Weekend Movie Pick: Jurassic World
This week’s movie pick is Jurassic World. (See other “Weekend Movie Picks.”) Twenty-two years after the events of Jurassic Park, Isla Nublar now features a fully functioning dinosaur theme park, Jurassic World, as originally envisioned by John...
Weekend Movie Pick: Uncharted
This week’s movie pick is Uncharted. (See other “Weekend Movie Picks.”) In this movie, a young street-smart kid (played by Tom Holland) and his wisecracking partner (played by Mark Wahlberg) embark on a dangerous pursuit of “the greatest treasure...
Weekend Movie Pick: Escape From Germany
This week’s movie pick is Escape From Germany. (See other “Weekend Movie Picks.”) This movie from master storyteller T.C. Christensen tells a story from Church history that is fascinating and faith affirming. The film takes place in Germany, days...
Weekend Movie Pick: Saints and Soldiers
This week’s movie pick is Saints and Soldiers. (See other “Weekend Movie Picks.”) The movie is about five American soldiers fighting in Europe during World War II who struggle to return to Allied territory after being separated from U.S. forces...
Weekend Movie Pick: Unbroken
This week’s movie pick is Unbroken. (See other “Weekend Movie Picks.”) The movie Unbroken recounts the incredible life of Olympian and war hero Louie Zamperini, whose plane was shot down in WWII, survived in a raft for 47 days, and then was brutally...
Weekend Movie Pick: Truth & Treason
This week’s movie pick is Truth & Treason, an incredible true story that opens in theaters October 17. (See other “Weekend Movie Picks.”) As World War II rages, a teenage boy in Germany is forced to confront a terrible truth—loyalty to his country now means...
Weekend Movie Pick: Homestead
This week’s movie pick is Homestead, which is an original production by Angel Studios. (See other “Weekend Movie Picks.”) In the movie, a nuclear bomb detonates and residents flee to the mountains to escape the blast. One family has prepared and have...
Christlike Parenting: New Resources From the Church
The Church provides resources, useful information, and practical ideas for parents in a new section, “Christlike Parenting” in the Life Help section of Gospel Library, or by going to parents.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. The resource outlines ways to create loving...
Family Entertainment From Living Scriptures
Looking for wholesome entertainment for your family? Try Living Scriptures, which offers much more than animated scriptures. They have over 5,000 titles, including popular family films, children’s programming, nature and historical documentaries, inspiring Christian...
Original Family Content on VidAngel
I have written about VidAngel, which filters movies and TV shows on your streaming services to cut out things your family doesn’t want to see, such as profanity, sex, nudity, and immodesty. In 2016, VidAngel announced the launch of Angel Studios to begin...
Updated Version of Illustrated D&C Stories Now Available in Print
Last year, the Church began publishing online an updated edition of the illustrated Doctrine and Covenants Stories to support the Come, Follow Me study of the Doctrine and Covenants and Church history in 2025. The printed version in English is now available to...
Using Children’s Music to Teach Doctrine
The “Using Music to Teach Doctrine” section in Appendix C of the manual Come, Follow Me—For Home and Church lists various techniques for teaching doctrine through music. The section has specific ideas to make Primary Singing Time more effective in helping children...
New Resources on Site “Teaching Children the Gospel of Jesus Christ”
Some of the best resources for teaching children the gospel of Jesus Christ are now conveniently all in one place. See the Church site Teaching Children the Gospel of Jesus Christ for teaching resources, music, videos, and printables. ...
Update to Gospel for Kids App
The Church has updated the Gospel for Kids App. The updated version includes: New app navigation New topical collections to teach children about faith, repentance, baptism, and revelation New coloring pages New interactive games and activities New keyboard experience...Follow on social media