Become a TWiM Patron in order to get early-release episodes and bonus content. This Week's Hosts: Tiffany Hales &amp; Sara JorgensenLinks: 	Mormon Church Sues Cody Over Planning And Zoning Board’s Denial Of Temple Plan 	Crumbl dismisses lawsuit against Crave; Dirty Dough suit still open 	Senior Latter-day Saint missionary dies in car crash in Vanuatu 	Don Aslett reflects on a long and storied career as Pocatello’s ‘professional cleaner’ 	Lori Daybell asks judge to prohibit Tammy Daybell’s aunt from speaking at sentencing 	Idaho jury hits Bundy, defendants with tens of millions in damages in St. Luke’s lawsuit 	When Ryan Hamilton was hit by a bus, he wanted it to be a tragedy. But really, it’s a comedy 	Latter-day Saint returned missionary is ready to play pro basketball in Germany, become a father 	Watch: An RM’s plan for disaster leads to national championship 	Sheri Dew: A tribute to Sister Patricia T. Holland, a woman for the ages 	Angel Studios has found a box office hit in ‘Sound of Freedom’ 	Latter-day Saints gather to remember the inspiring life of Sister Patricia Holland

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7/29 – Sister Holland Funeral, Church Sues Cody, & Sound of Freedom Blockbuster

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Steve Young

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Become a TWiM Patron in order to get early-release episodes and bonus content.  	The Relief Society taught him to sew. Now he’s breaking into the NYC fashion world 	A Utah teen had sex at school. Here’s why his Latter-day Saint parents sued the district — and lost. 	Vacation Bible School for Mormons could, and probably should, become a thing 	‘We all have a story,’ said Gail Miller, honoring ancestors and pioneers at This Is the Place Heritage Park devotional 	Pioneers in our families: Finding strength in one’s ancestors 	Meet Sarah Sun, Miss Utah 2023 and a Latter-day Saint convert committed to serving others 	A guide to making funeral potatoes for Pioneer Day 	Coke Zero vs. Diet Coke: What’s the difference? And which is better? 	Will the actors strike impact ‘The Chosen’ season 4 release date? 	The origins of Utah’s pink sugar cookie 	Steve Young is moving to coaching 	ESPN layoffs hit NFL coverage with Steve Young out 	Two Latter-day Saint temples to start construction in the U.S. this October

7/22 – Sister Holland Passes Away, Steve Young’s New Job, & and the OG Pink Sugar Cookie

Become a TWiM Patron in order to get early-release episodes and bonus content. Quick Clips:Making a meetinghouse into multi-person housing development (Melissa)Cloudflare CEO says ‘exclusion’ culture hurts Utah’s tech state, but admits Mormon missionaries grow up to be great salespeople: ‘You’re selling the hardest thing in the world’ (Matt)First FSY in Tanzania / FSY facility in Asia (Melissa)Church restructuring in Australia to avoid tax problems (Matt)Church seeking for members with music skills (Melissa)Utah Area Presidency Letter directs stakes in Utah to encourage members to gain a greater appreciation for the Founding Fathers and the US Constitution. They promote materials from a non-profit that was founded by Republicans.  (Matt)Nauvoo pageants? I thought this was over. (Melissa)New lyrics to hymn ‘As Sisters in Zion’ (Matt)Famous Mormons:Which star of The Conners and Roseanne was raised LDS?John GoodmanRoseanne BarrSara GilbertBig/Little/No Deal:Utah man stabbed to death in Oregon defending friend against harassment. (Matt)Latter-day Saint girl with cerebral palsy choreographed wheelchair dance to win national competition. Willa Mason is using her gifts and talents to bring more ‘sunshine into the world’ (Melissa)The GOP has a glaring Mormon problem. This may be why the church recently issued a statement about political neutrality (Matt)Utah’s Governor Cox on ‘Face the Nation’ (Melissa)Utah Area YSA Conference (Matt)New book by Robert Millet discusses overlooked aspects of priesthood blessings. (Melissa)LDS Church announces three new missions in Africa. (Matt)CONVERSATION??How do you celebrate Pioneer Day (Melissa)Trek (Melissa)Mormons Doing Goodly:Missionaries help out during a windstorm in Nauvoo. (Matt)Members of the church helped clean up in Keokuk Iowa. (Matt)This Week in Mormon History:180 years ago this week, Joseph Smith told Emma about polygamy. She was not a fan of the idea.190 years ago today - 1833. The July issue of the Evening and Morning Star contains a controversial article by W. W. Phelps quoting Missouri state law and constitution regarding freed blacks entering the state and freedom of religion.45 years ago today - Jul 10, 1978: Ron [Walker of the church history department] said that Elder Hinckley could be a good champion for us [church historians] if he finally came to know us. He is the only one of the brethren, he said, who has a listed phone number. Because of that he receives many crank calls but feels he needs to do it. He feels at least one of the brethren should have a listed number so that people can find someone to "tell off" or to express their feelings to.

Become a TWiM Patron in order to get early-release episodes and bonus content.  Quick Clips: Making a meetinghouse into multi-person housing development (Melissa) Cloudflare CEO says ‘exclusion’ culture hurts Utah’s tech state, but admits Mormon missionaries grow up to be great salespeople: ‘You’re selling the hardest thing in the world’ (Matt) First FSY in Tanzania / FSY facility in Asia (Melissa) Church restructuring in Australia to avoid tax problems (Matt) Church seeking for members with music skills (Melissa) Utah Area Presidency Letter directs stakes in Utah to encourage members to gain a greater appreciation for the Founding Fathers and the US Constitution. They promote materials from a non-profit that was founded by Republicans.  (Matt) Nauvoo pageants? I thought this was over. (Melissa) New lyrics to hymn ‘As Sisters in Zion’ (Matt) Famous Mormons: Which star of The Conners and Roseanne was raised LDS? John Goodman Roseanne Barr Sara Gilbert Big/Little/No Deal: Utah man stabbed to death in Oregon defending friend against harassment. (Matt) Latter-day Saint girl with cerebral palsy choreographed wheelchair dance to win national competition. Willa Mason is using her gifts and talents to bring more ‘sunshine into the world’ (Melissa) The GOP has a glaring Mormon problem. This may be why the church recently issued a statement about political neutrality (Matt) Utah’s Governor Cox on ‘Face the Nation’ (Melissa) Utah Area YSA Conference (Matt) New book by Robert Millet discusses overlooked aspects of priesthood blessings. (Melissa) LDS Church announces three new missions in Africa. (Matt) CONVERSATION?? How do you celebrate Pioneer Day (Melissa) Trek (Melissa) Mormons Doing Goodly: Missionaries help out during a windstorm in Nauvoo. (Matt) Members of the church helped clean up in Keokuk Iowa. (Matt) This Week in Mormon History: 180 years ago this week, Joseph Smith told Emma about polygamy. She was not a fan of the idea. 190 years ago today - 1833. The July issue of the Evening and Morning Star contains a controversial article by W. W. Phelps quoting Missouri state law and constitution regarding freed blacks entering the state and freedom of religion. 45 years ago today - Jul 10, 1978: Ron [Walker of the church history department] said that Elder Hinckley could be a good champion for us [church historians] if he finally came to know us. He is the only one of the brethren, he said, who has a listed phone number. Because of that he receives many crank calls but feels he needs to do it. He feels at least one of the brethren should have a listed number so that people can find someone to "tell off" or to express their feelings to.

