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Conference Conversations
by KSL NewsRadio
Special programming and content brought to you by KSL NewsRadio for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints during General Conference weekends. Listen for great conversations of faith that will appeal to all believers.
Episodes
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Building faith in the age of AI: The talk, the tool, and the testimony
Artificial intelligence is everywhere – in classrooms, on phones, and now even in scripture study. But is that a good thing? In this special, Ethan Millard and Alex Kirry explore where AI fits with today's youth when it comes to faith. Can AI be a powerful tool for preparing talks, diving deeper...
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Celebrating Temple Square: Find out why Temple Square still draws the world to Salt Lake City
Join KSL NewsRadio for "Celebrating Temple Square," a one-hour special looking ahead to the year-long Temple Square Celebration, welcoming the public back to the Salt Lake Temple before its dedication in 2027. Tickets may be available already, but the event doesn't start until the spring, so…
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Brother Joseph Again: Exploring the Visual Image of Joseph Smith Jr.
Researchers Patrick A. Bishop and Joseph F. Brickey combine investigative historical biography, and modern forensic science to uncover the most accurate representation yet of the face of Joseph Smith, Jr., hailed as Prophet, Seer, and Revelator, as well as the First President of The Church of…
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Utah's Childcare Crisis: Navigating the lack of availability and affordability in a costly world
Recent data show that the average family of four needs to make more than $200,000 to live comfortably in Utah. With rising inflation and a more expensive cost-of-living, childcare costs have skyrocketed. It's left many families with questions: Can we even afford to have two working parents, or…
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Family... Isn't it about time?
Strong families don't just happen — they're built, one intentional moment at a time. In this special hour-long presentation, Inside Sources hosts Greg Skordas and Holly Richardson explore what it really takes to create lasting family bonds. Greg shares the perspective of raising a blended family,...
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Bridging Political Divides: Weathering political storms through faith
As the world feels increasingly hostile, it’s easy to feel like nothing can be done to unify our society. But there’s a growing number of leaders who have found a path forward – a path towards unity – using faith. In this KSL NewsRadio special, Amanda Dickson sits down with a panel of government...
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Be Optimistic: An invitation from President and Prophet, Dallin H. Oaks
President Dallin H. Oaks became the 18th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints six months ago. During the short time he has carried the holy mantle as the Lord’s Prophet to the world, President Oaks has taught about the role of temples in God’s plan for His children, the...
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A Return to Faith: Young adults, religion, and the search for meaning
Is a new generation rediscovering faith or is the data telling a different story? Despite claims of a religious revival among young Americans, national research from the Pew Research Center shows religious participation among Gen Z remains largely unchanged. In A Return to Faith, host Maria…
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Immigration in Utah: Finding balance between fear and freedom
As immigration enforcement intensifies nationwide, this one-hour special brings listeners inside the lives shaped by immigration policy in Utah -- those who support enforcement, those who defend it, and those who live under its weight. Hosted by Inside Sources’ hosts Greg Skordas and Holly...
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30 years of The Family Proclamation
In September 2025, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints commemorate the 30th anniversary of “The Family: A Proclamation to the World.” Known by many in the Church as the family proclamation, this document teaches that marriage between a man and a woman and the creation of...
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Five thousand episodes of Music and the Spoken Word
The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square has been spreading the gospel and bringing members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints together for almost a century. The hymns echoing off the historic Tabernacle walls have been heard in homes and churches all over the world. This conference...
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Hope Amid Heartache: Faith and healing through life’s hardest losses
Throughout the human experience, there are several kinds of emotions we all experience at one time or another. One of the hardest emotions to process and work through is grief. Grief can manifest itself in so many different ways, and its trigger can be widely varied as well. This can make life...
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Behind Movie Ratings: What every parent should know before heading to the theater
When parents see a movie rating, do they really understand what it means? What goes into a movie rating? Who rates the movies in the first place? In this special, Andy Farnsworth examines the movie rating process and how it can help parents best decide what movies are the most appropriate for…
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Setting the example of civil dialogue
In the wake of rising political violence — including the tragic killing of Charlie Kirk that took place on the campus of Utah Valley University — Holly Richardson and Greg Skordas confront a critical question: What kind of example are we setting for the next generation? In this special hour, the...
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Remembering President Russell M. Nelson
President Russell M. Nelson, 17th prophet and president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, passed away one week ago at the age of 101. He leaves behind a legacy of service. Known as both a spiritual and physical healer, he led millions of church members through the COVID…
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Sacred Stewardship: The Church Cares for the Earth
As a global church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints works to be a good steward of the earth — believing that caring for the earth is a sacred responsibility. In this special general conference edition of the Church News podcast, Church News reporter Mary Richards interviews Jenica...
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Mom and dad are worn out: The silent suffering of today’s parents
The New York Times reports that a full-time working mother today spends more time with their kids than a stay-at-home mom in the 1970s. In this special, Dave Noriega and Debbie Dujanovic speak with a psychologist and share ways to de-stress your parenting life. Hosted by Dave Noriega and Debbie...
