Expecting the IRS but meeting the missionaries: A convert’s surprising path to the gospel

A knock at the door turned out to be exactly what William Whitney needed.
Sister Runia spoke to students around the world about prayer during a BYU–Pathway devotional broadcast.
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Here are four themes President Dallin H. Oaks shared this weekend.
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Notably, convert baptisms surged last year, increasing by almost 25%.
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Reflect on your spiritual insights from general conference with these uplifting quotes.
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April 08, 2026 02:57 PM MDT
“Parker taught me this past year that the only opinion that really matters is God’s.”
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April 08, 2026 10:41 AM MDT
During her address, she shared some of what she has learned from her ministry.
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The new presidency members will begin service on August 1, 2026.
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Podcasts

Exploring what it means to be “all in” the gospel of Jesus Christ
A Come, Follow Me study group podcast
Using our influence as women of God to make a difference in the world.
Connect with Latter-day Saint thought leaders in a personal way
April 03, 2026 02:14 PM MDT
The image depicts the Savior gently placing His hands on the shoulders of a discouraged man.
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This sacred oratorio by Rob Gardner centers on Jesus Christ’s death, Atonement, and Resurrection.
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April 02, 2026 03:40 PM MDT
“I’m very confident that God ... puts us in others’ lives to help and support them.”
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May 13, 2020 12:00 PM MDT
The May pick for LDS Living Book Club is Eve and Adam by Melinda Wheelwright Brown. Follow the LDS Living Book Club Instagram for weekly insights with the author.
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May 12, 2020 08:27 PM MDT
The Board of Trustees of Brigham Young University–Hawaii has appointed John “Keoni” Kauwe the university’s 11th president. Kauwe and his wife, Monica, will succeed John S. Tanner and his wife, Susan, who have served since 2015.
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May 12, 2020 07:24 PM MDT
The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square may have postponed their 2020 Heritage Tour, but that isn’t stopping the choir from having an exciting springtime. The choir has recently announced new ensemble names, a new logo, and a new EP album.
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May 12, 2020 05:06 PM MDT
The latest video in the "Osmond Sound Advice" series features Elizabeth Smart as she shares a powerful message about the role forgiveness can play in survival. At age 14, Smart was taken from her home and held captive for nine months. Since then, she has worked as an activist against sexual assault and abuse and has shared how faith and family helped in her recovery.
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May 12, 2020 02:49 PM MDT
Latter-day Saint mom Courtney Rich didn’t start out as a baker. But after making a cake for her son’s first birthday, she was hooked! Now the owner of Cakes by Courtney, Rich not only makes and sells cakes but also teaches cake-making classes, allowing her to share her passion, talents, and faith with others. We sat down with her to find out more about what drives her passion.
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May 12, 2020 02:45 PM MDT
On May 7, 2019, Josh Jones was shot twice in English class as he attempted to disarm a classmate threatening to open fire.
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May 12, 2020 12:21 PM MDT
In celebration of Mother’s Day, Latter-day Saint golfer Tony Finau shared a tender animated video that captures the true essence of a mother’s love. Sharing a true story from his life, Finau honors his mother, Ravena Finau, for the sacrifices she made to help him achieve success.
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May 11, 2020 07:20 PM MDT
This week’s Book of Mormon video includes the iconic and powerful teachings in Alma 32 on faith as a seed. It’s such a good chapter full of doctrine and visuals on its own. But there is something about seeing this and the surrounding Alma chapters brought to life in video that has changed them for me. There are so many details about the context of these teachings that are recorded in scripture I forget as I read, and I am reminded of them as I watch the Book of Mormon videos. And some of those details actually make the doctrines even more relevant and relatable in my own life.
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Fun
May 11, 2020 06:27 PM MDT
“Sisters, sisters, there were never such devoted sisters. Call us and we’ll bring you close to God, although people sometimes think we’re odd.”
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