9/2 – Pres. Nelson Donates Journals, Thai YSAs Hang with Elder Gong, & New York Temple Renovation
Did you know Patreon donors get additional content? Listen to the hosts discuss new degrees available at BYU-I by Become a TWiM Patron. Link: ‘General Handbook’ gets updates — and condensed ‘Selections’ offering in some languages Fortune.com features Cotopaxi co-founder’s ‘shocking’ decision to accept mission president assignment President Nelson donates his medical journals to the University of Utah Thai YSAs get early tour of new Bangkok temple — even ahead of media, special guests First Presidency announces Manhattan New York Temple renovation plans, including rendering Elder Bednar dedicates Joseph and Emma Smith’s Kirtland home
2 Sep 202353min
8/26 – Update Honor Code, Update PMG, & Update CFM
Listen to the bonus segment about the new hymnal by Become a TWiM Patron. Hosts: Tiffany & Jen Black Links: Leaders update honor code and dress and grooming standards for Church schools Sunday School general presidency shares changes to 2024 ‘Come, Follow Me’ during BYU Education Week How did Latter-day Saint Kenneth Rooks finish at the world track championships? Mental health professionals offer life help during young single adult conference Missionary handbook updates include clarifications, answers to common questions from missionaries and their leaders Calling all Latter-day Saint singers — how to apply and be a part of the new hymnbook Former Congresswoman Mia Love shares cancer diagnosis and miracles of science and faith Bodycam footage: Shanna Gardner, ex-wife of Microsoft exec Jared Bridegan arrested in front of kids - as photos of her emerge laughing on vacation five weeks after his murder
26 Aug 20231h 3min
8/19 – Chicken Nugget Crimes, $44M to End Hunger, & At the Office with Elder Bednar
Listen to the TWiM Sisters' discussion on the female experience with garments by Become a TWiM Patron. This Week's Hosts: TWiM Sisters Link: Mailbag: MATT It’s been a while since we recorded, and we did have some comments in the mailbag - there is one in particular we’d like to address quickly - Some listeners disagreed with calling a death a little deal, I apologized offline for any pain we caused. MELISSA Should we give ourselves a name? What should we call ourselves? ChatGPT suggests, “The Beloved Brothers and Sisters” or “TWIM: Marvelous Siblings” Quick Clips: MATT (TEMPLES) St. George temple open house / Feather River California temple open house (more) / Saratoga Springs temple dedicated MELISSA A typical day in the life of an apostle MATT South Korea Supreme Court Justice is LDS MELISSA President Oaks turns 91 MATT Elder Soares speaks to missionaries in Brazil and speaks at Brazil conference MELISSA Church donates $44 million to end hunger Food donations in 6 countries MATT New study estimates that 1.4 million people attend LDS church services each week. That is about 20% of US church members. Famous Mormons: (MATT) Which 1980s/1990s child TV star is a member of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? Jason Bateman Ricky Schroeder Kirk Cameron Big/Little/No Deal: MELISSA What President Freeman wishes for the Young Women of the Church MATT Supreme Court’s neutral stance on religion creates more chaos than clarity MELISSA Researchers studying intersection between LGBT+, Mental Health, & Religion MATT The holiest places in the world MELISSA Man faces felony charges after stealing chicken nuggets from LDS church MATT Did Joseph Smith plagiarize the Sermon on the Mount? MELISSA What happens to your church digital information when you die? TWIM TAKES (MELISSA) Should I send my child to church with a cellphone? (Related article) Can we talk about Lori Vallow Daybell statements? TWIM sisters did this, but we would have a different take. Mormons Doing Goodly: (MATT) Frank Vandersloot and Melaleuca fund the largest firework show west of the Mississippi. This Week in Mormon History: (MATT) 35 years ago today - 1988 Mid-August 100 millionth endowment performed for the dead. 50 years ago today - Aug 15, 1973 From Leonard Arrington Elder Anderson came into my office for a few minutes this morning. He said that President [Heber J.] Grant told him that Joseph F. Smith told President Grant about an informal, friendly conversation he had in Independence with Joseph Smith III [RLDS President]. Joseph Smith III leaned over to President Smith and said, "You know, I wish I knew for sure which one of us is right," and President Joseph F. replied, "I thank the Lord that I do know which one is right." 85 years ago today - Aug 14, 1938 The first Deseret Industries store opens with its dual purposes of providing low-cost used items as well as employment for disabled and elderly persons. Orson H. Hewlett patterns this after Goodwill Industries.
