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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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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
Emily Linder
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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D. Todd Christofferson in the First Presidency
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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Dallin H. Oaks and Kristen M. Oaks
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
Emily Linder
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
Emily Linder
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
Emily Linder
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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Latter-day Saint Life
4 journaling ideas to help you grow spiritually
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By  Emily Linder
September 03, 2025 01:42 PM MDT
Grow from your challenges by writing through them.
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Stories of Faith
A Primary program miracle that will touch your heart
Emily Linder
By  Emily Linder
August 28, 2025 03:22 PM MDT
An 11-year-old who’d never sung before during his Primary programs unexpectedly approached the microphone.
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Latter-day Saint Life
‘All In’ podcast host answers: What does it mean to be all in the gospel of Jesus Christ?
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By  Emily Linder
August 25, 2025 03:09 PM MDT
After asking over 300 guests the question, Morgan Pearson shares her own profound answer.
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Latter-day Saint Life
This Hebrew definition of faith will be on your mind for days
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By  Emily Linder
August 20, 2025 11:17 AM MDT
What if faith has nothing to do with hoping God helps us?
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Stories of Faith
From Catholic priest-in-training to Latter-day Saint: a conversion story from Hungary
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By  Emily Linder
August 18, 2025 02:50 PM MDT
The restored gospel answered Jozsef’s deepest questions. But embracing it would change nearly everything about his life.
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Help for Life Challenges
5 remarkable ways Christ blesses us through His Atonement
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By  Emily Linder
August 12, 2025 09:36 AM MDT
“The Atonement is much more than a divine remedy to correct our sins after they are committed.”
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Latter-day Saint Life
Watch: Pres. Nelson says ‘I love you all!’ from a car at a temple dedication
Emily Linder
By  Emily Linder
August 08, 2025 12:15 PM MDT
A group of people gathered as the prophet’s car went past.
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Recommended by Us
How we could benefit from pondering the cross, the significance of the house of Israel, and other topics explored in the latest LDS Living magazine
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By  Emily Linder
March 09, 2021 07:00 PM MST
We are thrilled that the stories and messages in the March/April LDS Living magazine are now available. As spring begins and we feel the joy of sunshine and warmer days, the voices in this issue remind us that hope and joy can be found in days of both sunshine and rain.
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Have you seen the 26 ways BYU plans to root out racism? Read key findings from a recent study
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By  Emily Linder
March 01, 2021 08:06 PM MST
The official Brigham Young University Committee on Race, Equity, and Belonging recently released key findings from its national diversity and equity campus climate survey.
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How much time should we spend on social media? Here's what we know from new BYU research and Church leaders
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By  Emily Linder
February 09, 2021 07:38 PM MST
Do the virtues of social media outweigh the vices? That is a question asked by academics, religious leaders, and probably each of us as we watch yet another cooking tutorial we will likely never execute.
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‘God planned all of this’: 2 sisters gave birth on the same day, just hours apart
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By  Emily Linder
February 08, 2021 01:00 PM MST
Paige Smith and Brooke Trowbridge have always been close, but a recent experience brought these two sisters together in a way they didn’t expect and couldn’t have planned—and they are calling it a miracle.
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Feature Stories
Bishop Caussé on the pursuit of a beautiful soul instead of a beautiful body
Emily Linder
By  Emily Linder
February 04, 2021 01:00 PM MST
Have you ever listened to a talk and wanted to chant, “Yes! Yes!” all the way through? That was me when I listened to Bishop Gerald Caussé’s message.
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From the Church
Elder Cook shares story of the first time he saw his wife and other messages on optimism from Church leaders this week
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By  Emily Linder
January 28, 2021 02:29 PM MST
Editor’s note: “This week from the pulpit” highlights recent messages from General Authorities, General Officers, and leaders of the Church. This story may be updated throughout the week.
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