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Weekly recap podcast covering the biggest news, headlines, and culture stories involving The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, with clear context and thoughtful Latter-day Saint–focused commentary.

  1. 1D AGO

    3/7 – You Don’t Love Elder Cook’s Talks?

    Here are the top four vote-getters of notable Latter-day Saints — from outside the ranks of the church’s general authorities and officers — whom you would like to have speak at next month’s General Conference? https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/02/26/hows-this-lds-conference-speakers/ New “Greater Love” Easter video celebrates Jesus Christ’s love for “you”? https://www.deseret.com/faith/2026/03/01/new-greater-love-easter-video-celebrates-jesus-christ-love-for-you/ Watch Elder Caussé play, speak of this newly added Easter hymn? https://www.deseret.com/faith/2026/02/27/watch-elder-causse-play-piano-speak-of-new-hymn/ Watch: Free Easter lesson for families to learn about Christ (title inferred from page references)? https://www.ldsliving.com/watch-free-easter-lesson-for-families-to-learn-about-christ/s/13168 Find long-lost family at LDS Church–sponsored event (RootsTech 2026 coverage)? https://www.abc4.com/news/wasatch-front/find-long-lost-family-at-lds-church-sponsored-event/ Iconic LDS Church temple in San Diego offering once-in-a-generation public access? https://fox5sandiego.com/san-diego-guide/san-diego-lds-church-temple-open-house-2026/ Joyful photos from Zimbabwe’s first temple dedication? https://www.ldsliving.com/joyful-photos-from-zimbabwes-first-temple-dedication/s/13166 Harare Zimbabwe Temple (almanac entry; title on Church News almanac page)? https://www.thechurchnews.com/almanac/temples/harare-zimbabwe/ Utah wife allegedly killed rich Mormon husband in their mansion so she could be with new lover... now HIS marriage secrets are aired in court? https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/crime-desk/article-15608361/kouri-richins-utah-trial-affair-husband.html LIVE UPDATES | Day 9 of Kouri Richins murder trial ? https://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/03/live-updates-day-9-of-kouri-richins-murder-trial/ ‘Word of Wisdom Amendments’ introduced as alternative in Utah kratom ban debate (exact headline styling may vary)? https://www.fox13now.com/news/politics/mormon-word-of-wisdom-introduced-in-bill-debate-over-utahs-kratom-ban ‘Rise Up and Speak’ showcases Eliza R. Snow’s timeless discourses in early days of LDS Church (ABC4 religion feature)? https://www.abc4.com/news/religion/rise-up-and-speak-book-eliza-r-snows-discourses/ New LDS book highlights words of Eliza R. Snow? https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/03/04/new-lds-book-highlights-words/ No forgiveness: ‘Murder in the Mormon Frontier’ with journalist, author Dan Neal? https://buckrail.com/no-forgiveness-murder-in-the-mormon-frontier-with-journalist-author-dan-neal/ ‘Let scripture surprise you’ — LDS authors on how to teach the Old Testament to children? https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/03/01/lds-authors-teaching-old-testament/ Quentin L. Cook on AI’s ‘unique spiritual challenges’ (guidance facing the AI age)? https://www.deseret.com/faith/2026/03/03/elder-cook-guidance-facing-ai-age-unique-spiritual-challenges/ LDS Church–backed A.I. bill would make it easier to sue over damaging ‘deepfakes’? https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/03/03/deep-fakes-lds-church-backs-bill/ The truth behind Utah’s latest plastic surgery phenomenon: the ‘Mormon makeover’? https://www.dailymail.co.uk/lifestyle/beauty/article-15547481/mormon-face-truth-utah-plastic-surgery-trend-craze-cosmetic.html Church of Jesus Christ releases statement on Iran strikes? https://www.deseret.com/faith/2026/02/28/church-of-jesus-christ-releases-statement-on-iran-strikes/ Following cartel-related violence, Mexico Area Presidency invites members to pray for peace in the country? https://www.deseret.com/faith/2026/02/27/following-cartel-related-violence-mexico-area-presidency-invites-members-to-pray-for-peace-in-the-country/ An LDS pioneer-era extermination order still weighs on the Timpanogos Nation? https://www.kuer.org/race-religion-social-justice/2026-03-02/an-lds-pioneer-era-extermination-order-still-weighs-on-the-timpanogos-nation 60 years ago today (Mar 6, 1966) – Today in Mormon History? http://www.todayinmormonhistory.com/2026/03/60-years-ago-today-mar-6-1966.html 105 years ago today (Mar 5, 1921) – Today in Mormon History? http://www.todayinmormonhistory.com/2026/03/105-years-ago-today-mar-5-1921.html 175 years ago today (Mar 4, 1851) – Today in Mormon History? http://www.todayinmormonhistory.com/2026/03/175-years-ago-today-mar-4-1851-tuesday.html

