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Church News

Church News
The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints
Jesus Christ
Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints
Faith
Covenants
Russell M. Nelson
Brigham Young University
President Russell M. Nelson
Missionary Work
Peacemaking
Book Of Mormon
Service
Dallin H. Oaks
Discipleship
Doctrine and Covenants
General Conference
Sacred Music
Family
Personal Revelation
Joseph Smith

Experience behind-the-scenes stories and interviews relating to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Join Jon Ryan Jensen, editor of the Church News, and Church News reporter Mary Richards as they interview Church leaders, members who are making a difference, and writers from the Church News team.

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During the April 2026 general conference, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints reported 385,490 individuals were baptized in 2025. That historic number increased the Church’s total membership to 17,887,212, according to the annual statisti... more

Millions of individuals visit Temple Square in Salt Lake City each year. Many are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Many others come from around the world to see the 10-acre site of the Salt Lake Temple and other parts of th... more

Starting in September, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will again participate in three meetings on Sundays. After sacrament meeting, the second-hour will include two 25-minute blocks to ensure both Sunday School and then Re... more

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints work in nearly every profession imaginable. Some, including the two guests on this episode of the Church News podcast are professional athletes. But Kaden Bowler and Bronson Balholm play in a... more

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Recent Guests

Justin Dyer
Brigham Young University Professor of Religious Education; editor-in-chief of BYU Studies
BYU Studies / Brigham Young University
Episode: Examining religious activity data with Justin Dyer
Michael Hall
Artist creating Temple Square sculptures, focused on deity
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Episode: Sculpting a testimony with Michael Hall
David P. Homer
General Authority 70 and Executive Director of The Church's Priesthood and Family Department
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Episode: New Sunday schedule to help build disciples of Jesus Christ
Kaden Bowler
Banana Ball player (Loco Beach Coconuts)
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Episode: Banana Ball players say the Lord helps them ‘keep coming up to the next at-bat’
Bronson Balholm
Banana Ball player (Party Animals)
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Episode: Banana Ball players say the Lord helps them ‘keep coming up to the next at-bat’
Taylor Mammen
Pacific Palisades Ward Bishop
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Episode: ‘Beloved, familiar’ meetinghouse reopens after Southern California wildfire
Elder Mark A. Bragg
Church Leader featured on the podcast
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Episode: Elder Mark A. Bragg on how temple and family history unify families in Christ
Blaine Maxfield
Managing Director of Welfare and Self-Reliance Services
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Episode: The global and individual impact of caring for those in need in 2025
Kathleen F. Kelly
Sister Kathleen F. Kelly, Primary General Advisory Council
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Episode: The power of Primary music, with Sister Kathleen F. Kelly and Ryan Eggett

Hosts

Mary Richards
Host and Church News reporter; host of the Church News podcast
Jon Ryan Jensen
Host of The Church News podcast; Editor/Reporter for Church News

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • Favorite !

    I follow several LDS podcasts and this one is my favorite! Very timely, relevant, and focused on the content vs fluff

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chelseamckell
    United States4 months ago
  • HOST VOICE LOUD

    All good except the quality of Jon Ryan Jensen’s voice which is reedy, louder than other voices and thus off putting

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    RUSTYBICE
    United States7 months ago
  • Uplifting

    Play this podcast! It’s great

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Grootsmi
    United Statesa year ago
  • Excellent podcast

    Highly uplifting content; I especially love the content from our dear Prophet and Apostles

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Job1234567809
    United Statesa year ago
  • High quality podcast with good production quality on information concerning The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

    Podcast Addict
    5
    ArukoSedai
    a year ago

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Banana Ball players say the Lord helps them ‘keep coming up to the next at-bat’
Q: What does faith and your church involvement look like when you're traveling and playing Banana Ball across the country?
Both guests discuss how faith guides their actions on and off the field, including testimonies, scripture-based motivations, and encouragement of fans to feel seen and supported.
Banana Ball players say the Lord helps them ‘keep coming up to the next at-bat’
Q: I'd love to know from each of you how you got your start in baseball first and then we'll get to what's happened and developed in your personal lives since then.
They describe long-standing love for baseball rooted in family, with early memories, parental influence, and a shared passion that grew into professional paths and church-centered values.
Elder Mark A. Bragg on how temple and family history unify families in Christ
Q: Tell me more about this idea of getting the youth involved. How do we make it more engaging?
By leveraging tools like Ordinances Ready, involving youth in temple work early, and providing clear, simple pathways for them to find ancestors and perform baptisms and other ordinances.
How Passover, Easter and the sacrament bring hope and increase faith
Q: How has your study of all of these things and that history helped you build faith in him?
Understanding the historical context enriches faith by adding texture and symbolic meaning to scripture, helping connect personal deliverance with God's overarching redemptive story.
Young adults 'part of something historic' as institute celebrates 100 years
Q: Let's talk a little bit about the history. We're in the 100th year. Tell me about how Institutes of Religion began and why.
Institutes began in 1926 in Moscow, Idaho, when Wiley Sessions was asked to start the first Institute to balance academic study with religious education. The program expanded to Pocatello and Logan, Utah, and proliferated in the western U.S. during the 1970s, spreading wherever the church was organized. The centennial year marks a moment to reflect on that growth and to continue helping young adults study the gospel alongside their academics.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Church News

What is Church News about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A faith-focused interview show centered on The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, featuring conversations with church leaders, members making a difference, and Church News writers. Episodes cover leadership updates, temple and family history, scripture study resources, youth and young adult programs, and current church initiatives, often weaving in personal stories and practical guidance for wards, families, and individual members. The show tends to pair in-depth theological context with real-world applications, highlighting community impact, faith in daily life, and contemporary church events in a personal, accessible format. A standout element is the breadth of guests, from General Authorities to educators and athletes, all shar... more

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Recent guests on Church News include:

1. Justin Dyer
2. Michael Hall
3. David P. Homer
4. Kaden Bowler
5. Bronson Balholm
6. Taylor Mammen
7. Elder Mark A. Bragg
8. Blaine Maxfield

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