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‘I have not lost him’: President Jones talks about her late son’s battle with cancer on new podcast episode

The day before President Joy D. Jones spoke in the women’s session of the October 2017 general conference, she attended the funeral for her oldest son, Trevor, who had passed away after a battle with cancer.

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Sister Jones Challenges Latter-day Saints to Do 3 Things to Bring Empowerment, Joy into Their Lives

By LDS Living Staff

“I believe that the gospel of Jesus Christ is our Heavenly Father’s practical guide for happy living,” Sister Joy D. Jones, Primary general president, said at a devotional held at BYU Education Week.

Hal Boyd: Eliminating the Hyphen in Disciple-Scholar

Elder Neal A. Maxwell coined the phrase “disciple-scholar.” But he said, “In the end all the hyphenated words come off. We are finally disciples—men and women of Christ.” But what does that look like? Hal Boyd says it begins with being consistent and bringing our faith with us wherever we go.

Ryan Leavitt: 988—An Effort to Prevent Suicide

Ryan Leavitt doesn’t know if the new 988 lifeline would’ve made a difference for his sister-in-law Lizzie, whose long battle with mental illness ultimately took her life in 2014. But when Leavitt was given the opportunity to work on the legislation that ultimately led to the new easy-to-remember hotline, he viewed it as a way to not only honor Lizzie’s life but also to hopefully preserve the lives of so many who face the heartbreaking realities of suicidal thoughts. On this week’s episode, Leavitt discusses the hope that comes through the gospel of Jesus Christ, not only through the resurrection but also as we each seek to do all we can to “lift up the heads that hang down.”

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Young Women Earn YW Medallion for Woman with Cerebral Palsy

One Young Women group found a beautiful way to bond while helping a woman with cerebral palsy finally earn her Young Women Recognition Medallion.

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Welsh Missionary Who Helped Start the Mormon Tabernacle Choir

Dan Jones was born the sixth of eight children in a mining area of Wales on August 4, 1810. He was plagued with chronic lung diseases throughout most of his life, which leads some to believe he spent time in the lead mines where he grew up. Because no journal or diary has been found, not much is known about his early life.

The ‘All In’ podcast has topped 8 million downloads. Here are behind-the-scenes stories fans will love

By Lindsey Williams

Author’s note: When the All In podcast launched in October 2018, I was immediately drawn to it. I had worked with Morgan Jones previously and was excited about the work she was doing at LDS Living. I later had the opportunity to work with the LDS Living team myself where I learned more about what goes into producing the weekly episodes that I had listened to for months. I hope this piece gives readers new insight into the story of the All In podcast.

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"Love Kills Porn": General Primary President Shares How Parents Can Protect Their Children

“If we are going to have any hope of eradicating this plague from the world, love must be both at the forefront and the foundation of all our efforts,” stressed Sister Jones.

Eva Witesman: What May Be Keeping You From Accessing Your Spiritual Gifts

In a 2017 BYU Devotional address, Eva Witesman testified, “Latter-day Saint women are courageous, particularly when they have been emboldened by the knowledge that Heavenly Father has a plan for each of us and that He will qualify us to do the work that lies before us. … We will seek every good gift in the service of our God. All we ask is that others not stand in our way as we pursue the Lord’s errand.” On today’s episode, we talk with Eva about the importance of understanding our individual spiritual gifts as we seek to contribute to the world at large.

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'Indiana Jones', 'Lord of the Rings' Actor Narrates the Nativity with Mormon Tabernacle Choir