Hope Works Video: Mourn With Those That Mourn
A colleague of mine delivered the talk “Mourn With Those That Mourn” as part of the Hope Works series (The Church of Jesus Christ’s version of TED Talks). Have you ever been in a situation where you wanted to support someone but you didn’t know how?...
Video: Like a Broken Vessel
Watch the Church video “Like a Broken Vessel.” One in four people in the world will be affected by mental illness at some point in their lives. More than 16 million U.S. adults had at least one major depressive episode in the past year. In...
Video: Working Through Emotional Trauma
The Church has published the video “Working Through Emotional Trauma.” Will emotional trauma ever go away? Addressing it with a professional counselor, praying to God, and talking with trusted friends can ease some pain. In this video Brittany shares her experience...
Magazine Articles about Pornography
The October 2019 issues of the Ensign and Liahona magazines have several articles about pornography. In an introductory statement in the magazine, Sister Joy D. Jones, Primary General President, said: As we strive to love and protect our children, pornography must be...
Church Leaders Teach About LGBT Issues
As is customary for the October general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, General Authorities and General Officers of the Church met this morning to be instructed by the First Presidency. In that meeting, President Dallin H. Oaks spoke...
President Russell M. Nelson Speaks to Young Adults in Worldwide Address
President Russell M. Nelson spoke on Tuesday, September 17, 2019, to a worldwide audience of young adults in a devotional address broadcast from BYU. His message was carried live on the Church’s Facebook page, YouTube channel, and the main website...
Video: His Grace: Talking About Sexual Abuse
In this Church video “His Grace: Talking About Sexual Abuse,” Ally shares how her spirit broke when a trusted friend molested her. She couldn’t bring herself to tell anyone—mostly because she didn’t want to believe it happened. It can be really hard to talk about...
Video “Choose to Stay” Gives Hope to Those Considering Suicide
The video “Choose to Stay” provides a glimpse through the eyes of a young man struggling with suicidal thoughts brought on by the stresses, pressures, and expectations of life. “I tried to smile and hide my darkness. I remember waking up on my 17th...
National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Over 800,000 people die by suicide worldwide every year. In the United States, suicide rates have surged to the highest levels in nearly 30 years, with increases in every age group. The Church of Jesus Christ...
Covenant Eyes: Freedom from Pornography
On this site, we maintain an ongoing page that lists resources in overcoming pornography. We know that pornography is a big problem in the world today, and it is growing bigger. One of the best programs we have seen to help your family stay clear of pornography is...
Church Updates Resources to Help People With Disabilities
The Disability Resources section of the Church’s website has been updated at disability.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. Nearly one in three households has someone with a disability. As a leader, you have a unique opportunity to support these members and their...
How Do We Rise Above Bullying?
This article reviews key resources provided by the Church and other organizations to help prevent bullying. Resources from the Church Teaching Children About Bullying Church Applauds Community Efforts to Fight Suicide, Bullying and Homelessness Stop Bullying Videos In...
How to Respond When My Child Has Viewed Pornography
The Church has produced a series of videos about pornography. Some are resources for individuals and others are to help parents. The video below, “How Do I Respond When My Child Has Viewed Pornography?” is from the page How do I respond when I discover my...
Ministering Principle: How Can We Create a Culture of Inclusion at Church?
Nearly half of adults in the United States feel lonely, left out, or isolated from others. It’s important to feel included. It’s a fundamental human need, and when we feel excluded, it hurts. As members of the Church, we need to reach out in love. What we say and what...Follow on social media