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LDS Church Leaders Mourn for LGBT Mormons Lost to Suicide

The LDS Church responded Thursday to an unverified report about suicide deaths among Mormon LGBT people.

Ask a Latter-day Saint therapist: My ex abused our children, should I tell his bishop?

Editor's Note: The views, information, or opinions expressed in this column are solely those of the author. Readers should consider each unique situation. This content is not meant to be a substitute for individual, professional advice.

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Latter-day Saint Who Worked on "The Avengers" Helps Create Virtual Reality of Christ-Era Jerusalem

By Jonathan Decker, LMFT

There’s a moment in Back to the Future where Doc Brown explains to Marty McFly that the DeLorean time machine can take them anywhere, anytime, including the ability to “witness the birth of Christ.” That line of dialogue always stayed with me. What would it be like to stand and see the life of Jesus, the places He taught, and the miracles He performed? Some movies have done a decent job recreating it, but nothing actually makes you feel like you’re there. Until now.

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How to Handle Rejection as Christ Did

By Jonathan Decker, LMFT

“He is despised and rejected of men. A man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief. And we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised and we esteemed him not.” – Isaiah 53:3

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Latter-day Saint Movie Guy Review: What Parents Need to Know About "Christopher Robin" Before Seeing It with Their Family

By Michael Stanley

Author’s note: review movies for artistry, content, and moral messages. I give each film a letter grade for artistry; this is not necessarily a moral endorsement of the film. I break down content as best as I can to help readers make their own decisions. I share moral messages in case parents (and others) want to use cinema as a springboard for Gospel discussion.

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Ask a Latter-day Saint therapist: What is compatibility?

By Jonathan Decker, LMFT

Q: I’m single and dating to try and find my match. What does it mean to be compatible? How do I know if I’ve found a match that will last?

9 Gospel-Based Resources to Help Battle Depression

By LDS Living

Depression is a difficult reality for many people. Maybe you experience it yourself or you know someone who does. Whatever the case may be, we've gathered an assortment of resources with the hope that one or more will be useful to you or those around you who could benefit from further understanding on this important topic.

What's Playing and All You Need to Know About the 2019 LDS Film Festival

By Jonathan Decker, LMFT

It started in 2001 as a means to promote and support the blossoming “Mormon Cinema” (now Latter-day Saint Cinema) movement. It expanded in the intervening years to include other wholesome films. Now in its 19th year, the LDS Film Festival is back with a new director, a more refined focus, and a fantastic lineup.

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Mormon Movie Guy Review: Is "Captain Underpants" a Good Family Flick? (+ Gospel Messages It Teaches)

By Jonathan Decker, LMFT

Note: I give a letter grade for artistry; this is not necessarily a moral endorsement of the film. I outline content in as much detail as I can to help families make their own decisions. I include Gospel discussion points in case parents or others want to use cinema as a launching pad to share eternal principles.