The new home-centered, church-supported, integrated curriculum has the potential to unleash the power of families,

as each family follows through conscientiously and carefully to transform their home into a sanctuary of faith.

I promise that as you diligently work to remodel your home into a center of gospel learning,

over time, your Sabbath days will truly be a delight. Your children

will be excited to learn and to live the Savior's teachings, and the influence of the adversary

in your life and in your home will decrease.

Changes in your family will be dramatic and sustaining.

This is John Ryan Jensen, editor of the Church News.

Welcome to the Church News podcast.

Today we're taking you on a journey of connection as we discuss news and events of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

In September 2025, members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

commemorate the 30th anniversary of the family, a proclamation to the world.

Known by many in the church as the family proclamation,

this document teaches that marriage between a man and a woman

and the creation of families are central parts of God's plan.

In this first part of a two-part special church news podcast, we explore the gospel

doctrine and principles taught in this powerful proclamation that helps strengthen homes

and families. We've gathered quotes from prophets, general authorities, and other leaders of the

church, teaching and testifying about the family as the fundamental unit of society and source of joy.

Let us first listen to the complete proclamation given by then president of the church, President Gordon B. Hinkley, from the pulpit of the Tabernacle in General Conference, 1995.

We, the First Presidency and the Council of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,

solemnly proclaim that marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God,

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