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Unplugging from social media: Moving back to the dumb phone
In a world of doomscrolling and short attention spans, some people who grew up on their phones make a switch to an offline life. In this special, we focus on what it takes to go offline. We speak with some of the people who have not only logged off social media but have also made the switch away...
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Faith and football: With BYU retiring athletic director Tom Holmoe
On the tail of Brigham Young University football’s 2024 success and after over two decades with the institution, BYU athletic director Tom Holmoe has decided that “this is the right time” to retire. On this special conference edition of the Church News podcast, Church News editor Ryan Jensen...
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President Nelson at 100: A man of faith and science
On Sept. 9, 2024, President Russell M. Nelson, President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, turned 100 years old. In his tenure as leader of the Church, he has guided members through a worldwide pandemic, spearheaded a home-centered and Church-supported curriculum with the “Come,...
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The Inspired Constitution: Timely lessons from a timeless document
Inside Sources and Sunday Edtion’s host Boyd Matheson explores a landmark address from a senior leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, along with scholars and experts regarding the origins, creative process, and staying power of the Constitution of the United States of…
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Meet the New Deseret News Editor: Sarah Jane Weaver
In May 2024, Sarah Jane Weaver was named editor of the Deseret News; this appointment comes after nearly 30 years as a reporter and editor working to create “a living record of the Restoration" of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the Church News. In this radio special, Sarah…
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Secure Our World, brought to you by Be Ready Utah, a division of Emergency Management
As technology becomes more prevalent in our everyday lives, so too does the need for better security and awareness. In this special, sponsored by Be Ready Utah, a Division of Emergency Management, Tim Hughes sits down with Utah Department of Public Safety's Sergeant Jeffrey Plank to discuss ways...
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Looking ahead to the 2034 Winter Olympics
KSL NewsRadio hosts Amanda Dickson and Jeff Caplan look ahead to the 2034 Winter Olympics and how the state of Utah will get ready. They go in-depth about the events, volunteers, and transportation with the CEO of US Ski & Snowboard, Sophie Goldschmidt; Event Manager at the Utah Olympic Legacy...
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DIY Background Checks: Your checklist for safer dating
For both single women and men, dating apps offer both connection and concern. To find love, app users must first swipe through a sea of hundreds of strangers. So, to stay as safe as possible, Dating at Her Age cohosts Caitlyn Johnston and Debbie Dujanovic compiled a list of public databases and...
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Not One Drop: How much alcohol is healthy?
A new meta-analysis looking at years of studies on alcohol consumption shows that alcohol is never healthy for us, in any amount. Dr. Tom Miller, Chief Medical Officer at University of Utah Health, breaks down this analysis and simplifies its findings for listeners who choose to enjoy libations....
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Condemned to Die: Examining the death penalty through a lens of faith
The topic of capital punishment often evokes strong emotion. Some say the idea of condemning a person to death is the only way those who commit certain crimes can repent. Others say only God should be able to say who lives and dies. In this special, KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas and KSL at Night...
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BYU Hawaii: Celebrating the school's vision of intercultural peace and unity
Earlier this year, Church News executive editor Sarah Jane Weaver gave a devotional to the students of BYU Hawaii. While there, she spoke with BYUH President John "Keoni" S.K. Kauwe III about the school's unique and cultural history, the 60th anniversary of the Polynesian Cultural Center, and the...
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The Apostles: Ordinary men, extraordinary ministry
This conference special explores the world religious leaders that are the Apostles and First Presidnecy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. KSL NewsRadio host Boyd Matheson shares personal insight into each of these fifteen unique yet ordinary men called from various backgrounds…
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Musical "Hope" in the Philippines: The Tabernacle Choir continues their world tour
In February 2024, The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square continued their "Hope" world tour with concerts and events in the Philippines. This second stop on the multiyear, multination tour is the first for “Asia’s Pearl." In this special episode of the Church News Podcast, executive...
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Take the plunge: Utahns seek cold water for physical and mental benefits
A deep dive into the benefits of cold plunging. We explore real experiences and the research behind why it works. KSL Newsradio’s Jessica Lowell explores one woman's long-term experiences with it - while talking to experts and legislators who are looking into the future of cold-water benefits....
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Unwelcome Home: Exploring the Challenges of Buying a Home in Utah
The housing market in Utah is still blazing hot, even after prices and interest rates have skyrocketed to new heights. For some, it’s a dream come true, for others it makes the American Dream feel just out of reach. KSL NewsRadio’s Aimee Cobabe explores the challenges of the current market...
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Kyler Had Bipolar Disorder: His story, from the beginning
For Kyler Efinger the first day of 2024, was the final day of his life. His chilling last moments made national news when 30-year-old Kyler inexplicably breached an emergency exit at Salt Lake International Airport, in the cover of darkness tore on foot across a runway, undressed, and then…
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Stranger Becomes Neighbor: Welcoming the refugee, one person at a time
KSL Podcasts’ “Stranger Becomes Neighbor: Afghan Arrivals” explores what happens to families forced to flee their homes when Kabul fell and the U.S. pulled out of Afghanistan over two years ago. In this conference special, host Andrea Smardon delves into stories of resilience and rebuilding faced...
