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Southern Baptist Shares How "The Book of Mormon" Musical Led to His Conversion in Hilarious Video

In high school, Tanner Hutchens became obsessed with The Book of Mormon musical. Within three days of hearing the music, he bought a plane ticket to New York to see the show on Broadway. Eventually, Hutchens realized this satirical musical wasn't based on a fictional religion. He learned that missionaries and Latter-day Saints truly existed. He became so obsessed researching this new, bizarre religion, he tried to check out some books about "the Mormons" at his local library, but the librarian wouldn't let him check them out.

Watch: Why religious freedom is essential today, according to Elder Cook and more faith leaders

By Danielle Christensen

A new Church News video interviews religious leaders and scholars at the inaugural Notre Dame Religious Liberty Summit, which was held June 28–29 on the university’s campus.

‘All Are Alike unto God’: Calling artists for the Church’s 12th International Art Competition

By Emily Linder

Does the phrase “All are alike unto God” stir something inside you? Do you enjoy expressing thoughts and emotions through art? If so, you may consider submitting your interpretation of those words to the 12th International Art Competition.

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Watch: New video seeks to capture ‘emotions and heartache’ of Sarah and Abraham’s story

By Haley Lundberg

If you’re looking for a unique depiction of this week’s Come, Follow Me material, check out this new short film produced by Book of Mormon Central and Messages of Christ.

He wrote a talk for a friend’s funeral then passed away himself. Read the final testimony of a Latter-day Saint from the Cook Islands

“Through adversity and the darkness that we sometimes experience in life’s journey there is always a light that is available. Our Saviour Jesus Christ is that light.”

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"God Is So Good": LDS Parents Give Powerful Testimony After Son Hit by SUV

By Danielle B. Wagner

Monday evening, 10-year-old Lincoln Norton was hit by an SUV, leaving him with a punctured lung, blood "pooling around his heart," broken bones, severe road rash that required a skin graft and reconstructive surgery, and many other injuries, according to his family. During this time, Lincoln's family was also robbed.

What's Playing and All You Need to Know About the 2019 LDS Film Festival

By Jonathan Decker, LMFT

It started in 2001 as a means to promote and support the blossoming “Mormon Cinema” (now Latter-day Saint Cinema) movement. It expanded in the intervening years to include other wholesome films. Now in its 19th year, the LDS Film Festival is back with a new director, a more refined focus, and a fantastic lineup.

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Sponsored: Enchantment awaits at Tuacahn Amphitheatre—A spectacular lineup of Broadway shows

Nestled in the majestic red rocks of Southern Utah, Tuacahn Amphitheatre is set to dazzle audiences with a spellbinding lineup of Broadway shows through the rest of the summer. Check out a rundown of this year’s lineup, featuring beloved classics and new adaptations that will captivate theatre-goers of all ages.

19: General Conference, Personal Connection

Stories in this episode: A talk at general conference answers DeDe’s reluctant prayer about the truthfulness of the missionaries’ message; Naveen makes a joyful 2 a.m. phone call to India after a surprise prophetic announcement; Cynthia starts on a path of redemption and healing when a seemingly personal message from an Apostle shows her that forgiveness and change is possible.

Exercising Patience for Peace with Tara Bench

In today’s world, patience is a virtue that seems to be diminishing. We have access to everything so rapidly. Every situation has a quick fix. Even waiting in the drive-thru feels like an imposition. But patience is an important attribute of a peacemaker. God has told us to “be still and know that I am God.” Perhaps we should take the time to slow down and be still, and even though that can be uncomfortable, what can we learn about patience as we make that effort?