The name of the Church with President M. Russell Ballard and Elder Gerrit W. Gong

Published: Aug. 16, 2019, 7:54 p.m.

One year ago on August 16, 2018 President Russell M. Nelson, President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints issued a statement on using the correct name of the Church: "The Lord has impressed upon my mind the importance of the name he has revealed for his church, even the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, we have worked before us to bring ourselves in harmony with his will." One year later Boyd Matheson sat down with President M. Russell Ballard and Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Church’s Quorum of the Twelve Apostles to discuss how the emphasis on the name of the church has influenced church members, the media and people around the world along with a look at what lies ahead for the international church. Boyd Matheson, Opinion Editor at Deseret News, takes you inside the latest political happenings. Bringing an elevated conversation on the principles that drive this country and make Utah a great place to thrive and live. Listen weekdays 12:30 to 1 pm at 1160 AM and 102.7 FM, online, or on the app. https://kslnewsradio.com/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.