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David Archuleta to Serve a Mormon Mission

David Archuleta, the pop star who became world famous after coming in second on American Idol, made a surprising announcement during a Christmas concert in Utah. He is putting his career on hold for two years to become a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Members of this church are sometimes [...]

Jane Elizabeth Manning: Black Mormon Teen Pioneer

Jane Elizabeth Manning was just sixteen when she led a group of black Mormons, all family on an 800 mile journey–on foot–to Nauvoo, Illinois.

Mormon History for and by Teens

Some teenagers become a part of Mormon history–or history in general–because they keep journals.

Brandon Haws and Accomplishing Our Goals

Brandon Haws wasn’t a naturally talented basketball player, but hard work made him one of the best high school and college basketball players anyway. Find out how setting goals is making his dreams come true.

Mormon Teen Creates Popular New App

Robert Nay, a teenage Mormon boy, has created a hot new app that everyone is playing.

Joseph Smith Prayed to Know What is True

If you want to know which church God wants you to join, do what Joseph Smith did–pray.

All-American Football Player is the Sum of His Choices

Ryker Matthews, an All-American lineman at American Fork High School in Utah, was recently selected as the Army All-American player of the year—one of high school football’s highest honors.  It helps that Ryker is 6’6″ tall and weighs 285 lbs, but the honor focuses on his character, not his size.  The Army chooses its All-American [...]

Joseph Smith: Teenagers Who Changed the World

At age 14, Joseph Smith made a decision that would eventually help him change the world. What are your decisions leading you to?

Teenage Mormon Pioneer Heroes

Have you ever dreamed of being a hero, talked about through history? Meet some teenagers from history who made history–even though they didn’t know that’s what they were doing.

Peter Vidmar: Pursuing Excellence

Peter Vidmar, a former Olympic champion, teaches teens how to achieve their goals without compromising their values.