7/15 – Australian Tithing, Tanzania FSY, & The Constitution at Church

Hanna Seariac

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Become a TWiM Patron in order to get early-release episodes and bonus content.  Tiffany Hales interviews Hanna Seariac. Links: 	Hanna's Bio 	Perspective: Joseph Smith was on the frontier of the fight for religious freedom 	Who is the real Brenda Wright Lafferty? What we miss when we don’t ask 	A conversation with Mauli Bonner, the filmmaker behind ‘His Name Is Green Flake’ 	This Latter-day Saint historian left his faith. Here’s why he returned 	Minerva Teichert: A pioneer in painting

7/8 – That One Where Hanna Seariac is Interviewed

Joseph Smith

Become a TWiM Patron in order to get early-release episodes and bonus content. TWiM Daniels are back with an international flavor of Mormon news.Links:Joseph Smith Papers project completion after over 2 decades of work: https://www.thechurchnews.com/history/2023/6/27/23759796/joseph-smith-papers-final-volume-published-hyrum-smith-martyrdom-elder-david-a-bednar?utm_campaign=churchnews-en&amp;utm_content=entry&amp;utm_medium=social_shareTabernacle Choir Mexico tour in June 2023 https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/2023/6/18/23765123/tabernacle-choir-orchestra-tour-2023-mexico-national-auditorium-songs-hope-adassaUpdated UK Safeguarding Standards &amp; influence of member advocacy: https://religionnews.com/category/faith/christianity/latter-day-saints/Chilean TV station leases their facilities to the church: https://www.publimetro.cl/entretenimiento/2023/06/19/de-la-entretencion-a-la-religion-la-red-arrendo-instalaciones-a-iglesia-mormona/2nd Edition of Preach My Gospel announced and released: https://www.deseret.com/2023/6/22/23770229/church-releases-preach-my-gospel-at-missionary-training-center-lds-president-nelson

Become a TWiM Patron in order to get early-release episodes and bonus content.  TWiM Daniels are back with an international flavor of Mormon news. Links: Joseph Smith Papers project completion after over 2 decades of work: <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/history/2023/6/27/23759796/joseph-smith-papers-final-volume-published-hyrum-smith-martyrdom-elder-david-a-bednar?utm_campaign=churchnews-en&amp;utm_content=entry&amp;utm_medium=social_share" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thechurchnews.com/history/2023/6/27/23759796/joseph-smith-papers-final-volume-published-hyrum-smith-martyrdom-elder-david-a-bednar?utm_campaign=churchnews-en&amp;utm_content=entry&amp;utm_medium=social_share</a> Tabernacle Choir Mexico tour in June 2023 <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/2023/6/18/23765123/tabernacle-choir-orchestra-tour-2023-mexico-national-auditorium-songs-hope-adassa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/2023/6/18/23765123/tabernacle-choir-orchestra-tour-2023-mexico-national-auditorium-songs-hope-adassa</a> Updated UK Safeguarding Standards &amp; influence of member advocacy: <a href="https://religionnews.com/category/faith/christianity/latter-day-saints/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://religionnews.com/category/faith/christianity/latter-day-saints/</a> Chilean TV station leases their facilities to the church: <a href="https://www.publimetro.cl/entretenimiento/2023/06/19/de-la-entretencion-a-la-religion-la-red-arrendo-instalaciones-a-iglesia-mormona/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.publimetro.cl/entretenimiento/2023/06/19/de-la-entretencion-a-la-religion-la-red-arrendo-instalaciones-a-iglesia-mormona/</a> 2nd Edition of Preach My Gospel announced and released: <a href="https://www.deseret.com/2023/6/22/23770229/church-releases-preach-my-gospel-at-missionary-training-center-lds-president-nelson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.deseret.com/2023/6/22/23770229/church-releases-preach-my-gospel-at-missionary-training-center-lds-president-nelson</a>

7/1 – Joseph Smith Papers DONE!, UK Background Checks, & Church Leases TV Channel

Become a TWiM Patron in order to get early-release episodes and bonus content. Final volume of Joseph Smith Papers to release on day of the Prophet’s martyrdom(Related: Forensic images: New research provides fresh evidence this really is a photo of Mormon founder Joseph Smith)MATTUpdated version of Preach My Gospel now out, Pres. Nelson on thisMELISSATabCats Covid outbreak after tour in Mexico - more on the Mexico tourMATTMormon crickets are going to be abundant this year. In some places, they are using snowplows to get rid of them.MELISSALDS Church celebrates Juneteenth with gift to NAACP branchMATTMeet Sarah Sun, Miss Utah 2023 and a Latter-day Saint convert committed to serving others. The returned missionary is the first Asian American to wear the Miss Utah crownMATTNews for Three Temples in the USAFamous Mormons:Which actor who was in a lot of Info-mercial style commercials is Mormon-Adjacent?George ForemanWilford Brimley (Diabetes)Ron Popeil (RonCo Products)Big/Little/No DealMATTNo more cornerstone ceremonies at temple dedications. Is this a change in doctrine?MELISSAMembers of the church in the US are becoming a little less Republican.MATTFormer FLDS members fear their children's disappearance is part of Warren Jeffs' prophecyMELISSAAI to answer faith questions?MATTWhat 18 years of research tells us about the mental health of Latter-day SaintsMELISSABible Ban in Davis County Schools, related: Book of Mormon up for ban discussionMormons Doing Goodly:Raymond Stevens  is working to provide educational opportunities for students in his home country of Sierra LeoneThis Week in Mormon History:90 years ago today - Jun 22, 1933The First Presidency and apostles decide that "the Church as an organization could not take part in the campaign for the repeal of the 18th Amendment since this [is] a partisan political question. It [is] hoped however that all L.D.S. would vote against repeal [of national Prohibition]." Thirty-five years later, the LDS hierarchy reverses this decision and participates actively in a campaign against liquor-by-the-drink in Utah as a "moral issue."40 years ago today - Jun 20, 1983FORBES magazine notes that in recent years at least ten separate swindles have been uncovered in Utah involving more than 9,000 people (1 percent of Utah's adults) and losses are estimated at more than $200 million. In asking itself "why?" the magazine described Utah as "fertile soil for swindles" because of excessive trust among LDS members: "Most of those bilked are Mormons, and the bilkers, too, profess to be upstanding members of the church and use church connections"

