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McKay Coppins: A Latter-day Saint Biographer and a Latter-day Saint Politician

McKay Coppins began covering Mitt Romney during the 2012 presidential race and because the two shared a common faith as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, other reporters often looked to McKay, a very young journalist at the time, as a source on Romney’s religion. Over a decade later, Coppins’ new biography profiles the Latter-day Saints’ life and career in the public sphere. In anticipation of the book’s release, we talk with Coppins on today’s episode about the faith that is deeply embedded into both he and Romney’s lives.

Mormon marathoner organizes Saturday race in Vermont to complete goal

Four years ago, Susan Larsen set an ambitious goal to run a marathon in each of the 50 United States. She completed her 49th state when she crossed the finish line in Pennsylvania’s Danville Marathon in April. With only one state left to go, Larsen encountered an unexpected roadblock along her path — there were only Sunday marathons in Vermont.

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LDS Returned Missionary Sings National Anthem at Preakness Stakes Horse Race

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LDS Midshipman and returned missionary Colin Gallacher performed the national anthem at the Preakness Stakes horse race on Saturday.

Elections back on track: Mormon leads in race for president in African nation

When you mention a Mormon running for president, you're likely to think of Mitt Romney or perhaps Jon Huntsman Jr. But there is another, Yeah Samake of the African nation of Mali. Samake is widely considered the frontrunner in the Mali presidential race.

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When a Mormon Won the Triple Crown

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In honor of Justify and his jockey winning the Triple Crown Saturday, June 9, we thought it might be fun to rerun the story of Johnny Longden—a Mormon jockey who made headlines for winning the 1943 Triple Crown.

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22 Powerful Quotes from Apostles for When No One Likes You

Almost everyone has times when they feel like people just don’t like them. It can feel like it’s a few people, but it can also feel like no one likes us. Sometimes we feel rejected out in the world because of our beliefs. Sometimes it happens at Church, where we should feel safe. Sometimes we know of our shortcomings that seem to repel or irritate others, and we’re working on them. Sometimes we can’t figure out what we’re doing wrong.

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What a civil rights lawyer had to say about what it means to mourn with those that mourn

Michalyn Steele’s background and life’s work have given her a unique perspective on how Latter-day Saints can follow the Savior’s example and truly mourn with those that mourn, especially in the face of racial discussions.

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Bruce and Marie Hafen: Understanding and Navigating Stages of Faith, Pt. 1

“Trust me, it’s going to be good.” We often speak of trusting God but will everything really be good in the end? Should we be worried when we, or those we love, are struggling to trust Him? Emeritus General Authority Bruce C. Hafen and his wife Marie share their concept of three stages of faith after a lifetime spent exploring difficult topics and seeking peace amid the complexities we all face in real life.

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LDS Women to Compete on "The Great Food Truck Race" Despite Never Having Sold Food Before

The Lei-Away Leidies sell leis and Hawaiian products from their truck. They've never cooked or sold food before for their business. But now these three ladies will try to win $50,000 on The Great Food Truck Race.