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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.

Recent Episodes
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    Apr 22, 2025 – 37:53
  • Jerusalem and the miracle of Christ's Resurrection at Easter with historian Richard Neitzel Holzapfel
    Apr 15, 2025 – 46:49
  • April 2025 general conference — Love, repentance and personal preparation to meet the Savior
    Apr 8, 2025 – 58:32
  • BYU retiring athletic director Tom Holmoe on prayerfully moving forward in life’s trials
    Apr 1, 2025 – 45:39
  • Exploring themes from the Doctrine and Covenants with Rosalynde Welch of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute
    Mar 25, 2025 – 41:19
  • President and Sister Kusch of Ensign College encourage others to ‘align with the Lord’s mission and timing’
    Mar 19, 2025 – 50:14
  • Church disability specialist manager on how all shall be taught of the Lord
    Mar 11, 2025 – 51:21
  • RootsTech 2025 helps attendees around the world ‘discover’ their family heritage
    Mar 4, 2025 – 36:22
  • Celebrate ‘covenant community’ at the Relief Society worldwide devotional with President Camille N. Johnson and Sister Kristin M. Yee
    Feb 25, 2025 – 39:26
  • BYU’s Laura Padilla-Walker on the power of service on teen flourishing 
    Feb 18, 2025 – 32:35
  • Primary general presidency invites children to share Jesus' love through service
    Feb 11, 2025 – 35:09
  • The Sunday School general presidency on studying the ongoing Restoration with ‘Come, Follow Me’ in 2025
    Feb 4, 2025 – 42:12
  • Church historian Matt Grow encourages peacemaking amid historical misrepresentation
    Jan 29, 2025 – 35:52
  • ‘Building disciples of Jesus Christ’ at Brigham Young University–Idaho, with President Alvin F. Meredith III and his wife, Sister Jennifer Meredith
    Jan 21, 2025 – 52:26
  • Church’s sustainability manager on the sacred responsibility to care for the earth
    Jan 14, 2025 – 37:36
  • The life-changing impact of FSY, with the Young Men and Young Women general presidency counselors
    Jan 7, 2025 – 56:52
  • The 2025 youth theme ‘Look unto Christ’ with President Steven J. Lund and President Emily Belle Freeman
    Dec 30, 2024 – 42:59
  • Finding peace — 2024 year in review with Deseret News editors Doug Wilks and Sarah Jane Weaver
    Dec 23, 2024 – 37:24
  • How the sacred musical ‘Savior of the World’ inspires audiences and production staff each holiday season
    Dec 17, 2024 – 58:11
  • Elder D. Todd Christofferson and Elder Clark G. Gilbert on thriving in and through the Church Educational System, with guest host Sheri Dew
    Dec 10, 2024 – 49:02
  • Elder W. Mark Bassett and David N. Weidman of the Church’s Missionary Department on the expanding role of missionary work
    Dec 3, 2024 – 45:49
  • Deseret Book President Laurel Day on the power and personalized process of revelation
    Nov 26, 2024 – 42:28
  • Elder Kevin S. Hamilton and Steve Rockwood on 130 years of FamilySearch
    Nov 19, 2024 – 42:22
  • Church History Department’s Scott Hales and James Perry on ‘Saints, Vol. 4’
    Nov 12, 2024 – 45:19
  • The miracle of Christ-centered disaster relief with Elder Quinn S. Millington
    Nov 5, 2024 – 43:12
  • Deseret News’ Dick Harmon and Lee Benson on the lasting legacy of BYU football's 1984 season
    Oct 29, 2024 – 26:49
  • BYU’s Justin Dyer on mental health and the positive impact of temple attendance
    Oct 22, 2024 – 36:32
  • An artful testimony at the Church History Museum’s 200 years of Latter-day Saint art exhibit
    Oct 15, 2024 – 35:36
  • October 2024 general conference— President Nelson calls upon Latter-day Saints to prepare for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ
    Oct 7, 2024 – 51:54
  • The new voice of the Tabernacle Choir, Derrick Porter, on the program's goal to deliver peace, hope, and joy
    Oct 1, 2024 – 34:16
  • Boyd Matheson on the gospel principles of civil, peaceful, political engagement
    Sep 24, 2024 – 52:04
  • President Russell M. Nelson’s family, friends, and fellow leaders celebrate his century of service and dedication to Jesus Christ in special event 
    Sep 17, 2024 – 29:50
  • Celebrating President Nelson’s century of service ahead of his birthday
    Sep 6, 2024 – 24:30
  • President Jeffrey R. Holland on the gospel of Jesus Christ and life’s challenges, with guest host Sheri Dew 
    Aug 30, 2024 – 48:44
  • Insights on President Russell M. Nelson's historic tenure with former Church Historian Richard E. Turley Jr.
    Aug 27, 2024 – 28:04
  • The educational and spiritual growth of BYU–Pathway Worldwide with President Brian K. Ashton and Matt Eyring
    Aug 20, 2024 – 01:01:03
  • The Other Side Academy’s Joseph Grenny on the power and positive influence of truth and covenants 
    Aug 13, 2024 – 46:08
  • Sarah Jane Weaver on the sacred responsibility of working to create a ‘living record of the Restoration’ 
    Aug 6, 2024 – 55:21
  • University of Utah President Taylor Randall on the value of higher education
    Jul 30, 2024 – 31:20
  • The unifying power of Church Correlation with Clyde Williams
    Jul 23, 2024 – 45:33
  • Finnish member Mia Kemppaala on the power of personal revelation 
    Jul 16, 2024 – 46:21
  • ‘Invite others to come unto Christ’: Excerpts from the 2024 Seminar for New Mission Leaders
    Jul 9, 2024 – 46:53
  • ‘Book of Mormon Videos’ producers on making the series and the truths found in sacred scripture
    Jul 2, 2024 – 45:08
  • The Relief Society general presidency on the blessings of the expanded global initiative for women and children
    Jun 25, 2024 – 36:14
  • The retiring conductor of the Bells at Temple Square on the importance of music in worship and daily life
    Jun 18, 2024 – 39:45
  • Lloyd and Karmel Newell on their service with the Tabernacle Choir and their future as mission leaders  
    Jun 11, 2024 – 47:53
  • Elder D. Todd Christofferson reflects on his own mission to Argentina and on returning to South America to dedicate the Salta Argentina Temple
    Jun 4, 2024 – 53:57
  • As Church releases 13 new hymns, leaders discuss ongoing hymnbook project and sacred music 
    May 30, 2024 – 50:24
  • Salt Lake Temple renovation update with Brent Roberts and Andy Kirby
    May 21, 2024 – 47:31
  • Deseret News opinion editor Jay Evensen on forgiveness and peacemaking
    May 14, 2024 – 29:53
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