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Remember her dance moves in Sochi? Latter-day Saint now providing commentary for 2022 Beijing Olympics

Llisten for Sochi luge racer Kate Hansen’s commentary on NBC during the luge, bobsled, and skeleton races in Beijing.

Watch this 8-year-old Latter-day Saint perform her award-winning rap on race

After 8-year-old India Boyé was baptized, her father blessed her to know that she was “equal to everybody else.” And while she may still be in elementary school, India has found an inspiring way to share that message with the nation. She calls it the “Indi-rap.”

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"God Needs the Best Version of You": What Running a Marathon Taught Me About Comparison

By Zack Oates

My wife and I recently ran a half marathon.

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Ways the Church Has Changed in 2018 Since President Nelson Became Our Prophet

By Danielle B. Wagner

Latter-day Saints were blown away last general conference by the whirlwind of changes and announcements that took place. But that was just a small taste of what we've been experiencing these past six months. Here are the changes that have happened since last general conference that prove our Church is a living Church directed by the Lord's chosen messenger today.

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LDS "The Amazing Race" Contestant Chooses Faith Over Better Shot at $1 Million

By Katie Lambert

Before April Gould competed on The Amazing Race, she was warned that situations may come up where she would have to choose between her faith and a chance at the $1 million prize.

Benefit concert seeks to raise funds to build monument to Black pioneers, draws big names in support

When asked by his mom, Debra Bonner, what he wants to be when he grows up, Mauli Bonner said he really just wants to be a dad. But right now, the singer/songwriter and now film director/screenwriter has felt called to do something that has taken time away from his efforts as a husband and father. He has devoted his time to creating a film to honor Black pioneers and other Black members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The film is named after one Black pioneer in particular and is titled His Name Is Green Flake. Proceeds from the film will go toward building a monument representing the African-American contribution to the Church and to the early Utah territory.

The Make Time Challenge with Marie Eckersley

President Nelson invited us to make time for the Lord in our everyday lives. He said, "He will lead and guide you in your personal life if you will make time for Him in your life—each and every day." We all want those promised blessings, but with such busy lives, it sometimes feels overwhelming to make time. What if we don't have to do more or be more to make it happen? Our community is participating in a "make time" challenge, and this episode dives into how Kathryn and guest Maria Eckersley took this challenge, how they were able to make the simple changes work in their everyday schedules, and what they learned in the process.

BYU’s Batty named National Track Athlete of the Year

After steady performances all season long and winning an individual national championship, BYU junior Miles Batty has been named the National Men’s Track Athlete of the Year by the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. “I never really would have thought I would win something like this,” Batty said. “Knowing I was voted this honor gives me a lot of confidence and added pressure to accomplish all my goals going forward.”

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The Last Time a Mormon Called Me the N-Word Was April 2017: Speaking to the Pain of a Black Mormon Woman

By Zandra Vranes

What a powerful article.

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Adorable LDS Couple Recreates "UP" Opening Duet to Celebrate 60th Anniversary

Remember that first 15 minutes from Pixar’s UP, of Carl and Ellie’s married life together? Well, be prepared to laugh and cry again as this adorable LDS couple, well into their 80s, play the theme from UP as a piano duet for their 60th anniversary.