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Joel Randall
Joel Randall

Joel Randall is a reporter with the Church News. He has worked as a writing/editing intern with the Liahona magazine, as assistant copy editor at the BYU–Idaho Scroll newspaper and as a freelance copy editor. Joel is the author of the self-published book "Study, Sleep, Repeat: 130 Tips to Schedule Your College Life." He was born in Arizona and graduated from Brigham Young University–Idaho with a degree in communication. Joel served a mission in the Peru Arequipa Mission from 2017 to 2019.


On this episode of the Church News podcast, Elder Mark A. Bragg discusses how tools, resources and growing interest in family history are helping connect families on both sides of the veil.

Idaho’s eighth house of the Lord will be dedicated the same day as the Managua Nicaragua Temple.

“This beautiful world is divine proof that we were never meant to stand still in any one phase of life.”

Sustained as a General Authority Seventy during April 2026 general conference, Elder Christian C. Chigbundu sees serving God as a privilege.

Elder Ronald A. Rasband, recognized for his “critical support” of Utah’s higher education institutions, invited graduates to “treat people with love.”

“World peace begins with individuals choosing to be peacemakers,” said President Alvin F. Meredith III in the college’s first devotional of spring semester 2026.

Blaine Maxfield, managing director of Welfare and Self-Reliance Services, speaks about the Caring for Those in Need 2025 report.

The Buenos Aires City Center Argentina Temple is one of seven in various stages in Argentina.

Here’s a first look at the second house of the Lord in Orange County, California.

The presidency reflects on counseling process, inspiration received and hope for the future, following the First Presidency announcement.

Sacred music teaches the gospel of Jesus Christ as well as strengthens and fortifies testimony.

Open house dates have also been announced for the Ephraim temple, to be dedicated Oct. 11.

Ground will be broken for the Springfield Missouri Temple the same day as the Missoula Montana Temple groundbreaking.

Also, interior photos have been released for the third house of the Lord in Oregon as open-house tours begin.

News of Washington’s seventh house of the Lord, announced by the First Presidency, was delivered by Elder Hugo E. Martínez.

Temples help Latter-day Saints “receive divine guidance and strength to overcome the challenges of this life,” said Elder Ciro Schmeil at the groundbreaking.

Hear each of the eight new General Authority Seventies and incoming Primary general presidency bear testimony of Jesus Christ.

Open house dates have also been released for the Managua Nicaragua, Miraflores Guatemala City Guatemala and Belo Horizonte Brazil temples.

The third house of the Lord in Montana will enter its construction phase in early June.

Interior and exterior photos have also been released for one of 14 houses of the Lord in the country, to be the sixth dedicated.

This episode features excerpts from each general conference address.

In the April 2026 general conference, Church leaders testified of Jesus Christ as the “True Vine,” “Repairer,” “Author and Finisher” of faith, the “Way,” “Personal Guide” and more.

“Reflect on the meaning of His divine names, and let Him restore peace to your soul,” said Elder Aaron T. Hall.

“Let us ... keep His commandments, use our moral agency wisely every day and prepare for His glorious return,” said Elder Chi Hong (Sam) Wong.

“As disciples of Jesus Christ, we rise with renewed determination to succor and care for those with whom we come in contact,” said Elder Gary E. Stevenson.

Members of the Church will sustain two new Apostles this April. Here are their thoughts on being lifelong witnesses of the Savior.

Hear how members of the Church can study the Old Testament more fully this year in life’s different scenarios.

As Holy Week begins, here’s how the grounds of the Salt Lake Temple highlight the life, ministry and teachings of Jesus Christ.

As Holy Week approaches, new statues in Salt Lake City’s Temple Square depict the Savior suffering in the Garden of Gethsemane and carrying His cross before the Crucifixion.

BYU professor Matthew Grey speaks about lessons during the Easter season from the Passover and the institution of the sacrament.