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Watch: Church Video Shares 60 Mormon Beliefs in 60 Seconds

Mormon.org recently created a new video featuring Mormons sharing what they believe, all in just 60 seconds. The video helps show the scope of LDS faith and captures what unites us as a church:

Video: SoulPancake Interviews 2 Young Mormons

An LDS couple from a young single adult ward was recently featured in a video produced by SoulPancake, a company founded by Rainn Wilson of NBC's "The Office." The video's host, Zach Anner, has conducted many interviews with people of different faiths in an effort to spread knowledge of religious beliefs.

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Church Releases Video Explaining How Members Can Defend Their Religious Freedom

MR says: Check out this powerful video that explains how Latter-day Saints and members of other religions can defend their faith and preserve their religious freedom.

44: "A House unto My Name" (Doctrine and Covenants 124)

Did you know that there was a period when the Relief Society was disbanded? While Latter-day Saint women continued to serve in many capacities, the official Relief Society structure did not exist in the Church between 1844 and 1867. It was then that Eliza R. Snow helped reorganize this vital Church organization under the direction of President Brigham Young. As we study Doctrine and Covenants 124, we’ll talk about what led up to the disbandment of the Relief Society and how it grew into the worldwide organization it is today.

Teachings of Gordon B. Hinckley Lesson 4: "The Pioneer Heritage of Faith and Sacrifice"

By Kelly Merrill

Below is the opening quote to this lesson. I have included it because it sets up an important premise for the whole lesson.

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4 Tips to Better Access the Power In Your Priesthood

By David J. Ridges

In the April 2010 general conference, President Boyd K. Packer encouraged Melchizedek Priesthood holders to do better at exercising the power of the priesthood. He taught:

Barbara Morgan Gardner: How Women (and Men) Misunderstand the Priesthood + What We Can Do About It

Barbara Morgan Gardner’s journey to understanding her access as a woman to priesthood power began as a young girl wondering which scriptures applied to her and which didn’t. Today on “All In,” she shares both doctrinal insights and practical tips for accessing and celebrating the gift of priesthood power to both men and women.

Zeke Hernandez: The Transformative Power of the Gospel and Education

Wharton School of Business professor Zeke Hernandez says that statistically speaking, he shouldn’t be where he is today; like the generations who came before him, he should still be living in poverty. But because of the gospel of Jesus Christ and the educational opportunities the gospel teaches us to seek after, Zeke’s resume doesn’t align with statistical probabilities. On this week’s episode, he discusses why he is a believer that we too often place artificial barriers between our personal and professional pursuits. And it is by removing these barriers and approaching big decisions with a holistic perspective that we are able to reach our full potential.

Maddie Morris and Her Parents: From Silly Mustaches to a Teen's Christmas Wish

Maddie Morris has had a brain tumor three times. In the past, friends and family showed their support by posting pictures of themselves on social media sporting fake mustaches. The pictures brought a smile to young Maddie’s face while she endured treatment, and they even inspired her parents to write a middle-grade novel about the experience. But as now 19-year-old Maddie prepares to have surgery once again this December, she has a bit of a different wish that she’d love your help with this Christmas.

34: Unexpected Friendship

Stories in this episode: Sarah longs for a new perspective after loss and finds it with a feisty group of octogenarians in L.A.; A kilt-wearing stranger shows up to Brian’s weekly game night and volunteers to take a road trip with him; Emily promises 99-year-old Mac she’ll get him to 100 and finds the best friend she was promised by God in the process.