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April Giauque: Escaping The Darkness of Domestic Abuse

It is difficult to ignore the similarities between April Giauque’s description of an abuser’s behavior and Satan’s efforts to wear us down: isolation, manipulation, control, despair. Regardless of whether you feel held captive in an abusive situation like April or trapped by sin or discouragement, April’s story reminds us that there is always hope through the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Gerald Lund: Signs of the Second Coming

Elder Gerald Lund began writing his first book about the Second Coming nearly 50 years ago. He has devoted much of his life to studying the topic and recently began working on a rewrite of “The Coming of the Lord.” In this week’s episode, Elder Lund answers questions from Twitter users about the Second Coming.

47: Love Lessons

After a devastating breakup, broadcast journalist Tamara decides to do something a little different for her 31st birthday: 31 dates in 31 days. But what starts as a fun blogging experiment quickly turns into big news and an even bigger spiritual eye-opener than Tamara initially assumed as she discovers more about who she is and how God sees the potential in all of us.

54: Inheritance

Stories in this episode: After her elderly father passes away, LuAnne finds herself in the thick of cleaning out his home as she struggles to know what to let go of and what to keep; Jessie receives her inheritance a little early only to lose it just when it was needed most; After a string of disappointments, Miya is surprised to discover the resilience she longs for in the form of two pieces of paper from a beloved ancestor.

Brazilian Actor Shares Love of Family and LDS Faith

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Eva Witesman: Of Signs, Prayers, and Puppies

By Eva Witesman

As I watch the fledgling faith of my children grow, it is hard to teach the parallel truths that miracles and signs and wonders are real, that we should pray in faith for the desires of our hearts, and that sometimes (most times?) we may not get what we asked for.

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President Obama: "Jesus Is a Good Cure for Fear"

President Obama's most recent National Prayer Breakfast speech focused on the way faith can overcome fear in our lives. He also talked about our need to love others, particularly those of other faiths, and that this love will help us conquer our differences. These statements reminded me of what prophets and apostles have taught throughout the centuries:

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How to Teach Your Children About Evolution and Faith

When a doctor of biblical studies sat down with his 8-year-old son to talk about evolution, he quickly gained some profound perspective from this wise little soul. Find out more about how you can talk to your children about science while still keeping a faithful outlook.

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Historic Professional Golfer Shares How Living His Faith Helps His Game

A Latter-day Saint and the first Tongan and Samoan to compete on the PGA Tour, Tony Finau says his faith and prayer is essential to his success in golf. "It’s really an honor for me to represent my people at the level that I am. I think the Polynesian people and the gospel are in harmony,” Tony said. “We’re very respectful people, and very humble people . . . and I try and let that shine through as much as possible."

Lenna Panisi Loveridge

Lenna Panisi Loveridge was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah, and currently lives in Colorado with her husband and six children. You may find it interesting that she has a BS in political science from the University of Utah, but it’s just as important that you know she was regularly featured on Tamara Uzelac Hall’s quote wall during those heady U of U days. Lenna is studying the Tongan language to increase fluency so she can follow up her favorite question, “Ko ho’o Alu ki fe?” (Where are you going?) with “Please bring me a sandwich and a Diet Coke before you do.” Lenna feels a deep and abiding connection to her Tongan ancestors; for their faith enough to move mountains and especially for their faith to move TO the mountains. For which she is so grateful.