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Joel Randall

Joel Randall is a writing intern with the Church News. He has worked as a writing/editing intern with the Liahona magazine, assistant copy editor at the BYU–Idaho Scroll newspaper and freelance copy editor on Upwork.com. Joel is the author of the self-published book “Study, Sleep, Repeat: 130 Tips to Schedule Your College Life.” He was born in Arizona and graduated from Brigham Young University–Idaho with a degree in communication. Joel served a mission in the Peru Arequipa Mission from 2017 to 2019. He spends his free time playing Mario Kart and researching the etymologies of random words.

Elder Michael A. Dunn wearing a black suit coat and green tie, speaks at the pulpit in the Salt Lake Tabernacle
Living Faith
‘God’s power is both within us and very much within our reach,’ says Elder Dunn at Ensign College
“We have the potential to accomplish some incredible — make that impossible — things in our lives,” said Elder Michael A. Dunn, General Authority Seventy.
A large, rectangular structure outside, covered with a gray tarp, with a fabric curtain of red and blue at the front.
Living Faith
Tabernacle of Moses’ reminder to put Christ at the center
How the biblical tabernacle of Moses invites Latter-day Saints to bring the light of the gospel wherever they go.
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Leaders & Ministry
‘Sisters, we can be agents of the Savior’s relief,’ says President Johnson at BYU Women’s Conference
Alignment with Christ “is at the very heart of how we keep our baptismal and sacramental covenants,” shared Relief Society General President Camille N. Johnson.
Two men in suits standing and laughing together.
Living Faith
Elder Pearson at interfaith fireside: Religions ‘add immeasurably to the quality of life’
Elder Kevin W. Pearson, Utah Area president, spoke alongside members of five other religions in the Salt Lake Tabernacle on Tuesday.
President Ashton wearing a suit and tie and Sister Ashton wearing a blue blouse and skirt, sitting on a gray couch.
Living Faith
God is ‘a source of truth that you can always trust,’ says president of BYU–Pathway
“God will reveal to us the truth if we are willing to ask and then do the work required to receive revelation,” said President Brian K. Ashton in the semester’s first devotional.
A man wearing glasses, a suit and a tie, speaking at a wooden pulpit.
Living Faith
BYU–Idaho president shares President Kimball’s example of persistence despite challenge
“As we press forward, trusting in our Savior’s redeeming love ..., we will be prepared to receive all that our Heavenly Father has in store for us,” said BYU–Idaho President Henry J. Eyring.
Elder Andersen, a man wearing a suit coat, tie and glasses, speaking at a pulpit.
Leaders & Ministry
‘You will have no end to those you help to repent,’ says Elder Andersen to MTC missionaries
“Do not be afraid to become more than you are — to do, to become, to overcome, to share,” said Elder Neil L. Andersen of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
The First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints pose for an iconic photograph in the Rome Italy Temple Visitors’ Center in Rome, Italy, on Monday, March 11, 2019.
Leaders & Ministry
15 things First Presidency, Apostles have said about Christ on Easter weekend
Easter quotes about the Savior from the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
A painting of Joseph Smith on a raised platform giving a speech to a large crowd of people wearing Sunday best.
History Revisited
‘There’s always more to learn’ about Joseph Smith, says Church Historian at Joseph Smith Papers lecture
Stories from the last six months of the Prophet of the Restoration.
A close-up of a hand resting on two volumes of the Joseph Smith Papers project.
History Revisited
Church historian to present lecture about Joseph Smith Papers’ final volumes
The event Friday, April 7, at 7 p.m. and will discuss the last six months of Joseph Smith’s life.
The Church’s green hymn book focused on the title “Hymns” and Tabernacle symbol.
General Conference
Top 10 hymns and general conference traditions among Latter-day Saints
See what a Church News survey found about conference weekend traditions.
Elder Peter M. Johnson, General Authority Seventy, speaks from the pulpit at a BYU-Idaho devotional.
Living Faith
The doctrine of Christ offers ‘power to overcome,’ says Elder Peter M. Johnson to BYU–Idaho students
Applying the doctrine of Christ requires becoming engaged learners, keeping covenants and ministering to the one, said Elder Johnson.
Elder Gong, wearing a suit and tie, and Sister Gong, wearing a dress, sit on a couch inside and smile at the camera.
Leaders & Ministry
Elder and Sister Gong host RootsTech follow-up through Instagram Q&A
Elder Gong talks about ancestral lands, accepting ordinances and other answers about temple and family history work.
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Global
Young adults testify of blessings of temple work in RootsTech panel
Here’s how eight young adults are seeing temple and family history work “opening the heavens.”
Brother Camargo wearing a suit, tie and necklace of flowers and speaking from a pulpit.
Leaders & Ministry
‘The mission God has for you’ can be found through seeking education, Brother Camargo shares
“The Lord does not see education as separate and distinct from spirituality,” said Brother Milton Camargo, Sunday School general presidency counselor, at BYU–Hawaii devotional.
Bishop Budge wearing a tie and suit coat while speaking from a pulpit.
Living Faith
Loving your neighbor ‘is a choice,’ says Bishop Budge to MTC missionaries
“The best way to love yourself is to keep the commandments,” said Bishop Budge, the second counselor in the Presiding Bishopric
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Leaders & Ministry
‘Shortest and surest pathway to happiness’ is through the covenant path, President Lund tells MTC missionaries
Young Men general president’s message of finding happiness through Christ — despite unplanned moments — included anecdotes involving President Nelson.
President Bonnie H. Cordon speaking from BYU–Idaho’s pulpit in the I-Center in Rexburg, Idaho.
Living Faith
President Cordon to BYU–Idaho students: The Lord ‘is eager to guide us if we will trust Him’
“Christ’s promise is sure ― He will direct our paths if we commend ourselves to His keeping,” Young Women General President Bonnie H. Cordon teaches BYU–Idaho students.
Ensign College President Bruce C. Kusch speaks in the Assembly Hall in Salt Lake City.
Living Faith
Ensign College president, wife testify of divine identity and ability to see it through trials
A testimony of one’s divine heritage “is essential for all of us as we each strive to navigate the challenges of mortality,” says President Kusch.