EP 552 – The Word “Mormon”

It's a great week to be alive and a great week for Latter-day Saint news! Josie Gleave, on the cusp of motherhood, is kind enough to be here to hash out the news before she enjoys her new adventure. We have a great mix of news this week, particularly around the Latter-day Saint Matchmaker, curious notice from Church-owned media about pseudo-celebrities attending the Mesa Arizona Temple open house, and plenty of content about all things "Mormon." * The Latter-Day Saint Matchmaker is at it again! Casting call for a new show. * BYU Cougarettes' Instagram account held for ransom for a massive ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS * Bad Mormon food art becomes the best art of all the art * Get your new chart of General Authorities and General Officers, and wonder why some of the photos are quite old at this point * The battle lines around the word "Mormon" * International news: * New callings for women in Europe * Angel Moroni replaced atop Preston England Temple * Australian youth assemble 1,000 portable lights to send to Vanuatu * Church donates sewing machines in Micronesia * Missionary Training Center in Mexico City returning to in-person instruction * Photos of President Ballard that will make you love him even more * Elder Rasband op-ed in The Hill * Mesa Arizona Temple Open House * Governor Ducey visits the temple * Pres. Oaks encourages locals to visit the temple *