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December 12, 2025
Young David in Angel Studios David, an animated faith-based film exploring courage, faith, and the biblical story beyond David and Goliath.

More Than Goliath: The Unexpected Depth of Angel Studios’ New David

Far more than a simple retelling of David and Goliath, the new animated film David reveals the beauty, courage, and divine shaping behind Israel’s future king– and invites viewers to see their own battles with new light.

Breaking News

Family gathered outdoors representing the Family Proclamation and prophetic teachings on marriage, parenting, and the eternal importance of family

Podcast: Why We Had to Have a Family Proclamation

From Joseph Smith’s 1832 warnings to the Family Proclamation in 1995, prophets foresaw our day. As the world challenges marriage, parenthood, and identity, the Lord has equipped His people to stand steady within their families.

Woman in a mixed-faith marriage reflecting on hope for an eternal family and faith differences in an LDS marriage

Your Hardest Family Question: Is there hope for me to have an eternal family?

My husband is not a member, and I worry that my mixed-faith marriage may limit my family’s eternal blessings. I pray every day that my husband's heart will be softened toward the Church.

Adult hand holding a newborn baby’s hand, symbolizing abortion as a human rights violation and the protection of unborn life.

The Strongest Pro-life Statement Ever Made by a U.S. Administration: Abortion Is a Violation of Human Rights

The U.S. debate over reproductive rights in human rights reports has flared again, as a new diplomatic cable signals a historic shift in foreign policy with far-reaching implications for human dignity.



FEATURES

Official photo of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, December 5, 2025.

New Official Photo of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

Family unloading gifts outside a decorated home in a nostalgic Christmas commercial scene

Our Favorite Christmas Commercials

Giving Machine kiosks in Rome’s Piazza della Repubblica during the Light the World initiative of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Rome’s First Giving Machine Kiosks Launched at Piazza della Repubblica

Early returned missionary arriving home and being welcomed with compassion and support

Mental Health Minute: Welcome Home

The Roommate

Hands clasped in a comforting gesture representing Christlike peacemaking and the transformation of conflict into peace.

From Avoiding Conflict to Transforming It: Peacemaking in Action

Latter-day Saint congregation singing hymns together, showing how sacred Christmas music invites the Spirit and brings peace.

The Language of Music: The Spirit Speaks Through Song

Heber Valley Utah Temple construction site during legal dispute heard by the Utah Supreme Court over the construction injunction and appeal.

What the sides told the Utah Supreme Court during oral arguments over the Heber Valley Utah Temple

Fourteen men newly called to the Young Men General Advisory Council in 2025, shown in official Church portraits.

14 Men Called to Young Men General Advisory Council

Couple smiling and talking together outdoors, representing finding a spouse through faith, emotional risk, and intentional dating for Latter-day Saint singles.

Will God Bring You a Spouse?

Man and woman standing apart in reflective tension, illustrating how differentiation therapy challenges unity in Christian marriage.

When Therapy Undermines Marriage: How Differentiation Fails the Christian Model

Adam and Eve expelled from Eden as an angel guards the gate, illustrating bitter and sweet Eden symbolism from the Book of Moses and Restoration texts.

Book of Moses Evidence: Bitterness and Sweetness

Seagull Book to Close All Stores on Christmas Eve

Seurat’s pointillist painting with the You and We book cover, highlighting relational leadership concepts from You and We Chapter 5.

Chapter 5 of You and We: The We Called Me

President Eyring, President Holland, and President Oaks speak at the First Presidency Christmas Devotional, sharing messages of Christ’s love, hope, and healing.

First Presidency Christmas Devotional: ‘Partner with [Christ] and Share His Love and Hope’

Distorted Salt Lake Temple reflected in a Hollywood-style vanity mirror, illustrating how Secret Lives of Mormon Wives misrepresents Latter-day Saint women and their faith.

When a Reality Show Becomes a Distorted Mirror: What “Mormon Wives” Reveals About Fame, Faith, and Misunderstanding

Robert Griffin III smiling during an interview after defending BYU and the Christianity of Latter-day Saints online.

A former NFL quarterback keeps defending the Christianity of Latter-day Saints

West African Latter-day Saint members celebrating together, symbolizing the global blessings of Official Declaration 2 and the continuing revelation taught in the Articles of Faith.

A Great Question: What DO We Believe? The Articles of Faith and Official Declarations 1 and 2

Cartoon: Nice Primary Kids

Girl covering her ears with eyes shut, illustrating C. S. Lewis’s The Last Battle metaphor about critics of the Church refusing to hear truth.

When You Refuse to Hear Him

Earth from space with “Heaven and Earth” text, representing God’s creation and the unity of God’s children despite differences.

VIDEO: We Don’t Need to Be the Same to Be One

Volunteer at a Giving Machine kiosk in South America holding a donation card supporting children with hearing loss, part of the Church’s new Buenos Aires and Santiago installations.

Giving Machine Kiosks Arrive in South America for the First Time

Breaking News

Family gathered outdoors representing the Family Proclamation and prophetic teachings on marriage, parenting, and the eternal importance of family

Podcast: Why We Had to Have a Family Proclamation

From Joseph Smith’s 1832 warnings to the Family Proclamation in 1995, prophets foresaw our day. As the world challenges marriage, parenthood, and identity, the Lord has equipped His people to stand steady within their families.

Woman in a mixed-faith marriage reflecting on hope for an eternal family and faith differences in an LDS marriage

Your Hardest Family Question: Is there hope for me to have an eternal family?

My husband is not a member, and I worry that my mixed-faith marriage may limit my family’s eternal blessings. I pray every day that my husband's heart will be softened toward the Church.

Adult hand holding a newborn baby’s hand, symbolizing abortion as a human rights violation and the protection of unborn life.

The Strongest Pro-life Statement Ever Made by a U.S. Administration: Abortion Is a Violation of Human Rights

The U.S. debate over reproductive rights in human rights reports has flared again, as a new diplomatic cable signals a historic shift in foreign policy with far-reaching implications for human dignity.

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