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Emily Linder

Emily is the managing editor for LDS Living. She graduated from Utah State University with a degree in English and interned for the Liahona magazine. Hiking trails, dance studios, and behind the cover of a good book are some of her favorite places to be.

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Help for Life Challenges
5 seriously good quotes to bring you hope
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By  Emily Linder
December 17, 2025 01:06 PM MST
Ready for an inspiring perspective shift?
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Latter-day Saint Life
Watch: This new video may help your family feel the Christmas spirit
Emily Linder
By  Emily Linder
December 16, 2025 01:56 PM MST
Sister Amy A. Wright tells of a special experience she had in a post office during one Christmas season.
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Follow the Prophets
The sweet service tradition Pres. Eyring did with his daughters
Emily Linder
By  Emily Linder
December 08, 2025 12:20 PM MST
Often, when the girls came home from school, Pres. Eyring would be waiting for them in the kitchen.
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Latter-day Saint Life
10 ways grandparents can add meaning to Christmastime
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By  Emily Linder
December 01, 2025 11:51 AM MST
Try these fun (and simple!) ideas for creating strong bonds and lasting memories.
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Latter-day Saint Life
What Pres. Freeman would tell every young woman considering a mission
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By  Emily Linder
November 25, 2025 12:33 PM MST
She shared touching advice for young women who may be feeling nervous after the age-change announcement.
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From the Church
General conference will no longer include a Saturday evening session
Emily Linder
By  Emily Linder
November 19, 2025 10:54 AM MST
Here is a look back at the last 10 years of Saturday evening sessions.
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Help for Life Challenges
2 things my son’s genetic disorder has taught me about faith
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By  Emily Linder
November 17, 2025 03:08 PM MST
“When I called the doctor’s office and explained what I’d seen, they told me to bring Reuben in right away.”
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Follow the Prophets
Elder Caussé’s album was once No. 1 on a Billboard chart (+ more inspiring stories from his life)
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By  Emily Linder
November 10, 2025 01:55 PM MST
The newest Apostle released a beautiful album with an Italian composer in 2019.
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Follow the Prophets
Pres. Christofferson testifies in Spanish of what it means to be a witness of Christ
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By  Emily Linder
November 04, 2025 12:50 PM MST
“I ask myself, what does it mean to be a witness of His name? I have studied it and concluded that it has a variety of meanings,” the Apostle says.
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Follow the Prophets
Watch: Apostles reflect on the ‘transcendent’ moment a new prophet is ordained
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By  Emily Linder
October 28, 2025 01:21 PM MDT
“It is one of the most transcendent moments a human being could have in this world,” President Holland said.
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Follow the Prophets
President Oaks wishes his wife a happy birthday in sweet new video
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By  Emily Linder
October 16, 2025 10:58 AM MDT
“On your birthday, I want to thank you for making me happy.”
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Latter-day Saint Life
8 inspiring facts about the life of Sister Kristen M. Oaks
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By  Emily Linder
October 15, 2025 09:59 AM MDT
Sister Oaks served a mission in Japan and later worked as a consultant for the largest privately held publishing house in America.
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Stories of Faith
My pregnant wife was diagnosed with cancer. Here’s how I know the Savior supported us
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By  Emily Linder
October 10, 2025 12:25 PM MDT
Alicia couldn’t hold or nurse the newborn because of her radiation treatments.
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Gérald Caussé new Apostle
Help for Life Challenges
The profound phrase I keep noticing in general conference talks this year
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By  Emily Linder
October 09, 2025 02:52 PM MDT
“I hadn’t heard the phrase before, but now it’s inspiring me to love myself and others more.”
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Latter-day Saint Life
The general conference journal: your new favorite way to study
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By  Emily Linder
October 08, 2025 12:03 PM MDT
The wide-margin journal with all the talks will ship out just weeks after conference ends.
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Help for Life Challenges
Church shares 5 ways to support families with neurodivergent children
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By  Emily Linder
September 25, 2025 03:42 PM MDT
The ideas come from a recent article in Church magazines.
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Latter-day Saint Life
A seminary teacher’s secret to helping your family love scripture study
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By  Emily Linder
September 22, 2025 09:54 AM MDT
Shannon Foster knows what it’s like to struggle with scripture study—and she’s found a solution.
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Follow the Prophets
Song by President Nelson added to the hymnbook
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By  Emily Linder
September 18, 2025 11:31 AM MDT
“I wrote the words to that song as my prayerful feelings for our Father in Heaven,” President Russell M. Nelson has said.
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From the Church
Light the World in Rockefeller Center with NYC’s Giving Machines
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By  Emily Linder
November 30, 2021 06:04 PM MST
The 2021 Light the World Giving Machines in New York City will move from their former Manhattan Temple site to the more prominent Rockefeller Center.
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Latter-day Saint Life
What unexpectedly seeing a photo of an old missionary apartment did for my testimony
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By  Emily Linder
November 23, 2021 12:58 PM MST
An unremarkable photo of a small apartment wall on the other side of the country was the spiritual reminder I needed.
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Fun
Did you see when Taylor Swift responded to David Archuleta on Twitter?
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By  Emily Linder
November 19, 2021 07:35 AM MST
In March, David Archuleta posted a video of him singing the chorus of “Crush” to Taylor Swift’s 2008 hit “Love Story.” Find out more about how Taylor responded to the mashup.
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Fun
‘This looks like something straight from Salt Lake!’ 1 missionary’s crazy impressive video editing
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By  Emily Linder
November 17, 2021 04:09 PM MST
Missionaries are getting impressively high tech these days. These videos from a mission in New York could easily pass as pro.
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Feature Stories
1 missionary’s call home after the Mexico armed robbery attack on his zone conference
Emily Linder
By  Emily Linder
November 16, 2021 09:44 AM MST
Last Friday, 70 missionaries were at a zone conference when two armed men burst into the church and robbed them. Now, fellow Latter-day Saints are reaching out to help.
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12 years ago he was homeless. Now he’s off to BYU law school as one of their inaugural Achievement Fellows
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By  Emily Linder
November 10, 2021 02:05 PM MST
Paris Thomas is determined to learn how to improve the suffering and disparity he witnessed growing up.
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