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17 fascinating footnotes from general conference talks you don’t want to gloss over

General conference footnotes tend to be an untapped treasure trove of resources: more articles to explore, new quotes to ponder, and even additional words from the speakers themselves.

Emily Peterson: Trusting Two Fathers

When Emily Peterson’s husband passed away after a short but heart wrenching battle with brain cancer, she was left with grief, children to raise, and a business to run. But through it all, she felt the steady presence of her Heavenly Father—and of her husband, guiding her from beyond the veil. In this week’s episode, Emily opens up about love that endures, grief that refines, and a journey that is anything but solitary.

D&C 27–28: Done in Order

God wants to commit responsibilities to each of us. They come in church callings or personal promptings to share His gospel. We show our commitment by choosing to magnify those callings from God. Doctrine and Covenants 27–28 discuss committing to God and warn about what it looks like when that commitment is in the wrong place.

Podcasts

20 quotes from the 20 most-downloaded ‘All In’ podcast episodes of 2020

Despite a pandemic that forced the majority of interviews this year to be done remotely, the All In podcast never missed a beat, producing and releasing 55 interviews that were downloaded over 4 million times over the course of the year. The show’s conversations covered a wide range of both timely and timeless topics such as parenting, dealing with a faith crisis, racism, anxiety, and meditation. Here is a brief look at the 20 most-downloaded episodes of 2020 as of December 7, 2020, through one powerful quote from each of those episodes.

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The Unexpected Story Behind One of the Most Popular LDS Hymns

By Katharine Lyon

Easily one of the most-sung hymns at general conference, “We Thank Thee, O God, for a Prophet” is a familiar song for most Latter-day Saints. However, members seem to be less familiar with the story behind this popular hymn.

Latter-day Saint Life

One Powerful Quote About the Savior from Each of the Modern-Day Prophets

By Jamie Armstrong

As we celebrate Christmas, these inspiring quotes from the prophets will deepen our love and appreciation for the Savior, making the reason for the season that much sweeter.

Latter-day Saint Life

Sister Nelson on the Angels and Miracles She’s Witnessed Doing Family History Work

By Wendy Watson Nelson

When you hear the words family history, do you go into a coma? Believe me, until a few years ago, I could have matched my coma with yours any day.