Mormon Ezekiel “Ziggy” Ansah and the 2013 NFL Draft
The NFL Draft begins Thursday, 25 April 2013, in New York. With that, Kenneth Arthur reporting for SB Nation states that there is a lot to think about, including a question about the birth certificate of Ezekiel “Ziggy” Ansah, a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (inadvertently referred to as the Mormon Church by the media and others), a Ghanaian-born American football player who plays...
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, sometimes nicknamed Mormons, are well-known for their clean-cut, family centered image. It is less well-known that there are many members of the Church making a name for themselves in the world. There are famous Mormons in many fields, including publishing, music, politics, and television. This website showcases just a few of those people, all active in the LDS Church and proud of their church membership.
As you explore this website, you'll find names you're likely to recognize as being LDS, such as Osmonds or Mitt Romney. There may be names that surprise you as well, such as Shannon Hale and Gladys Knight. Some have been members of the Church all their lives, and others joined in recent years. You'll be able to learn about their personal and professional lives, but also be able to explore how being a member of a church that remains a mystery to many has affected their lives and their careers. Learn how it's possible to be the squeaky clean Mormon we're most often seen as and still succeed in the world.
As you explore this website, you'll find names you're likely to recognize as being LDS, such as Osmonds or Mitt Romney. There may be names that surprise you as well, such as Shannon Hale and Gladys Knight. Some have been members of the Church all their lives, and others joined in recent years. You'll be able to learn about their personal and professional lives, but also be able to explore how being a member of a church that remains a mystery to many has affected their lives and their careers. Learn how it's possible to be the squeaky clean Mormon we're most often seen as and still succeed in the world.
David James Archuleta – Prepares for Return from M...
David James Archuleta, born 28 December 1990, is well known as a successful recording artist, and young singing sensation. Many people will recall that in 2007, at the age of sixteen, he became one the youngest contestants on season seven of the popular television show American Idol. In May 2008, he finished as runner-up, receiving 44 percent of over 97 million votes. Since the days of...
Honoring Mormon Artist Arnold Friberg’s 100th Year...
Artist Arnold Friberg is well-known for his 15 pre-visualization paintings used to promote the epic movie “The Ten Commandments” throughout the world as well as his work as chief artist for filmmaker Cecil B. DeMille’s project, according to a recent Deseret News article. He spent 3 years beginning in 1953 on the project, according to the article. This year, Friberg Fine Art is...
Four Mormon Contestants in Finals on The Voice
Elimination from NBC’s “The Voice” isn’t the end of the road for Ryan Innes, Jon Peter Lewis, Ryan Hayes and Amy Whitcomb—all members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, sometimes inadvertently called the Mormon Church—it’s just the beginning, according to their tweets on NBC.com. All four made it to the finals round of the reality competition before being...
Jon Peter Lewis Back on Reality TV
When John Peter Lewis was 23, he cashed in his college loan money to take a big risk—he auditioned for American Idol, a reality television program that helps to “discover” pop music stars. Although Simon Cowell and Rolling Stones Magazine predicted that he would win, he finished in eighth place. This allowed him to make the tour of performers who finished in the top ten. Writing...
Mormon Ezekiel “Ziggy” Ansah and the 2...
The NFL Draft begins Thursday, 25 April 2013, in New York. With that, