Mormon Life - TV tag

Michelle King: 'Have I Done Any Good?' coming to 'Mormon Times TV'

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:01:00 -0600

source: deseretnews.com

Service to others is essential to living a Christian life. Anytime, anyplace, we should be looking for opportunities to lift another and lighten someone’s burden. But when it’s a collective effort — where masses of people from a variety of religious, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds come together to serve, united in a common cause — it’s amazing. I saw this happen when we lived in Atlanta, and it was gratifying to see many Mormon Helping Hands reaching out to serve their communities with their neighbors.

This Sunday, on our May 20 edition of "Mormon Times TV," we’ll show you what happened when members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in California joined with others of other faiths in a massive volunteer effort. And, in conjunction with that project, recording artists Alex Boye and Carmen Rasmusen Herbert will be in the studio with their new duet, “Have I Done Any Good?” It's not quite what you’re used to when you sing it in church on Sundays.

Motherhood, single moms and a talented musician on 'Mormon Times TV'

Wed, 09 May 2012 10:15:00 -0600

source: deseretnews.com

When my husband and I were newly married, I taught a class of 16- to 18-year-old Laurel young women in my ward that stole my heart from the get-go. They became some of my dearest friends while we were together. We laughed at the crazy moments, cried over their disappointments and trials, and celebrated their achievements — together. When they were ready to graduate, they gave me a framed group picture of themselves — all dressed up — and it’s something I’ve cherished for over 20 years. The best part is those bonds and relationships continue to this day.

This Sunday on our special Mothers’ Day edition of "Mormon Times TV," you’ll see how the image of motherhood takes many forms. We’ll introduce you to a woman whose loving influence deeply affected a similar group of young women, now young mothers themselves.

Jon Stewart defends Mormonism on 'The Daily Show'

Fri, 04 May 2012 10:29:00 -0600

by LDS Living
source: ldsliving.com

On "The Daily Show" Wednesday night, comedian Jon Stewart went out of his way to defend both Mitt Romney and the LDS Church. Although he's not known as the greatest Romney fan, he took time to critique people from both sides who have essentially been Mormon-bashing.

He begins by calling out Pastor Robert Jeffress, who late last year called the LDS Church a "cult," but just a few weeks ago said he'd prefer a "Mormon like Mitt Romney" to a "Christian like Barack Obama." Stewart goes on to criticize others like MSNBC hosts Martin Bashir and Lawrence O'Donnell.

Stewart saves his harshest words for O'Donnell who claims Joseph Smith started the Church to cover up an affair, to which Stewart says just about any major religion could have been started for a number of scandalous/frivolous reasons, and to claim such a thing is ridiculous.

The video veers toward the irreverent side (watch at your own risk), but we think the fact that Jon Stewart went out of his way to defend the LDS Church is pretty cool.

To read more or watch the video, click here.

Genealogy TV growing in popularity worldwide

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:20:00 -0600

source: deseretnews.com

As geneaology websites increase in popularity, like ancestry.com with its 14 million users, TV shows are catching on to the family history wave and becoming hits not only in the U.S. but around the globe.

“Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates Jr.” is a popular new 10-part PBS program. The Washington Post highlighted an episode about Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.), a leading civil rights pioneer who found out that one of his ancestors had registered to vote shortly after the Civil War — a right Lewis had to fight for during his own lifetime. In 1965 he was beaten nearly to death by state troopers in Alabama during a voting rights protest march.

Wallace 'ambushed' by cordial, warm, thoughtful Gordon B. Hinckley

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 11:38:00 -0600

source: deseretnews.com

The death this past weekend of veteran television journalist Mike Wallace at the age of 93 has reminded many members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints of the celebrated newsman's relationship with the late LDS Church President Gordon B. Hinckley.

In his foreword for President Hinckley's best-selling book, "Standing for Something," Wallace described how the interview happened.

Mike Wallace vs. President Hinckley? Dave Checketts needn't have worried

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 11:36:00 -0600

source: MormonTimes.com

When Dave Checketts heard that his friend and neighbor Mike Wallace was going to interview Gordon B. Hinckley, he was worried.

This was in 1995 and Wallace was famous for his tough interviewing skills on "60 Minutes." He didn't interview people, it was said; he interrogated them. It was also noted that the worst sentence you could hear in the English language was, "Mike Wallace is here to see you." He went one-on-one with hardened, tough politicians, crooks, business leaders and assorted battle-tested characters and turned them into oatmeal. And now he was about to interview the beloved president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on national TV.

Michelle King: On 'Mormon Times TV': Sharing the gospel online

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 09:04:00 -0600

source: MormonTimes.com

Social networking is a great way to keep in touch with friends and family, but it’s also an incredible venue to share your religious beliefs.

When serving our LDS mission in Georgia, we asked missionaries and members to “post their profiles” on the LDS Church’s mormon.org website. Tens of thousands of Mormons all over the world are doing it — telling their personal stories of “Here’s how I believe” — because it’s a safe, comfortable missionary tool that needs members to help increase its reach.

Michelle King: Special 4 p.m. Sunday conference edition of 'Mormon Times TV'

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 10:49:00 -0600

source: deseretnews.com

I’ve had people tell me, “Oh, we wish we could watch your 'Mormon Times TV' show on Sunday mornings — but we’re in church.” Even though past episodes are always available online at mormontimestv.ksl.com, this is your chance! Since the morning session of general conference will fill our usual 10 a.m. time slot, we will air at 4 p.m. this coming Sunday, following the afternoon session. And, if I do say so myself, it’s a show packed with amazing content.