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The Quest for Peace
In an age absent peace in so many areas – many communities and countries are simply striving to keep the peace. This may actually be part of the problem. Simply learning to tolerate those who look, live or believe differently may seem to be progress toward peace – but it can foster, or allow to...
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Special Conference Woman's View with Amanda Dickson
In this special edition of “A Woman's View with Amanda Dickson,” Amanda sits down with Mary Richards, Church News reporter on General Authorities and the Church's humanitarian work all over the world, and Sarah Jane Weaver, executive editor of Church News. Together, they talk about their work,...
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Faith, family & football: A Conversation with Coach Bronco Mendenhall and Sheri Dew
After six years as head football coach of University of Virginia, Coach Bronco Mendenhall resigned his post at the end of the 2021 season. In this abbreviated episode of the Church News Podcast, Mendenhall — who also spent 11 years as head football coach at Brigham Young University — and his…
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Navigating the New Age of Online Dating
This isn’t your grandmother’s kind of dating. Romantic relationships are now downloaded and ghosted. The rapid shift in the dating world has created new opportunities for some, but it’s also opened the door for scammers and predators to find new victims with the swipe of a thumb. KSL NewsRadio’s...
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Dieting by Design: Fads, Trends and the Body Image Battle
Dave Noriega and Debbie Dujanovic take A closer look at the newly in-demand drugs Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro. D2 explores who these drugs are for, who they are not for, what is known about the risks and benefits, and other options for weight loss. D2 also investigates the power of body image…
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Maui Strong: Seeking & Giving Solace Amid the Maui Wildfires
Church News reporter Mary Richards traveled to the island of Maui after deadly and devastating wildfires in August 2023. While there, she experienced the strength of the Hawaiian people as they both sought and gave solace in the wounded community. In this special conference edition of the Church...
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The Power of JustServe: The Interfaith and International Success Blessing the World, One Project at a Time
JustServe.org is a free platform that links community volunteers to service opportunities needed in their own communities worldwide. Since its launch around 2012 it has been proven a powerful tool to bless a plethora of nonprofit organizations, churches, and location-based institutions and…
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The Beloved Community: Recognizing & elevating the interconnectedness of our lives
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. often spoke about the need to create the Beloved Community, in which people of every race, religion and nation could live together in peace and harmony. In this one hour special Inside Sources host Boyd Matheson talks to government, community, and faith leaders about…
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Three of President Russell M. Nelson’s children celebrate his 5 years as prophet, offering a glimpse into his role as a father
It has been just over five years since President Russell M. Nelson was sustained and set apart as the 17th president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Since then, he has embarked on a fast-paced global ministry, extending countless invitations and leading the Church through a...
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Swiping Left on Danger: Combating Dating App Violence in Utah
The dating world has changed dramatically in the last five years, and sadly dating apps have turned into “hunting grounds” for sexual assault, but Utahans are working to make it safer. While 50 percent of college students in Utah are using dating apps to find dates, it’s not all love at first...
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Prepare For the Unexpected: Learning to be ready for a bad day
Believe it or not, becoming ready for an emergency is less about ‘doom and gloom’ and more about seeking peace of mind. Utah Morning New’s hosts Tim Hughes and Amanda Dickson partner with the State of Utah Division of Emergency Management and ReadyWise Utah for a discussion on how individuals and...
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The Webs We Weave: The Psychology of Lying
Dave Noriega and Debbie Dujanovic tackle the webs we weave when lying is afoot. While we want to believe the best in people, time and time again we have seen the repercussions of lies from big political problems to smaller family issues. In this special we look at the psychology of lying; why we…
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175 years of Progress: Discovering new stories of Utah's pioneers
Mary Richards returns to KSL NewsRadio to celebrate lesser-known stories of Utah Pioneers; from the early Black pioneers who helped settle the Salt Lake Valley, to early female politicians leading the suffrage movement, and innovative innovators who helped put silicone slopes on the map. Mary is...
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First Freedoms: The interconnectedness of First Amendment Rights
Defending the rights of religion and belief, freedom of speech and of the press, freedom to assemble, and the freedom to petition the government is the responsibility of every citizen. The interdependent nature of these freedoms not only requires every citizen to defend them generally and to…
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New ways of learning: The alternatives to college
As the announcement of student loan forgiveness has come forward and many teens start their path into adulthood, college is top of mind for many people. In this conference special, Dave Noriega takes an in-depth look at the alternatives to college, including a focus on the power of trade schools,...
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The Sad History of Tragedy Spring: The Mormon Battalion historic site, high in the Sierras is in sad shape after windstorms and wildfires
Three members of the Mormon Battalion are buried at Tragedy Spring, a once peaceful spot high in the Sierras. Marked a historic site, it has been visited by many who remember the Battalion and its impact on the history of California and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In recent...
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