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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.


In the 2026 Utah Area YSA Conference devotional on Sunday, Sept. 13, a panel of Church leaders and young adults discussed faith, agency and seeking divine strength to overcome trials.

Elizabeth and Giovanni Guanuna speak with Church News reporter Aimee Cobabe about their temple sealing and blessings from building their faith in Jesus Christ.

The Cincinnati Ohio Temple and La Paz Bolivia Temple, each to be the third in their state or country, will enter the construction phase this November.

The Knoxville Tennessee Temple and Smithfield Utah Temple will be dedicated next March and April, respectively.

“Their work in the temple will strengthen them and refine them spiritually,” said Elder Karl D. Hirst at the groundbreaking of Colorado’s fourth temple.

The first 1 million reservations were claimed within 24 hours. Additional free tickets can be reserved Sept. 15 and Oct. 1.

The ceremony will be held a month after ground is broken for another Peru temple.

Learn what positive outliers can teach about creating a better dating and marriage culture.

Interior and exterior photos have been released for Idaho’s eighth temple, ahead of its October dedication.

Here’s a first look at the Managua Nicaragua Temple — to be dedicated in October, following a September open house.

The state’s second temple will be a single-story structure of approximately 30,700 square feet.

With Iquitos located in the Amazon rainforest, this temple will be built in the world’s largest city unreachable by ground transportation.

See the site map of this future temple, one of nine Arizona temples in various stages.

Young Men and Young Women leaders share how new changes can create stronger disciples of Jesus Christ.

As public tours start, interior and exterior photos have been released for the only temple President Russell M. Nelson announced outside general conference.

“May the commencement of this work, even the softening of this soil this day, lead to the softening of many hearts,” said Elder Hutch U. Fale.

“Even amid uncertainty and loss, we observed hearts anchored in the Savior and strengthened by His promised peace,” said Elder Stevenson.

“You have shown love, genuine service and generosity to those who need it most, following the example and teachings of the Savior,” said Elder Juan Pablo Villar in a recent video.

“Have total confidence that Jesus Christ will always be your strength,” invited Bishop Sean Douglas at the Provo MTC.

Relief Society General President Camille N. Johnson says Church members “are committed to lifting and caring for all of God’s children.”

The Pago Pago American Samoa Temple was first announced in 1977, but the location was eventually changed. Now half a century later, it’s back and nearly complete.

Here’s a first look at the Miraflores Guatemala City Guatemala Temple as open-house tours begin.

The Vienna Austria Temple will enter its construction phase in October.

Interior and exterior photos have been released for Wyoming’s third temple, ahead of its October dedication.

The second temple in British Columbia “will bring a spirit of peace, devotion, compassion and joy into this community,” said Elder James E. Evanson at the groundbreaking.

The Tulsa Oklahoma Temple will bless the community and state, “helping people to feel the Holy Ghost in their life,” said Elder Pedro X. Larreal at groundbreaking.

Preserving vital records helps remember God’s children one by one, explained Elder Mark A. Bragg.

The Huntsville Alabama Temple will be “a house of peace, refuge, revelation and love for all who worship within its holy walls,” said Elder John D. Amos as temple enters construction phase.

Members of the Utah Area presidency and their wives taught young adults three focuses to have when “joyfully gathering Israel one by one in Christ.”