Become a TWiM Patron in order to get early-release episodes and bonus content.  Final volume of Joseph Smith Papers to release on day of the Prophet’s martyrdom (Related: Forensic images: New research provides fresh evidence this really is a photo of Mormon founder Joseph Smith) MATT Updated version of Preach My Gospel now out, Pres. Nelson on this MELISSA TabCats Covid outbreak after tour in Mexico - more on the Mexico tour MATT Mormon crickets are going to be abundant this year. In some places, they are using snowplows to get rid of them. MELISSA LDS Church celebrates Juneteenth with gift to NAACP branch MATT Meet Sarah Sun, Miss Utah 2023 and a Latter-day Saint convert committed to serving others. The returned missionary is the first Asian American to wear the Miss Utah crown MATT News for Three Temples in the USA Famous Mormons: Which actor who was in a lot of Info-mercial style commercials is Mormon-Adjacent? George Foreman Wilford Brimley (Diabetes) Ron Popeil (RonCo Products) Big/Little/No Deal MATT No more cornerstone ceremonies at temple dedications. Is this a change in doctrine? MELISSA Members of the church in the US are becoming a little less Republican. MATT Former FLDS members fear their children's disappearance is part of Warren Jeffs' prophecy MELISSA AI to answer faith questions? MATT What 18 years of research tells us about the mental health of Latter-day Saints MELISSA Bible Ban in Davis County Schools, related: Book of Mormon up for ban discussion Mormons Doing Goodly: Raymond Stevens  is working to provide educational opportunities for students in his home country of Sierra Leone This Week in Mormon History: 90 years ago today - Jun 22, 1933 The First Presidency and apostles decide that "the Church as an organization could not take part in the campaign for the repeal of the 18th Amendment since this [is] a partisan political question. It [is] hoped however that all L.D.S. would vote against repeal [of national Prohibition]." Thirty-five years later, the LDS hierarchy reverses this decision and participates actively in a campaign against liquor-by-the-drink in Utah as a "moral issue." 40 years ago today - Jun 20, 1983 FORBES magazine notes that in recent years at least ten separate swindles have been uncovered in Utah involving more than 9,000 people (1 percent of Utah's adults) and losses are estimated at more than $200 million. In asking itself "why?" the magazine described Utah as "fertile soil for swindles" because of excessive trust among LDS members: "Most of those bilked are Mormons, and the bilkers, too, profess to be upstanding members of the church and use church connections"

6/24 – Preach My Gospel Update, Cancel the Cornerstone, & Coughing COVID Choir

Become a TWiM Patron in order to get early-release episodes and bonus content. The TWiM Sisters approach the mic to discuss this week's news!Latest from Mormon Land: Wards are up in Utah, way down in California. See by how much. 	Kansas doctor, a dad of 13, dies after rescuing daughter during Colorado rafting trip 	Dad jokes are scientifically shown to benefit children. Here’s Utah’s favorite one 	Latter-day Saint designer combines faith and fashion with Dillard’s collection 	LATTER-DAY SAINT ENIGMA: THEIR UNEXPECTED TROOP ABUSE RATES 	Local author to share his story of finding belonging as an openly gay Latter-day Saint 	Elder Holland returns to apostolic assignments after ‘some serious health challenges’ 	We must find uncommon, common ground 	See how one sister in Montana is using her talents to serve others by sewing 1,400 dresses for children in need 	Latter-day Saint returned missionary Kenneth Rooks wins NCAA championship in steeplechase 	Meet twin brothers who are newly called bishops in the Atlanta area 	Miss Lehi Teen 'excited to serve' role after week of confusion on pageant title 	Ken Jennings Has Some Questions About Death 	How Mormonism Defined So Much of Battlestar Galactica’s Plot

Become a TWiM Patron in order to get early-release episodes and bonus content.  The TWiM Sisters approach the mic to discuss this week's news! Latest from Mormon Land: Wards are up in Utah, way down in California. See by how much. 	Kansas doctor, a dad of 13, dies after rescuing daughter during Colorado rafting trip 	Dad jokes are scientifically shown to benefit children. Here’s Utah’s favorite one 	Latter-day Saint designer combines faith and fashion with Dillard’s collection 	LATTER-DAY SAINT ENIGMA: THEIR UNEXPECTED TROOP ABUSE RATES 	Local author to share his story of finding belonging as an openly gay Latter-day Saint 	Elder Holland returns to apostolic assignments after ‘some serious health challenges’ 	We must find uncommon, common ground 	See how one sister in Montana is using her talents to serve others by sewing 1,400 dresses for children in need 	Latter-day Saint returned missionary Kenneth Rooks wins NCAA championship in steeplechase 	Meet twin brothers who are newly called bishops in the Atlanta area 	Miss Lehi Teen 'excited to serve' role after week of confusion on pageant title 	Ken Jennings Has Some Questions About Death 	How Mormonism Defined So Much of Battlestar Galactica’s Plot

6/17 – Holland is BACK!, Battlestar Galactica is Mormon, & Scout Abuse Rates

La historia del primer patriarca de la Iglesia que visitó Rapa Nui (Isla de Pascua) 	Mormon Church buys Wembley Amazon warehouse for £74 million via charitable company 	Did you know the first temple endowment film had a clip from Disney’s ‘Fantasia’?

La historia del primer patriarca de la Iglesia que visitó Rapa Nui (Isla de Pascua) 	Mormon Church buys Wembley Amazon warehouse for £74 million via charitable company 	Did you know the first temple endowment film had a clip from Disney’s ‘Fantasia’?

6/10 – This Week in International Mormons

For more This Week in Mormons content, JOIN THE PATREONLinks: 	Q&amp;A: How Ashley Hatch prioritizes faith while chasing World Cup dreams 	Mormon Church buys Wembley Amazon warehouse for £74 million via charitable company 	Two new books untangle the Mountain Meadows Massacre 	She’s played with members of AC/DC and the Killers. How faith helped this teen drum her way to Harvard 	Bus Accident in Brazil Claims Life of Young Missionary 	Former BYU president Kevin Worthen headed to Yale for a year 	‘God is in the details of my life’: Missionary in Africa finds his cousin’s baseball shirt 	The heartwarming thing a Utah couple did when the youngest of 11 kids graduated high school 	Latter-day Saints update and expand policy on political neutrality and participation 	A coast-to-coast guide of US Church History and Restoration sites 	What happened to John Forsyth, the Missouri doctor found dead in a lake? What we know.

For more This Week in Mormons content, JOIN THE PATREON Links: 	Q&amp;A: How Ashley Hatch prioritizes faith while chasing World Cup dreams 	Mormon Church buys Wembley Amazon warehouse for £74 million via charitable company 	Two new books untangle the Mountain Meadows Massacre 	She’s played with members of AC/DC and the Killers. How faith helped this teen drum her way to Harvard 	Bus Accident in Brazil Claims Life of Young Missionary 	Former BYU president Kevin Worthen headed to Yale for a year 	‘God is in the details of my life’: Missionary in Africa finds his cousin’s baseball shirt 	The heartwarming thing a Utah couple did when the youngest of 11 kids graduated high school 	Latter-day Saints update and expand policy on political neutrality and participation 	A coast-to-coast guide of US Church History and Restoration sites 	What happened to John Forsyth, the Missouri doctor found dead in a lake? What we know.

