5/13 – Caffeinated Word of Wisdom, Jews in Utah, & the Church’s Quiet Charity

This week's hosts: Christopher Cunningham (Public Square Magazine) and Ivan Wolfe (Times & Seasons) In this episode, we delve into a variety of topics, including the transformative power of birth experiences, the ongoing debate surrounding caffeine and the Word of Wisdom, the controversial recognition of Tucker Carlson in Deseret News, the passing of Heather Armstrong and her impact as a prominent mommy blogger, the jury deliberations in the Lori Vallow Daybell murder trial, the historic moment of interfaith leaders in Kenya welcoming The Church, the 50-year celebration of an unlikely union between a Jewish congregation and Latter-day Saints in Utah, the social capital rates of Latter-day Saints and mainline Protestants, the earthquake relief efforts in Türkiye and Syria by Latter-day Saints, and the GFWC Williston Woman's Club receiving a grant from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Join us as we explore these captivating news stories, providing insights and analysis along the way. News Links: New food bank opens doors in Wilmington, receives large donation to help kickstart operations Ivan Wolfe's Articles CHANGING THE WORLD ONE BIRTH AT A TIME Latest from Mormon Land: Is caffeine really against the Word of Wisdom? Tucker Carlson lauded in Utah newspaper despite replacement theory ties Heather Armstrong, ‘Queen of the Mommy Bloggers,’ Is Dead at 47 Jury begins deliberations in murder trial of Lori Vallow Daybell Historic Moment as Interfaith Leaders in Kenya Welcome the Church ‘This could only happen in Utah’ — Jewish congregation celebrates 50 years of an unlikely union Why Latter-day Saints and mainline Protestants have the highest social capital rates Latter-day Saints Continue to Provide Earthquake Relief in Türkiye and Syria GFWC Williston Woman’s Club receives grant from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Medical training, computers enhance education, and service in flooded communities: Service from Latter-day Saints around the world