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Trent Toone
Trent Toone

Trent Toone is a journalist and feature writer for the Deseret News and Church News. He was raised in northern Utah and graduated from the University of Utah. He has worked for several newspapers and received a number of awards over his career. Toone is the author of "No Excuses, No Regrets," a sports biography of NFL football player Eric Weddle. Toone served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Santiago, Chile, and spent a year teaching seminary. Like his father before him, he is a proud Eagle Scout. Trent and his wife Lisa are the proud parents of four children.


Elder Patrick Kearon of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles was the final speaker the 2024 Chaplain Training Seminar.

President Freeman, President Lund, Sister Dew were among the speakers at the annual chaplain training seminar.

Laekin Vakalahi, a rookie tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles, attended October general conference with his family who traveled to Utah from Australia.

Latter-day Saints expressed tender feelings of joy following the announcement of 17 new temples during October 2024 general conference.

Ahead of its Oct. 29 release, "Saints" editors discuss Volume 4 and reflect on the significance of the multivolume Church history series.

“Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ are the source of all truth and share their wisdom liberally,” said Sister Tracy Y. Browning.

Several Church leaders spoke about repentance and forgiveness during sessions of October 2024 general conference on Saturday.

"I testify that as we walk in the meekness of the Lord’s spirit, we will avoid and overcome pride and have peace in Him,"says Elder Bednar.

“I know that Jesus Christ lives and that He is the Master Healer of our souls,” said Elder Jorge M. Alvarado.

“When we focus on the Savior, our faith can start to overcome our concerns,” said Elder Homer.

“The combination of the Savior’s gospel and His Church transforms our lives,” said Elder Dale G. Renlund.

Navy sophomore linebacker Marcus Bleazard, a returned Latter-day Saint missionary, was recently featured in a video interview.

Church leaders recently hosted the president of the International Olympic Committee at Temple Square. Here's what they discussed.

Here is a look back at what some Latter-day Saint athletes have accomplished in college, professional and Olympic competitions since last October general conference.

RootsTech 2025 will be March 6-8, with both in-person and virtual experiences. Registration is now open at RootsTech.org.

Elder Kyle S. McKay, Church historian and recorder, will dedicate the Church's new Kanesville Memorial historic site on Sept. 28.

Primary General President Susan H. Porter spoke to young adults at Utah State University about opening their hearts to let the Savior in their lives and feel of His love.

Elder Ulisses Soares of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, Young Women General President Emily Belle Freeman and Young Men General President Steven J. Lund will speak to Latter-day Saint youth in a worldwide broadcast in October.

Young Men General President Steven J. Lund taught and ministered to Latter-day Saint youth in Monterrey, Mexico.

Latter-day Saints shared feelings and experiences of faith as they celebrated the dedication of the Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Temple.

See photographs from the dedication of the Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Temple, with Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles presiding.

In the "City of Bridges," Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf dedicates the Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Temple and teaches how a temple can be a connection between earth and heaven.

Latter-day Saints are already seeing the blessings of a new house of the Lord as the Church prepares to dedicate the Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Temple.

At age 16, Latter-day Saint Marisol Stosich is already playing for the Guatemalan national team and is committed to play for Utah Valley University.

In the 2024 Paris Paralympics, athletes with ties to the Church won gold in wheelchair basketball, silver in wheelchair rugby and bronze in discus and canoeing.

Latter-day Saint young men share camping experiences that taught life lessons, strengthened testimonies and blessed lives.

Sierra Larson, a Latter-day Saint from Brandon, Florida, was promoted to the rank of first lieutenant and chaplain in the U.S. Air Force Reserve on Aug. 23.

Meet J.D. Payne, a Latter-day Saint and a showrunner/executive producer of "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power."

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is launching a new initiative to provide support for military veterans and their families.

At age 45, Latter-day Saint Paul Schulte is preparing to compete in his fourth Paralympics with Team USA in wheelchair basketball.