    1h 3m

  2. FEB 28

    2/28 – Welcome to BYU… JUST KIDDING!

    New Hymns Releases, old hymns with new updates https://www.ldsdaily.com/church-lds/12-new-hymns-released-beloved-primary-song-gets-an- update/ Preparing missionaries https://www.ldsdaily.com/world/missionary-mental-health-latter-day-saint-psychiatrist/ Garment History https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/02/22/researchers-discuss-evolution-lds/ Sex, let's talk sex, everyone is. https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/02/20/latter-day-saints-are-talking-more/ 80 years of marriage, and they have some thoughts https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/80-years-of-marriage-one-couple-s-faith- centered-advice Olympics and the SLC Temple Open House https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/latter-day-saint-s-olympic-dream-leads-to- helping-plan-2027-temple-open-house Groundbreaking for Fairview Temple https://www.deseret.com/faith/2026/02/23/fairview-texas-temple-begins-construction- grounbreaking/ Updated name for 2 nd temple in Houston TX https://www.deseret.com/faith/2026/02/23/first-presidency-renames-houston-texas-south-temple/ Cane Creek, a new film https://www.deseret.com/faith/2026/02/23/cane-creek-massacre-short-film/ Let us pray https://universe.byu.edu/sports/why-is-there-opening-prayer-before-byu-games-president-c- shane-reese-weighs-in MBB: Donny Osmond gets sued https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/music/articles/donny-osmond-sued-concertgoer-attended- 222123422.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall

