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Ozzy Osbourne Visits Latter-day Saints' Goat Yoga Studio, Opens Up About His Family Life

It was another typical day for Latter-day Saint and Arizona goat yoga studio co-owner April Gould. Well, as typical as it can get for a former American Ninja Warrior and Amazing Race contestant who broke a Guinness World Record and also owns a goat yoga studio.

From the Church

Church Addresses Book of Mormon Geography in New Topics Article

By LDS Living Staff

Since the translation of the Book of Mormon, members of the Church and critics alike have speculated about the geography of the events detailed within its pages. Where did the Nephites and Lamanites land on the American continents? Where did they live, thrive, and battle in a generations-long war that ended in the genocide of the Nephites? Often these debates lead to more than speculation and can cause contention among members of the Church.

Latter-day Saint Life

Daniel Peterson: How Recent Findings on Beekeeping in Ancient America Relate to the Book of Mormon

By Daniel Peterson

The Book of Mormon mentions bees or beekeeping but only twice. The first reference, in 2 Nephi 17:18, occurs in a quotation from the Old World prophet Isaiah. The second, however, concerns the Book of Mormon’s own early Jaredites: "And they did also carry with them deseret, which, by interpretation, is a honey bee; and thus they did carry with them swarms of bees” (Ether 2:3).

From the Church

Sister Aburto on Mesa temple’s special history for Latin American members + more from Church leaders

With the Mesa Arizona Temple open house underway, Church leaders are encouraging people of all faiths and backgrounds to visit the newly renovated building. In an opinion piece for The Arizona Republic, President Dallin H. Oaks explained that the temple “creates a connection among members of the greater Mesa community.”

Latter-day Saint Life

Unprecedented documentary featuring missionaries premieres at Sundance

By Haley Lundberg

In a historic first, a documentary team unconnected with the Church was given unique access to film four young Latter-day Saint missionaries serving in the Helsinki Finland Mission.

Short & Simple

Fun facts and trivia to welcome in the new year

To satisfy your trivia craving, here are a few of the facts and other tips from our January/February issue of LDS Living Magazine.

Latter-day Saint Life

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

By Katie Lambert

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

From the Church

Samoa Officials Praise President Nelson, Church: "I’m a Catholic, but I Know He’s God’s Prophet"

Under threatening skies and with the Apia Samoa Temple in the background, President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints warned Samoans Saturday night to keep themselves and their children safe.

Sponsored: 6 reasons why you need to lose weight beyond looking great

By Charles Hales / Science Writer

(Salt Lake City, UT) - Did you know that being overweight may increase the risk of many health problems, including diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers? Being overweight or obese has reached epidemic proportions, with most Americans having body mass indexes (BMIs) above the ideal range. What’s more, as the obesity rate continues to climb, the percentage of Americans actively trying to lose weight is dropping.

Presidents and prophets: The story of America’s presidents and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

By Michael K. Winder

Rising from obscurity and persecution, Latter-day Saints have gradually gained significant political clout and earned the trust and respect of some of the most powerful leaders in American history.