Greyson Gurley

Podcasts

Worried your child may leave the church someday? One Latter-day Saint psychologist offers some advice

By Greyson Gurley

June 08, 2023 07:00 AM MDT

For many Latter-day Saint parents, one of their greatest desires is to raise their children in the gospel. However, we all have agency and the gift of discernment.

7 Min Read

How “Spending Time” With Joseph Smith Allowed This "Saints" Writer to Appreciate Him Even More

By Greyson Gurley

May 02, 2020 11:00 AM MDT

While reading about historical figures, do we ever perceive them as perhaps larger than life? For many Latter-day Saints, it might be hard to humanize Church historical figures or recognize their “human moments.”

7 Min Read

This Week from the Pulpit: How to Strengthen Our Foundations to Weather the Storms of Life

By Greyson Gurley

May 01, 2020 01:00 PM MDT

Editor's note: "This Week from the Pulpit" highlights recent messages by General Authorities and General Officers of the Church.

3 Min Read

The Giving Tree: How This Mother-Daughter Duo Shared the Gospel without Leaving Their Front Yard

By Greyson Gurley

April 30, 2020 05:30 PM MDT

There's a certain magic to Christmas cheer that some wish for all year long—the lights, the decorations, the presents under the tree. For Arizona residents Cathy and Sara Konopnicki, spreading cheer to those in quarantine was on their to-do list, holiday or not.

3 Min Read

Will Youth Camp Happen This Year? Young Women General Presidency Encourages Youth to Think outside the Box

By Greyson Gurley

April 27, 2020 06:28 PM MDT

With summer right around the corner, many youth are beginning to look forward to camp. Although camps this year might be modified or canceled amidst concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, there are still many ways in which youth can connect and gather.

1 Min Read

“Amateurs Compete, Professionals Create”: How to Use Your Ability to Create to Recognize Your Personal Strengths

By Greyson Gurley

April 25, 2020 12:05 PM MDT

Do you ever find yourself constantly competing or comparing yourself to someone else?

3 Min Read

This Week from the Pulpit: Elder Bednar Shares in New Video Series What He Does to #HearHim

By Greyson Gurley

April 24, 2020 12:00 PM MDT

Editor's note: "This Week from the Pulpit" highlights recent messages by General Authorities and General Officers of the Church.

2 Min Read

This 101-Year-Old Latter-day Saint Was Born during the 1918 Spanish Flu. He’s Now Survived COVID-19

By Greyson Gurley

April 24, 2020 11:49 AM MDT

Editor’s note: Our intention in sharing Brother Ulloa’s recovery story is to provide uplift and hope for all. We continue to pray and support those currently suffering from the virus and its effects.

1 Min Read

Brush Up on Your Church History with 6 New Insightful Videos

By Greyson Gurley

April 21, 2020 08:56 PM MDT

Calling all Church history buffs!

2 Min Read

Why This 84-Year-Old Great-Grandfather Made 40 Sacrament Trays

By Greyson Gurley

April 21, 2020 12:34 PM MDT

Willard Sensiba knows about precision. As a former typesetter and the president of a typesetter union, he spent 20 years at newspapers around the country, manually configuring the type using the printer’s very small and precise measurements.

2 Min Read

Black Name Tag on the Volleyball Court: Coaching Gave This Sister Missionary an Opportunity to Share the Gospel

By Greyson Gurley

April 21, 2020 12:33 PM MDT

When you think of a missionary’s job description, what comes to mind? For many, it might be proselytizing or teaching lessons to investigators or maybe even serving others.

1 Min Read

After Divorce, How 1 Man Learned Finding Happily Ever After Takes Time

By Greyson Gurley

April 18, 2020 12:00 PM MDT

When we are confronted with a big decision in our lives—many times the first thing we do is pray for an answer. When we receive personal revelation or confirmation on the matter, we can move forward knowing Heavenly Father is supporting us.

4 Min Read

This Week From the Pulpit: President Nelson Thanks All for Fasting, Apostle Shares a Downloadable Game for Your Family

By Greyson Gurley

April 17, 2020 07:28 PM MDT

Editor's note: "This Week from the Pulpit" highlights recent messages by General Authorities and General Officers of the Church.

