Trent Toone
Deseret News
Syracuse, UT, United States
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How ‘The Chosen’ is unifying people of different faiths and backgrounds
“The Chosen” series’ focus on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ is unifying people of difference faiths and backgrounds, despite doctrinal and theological differences. → Read More
Church announces site for second Latter-day Saint temple in the Las Vegas area
See where The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will build its second temple in the Las Vegas area. → Read More
Inside the experience of portraying a disciple of Jesus in Season 3 of ‘The Chosen’
Who are the disciples in ‘The Chosen’ series? Which disciple is Little James? Which disciple is Thaddeus? → Read More
Here’s how — and when — ‘The Chosen’ is releasing the first two episodes of Season 3
“The Chosen,” a popular faith-based series on the life of Jesus, has announced it will have a theatrical release for the first two episodes of Season 3. → Read More
Faith-based series ‘The Chosen’ receives nomination for GMA Dove Award
“The Chosen,” a faith-based series on the life of Jesus Christ, has received a nomination for Inspirational Film/Series of The Year at the Gospel Music Association’s upcoming 53rd Annual Dove Awards. See how “The Chosen” reacted. → Read More
6 times when author David McCullough taught Utah audiences about history
Author and historian David McCullough has died. During his illustrious and successful career he spoke to Utah audiences on six occasions, including university campuses and as a narrator at a Tabernacle Choir Christmas concert. → Read More
This ‘Star Trek’ actor just made a ‘highly illogical’ discovery in his family history
While appearing on NBC’s “Who Do You Think You Are?”, actor Zachary Quinto learned that his ancestor used a famous phrase long before his character Spock in the “Star Trek” franchise. → Read More
Massive earthquake rocks northern Philippines, setting off landslides
A massive earthquake in the Philippines triggered landslides, damaged buildings and killed at least five people while dozens more were injured. Read more about the Philippines earthquake and what happened. → Read More
Is the Joseph Smith picture real: Next steps and reaction from historians
Following the release of a new daguerreotype some believe is Joseph Smith, the reaction has been wide and mixed. Here’s what some historians and experts think about it and what should happen next. → Read More
Does an image of Joseph Smith exist? What one descendant found in a forgotten family heirloom
In 2020, Daniel Larsen stumbled across a watch locket he inherited 28 years earlier. Could what he found inside be the first daguerreotype image of Joseph Smith? → Read More
See how thousands of Utahns will celebrate the 175th anniversary of Pioneer Day in 2022
This year thousands of people will celebrate the 175th anniversary of Pioneer Day across the state of Utah. See a list of festivities in communities along the Wasatch Front. → Read More
How this Latter-day Saint service missionary with spina bifida is helping to develop VR technology
Elder Gage Bentley, a Latter-day Saint service missionary with spina bifida, is helping to develop virtual reality technology that will grant people with disabilities access to places they wouldn’t otherwise go. → Read More
What famous Notre Dame walk-on Rudy told an online audience about faith, angels and miracles
Where is Rudy Ruettiger now? Daniel E. “Rudy” Ruettiger, the former University of Notre Dame football walk-on whose story became a feature film, spoke to an online audience about his life story and faith. → Read More
Church expands Historic Kirtland with new Joseph Smith house restoration project
Where did Joseph Smith live in Kirtland, Ohio? The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is restoring a home where Joseph Smith lived in Kirtland, Ohio. The project is expected to be completed next year. → Read More
The anonymous donation that launched Tabernacle Choir organist Richard Elliott’s career
Tabernacle Choir principal organist Richard Elliott almost walked away from music. Decades later, he’s receiving an artist award from the governor of Utah. → Read More
How one Latter-day Saint mother worked her way through medical school with 9 kids
Sarah Merrill put her dreams on hold to start a large family. The Latter-day Saint woman had nine children before deciding to go to medical school. Here’s what she learned on her path to graduation. → Read More
Church revises rendering of Yorba Linda California Temple days ahead of groundbreaking
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released a revised rendering of the Yorba Linda California Temple eight days ahead of the temple’s groundbreaking ceremony. → Read More
27 famous Americans found by FamilySearch in the 1950 U.S. census records
As FamilySearch and Ancestry collaborate to create a searchable index of the 1950 U.S. census, a long list of famous Americans have been found in the records. See a list of 27 found by FamilySearch. → Read More
Montpelier Idaho Temple site selected less than two months after it was announced
Where will the Montpelier Idaho Temple be built? The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the location of the new Montpelier Idaho Temple less than two months after it was announced. → Read More
Here’s what is happening with the Salt Lake Temple renovation in May 2022
The multiyear renovation of Temple Square and the Salt Lake Temple continues in May as crews focus on the Main Street Plaza, excavation for a new visitors’ center and the Church Office Building plaza. → Read More