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7 Inspiring Books and CDs to Help Build Your Teen’s Testimony

Building your child's knowledge of Christ and His gospel is essential, especially during their teen years. We are counseled to "seek ye diligently and teach one another words of wisdom; yea, seek ye out of the best books words of wisdom; seek learning, even by study and also by faith" (D&C 88:118). As your teens find good books to read, they will grow in the gospel. Here are seven books and CDs that will help your teen's testimony grow:

Latter-day Saint Life

President Nelson's Hopeful Teachings About Death and the Nearness of Lost Loved Ones: "We Die to Live"

By Russell M. Nelson

Throughout his service in the Church, President Nelson has provided profound insight into death, loss, and the life awaiting us in eternity. Here is a small portion of those insights, excerpted from the new book Teachings of Russell M. Nelson.

Latter-day Saint Life

LDS Canoe Racer Stands Up for Her Values, Faith as She Heads Toward the Olympics

By Alexandra Mortenson

Kaley Martin, a 19-year-old LDS athlete, is quickly making her way through the ranks of flatwater sprint canoe racing and may soon be one of the first to compete in the first-ever women’s canoe events in the 2020 Summer Olympics to be held in Tokyo.

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Latter-day Saint Life

When God Says "No" to Something We Deeply Want: Powerful Insights from Elder Scott

By Elder Richard G. Scott

It is so hard when sincere prayer about something we desire very much is not answered the way we want. It is especially difficult when the Lord answers no to that which is worthy and would give us great joy and happiness. Whether it be overcoming illness or loneliness, recovery of a wayward child, coping with a handicap, or seeking continuing life for a dear one who is slipping away, it seems so reasonable and so consistent with our happiness to have a favorable answer. It is hard to understand why our exercise of deep and sincere faith from an obedient life does not bring the desired result.

Famous Latter-day Saints

8+ Iconic Disney Characters You Didn't Know Were Drawn by a Mormon

By Danielle B. Wagner

While working at Disney for a decade, Jared Beckstrand helped create many of the Disney characters we have come to love—from Esmerelda (The Hunchback of Notre Dame) to Meg (Hercules) and Jane (Tarzan) to Pacha (The Emperor's New Groove). Find out more about how he shares his faith through art.

LDS artist James C. Christensen explains spiritual themes in his works

By Jamie Armstrong

With every stroke of his brush, James C. Christensen is fast becoming one of the world’s most beloved artists. Best known for his whimsical paintings of “poofy guys” and floating fishes, flying boats and flying pigs, Christensen captivates his audience with his fascinating realm of make-believe. And while most people are enchanted with his paintings at first glance, if they look a little closer, they can usually learn a few eternal principles as well.

Latter-day Saint Life

How the Beard Debate at Church Can Help Us Understand Paul's Teachings on Unity

By Taylor Halverson

The following has been republished and adapted with permission from taylorhalverson.com.

"This Is The Gospel" Most-Downloaded Episodes of 2019

What does practicing and living the gospel of Jesus Christ look like in real life? Well, if our stories on the This Is The Gospel podcast are any indication, the road of discipleship in these latter-days is as varied as our unique life experiences. But there is one thing that connects each of the 36 episodes and 85 stories we shared on the podcast in 2019 - a love for the Savior and the gifts of His atonement. We’re sure you’ll see that connection in the ten episodes you downloaded most:

Famous Latter-day Saints

Was Yoda modeled after President Kimball? (and 3 true Star Wars connections to Latter-day Saints)

Any discussion of Latter-day Saint connections in Star Wars has to begin with the old legend that Yoda was modeled after Latter-day Saint prophet Spencer W. Kimball, who was passably similar in appearance and mannerism.