 years ago - Oct 13, 1873 The Salt Lake City School of the Prophets discusses the practice of Patriarch John Smith and others who ordain infant boys to priesthood. Second counselor Daniel H. Wells "said some had ordained children when they thought they would die-this had been a comfort to some parents, though there was no law or revelation given for or against it, consequently he could not see any harm or wrong in having it done, neither could he think there was any particular virtue in it." [The Mormon Hierarchy - Extensions of Power by D. Michael Quinn, [New Mormon History database ( http://bit.ly/NMHdatabase )]] Encourage individuals to subscribe to This Week in Mormons on social media Facebook.com/thisweekinmormons Twitter: @therealtwim Feel free to plug another project or platform you are affiliated with. Encourage the audience to send us an email with any feedback to [email protected] Visit our website thisweekinmormons.com to leave a voice comment. Become a patron at https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinmormons to unlock bonus episodes and bonus content. Thanks for listening to the original Mormon/Latter-day Saint news podcast”

Did you know Patreon donors get additional content? Listen to the hosts discuss new degrees available at BYU-I by Become a TWiM Patron. Hosts: TWiM Sisters! Former deputy district attorney appears in court in child sexual assault case Woman accused of poisoning her husband now accused of witness tampering Grief writer Kouri Richins claims letter instructing brother to falsely testify about dead husband’s drugs was excerpt from new book Tim Ballard, former CEO of Operation Underground Railroad, issues response to church statement Allegations against Tim Ballard, inspiration behind ‘Sound of Freedom,’ explain rebuke by LDS Church Operation Underground Railroad Child-Rescue Missions Were Based on Psychic Intelligence ‘Sound of Freedom’ Producer Felt the Naked Breasts of Apparently Underage Trafficking Victim Tim Ballard’s Departure From Operation Underground Railroad Followed Sexual Misconduct Investigation Mormon Church Denounces Tim Ballard’s “Morally Unacceptable” Activities Young service missionaries to be integrated into teaching missions, Church announces Full-time missionary from Washington dies of illness in Philippines ‘They used cayenne pepper and honey to dress the wounds’: Warrant sheds new light on Ruby Franke, Jodi Hildebrandt child abuse case Ruby Franke: Judge considers making custody case private, which could limit oldest daughter’s access Hostess Ding Dong Twinkie Mash-Up The Coco Berthmann Story

Did you know Patreon donors get additional content? Listen to the hosts discuss new degrees available at BYU-I by Become a TWiM Patron. Quick Clips: MELISSA The presidents of the BYUs gave speeches about the changes to the honor code and dress and grooming standards this week. Each spoke about it differently. BYU President Reese spoke of an “elevated standard”. BYU-I President Meredith talked about it in terms of integrity and specifically stated that the dress and grooming standards are not matters of personal morality, BYU-Hawaii President Kauwe said that even some things not specifically prohibited by the standards might not be ok and encouraged men to “to carefully consult some women in your life about whether you should have a mustache or not.” MATT A lot of people are excited about the new three year online degrees being offered by BYU-Idaho. They get accreditation for this because they are very specific degree programs. They have been using a unique structure that pushes all of the GE requirements to the end of the program. Basically, they asked to have an accredited Bachelor’s degree that does not require GE courses. MELISSA New Church streaming app MATT This month marks the 30th anniversary of the September 6 excommunications of LDS scholars. Benjamin Park has a piece about this in The Conversation and Signature Books has something coming out from a non-LDS religious historian about this moment. Looking back, what has been the impact of this moment? MELISSA The Church commissions a new biography of Joseph Smith MATT The church is going to dedicate three temples in one day this Sunday. MELISSA Mormons are among the most likely Americans to have a gun in their household. Famous Mormons: MATT Which famous YouTuber is a member of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? Mark Rober Ruby Franke The Yeager Family Big/Little/No Deal: MATT LDS Bishop has a different take on church finances. He writes about all of the good things the church does with its money. MELISSA It is now possible to make group reservations for endowment sessions online. MATT The church clarifies that Operation Underground Railroad founder Tim Ballard betrayed his friendship with President M. Russell Ballard when Tim claimed that the LDS church supported his cause. MELISSA Few — if any — public figures since Brigham Young have done more to shape America's impression of Mormonism than Mitt Romney. MATT Hot off the presses this week. Richard Bushman wrote a biography of the Gold Plates and Grant Hardy has an annotated version of the Book of Mormon that will make it much easier for people to read and understand. MELISSA Elder Holland is released from the hospital and is recuperating at home. Mormons Doing Goodly: Seniors delight kids at the water park with ice cream treats. (Matt) General Conference Predictions MELISSA Temples: number and locations Fillmore or Richfield Utah Rigby Idaho Tremonton Utah? Mexico City Style multi-temples in Brazil? Female Speakers: Last conference was a big disappointment in this area, 2 females in 5 sessions. Topics Discussed: Melissa - Focus on Youth, FSY successes Any unexpected announcements? Melissa - Significant policy changes? YES, From YW General Board Saturday Evening session changes?

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