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General Handbook Updates – along with the transgender updates there are some other interesting/cool updates, including sealing policies, young women ministering assignments, holiday worship services, streaming meetings, garments, sealing policies. Orlando Annexations of Church owned Property – FSYs at Disneyworld? Mission Call Parties – They’re Bac…
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834 LDS Transgender Policies Aug ’24
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Church Participation of Individuals Who Identify as Transgender Key Points: Guidance for Local Leaders: This document supplements the policy in General Handbook, 38.6.23, offering guidance to local leaders on supporting individuals who identify as transgender while upholding Church doctrine. General Guidelines: Leaders should seek spiritual guidanc…
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Embrace collaborative leadership models: To effectively connect with Gen Z, it’s essential to embrace shared leadership models. Gen Z, along with other young adults, craves inclusion and engagement through active participation, often expressing skepticism toward traditional hierarchies and favoring flexible organizational structures. Revitalize the…
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How do you handle buying back to school clothes? Let us know at contact@theculturalhall.com Try Stately to look fancy like Richie Join us on Patreon! Gambia’s first sister missionary enters the Ghana MTC Bodies at church: LDS stuff related to body image Temple ceremony changes—again Are you interested in Am I the…Korihor? Let us know at contact@the…
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Temple approval processes Mckinney Texas Temple Town of Fairview Votes 7-0 to deny the conditional use permit Voted without prejudice (can resubmit a proposal any time) Harsh words from the mayor: “Shame on you” “Extreme Arrogance” “Stabbing us in the back.” Insists that the church comes back with another proposal Website launched to provide inform…
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2024 Utah YSA Conference Ben Rector learns ‘I’m Trying to Be Like Jesus’ for concert Steve Soelberg Ep. 179 Check out Jose Sarduy Keith Stubbs Ep. 20 YSA Conference aims to break 2 Guinness World Records Join us on Patreon! The rebranding of Later-day Saints as a Christian denomination How the church is helping those affected by the Maui wildfires …
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Olympics | Paris, France 26 July 2024 to 11 August 2024 Latter-day Saint Olympians talk about finding hope, strength in Jesus Christ Mantz, Rooks, Young and Corrigan Attended church locally in Paris 8/4 When asked about being an Olympian and his successes Mantz answers, “who am I? I am a child of God, a member of his church and a disciple of Jesus …
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Latter-day Saint Youth to Worship Christ Through Global Concert The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Update Preston Ward, the Longest Continually Running Unit of the Church Mormons are organizing for Harris — and they could swing the 2024 election Three Things Every Bishop Can Do to Help Rising Generation President Nelson’s 100th Birthday Celebration A…
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Saints who Sport Olympics | SLC | 2034 https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/first-presidency-statement-2034-winter-olympics?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss “We stand ready to support the 2034 Olympic Games in welcoming athletes, volunteers and visitors from around the world. The Church is committed to efforts that make Salt Lake a host ci…
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Church announces age-range changes for Young Single Adults Post Malone gets Book of Mormon for missionary at airport Elder Hyde’s Mom’s Instagram Utah Sperm Bank found Tim Ballard’s sperm on assistant’s skirt Utah could host the 2034 Olympics Sister Dennis to speak at BYUI Spring Commencement Former Mormon reveals shocking theory on why there are s…
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824 Hear Hymn – #1003 It is Well With My Soul
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Hymn Overview – #1003 It Is Well with My Soul Author: Horatio G. Spafford (1828-1888) First Line/Chorus: “When peace, like a river, attendeth my way, when sorrows like sea billows roll; whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say, It is well, it is well with my soul.” Historical Context: This hymn has not been a part of previous editions of the LDS…
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Saints who Sport NFL Zach Wilson just got engaged to his longtime girlfriend Zach Wilson is engaged! Nicolette Dellanno (22yo) Competing for starting QB on the Denver Broncos against Jared Stidham and Bo Nix NBA Utah Jazz: Why Jazz selected Kyle Filipowski in second round – Deseret News At 6-foot-11, Filipowski can dribble, pass, shoot, run either …
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Derek Porter hosts his first Music and the Spoke Word Hugh Grant gets creepy in new Heretic trailer Do you have mission stories you want to share? Contact@theculturalhall.com New allegations surface of federal violations in church’s stock portfolio Church purchased industrial property north of Miami Link between church tithes and nuclear weapons DA…
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Temple Dedications Cobán Guatemala Temple June 9th by Dale Renlund Really trying hard with Q’eqchi’ Touting a fulfillment of prophecy Dedicatory Prayer 4 Stakes, 4 districts Temple district (including Belize) Salta Argentina Temple June 16th, presided by Todd Christofferson Dedicatory Prayer 8 Stakes, 5 districts temple district (Including southern…
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What is the Utah Seal of Biliteracy? Let us know your thought? Contact@theculturalhall.com Matt Harris Ep. 817 Tabernacle Choir introduces new presenter of Music and the Spoken Word Let us know your random suggestions for Music and the Spoken Word contact@theculturalhall.com Elder McKay explains why the church bought the Kirtland Temple After 11 ye…
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Check out Taylor’s chains on YouTube Join us on Patreon! Let Richie know your thoughts at contact@theculturalhall.com Find out more about the Utah Area Genesis Group Church renovates Catholic school in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Church helping to combat anemia in Peru Former Utah Legislature settles with police 52 Churches in 52 Weeks on …
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Hymn Overview – #1005 His Eye Is on the Sparrow Listen to the Hymn Tabernacle Choir Version “Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered.” Matthew 10:29-31 Key Lines: “I sing because I’m happy, I sing because I’m free, for His eye is on …
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817 Second Class Saints with Matt Harris
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Dr. Matt Harris is a specialist in US history with a particular focus in religion and the law, church and state, American religious history, civil rights, and Mormon Studies. He received a BA and MA in history from Brigham Young University and an MPhil and PhD, also in history, from the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse U…
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Meagan Rainock (PhD, Sociology, Vanderbilt University) is a postdoctoral fellow in a joint appointment split between the Department of Medicine, Health, and Society at Vanderbilt and the Department of Behavioral Sciences at Fisk University. As a sociologist, she studies the identities, obstacles, and experiences of minorities as they navigate socia…
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Temple Dedications Puebla Mexico Temple – #191, Presided by Gerritt Gong on May 19th 20 stakes and 3 districts assigned to the temple district. First of 8 temples that will split up the Mexico City Temple district 14th of 25 in Mexico Dedicatory Prayer Reminiscences of temple trips to Mesa Arizona. Taylorsville Utah Temple – #192 Presided by Gerrit…
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Listen to the song Clair Crosby Version “For behold, I, God, have suffered these things for all, that they might not suffer if they would repent; But if they would not repent they must suffer even as I; Which suffering caused myself, even God, the greatest of all, to tremble because of pain, and to bleed at every pore, and to suffer both body and s…
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Elder Gong dedicates Taylorsville temple 13 new hymns available in Gospel Music app Chad Daybell sentenced Fertility doctor sued for using his own sperm Missionary charged with 3 felonies Elizabeth Smart, 20 years later Pick up “My Story” by Elizabeth Smart and Chris Stewart See BYU’s interactive Lego exhibit CES announces Religious Educators Confe…
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Listen to the Hymn “And behold, there shall a new star arise, such an one as ye never have beheld; and this also shall be a sign unto you. And behold this is not all, there shall be many signs and wonders in heaven. And it shall come to pass that ye shall all be amazed, and wonder, insomuch that ye shall fall to the earth.” Helaman 14:5–7 Composer:…
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Jeni Brockbank lives with her six children in Northern Utah. She delights in applying the gospel of Jesus Christ to everyday life, loves to floating on lazy rivers, snuggling her children, and having long lunches with amazing friends. Jeni loves the color red because it reminds her that she is individually important to her Heavenly Father. Buy the …
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The new batch of hymns for the LDS church in “Hymns for Home and Church” offers a rich blend of traditional favorites, newly composed pieces, and beloved classics, enhancing the spiritual and worship experience. Here are the highlights of the selected hymns **Come Thou Fountain of Every Blessing** – A cherished Christian hymn from 1758, greatly req…
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Show your love for the show on Patreon! Check out Hear Hymn Two women called to Primary General Advisory Council Helana Food Share receives $1.3 million donation from the church Why is Helena the capital of Montana? Why is Fillmore no longer the capital of Utah? Church responds to major flooding in Brazil Church to hold virtual devotional for indiv…
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Title and Number: “Amazing Grace,” Number to be assigned in the upcoming LDS hymnbook. First Line or Chorus: “Amazing grace! How sweet the sound / That saved a wretch like me!” Historical Context: “Amazing Grace,” one of the most recognized hymns globally, was penned by John Newton in 1772. Newton, a former slave trader who became an Anglican clerg…
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Roy A. Clouser is Emeritus Prof of Philosophy and Religion at The College of New Jersey. His BA in philosophy was from Gordon College (summa cum laude), and his BD in theology (summa cum laude) was from the Reformed Episcopal Seminary. He began graduate school at Harvard in the History and Philosophy of Religion, where most of his work was with Pau…
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Temple Dedications Urdaneta Philippines Temple – #190 Dedicated April 28, 2024 by Dallin Oaks Dedicatory Prayer 3rd Temple in Philippines – 13.5 years from announcement Church News Podcast & Article about their 2 years living in the Philippines All 3 first presidency have dedicated a temple this year. Temple Open House Beings Salta Argentina Temple…
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805 Hear Hymn – Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing
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Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing Overview Title: Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing Key Lines: “Come, Thou Fount of every blessing; Tune my heart to sing Thy grace.” Historical Context: This hymn was not in the original LDS hymnbook compiled by Emma Smith but has been included in various Christian hymnals since its creation. Written by Robert Robi…
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New Hymnbook Speculation: We only have confirmation of the Hymn “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing” as it was announced as being one of the first 12 hymns that will be coming to the Gospel Library in May 2024 Known Hymns: Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing Speculated Hymns: Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing Analysis of Hymns that were sung at teh 20…
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Ken Williams Ken is the author of several books, including 21 Days to Success through Networking, 21 Days to Success with LinkedIn, Marriage Advice to my Daughter, It’s a Conspiracy, his less-than-helpful grammar book, Irregardless, and Surviving the Boss from Hell. He is especially proud of his short book, The Chocolate Cake Phenomenon, which teac…
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Get your tickets to see Meghan the Mitch in Silent Sky Send your praise or rude comments to Richie at contact@theculturalhall.com Sign up for Informed Delivery Dunder Mifflin: Limitless paper for a paperless world Explosives used in Henderson church because suspect ‘thought it would be fun’ Member tools app launches version 5.0 Why did this Mormon …
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Temple Dedications Red Cliffs Utah Temple – #189 (#17 in Utah) Dedicated on March 24th by Henry B Erying His Great-grandfather, Henry Eyring settled in the region Dedicatory Prayer Open house was visited by 200,000 people (population of the county) 20 Stakes assigned to the Temple District (east of I-15) City with the oldest and newest temple (for …
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***Rebroadcast*** In Memoriam Episode 326 Melissa Inouye
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If you would like to donate to her family with costs associated with her illness and passing, visit their GO FUNDME. With her unique mix of humor and candor, empathy and idealism, Inouye draws upon her academic training in Chinese history and religious studies, her rich cultural heritage, her experiences raising a family in an international setting…
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798 David Ostler – Healing our Divides
