Jake Frandsen

Jake Frandsen

Jake Frandsen is the former managing editor for LDS Living. He previously worked for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he led the team that edits and produces the Church’s curriculum products. He holds linguistics bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Brigham Young University.

July 24, 2023 06:06 AM MDT
The Church’s official guidelines mention two specific contexts in which it’s appropriate to use the term “Mormon.”
2 Min Read
April 14, 2023 03:13 PM MDT
A phenomenon highlighted in a recent Pew survey could be a sign that Latter-day Saints are trying to be kind and nonjudgmental to those around them.
2 Min Read
April 11, 2023 07:00 AM MDT
Will our pets and other animals be joining us in heaven?
3 Min Read
April 07, 2023 09:33 AM MDT
The Church released the 2022 statistical report during the Saturday afternoon session of general conference.
1 Min Read
April 05, 2023 04:05 PM MDT
In addition to reading online, you can revisit each conference address in a wide-margin journal—now available for preorder.
1 Min Read
April 05, 2023 07:33 AM MDT
Why does the sixth of April hold such importance in the Church?
4 Min Read
March 29, 2023 07:00 AM MDT
Wounded Vietnam vet JR Johansen knew his health was failing, yet he answered a call to paint missionaries who died while serving. Now, scores of portraits later, he’s brought healing to grieving families all over the world—and to himself.
8 Min Read
Fun
March 15, 2023 10:07 AM MDT
This quick quiz will test your knowledge of the names behind the initials of the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
1 Min Read
March 15, 2023 10:07 AM MDT
Have you ever wondered why Church leaders’ names tend to contain so many initials?
3 Min Read
February 08, 2023 01:32 PM MST
Sharing appropriate details can help prepare those entering the temple for the first time, so they are not surprised by what takes place.
1 Min Read
December 12, 2022 10:54 AM MST
Understanding these Hebrew words may bring some unexpected insights into your New Testament study next year.
1 Min Read
December 03, 2022 11:26 AM MST
Sarah Jane Wright believes childhood should be a more whimsical place—so she creates art for kids that captures the wonder of laughter, friendship, and faith.
7 Min Read
November 29, 2022 10:04 AM MST
A statuary hall in India has installed a statue of Joseph Smith, honored as one who promoted world peace.
1 Min Read
November 16, 2022 11:39 AM MST
How can we lighten the burden of our brothers and sisters who deal with celiac disease or food allergies?
8 Min Read
November 16, 2022 11:32 AM MST
“It’s not unusual for missionaries to have a time on their mission when they second-guess why they came out and if they should stay.”
2 Min Read
November 11, 2022 01:56 PM MST
A new survey shows that Americans know little about the Church—but most don’t dislike it.
1 Min Read
October 31, 2022 01:42 PM MDT
When Golf Digest asked players and staff who’s the nicest player on tour, “Tony Finau’s name came up more than anybody else’s.”
1 Min Read
October 06, 2022 12:16 PM MDT
In addition to reading online, you can revisit each conference address in a wide-margin journal—now available for preorder.
1 Min Read
Fun
July 18, 2022 07:00 AM MDT
Even when they were punny or corny, they always seemed to get their message across. But which decade was the Mormonad golden age?
1 Min Read
Fun
June 29, 2022 03:58 PM MDT
From video games to music videos, these images of temples certainly seem random but fun!
2 Min Read
June 29, 2022 11:27 AM MDT
We don’t have lots of answers about the eternal destiny of our furry friends, but we can infer some things from scriptural and prophetic statements.
7 Min Read
June 27, 2022 02:25 PM MDT
A fluke complication claimed his leg, but the amputation only drove Gary Weiland to greater heights of athleticism.
10 Min Read
June 22, 2022 12:45 PM MDT
The year 2023 will include a couple of firsts related to the Churchwide curriculum.
1 Min Read
June 15, 2022 01:52 PM MDT
On June 14, the Church’s Philippines Facebook page shared photos of an angel Moroni statue being hoisted atop the Urdanteta Philippines Temple.
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