July LDS Living Book Club: Discerning real vs. rumor with Church History Library Director Keith Erekson

What does it mean to be “all in” the gospel of Jesus Christ in the latter days? 

All In, the well-loved podcast from LDS Living has explored this question since 2018 with more than 100 different Latter-day Saint guests who are striving to live their faith every day—just like you. And for the month of August, we're going to be reading and discussing All In: Exploring What It Means to Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ together.

This book contains thoughts from All In episode guests, as well as insights from podcast host Morgan Jones so you can explore the question for yourself and strengthen your faith in the gospel.

“The guests on this podcast have taught me that being ‘all in’ is so much more than I originally thought,” Jones said. “It is about covenants, it is about digging into the tough, and it is a principle of inclusion rather than exclusion. So while a selection of quotes from the show will serve as a jumping-off point, it is my hope that the reader will join me in a personal exploration of what it really means to be all in the gospel of Jesus Christ.”

• An easy-to-follow reading schedule
• Poignant quotes and discussion of the topics addressed in the book

Each month we choose a new book to read together. Joining is easy! Simply follow @ldslivingbookclub on Instagram for reading reminders and insights.

What does it mean to be "all in" the gospel of Jesus Christ in the latter days? The answers might surprise you. All In, the well-loved podcast from LDS Living has explored this question with the help of Saints who are striving to live their faith every day—just like you. Now, in this collection of excerpts from All In guests, organized by topic, you can explore the question yourself. Perfect for gifting to friends, using as a nightly devotional, or picking it up when you need it, All In will help you define just what being "all in" means to you.

All In: Exploring What It Means to Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ is available now at Deseret Book stores, DeseretBook.com, and on the Deseret Bookshelf mobile app as an ebook.

Keith A. Erekson is an award-winning author, teacher, and public historian. Since 2014 he has worked for the Church History Department of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, directing the Church History Library and encouraging historical outreach and public engagement. He also serves on the editorial board of the Church Historian’s Press. Erekson grew up near Baltimore, Maryland, and now lives near Salt Lake City, Utah, with his wife and children.