Lindsey Williams

Lindsey Williams is senior manager of career development at BYU-Pathway Worldwide. Previous stops in her career include web editor with LDS Living, the Special Projects Department of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and Utah Valley Magazine. The Colorado Springs native enjoys hiking and reading.

Feature Stories

Pres. Nelson has announced 45% of all temples + 15 other temple stats

By Lindsey Williams

October 09, 2023 07:00 AM MDT

In his five years as Church president, President Russell M. Nelson has announced 153 new temple locations.

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Latter-day Saint Life

How I felt the Savior’s love through a letter from Sister Holland

By Lindsey Williams

July 21, 2023 04:43 PM MDT

After spending hours with Sister Holland through her words, I wanted to thank her for the difference she made in my life. But why would someone like Sister Holland, who had such stature, wisdom, and grace, care about a simple thank you card from me?

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From the Church

5 things you might not know about the 23 Church areas and the work of Area Presidencies

By Lindsey Williams

June 08, 2023 05:00 AM MDT

On an episode of the Church News podcast, Elder Craig C. Christensen shared five things you might not know about the Church areas and the work of Area Presidencies.

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From the Church

Which Latter-day Saint temples don’t have an angel Moroni statue?

By Lindsey Williams

December 22, 2022 10:30 AM MST

Here are some interesting facts about temples without angel Moroni statues and a look at the current renderings for new temples.

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Watch: Elder and Sister Cook remember the Prophet Joseph Smith’s martyrdom

By Lindsey Williams

June 26, 2022 07:00 AM MDT

A video by Church News released the same week as the anniversary of the Prophet Joseph Smith’s death features Elder Quentin L. Cook and Sister Mary G. Cook sharing their thoughts on the Prophet’s martyrdom.

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From the Church

‘I had to have something in the tank’: Elder Holland addresses the importance of self-care

By Lindsey Williams

March 25, 2022 07:00 AM MDT

When Elder Jeffrey R. Holland speaks, one question frequently comes up: How should one care for their own mental health and emotional well-being?

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Recommended by Us

How a fashion designer, swimsuit sequins, and Relief Society sisters helped fund the Los Angeles temple

By Lindsey Williams

March 07, 2022 10:01 AM MST

In 1952, President McKay encouraged members to help with the cost of building the Los Angeles temple. That call was answered in part by a fashion designer and her “temple swimsuit.” Learn more about how local Relief Society sisters played a part in its creation.

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From the Church

‘There’s no such thing as balance’: Elder Bednar shares an object lesson you may need right now

By Lindsey Williams

March 03, 2022 10:00 AM MST

On Facebook, Elder Bednar shared his thoughts on how to find balance between competing demands: home, employment, self-care, and serving in the Church. His answer may surprise you.

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Latter-day Saint Life

How a subheading from Elder Uchtdorf’s talk made me rethink my general conference study

By Lindsey Williams

February 03, 2022 01:00 PM MST

As I studied Elder Uchtdorf’s talk, there was one insight I gained that I may have missed had I not been thinking about the importance of every word.

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From the Church

Watch: How a rainbow reminded this single mom she wasn’t a failure

By Lindsey Williams

January 31, 2022 10:00 AM MST

This "His Grace" video is a touching complement to our study of Noah and the Flood this week in Come, Follow Me.

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From the Church

The touching story behind why President Ballard keeps an Oreo on his desk

By Lindsey Williams

January 19, 2022 07:55 AM MST

Alongside a photo of his late wife, Barbara, and the sculpted busts of three previous Church leaders, President Ballard also keeps an Oreo cookie on his desk. Here's why:

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‘Where are the Brown angels, Dad?’ How a child’s question sparked the idea for this tender children’s book

By Lindsey Williams

August 18, 2021 12:00 PM MDT

At ages 4 and 7, siblings Ari and Geo Bonner notice who is depicted in the images around them. They are excited to see their favorite superheroes and princesses. They are proud to point out people they recognize in books and movies. And, sometimes, they are confused when they don’t see people who look like them.

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The ‘All In’ podcast has topped 8 million downloads. Here are behind-the-scenes stories fans will love

By Lindsey Williams

July 17, 2021 11:00 AM MDT

Author’s note: When the All In podcast launched in October 2018, I was immediately drawn to it. I had worked with Morgan Jones previously and was excited about the work she was doing at LDS Living. I later had the opportunity to work with the LDS Living team myself where I learned more about what goes into producing the weekly episodes that I had listened to for months. I hope this piece gives readers new insight into the story of the All In podcast.

