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Five years ago: President Nelson's #HearHim initiative

March 05, 2025 11:51 AM
On Feb. 26, 2020, President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints issued an invitation to the world; five years later, students at Brigham Young University are sharing how they acted on the prophet's challenge.
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Dean of Undergraduate Education speaks on navigating spiritual journeys

July 09, 2024 12:00 AM
Richard Gill, the dean of Undergraduate Education and the BYU Biology Department chair, gave a devotional counseling students on how to navigate their spiritual journeys on Tuesday, July 9.
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Church leaders share messages of hope and inspiration

April 07, 2024 12:00 AM
Thousands gathered at Temple Square to hear messages from leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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Jeffrey R. Holland called as Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve

November 17, 2023 12:00 AM
Jeffrey R. Holland has been called to serve as the Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, according to a statement made by the First Presidency of the Church.
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BREAKING NEWS: President Nelson not attending General Conference

September 28, 2023 12:00 AM
President Russell M. Nelson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, will not be attending the Saturday and Sunday sessions of the upcoming General Conference.
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Sister Patricia Terry Holland passes away at age 81

July 21, 2023 12:00 AM
After a life defined by service and love for the gospel, 81-year-old Sister Patricia Terry Holland, the wife of Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve, died Thursday, July 20, 2023, after a brief hospitalization.
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Gus Hart gives devotional of astronomical proportions

June 13, 2023 12:00 AM
BYU physics and astronomy professor Gus Hart pulled from his arsenal of scientific analogies and touching personal anecdotes to deliver a devotional on God's plans for His children and students' spiritual resiliency on June 13.
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An overview of Kevin J Worthen's nine-year tenure as BYU president

March 21, 2023 12:00 AM
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve and chair of the Board of Trustees executive committee announced C. Shane Reese as the 14th president of BYU during the devotional held on March 21. Here is a look at some of President Kevin J Worthen's major accomplishments during his nine-year tenure as BYU president.
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Elder Holland speaks to students in first 'Leading by Faith' conference

November 19, 2022 12:00 AM
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles spoke to BYU students, faculty and visitors in the Joseph Smith Building on Nov. 18.
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BYU accounting professor encourages students to ‘call out to God for deliverance’

October 04, 2022 12:00 AM
BYU professor Michael Drake, the K. Fred Skousen Professor of Accounting in the School of Accountancy at the BYU Marriott School of Business, spoke to BYU students on Oct. 4 and reminded them that deliverance will come.
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Leaders advise members to find happiness through trials in Saturday afternoon conference session

April 02, 2022 12:00 AM
Leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints counseled members on fostering and preserving happiness through challenging circumstances during the Saturday afternoon session of the 192nd Annual General Conference.
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Reverend Dr. Andrew Teal to speak in BYU forum address

October 26, 2021 12:00 AM
Reverend Dr. Andrew Teal, a chaplain, fellow and lecturer in theology at Pembroke College, Oxford University, will speak in a campus forum on Oct. 26.
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Lo que los líderes de la Iglesia dijeron sobre el COVID-19 durante la Conferencia General

April 06, 2020 12:00 AM
Traducido por Frankie Christianson y revisado por Calvin Westfall
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Students respond to President Nelson's social media posts about bicentennial of the First Vision

January 14, 2020 12:00 AM
Students responded to President Nelson's latest statement on social media about what he called the “not only memorable but also unforgettable” upcoming General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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Elder Holland to speak at BYU Women's Conference

January 10, 2020 12:00 AM
BYU Women's Conference announced Wednesday that Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles will be the concluding speaker at the 2020 Women's Conference. He will give his address on Friday, May 1 at 3:45 MDT in the Marriott Center.
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Annual Women's Conference 44 years in the making

May 01, 2019 12:00 AM
Women who attend BYU Women's Confrence are able to listen to speakers and participate in service projects that provide items to those in need around the world. (Savannah Hopkinson)
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Sister Craig encourages students to seize 'day of opportunity'

December 11, 2018 12:00 AM
Sister Michelle D. Craig discusses her time at BYU and encourages her audience to take advantage of a present 'day of opportunity' during a Dec. 11 devotional address. (Lexie Flickinger)
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Mormon culture influences mental illness trends among members

February 05, 2018 12:00 AM
According to an LDS member and a psychologist who treats LDS members, aspects of church culture worsen members' experiences with mental illnesses while church teachings and doctrines help. (Haley Mosher)
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