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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, assistant copy editor at the BYU–Idaho Scroll newspaper and freelance copy editor on Upwork.com. 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. He spends his free time playing Mario Kart and researching the etymologies of random words.


“True growth is a journey of consistent effort over years,” shared BYU–Hawaii President John S.K. Kauwe III at the semester’s first devotional.

In the weeks leading up to President Russell M. Nelson’s 100th birthday, readers shared how they’ve reached out to “the one,” or how they’ve been ministered to as “the one.”

The Church’s fourth set of 20 operating temples — from Bismarck North Dakota to Memphis Tennessee — came in span of 218 days in late 1999 through early 2000.

Church leaders continue to post on social media about President Russell M. Nelson’s 100th birthday invitation to reach out to “the one.”

President Russell M. Nelson turns 100 on Sept. 9, 2024; family and associates shared feelings about his century of love and service.

The Church’s third set of 20 operating temples — from Frankfurt and Hong Kong to Monticello and Colonia Juárez — came from 1987 to 1999 and included the first smaller temples based on a sketch by President Gordon B. Hinckley.

The Church News podcast features President Holland and guest host Sheri Dew talking about his responsibilities as acting president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, the joy of temple worship and Latter-day Saint youth.

Historian Richard E. Turley Jr., reflects on decades of leadership and service by President Russell M. Nelson ahead of his 100th birthday.

The Church's second set of 20 operating temples — from Atlanta and Dallas to Mexico City and Sydney — came in the mid-1980s and included the first temple behind the Iron Curtain and the first on the African continent.

Find deliverance through prayer, repentance, humility, covenants and faith, said presenter at BYU Education Week.

A missionary calling “allows you to go out to the world crying for help,” Elder W. Mark Bassett taught at the Provo Missionary Training Center.

Hear stories of faith that have guided the growth and success of BYU–Pathway Worldwide.

Brazil state’s second temple made possible by “the effort, faith and patience of many,” said Elder Ciro Schmeil at the groundbreaking.

The first 20 temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints span a timeline of more than a century and locations from the Americas and Europe to Asia and the South Pacific.

The Church News wants to hear from readers about how they’ve reached out to “the one,” or how they’ve been ministered to as “the one,” in recent weeks.

Joseph Grenny shares how tragedy within his own family helped him find ways for others to embrace accountability and how obeying promptings provides immediate and long-term blessings.

Church’s 2nd house of the Lord in Oklahoma to be built in state’s 2nd-largest city.

“I’m grateful to be a part of the onward movement of this Church and kingdom here upon the earth,” said Clyde J. Williams of the Church’s Correlation Department.

After being named editor of the Deseret News, Church News podcast host Sarah Jane Weaver shares her learnings from her work with Church News and passes the baton to new podcast host Jon Ryan Jensen.

"Jesus Christ and His teachings are the answer. Jesus Christ is your strength," Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf testifies in concluding devotional of 2024 Utah Area YSA Conference.

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

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.

Young Women general president Emily Belle Freeman gave the morning keynote on Aug. 2, while Elder Kyle S. McKay spoke in the afternoon.

“If you wanted to find Jesus Christ’s church on the earth today, you would look for a church that is taking the gospel to all nations,” said Elder Brent H. Nielson two days before becoming an emeritus General Authority Seventy.

President Randall discusses President Russell M. Nelson’s medical journals donation, the value of higher education and the benefit of the Church’s institute program.

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

The Colorado Denver North Mission’s 180 missionaries sang at an MLB game between the Colorado Rockies and the Boston Red Sox.

At Days of ’47 Sunrise Service, Elder Evan A. Schmutz offered five key principles that today’s Saints can learn from pioneers.

Latter-day Saint who works with the Church Correlation Department joins the Church News podcast to talk about teaching youth, writing curriculum and facing cancer.