19 Aug 20231h 10min
8/12 – YSA Rock Concert, Maui Helping Hands, & the FBI in Provo
Listen to the TWiM Sisters' discussion on the female experience with garments by Become a TWiM Patron. This Week's Hosts: TWiM Sisters Links: Wrangling over ‘Dark Skies,’ LDS temple, gets contentious at Wasatch County hearing This Utah teen is really, really fast — and he’s dominating on ‘American Ninja Warrior’ Dallas Jenkins says ‘The Chosen’ season 4 will premiere in theaters. Here’s what we know Tongan Latter-day Saint missionary dies at a hospital in the Philippines Why Stay / Leave: To Follow the Higher Law Three times the joy as triplet missionaries arrive home together Teen dies while reading mission call in Provo, Utah Why former ‘Studio C’ cast says new movie is the ‘Monty Python of the Oregon Trail’ Family of 19-year-old who died moments after reading his mission call says he was ‘always peaceful’ In the beginning, there was Barbie ‘Together in Christ’: The ‘unprecedented’ OneRepublic concert for young single adults Church issues update on the health of Elder Jeffrey R. Holland LDS Temple in Cody approved over objections Family of Provo man shot by FBI says they ‘mourn the loss of a good and decent man’ Moment Utah man Craig Deleeuw Robertson's home is surrounded by FBI agents who hurled a smoke bomb before shooting him dead after he posted 'credible' Joe Biden death threats ‘That’s not the man I knew’: Neighbors describe Provo suspect killed by FBI Appeals court reinstates James Huntsman’s lawsuit for return of tithing he paid as a Latter-day Saint How hard is it to find a garment-friendly dress?
12 Aug 20231h 4min
8/5 – The Belle Freeman Era Begins, Raining Church Magazines, & the British Pageant
Become a TWiM Patron in order to get early-release episodes and bonus content. International Edition Hosts: TWiM Daniels and Georgia Links: New Young Women general presidency begins service Church magazine subscriptions now available at no cost Friend Magazine Special Edition Irish Mormons face dwindling numbers, but researcher finds their community inspirational President of Peru Joins Faith Leaders in Prayer The British Pageant
5 Aug 20231h 7min
7/29 – Sister Holland Funeral, Church Sues Cody, & Sound of Freedom Blockbuster
Become a TWiM Patron in order to get early-release episodes and bonus content. This Week's Hosts: Tiffany Hales & Sara Jorgensen Links: Mormon Church Sues Cody Over Planning And Zoning Board’s Denial Of Temple Plan Crumbl dismisses lawsuit against Crave; Dirty Dough suit still open Senior Latter-day Saint missionary dies in car crash in Vanuatu Don Aslett reflects on a long and storied career as Pocatello’s ‘professional cleaner’ Lori Daybell asks judge to prohibit Tammy Daybell’s aunt from speaking at sentencing Idaho jury hits Bundy, defendants with tens of millions in damages in St. Luke’s lawsuit When Ryan Hamilton was hit by a bus, he wanted it to be a tragedy. But really, it’s a comedy Latter-day Saint returned missionary is ready to play pro basketball in Germany, become a father Watch: An RM’s plan for disaster leads to national championship Sheri Dew: A tribute to Sister Patricia T. Holland, a woman for the ages Angel Studios has found a box office hit in ‘Sound of Freedom’ Latter-day Saints gather to remember the inspiring life of Sister Patricia Holland
30 Juli 20231h 3min
A Clarion Call for Cyber-Disciples | Interview with David Snell
https://publicsquaremag.org/media-education/social-media/latter-day-saints-better-online-disciples/ https://publicsquaremag.org/faith/latter-day-saint-radical-orthodoxy-a-manifesto/
26 Juli 202335min
7/22 – Sister Holland Passes Away, Steve Young’s New Job, & and the OG Pink Sugar Cookie
Become a TWiM Patron in order to get early-release episodes and bonus content. The Relief Society taught him to sew. Now he’s breaking into the NYC fashion world A Utah teen had sex at school. Here’s why his Latter-day Saint parents sued the district — and lost. Vacation Bible School for Mormons could, and probably should, become a thing ‘We all have a story,’ said Gail Miller, honoring ancestors and pioneers at This Is the Place Heritage Park devotional Pioneers in our families: Finding strength in one’s ancestors Meet Sarah Sun, Miss Utah 2023 and a Latter-day Saint convert committed to serving others A guide to making funeral potatoes for Pioneer Day Coke Zero vs. Diet Coke: What’s the difference? And which is better? Will the actors strike impact ‘The Chosen’ season 4 release date? The origins of Utah’s pink sugar cookie Steve Young is moving to coaching ESPN layoffs hit NFL coverage with Steve Young out Two Latter-day Saint temples to start construction in the U.S. this October
22 Juli 20231h 5min
