This Week in Latter-days
Weekly recap podcast covering the biggest news, headlines, and culture stories involving The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, with clear context and thoughtful Latter-day Saint–focused commentary.
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8/8 – The Chibota Era
News: Meet the new general primary presidency https://www.deseret.com/faith/2026/08/05/new-primary-general-presidency-2026-church-of- jesus-christ/ Relief Society gave away some money https://www.deseret.com/faith/2026/08/07/relief-society-announces-new-international-aid- donation/ No more Flag Tags https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/08/04/about-lds-temple-square/ New Videos for upcoming 2 nd…
8/1 – Women Burning Down Our Chapels
7/25 – The Pioneer Day Episode (Singing Included)
A Short Stay in Hell – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Short_Stay_in_Hell Gospel Teaching: Strengthening gospel teaching through teacher council meetings – https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/strengthening-gospel-teaching-through-teacher-council-meetings Sunday Class Changes to Connect Home-Centered Gospel Learning with Church Meetings –…
7/18 – 88,500 Missionaries, 1 Swifty Wedding
7/11 – Religious Liberty Fades by 2046
1. First Presidency's unified fast — Church News invitation (July 2) https://www.thechurchnews.com/members/2026/07/02/invitation-to-unified-fast-for-religious-liberty-on-sunday-july-5/ 2. First Presidency's unified fast — Church News Week in Review (July 5) https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2026/07/05/week-in-review-first-presidency-invites-all-to-participate-in-a-united-fast/ 3. Andy Reid…
6/27 – But, Are You Wearing Your Garments?
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMQgvXGJUb3/ https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/video/2018-12-1400-what-are-temple-garments?lang=eng https://www.reddit.com/r/mormon/comments/1necpuh/new_garment_controversy_i_would_really_like_a/ https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2024/10/24/will-sleeveless-lds-garments-end/ https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMQgvXGJUb3/ (second occurrence)…
6/20 – Rasband Debunks!
1. Are we Christians? Glen Beck called the president, Hegseth removed the Christian designation ? What does it mean to be a Christian? ? A military Chaplin weighs in: https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/06/14/lds-may-be-missing-bigger-issue/ ? Can we all get a long? https://www.deseret.com/faith/2026/06/16/dont-be-a-jerk-about-religion-religious- freedom-byu/ 2. Church historian issues an apology…
6/13 – Andy Reid: The Coach at Temple Square
1. Charlie Bird Wants a Child – https://thecougarchronicle.com/article/charlie-bird-surrogacy-why-children-need-a-mother 2. A new hour-long, gospel workshop video – https://www.abc4.com/news/religion/lds-church-ai-use-god-relationships/ 3. Andy Reid and America 250 – https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/tabernacle-choir-to-mark-us-250th-anniversary 4. Opinion: Moving from a…
6/6 – News Flash: The Church of Jesus Christ is Actually Christian
5/30 – It’s Constitution Sunday!
5/23 – Brother Banana Baseball
Read Story of Henry B. Eyring https://tetonletters.substack.com/p/henry-b-eyring-and-the-hill-that?utm_source=post-email- title&publication_id=8019896&post_id=197980102&utm_campaign=email-post- title&isFreemail=true&r=8cvhhx&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email https://tetonletters.substack.com/p/why-these-letters…
5/16 – Keyhole to the Holy of Holies
Temple Announced in Otavalo, Ecuador https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/new-temple-otavalo-ecuador Photo of rarely-seen “Holy of Holies” released by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints https://www.abc4.com/news/religion/lds-church-holy-of-holies/ Related: Salt Lake Temple Square much more “Christ” centered…
5/9 – Mother’s Day at Church
News: 5 th Sunday and the Constitution https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/2026/05/05/church-provides-discussion-guide- resources-5th-sunday-lesson-religious-freedom/ Sending in letter of support https://www.sltrib.com/news/2026/05/08/utah-county-prosecutors-alerted/ New TABCATS Album https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/2026/05/08/tabernacle-choir-orchestra-album-this-…
4/25 – Young Women Names!
4/18 – The Temple Square App
News: Temple Square: https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/04/14/see-inside-lds-temple-square/ There is an App for that https://www.ldsdaily.com/church-lds/new-temple-square-app-website-visitors-center/ TABCATS- Taking the show on the Road https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/2026/04/14/tabernacle-choir-orchestra-hollywood- bowl-california-tickets-june-2026/ We don’t know if anyone else has a…
4/11 – Six Months of EASTER!