3 Min Read

Yellow Shirts, Face Masks, and a Miracle: My Experience Clearing Tornado Destruction with Latter-day Saints during COVID-19

By Greyson Gurley

April 16, 2020 07:31 PM MDT

Sheer pandemonium would be an apt description for many people living across the US Southeast last weekend. Late Easter Sunday night continuing through Monday morning, violent storms raged across the region, stretching from Texas to Virginia—including my Georgia hometown. Over 60 tornadoes were reported, claiming over 30 lives and leaving millions without power. My family and I spent Easter Sunday in a tornado shelter.

2 Min Read

From the Church

New Church Video Explains the Significance of the Gold Plates and Why We Still Need Them Today

By Greyson Gurley

April 14, 2020 04:36 PM MDT

For Latter-day Saints, the Gold Plates are immediately associated with the translation of the Book of Mormon, but when someone asks, “What are the Gold Plates?” or “What is the significance of this ancient record?” how do you respond?

1 Min Read

12 Things You Might Not Know about These Newly Called Church Leaders

By Greyson Gurley

April 13, 2020 07:53 PM MDT

General conference frequently brings new and exciting changes, and this April’s general conference proved to be no exception! From a brand new Young Men General Presidency to the sustaining of nine new General Authority Seventies, you could certainly say this Conference was truly “unforgettable” for these brethren.

2 Min Read

Why Visualization Might Help with Your Prayers (and How You Can Try It Yourself)

By Greyson Gurley

April 11, 2020 11:00 AM MDT

When we think of prayer, many of us think of simply speaking to God. We are taught the “formula” for prayer from a very young age. We often think of the words we should say when praying. But could prayer look different?

5 Min Read

This Week From the Pulpit: How Good Friday’s Fast Can Unite and Heal Us

By Greyson Gurley

April 10, 2020 03:10 PM MDT

Editor's note: "This Week from the Pulpit" highlights recent messages by General Authorities and General Officers of the Church.

5 Min Read

Watch Latter-day Saint Human Trafficking Victim Reunite with Family

By Greyson Gurley

January 14, 2020 06:15 PM MST

A new video released by Operation Underground Railroad and its founder, Tim Ballard, shows a reunion between a human trafficking victim and her family.

1 Min Read

Mark Your Calendars: Church Leaders Speaking at Devotionals in 2020

By Greyson Gurley

January 13, 2020 07:43 PM MST

Are you a BYU Speeches junkie like us? Well here's what you can expect from not only BYU, but also BYU-Hawaii, LDS Business College, and BYU-Pathway Worldwide devotionals and forums this year. This past week, speakers for winter/spring 2020 semester were announced and include many current and former General Authorities and general officers of the Church. We've created a calendar so that you don't miss any devotionals from Church leaders or Church Educational System presidents.

3 Min Read

Watch Claire Crosby sing Anastasia's "Once Upon a December" in the Utah State Capitol Building

By Greyson Gurley

January 13, 2020 04:22 PM MST

Claire Crosby first gained international attention four years ago when her performance of “Part of Your World” went viral on YouTube. Since then, she has produced new music, performed on The Ellen Show, and even sang with President Nelson in a special Christmas video. Claire’s most recent endeavor was performing “Once Upon a December” from the movie Anastasia in a new music video.

1 Min Read

Latter-day Saint Human Trafficking Victim Is Reunited with Family after 25 Years

By Greyson Gurley

January 09, 2020 10:03 PM MST

Belle Barbu said that reuniting with her family reminded her of "the final scene in the Disney movie Tangled, when Rapunzel meets her parents."

1 Min Read

FamilySearch by the Numbers: A Look Back at 2019

By Greyson Gurley

January 08, 2020 07:36 PM MST

2019 was a big year for FamilySearch. According to an article released by FamilySearch, new tools helped users index 123.6 million new records and upload 850 million new images of historical records. Growth was not only seen in records uploaded and indexed but by the number of new people added to the FamilySearch Tree: 46.9 million. Within the report, FamilySearch thanks its 318,000 volunteers for serving a total of 15.4 million hours.

1 Min Read

Local Church Leaders Provide Update on Missionaries, Members Following Puerto Rico Earthquake

By Greyson Gurley

January 07, 2020 05:34 PM MST

Following a 5.8 magnitude earthquake on Monday, civilians of Puerto Rico were jolted awake by an even greater earthquake measuring 6.4 on Tuesday morning.

1 Min Read