Brad Richins

December 09, 2019 02:40 PM MST
One of the journalism classes that I am currently enrolled in at Utah Valley University is a course that studies the Church, its members, the culture within the Church, and how those outside of the Church view the faith and its members. I have learned many things over the course of the last few months in this class and I will admit it has challenged me to think more deeply about my faith.
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December 06, 2019 02:40 PM MST
Book of Mormon Central, a group of individuals whose mission it is to increase understanding, accessibility, and engagement with the Book of Mormon, has released a new video regarding historical evidences of the Book of Abraham.
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December 01, 2019 11:00 AM MST
Inspirational Messages, formerly known as Mormon Messages, have been produced by the Church for about a decade and cover many topics relating to Church members.
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November 27, 2019 05:05 PM MST
One of the many responsibilities for members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles when they go abroad on visits to other countries and continents is to minister to members and missionaries, attend stake conferences, give training to leaders and speak at various meetings and devotionals.
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November 27, 2019 03:45 PM MST
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles just returned from visiting the region of Southeast Africa from November 9–16 where he addressed possibly the "largest gathering of Saints ever in South Africa," according to Robert C. Gay of the Presidency of the Seventy.
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November 25, 2019 05:15 PM MST
Latter-day Saints in Phnom Penh, Cambodia just received prophetic counsel from Elder D. Todd Christofferson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and President Russell M. Nelson during their recent ministry to the Southeast Asia region.
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November 25, 2019 04:26 PM MST
There are many ways people can have a positive impact on the lives of others.
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November 23, 2019 12:50 PM MST
In honor of celebrating the 150th anniversary of women receiving the right to vote in the state of Utah, the Church History Museum is now featuring a new exhibit that commemorates this historic event.
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November 22, 2019 07:18 PM MST
While giving an address to LDS Business College students on November 19 in the Assembly Hall at Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah, Elder Neil L. Andersen of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles shared three things that we can always be grateful for—regardless of our circumstance.
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November 20, 2019 04:50 PM MST
Dr. Jonathan Sandberg, a therapist and member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, offered some counsel of healing to those affected by the unfortunate shooting that took place at Saugus High School in Santa Clarita, Calif. on Monday, emphasizing that it is possible to move on from such tragic events. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal reported on the meeting.
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November 20, 2019 04:20 PM MST
If you have been thinking about getting rid of your camping supplies since the discontinuation of the scouting program, the Young Men general presidency of the Church says to think again.
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November 15, 2019 04:09 PM MST
Donny Osmond, a popular Latter-day Saint and music icon, helped unveil one of the ten Giving Machines throughout the world in Summerlin, Nevada on Thursday as part of the #LighttheWorld campaign for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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November 11, 2019 06:19 PM MST
Hope Works is a series of live TED Talk-style videos that encapsulate how members of the Church live and share the hope that can be found within the gospel of Jesus Christ. While presenting their message, members use personal experiences and lessons learned to help illustrate examples of how they have found hope in the gospel and how we can help others find it, too.
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November 09, 2019 11:00 AM MST
When our bishop is released and another man in the ward is called to serve in that capacity, what do we call the former bishop?
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November 08, 2019 03:00 PM MST
Note: Learn more about Tony Finau's faith here.
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November 02, 2019 09:43 AM MDT
Oftentimes within the restored Church of Jesus Christ, missionary work can have a negative connotation attached to it, being perceived as an overwhelming obligation rather than a blessing or an opportunity.
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October 23, 2019 08:08 AM MDT
Research shows that one in four people across the globe will suffer with some sort of mental disorder at one point or another in their lifetime and that 450 million individuals worldwide are currently dealing with such challenges.
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October 19, 2019 03:34 PM MDT
The Lord has admonished the members within His church to "Let every man [and woman] learn his [or her] duty, and to act in the office in which he [or she] is appointed, in all diligence" (Doctrine and Covenants 107:99).
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October 09, 2019 09:00 AM MDT
As members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we have a plethora of resources to help us in times of need or struggle. The scriptures, prayer, words of modern-day prophets and apostles, Church leaders, family, temple worship, priesthood blessings, and, most importantly, Jesus Christ are all assets that provide divine assistance and strength.
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September 28, 2019 09:35 AM MDT
One of the main admonitions that we try to follow as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints comes from Nephi in the Book of Mormon:
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Fun
September 21, 2019 01:47 PM MDT
Autumn is one of the best times of the year. Not only is it almost time for general conference but it’s also that time for thousands of Latter-day Saints to gather together as a mission once again to reminisce on great times had in the mission field.
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September 21, 2019 11:43 AM MDT
As Latter-day Saints, we are blessed to have access to many writings and publications from past and present leaders of the Church that can strengthen our testimonies of the Savior.
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September 10, 2019 02:25 PM MDT
It can be hard for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to find ways to put the gospel, callings, church, family, and things that matter most before other things that grab for our attention.
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September 03, 2019 08:46 AM MDT
What is it like being given the title of "the world's fittest teen"? For Utah native and Latter-day Saint Dallin Pepper, the honor is nothing compared to standing for his faith while competing on the world stage.
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