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5 Things You Didn't Know About the Seminary Program That Might Surprise You

By Casey Paul Griffiths

1. The founder of the program experienced a crisis of faith during his schooling.

Fun

The Most Hilarious Twitter Reactions from General Conference

By LDS Living

Another conference has come and gone, but we wanted to take a moment to relive this epic weekend and remember the insights, the excitement, and the surprises this conference held. Here are the best social media reactions of conference from the weekend.

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3 Things We Can Learn from Captain Moroni About Fearless Parenting in a Technology Age

By Emily Madsen Jones with David LeGrande Jones

When our three oldest boys were little, they did what young kids do best—they explored. Behind our house they made huts in the weeds, dug holes, and corralled bugs. After backyard exploration lost its luster, the wider neighborhood seemed appealing, including the road. The idea of our babies running headlong in front of a car scared us to death. It was time for a fence!

Feature Stories

What I didn’t know: An open letter to Emma Smith

By Morgan Pearson

I have found myself thinking a lot about you—and realizing there's a lot I never knew.

Lesson Helps

Lessons from the stripling warriors and Pahoran: ‘Come, Follow Me’ Alma 53–63

By Jannalee Sandau

Editor's note: “Resources to follow Him” curates study resources, teachings, and thoughts to deepen your study of this week's Come, Follow Me.

Podcasts

How a period of sickness and isolation led to Christian singer Lauren Daigle’s hit song ‘You Say’

When two-time GRAMMY award winner Lauren Daigle was a teenager, she contracted a debilitating virus that led to her being homebound for two years in high school. On this week’s episode of the All In podcast, Daigle shared how that period of isolation ultimately served as an “incubation” of sorts and led to the song that has become an anthem for many Christians.

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A former federal court judge recalls a transformative experiment with the Atonement of Jesus Christ

Twenty years ago, Stake President Thomas B. Griffith got permission to try something a bit unique. Every talk given in sacrament meeting or lesson shared must tie back to the Atonement of Jesus Christ.

Podcasts

After losing her son to suicide, Heidi Swapp turned outward in hopes of helping other moms—here’s why

On July 10, 2015, 16-year-old Cory Swapp took his own life. Here’s why Cory’s mom has been dedicated to teaching other mothers what she wished she would’ve known.

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I became a new mom during the pandemic. Here’s how I found peace and connection

By Haley Lundberg

“Never in my wildest dreams did I think that I would have my long-awaited newborn in the middle of the largest global crisis our generation has ever known.”

Lesson Helps

A Fun General Conference Scavenger Hunt Your Family Will Love

By Jessica Grimaud

The next two weeks of Come, Follow Me focus on Matthew 16–17, Mark 8–9, and Luke 9. In Matthew 16:13-17, Christ asks His followers, "Whom say ye that I am?" The answer to this question varies based on the revelation we have received of Christ's divine identity. Receiving revelation often begins with asking questions, and in preparation for the revelations that are to come this general conference, we have provided a family home evening activity focused on asking questions and finding answers. Check out this week's Come, Follow Me study ideas on LDS Livingfor additional resources and suggestions.