Elder Mark A. Bragg on how temple and family history unify families in Christ

About this episode

Elder Mark A. Bragg discusses the importance of temple and family history in uniting families for eternity.

For members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, temple and family history go hand in hand with the Church’s mission of uniting families for eternity . As new temples are announced, built and dedicated around the world, more members than ever have access to do this sacred work for themselves and their ancestors. On this episode of the Church News podcast, Elder Mark A. Bragg , a General Authority Seventy and executive director of the Family History Department and FamilySearch International, joins Church News reporter Mary Richards to discuss how tools, resources and growing interest are helping connect families on both sides of the veil. Elder Bragg reminds listeners that Latter-day Saints are promised greater blessings , understanding and a bolstered testimony of the Lord Jesus Christ and His Atonement as they gather family names to bring to the house of the Lord .  The Church News Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners to make a journey of connection with members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints across the globe. Hosts Jon Ryan Jensen , editor of the Church News , and Church News reporter Mary Richards share unique views…

People in this episode

Hosts: Mary Richards, Jon Ryan Jensen

Guest: Elder Mark A. Bragg

Topics covered

• temple
• family history
• unity
• Latter-day Saints
• eternity
• Atonement

Keywords

• temple
• family history
• Latter-day Saints
• unity
• Atonement
• eternity
• family names

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, FamilySearch International

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