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Joe Wirthlin
Joe Wirthlin

Joe Wirthlin is an intern working with the Church News. He has worked as a student reporter and newsletter editor with the Daily Universe and as a research assistant at Brigham Young University. He was born in Massachusetts and graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in journalism. Joe served as a missionary in the Arizona Mesa Mission from 2018 to 2020. He spends his free time reading and enjoys spending time outdoors.


During Aug. 25-31, historian Richard E. Turley Jr. spoke on the Church News podcast about the legacy of President Russell M. Nelson, President Holland talked about the gospel of Jesus Christ and life’s challenges, plus eight more stories.

Amos Makulu walked across Tanzania to be baptized as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Now in New York, he is instrumental in creating a Swahili-speaking branch.

During Aug. Aug. 18-24, President Jeffery R. Holland taught about the importance of wearing the garment, it's the 10th anniversary of Elder Bednar's invitation to share goodness online, Elder Andersen and other leaders speak at BYU Education Week, plus six more stories.

The Young Men and Young Women general presidencies spoke at BYU Education Week about learning to live in higher and holier ways through the "For the Strength of Youth" guide.

Church members on the Maple Valley, Washington, orienteering team and their parents share how their love of their sport has helped them develop their testimony in Jesus Christ.

During Aug. 11-18, the Church News reported on Elder Renlund’s teachings at the YSA event, followed up on President Nelson’s invitation to reach out to the one, plus seven other stories.

During Aug. 4-10, the Church News reported on President Nelson’s birthday celebration plans, Elder Uchtdorf talked about his perspective on the restored gospel of Jesus Christ, Elder Stevenson threw the first pitch in a Royals game, plus six more stories.

After living in the same apartment and working together as young missionaries in 1995, two fathers reconnect as their sons serve together as missionaries in Tanzania.

Thousands of young single adults gathered in Salt Lake City to meet new friends, develop new skills and learn more about Jesus Christ.

During July 29-Aug. 4, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released four chapters in a new manual of teachings of President Russell M. Nelson, plus eight other stories.

Saturday, Aug. 3 classes covered spiritual growth, emotional wellness, personal development and temporal well-being

Elder Kevin W. Pearson encouraged developing spiritual senses, while Sharon Eubank spoke on finding new ways to serve at the young single adult conference on Aug. 3.

Friday, Aug. 2, classes covered spiritual growth, emotional wellness, personal development and temporal well-being.

Activities of the 2024 Utah Area YSA Conference included breaking two Guinness World Records.

A variety of free, local events took place between Logan and St. George, Utah, from July 26-27.

During July 22-28, the First Presidency released a statement on the 2034 Winter Olympics, four apostles testified of Christ, plus five more stories.

Local Church members shared their creations during the 2024 Float Preview Party held before the parade.

During July 15-21, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced an age-designation change for young single adults, Elder Christofferson spoke on renewing acquaintances in Argentina, plus seven more stories.

Interfaith and community leaders in Ghana met with Church leaders and members to strengthen connections within communities and share testimonies of Christ.

Elder Alfred Kyungu represented the Church at ceremonies held in the Ivory Coast thanking the Church for their donations to children and communities.

During July 7-13, the Church News podcast highlights the 2024 Seminar for New Mission Leaders, Elder Stevenson spoke about family history, plus seven more stories.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints donated funds to help with repairs after an earthquake damaged historical and sacred Japanese sites.

Middle and high school students in the St. Johns Legacy Leadership Clubs create more than 300 hygiene kits for people in need in the months leading up to Christmas 2023.

Sunday School General President Mark L. Pace taught missionaries about the importance of prayer, both in the lives of missionaries and in the lives of those they teach.

During June 30-July 6, Elder Matthew Holland spoke at the Freedom Festival in Provo, Utah, updates about 4 temples were released, plus 7 more stories.

During June 23-29, Elder Uchtdorf teaches of Christ, Elder Christofferson shares testimony, Relief Society presidency talks on global initiative, plus six more stories.

More than 300 volunteers from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Lazera Ministries and Good360 distributed donations to approximately 7,700 people.

A month after tornadoes caused destruction and devastation, Latter-day Saints living in Texas and Missouri have rallied through selfless service.

During June 16-22, Church News shared highlights from the new mission leaders seminar, two Apostles dedicated temples, and seven more stories.

Two church communities in Rowlett, Texas, came together to serve others via their common belief in Jesus Christ.