6/3 – World Cup Dreams, Political Neutrality, & Worthen to Yale

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MAILBAG? MATTA listener wrote in regarding our discussion on church finances:“I think there is a balance somewhere in between full-disclosure and what we’ve got now - where, as Melissa said, we can read articles on the church news to see where we are spending money.  I would like something like a line item budget.  You don’t have to tell me exact numbers, but what about letting us know that we spend 20% on temples, 15% on disaster relief, 35% goes into savings, etc.  I’d be interested in your thoughts on a middle-of-the-road type financial disclosure from the church”QUICK CLIPS (A FEW OF THE WEEK’S STORIES)MELISSAChurch sends weekly emails of inspirationMATTI think we should discuss two things from President Oaks Devotional. The first is these two figures he presents:President Oaks asks young people to consider what they miss when marriage is intentionally delayed. President Oaks mentions a couple of causes: shortage of affordable housing, and increased student debt. What else is behind these trends?The second is his response to a question from a Young Woman in the US who is concerned with how other members of the church act on social media and at stake youth activities regarding LGTBQ issues. He says two things that I think we should discuss. 1) He tells young people that their church leaders and parents can help them understand eternal principles and then emphasizes the For the Strength of Youth pamphlet. The states that “With these truths as your guide, you can make inspired choices that will bless you throughout eternity” then 2) He emphasizes the two great commandments and says, “Anyone who does not treat individuals who face gender identity challenges with love and dignity is not aligned with the teachings of the first and second great commandments.” What is the best way to stand up for the truth on these moral questions?MELISSA American Idol winner is LDSMATTPlans For 101-Foot Mormon Temple In Cody Spark Opposition, Petition DriveMELISSAHas the church increased transparency about what happens inside temples?  Related: Status of all 133 temples announced by Pres. NelsonMATTCentral American Youth encouraged to serve missionsMELISSAMental Health awareness https://www.thechurchnews.com/MATTWhat does anti-Mormon bias look like in academia? A Q&amp;A with Patrick Mason “I’ve heard students of faith at Utah State University and the University of Utah say they are sitting in classrooms where at least their perception of the faculty is that they are hostile to either the particulars of their faith or faith in general. Oftentimes, it revolves around more social and political and cultural issues, such as LGBTQ equality and things like that, but sometimes it’s just simply, at least in the student’s perception, a kind of hostility toward religion broadly speaking” Is this true?FAMOUS MORMONS MATTAlan Moon: Ticket to RideFrank Norris: PitGrandpa Beck: Cover your Assets(BIG DEAL, LITTLE DEAL, NO DEAL?)MELISSA1 in 4 lds have thought about leaving the church by Jana Riess. I think it is humorous that she wrote this piece because that number is the same as the national average. She could just have easily written a story that says that 22% of the members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are converts, or that at most 5% of our church members have left the church, compared to 37% leaving the Catholic Church or 24% leaving their Protestant church.MATTChurch handbook instructs on how to handle preferred names or pronouns. There are some interesting tidbits in there.MELISSAWomen's Conference talk on how to avoid spiritual overwhelmMATTHolly Jane, 39, wasn't willing to quit her OnlyFans venture, despite the bishop demanding she delete her account. Apparently she still attends church, but she has faced disciplinary action for continuing to have an OnlyFans account.

MAILBAG? MATT A listener wrote in regarding our discussion on church finances: “I think there is a balance somewhere in between full-disclosure and what we’ve got now - where, as Melissa said, we can read articles on the church news to see where we are spending money.  I would like something like a line item budget.  You don’t have to tell me exact numbers, but what about letting us know that we spend 20% on temples, 15% on disaster relief, 35% goes into savings, etc.  I’d be interested in your thoughts on a middle-of-the-road type financial disclosure from the church” QUICK CLIPS (A FEW OF THE WEEK’S STORIES) MELISSA Church sends weekly emails of inspiration MATT I think we should discuss two things from President Oaks Devotional. The first is these two figures he presents: President Oaks asks young people to consider what they miss when marriage is intentionally delayed. President Oaks mentions a couple of causes: shortage of affordable housing, and increased student debt. What else is behind these trends? The second is his response to a question from a Young Woman in the US who is concerned with how other members of the church act on social media and at stake youth activities regarding LGTBQ issues. He says two things that I think we should discuss. 1) He tells young people that their church leaders and parents can help them understand eternal principles and then emphasizes the For the Strength of Youth pamphlet. The states that “With these truths as your guide, you can make inspired choices that will bless you throughout eternity” then 2) He emphasizes the two great commandments and says, “Anyone who does not treat individuals who face gender identity challenges with love and dignity is not aligned with the teachings of the first and second great commandments.” What is the best way to stand up for the truth on these moral questions? MELISSA  American Idol winner is LDS MATT Plans For 101-Foot Mormon Temple In Cody Spark Opposition, Petition Drive MELISSA Has the church increased transparency about what happens inside temples?  Related: Status of all 133 temples announced by Pres. Nelson MATT Central American Youth encouraged to serve missions MELISSA Mental Health awareness <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thechurchnews.com/</a> MATT What does anti-Mormon bias look like in academia? A Q&amp;A with Patrick Mason “I’ve heard students of faith at Utah State University and the University of Utah say they are sitting in classrooms where at least their perception of the faculty is that they are hostile to either the particulars of their faith or faith in general. Oftentimes, it revolves around more social and political and cultural issues, such as LGBTQ equality and things like that, but sometimes it’s just simply, at least in the student’s perception, a kind of hostility toward religion broadly speaking” Is this true? FAMOUS MORMONS MATT Alan Moon: Ticket to Ride Frank Norris: Pit Grandpa Beck: Cover your Assets (BIG DEAL, LITTLE DEAL, NO DEAL?) MELISSA 1 in 4 lds have thought about leaving the church by Jana Riess. I think it is humorous that she wrote this piece because that number is the same as the national average. She could just have easily written a story that says that 22% of the members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are converts, or that at most 5% of our church members have left the church, compared to 37% leaving the Catholic Church or 24% leaving their Protestant church. MATT Church handbook instructs on how to handle preferred names or pronouns. There are some interesting tidbits in there. MELISSA Women's Conference talk on how to avoid spiritual overwhelm MATT Holly Jane, 39, wasn't willing to quit her OnlyFans venture, despite the bishop demanding she delete her account. Apparently she still attends church, but she has faced disciplinary action for continuing to have an OnlyFans account.

