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

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.

Noelle Pikus Pace: The Price Paid to Become an Olympic Champion

It was "the moment of the games" and one that will be forever etched into Olympic history—the moment when skeleton athlete Noelle Pikus Pace cleared a barricade to jump into the stands and celebrate her silver medal victory with her family. What you may not know is the road that brought Noelle to that moment: a runaway bobsled, days and weeks spent away from her young family, a shoestring dragging on the ice, and a miscarriage that led to a decision to come back one more time to a sports she loves. This is Noelle Pikus Pace’s journey to a silver medal, a medal she says was “as good as gold.”

Makenna Myler: The Surprises of God’s Plan

In October 2020, Makenna Myler made headlines when a viral video showed her running a mile in 5 minutes and 25 seconds. Those numbers would be impressive for anyone—but Makenna did it just 10 days before giving birth to her first child. Still, her running time isn't the only thing Makenna is excited about; it's her opportunity to shine a positive light on motherhood and wellness in pregnancy. On this week’s episode, Makenna shares what she has discovered about the sometimes surprising role of God’s plan as we pursue our hopes and dreams.

Ann Romney: The Blessing of an Eternal Perspective in the Fight Against Multiple Sclerosis

An uncertain future often accompanies the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. Such was the case for Ann Romney. In this week's episode, she shares how the hope of eternal life carried her out of the darkness of depression and discouragement, leading her to fight for her life. She also explains why she now feels a responsibility to offer hope to others and what she is doing about it.

Observe then Serve with Emily Snyder

If ministering sometimes feels like an assignment instead of a powerful way to connect, then perhaps we need to rethink our approach! Instead of thinking of it as an assignment, think of ministering as an invitation to help others and ourselves progress. We can do this by observing then serving, where we take time to revel in the "nothing moments" and sit and learn about one another.

Bonus: Would You Be Friends with Your Ancestors? (with Lisa Valentine Clark)

Here’s a joke: What did the pickle do when it won the championship? He just stood there to relish the moment. If you’re wondering what a pickle joke has to do with family history, just a wait a minute. Miya and Michelle invited Latter-day Saint comedian and actress Lisa Valentine

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16 times ‘Bluey’ reminded us of gospel truths—and not just for kids

By Haley Lundberg

In our home, “Bluey” reigns supreme as the favorite TV show. Here are 16 gospel-centered lessons we found on this fun and uplifting program.

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The Unusual Prompting a Firefighter Received that Saved the Walls of the Provo Tabernacle

By Blair Camp

It’s seldom good news when the phone rings in the middle of the night. The call in the early morning hours of December 17, 2010 was no exception. I was sleeping soundly at home when around 3:00 a.m. I received a call from the Provo Police and Fire Dispatch Center informing me that the tabernacle was on fire. The Provo Tabernacle; no further description was needed.

FHE: Life and Death

By Shauna Gibby

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Timeline of the LDS Church in 2012 by LDS Living

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Timeline: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 2012

By Kate Ensign-Lewis (Graphic by Kaela Worthen Gardner)

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