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A look inside the July/August 2020 issue of LDS Living Magazine

Emma Smith, Jane Manning James, Emmeline B. Wells, Marjorie Pay Hinckley, and the current Relief Society General Presidency are just a few of the faces you might spot on the beautiful cover of the July/August 2020 issue of LDS Living magazine, specially illustrated for us by Caitlin Connolly.

Kenneth Hartvigsen: Experiencing Art in an Intimate Way

Kenneth Hartvigsen has thought a lot about the power art possesses. He is a believer that it has the ability to help us unite, understand one another, and feel a greater connection to the Creator. On this week’s episode, Kenneth, an art curator at Brigham Young University, takes us inside his thought process surrounding art so we can “experience” one of Carl Bloch’s most famous paintings, “Christ Healing the Sick at the Pool of Bethesda.”

Cameron Smith: Pancakes, a Currant Bush, a Stone and a Sling

Cameron Smith was just a college student when he happened upon a job listing for a little-known pancake company called Kodiak Cakes. Today, the company is one of the leading pancake brands in the United States. But how did they get there? Recognized as the company’s “secret weapon” who helped get Kodiak Cakes on the shelves of retailers like Target and Costco, Cameron shares how great outcomes have come from simply asking the right questions. And more importantly, he marvels at how through it all, the Lord has been able to make more out of his life than he ever could have dreamed of.

21: Hope in the Atonement and Resurrection

Phil was just a boy when he and his friends made an impulse decision on a scouting trip that would reverberate throughout their lives and challenge their faith and the faith of an entire community. Though it seemed that the guilt and shame of that experience might haunt him and his future forever, a desperate prayer finally led Phil to a place of peace and understanding through Jesus Christ.

52: Kindness Begins with Me

As we all adjust our routines in an effort to flatten the curve of the novel coronavirus there is still so much good we can see and do in the world. KaRyn shares a story of a time when her already terrible driving record hit an all-time low (pun intended) and the undeserved kindness of a stranger changed everything.

Fun

Watch Over 200 Missionaries Performing an LDS Haka

Just before the New Year, over 200 missionaries in New Zealand performed a special haka that was featured on Te Karere TVNZ. Not only was this sacred cultural dance taught to the missionaries, but Branch President Herewini Jones also made sure they understood the values and customs behind it. Check out this incredible mission tradition:

Latter-day Saint Life

A Touching Example of Mormons and Former Mormons Working Together to Try to Save a Life

By LDS Living

Sometimes it seems like there is no greater divide than between Mormons and ex-Mormons—especially in Utah.

Fun

"Indiana Jones," "Lord of the Rings" Actor Stars in New BYUtv Holiday Film

By Danielle B. Wagner

Set to premiere Thanksgiving night, BYUtv's new holiday film, Winter Thaw, stars John Rhys-Davies, best known for his roles as Gimli from Lord of the Rings and Sallah from Indiana Jones.

Latter-day Saint Life

What Gandhi's Life Teaches Latter-day Saints About Fasting and the Atonement

By Tad R. Callister

Force has never been the Savior's governing scepter. Instead, he teaches that power and godly influence come "by persuasion, by long-suffering, by gentleness and meekness, and by love unfeigned" (D&C 121:41).

Podcasts

Staff Picks: LDS Living team shares their favorite 'All In' episodes

While it’s impossible to choose just one favorite episode, several of the people behind All In shared one of their favorite episodes.