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SPONSORED: Tickets Now on Sale for 3rd Annual Youth Pioneer Production in Utah

The Olive Osmond Hearing Fund is proud to announce that tickets for the Youth Pioneer Production at Utah Pioneer Days are now available! With Zion’s Bank as the presenting sponsor for the Youth Pioneer Production, this event celebrates Utah’s pioneer and Native American heritage, making this the largest pioneer production in the state. Please join us in our celebration July 24, 25, and 26 at the West Jordan Arena. Located at 8125 S. 2200 W. West Jordan, Utah. Doors for the event open at 7 p.m. and close at 10 p.m. with a spectacular celebration of fireworks to follow. Tickets are family affordable, starting at only $6 for general seating and $12 for reserved seating per person. Tickets are available at www.utahPIONEERdays.com.

Latter-day Saint Life

Soldiers Invading the Mission Home and Sacrament in the Forest: How Ghanaian Church Members Risked Imprisonment for Their Faith

Learn how one of our recently called general authorities, Elder Richard Ahadjie, and his wife, Emelia Ahadjie, risked their freedom to not only practice their faith but to minister to Latter-day Saints when the Church was outlawed in Ghana. And learn about the powerful message Elder Ahadjie received in a dream while imprisoned for his beliefs.

Videos

5 Returned Missionaries Go Viral in the Philippines

After returning from their missions in the Philippines, five LDS returned missionaries have started on a new mission: to share clean humor with the people of the Philippines.

Latter-day Saint Life

Elder Ballard, LDS Celebs to Present at World Congress of Families

The World Congress of Families IX announced on September 1 that Elder M. Russell Ballard will be a keynote speaker for this global gathering, set to begin October 27, 2015. It will be the first time the event will take place in the United States and will be held in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Podcasts

New LDS Living podcast shines light on unique family history challenges

“Love Your Lineage” helps listeners discover that no matter what our background or family situation, everyone can make deep and powerful connections to their ancestors.

Latter-day Saint Life

Why Hank Smith "Went a Little Crazy on Twitter" with 5 Powerful Posts All Members Need to Read

By Katie Lambert

Despite many people, including Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, BYU quarterback Tanner Mangum, University of Utah long snapper Alex Whittingham, coming forward and bravely discussing their own struggles with depression and/or anxiety, stigmas about mental illness are all too alive today.

Famous Latter-day Saints

5 Memorable Latter-day Saints on TV Game Shows

By Jeff Hampton

It’s not gambling if you know the answer! Check out these Latter-day Saints who’ve made their mark on the game show world.

3 Latter-day Saint films to enjoy with your family this summer

School's out, the kids are home, and everyone is just a little stir-crazy from the events of the last year. Treat your family to some wholesome entertainment with one of these brand-new Latter-day Saint films, all releasing this summer!

Sponsored: From the Valley of Lemuel to Utah Valley

By Richard Whaley

George Potter’s long journey from the Valley of Lemuel to Utah started in 1995 when Craig Thorsted and George located the real Mount Sinai in Arabia. The following day while retracing the saga of Moses, they came upon an amazing valley with a small river of continually flowing water exactly a three-day camel ride into the wilderness (1 Nephi 2:6). George immediately recognized that this must be the Valley of Lemuel. Subsequent visits to the valley proved that the small river and valley contain all the attributes of the valley that Nephi described.

Latter-day Saint Life

Quotes from New York Times, NPR, Washington Post honoring ‘Candy Bomber’ Gail Halverson after his passing

By Haley Lundberg

News outlets and leaders alike—both in his native Utah and those he blessed across the ocean in Germany—shared their love and appreciation for Gail Halvorsen’s life and legacy.