Michelle King: Advice you would give your 21-year-old self, and mental illness challenges, on 'Mormon Times' TV

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 09:57:00 -0600

source: deseretnews.com

Mormon Life says: LDS Living teamed up with Mormon Times to film a special "Just Off the Square." Watch it this Sunday on KSL! We take our cameras onto Temple Square to pose the question, “Given the chance, what life advice would you offer your 21-year-old self?” It’s a thought-provoking question, and several of you gave us some great answers you won’t want to miss.

BET interviews Gladys Knight on bringing soul to the ballroom

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 12:15:00 -0600

source: bet.com

Dancing with the Stars has upped the ante this year by including the Empress of Soul, Gladys Knight, as a contestant on their fourteenth season. The seven-time Grammy winner is sure to wow audiences just like she has done on the stage for over 40 years. The vocalist is known for classic soul tracks like "If I Were Your Woman," "Neither One of Us (Wants to Be the First to Say Goodbye)," and "Midnight Train to Georgia." In addition, she is BET royalty, receiving the Best Living Legend honoree at the 2008 BET Awards. In an in-depth interview, a jovial Mrs. Knight talked about everything from Dancing with the Stars to Mitt Romney to Tina Turner to the late, great Whitney Houston.

Michelle King: Helping the leprosy-affected in India, on 'Mormon Times TV'

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 10:13:00 -0600

source: MormonTimes.com

Sometimes we focus on work and career solely because we know we’ll get paid. After all, a job puts food on the table and helps us provide for our families. But it’s frequently looked at as something we have to do. What a bonus, though, if we love what we do and actually look forward to going to work every day. And if we really have a passion for our jobs — and helping others — we might even be willing to donate our time with no thought of monetary reward.

That’s the case with Dr. Scott McGavin, a local dentist and humanitarian who travels to India to help the leprosy-affected and their children. This Sunday, on the March 18 installment of "Mormon Times TV," you’ll get a firsthand look at the lives and faces he and his colleagues are changing, one smile at a time. It’s love of fellowman and true charity at their finest.

BYU alumna Kelsey Nixon a 'rising star' on Cooking Channel

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 10:21:00 -0600

source: pittsburghlive.com

Move over, Paula Deen, Martha Stewart and Lidia Bastianich. Kelsey Nixon is in the kitchen.

Nixon is a rising star at the Cooking Channel, a sister network of the Food Network, whose programming goals include attracting a younger viewer demographic. The dishes she prepares on her cooking show, "Kelsey's Essentials," appeal to everyone, she says, but are especially geared toward busy young people who want to eat well but have little time for complex recipes.

Inspiring Conversion Story of Alex Boye

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 11:10:00 -0700

source: youtube.com

BYUtv's 'The Song That Changed My Life'

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 10:58:00 -0700

source: youtube.com

Celebrating 170 years of the LDS Church's Relief Society on Mormon Times TV

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 10:37:00 -0700

source: MormonTimes.com

March is the month that we celebrate 170 years of Relief Society — the LDS Church's auxiliary for women — which is the largest women's organization in the world. Its purpose is to help members ages 18 and older increase faith and personal righteousness, strengthen families and homes and seek out and help those in need.

Anyone who's been a part of it knows Relief Society is a safe haven where love, service and sisterhood abound; where charity means much more than just delivering a meal or a loaf of bread — it's a way of life.

KSL anchor Bruce Lindsay to head LDS mission in Australia

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 08:29:00 -0700

source: deseretnews.com

Longtime KSL-TV anchor Bruce Lindsay has been called to serve as president of the Australia Perth Mission of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Double Trouble: Jack and White wrap up quick tour between recording sessions

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 10:48:00 -0700

source: MormonTimes.com

Mormon Life says: Remember Mormon gal Brooke White from American Idol? She has a new band. The first show Jack Matranga and Brooke White played together was during the summer of 2011 in Rexburg, Idaho. On Feb. 24, they returned to the small college town on a short tour.

More than 200 people, mostly college kids, packed themselves into the back room of Sammy’s caf and shake shop, while Calee Schroeder and Benton Paul opened up for the duo.

White garnered national attention in 2008 when she appeared on “American Idol.” A year after the show, she released a solo album. She met Matranga, a fellow singer-songwriter, last year and started working with him on new material for a follow-up.

A simple act leads to life-changing results on Mormon Times TV

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 10:32:00 -0700

source: MormonTimes.com

It’s so easy now to “reach out and touch someone.” Whether you blog or use Facebook or Twitter to share your mormon.org profile or "Mormon Messages," there are very up-to-date ways to express your personal beliefs.

I smile when I remember our family’s first attempt at sharing about 25 years ago, long before social networking sites were even invented. We took a family picture when our two oldest children were very young, then glued it inside the front flap of a blue copy of the Book of Mormon, along with a short declaration of our faith. We gave several to the missionaries to hand out (they always welcome extra copies), never knowing where they’d end up. Well, you just never know.

Gladys Knight joins 'Dancing With the Stars' this season

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 12:19:00 -0700

source: sltrib.com

Mormon Life says: How very cool! We Mormons like to root for each other. The Associated Press is reporting that the new cast of "Dancing With the Stars" has been announced, including famous LDS singer Gladys Knight:

"Family Matters" actor Jaleel White, singer Gladys Knight and National Football League player Donald Driver will be among the 12 celebrity contestants on the next season of the ABC dancing competition.

TV show seeking Mormon singles

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 11:02:00 -0700

source: sltrib.com

Somebody thinks the mating habits of the American Mormon would make for TV entertainment. An ad seeking applicants for something called "Mormon Singles Project" appeared Sunday on the web classified site CraigsList.