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Justin Osmond Talks About Being Deaf in a Musical Family in Inspiring New Ted Talk

Justin Osmond, the second son of Merrill Osmond, lead singer of the world-famous Osmonds, was diagnosed with 90 percent hearing loss at age 2. In a new Ted Talk, he shared the challenges of being deaf in a legendary musical family and how he learned to embrace his limitations and turn them into his greatest strengths.

Famous Latter-day Saints

David Archuleta & Nathan Pacheco Sing Breathtaking Song "The Prayer," Church Shares

Watch artists David Archuleta and Nathan Pacheco team up in this absolutely gorgeous rendition of "The Prayer" for the Church's tenth day of the "12 Days of Social."

Latter-day Saint Life

How I Hold a Calling, Take Care of My Kids, Work Part-Time, Volunteer, and Still Get the Laundry Folded

I’m not quite sure how to say this without sounding full of myself, so I’m just going to say it: people often ask me how I manage to do the things I do in my life. I’m not the CEO of Facebook or anything, but I do manage to keep six small people alive, work part time, hold a church calling, volunteer at my kids’ school, exercise, read, write, and (with lots of help) keep Segullah moving forward from day to day. Most days I even go to bed before 10pm, with the laundry folded and no dirty dishes in the kitchen sink.

Latter-day Saint Life

Watch: Sister Missionary Sings Stunning Original Song (+ The Beautiful Story Behind It)

By LDS Living

Sister Erin Roach, a missionary serving in Berlin, Germany, sang this stunning original song about Christ at a fireside. After the touching performance, one inspired listener, Mariella, approached Sister Roach about recording the song professionally so that its message could be shared with a broader audience, according to Mormon Light. Mariella invited Sister Roach to a studio, and they created the following music video:

Paul Cardall to Release First Christmas Album in 13 Years

By Paul Cardall

There’s something about a great Christmas album that transcends time and becomes part of the soundtrack for holiday memories for years to come. Paul Cardall has crafted such an album with his stunning new collection, Christmas, his first Christmas album in 13 years.

From the Church

Why 97-year-old Pres. Nelson went up scaffolding to inspect the Salt Lake Temple roof

By Emily Linder

President Nelson has been very engaged in the renovation of the Salt Lake Temple. So much so, he took a trip up to inspect the roof.

Fun

This Australian ward held a virtual Primary talent show. The results are too adorable to miss

By Emily Linder

In some areas of the world, Church leaders have begun to open chapel doors and welcome Latter-day Saints back for limited sacrament meetings. Most doors to Primary classes, however, will remain closed as leaders have been instructed to give priority to meetings where ordinances are performed. But that isn’t stopping Saints in Australia and in many other places around the world from reaching out to their Primary children.

From the Church

Temple Square Releases List of Christmas and New Year's Eve Performances for 2016

By LDS Living

Although the lights at Temple Square are reason enough to visit every Christmas season, Temple Square released a list of concerts and performances to help you get in the Christmas spirit.

Famous Latter-day Saints

Mormon Named CMT’s “Next Women of Country” Shares Her Faith, Gets Praised by Marie Osmond: "She Flat Out Inspires Me"

By Yvonne Liu

Named one of Country Music Television’s “Next Women of Country” for 2018 and listed among the “2018 Artists to Watch,” 20-year-old country singer Abby Anderson is not only a rising country star, she is also an active believer in Christ and in the LDS faith.

Podcasts

How her father's bones healed this Latter-day Saint woman after a tragic car accident

In this week's episode of This Is the Gospel, a tragic car accident takes the life of Ashley's father and leaves her with a hand so badly crippled that she is unable to find solace in the activities she once loved, including playing the piano. Ashley is left suffering emotionally from grief and physically from failed medical attempts to restore the use of her hand. Then, her mother, Michelle, remembers that she consented to have her husband's organs donated, and wonders if his bones might be the key to healing for their daughter.