Mary Richards

Church News reporter and podcast host

Salt Lake City, Utah

About Mary

Mary Richards is a reporter for the Church News, covering various news and events within The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. With years of experience in journalism, she has established herself as a reliable source of information on church-related topics. Richards has interviewed numerous high-profile figures and has written extensively on church history and doctrine. She is known for her insightful questions and engaging storytelling style.

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Recent Appearances

Teaching to understand — A ‘Come, Follow Me’ Old Testament primer from institute instructor Aaron Coombs

Church News•Aug 5, 2025•38:37•host

The Church’s miraculous start and growth in Mongolia with Sister Mary N. Cook

Church News•Jul 29, 2025•51:14•host

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Recent Appearances

Teaching to understand — A ‘Come, Follow Me’ Old Testament primer from institute instructor Aaron Coombs

The Church’s miraculous start and growth in Mongolia with Sister Mary N. Cook

Law professor Steven T. Collis on peacemaking and the need for religious freedom worldwide

Professional pickleball player Callie Jo Smith on faith, family and the Lord's hand in her life

Strive to Be artists on strengthening testimonies through music and upcoming “Festival 2025: A Youth Concert”

The Church’s Hymnbook Committee chair, Steve Schank, on new hymns and joyful singing

Wise and intentional social media use, with Ensign College’s Joseph Kerry

Becoming Christlike by ministering in His way, with President Camille N. Johnson and Elder Robert M. Daines

Jerusalem and the miracle of Christ's Resurrection at Easter with historian Richard Neitzel Holzapfel

Exploring themes from the Doctrine and Covenants with Rosalynde Welch of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute

Church disability specialist manager on how all shall be taught of the Lord

Primary general presidency invites children to share Jesus' love through service

Church’s sustainability manager on the sacred responsibility to care for the earth

The life-changing impact of FSY, with the Young Men and Young Women general presidency counselors

Deseret Book President Laurel Day on the power and personalized process of revelation

The miracle of Christ-centered disaster relief with Elder Quinn S. Millington

Deseret News’ Dick Harmon and Lee Benson on the lasting legacy of BYU football's 1984 season

A gospel-centered approach to administering psychological first aid with therapist Kevin Broderick, featuring Mary Richards as guest host

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