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Katie Lambert

Katie is a former staff writer for LDS Living. She currently produces the Sunday on Monday podcast and the Unnamed Women of the Old Testament bonus series. Nothing makes Katie happier than sipping a large Diet Coke while listening to her favorite podcasts or going on a run to see the goats and sheep that live near her home. When she isn't working or running, Katie is usually on an adventure with her husband, Seth, or snuggling with her daughter, Gwen, watching cinematic masterpiece The Secret Life of Pets.

Latter-day Saint Life

How practicing yoga helps one Latter-day Saint strengthen and share her faith

By Katie Lambert

June 21, 2023 07:00 AM MDT

Millions of people practice yoga, including many Latter-day Saint members. But what spiritual benefits can members of the Church gain from this form of exercise?

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What JFK, Abraham Lincoln + 9 other US presidents had to say about Latter-day Saints

By Katie Lambert

February 17, 2023 07:00 AM MST

Latter-day Saints have left a profound mark on history, and their influence has been felt around the world.

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Fun

15 decadent desserts to fall in love with this Valentine’s Day

By Katie Lambert

February 10, 2023 07:10 AM MST

From smooth red velvet to decadent chocolate, Valentine’s Day desserts are rich in variety and creativity. Whatever the dessert, fall in love with these amazing Valentine’s Day dessert recipes.

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The worst (and best) experience I ever heard shared in Relief Society

By Katie Lambert

March 15, 2022 01:00 PM MDT

I’ve always loved the way sisters can learn from each other in Relief Society. And there’s one lesson that forever changed the way I thought about forgiveness.

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‘Is she wearing her garments?’ Why measuring others by our own standards rarely leads to righteous judgment

By Katie Lambert

February 03, 2022 10:39 AM MST

When we question others’ choices concerning wearing garments without genuine, loving concern and in the appropriate setting, we run the risk of judging erroneously.

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11 powerful truths about our Heavenly Mother from prophets and apostles

By Danielle B. Wagner

February 22, 2021 02:00 PM MST

Prophets and apostles have confirmed our Heavenly Mother's divine existence and mentioned Her divine attributes on multiple occasions.

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How millions began reading this Latter-day Saint’s online comic ‘The Kiss Bet’

By Katie Lambert

November 23, 2020 01:00 PM MST

If one were to pass by 14-year-old Ingrid Ochoa's bedroom on any given day, they probably would hear the distinct clicking of a typewriter.

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Podcasts

Listen: Sister Linda K. Burton and the Miraculous Story She's Felt Prompted to Share with Women from All Over the World

By Katie Lambert

February 18, 2020 04:00 PM MST

Editor's note: Exciting news! This Is the Gospel is going to be joining Deseret Book at Rootstech 2020 on February 27 and 28 in Salt Lake City. We are going to be there Friday and Saturday helping you learn how to record your own audio stories for family history and sharing our top tips for telling them well. And, as always, we’ll also be gathering your story pitches for a few special episodes we’re planning for season three.

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Everyone Will Have a Urim and Thummim in the Celestial Kingdom + 4 More Fascinating Things We Know About It

By Katie Lambert

September 16, 2019 09:00 AM MDT

The celestial kingdom—the highest kingdom of glory and home to our Heavenly Parents and our Savior.

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What Prophets Have Said About Receiving Revelation Through Dreams

By Katie Lambert

August 17, 2019 12:00 PM MDT

Daniel, Pilate's wife, Lehi—there is definitely more than one recording in the scriptures of people receiving revelation through dreams.

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How a Latter-day Saint Reunited with the Missionary Who Baptized Her 27 Years Ago

By Katie Lambert

August 05, 2019 05:28 PM MDT

Twenty-four years.

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Why we should treat our standards as beacons of discipleship, not blowhorns of condemnation

By Katie Lambert

July 25, 2019 06:20 PM MDT

I remember how embarrassed I felt the day I shamed another coworker for not having the same standards I did.

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How a Facebook Mishap Led This Swedish Couple to Each Other, Sharing the Gospel with Thousands

By Katie Lambert

July 08, 2019 01:00 PM MDT

Four years ago, Mattias Krekula made a life-altering mistake: he sent a friend request to the wrong person.

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17 Things Only People Who've Been to Girls Camp Can Understand

By Katie Lambert

July 03, 2019 03:30 PM MDT

This article was originally published on LDS Living in June 2016 but has been updated to include new, relevant information.

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The Miraculous First Words a Child with Nonverbal Autism Said to His Father

By Katie Lambert

July 02, 2019 04:00 PM MDT

For eight years, Chris believed his son would never speak a word.

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How Sending Her Son to Prison Was the Answer to This Mother's Prayer

By Katie Lambert

June 25, 2019 05:20 PM MDT

Prison.

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Listen: How the Testimony of a Former NFL Player Helped Make This Temple Possible

By Katie Lambert

June 24, 2019 07:45 PM MDT

When Elder Vai Sikahema was a child in Tonga, a wooden home was a luxury in his village where most homes were made of thatch.

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Watch: What a 2-Year-Old Battling Cancer Said After Looking at a Picture of Jesus

By Katie Lambert

June 20, 2019 02:50 PM MDT

Several years ago, Emily was patiently sitting in a hospital waiting room.

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What a 60-Year-Old Man Playing Marco Polo in Costco Taught Me About This Important Commandment

By Katie Lambert

January 01, 2018 01:11 PM MST

I always prided myself on being the "easy" child.

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18 Moments from 2017 That Show Just How Rad Mormons Are

By Katie Lambert

December 25, 2017 10:00 PM MST

This past year was one for the books for Mormons. From volunteering and organizing relief efforts to sharing their talents on Dancing with the Stars and The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Mormons have rocked 2017.

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Elder Rasband Asks Donny Osmond to Give Impromptu Speech at BYU-Hawaii, Donny Nails It

By Katie Lambert

December 18, 2017 04:20 PM MST

Thanks to the Deseret News for making us aware of this story.

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How a Mormon Movie Converted This Battle-Hardened Solider

By Katie Lambert

December 16, 2017 06:52 PM MST

"Joining this Church was something I never thought I'd see him do in this life," says Jason Hansen, the father to Kennedy Hansen, whose life story was featured in Love, Kennedy. "And that's why it's such a beautiful story."

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"Forbes" Names Rexburg the #3 College Town in the Nation, Twitter Explodes with Hilarious Reactions

By Katie Lambert

December 14, 2017 04:05 PM MST

When you think of the best college towns in the country, you probably picture somewhere warm with plenty of sunshine and quiet spots for studying or even a bustling city with plenty of great places to eat and hang out with friends.

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Watch: ESPN Features BYU's Cosmo and the Oregon Duck in Epic Dance Battle

By Katie Lambert

December 12, 2017 08:16 PM MST

Okay, in case you didn't know, BYU's mascot Cosmo the Cougar has some awesome dance moves. In fact, his performance at the BYU vs. Boise State halftime show earned the attention of Inside Edition, USA Today, and other major news outlets.

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