5/27 – Pres. Oaks Love & Law, Latter-day Saint Idol, & Cody Wyoming Temple Dispute

Welcome to a new episode of This Week in Mormons! In this week's episode, Tiffany Hales &amp; Arianne Smith (The TWiM Sisters) cover a variety of stories and updates related to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).Links: 	What this Latter-day Saint rodeo barrel racer learned from the ‘strong’ women in her family 	President Nelson issues a statement on his health, saying ‘little challenges with balance should be the least of our worries’ 	6 things we now know (maybe) about the LDS church’s wealth 	A Utah Mom Wrote a Children's Book on Grief After Her Husband Died. Now, She's Accused of Murdering Him 	Rededication Date Set for Historic St. George Utah Temple 	‘Jeopardy!’ legend Ken Jennings tried his luck on ‘Wheel of Fortune.’ Here’s what happened 	The ‘Mormon Moment’ 10 years later: Why Joanna Brooks and Mitch Mayne left the public eye 	Who is Elder Alvin F. Meredith III, BYU–Idaho’s new president? 	Perspective: What’s behind American media’s unhealthy fixation on ‘Mormons, Inc.’? 	60 Minutes, David Nielson, and Ensign Peak Advisors 	Is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints hoarding wealth? 	Ranked: The World’s Top 50 Endowment Funds 	Modular temples? See how the Church is keeping up with new temple announcements

Welcome to a new episode of This Week in Mormons! In this week's episode, Tiffany Hales &amp; Arianne Smith (The TWiM Sisters) cover a variety of stories and updates related to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Links: 	What this Latter-day Saint rodeo barrel racer learned from the ‘strong’ women in her family 	President Nelson issues a statement on his health, saying ‘little challenges with balance should be the least of our worries’ 	6 things we now know (maybe) about the LDS church’s wealth 	A Utah Mom Wrote a Children's Book on Grief After Her Husband Died. Now, She's Accused of Murdering Him 	Rededication Date Set for Historic St. George Utah Temple 	‘Jeopardy!’ legend Ken Jennings tried his luck on ‘Wheel of Fortune.’ Here’s what happened 	The ‘Mormon Moment’ 10 years later: Why Joanna Brooks and Mitch Mayne left the public eye 	Who is Elder Alvin F. Meredith III, BYU–Idaho’s new president? 	Perspective: What’s behind American media’s unhealthy fixation on ‘Mormons, Inc.’? 	60 Minutes, David Nielson, and Ensign Peak Advisors 	Is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints hoarding wealth? 	Ranked: The World’s Top 50 Endowment Funds 	Modular temples? See how the Church is keeping up with new temple announcements

5/20 – Lori Found Guilty, 60 Minutes, & BYU-Idaho’s New President

This week's hosts: Christopher Cunningham (Public Square Magazine) and Ivan Wolfe (Times &amp; Seasons)In this episode, we delve into a variety of topics, including the transformative power of birth experiences, the ongoing debate surrounding caffeine and the Word of Wisdom, the controversial recognition of Tucker Carlson in Deseret News, the passing of Heather Armstrong and her impact as a prominent mommy blogger, the jury deliberations in the Lori Vallow Daybell murder trial, the historic moment of interfaith leaders in Kenya welcoming The Church, the 50-year celebration of an unlikely union between a Jewish congregation and Latter-day Saints in Utah, the social capital rates of Latter-day Saints and mainline Protestants, the earthquake relief efforts in Türkiye and Syria by Latter-day Saints, and the GFWC Williston Woman's Club receiving a grant from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Join us as we explore these captivating news stories, providing insights and analysis along the way.News Links: 	New food bank opens doors in Wilmington, receives large donation to help kickstart operations 	Ivan Wolfe's Articles 	CHANGING THE WORLD ONE BIRTH AT A TIME 	Latest from Mormon Land: Is caffeine really against the Word of Wisdom? 	Tucker Carlson lauded in Utah newspaper despite replacement theory ties 	Heather Armstrong, ‘Queen of the Mommy Bloggers,’ Is Dead at 47 	Jury begins deliberations in murder trial of Lori Vallow Daybell 	Historic Moment as Interfaith Leaders in Kenya Welcome the Church 	‘This could only happen in Utah’ — Jewish congregation celebrates 50 years of an unlikely union 	Why Latter-day Saints and mainline Protestants have the highest social capital rates 	Latter-day Saints Continue to Provide Earthquake Relief in Türkiye and Syria 	GFWC Williston Woman’s Club receives grant from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 	Medical training, computers enhance education, and service in flooded communities: Service from Latter-day Saints around the world

This week's hosts: Christopher Cunningham (Public Square Magazine) and Ivan Wolfe (Times &amp; Seasons) In this episode, we delve into a variety of topics, including the transformative power of birth experiences, the ongoing debate surrounding caffeine and the Word of Wisdom, the controversial recognition of Tucker Carlson in Deseret News, the passing of Heather Armstrong and her impact as a prominent mommy blogger, the jury deliberations in the Lori Vallow Daybell murder trial, the historic moment of interfaith leaders in Kenya welcoming The Church, the 50-year celebration of an unlikely union between a Jewish congregation and Latter-day Saints in Utah, the social capital rates of Latter-day Saints and mainline Protestants, the earthquake relief efforts in Türkiye and Syria by Latter-day Saints, and the GFWC Williston Woman's Club receiving a grant from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Join us as we explore these captivating news stories, providing insights and analysis along the way. News Links: 	New food bank opens doors in Wilmington, receives large donation to help kickstart operations 	Ivan Wolfe's Articles 	CHANGING THE WORLD ONE BIRTH AT A TIME 	Latest from Mormon Land: Is caffeine really against the Word of Wisdom? 	Tucker Carlson lauded in Utah newspaper despite replacement theory ties 	Heather Armstrong, ‘Queen of the Mommy Bloggers,’ Is Dead at 47 	Jury begins deliberations in murder trial of Lori Vallow Daybell 	Historic Moment as Interfaith Leaders in Kenya Welcome the Church 	‘This could only happen in Utah’ — Jewish congregation celebrates 50 years of an unlikely union 	Why Latter-day Saints and mainline Protestants have the highest social capital rates 	Latter-day Saints Continue to Provide Earthquake Relief in Türkiye and Syria 	GFWC Williston Woman’s Club receives grant from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 	Medical training, computers enhance education, and service in flooded communities: Service from Latter-day Saints around the world

5/13 – Caffeinated Word of Wisdom, Jews in Utah, & the Church’s Quiet Charity

Mike Lee

Hey folks, welcome back to This Week in Mormons, where we dive into all the news this past week related to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Matt Miles and Melissa Jensen are back to host!First up, CNN poses the question, what do Mormons believe? This is a complicated topic and one that has been debated for years.Unfortunately, not all members of the church live up to these ideals. As we saw recently, a leader in Trenton was charged with allegedly enticing a teenage girl from his congregation. This is a disturbing story and one that goes against everything the church stands for. It's important that we hold leaders accountable for their actions, no matter who they are.Speaking of accountability, a former member of the church, Patrick Hardy, has been speaking out about the church's lack of accountability. He believes that the church needs to do more to address issues of abuse and misconduct, and he's calling on members to demand change. This is an important conversation to have, and it's something that all organizations need to take seriously.On a more positive note, we have some news from the Relief Society, the women's organization within the church. They recently held a conference at BYU, where they discussed their commitment to providing relief to those in need. This is a great example of the good work that can be done when people come together to help others.Moving on to a different topic, we have a story about the church's wealth. Behind the vast wealth of the church are two centuries of financial hits and misses. It's interesting to see how the church has managed its finances over the years, and it's worth taking a closer look at.In sports news, we have some NFL draft picks from BYU and Utah. It's always exciting to see young Latter-day Saint athletes achieve their dreams, and we wish them all the best in their careers.On a more serious note, we have a tweet from Senator Mike Lee about a BYU professor who spoke about her transgender child in class. This has sparked controversy, with some accusing the professor of pushing a political agenda. It's important to remember that everyone has a right to express their views, but we should always strive to listen to and understand those with different perspectives.Unfortunately, not everyone is open to different viewpoints. The same professor has become the target of bullying after discussing her child in class. This is a sad reminder that we still have a long way to go when it comes to accepting and embracing diversity.In political news, we have a researcher who is calling attention to a "seismic political shift" happening among young Latter-day Saints. It's interesting to see how younger generations are approaching politics, and it's something to keep an eye on in the coming years.On a more spiritual note, we have a surprising statistic: more Americans pray in their cars than in a place of worship. This is a reminder that spirituality can take many different forms and that people find solace in different places and ways.Speaking of spirituality, we have news about changes coming to the "Come, Follow Me" program in 2024. It's always good to see organizations evolving and adapting to meet the needs of their members.In Ghana, we have a heartwarming story about Latter-day Saints opening their stake center to more than 1,000 Muslims celebrating the end of Ramadan. This is a great example of people coming together to celebrate their differences and findLinks: 	What do Mormons believe? 	LDS leader in Trenton charged with allegedly enticing teen girl from congregation 	Patrick Hardy: LDS Church has dodged hard questions of accountability 	Relief Society Leaders Open BYU Women’s Conference: We ‘Stand Ready to Provide Relief’ 	Behind the Latter-day Saint church’s vast wealth are two centuries of financial hits and misses 	NFL draft: BYU’s Freeland, Hall and Nacua are selected on third day,

