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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.


Elder Christofferson and Elder Gilbert discuss the Church’s ongoing commitment to both spiritual and educational growth among the rising generation.

The third house of the Lord in Florida reminds Latter-day Saints they can find Jesus Christ in the temple.

The Tallahassee Florida Temple, to be dedicated Dec. 8, comes after a century and a half of perseverance, faith and service.

See quotes, summaries, videos and other resources on October 2024 general conference messages to “use them as a litmus test of what is true and what is not during the next six months.”

Lesson resources on Elder Quentin L. Cook’s October 2024 general conference message to prepare for elders quorum or Relief Society.

Hear about new resources, tools and invitations in missionary work as missionary totals are the highest in years.

Lesson resources on Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf’s October 2024 general conference message to prepare for elders quorum or Relief Society.

Christmas lights in downtown Salt Lake City will shine daily — from 4:30 to 10 p.m. and from 6 to 8 a.m. — through Jan. 1, 2025.

In the city where the spirit of Christmas lives year-round, Elder Mark A. Bragg said those who bless others are doing the Lord’s work.

Listen as Deseret Book President Laurel Day explains how the power of revelation and the gift of agency have blessed her life in unexpected ways.

Lesson resources on Bishop L. Todd Budge’s October 2024 general conference message to prepare for elders quorum or Relief Society.

Lesson resources on Elder Brook P. Hales’ October 2024 general conference message to prepare for elders quorum or Relief Society.

Lesson resources on President Jeffrey R. Holland’s October 2024 general conference message to prepare for elders quorum or Relief Society.

As FamilySearch turns 130 years old, hear how technological advances, inspiring experiences and growing interest in genealogy help nourish temple work.

Lesson resources on Elder Gerrit W. Gong’s October 2024 general conference message to prepare for elders quorum or Relief Society.

Lesson resources on Elder Aroldo B. Cavalcante’s October 2024 general conference message to prepare for elders quorum or Relief Society.

Historians discuss the growing publication of this literary series, the importance of personal historical narratives and the ever-expanding positive impact of the Church.

Lesson resources on Elder Patrick Kearon’s October 2024 general conference message to prepare for elders quorum or Relief Society.

Lesson resources on Elder José A. Teixeira’s October 2024 general conference message to prepare for elders quorum or Relief Society.

Lesson resources on President Dallin H. Oaks’ October 2024 general conference message to prepare for elders quorum or Relief Society.

Lesson resources on Elder David P. Homer’s October 2024 general conference message to prepare for elders quorum or Relief Society.

Thousands of Latter-day Saints have responded after Hurricanes Helene and Milton: "This is truly the gospel in action."

The Church’s 10th set of 20 operating temples — from Bentonville Arkansas to Deseret Peak Utah — includes temples dedicated from September 2023 to November 2024.

Lesson resources on Elder Neil L. Andersen’s October 2024 general conference message to prepare for elders quorum or Relief Society.

Lesson resources on President Nelson’s October 2024 general conference message to prepare for elders quorum or Relief Society.

Hear memories of LaVell Edwards and parallels between BYU’s current season and the national championship-winning team of 1984.

President Jeffrey R. Holland will rededicate the Toronto Ontario Temple on March 23, 2025. Elder Patrick Kearon will dedicate the Auckland New Zealand Temple on April 13, 2025.

The Church’s ninth set of 20 operating temples — from Barranquilla Colombia to Brasília Brazil — which also includes the Rome Italy Temple and houses of the Lord in several island locations.

Evidence suggests scripture study, family prayer, church attendance and belief in the restored gospel are supported by and supportive of temple attendance, which then connects to better mental health.

“The blessings associated with the trials in our lives are to become closer to the Lord and to develop the characteristics of charity,” said Elder Takashi Wada in a BYU devotional.