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David Butler: When God Doesn’t Intervene, Does It Mean He’s Absent?

David Butler’s love for God is contagious and, in this episode, we discuss God’s love for His children and our love for Him. How does God balance His love as a father with his allowance of our agency? If He truly loves us, why doesn’t He always intervene in times of trouble?

Bonus: Would You Be Friends with Your Ancestors? (with Lisa Valentine Clark)

Here’s a joke: What did the pickle do when it won the championship? He just stood there to relish the moment. If you’re wondering what a pickle joke has to do with family history, just a wait a minute. Miya and Michelle invited Latter-day Saint comedian and actress Lisa Valentine

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.

Steven Harper: Is Consecration Still A Thing?

Most of us have the same perception of consecration that Steven Harper had when he went to the temple for the first time: The Lord “revealed the law of consecration to the early Saints. They couldn’t live it, so the Lord revoked the higher law, gave the lower law of tithing, and would someday give the higher law again.” But if someone had asked him how he knew that, he says he wouldn't have had an answer. Now after studying the topic for years, Harper has a different understanding of what consecration is and on this week’s episode he shares the answers he's found with us.

Podcasts

Listen: What hymn did each member of Simply Three pick as their favorite on their new album?

When the guys of Simply Three set out to make an album of hymns, they were told to be true to the music they have always performed as a group.

Stock up on best-selling books and home decor with two big sales from Deseret Book and Latter-day Home this Saturday only

There’s never been a better time to freshen up your home decor or stock up on great gifts for your entire family! Whether it’s adding some new pillows on your bed or finding an inspiring new book to read, you’ll find something you’re sure to love during the Deseret Book sale and the Latter-day Home sale.

Seeing Like Jesus with Michelle Craig

It is easy to get caught up in the hustle and ignore others—and ourselves—without even meaning to. But there is magic in becoming more present when we are with friends, family, and even strangers! In this episode, we explore the power of seeing ourselves and others as God sees us, and what that practice looks like in our day-to-day lives.

Exercising Patience for Peace with Tara Bench

In today’s world, patience is a virtue that seems to be diminishing. We have access to everything so rapidly. Every situation has a quick fix. Even waiting in the drive-thru feels like an imposition. But patience is an important attribute of a peacemaker. God has told us to “be still and know that I am God.” Perhaps we should take the time to slow down and be still, and even though that can be uncomfortable, what can we learn about patience as we make that effort?

Latter-day Saint Life

Sapporo Japan Temple Dedicated, Fulfills Repeated Prophecy

This beautiful building will not only bless the lives of those who enter its walls, it also is the fulfillment of several prophecies.

Famous Latter-day Saints

Noelle Pikus-Pace to Release Inspirational New Book

Mormon Noelle Pikus-Pace has become a household name in the past several months, and with good reason. Silver medal winner in the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, Pikus-Pace has attracted attention not only for her accomplishment, but also for her standards and incredible journey to the Olympics. Her path of perseverance, faith, and big dreams has now been recorded and will be released this September in an inspiring new book titled “Focused: Staying on Track, One Choice at a Time.”