Hey folks, welcome back to This Week in Mormons, where we dive into all the news this past week related to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Matt Miles and Melissa Jensen are back to host! First up, CNN poses the question, what do Mormons believe? This is a complicated topic and one that has been debated for years. Unfortunately, not all members of the church live up to these ideals. As we saw recently, a leader in Trenton was charged with allegedly enticing a teenage girl from his congregation. This is a disturbing story and one that goes against everything the church stands for. It's important that we hold leaders accountable for their actions, no matter who they are. Speaking of accountability, a former member of the church, Patrick Hardy, has been speaking out about the church's lack of accountability. He believes that the church needs to do more to address issues of abuse and misconduct, and he's calling on members to demand change. This is an important conversation to have, and it's something that all organizations need to take seriously. On a more positive note, we have some news from the Relief Society, the women's organization within the church. They recently held a conference at BYU, where they discussed their commitment to providing relief to those in need. This is a great example of the good work that can be done when people come together to help others. Moving on to a different topic, we have a story about the church's wealth. Behind the vast wealth of the church are two centuries of financial hits and misses. It's interesting to see how the church has managed its finances over the years, and it's worth taking a closer look at. In sports news, we have some NFL draft picks from BYU and Utah. It's always exciting to see young Latter-day Saint athletes achieve their dreams, and we wish them all the best in their careers. On a more serious note, we have a tweet from Senator Mike Lee about a BYU professor who spoke about her transgender child in class. This has sparked controversy, with some accusing the professor of pushing a political agenda. It's important to remember that everyone has a right to express their views, but we should always strive to listen to and understand those with different perspectives. Unfortunately, not everyone is open to different viewpoints. The same professor has become the target of bullying after discussing her child in class. This is a sad reminder that we still have a long way to go when it comes to accepting and embracing diversity. In political news, we have a researcher who is calling attention to a "seismic political shift" happening among young Latter-day Saints. It's interesting to see how younger generations are approaching politics, and it's something to keep an eye on in the coming years. On a more spiritual note, we have a surprising statistic: more Americans pray in their cars than in a place of worship. This is a reminder that spirituality can take many different forms and that people find solace in different places and ways. Speaking of spirituality, we have news about changes coming to the "Come, Follow Me" program in 2024. It's always good to see organizations evolving and adapting to meet the needs of their members. In Ghana, we have a heartwarming story about Latter-day Saints opening their stake center to more than 1,000 Muslims celebrating the end of Ramadan. This is a great example of people coming together to celebrate their differences and find Links: 	What do Mormons believe? 	LDS leader in Trenton charged with allegedly enticing teen girl from congregation 	Patrick Hardy: LDS Church has dodged hard questions of accountability 	Relief Society Leaders Open BYU Women’s Conference: We ‘Stand Ready to Provide Relief’ 	Behind the Latter-day Saint church’s vast wealth are two centuries of financial hits and misses 	NFL draft: BYU’s Freeland, Hall and Nacua are selected on third day,

5/6 – Inappropriate Texts, BYU Women’s Conf., & Mike Lee Tweets!

In this week's episode, hosts Geoff Openshaw and Jared Gillins discuss the new updates to the Gospel Library app that offer ward-based experiences, allowing members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to study together and be on the same page. They also talk about the upcoming Silicon Slopes Summit '23 and how Elder David A. Bednar, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, will be a keynote speaker at the event.The hosts then discuss the Church's Military Advisory Committee and how it supports service members and their families worldwide. They also talk about Elder Rasband's recent visit to Armenia, where he brought a message of hope in Jesus Christ.The hosts then switch to a lighter topic and discuss whether there is less crime around the Manhattan Temple. They also talk about a nurse's claim that most US Mormons are failing to follow the Word of Wisdom.Next, they discuss an episode of the podcast where Elder David A. Bednar talks about Latter-day Saint temples and the power of covenants and ordinances. They also talk about a researcher's claim that there is a seismic political shift happening among young Latter-day Saints.Finally, the hosts end the episode by discussing a BYU-Hawaii Culture Night event where over 1,200 students from 31 different groups shared a taste of their home cultures.Are you a devoted listener of This Week in Mormons podcast and eager to show your support? By becoming a patron on Patreon.com/ThisWeekinMormons, you can not only gain early access to the latest episodes but also play an instrumental role in the development of our show. Your contributions will go directly towards improving the content and expanding our reach to a wider audience. Join our community of passionate supporters and help us continue to deliver engaging and informative discussions on all things related to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.News Links:Gospel Library app’s new ward-based experiences get members ‘on the same page’ 	Elder David A. Bednar, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, to Keynote Silicon Slopes Summit 2023 	Silicon Slopes announces Elder David A. Bednar as a speaker at Summit '23. 	How the Church’s Military Advisory Committee is supporting service members and families worldwide 	Elder Rasband brings a message of hope in Jesus Christ to Armenia 	Is There Less Crime Around the Manhattan Temple? 	Most US Mormons are failing the Word of Wisdom, nurse says 	Episode 133: Elder David A. Bednar on Latter-day Saint temples and the ‘power of godliness’ that comes through covenants and the ordinances 	What one researcher calls the ‘seismic political shift’ happening among young Latter-day Saints 	More than 1,200 BYU–Hawaii students representing 31 groups share ‘taste of home’ during Culture Night

