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Stories in this episode: Kristen moves from her hometown to a new city for a new job after a spiritual prompting and quickly finds herself headed toward even bigger transitions; only six months after his reactivation in the Church, Derek struggles to make sense of his new culture at the Missionary Training Center.

44: Who Do You Think You Are?

Stories in this episode: Christie and her brother learn they are never alone as they name-drop their eccentric great-uncle and embark on daring adventures wandering a local hospital. Artist Kate struggles with her self-worth until an unusual assignment from her stake president leads to a new understanding of God’s love for her and a new mission to share her testimony through art.

Jason F. Wright: Helping Each Other Home

Best-selling author Jason F. Wright is a fan of people. It is apparent in the way his face lights up when he talks about those who have impacted his life, some of them strangers he met only briefly. On today’s episode, he explains how his passion for people and their stories began in his childhood home, thanks in large part to the example of his parents who taught him to believe in the goodness of others.

Russell Osguthorpe: Attachment, Relationships, and God's Plan

Latter-day Saints may best recognize Russell Osguthorpe's name from his time as Sunday School general president. But they may not know he has a background in psychology and was serving as a stake president when he noticed that healthy attachment could be developed in relationships as long as a desire for improvement existed. Since then, he has been devoted to better understanding attachment theory from an academic, clinical, and spiritual perspective. In this week's episode, in honor of Valentine's Day, we'll discuss the importance of developing healthy attachments with God and with those around us.

From the Church

15 Major Changes in the Church in 2017

By Danielle B. Wagner

This year has been packed with big changes in the LDS Church, from updating temple policies to consolidating sessions of general conference. As we prepare for a new year, here's a quick overview of all the major changes in the Church from 2017.

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Over two decades ago, the family proclamation was issued. Here’s how we can share and defend it today

By Alan J. Hawkins

"While our own families are our most important responsibility, every family on the earth is in need of the vital blessings that come from living true principles."

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In the Friend Zone? Here's Why You Shouldn't Panic

By Zack Oates

“I thought it was over,” he exhaled. “I mean, she said that I was her friend…her friend!”

For Those Who Are Done With Church—The Rest of Us Need You Desperately

Most Church members appreciate the courage of those who come to church who may be different or struggling with heartbreaking challenges. We want to reach out and show our love, but sometimes social awkwardness or lack of experience keeps us from truly reaching out and relating. How can members and those who don't want to go to church anymore both get over this divide that separates us? That's something the Unconquerable Soul tackled in this powerful article:

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3 Ways to View Marriage and What That Means for Mormons

By LDS Living

Every older married couple says it, and every newlywed couple hears it: "Marriage is hard work." It's almost the institution's unofficial slogan at this point, and for good reason—half of all marriages end in divorce or separation. For some, marriage is a dream. For others, it's a nightmare.

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Preparing for the Honeymoon: 10 Tips for LDS Couples

By Laura M. Brotherson LMFT, CST, CFLE

Here are some suggestions to help LDS couples build a solid foundation in their sexual relationship from the start of their marriage.