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11 things you might not know about these recently called Church leaders

By Lindsey Williams

June 15, 2021 08:52 PM MDT

During the April 2021 general conference, a new Primary General Presidency and eight new General Authority Seventies were called. Here are 11 things you might not know about these new Church leaders. You can also click on the leader’s name to read a full bio from Church News.

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4 quotes from the footnotes of President Jones’s remarks to inspire your ‘Essential Conversations’

By Lindsey Williams

June 04, 2021 12:00 PM MDT

In her final address as Primary General President, Sister Joy D. Jones spoke of “Essential Conversations,” emphasizing the value of families talking about the gospel of Jesus Christ.

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Special broadcast: Members of the First Presidency and other Church leaders to discuss Children and Youth program

By Lindsey Williams

May 24, 2021 07:47 PM MDT

The excitement of the new Children and Youth program was palpable after a November 2019 Face to Face event with Elder Gerrit W. Gong. Then just a few months later in February 2020, President Dallin H. Oaks and Sister Kristen Oaks shared inspiring tips on accomplishing goals.

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Watch: BYU Vocal Point performs beautiful rendition of ‘Amazing Grace’

By Lindsey Williams

May 21, 2021 07:12 PM MDT

BYU Vocal Point released a new music video on Friday, May 21, 2021. In the video, the nine-man a cappella group is joined by a small choir to perform a beautiful song of praise, “Amazing Grace.”

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This upcoming ‘Come, Follow Me’ verse contains words that Elder Uchtdorf says ‘are some of the most inspiring and encouraging in scripture’

By Lindsey Williams

May 21, 2021 12:00 PM MDT

Editor's note: Our bi-weekly Friday column, “Found in the footnotes,” explores some of the footnotes from remarks given by General Authorities and General Officers of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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Podcasts

Need Some Help with Enos–Words of Mormon? Here Are 4 Aids

By Lindsey Williams

March 27, 2020 12:20 PM MDT

This week marks the third week of suspended Church meetings. If you are needing a little help to teach your family or make your Sabbath experience better, look no further. Whether you need a study group, some "home" teacher help, a video for your lesson, or a special guest speaker, we have you covered for this week's Come, Follow Me lesson on Enos–Words of Mormon.

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Latter-day Saint Life

19 Ways the Church Is Prepared for the COVID-19 Pandemic

By Lindsey Williams

March 26, 2020 04:28 PM MDT

Two weeks ago I walked out of a temple session and powered on my phone to a smattering of notifications: a Utah Jazz player had tested positive for COVID-19, large gatherings at CES institutions including graduations had been canceled, and it looked like I was going to be working remotely for some time.

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Fun

Yo Ho, Yo Ho! A Quarantined Life for Me!—Watch How This Latter-day Saint Family Is Recreating Iconic Disneyland Rides at Home

By Lindsey Williams

March 23, 2020 09:00 PM MDT

Disneyland may be temporarily closed due to COVID-19, but that isn’t stopping a Latter-day Saint family in Monroe, Utah, from enjoying the iconic Disneyland rides.

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Latter-day Saint Life

With No Gatherings, How Will We Celebrate Your Birthday, Relief Society? Here's an Idea

By Lindsey Williams

March 17, 2020 12:00 PM MDT

Happy Birthday, Relief Society! Today is your 178th birthday. I’ve been trying to think about what I can do to celebrate your special day. This year is a little bit different than the others. There won’t be a Relief Society activity tonight. There won’t be a beautiful cake that tastes even better than it looks. There won’t be an inspiring take-home handout to keep on my mirror and remind me of a wonderful night shared with my sisters. There won’t be any type of in-person gathering, but I think I have an idea for how to celebrate your birthday.

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Latter-day Saint Life

A hidden lesson in the story of the woman with the issue of blood

By Lindsey Williams

March 13, 2020 08:28 PM MDT

Editor's note: Our weekly Friday column, “Found in the Footnotes,” explores some of the footnotes from remarks given by General Authorities and General Officers of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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"There Is a Place for You": What Emily Belle Freeman and David Butler Taught LGBT Individuals about Belonging in the Church

By Lindsey Williams

March 13, 2020 05:00 PM MDT

Emily Belle Freeman had asked her friend for time to think about how to respond to his text message: “Emily, you can’t be Mormon and gay,” he’d written.

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