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Stories in this episode: While Rachel’s diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder helps her better understand herself, it doesn’t ease the lifelong fears she’s had of being unable to truly connect with other people. That is, until two sisters in her ward reach out and show Rachel just how much she truly belongs; Medlir grew up seeing Rembrandt Christian paintings during his childhood in communist Albania, and that artwork planted seeds of faith that eventually led him to the restored gospel. When he is later called as president of the first Albanian stake, he strives to understand how to define and create a Zion community.

Carlos Martins: Billionaire Turned Humanitarian Missionary

After making a fortune from the English language schools he created in Brazil, Carlos Martins and his wife, Vania, turned their attention to serving the Lord and their family. In hopes of helping their son achieve his dream of serving a full-time mission, they served a humanitarian mission on the border of Venezuela. By the Martins’ count, they were able to help 20,000 refugees relocate. On this week’s episode, Martins discusses how the English schools came to be, and how he came to see that concern for his son was only a means to an end for the Lord.

Gail Miller: The Difference Between Rich and Wealthy

Best known as the owner of the Utah Jazz, Gail Miller is the wealthiest person in the state of Utah. But Miller, who was ranked #14 on Forbes 2019 list of America’s Self-Made Women, was not always wealthy. On today’s episode, she explains the difference between a rich life and a wealthy life.

Does faith dictate which politician gets elected?

Indiana’s NewsCenter spoke with local residents who shared whether they think faith and religious background matters when it comes voting for political candidates. It seems a lot of attention is being paid to Republican Presidential hopeful, Mitt Romney. Not only because he's the overall GOP front-runner, but also because of his religious background. Between Romney and ads on TV and billboards, the Mormon faith is a hot topic. But, does a politician's faith affect votes?

46: “When We Obtain Any Blessing from God, It Is by Obedience” (Doctrine and Covenants 129–132)

Albert Einstein once said "the more I learn, the more I realize how much I don’t know.” Excluding our years as know-it-all teenagers, many of us can pinpoint a time when we’ve felt this way. Perhaps that time for you was when you began learning more about plural marriage and how it relates to the Restoration. You’re not alone. As we study Doctrine and Covenants 129–132 this week, we invited two Church historians to help us understand why plural marriage was practiced and what it has to do with the Restoration.

Pure and Simple Faith

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'Book of Mormon' Musical Overlooks Power of Faith

I have heard that the musical "The Book of Mormon," which has performances this week in Nashville, is witty and well-written. It follows the fictional adventures of two missionaries from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving in Uganda. I have also heard that one of the themes of the musical is that people of faith are naive if they believe their faith can help make the world a better place.

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Video: 6 Things Those Outside Our Faith Wonder About Mormon Missionaries

What a great missionary tool from LDS rapper James the Mormon, who uses his faith and his recent success (his album recently hit no. 3 on the iTunes charts) to share his faith with others. Check out his latest video where he answers common questions that people ask about Mormon missionaries.

Mormon Teacher at Purdue Recognized for 35 Years of Faith and Service

Craig Isenbarger’s journey as a teacher of the tenants and history of the Mormon faith has come full circle, landing him in the place where his spiritual voyage initially began more than 40 years ago — Purdue University.

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Watch: Beautiful Primary Song Medley of "A Child's Prayer" and "Faith"

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Three LDS friends recently arranged, performed, and uploaded a music video to complete a Young Women Personal Progress project for the value of Faith. The arrangement is a Primary song medley that features "A Child's Prayer" and "Faith." Both the director and composer of this beautiful piece will be leaving on missions this summer. Check out the beautiful music video below: