Today on the show, Jenny and Brandt talk about what it's like returning to church. There's also some news, like LGBTQ+ characters on BYUtv, an update on temples in Utah, and an update on steps to preserve the Minerva Teichert murals. All that plus more on the Report!

As always, today's show is brought to you by our friends at Signature Books. Check out their entire collection at SignatureBooks.com

 	BYUtv has a come to Jesus moment on LGBTQ characters (Now Toronto)
 	Response of the Church of Jesus Christ During Volcano Eruption in St Vincent (Church Newsroom)
 	The Latest News on Temple Reopenings (Church Newsroom)
 	Man who did original artwork for iconic CTR ring has died (Deseret News)
 	Sunday rally in Provo supports keeping Minerva Teichert murals in the Manti Temple (Daily Herald)
 	New organization launched to seek out LDS women to run for office (Daily Herald)
 	Mormon sex therapist faces discipline and possible expulsion from the LDS Church (Washington Post)
 	SUNSHINE: 

 	Jenny: Vaccine Dose #1 Yay!
 	Brandt: The joys of Magnesium and/or L-Theanine for sleep



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Brandt and Jenny return from break, but only briefly. Why we have been off for so long, what comes next, and when to expect more episodes of the MNR podcast inside!

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MNR 180: Pause for a Cause

Join, Jenny, John and Ben as they discuss D&C 67-70 in this week's Mormon News Report Come Follow Me discussion.

MNR 179 Come Follow Me (D&C 67-70)

Today on the show, we're signing yearbooks and telling each other we'll definitely hang over Summer Vacation. An odd Tweet from Brandt, MTC's reopening, and MORMON DATA. All that plus more on the Report!

As always, today's show is brought to you by our friends at Signature Books. Check out their entire collection at SignatureBooks.com

 	Missionary Training Centers to Resume Limited On-Site Training (Church Newsroom)
 	Provo Missionary Training Center Resumes In-Person Training (Church Newsroom)
 	Rising numbers of young adult Mormons in the US are gay, lesbian or bisexual (Jana Riess, Religion News Service)
 	Mesa Arizona Temple to Be Rededicated (Church Newsroom)
 	David Archuleta opens up about his struggle to come out (Good Morning America)
 	Andrew Garfield & Daisy Edgar-Jones To Star In Limited Series ‘Under The Banner Of Heaven’ For FX From Dustin Lance Black (Deadline Hollywood)
 	What golf legend Gary Player had to say about Elder Uchtdorf (KSL)
 	Here’s why James Huntsman may have filed his LDS tithing lawsuit in California (The Salt Lake Tribune)
 	Faith leaders say religious liberty is not synonymous with discrimination (Deseret News)
 	SUNSHINE: 

 	Jenny: watermelon. Cut it up and put it in the fridge. You’re welcome. + pride month kindnesses
 	Brandt: Harry Potter and the Outage of Power




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MNR 179: School’s Out For Summer

Today on the show, a new way to approach religious freedom, a new award, and the Mormon response to Juneteenth. All that plus more on the Report!

As always, today's show is brought to you by our friends at Signature Books. Check out their entire collection at SignatureBooks.com

 	‘Break down slavery!’ Joseph Smith’s contributions to American democracy (Deseret News)
 	Vandals Go On Rampage At West Jordan Church, $50,000 In Damages (KSL)
 	A Possibly Amended ‘The Book Of Mormon’ Announces November Broadway Return (Deadline Hollywood)
 	MHA Announces New Public History Award (Mormon History Association)
 	Tabernacle Choir Proceeds With 2022 Heritage Tour (Church Newsroom)
 	Dedication Date Announced for Pocatello Idaho Temple (Church Newsroom)
 	Prophet Receives Honorary Degree from the University of Utah (Church Newsroom)
 	“Oath of a Freeman” Forgery Acquired for the Grolier Club (Fine Books & Collections)
 	LDS Church welcome centers provide resources to immigrants, refugees (Daily Herald)
 	U.S. in a ‘perilous moment’ — Legal experts debate LDS leader Dallin Oaks’ talk on the Constitution (Salt Lake Tribune)
 	How Juneteenth brought together a southern Dallas church and the Latter-day Saints (Dallas Morning News)
 	What can America learn from the NAACP-Latter-day Saint relationship? (Deseret News)
 	SUNSHINE: 

 	Jenny: YW camp. And Seat Belts. And hbd Monica.

 	Brandt: Dogs and families




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MNR 178: Hot Dog Summer

Join, Jenny, John and Ben as they discuss D&C 64-66 in this week's Mormon News Report Come Follow Me discussion.

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