The Relatable Blog
The gospel and everyday life
Short, thoughtful reads that connect the doctrine of the family to the questions, news, and culture shaping our lives, and the stories of people striving to live the family proclamation.
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July 21, 2026
The Greatest Power No One Talks About
Has our culture mistaken one of women's greatest strengths for a weakness? This compelling message explores why motherhood is an extraordinary privilege and a reflection of something deeply divine.
July 20, 2026
Young Adults: Gen Z ‘Craving Absolute Truth’, Clarity and Mentoring
This Gen Z panel of Evangelical young adults say they are “craving” absolute truth, discipleship, and community.
January 26, 2023
As His people how are we doing?
Baptism is often taught as the way to become clean. It is, and so much more. When we are baptized: * We become part of the fold of God, to be called his people * and are willing to bear one another’s burdens, * and are willing to mourn with those that mourn * and
December 6, 2021
Introducing the “All About Families” Lesson Plans
We’re excited to introduce brand new lesson plans on areas of the family proclamation that seem to be the most pressing for the rising generation. Keep reading to find out more!
June 17, 2021
Research Release |Young Adults’ Understanding About “The Family: A Proclamation to the World”
Earlier this year, our team and partner organization, the Family Literacy Project™, conducted a survey among U.S. Latter-day Saint young adults from 34 states. They answered questions about the doctrines and principles taught in “The Family: A Proclamation to the World.” Each paragraph was broken…
March 28, 2021
Sharon Eubank: The Role of the Family in Humanitarian Crises
Recently, Sharon Eubank, President of Latter-day Saint Charities, and Lolis Maria Salas Montes, Executive Director of the Department of Children, Adolescents, and Youth (DINAF) with the government of Honduras, shared best practices of faith-based organizations working in tandem with governments o…
February 27, 2021
Latter-day Saint Charities Quotes the Family Proclamation in recent United Nations Statement
Did you know that Latter-day Saint Charities does work at the United Nations? It is considered a non-governmental organization with consultative status in the Economic and Social Council. Each of these annual commissions provide the opportunity for NGO’s like LDS Charities to submit statements an…
February 19, 2021
Christians must use storytelling, persuasiveness and courage to engage in our culture: Ryan Anderson
Renowned family and religious liberty scholar Ryan Anderson is urging Christians to employ the power of storytelling in an increasingly contentious culture on social issues. Messaging eternal truths with courage and persuasiveness must be done through the power of stories.
February 9, 2021
Church Concern over Youth & Young Adults: Moving From “Lost and Found” to “Scattered to Gathered”
Panelists in a recent Seminaries & Institute Training Broadcast shared their concern about losing youth and young adults. However, instead of using the terms “lost” and “found” in this context, Chad Webb taught that “scattered” and “gathered” better describe the urgent need to gather an entire ge…
January 29, 2021
Elder Bednar: ‘The Fire of the Temple Covenants’ Will Help You Through Any Adversity
“Though we have rightly applauded our ancestors for their spiritual achievements (and do not and must not discount them now), those of us who prevail today will have done no small thing. The special spirits who have been reserved to live in this time of challenges and who overcome [adversity] wil…
January 14, 2021
A Message of Urgency from President Russell M. Nelson
The world has never needed a prophet of God more than we do now. With increased feelings of urgency, we look to President Russell M. Nelson to learn how to navigate this fast-changing world we suddenly find ourselves in. So what is he saying right now? What is he asking us to do—right now? In
January 4, 2021
How Covid is Changing the World’s Children (and their Religion)
This summer, the BBC reported that the pandemic’s disruption on our children may “follow them for the rest of their lives.” The article focuses on the negative impacts of the pandemic, like school, mental health and socializing. It didn’t, however, mention the effects of children and youth missin…