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David B. Ostler has lived and served on four continents as a bishop, stake president, mission president, and director of a Church historical site and visitors' center. He wrote Bridges: Ministering to Those Who Question and Healing Our Divides: Answering the Savior’s Call to Become Peacemakers. He is a retired business executive who managed dom…
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Check out Thinking Women Ep. 435 Email Richie T. at contact@theculturalhall.com Click HERE to watch the 2024 Worldwide Relief Society Devotional Annette Dennis’ talk Accessing God’s Power Through Covenant Follow Church of Jesus Christ on Instagram New Utah State basketball coach Jerrod Calhoun BYU coach Mark Pope headed to Kentucky Email contact@th…
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Even in the Darkest Hour: Lament As a Path to God For many of us, faith and hard work are often seen as the keys to overcoming challenges. But what does it look like to stay faithful when “more faith” and “more work” do not make things better? What does one say when one cannot express praise? How do we maintain connection to God from within our pai…
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And It Was Very Good Ep. 333 Inside Out podcast with Jim Bennett and Ian Wilkes BYU Sports Nation podcast Inside Carolina: A UNC athletics podcast Escape from Germany TC Christensen Ep. 793 Join us on Patreon! David Archuleta’s “Hell Together” shares family’s post-Mormon journey David Archuteta article in People Magazine David Archuleta “Hell Toget…
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“Escape from Germany,” is the true recounting of a miraculous yet unsung WWII event, releasing in theaters April, 2024. Hitler’s army was rapidly closing borders in August of 1939 while eighty-five American missionaries were serving their church inside Germany. As the German military preparations escalated, word came to speedily move those LDS miss…
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792 AoN Nauvoo Kirtland and Jimmer Fredette
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Check out the Little Lessons Podcast Check out The Cultural Hall Holy Week episodes Check out our YouTube channel Email us at contact@theculturalhall.com Join us on Patreon! Influencer and mom of 8 “discontinuing” her marriage Find the Shaytards on Youtube Check out Under the Influence podcast Sister Ardeth Kapp passes at age 93 Church donates $7.3…
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791 President Nelson Announces 15 Temples April 2024
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New Temples April 2024 350 Temple OAC (A(nounced/Operation/Construction) Doubled the number of temples in 8 years 177 OAC 8 years ago Big cities that get more than 1-Brisbane, Houston Uturoa, French Polynesia 2nd in French Polynesia Papeete Tahiti in 83 30,000 Latter-day Saints in nearly 100 congregations in French Polynesia. Serving 2 stakes Chih…
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790 Scott Christopher – A Marvelous Work
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Scott Christopher is a veteran film, television, stage, and voice actor as well as an author, speaker, corporate trainer and lifelong humorist. Scott is currently the host of the exciting new series, “A Marvelous Work,” on the Scripture Central YouTube channel. He is the father of five, grandfather of two, and husband to one. They live in an empty …
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789 Easter Sunday Andrew Skinner and Kerry Muhlestein
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In this episode Andrew Skinner and Kerry Muhlestein discuss the events of Easter Sunday. They revel in the reality of the resurrection, and explore the profound witnesses we have of that blessed event. Find Kerry Muhlestein’s other TCH interviews and books here: Episode 407 & I Saw the Lord: Joseph’s First Vision Combined from Nine Accounts Episode…
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788 Holy Saturday Andrew Skinner and Kerry Muhlestein
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In this episode Andrew Skinner and Kerry Muhlestein discuss the events of Holy Saturday. They cover the burial of the Savior, and also the things we know He did while His body was in the tomb but His spirit was in the Spirit World. Find Kerry Muhlestein’s other TCH interviews and books here: Episode 407 & I Saw the Lord: Joseph’s First Vision Combi…
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787 Good Friday Andrew Skinner and Kerry Muhlestein
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In this episode Andrew Skinner and Kerry Muhlestein discuss the events of Good Friday. They talk about the Savior’s trials, and about His suffering on the cross, and His death. Find Kerry Muhlestein’s other TCH interviews and books here: Episode 407 & I Saw the Lord: Joseph’s First Vision Combined from Nine Accounts Episode 490 & God Will Prevail: …
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