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Brittany Chapman Nash: Polygamy and the Church’s Past

From the early 1840s to 1890, the principle of plural marriage was practiced within The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This aspect of history is one we tend to avoid talking about as Latter-day Saints. Perhaps we feel uncomfortable—or maybe even embarrassed—about the past. But how can we look back with respect for our forebearers while also acknowledging and feeling gratitude that polygamy is no longer something that is asked of us? On today’s episode, we talk with Brittany Chapman Nash about polygamy and what we learn from the people who practiced it.

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The Remarkable Story of How a Nepali Hindu Found the Church and Gave Up Everything to Follow Christ

By Alexandra Mortenson

“I don’t want to go to school!” 5-year-old Usha shouted at her older brother, pulling his hair. Later she would become one of the first Nepali women with advanced degrees in both medicine and public administration, but as a little girl, she didn’t yet realize what a privilege education was.

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8 Divine Accounts of Prophets and Apostles Seeing the Savior

By LDS Living

Our prophets and apostles have been set apart as special witnesses of our Savior Jesus Christ. While we do not need to see our Redeemer face to face to testify of His divine life and mission, some Church leaders have shared remarkable accounts of when they saw the Lord, whether through dreams or visions. Their experiences testify of the love, grace, power, and glory of our Savior.

Food Nanny Recipe: Fresh Tomato Bruschetta with Basil

By The Food Nanny

Enjoy this recipe from BYUtv’s Food Nanny, Liz Edmunds. The Food Nanny is a new reality makeover show that takes a disastrous dinner situation and whips it into shape. Watch The Food Nanny Thursday nights at 6 and 9 p.m. on BYUtv. Watch past episodes, here.

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How Gary Johnson Upset Some Mormons and What He's Doing to Change That

"I mean under the guise of religious freedom, anybody can do anything," Gary Johnson told a reporter from The Washington Examiner. "Back to Mormonism. Why shouldn't somebody be able to shoot somebody else because their freedom of religion says that God has spoken to them and that they can shoot somebody dead?"

10 Secrets about LDS Life Mormons Have Shared on the App Whisper

By Kelsey Berteaux

You might think that an app designed to allow users to share secrets anonymously could only end in terrible misfortune. On the whole, you’d be right. But, as with all technology, if used correctly it can be a tool for good.

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Senior Missionary in Brussels Bombing Shares the Miracles That Saved His Life That Day

Remarkably, Richard Norby said he has had a complete lack of pain since the moment a terrorist bomb at the Brussels airport burned and broke his body. He and his wife, Pam, have exhibited no lack of faith as he has worked his way back to walking again.

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Find Out the Place Where Tyler Haws + Other BYU Athletes Found Their Eternal Companions

Shea Martinez was not impressed.

Dave Says: Has the Limit Passed?

By Dave Ramsey

Dear Dave,

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Are Mormon Families America's Largest? New Study Finds Answer

Julia Evans loves her parents and her three brothers because they have fun together, support her and all want to be what Mormons call a "forever family."