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Transformed Through Christ and the Church: Kyle Merkley’s Journey From Gender Dysphoria to Marriage, Covenants, and Faith

Transformed Through Christ and the Church: Kyle Merkley’s Journey From Gender Dysphoria to Marriage, Covenants, and Faith

Transformed Through Christ and the LDS Gospel: Kyle Merkley’s Journey Through Gender Dysphoria, Marriage, and Faith Kyle Merkley’s story is one of the more remarkable modern Latter-day Saint testimonies about gender, marriage, agency, and the power of Jesus Christ. His story is different from Joshua Johanson’s because Kyle’s central struggle was not same-sex attraction. Kyle describes experiencing severe gender dysphoria, beginning when he was only around ten or eleven years old. He… Read more

Meet the Grand Blanc LDS Victims in Time of Need: Stories, Needs, and How to Help

Meet the Grand Blanc LDS Victims in Time of Need: Stories, Needs, and How to Help

Standing with Victims and Families in Grand Blanc, Michigan As Latter-day Saints, we covenant to mourn with those that mourn and comfort those who stand in need of comfort. In the wake of the September 28, 2025 attack at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan, many lives were forever changed. Below are ways to offer direct, practical help through verified fundraisers, along with brief summaries to… Read more

Can You Be a Faithful Latter-day Saint and Support Pride? Navigating LGBTQ Issues in Today’s Church and Culture

Can You Be a Faithful Latter-day Saint and Support Pride? Navigating LGBTQ Issues in Today’s Church and Culture

Every summer, as Pride Month arrives and rainbow flags appear across communities and timelines, many Latter-day Saints find themselves in a deep tension. Can you be true to the restored gospel and still support your LGBTQ friends and family? Is there room for compromise, or is support for Pride a step too far—apostasy disguised as compassion? These aren’t just academic questions. They reach into our homes, our congregations, our schools, and our… Read more

How the 1960s Broke America: A Christian and Latter-day Saint Call to Rebuild the Family

How the 1960s Broke America: A Christian and Latter-day Saint Call to Rebuild the Family

The Decade That Declared War on Faith, Family, and Morality The 1960s were not a cultural awakening. They were a declaration of war against everything sacred. America was once a nation built on biblical values. Church attendance was high, divorce was rare, and children were raised by their own two parents, often under the same roof, guided by the teachings of Jesus Christ. Then the 1960s came like a wrecking ball. What… Read more

Being an Ally to LGBT Members the Latter-day Saint Way

Being an Ally to LGBT Members the Latter-day Saint Way

How Latter-day Saints Can Be Loving Without Compromising Truth As faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, we are called to walk a careful path, one that reflects Christ’s love for all of God’s children but also holds firm to eternal truths. In today’s world, especially within conservative circles, discussions about LGBT individuals can become tense, polarized, and reactionary. But for Latter Day Saints, the answer is… Read more

The Hidden Costs of P*rn*graphy: More Than Just Your Soul – A Christian Perspective

The Hidden Costs of P*rn*graphy: More Than Just Your Soul – A Christian Perspective

In our increasingly digital world, P*rnagraphy has become more accessible than ever before. With just a few taps on a smartphone or clicks on a computer, anyone with an internet connection can access a vast array of explicit content. This unprecedented ease of access has led to what many consider a silent epidemic, affecting individuals, families, and communities worldwide. The pervasiveness of Pornography in our society cannot be overstated. It has infiltrated… Read more