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What the Relief Society General Presidency and Sheri Dew said on podcast episodes this week and more messages to prepare you for conference

By Valerie Russell

Editor’s note: “This week from the pulpit” highlights recent messages by General Authorities, General Officers, and leaders of the Church.

Gospel burnout: 3 helpful solutions from a Latter-day Saint psychologist

By Dr. David T. Morgan

COVID-19 has introduced major disruptions into our society, including into the Lord’s restored church. We can’t gather as we used to. Ministering efforts are now critical, but many still struggle to reach out to others. Local Church leaders have become overwhelmed with the unique trials faced by their members, for which there is no preexisting list of remedies. While burnout isn't a new phenomenon among Church members, it has certainly been on the rise as a result of the pandemic.

Latter-day Saint Life

How serving missions as young adults prepared these female General Presidency members to lead

By Emily Linder

Women in the General Presidencies are missionaries in many ways, from speaking in general conference to humanitarian work to serving with their husbands as mission leaders. But did you know that four of them served full-time missions as young adults? When you read about the experiences they had, it is easy to feel the love these sisters have for the Lord and the people they served. It is also inspiring to read about how their missions helped them develop a confidence in themselves as disciples of Christ—a confidence that is now blessing millions.

Podcasts

‘Somehow God provides a way for hearts to love’: A family’s experience after losing 2 parents to mental illness

Editor's note: This article was originally published in October 2020.

Feature Stories

How the Mexico temple dedication and the loss of Elder Scott’s wife impacted his apostleship

By Dennis B. Horne

Editor’s note: The following excerpt comes from a book about special witnesses of Jesus Christ.

Are desires to lead in the Church a bad thing? Former bishop weighs in after a decade of study

After being called as a bishop at just 28 years old and with a desire to learn how to better lead and serve, Kurt Francom has interviewed hundreds of people over the past decade about their service within the Church. In this week’s episode of All In, Kurt talks about what he has learned from Church leaders serving in various callings all over the world, including how to recognize the needs of those you serve and the difference between motivation and ability when it comes to serving in leadership positions.

Lesson Helps

Old Testament Lesson 32: "I Know That My Redeemer Liveth"

By Ted L. Gibbons

In the play and movie "A Man for All Seasons," Sir Thomas More was confined in prison because he refused to sign an oath with which he did not agree. While he was there, his daughter Margaret was allowed to come and visit him to try and convince him to sign so that he could be set free. The following dialog is from their discussion about this matter:

Latter-day Saint Life

Elder Holland on How We Can Overcome the Greatest Battles in Our Lives (+ the Quote That Helped Him Endure Difficult Times)

By Jeffrey R. Holland

We speak about “excellence” a great deal, but by definition, excellence does not come easily or quickly—an excellent education does not; a successful mission does not; a strong, loving marriage does not; rewarding personal relationships do not. It is simply a truism that nothing very valuable can come without sacrifice and effort and patience on our part. Perhaps you discovered that when you got your last grades. Maybe you are also finding that many of the most hoped-for rewards in life can seem an awfully long time coming.

Fun

16 famous people you may not have expected to be quoted in conference

By Lindsey Miller

Here are a few times when famous people were mentioned in general conference and why.

Latter-day Saint Life

How the Revelation of Baptisms for the Dead Was Received and Revealed to the Church

By Robert L. Millet

August 15 marks the anniversary of the Prophet Joseph Smith's first public announcement of the beautiful doctrine of baptism for the dead.