Morgan Pearson

Morgan Pearson is the host of the All In podcast, an interview-style podcast that has been downloaded over 13 million times. She previously wrote for the Deseret News where she published more than 480 stories. Her new book, All In: Exploring What It Means to Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ, shares what she has learned from interviewing over 130 people about their faith in Jesus Christ. Morgan is happiest when wearing sweatpants and will never get enough dark chocolate. She and her husband, Benjamin, currently reside in California's Bay Area.

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Latter-day Saint Life

What I’ve learned about the OCD that attacks those who love God

By Morgan Pearson

August 08, 2023 07:00 AM MDT

OCD attacks the things you care about most. So, what does it look like when it attacks someone of deep faith?

9 Min Read

Podcasts

Why I believe the Philadelphia 76ers ‘Trust the Process’ motto extends beyond basketball

By Morgan Pearson

July 27, 2023 06:00 AM MDT

The phrase “trust the process” became synonymous with Philadelphia 76ers basketball when their former general manager, Sam Hinkie, created a strategic plan to intentionally have a terrible team for several years in hopes of getting more first-round draft picks.

4 Min Read

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How artist Yongsung Kim finds purpose in painting ‘the happy Christ’

By Morgan Pearson

May 17, 2023 11:23 AM MDT

Yongsung Kim’s paintings depict a happy Christ and are inspired by his love for Jesus Christ.

10 Min Read

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Watch: A unique look at an Apostle’s college education as Elder Stevenson receives honorary doctorate

By Morgan Pearson

May 15, 2023 01:47 PM MDT

College is a pivotal time for many and Elder Gary E. Stevenson’s time at Utah State University is no exception.

1 Min Read

Latter-day Saint Life

Business meets belief: Highlights from the 13th annual Latter-day Saint MBA Conference

By Morgan Pearson

April 19, 2023 05:41 PM MDT

Two characteristics unite Latter-day Saint MBA Conference attendees: their interest in business and their desire to learn from members of the Church who have been successful in the business world.

7 Min Read

Feature Stories

‘Mountains to climb’: Stephanie Nielson reflects on Kilimanjaro hike to benefit burn center

By Morgan Pearson

April 18, 2023 06:06 PM MDT

When Stephanie Nielson, her husband, Christian, and six other Arizona Burn Center survivors reached the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro, Stephanie walked over and showed her physician Dr. Kevin Foster a picture. The picture, Stephanie says, looks like an autopsy photo, but the woman in the picture was alive. She asked Dr. Foster if he remembered that girl. Of course he did—the picture was of Stephanie nearly 15 years ago, just a couple of weeks after a plane crash left over 80 percent of her body burned.

7 Min Read

Podcasts

Latter-day Saint WWII concentration camp survivor discusses the atrocities of war and why we must build peace

By Morgan Pearson

April 07, 2023 01:30 PM MDT

“The Book of Mormon speaks of being poisoned by degrees, and I’ve always thought it to be representative of the way evil works: subtly easing us into extreme danger. I recently listened to Marie Vischer Elliott describe her family’s experience of becoming confined in a concentration camp, and I couldn’t stop thinking about this scripture.”

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Feature Stories

The story behind Pres. Nelson’s interaction with a little girl after the first session of conference

By Morgan Pearson

April 04, 2023 05:07 PM MDT

Many noticed the beginning of an exchange between President and Sister Nelson and a young girl following the first session of general conference; few knew it was an answer to a child's prayer.

2 Min Read

Feature Stories

15 Latter-day Saints to watch for during March Madness 2023 and how/when to watch

By Morgan Pearson

March 15, 2023 03:53 PM MDT

Happy March Madness to those who celebrate! If you’re a sports junkie, it's the most wonderful time of the year.

7 Min Read

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Podcasts

Morgan Pearson: ‘God made a computer once’—The 1988 President Monson quote that rocked my world

By Morgan Pearson

March 13, 2023 02:03 PM MDT

Maybe it’s the fact that there’s a baby growing inside of me, but I have thought a lot lately about the potential and possibilities we each bring to this world, and I think that is why a quote shared in this week’s All In episode stopped me in my tracks.

5 Min Read

Podcasts

Two couples I learned more about from the Church's new ‘Kirtland, City of Revelation’ podcast

By Morgan Pearson

March 09, 2023 04:37 PM MST

I’ve been a fan of the Joseph Smith Papers Podcasts since the release of ‘The First Vision’ podcast in 2020 and the latest in the series, ‘Kirtland, City of Revelation,’ is no exception.

