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2013 BYU Women’s Conference Transcripts Available

There are a few transcripts from 2013 BYU Womens Conference talks that are now available. If you are a youth leader or parent of a youth, or simply interested in pondering more about priesthood, we particularly encourage the messages from the Relief Society General presidency on the priesthood.

SOM Transcript - S6E35

All In Transcript - E284

Why polygamy isn’t as black and white as it seems, according to Latter-day Saint historian Brittany Chapman Nash

Polygamy can sometimes feel like a taboo topic among Latter-day Saints. Some might feel obligated to defend the religious practice and others might feel that they have to accept it. So how do we deepen our understanding of this part of Church history—and more importantly, those who lived it?

From the Church

#LightTheWorld Campaign Aids Local Charities: Find Out How Your Efforts Benefited Those in Need

By Greyson Gurley

Many members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints participated in last year’s Church fundraiser, #LightTheWorld, to provide aid to those in need. Through the “Giving Machines” and donations, Latter-day Saints distributed more than $6.3 million dollars to different charities around the globe.

Get more out of your gospel study with these new journal editions from Deseret Book

Have you seen the journal editions of the scriptures? Did you know that there are also journal editions of some of Deseret Book’s most popular gospel classics? Whether you want to enhance your learning with notes and cross-references or are trying to keep a lasting record of your personal insights, these study tools will inspire you as you dive deeper into gospel topics.

Lesson Helps

November 2013 Home and Visiting Teaching - General Conference Messages

For a quick overview of the sessions, watch this video of highlights from the October 2013 general conference.

Latter-day Saint Life

5 Ways to Understand God's Time That Will Help You Better Manage Your Own

The success of people’s mortal experience depends in large part on how they use their time, said Bishop Gérald Caussé, Presiding Bishop of the Church, during a Brigham Young University–Idaho campus devotional held in the BYU–Idaho Center on May 10.

Famous Latter-day Saints

Watch: Marie Osmond's "Boring" Confession Surprises Stephen Colbert on the "Late Show"

By LDS Living

Marie Osmond appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Monday, September 16, and even beat the host in a race to see who could list all of their siblings' names in order. The two talked about Donny and Marie's award-winning Las Vegas show, which has been running 11 years. When the show wraps up this November, Marie will have performed more shows on the Strip than Elvis and Celine Dion combined. "We have been very blessed," Marie says of the show and the numerous awards it has received.

From Adam and Eve to Nontraditional Families: 6 Takeaways from the New Church Handbook

By Lindsey Williams

Last week, the Church made its updated General Handbook: Serving in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saintspublic. With recent policy changes related to LGBT members and to ordinance witness guidelines, Church leadership felt the need to not only release a new handbook but to expedite the process, according to Church Newsroom.