In this week's episode, hosts Geoff Openshaw and Jared Gillins discuss the new updates to the Gospel Library app that offer ward-based experiences, allowing members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to study together and be on the same page. They also talk about the upcoming Silicon Slopes Summit '23 and how Elder David A. Bednar, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, will be a keynote speaker at the event. The hosts then discuss the Church's Military Advisory Committee and how it supports service members and their families worldwide. They also talk about Elder Rasband's recent visit to Armenia, where he brought a message of hope in Jesus Christ. The hosts then switch to a lighter topic and discuss whether there is less crime around the Manhattan Temple. They also talk about a nurse's claim that most US Mormons are failing to follow the Word of Wisdom. Next, they discuss an episode of the podcast where Elder David A. Bednar talks about Latter-day Saint temples and the power of covenants and ordinances. They also talk about a researcher's claim that there is a seismic political shift happening among young Latter-day Saints. Finally, the hosts end the episode by discussing a BYU-Hawaii Culture Night event where over 1,200 students from 31 different groups shared a taste of their home cultures. Are you a devoted listener of This Week in Mormons podcast and eager to show your support? By becoming a patron on <a href="http://Patreon.com/ThisWeekinMormons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon.com/ThisWeekinMormons</a>, you can not only gain early access to the latest episodes but also play an instrumental role in the development of our show. Your contributions will go directly towards improving the content and expanding our reach to a wider audience. Join our community of passionate supporters and help us continue to deliver engaging and informative discussions on all things related to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. News Links: Gospel Library app’s new ward-based experiences get members ‘on the same page’ 	Elder David A. Bednar, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, to Keynote Silicon Slopes Summit 2023 	Silicon Slopes announces Elder David A. Bednar as a speaker at Summit '23. 	How the Church’s Military Advisory Committee is supporting service members and families worldwide 	Elder Rasband brings a message of hope in Jesus Christ to Armenia 	Is There Less Crime Around the Manhattan Temple? 	Most US Mormons are failing the Word of Wisdom, nurse says 	Episode 133: Elder David A. Bednar on Latter-day Saint temples and the ‘power of godliness’ that comes through covenants and the ordinances 	What one researcher calls the ‘seismic political shift’ happening among young Latter-day Saints 	More than 1,200 BYU–Hawaii students representing 31 groups share ‘taste of home’ during Culture Night

4/29 – Elder Bednar at Silicon Slopes, Elder Rasband in Armenia, & Word of Wisdom Fail

Nate Eaton

In this episode, the TWiM Sister (Tiffany Hales &amp; Arriane Smith) step in to discuss this week's Mormon news. Fans of the reality show "Sister Wives" have noticed similarities between a character on the show and a real-life Mormon man involved in a lawsuit over allegations of fraud. A new study has found that younger Latter-day Saints prioritize issues such as climate change and social justice over political affiliation. We'll also explore the success of Crumbl Cookies, a Utah-based cookie franchise. In other news, a Mormon man named David Groesbeck survived a plane crash in the Alaskan wilderness, and a man accused of running a Ponzi scheme that targeted members of the Mormon community in Utah has been released on bond. We'll also discuss a legal battle between St. Luke's Hospital and a sheriff who refused to serve Ammon Bundy with legal documents. Lastly, we'll touch on a few more stories, including the passing of Helen Wells, the announcement of a new worldwide testimony meeting for youth, and a collaboration between the Piano Guys and the Tabernacle Choir on a new musical piece.Are you a devoted listener of This Week in Mormons podcast and eager to show your support? By becoming a patron on Patreon.com/ThisWeekinMormons, you can not only gain early access to the latest episodes but also play an instrumental role in the development of our show. Your contributions will go directly towards improving the content and expanding our reach to a wider audience. Join our community of passionate supporters and help us continue to deliver engaging and informative discussions on all things related to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.Links: 	Sister Wives Spoilers – Christine Brown Is Engaged To David Woolley 	What one researcher calls the ‘seismic political shift’ happening among young Latter-day Saints 	Crumbl Cookie is leading the dessert industry — what’s behind its popularity? 	How a Latter-day Saint survived a plane crash and 29 days in the Alaska wilderness 	Mormon Ponzi scheme defendant released on bond 	How a former child star with ties to eastern Idaho got started in acting, overcame a 10-year battle with addiction 	Idaho sheriff refuses to serve Ammon Bundy. Hospital asks justices to weigh in 	San Diego California Temple to close in July 2023 for extensive renovations 	Sister Helen Wells, wife of Elder Robert E. Wells, remembered for her ‘joy in serving the Lord’ 	Bing has a testimony of the Book of Mormon! And other adventures with AI chatbots. 	Church announces new worldwide testimony meeting for youth 	Redmond man accused twice of child molestation arrested a 3rd time, faces 4 more charges 	President Camille Johnson Video 	Watch: This new collab from The Piano Guys and The Tabernacle Choir will give you goosebumps 	Music Coordinator Video

In this episode, the TWiM Sister (Tiffany Hales &amp; Arriane Smith) step in to discuss this week's Mormon news. Fans of the reality show "Sister Wives" have noticed similarities between a character on the show and a real-life Mormon man involved in a lawsuit over allegations of fraud. A new study has found that younger Latter-day Saints prioritize issues such as climate change and social justice over political affiliation. We'll also explore the success of Crumbl Cookies, a Utah-based cookie franchise. In other news, a Mormon man named David Groesbeck survived a plane crash in the Alaskan wilderness, and a man accused of running a Ponzi scheme that targeted members of the Mormon community in Utah has been released on bond. We'll also discuss a legal battle between St. Luke's Hospital and a sheriff who refused to serve Ammon Bundy with legal documents. Lastly, we'll touch on a few more stories, including the passing of Helen Wells, the announcement of a new worldwide testimony meeting for youth, and a collaboration between the Piano Guys and the Tabernacle Choir on a new musical piece. Are you a devoted listener of This Week in Mormons podcast and eager to show your support? By becoming a patron on <a href="http://Patreon.com/ThisWeekinMormons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon.com/ThisWeekinMormons</a>, you can not only gain early access to the latest episodes but also play an instrumental role in the development of our show. Your contributions will go directly towards improving the content and expanding our reach to a wider audience. Join our community of passionate supporters and help us continue to deliver engaging and informative discussions on all things related to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Links: 	Sister Wives Spoilers – Christine Brown Is Engaged To David Woolley 	What one researcher calls the ‘seismic political shift’ happening among young Latter-day Saints 	Crumbl Cookie is leading the dessert industry — what’s behind its popularity? 	How a Latter-day Saint survived a plane crash and 29 days in the Alaska wilderness 	Mormon Ponzi scheme defendant released on bond 	How a former child star with ties to eastern Idaho got started in acting, overcame a 10-year battle with addiction 	Idaho sheriff refuses to serve Ammon Bundy. Hospital asks justices to weigh in 	San Diego California Temple to close in July 2023 for extensive renovations 	Sister Helen Wells, wife of Elder Robert E. Wells, remembered for her ‘joy in serving the Lord’ 	Bing has a testimony of the Book of Mormon! And other adventures with AI chatbots. 	Church announces new worldwide testimony meeting for youth 	Redmond man accused twice of child molestation arrested a 3rd time, faces 4 more charges 	President Camille Johnson Video 	Watch: This new collab from The Piano Guys and The Tabernacle Choir will give you goosebumps 	Music Coordinator Video

4/22 – Worldwide Testimony Meeting, Closing San Diego Temple, & Nate Eaton is Awesome

