# latter-day saint (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover latter-day saint. Page: Feed: --- ## [Becoming Catholic: I went from an ‘emphasis on obedience’ to a ‘state of grace,’ says former Latter-day Saint](https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/08/22/becoming-catholic-utahns-share/) _2026-08-22 · Dylan Eubank · Religion_ Thousands of Americans — and hundreds of Utahns — convert to Catholicism every year. Learn what it takes to join the world's largest religious denomination and why so many find a spiritual home within it. ## [LDS students at Dallin Oaks’ alma mater tackle LGBTQ+ issues, gender and more in new journal](https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/08/22/lds-students-dallin-oaks-alma/) _2026-08-22 · Tamarra Kemsley · Religion_ Latter-day Saint students at the University of Chicago are banding together, tackling tough issues, publishing a new journal and showcasing the diversity within the faith. ## [What Clients Hear in Therapy](https://publicsquaremag.org/health/mental-health/therapist-bias-shapes-therapy-room/) _2026-08-21 · C.D. Cunningham · Public Square Magazine_ Vulnerable clients may hear endorsement where therapists believe they are merely facilitating self-discovery. The post What Clients Hear in Therapy appeared first on Public Square Magazine . ## [If Jesus showed up today, would he play the guitar?](https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/08/21/evolution-church-music-if-jesus/) _2026-08-21 · Bob Smietana | Religion News Service · Religion_ A look at the theology, money and music reshaping how Americans worship and experience God. ## [Eli McCann: In a poor village, an LDS missionary encounters the ‘best people’ he has ever met](https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/08/21/eli-mccann-recalls-endearing/) _2026-08-21 · Eli McCann | Special to The Tribune · Religion_ Our Tribune guest columnist recalls the trips he would make as an LDS missionary to the "village people" in a poor Ukrainian town. ## [How the LDS Church’s rebrand could end up sinking its legal case against ‘Mormon Stories’](https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/08/21/can-lds-church-police-use-mormon/) _2026-08-21 · Tamarra Kemsley, David Noyce · Religion_ Answered — your questions about trademark and copyright law in the case against John Dehlin’s “Mormon Stories.” ## [We’re not trying to silence John Dehlin’s ‘Mormon Stories,’ LDS Church insists in new court filing](https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/08/20/lds-church-rejects-notion-its-case/) _2026-08-20 · Tamarra Kemsley · Religion_ The LDS Church is emphatic that its case against John Dehlin's "Mormon Stories" is about eliminating confusion, not the podcaster's dissent. ## [New attractions are coming to one of Utah’s most popular tourist spots](https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/08/21/lds-temple-square-feature-new/) _2026-08-20 · Dylan Eubank · Religion_ The LDS Church's Temple Square will feature new guest experiences before, during and after next year's Salt Lake Temple open house. ## [Latest from Mormon Land: The kinder, gentler Brigham Young; a look at Irish Latter-day Saints](https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/08/20/lds-news-kinder-gentler-brigham/) _2026-08-20 · David Noyce, Dylan Eubank · Religion_ Mormon pioneer-prophet Brigham Young had reputation for leading with an iron fist, but a Latter-day Saint historian says his private character reveals a softer side. ## [Who Told You That You Were Naked?](https://publicsquaremag.org/sexuality-family/identity/body-shame-christian-self/) _2026-08-19 · Yohan Delton · Public Square Magazine_ The body is neither an enemy nor a blank canvas; it is a divine gift whose meaning unfolds through covenant. The post Who Told You That You Were Naked? appeared first on Public Square Magazine . ## [Stocks ranked by what execs say (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/9h3CbVN80lNx) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Evidence-backed watchlists from earnings calls and filings, cited to real transcripts—not guesses. ## [‘Mormon Land’: The LDS Church’s retention rate hasn’t ‘bottomed out’ yet, says researcher](https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/08/19/mormon-land-podcast-lds-churchs/) _2026-08-19 · David Noyce, Peggy Fletcher Stack · Religion_ On this week's show, Religion News Service columnist Jana Riess discusses the retention problem facing the LDS Church and why more Latter-day Saint women, especially younger ones, struggle to stay in the fold. ## [‘As a sister who is not yet married,’ LDS women’s leader encourages young single adults to care for one another](https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/08/18/lds-womens-leader-who-is-single/) _2026-08-18 · Dylan Eubank · Religion_ The Utah Area YSA Conference drew thousands to play games, attend concerts, perform service, meet fellow members, and hear religious messages — like this one from Kristin Yee of the faith's Relief Society General Presidency. ## [For Latter-day Saints, the retention decline is more than a people problem](https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/08/18/what-does-falling-retention-say/) _2026-08-18 · Tamarra Kemsley · Religion_ For years, Latter-day Saints viewed the faith’s growth as a sign of God’s favor. What does it mean as retention rates