This Week in Latter-days

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‘General Handbook’ gets updates — and condensed ‘Selections’ offering in some languages

Fortune.com features Cotopaxi co-founder’s ‘shocking’ decision to accept mission president assignment

President Nelson donates his medical journals to the University of Utah

Thai YSAs get early tour of new Bangkok temple — even ahead of media, special guests

First Presidency announces Manhattan New York Temple renovation plans, including rendering

Elder Bednar dedicates Joseph and Emma Smith’s Kirtland home

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Hosts: Tiffany & Jen Black

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Leaders update honor code and dress and grooming standards for Church schools

Sunday School general presidency shares changes to 2024 ‘Come, Follow Me’ during BYU Education Week

How did Latter-day Saint Kenneth Rooks finish at the world track championships?

Mental health professionals offer life help during young single adult conference

Missionary handbook updates include clarifications, answers to common questions from missionaries and their leaders

Calling all Latter-day Saint singers — how to apply and be a part of the new hymnbook

Former Congresswoman Mia Love shares cancer diagnosis and miracles of science and faith

Bodycam footage: Shanna Gardner, ex-wife of Microsoft exec Jared Bridegan arrested in front of kids - as photos of her emerge laughing on vacation five weeks after his murder

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This Week's Hosts: TWiM Sisters

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Mailbag:

MATT

It’s been a while since we recorded, and we did have some comments in the mailbag - there is one in particular we’d like to address quickly -  Some listeners disagreed with calling a death a little deal, I apologized offline for any pain we caused.

MELISSA

Should we give ourselves a name? What should we call ourselves? ChatGPT suggests, “The Beloved Brothers and Sisters” or “TWIM: Marvelous Siblings”

Quick Clips:

MATT (TEMPLES)

St. George temple open house / Feather River California temple open house (more) / Saratoga Springs temple dedicated

MELISSA

A typical day in the life of an apostle

MATT

South Korea Supreme Court Justice is LDS

MELISSA

President Oaks turns 91

MATT

Elder Soares speaks to missionaries in Brazil and speaks at Brazil conference

MELISSA

Church donates $44 million to end hunger

Food donations in 6 countries

MATT

New study estimates that 1.4 million people attend LDS church services each week. That is about 20% of US church members.

Famous Mormons: (MATT)

Which 1980s/1990s child TV star is a member of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?

Jason Bateman

Ricky Schroeder

Kirk Cameron

Big/Little/No Deal:

MELISSA

What President Freeman wishes for the Young Women of the Church

MATT

Supreme Court’s neutral stance on religion creates more chaos than clarity

MELISSA

Researchers studying intersection between LGBT+, Mental Health, & Religion

MATT

The holiest places in the world

MELISSA

Man faces felony charges after stealing chicken nuggets from LDS church

MATT

Did Joseph Smith plagiarize the Sermon on the Mount?

MELISSA

What happens to your church digital information when you die?

TWIM TAKES (MELISSA)

Should I send my child to church with a cellphone? (Related article)

Can we talk about Lori Vallow Daybell statements? TWIM sisters did this, but we would have a different take.

Mormons Doing Goodly: (MATT)

Frank Vandersloot and Melaleuca fund the largest firework show west of the Mississippi.

This Week in Mormon History: (MATT)

35 years ago today - 1988 Mid-August

100 millionth endowment performed for the dead.

50 years ago today - Aug 15, 1973 From Leonard Arrington

Elder Anderson came into my office for a few minutes this morning. He said that President [Heber J.] Grant told him that Joseph F. Smith told President Grant about an informal, friendly conversation he had in Independence with Joseph Smith III [RLDS President]. Joseph Smith III leaned over to President Smith and said, "You know, I wish I knew for sure which one of us is right," and President Joseph F. replied, "I thank the Lord that I do know which one is right."

85 years ago today - Aug 14, 1938

The first Deseret Industries store opens with its dual purposes of providing low-cost used items as well as employment for disabled and elderly persons. Orson H. Hewlett patterns this after Goodwill Industries.

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Wrangling over ‘Dark Skies,’ LDS temple, gets contentious at Wasatch County hearing

This Utah teen is really, really fast — and he’s dominating on ‘American Ninja Warrior’

Dallas Jenkins says ‘The Chosen’ season 4 will premiere in theaters. Here’s what we know

Tongan Latter-day Saint missionary dies at a hospital in the Philippines

Why Stay / Leave: To Follow the Higher Law

Three times the joy as triplet missionaries arrive home together

Teen dies while reading mission call in Provo, Utah

Why former ‘Studio C’ cast says new movie is the ‘Monty Python of the Oregon Trail’

Family of 19-year-old who died moments after reading his mission call says he was ‘always peaceful’

In the beginning, there was Barbie

‘Together in Christ’: The ‘unprecedented’ OneRepublic concert for young single adults

Church issues update on the health of Elder Jeffrey R. Holland

LDS Temple in Cody approved over objections

Family of Provo man shot by FBI says they ‘mourn the loss of a good and decent man’

Moment Utah man Craig Deleeuw Robertson's home is surrounded by FBI agents who hurled a smoke bomb before shooting him dead after he posted 'credible' Joe Biden death threats

‘That’s not the man I knew’: Neighbors describe Provo suspect killed by FBI

Appeals court reinstates James Huntsman’s lawsuit for return of tithing he paid as a Latter-day Saint

How hard is it to find a garment-friendly dress?