John &amp; Jenny Dye break down the news this week!Links:President Nelson's Peace PrizeArizona Abuse CaseYoung Missionary Dies in HondurasMiss Teen Philippines Hawaii Gathers DonationsChurch Donation to the American Red CrossNew Platforms for Church's Humanitarian EffortsWomen at LDS General ConferenceJust ServeSkylightChurch Casting and Music Opportunities

John &amp; Jenny Dye break down the news this week! Links: President Nelson's Peace Prize Arizona Abuse Case Young Missionary Dies in Honduras Miss Teen Philippines Hawaii Gathers Donations Church Donation to the American Red Cross New Platforms for Church's Humanitarian Efforts Women at LDS General Conference Just Serve Skylight Church Casting and Music Opportunities

4/15 – Pres. Nelson Honored, Miss Teen Philippines Hawaii, & Lots of Blood

NewsElder Holland’s Health (he won’t speak at SUU graduation)$6.2 million was donated to charity in the giving machines this past December. The World Report showed a woman living in rural Moldova who was gifted a pig.The world’s largest annual outdoor Easter Pageant is happening in Mesa Arizona right now. A local news reporter said, “We need spaces where we feel welcome just as a fellow human being. Again, I know next to nothing about the LDS church or Muslims or evangelicals or the many other Christian denominations. But I do know that our society is being ripped apart in the name of our faith values and our view of the world. This isn’t about any church after all. It’s about a moment. It’s about the experience of just being with one another. We need more of that – a lot more.”The Church Audit report in General Conference sounded pretty much the same as it always does… that the church followed appropriate accounting procedures. But, we know that there was a large settlement recently focused on some of the church’s accounting procedures. Does the fact that this was not mentioned in Conference say anything about how much people should trust these statements?MelissaThe church announced 15 new temples in General Conference. You correctly predicted San Jose, and I correctly predicted none in Utah or Idaho. Are there any locations on the list that seem particularly significant?The statistical report is a rare opportunity to see how the church is doing compared to previous years. The Deseret News put out a comparison table. It looks like there is growth of about 1% in most categories, but children of record baptisms are down slightly. Convert baptisms are up 26%. What does this mean?Sister Ana Maria Bonny Hernandez has recently been called as the new representative of the Church to the NGO Committee on the Status of Women in Geneva, Switzerland. Ana Bonny, who is a native from Spain, is the first European member of the Church to hold this assignment. The Committee on the Status of Women group promotes gender equality and the empowerment and defense of the rights of women and girls across the globe. NGO CSW Geneva comprises representatives from some 40 UN-accredited nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) who have consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council. The Church is one of those organizations, through Latter-day Saints Charities.On the topic of gender equality, how strange that only two sisters were asked to speak even though the YW General Presidency was released.It is taking a long time to find jurors in the Lori Vallow Daybell case. I’m shocked at the number of people who have heard nothing about the case. Side note: Should this case be considered “Mormon News”? Mosty national stories call her a member of a Doomsday Cult. Do we really want to tell them that our church is somehow associated with THAT? Isn’t this more a fringe movement or an off-shoot of the church like FLDS?Big Deal, Little Deal, No DealSome family members will be allowed to attend the Lori Vallow Daybell trialApril 6 is a really important day in church history. (Maybe do this in big deal, little deal, no deal)A King from Ghana attended General Conference. More about him is in this article (2nd to last paragraph), wikipedia doesn’t have much more about him. Is this significant? (Maybe do this in big deal, little deal, no deal)The church gives more to unhoused Utahn’s than you thinkGlenn Beck Good Friday nationwide fastFamous Mormon-Adjacent Individuals (Which former Mouseketeer was raised LDS?)Justin TimberlakeRyan GoslingBrittney SpearsMormons Doing GoodlyA woman died after saving her friend’s life while climbing a frozen waterfall (Raven Falls) in Duchesne.Author Brandon Sanderson responds kindly to smearThis Week in Mormon History90 Years ago.J. Reuben Clark Jr.

News Elder Holland’s Health (he won’t speak at SUU graduation) $6.2 million was donated to charity in the giving machines this past December. The World Report showed a woman living in rural Moldova who was gifted a pig. The world’s largest annual outdoor Easter Pageant is happening in Mesa Arizona right now. A local news reporter said, “We need spaces where we feel welcome just as a fellow human being. Again, I know next to nothing about the LDS church or Muslims or evangelicals or the many other Christian denominations. But I do know that our society is being ripped apart in the name of our faith values and our view of the world. This isn’t about any church after all. It’s about a moment. It’s about the experience of just being with one another. We need more of that – a lot more.” The Church Audit report in General Conference sounded pretty much the same as it always does… that the church followed appropriate accounting procedures. But, we know that there was a large settlement recently focused on some of the church’s accounting procedures. Does the fact that this was not mentioned in Conference say anything about how much people should trust these statements? Melissa The church announced 15 new temples in General Conference. You correctly predicted San Jose, and I correctly predicted none in Utah or Idaho. Are there any locations on the list that seem particularly significant? The statistical report is a rare opportunity to see how the church is doing compared to previous years. The Deseret News put out a comparison table. It looks like there is growth of about 1% in most categories, but children of record baptisms are down slightly. Convert baptisms are up 26%. What does this mean? Sister Ana Maria Bonny Hernandez has recently been called as the new representative of the Church to the NGO Committee on the Status of Women in Geneva, Switzerland. Ana Bonny, who is a native from Spain, is the first European member of the Church to hold this assignment. The Committee on the Status of Women group promotes gender equality and the empowerment and defense of the rights of women and girls across the globe. NGO CSW Geneva comprises representatives from some 40 UN-accredited nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) who have consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council. The Church is one of those organizations, through Latter-day Saints Charities. On the topic of gender equality, how strange that only two sisters were asked to speak even though the YW General Presidency was released. It is taking a long time to find jurors in the Lori Vallow Daybell case. I’m shocked at the number of people who have heard nothing about the case. Side note: Should this case be considered “Mormon News”? Mosty national stories call her a member of a Doomsday Cult. Do we really want to tell them that our church is somehow associated with THAT? Isn’t this more a fringe movement or an off-shoot of the church like FLDS? Big Deal, Little Deal, No Deal Some family members will be allowed to attend the Lori Vallow Daybell trial April 6 is a really important day in church history. (Maybe do this in big deal, little deal, no deal) A King from Ghana attended General Conference. More about him is in this article (2nd to last paragraph), wikipedia doesn’t have much more about him. Is this significant? (Maybe do this in big deal, little deal, no deal) The church gives more to unhoused Utahn’s than you think Glenn Beck Good Friday nationwide fast Famous Mormon-Adjacent Individuals (Which former Mouseketeer was raised LDS?) Justin Timberlake Ryan Gosling Brittney Spears Mormons Doing Goodly A woman died after saving her friend’s life while climbing a frozen waterfall (Raven Falls) in Duchesne. Author Brandon Sanderson responds kindly to smear This Week in Mormon History 90 Years ago. J. Reuben Clark Jr.

4/8 – Elder Holland’s Health, 15 Temples Announced, & Daybell Jurors

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