Church News

Experience behind-the-scenes stories and interviews relating to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Join Jon Ryan Jensen, editor of the Church News, and Church News reporter Mary Richards as they interview Church leaders, members who are making a difference, and writers from the Church News team.

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Elder Jeffrey R. Holland on turning to God amid the trials of the pandemic

On Dec. 3, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will celebrate his 80th birthday. Days shy of this event, Elder Holland joins the Church News podcast to share his testimony , offer his hard-earned life advice, and to encourage individuals to turn to God amid the trying times of the COVID pandemic . During 2020, people across the globe have worried about their health and livelihood, he said. Many are turning to God. “If w...

Dec 01, 2020•22 min•Ep. 7

President Russell M. Nelson’s historic invitation to #GiveThanks

President Russell M. Nelson , president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints , issued a historic invitation to the world on Friday, Nov. 20. The “fast-acting, long-lasting spiritual remedy” — during this time defined by the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, racism, violence, political tensions and a lack of civility — is gratitude . On this podcast, historian Richard E. Turley Jr. reflects on this and other prophetic invitations. Most interesting to Turley is that at a time in history w...

Nov 24, 2020•29 min•Ep. 6

Capturing more than photos with Deseret News photographer Jeffrey Allred

Pulitzer Prize-nominated photojournalist Jeffrey D. Allred has worked around the world capturing iconic images at events from the Olympics to natural disasters. But some of his most beloved photographic memories fall into a special category. He has had the honor of covering the significant events and day-to-day life of members and leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints . Allred shares his unique experiences and views of the Church that he has captured through the lens of his ...

Nov 17, 2020•35 min•Ep. 5

President Bonnie H. Cordon: The 150-year legacy of Young Women — an invitation of faith

The Young Women organization of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has been strengthening millions of youth across the globe for 150 years. In this episode of the Church News podcast, President Bonnie H. Cordon , Young Women general president, celebrates this historical legacy of learning, leadership and service. As part of the sesquicentennial celebrations this year, the Young Women presidency invited young women worldwide to participate in the “My 150” challenge . Even amid the CO...

Nov 10, 2020•27 min•Ep. 4

Finding faith in the embers of our trials

Sometimes during the fires and trials of our lives, it can be difficult to see through the smoke to what we can learn and become because of the event. For members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who suffered the devastating effects of the California Camp Fire of 2018 and this September’s Almeda Drive Fire in Oregon, their tragedies led them to a greater appreciation of the blessings of the restored gospel of Christ. Blessings that no earthly tempest can remove . Chico Californ...

Nov 03, 2020•34 min•Ep. 3

Celebrating Betters Days: The pioneering saints of the suffragette movement

In 1842 the Prophet Joseph Smith formed The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints ’ first women’s organization known today as the Relief Society, stating, “ this is the beginning of better days .” That promise was fulfilled as Latter-Day Saint women continued to serve their community and advocated for the equal voting rights of women in Utah and the United States. Better Days 2020 is a non-profit dedicated to popularizing this history as the year 2020 marks a year of celebrations for votin...

Oct 27, 2020•39 min•Ep. 2

President M. Russell Ballard celebrates 92 years of life and service

October is the birthday month of President M. Russell Ballard , Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints . President Ballard reflects on lessons from his lifetime of service as he celebrates his 92nd birthday including examples of leadership and the beautiful simplicity of the gospel of Jesus Christ. The Church News Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners to make a journey of connection with members of The Church of Jesus...

Oct 20, 2020•36 min•Ep. 1

Why we're starting a podcast

We are taking you on a journey of connection as we discuss news and events of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Oct 19, 2020•4 min

Trailer

An introduction to the Church News podcast.

Oct 03, 2020•2 min

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