The Great 8 – https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/04/07/gordon-monson-ranks-great-eight/ Man arrested for stripping in Utah Mormon church – https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/man-arrested-stripping-utah-mormon-church-b2952429.html New Primary General Presidency Called at the April 2026 General Conference –…
4/3 – This Episode is 25 Minutes Long, So Don’t Linger in the Hallway
Kurt Francom is joined by Richie from ?@TheCulturalHall? and Pastor Jeff from ?@HelloSaints? 1. Church of Jesus Christ announces new Sunday meeting schedule https://www.ksl.com/article/51475230/church-of-jesus-christ-announces-new-sunday-meeting-schedule 2. Over a thousand people join Lindon Palm Sunday walk https://www.ksl.com/article/51474714/over-a-thousand-people-join-lindon-palm-sunday-walk…
3/28 – God Will Not Be TikToked
News: Influencers Taylor Frankie Paul the Bachelorette: https://www.npr.org/2026/03/20/nx-s1-5754587/bachelorette-canceled-taylor-frankie-paul- mormon-wives The opposite of TFP https://www.deseret.com/faith/2026/03/28/lds-influencer-mormon-faith/ Staying on influencers…..Emily Jackson had a face procedure and you can follow her progression on Instagram, Co2 laser resurfacing. CO2 (carbon dioxide)…
3/21 – Sister Sunday School
News: Handbook updates, and there is a BIGGIE https://www.thechurchnews.com/members/2026/03/18/general-handbook-update-ordinances- covenants-ward-sunday-school-presidencies/ Temple news, new exhibit at the church history museum https://www.thechurchnews.com/members/2026/03/19/firm-foundation-church-history-museum- exhibit-salt-lake-temple/ Temple News, SCL temple to be open on Sunday…
3/14 – A Solemn Assembly General Conference
Jasmin Rappleye: https://www.instagram.com/jasminrappleye/ Art Olivas: https://www.instagram.com/artolivas1/ The Church’s 2025 Caring Report Shows Global Relief and Service to Millions https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/caring-report-2025-church-jesus-christ-latter-day-saints[newsroom.churchofjesuschrist]? The First Presidency Appoints New Commissioner for the Church Educational…
3/7 – You Don’t Love Elder Cook’s Talks?
Here are the top four vote-getters of notable Latter-day Saints — from outside the ranks of the church’s general authorities and officers — whom you would like to have speak at next month’s General Conference? https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/02/26/hows-this-lds-conference-speakers/ New “Greater Love” Easter video celebrates Jesus Christ’s love for “you”?…
2/28 – Welcome to BYU… JUST KIDDING!
New Hymns Releases, old hymns with new updates https://www.ldsdaily.com/church-lds/12-new-hymns-released-beloved-primary-song-gets-an- update/ Preparing missionaries https://www.ldsdaily.com/world/missionary-mental-health-latter-day-saint-psychiatrist/ Garment History https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/02/22/researchers-discuss-evolution-lds/ Sex, let's talk sex, everyone is.…
2/21 – David Archuleta Book Club
2/14 – New Apostle Just Dropped
2/7 – We’re Not Mormon, We Own Mormon
Follow https://www.instagram.com/sistaaquino/?hl=en or @sistaaquino LDS Church Pledges Major Support for 2034 Utah Winter Olympics https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/2026/02/03/church-jesus-christ-pledges-significant-financial-support-use-property-volunteers-2034-utah-olympics-paralympics? BYU Coach Responds to Anti-Mormon Chants at Oklahoma State…
1/31 – Pres. Oaks Returning to BYU
1/24 – The Salt Lake Temple Emerges
1/17 – Can Missionaries Unlock Their Hearts?
Follow Art: https://www.instagram.com/artolivas1/?hl=en What President Oaks says about mission age change for young women and the nature of future temple announcements https://www.deseret.com/faith/2026/01/11/president-dallin-h-oaks-feels-responsibility-of-mantel-of-prophet-burley-idaho/? Funeral for victim of LDS Church shooting in Salt Lake City moved due to safety concerns…
1/10 – Pres. Uchtdorf is How Old?
New acting president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles https://www.deseret.com/faith/2026/01/08/president-dieter-f-uchtdorf-named-new-acting-president-of-the-quorum-the-twelve-apostles/? President Jeffrey R. Holland funeral services https://www.deseret.com/faith/2025/12/31/jeffrey-r-holland-funeral-apostle-church-jesus-christ/? President Jeffrey R. Holland laid to rest in St. George, Utah on…
1/3 – Farewell Elder Holland
Here is each link in the format you requested: article title – URL. President Jeffrey R. Holland dies at age 85 – https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2025/12/27/president-jeffrey-r-holland-dies-at-age-85/? LDS Church President Dallin Oaks? Here’s who could be the next Latter-day Saint apostle – https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/12/28/lds-church-president-dallin-oaks/? Gordon Monson: Who’s the…
This Year in Mormons – 2025
12/20 – New Hosiery Revelation
12/13 – Kirkland Style Elders Quorum
New YM Advisory Council https://www.deseret.com/faith/2025/12/10/outdoor-boys-luke-nichols-church-jesus-christ-latter- day-saints-young-men-advisory-council/ BYU Pop Tart bound https://www.deseret.com/sports/2025/12/10/byu-football-bowl-game-georgia-tech-jackets- cougars-pop-tarts/ Ice Cream diplomacy https://www.deseret.com/faith/2025/12/04/byu-football-ice-cream-diplomacy-visiting-fans-…
12/6 – Giving Machine Cheat Code: 777
Art Olivas (@artolivas1) - Instagram profile: https://www.instagram.com/artolivas1/ Why one-year missions for star BYU athletes?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqxEIjZ0F4M&list=PLh3NNe3cO5UDQReJYdiMzBz3CyAaTdhpB BREAKING: Kalani Sitake STAYING at BYU After Penn State Pursuit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1L54lRv9qPY? BYU football: Best story of the 2025 college football season:…
11/29 – BYU Sports Mormon Moment
11/22 – She’s 18, Going on…A MISSION!
11/8 – The Frenchman Apostle
On Planks & Pieces https://youtu.be/ykrL-ReT8kw?si=bbWkJDNTu0zq4i_v Doctrine & Governance https://www.youtube.com/@DoctrineAndGovernance
11/1 – The Day The Garments Dropped
10/25 – 55 New Missions!
10/18 – Dallin is Short for Dallas
10/11 – New Prophet at 10 AM
10/3 – General Conference Pre-Game Show
Our Prophet & Michigan Saints
9/27 – The Garment Rush is Coming!
9/20 – What Can’t Pres. Nelson Do?
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