7 Min Read

Podcasts

Why an Anglican priest now lives the Word of Wisdom and feels it a privilege to pay tithing

By Morgan Pearson

March 09, 2023 05:00 AM MST

There is no denying the unique nature of Reverend Andrew Teal’s love and admiration for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. But just how deep is the Anglican priest's love for the Church?

4 Min Read

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Latter-day Saint Life

How can Latter-day Saints better prevent child sexual abuse?

By Morgan Pearson

January 31, 2023 05:00 AM MST

While abuse is a problem that extends far beyond the Latter-day Saint community, Church members who have worked within this space say Latter-day Saints can better engage in prevention.

9 Min Read

Feature Stories

More than a teaspoon: Chef, cookbook author, and blogger Tara Bench’s bright light in a big city

By Morgan Pearson

January 10, 2023 06:00 AM MST

From Easy-Bake Oven enthusiast to celebrated cookbook author and chef, Tara Bench has risen to sweet culinary success in New York City.

13 Min Read

Latter-day Saint Life

This Latter-day Saint meetinghouse is expected to attract 10,000 visitors in the next 5 days—here’s why

By Morgan Pearson

December 02, 2022 09:56 AM MST

It is not often that a Church-hosted activity boasts five stars on Yelp but a Christmas Creche exhibit hosted by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints does just that.

7 Min Read

Latter-day Saint Life

‘Miracle Mamas’: How one Latter-day Saint woman’s liver saved her daughter’s best friend’s mother’s life

By Morgan Pearson

October 04, 2022 03:55 PM MDT

In the wake of her mother's unexpected passing, Jenny Thompson instantly thought of her friend Tami's mother who was in need of a liver transplant.

6 Min Read

Latter-day Saint Life

The good, the funny, and the downsides of general conference Twitter

By Morgan Pearson

October 03, 2022 05:00 PM MDT

For over five years, I was responsible for coordinating general conference web coverage. This year, I took a break.

2 Min Read

Latter-day Saint Life

Watch: The unexpected moment when 2 viral YouTubers discuss ‘brightness’ in the eyes of Latter-day Saints

By Morgan Pearson

September 16, 2022 06:08 PM MDT

Logan Paul recently spoke with fellow YouTuber Roman Atwood about Atwood’s recent conversion to the Church.

1 Min Read

President Nelson interviewed by The Atlantic for ‘The Most American Religion’ article

By Morgan Pearson

December 16, 2020 01:47 PM MST

Visitors to The Atlantic’s website might be surprised to see a large picture of a Latter-day Saint temple at the top of the site’s home page. Members of the Church will be pleased to find that they can read the words of their prophet, President Russell M. Nelson, in an exclusive interview granted to writer McKay Coppins, a Latter-day Saint himself. The article is a personal essay in which Coppins addresses the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, both the Church at large and in the life of just one of its 16 million members worldwide.

2 Min Read

‘We’ll go inside someday’: Memories of the Washington D.C. Temple before its annual Christmas lights festival

By Morgan Pearson

December 09, 2020 06:06 PM MST

My childhood memories of the temple all revolve around the Washington D.C. Temple. It was this temple that I saw in all of my parents’ wedding pictures. It looked like a castle and I dreamed of going inside someday.

3 Min Read

Lesson Helps

Why what Moroni chose to write has everything to do with you and me

By Morgan Pearson

December 01, 2020 10:53 PM MST

Editor’s note: “Resources to follow Him” curates study resources, teachings, and thoughts to deepen your study of this week’s Come, Follow Me.

6 Min Read

Feature Stories

Seeking healing by the waters of Bethesda: Experiences on the set of ‘The Chosen’

By Morgan Pearson

November 20, 2020 05:47 PM MST

After standing by a replica of the pool of Bethesda on the Church's Motion Picture Set, I learned that the healing that people sought at Bethesda is still available to us—and in some cases, through us.

5 Min Read

‘An American story’: Black 14’s partnership with the Church is a story ‘nobody could have written’

By Morgan Pearson

November 18, 2020 10:34 PM MST

Over 50 years ago, a group of University of Wyoming football players, later known as the Black 14, asked to meet with their coach to present their idea of wearing black armbands during their game against Brigham Young University in protest of the Church’s priesthood policy. Rather than being heard or supported, the players were immediately kicked off the team by their coach.

1 Min Read

Fun

Watch: This ‘Polar Express’ medley is sure to get you in the Christmas spirit

By Morgan Pearson

November 17, 2020 03:53 PM MST

This medley highlights music from the 2004 computer-animated film and features a real train, which many in Utah will recognize as the “Heber Creeper.”

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