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New Young Women general presidency begins service

Church magazine subscriptions now available at no cost

Friend Magazine Special Edition

Irish Mormons face dwindling numbers, but researcher finds their community inspirational

President of Peru Joins Faith Leaders in Prayer

The British Pageant

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This Week's Hosts: Tiffany Hales & Sara Jorgensen

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Mormon Church Sues Cody Over Planning And Zoning Board’s Denial Of Temple Plan

Crumbl dismisses lawsuit against Crave; Dirty Dough suit still open

Senior Latter-day Saint missionary dies in car crash in Vanuatu

Don Aslett reflects on a long and storied career as Pocatello’s ‘professional cleaner’

Lori Daybell asks judge to prohibit Tammy Daybell’s aunt from speaking at sentencing

Idaho jury hits Bundy, defendants with tens of millions in damages in St. Luke’s lawsuit

When Ryan Hamilton was hit by a bus, he wanted it to be a tragedy. But really, it’s a comedy

Latter-day Saint returned missionary is ready to play pro basketball in Germany, become a father

Watch: An RM’s plan for disaster leads to national championship

Sheri Dew: A tribute to Sister Patricia T. Holland, a woman for the ages

Angel Studios has found a box office hit in ‘Sound of Freedom’

Latter-day Saints gather to remember the inspiring life of Sister Patricia Holland

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The Relief Society taught him to sew. Now he’s breaking into the NYC fashion world

A Utah teen had sex at school. Here’s why his Latter-day Saint parents sued the district — and lost.

Vacation Bible School for Mormons could, and probably should, become a thing

‘We all have a story,’ said Gail Miller, honoring ancestors and pioneers at This Is the Place Heritage Park devotional

Pioneers in our families: Finding strength in one’s ancestors

Meet Sarah Sun, Miss Utah 2023 and a Latter-day Saint convert committed to serving others

A guide to making funeral potatoes for Pioneer Day

Coke Zero vs. Diet Coke: What’s the difference? And which is better?

Will the actors strike impact ‘The Chosen’ season 4 release date?

The origins of Utah’s pink sugar cookie

Steve Young is moving to coaching

ESPN layoffs hit NFL coverage with Steve Young out

Two Latter-day Saint temples to start construction in the U.S. this October

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Quick Clips:

Making a meetinghouse into multi-person housing development (Melissa)

Cloudflare CEO says ‘exclusion’ culture hurts Utah’s tech state, but admits Mormon missionaries grow up to be great salespeople: ‘You’re selling the hardest thing in the world’ (Matt)

First FSY in Tanzania / FSY facility in Asia (Melissa)

Church restructuring in Australia to avoid tax problems (Matt)

Church seeking for members with music skills (Melissa)

Utah Area Presidency Letter directs stakes in Utah to encourage members to gain a greater appreciation for the Founding Fathers and the US Constitution. They promote materials from a non-profit that was founded by Republicans.  (Matt)

Nauvoo pageants? I thought this was over. (Melissa)

New lyrics to hymn ‘As Sisters in Zion’ (Matt)

Famous Mormons:

Which star of The Conners and Roseanne was raised LDS?

John Goodman

Roseanne Barr

Sara Gilbert

Big/Little/No Deal:

Utah man stabbed to death in Oregon defending friend against harassment. (Matt)

Latter-day Saint girl with cerebral palsy choreographed wheelchair dance to win national competition. Willa Mason is using her gifts and talents to bring more ‘sunshine into the world’ (Melissa)

The GOP has a glaring Mormon problem. This may be why the church recently issued a statement about political neutrality (Matt)

Utah’s Governor Cox on ‘Face the Nation’ (Melissa)

Utah Area YSA Conference (Matt)

New book by Robert Millet discusses overlooked aspects of priesthood blessings. (Melissa)

LDS Church announces three new missions in Africa. (Matt)

CONVERSATION??

How do you celebrate Pioneer Day (Melissa)

Trek (Melissa)

Mormons Doing Goodly:

Missionaries help out during a windstorm in Nauvoo. (Matt)

Members of the church helped clean up in Keokuk Iowa. (Matt)

This Week in Mormon History:

180 years ago this week, Joseph Smith told Emma about polygamy. She was not a fan of the idea.

190 years ago today - 1833. The July issue of the Evening and Morning Star contains a controversial article by W. W. Phelps quoting Missouri state law and constitution regarding freed blacks entering the state and freedom of religion.

45 years ago today - Jul 10, 1978: Ron [Walker of the church history department] said that Elder Hinckley could be a good champion for us [church historians] if he finally came to know us. He is the only one of the brethren, he said, who has a listed phone number. Because of that he receives many crank calls but feels he needs to do it. He feels at least one of the brethren should have a listed number so that people can find someone to "tell off" or to express their feelings to.

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Tiffany Hales interviews Hanna Seariac.

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Hanna's Bio

Perspective: Joseph Smith was on the frontier of the fight for religious freedom

Who is the real Brenda Wright Lafferty? What we miss when we don’t ask

A conversation with Mauli Bonner, the filmmaker behind ‘His Name Is Green Flake’

This Latter-day Saint historian left his faith. Here’s why he returned

Minerva Teichert: A pioneer in painting