This Week in Latter-days

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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

    4/3 – This Episode is 25 Minutes Long, So Don’t Linger in the Hallway

    Kurt Francom is joined by Richie from  ?@TheCulturalHall?  and Pastor Jeff from  ?@HelloSaints?  1. Church of Jesus Christ announces new Sunday meeting schedule https://www.ksl.com/article/51475230/church-of-jesus-christ-announces-new-sunday-meeting-schedule 2. Over a thousand people join Lindon Palm Sunday walk https://www.ksl.com/article/51474714/over-a-thousand-people-join-lindon-palm-sunday-walk 3. Dallas Jenkins says Easter should be celebrated like a BYU victory https://www.deseret.com/entertainment/2026/03/29/dallas-jenkins-poscast-latter-day-saint-easter/ 4. Historic Church Growth: A Preview of the April 2026 World Report https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/a-preview-of-the-april-2026-world-report 5. Watch the April 2026 Edition of the World Report https://www.ldsdaily.com/church-lds/watch-the-april-2026-edition-of-the-word-report/ 6. Utah faith, community leaders consider: What would Jesus do? https://www.deseret.com/faith/2026/04/01/pamela-atkinson-faith-roundtable-humanitarian-what-would-jesus-do-deseret-news/ 7. New poll shows Latter-day Saints leaving Republican Party affiliation as rest of nation trends away from the Democratic Party https://www.deseret.com/politics/2026/04/01/new-poll-shows-latter-day-saints-leaving-republican-party-affiliation-as-rest-of-nation-trends-away-from-the-democratic-party 8. Solemn assemblies: What to know before conference https://www.ldsliving.com/solemn-assemblies-what-to-know-before-conference/s/13202 9. Presiding Bishopric member for nearly 20 years, Bishop Richard C. Edgley dies at 90 https://www.thechurchnews.com/members/2026/03/27/presiding-bishopric-member-20-years-bishop-richard-edgley-dies-90/ 10. 91 New Area Seventies Sustained at the April 2026 Conference Leadership Meeting https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/april-2026-general-conference-leadership-meeting

    59 min

  2. 5D AGO

    3/28 – God Will Not Be TikToked

    News: Influencers Taylor Frankie Paul the Bachelorette: https://www.npr.org/2026/03/20/nx-s1-5754587/bachelorette-canceled-taylor-frankie-paul- mormon-wives The opposite of TFP https://www.deseret.com/faith/2026/03/28/lds-influencer-mormon-faith/ Staying on influencers…..Emily Jackson had a face procedure and you can follow her progression on Instagram, Co2 laser resurfacing. CO2 (carbon dioxide) laser resurfacing uses targeted beams of light to remove the superficial layer of your skin. This stimulates newer skin to grow in its place. Moving on to music….. The global choir participants are all set to sing in G.C. Demark Sweden x2 England Puerto Rico Spain Paraguay New Zealand x 2 Wales Philippines Norway The Organ whisper https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/03/29/meet-music-man-who-cares/ BYU Celebrates 150 with the Mens Chorus, sing “Rise and Shout” See it on Instagram on the official BYU page known as “brighamyounguniveristy” SLC Temple open house Tickets will be available in late summer 2026 https://www.moronichannel.org/newsroom/temples/salt-lake-temple-open-house-tickets-to-be- released-in-late-summer-2026/ New Statutes on Temple Square https://www.deseret.com/faith/2026/03/25/2-new-statues-of-christ-at-temple-square/ Natural Disasters Flooding in Hawaii https://www.ldsdaily.com/world/what-we-know-about-laies-church-sites-after-major-flooding- on-oahu/ Buildings for sale Need a church building? We got a couple for sale. 1. “Lighthouse Church” former North Jordan Stake Center, build 1949, Vision: Community Resource Center, Local History museum. Both groups interested working with West Valley City Got lots of red brick, pretty cool looking. No word on price. 2. Stake Center Cerritos CA, $14.9 million, 32,816 sf, five acres, built 1977, (Looks like standard Church issue) Still actively used as a Stake Center in Institute building. Is sale related to construction of newer facilities near regional temples? Mormons Behaving Badly Stealing keys from the temple lockers Opps he allegedly violated the Fish and Game laws https://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/03/idaho-fish-and-game-commissioner-charged-with- poaching-bull-elk/