    1h 10m

  3. FEB 21

    2/21 – David Archuleta Book Club

    This Week in Latter-days

    1h 6m

  4. FEB 14

    2/14 – New Apostle Just Dropped

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    1h 4m

  5. FEB 7

    2/7 – We’re Not Mormon, We Own Mormon

    Follow https://www.instagram.com/sistaaquino/?hl=en or @sistaaquino LDS Church Pledges Major Support for 2034 Utah Winter Olympics https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/2026/02/03/church-jesus-christ-pledges-significant-financial-support-use-property-volunteers-2034-utah-olympics-paralympics? BYU Coach Responds to Anti-Mormon Chants at Oklahoma State https://www.news4jax.com/sports/2026/02/05/byu-coach-says-f-the-mormons-chants-at-oklahoma-st-show-theres-too-much-hate-in-the-world/? President Dallin H. Oaks to Deliver a Message on February 10 https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/president-dallin-h-oaks-to-deliver-a-message-on-february-10? Why a Portrait of Joseph Smith Was Unveiled at Morehouse College https://www.deseret.com/faith/2026/02/02/portrait-of-joseph-smith-unveiled-at-morehouse-college-atlanta/? Supreme Court Lets Heber Valley Utah Temple Construction Continue https://www.deseret.com/faith/2026/02/05/heber-valley-temple-wins-utah-supreme-court-ruling/? Inside the Salt Lake Temple Renovation Project https://www.deseret.com/faith/2026/02/04/salt-lake-temple-renovation-manager-takes-listeners-inside-renovation-project/? What Minneapolis Latter-day Saints Wish Other Members Knew https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQX_l8-ua_s? “Sing with Redeeming Love,” Elder Kearon Tells Young Adults https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2026/02/03/sing-with-redeeming-love-elder-and-sister-kearon-young-adult-worldwide-devotional? President of Zimbabwe Attends Harare Temple Open House https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/2026/02/04/zimbabwe-president-attends-harare-temple-open-house/? An 1840 Book of Mormon Gets a Hefty Price Tag on ‘Antiques Roadshow’ https://www.deseret.com/entertainment/2026/02/05/antiques-roadshow-salt-lake-city-episode-book-of-mormon-appraisal/? Church Members in Lima Support Medical Professionals in Operation Smile https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/church-members-in-lima-support-medical-professionals-in-operation-smile? How the Church of Jesus Christ Is Celebrating America’s 250th https://www.deseret.com/faith/2026/02/05/church-of-jesus-christ-celebrates-america-250/? (Interfaith Elderly Care in Czech Village – Newsroom main page entry) https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org? Week in Review: President Oaks to Speak at BYU, Elder Rasband at Provo MTC https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/2026/02/01/in-case-you-missed-it-president-oaks-speak-byu-elder-rasband-provo-mtc/? What Effect Does Religion Have on Women’s Health? Utah Is Having a Small Debate https://www.kuer.org/race-religion-social-justice/2026-01-28/what-effect-does-religion-have-on-womens-health-utah-is-having-a-small-debate? Getting It Right: Clarifying Claims About the Church’s Abuse Help Line https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/getting-it-right-clarifying-claims-church-abuse-help-line

    59 min

  6. JAN 31

    1/31 – Pres. Oaks Returning to BYU

    This Week in Latter-days

    59 min

  7. JAN 25

    1/24 – The Salt Lake Temple Emerges

    This Week in Latter-days

  8. JAN 17

    1/17 – Can Missionaries Unlock Their Hearts?

    Follow Art: https://www.instagram.com/artolivas1/?hl=en What President Oaks says about mission age change for young women and the nature of future temple announcements https://www.deseret.com/faith/2026/01/11/president-dallin-h-oaks-feels-responsibility-of-mantel-of-prophet-burley-idaho/? Funeral for victim of LDS Church shooting in Salt Lake City moved due to safety concerns https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltupJ7GndBw? LDS Church purchases Texas ranch land, environmentalists protest https://www.chron.com/culture/religion/article/lds-church-texas-land-purchase-21296820.php? Utah Valley University President Astrid Tuminez announces she is stepping down https://www.ksl.com/article/51433117/utah-valley-university-president-astrid-tuminez-announces-she-is-stepping-down? President Oaks Dedicates the Burley Idaho Temple https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/president-oaks-dedicates-burley-idaho-temple? Milestones for Temples in California, Guatemala, Mozambique and Utah https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/milestones-for-temples-in-california-guatemala-mozambique-and-utah? Subscribe to the Prophets and Apostles on YouTube https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/prophets-and-apostles-youtube? Elder Bednar Shares Four ‘Miraculous’ Events of the Restoration at Utah State University https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/elder-bednar-addresses-four-miraculous-events-of-restoration-utah-state-univers? ‘Lamb of God’ Comes to The Metropolitan Opera House https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/lamb-of-god-metropolitan-opera-house-lincoln-center? Worldwide Relief Society devotional to be held in March https://www.thechurchnews.com/members/2026/01/15/worldwide-relief-society-devotional-march-17-2026-quentin-cook-camille-johnson? Former Senator Kyrsten Sinema Accused of Affair With Ex-Bodyguard https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/15/us/politics/kyrsten-sinema-affair-lawsuit.html

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Weekly recap podcast covering the biggest news, headlines, and culture stories involving The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, with clear context and thoughtful Latter-day Saint–focused commentary.

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    This Week in Mormons
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