slip? ## [The Social Health Case for Religion](https://publicsquaremag.org/health/the-social-health-religion-and-relationships/) _2026-08-17 · Loren Marks · Public Square Magazine_ The strongest studies connect religious participation with lower crime, stronger marriages, social support, and less addiction. The post The Social Health Case for Religion appeared first on Public Square Magazine . ## [Dallin Oaks caps his first international trip as LDS president with a religious rite he has performed before](https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/08/16/dallin-oaks-first-international/) _2026-08-16 · David Noyce · Religion_ LDS Church President Dallin H. Oaks dedicated Brazil's Belo Horizonte Temple in his first international trip as head of the global faith. Meanwhile, in Ohio, apostle David Bednar dedicated a brand-new temple not far from the church's first one. ## [An ancient religion is taking root and moving into new digs in southern Utah](https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/08/16/eastern-orthodox-church-is-growing/) _2026-08-16 · Mark Eddington · Religion_ This Eastern Orthodox congregation is growing in southern Utah and building a larger worship space. ## [We asked what question should be added to LDS temple recommend interviews. Here’s what you said.](https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/08/15/lds-temple-recommend-interviews/) _2026-08-15 · Peggy Fletcher Stack · Religion_ Latter-day Saints must answer a set of questions to obtain a temple recommend to enter the faith's temples. We asked members and other readers what question(s) they would like to add to reflect today's world. Here's a sample of the hundreds of responses we received. ## [Exclusive book excerpt: Why Latter-day Saints — and everyone — should show empathy](https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/08/14/lds-writer-why-mourning-with/) _2026-08-14 · Natalie Brown | Special to The Tribune · Religion_ In this excerpt from her new book, “After Happiness: Living with Faith in a Time of Crisis,” Tribune guest columnist Natalie Brown explores how empathy and mourning with others can transform us and society. ## [New Latter-day Saint Sunday Schedule Explained](https://publicsquaremag.org/bulletin/new-latter-day-saint-sunday-schedule/) _2026-08-14 · Amanda Freebairn · Public Square Magazine_ Shorter Sunday classes can deepen gospel learning when members prepare beforehand and teachers focus on what matters most. The post New Latter-day Saint Sunday Schedule Explained appeared first on Public Square Magazine . ## [Who Pays Latter-day Saint Influencers?](https://publicsquaremag.org/media-education/social-media/who-pays-latter-day-saint-influencers/) _2026-08-13 · C.D. Cunningham · Public Square Magazine_ Bloomberg assembles real facts into a misleading frame, turning ordinary media work into evidence of covert religious influence. The post Who Pays Latter-day Saint Influencers? appeared first on Public Square Magazine . ## [Watch chovy live code (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/q9hmkKgPJ55i) _2026-08-13 · **Sponsored**_ Join Mosh Coding streams with collaborative screen sharing and remote control, open source. ## [Parenting with Prayer](https://publicsquaremag.org/sexuality-family/parenting/prayer-and-parenting/) _2026-08-12 · Sherene Van Dyke · Public Square Magazine_ Prayer does not always remove parenting trials, but it can change the parent who must meet them with faith and patience. The post Parenting with Prayer appeared first on Public Square Magazine . ## [The Physical Health Case for Religion](https://publicsquaremag.org/health/religion-and-physical-health/) _2026-08-10 · Loren Marks · Public Square Magazine_ The strongest research links sustained religious participation with better physical health and longer life. The post The Physical Health Case for Religion appeared first on Public Square Magazine . ## [The Moral Power of Children’s Films](https://publicsquaremag.org/media-education/the-moral-power-of-childrens-films/) _2026-08-07 · C.D. Cunningham · Public Square Magazine_ Family films shape children long after the credits roll. These overlooked treasures teach sacrifice, mercy, courage, and service. The post The Moral Power of Children’s Films appeared first on Public Square Magazine . ## [The Faith-Friendly Workplace](https://publicsquaremag.org/faith/the-faith-friendly-workplace/) _2026-08-05 · Fábio Ferreira Nascimento · Public Square Magazine_ Faith-oriented employee groups help corporations protect conscience, reduce friction, and practice principled pluralism. The post The Faith-Friendly Workplace appeared first on Public Square Magazine . ## [The Mental Health Case for Religion](https://publicsquaremag.org/health/mental-health/the-mental-health-case-for-religion/) _2026-08-03 · Loren Marks · Public Square Magazine_ The strongest mental health research connects sustained religious participation with healthier coping and well-being. The post The Mental Health Case for Religion appeared first on Public Square Magazine . ## [Whose Religious Freedom?](https://publicsquaremag.org/politics-law/religious-freedom/church-religious-freedom-record/) _2026-07-31 · Anna Bryner · Public Square Magazine_ Critics overlook decades of legal advocacy and global dialogue supporting believers far beyond the Church’s own membership. The post Whose Religious Freedom? appeared first on Public Square Magazine .