    1h 11m

  3. MAR 21

    3/21 – Sister Sunday School

    News: Handbook updates, and there is a BIGGIE https://www.thechurchnews.com/members/2026/03/18/general-handbook-update-ordinances- covenants-ward-sunday-school-presidencies/ Temple news, new exhibit at the church history museum https://www.thechurchnews.com/members/2026/03/19/firm-foundation-church-history-museum- exhibit-salt-lake-temple/ Temple News, SCL temple to be open on Sunday https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/03/16/salt-lake-temple-open-house-will/ Those food trucks keep rolling… https://www.deseret.com/politics/2026/03/19/america-250-chuch-latter-day-saint-food-bank- donations/ Brother Reid Joins the TabCATS https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/tabernacle-choir-to-mark-us-250th-anniversary The hymn that changed everything https://www.ldsliving.com/this-latter-day-saint-hymn-led-my-entire-family-to-join-the-church/ Sister Freeman talks Pornography https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/create-personalized-armor-of-god-in-fight- against-pornography-president-freeman-teaches Five Times the blessings https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/5-callings-1-purpose-quintuplets-serve- missions-at-same-time If you can’t drink at BYU then invent stuff! https://news.byu.edu/intellect/byu-ranks-among-top-schools-with-the-most-alumni-on-shark- tank-who-will-be-next Big 12 they say the are committed…… https://www.ksl.com/article/51459941/eliminating-anti-mormon-chant-from-campuses-personal- for-big-12-commissioner-brett-yormark Rise and shout the Cougars are OUT! https://universe.byu.edu/sports/byus-kylie-olson-is-living-her-dream-with-cheer-experience-on- game-day MBB: https://universe.byu.edu/campus/police-beat-march-11-17

    1h 12m

  4. MAR 14

    3/14 – A Solemn Assembly General Conference

    Jasmin Rappleye: https://www.instagram.com/jasminrappleye/ Art Olivas: https://www.instagram.com/artolivas1/ The Church’s 2025 Caring Report Shows Global Relief and Service to Millions https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/caring-report-2025-church-jesus-christ-latter-day-saints[newsroom.churchofjesuschrist]? The First Presidency Appoints New Commissioner for the Church Educational System https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/commissioner-church-educational-system-james-rasband[facebook]? Church News Today – Lindon Utah Temple Open House (media day and open house coverage) https://www.facebook.com/TheChurchNews/videos/church-news-today-tuesday-march-10-2026/2147236252716447/[newsroom.churchofjesuschrist]? 2026 Church Broadcast Events and Other Important Dates (RootsTech and Family Discovery Day section) https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/event/2026-churchwide-broadcast-events[newsroom.churchofjesuschrist]? New Official Photos Feature the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/new-official-photos-feature-the-first-presidency-and-quorum-of-the-twelve-apostles[facebook]? President Johnson Provides Relief in Eurasia https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/news-releases (listed in the March 6, 2026 items as “President Johnson Provides Relief in Eurasia”)[news-in.churchofjesuschrist]? Apparent Break-in and Substance Spread at Utah LDS Meetinghouse https://nationaltoday.com/us/ut/orem/news/2026/03/08/apparent-break-in-and-substance-spread-at-utah-lds-meetinghouse/[thechurchnews]? April 2026 General Conference: 4 Sessions and a Solemn Assembly Over Easter Weekend https://www.thechurchnews.com/general-conference/2026/03/13/april-2026-general-conference-schedule-solemn-assembly-easter/[thechurchnews]?

    1 hr

  5. MAR 7

    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

  6. 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

  7. FEB 21

    2/21 – David Archuleta Book Club

    This Week in Latter-days

    1h 6m

  8. FEB 14

    2/14 – New Apostle Just Dropped

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    1h 4m
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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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