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10 major achievements in Relief Society’s history you might not know about

This month marks the 180th anniversary of the Relief Society of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Here are 10 fun facts about the Relief Society and all it has accomplished.

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9 Lessons from D. Todd Christofferson's Life Before He Was an Apostle

D. Todd Christofferson serves as an apostle in the Quorum of the Twelve for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. But did you know that he was the law clerk to John J. Sirica at the time this federal judge presided over the Watergate trials? (“D. Todd Christofferson”). In this biography of D. Todd Chrisofferson, read about his early years and the influence prayer has had in his life.

SPONSORED: Homeschooling trends among LDS families: A changing tide

As Latter-day Saints are to religion, homeschoolers are to education—a peculiar people. Yes? Not so much anymore. For Mormons' emergence into mainstream culture, we can thank Mitt Romney, David Archuleta, Napoleon Dynamite, and a host of others. But what about homeschoolers?

Latter-day Saint and former NFL player saves man from explosive accident

Latter-day Saint and former NFL player Brandon Bair doesn’t consider himself to be a hero. He just happened to be in the right place at the right time.

Watch: Elder and Sister Cook remember the Prophet Joseph Smith’s martyrdom

By Lindsey Williams

A video by Church News released the same week as the anniversary of the Prophet Joseph Smith’s death features Elder Quentin L. Cook and Sister Mary G. Cook sharing their thoughts on the Prophet’s martyrdom.

Connecting with Joseph

Oceans and time separate many Latter-day Saints from Joseph Smith. And yet, many Saints from around the world have testimonies of this 19th-century American prophet. How is this possible? How have so many Saints of so many different time periods, ethnicities, cultures, and backgrounds, felt connected to Joseph Smith? In this episode, Heidi asks her friends from different continents and countries how they reached across oceans to gain their testimonies of the prophet of the Restoration.

Sarah Jane Weaver: Amplifying a Prophet’s Voice

After 25 years of documenting the ministry of prophets, apostles, and general officers of the Church, Sarah Jane Weaver reflects on the lessons she has learned not only from Church leaders, but from members of the Church throughout the world. On this week’s episode, Weaver, the editor of Church News, looks back on a career that has taken her places she never dreamed of, both literally and figuratively.

Worried your child might be depressed? The ‘Liahona’ offers ideas for how to help

The most recent Liahona poses a poignant question: How do I support a child who is feeling depressed?

Scott Sonnenberg: Dealing With Divorce

What happens when an eternal marriage doesn't end up lasting for eternity? Like many children in the Church, Scott Sonnenberg grew up singing “I Love to See the Temple,” and “Families Can Be Together Forever.” That treasured ideal was shattered shortly after Scott returned home from his mission and his parents went through a divorce. He promised himself at the time that divorce would never ravage his own marriage—but, as he explains on this week’s podcast, that is exactly what happened. On this week's episode, Sonnenberg shares how he's navigated being a member of the Church when a forever family seems out of reach, and how the Atonement has given him hope through his trial.

Robert Millet: How the Constant Companionship of the Spirit Works

After nearly 40 years of teaching religion, Robert Millet still had some questions regarding the Holy Ghost. For example, how does our doctrine regarding the Holy Ghost differentiate The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from other religions? Or what does the right to constant companionship of the Spirit really look like? It was this curiosity that led him to begin researching and eventually writing his latest book, “The Holy Spirit." On today’s episode, he shares the unique insights he found along the way.