Conference Conversations

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, Follow Me” program, announced 168 temples worldwide, and reminded members to “Keep on the covenant path.” In this radio special, Church News‘ new editor and podcast host, Jon Ryan Jensen, explores this man of faith and science. Conference Conversations is special programming with 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 on faith that will appeal to members of the Church but also Christians in general.

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 America. Some have said the Constitution is part of the problem in a polarized country, while others see it as a unifying document that is as timely as it is timeless. Boyd examines lessons learned from a document that, while not perfect, has produced a republic truly extraordinary in world history. Conference Conversations is special programming with 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 on faith that will appeal to members of the Church but also Christians in general.

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 sits down with the new Church News editor, Ryan Jensen, to discuss the sacred responsibility to report and elevate understanding. Conference Conversations is special programming with 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 on faith that will appeal to members of the Church but also Christians in general.

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 you can keep you and your family safe from cyber-attacks. Hosted by Tim Hughes; produced by Randall Jeppesen.

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 Foundation, Mari Riser; and Executive Director of Utah Transit Authority, Jay Fox. Finally, they get the athlete perspective from two-time Olympic Medalist Shannon Bahrke Happe & future Olympic-hopeful Mason Schwarzenbach.

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. But there is more to consider than alcohol's impact on the body alone. Randall Carlisle, Media and Community Affairs Specialist at Odyssey House of Utah, shares his story about alcohol addiction. Hosted by Dave Noriega; produced by Mitch von Puttkammer.

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 websites to use to look into someone's criminal and financial background. Of course, the hope is most dating app users are honest about their pasts. The truth is, some aren't. Hosted by Debbie Dujanovic and Caitlyn Johnston Read more about how to do your own background checks: https://kslnewsradio.com/2126636/dujanovic-does-your-date-have-a-criminal-record-8-sites-i-use-for-diy-background-checks/ Dating at Her Age: Listen to Dating at Her Age on KSL Podcasts Follow Dating at Her Age on social media: Facebook Instagram Tik Tok

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 host Adam Gardiner sit down with people affected by all sides of this debate, from religious leaders in Utah to those whose lives have been directly impacted by execution, to discuss the death penalty through a lens of faith and scripture. Hosted by Greg Skordas and Adam Gardiner; produced by Becky Bruce, Noah Giles, and Andy Cupp.

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 school's vision of intercultural peace and unity as the preeminent international center of learning in the Pacific. Produced by Church News Podcast producer KellieAnn Halvorsen Conference Conversations is special programming with 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 on faith that will appeal to members of the Church but also Christians in general. Conference Conversations is sponsored by ZeroRez; the original no residue carpet cleaning service. Their patented Powered Water® Technology is able to provide a better clean without using harsh chemicals or detergents. Learn more at ZeroRezSaltLake.com.

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 for an extraordinary ministry. He paints a personal portrait of each and what they bring to members of the faith as they are sent around the world to stand as Special Witnesses of Jesus Christ. Conference Conversations is special programming with 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 on faith that will appeal to members of the Church but also Christians in general. Conference Conversations is sponsored by ZeroRez; the original no residue carpet cleaning service. Their patented Powered Water® Technology is able to provide a better clean without using harsh chemicals or detergents. Learn more at ZeroRezSaltLake.com.

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 editor Sarah Jane Weaver takes listeners along with the choir, talking with the performers, audience members, Choir leadership, and even a special guest performer or two. Produced by Church News producer KellieAnn Halvorsen. Conference Conversations is special programming with 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 on faith that will appeal to members of the Church but also Christians in general. Conference Conversations is sponsored by ZeroRez; the original no residue carpet cleaning service. Their patented Powered Water® Technology is able to provide a better clean without using harsh chemicals or detergents. Learn more at ZeroRezSaltLake.com.

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. Produced by Jessica Lowell and Clayre Scott.

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 alongside a new homeowner, a renter, a realtor, and a developer. This snapshot in time, dives into the issues most affecting the market and what improvements could make a difference. Produced by Michelle Lee. Conference Conversations is special programming with 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 on faith that will appeal to members of the Church but also Christians in general. Conference Conversations is sponsored by ZeroRez; the original no residue carpet cleaning service. Their patented Powered Water® Technology is able to provide a better clean without using harsh chemicals or detergents. Learn more at ZeroRezSaltLake.com.

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 climbed into an engine cover of a commercial aircraft preparing for takeoff. What you can't spot in the airport's grainy surveillance video captured in the moments leading up to his death, is Kyler had bipolar disorder. Hosted by Debbie Dujanovic and Dave Noriega, produced by Caitlyn Johnston. Conference Conversations is special programming with 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 on faith that will appeal to members of the Church but also Christians in general. Conference Conversations is sponsored by ZeroRez; the original no residue carpet cleaning service. Their patented Powered Water® Technology is able to provide a better clean without using harsh chemicals or detergents. Learn more at ZeroRezSaltLake.com.

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 by these refugees, and the connections forged by the volunteers who stepped in to help their new neighbors. Produced by Aaron Mason. Conference Conversations is special programming with 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 on faith that will appeal to members of the Church but also Christians in general.

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 fester, deep division and distrust. The quest for true, lasting peace requires a different approach. In this General Conference Special Boyd Matheson looks at why the difference between peacekeeping and peacemaking is the difference in creating lasting peace in relationships, organizations, communities and countries. Produced by Bella Pinnock. Conference Conversations is special programming with 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 on faith that will appeal to members of the Church but also Christians in general.

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, their faith, and their view of the world. Hosted and produced by Amanda Dickson. Conference Conversations is special programming with 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 on faith that will appeal to members of the Church but also Christians in general.

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 wife, Holly Mendenhall, speak about family, faith and football. They are joined by fellow sports fan and guest host Sister Sheri Dew, executive vice president of Deseret Management Corp. and a former member of the Relief Society general presidency. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen. Conference Conversations is special programming with 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 on faith that will appeal to members of the Church but also Christians in general.

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 Aimee Cobabe examines how Utahns are using dating apps, how some are avoiding the apps altogether, and how app developers are working to adapt. Produced by Carlos Artiles Fortun. Conference Conversations is special programming with 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 on faith that will appeal to members of the Church but also Christians in general.

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 and root issues that can lead to dangerous diet habits. Produced by Caitlyn Johnston. Conference Conversations is special programming with 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 on faith that will appeal to members of the Church but also Christians in general.