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"I Believe We Can Do Better:" Former Cosmo the Cougar Comes Out in Support of LGBTQ Saints

As I integrate my sexual orientation with my church activity and faith in Jesus Christ, my future sometimes seems bleak and overwhelming. The family and friends who have shown me Christlike love and support, however, give me hope.

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Men and Women Who Saw the Gold Plates Who Weren't Official Witnesses

Why were the numbers three and eight chosen for the special witnesses of the Book of Mormon? And who were the other faithful Latter-day Saints that saw the Golden Plates who weren't a part of this group?

Charlie Bird: Coming Out and Coming Into God’s Light

In February 2019, Charlie Bird published an op-ed through the Deseret News that revealed two secrets: 1. He was the man underneath the Cosmo the Cougar suit that made national headlines and led NBC Sports to dub 2017–2018 the “Year of the Mascot.” 2. He is a gay member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Next month, Charlie will release a book called “Without the Mask,” and on today’s episode we talk with Charlie about what the gospel continues to teach him as he embraces a life that is very different than the one he planned for himself.

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Elder and Sister Holland open up about their near-fatal health challenges. Here’s what they’ve learned

By Haley Lundberg

“I am a living witness of what it means for members of the Church to pray for [leaders].”

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"90-Day Fiance" Couple Returns to TLC in Touching Video to Share About Married Life

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In 2015, Aleksandra and Josh appeared on a TLC show 90-Day Fiancé featuring couples who apply for the K-1 visa (nicknamed the fiancé visa). The K-1 visa allows couples to travel to the United States if they marry within 90 days. Now they’re back, this time with a larger family.

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Kate Lee Shares Journey to Finding Confidence, Becoming an Artist

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Mother and artist Kate Lee is one of the newest faces at Deseret Book. Her unique watercolor artwork is a beautiful display of her testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ and her love of family. We recently asked Lee about the inspiration behind her work and why she loves it.

What the Tongan people taught the Grobergs about serving others regardless of religion

When emeritus General Authority Seventy Elder John H. Groberg was just a young man from a farming community in Idaho, he was called to be a missionary in Tonga. Little did he know at the time that he would later write his own book about his missionary experiences, which would eventually be turned into a successful film, The Other Side of Heaven. The movie’s sequel, Fire of Faith tells the story of Elder Groberg’s return to Tonga with his wife, Jean, and his children after being called as mission president. On this week’s episode, All In host Morgan Jones talks with Elder and Sister Groberg about the spiritual lessons they learned from the Tongan people. They specifically discuss the way they were ministered unto by the entire Tongan nation when their new baby became sick.

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4 Ways to Support Gay Members at Church

In a recent podcast by LeadingLDS, a panel including Ty Mansfield, President of North Star (an organization that provides support for Church members concerned about sexual orientation and gender identity), and three former bishops, discuss how bishops can support gay members in their ward. All panel members are faithful priesthood leaders who experience same-sex attraction and provide valuable insights for Church members—especially bishops—on this topic. Here are four important tips that came from the discussion.

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Robert Millet

Robert L. Millet is Professor Emeritus of Ancient Scripture at Brigham Young University. In 1983, following the receipt of his PhD in Religious Studies from Florida State University, he joined the BYU Religious Education faculty. He has served as Chair of the department of Ancient Scripture, Dean of Religious Education, and Richard L. Evans Professor of Religious Understanding. He is the author or editor of many books, articles, and book chapters, dealing mostly with the doctrine and history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its relationship to other faiths. He and his wife Shauna have six children and twelve grandchildren and reside in Orem, Utah.

Jen Pua VanHaaften

Jen, who also goes by her Hawaiian name, Pua, grew up the oldest of 5 girls in the beautiful town of Laie, HI. The foundation of her testimony was built there by her amazing parents, beautifully strong sisters, and the extraordinarily faithful people of her village. She is married to her best friend and is the proud mama of 4 sons and 2 daughters-in-love. She has been an educator for over 30 years and is currently a middle school librarian. She loves books, travel, Harry Potter, Oreos, Diet Coke, her tribe of sister-friends and words. And above all, she loves her God and her Jesus.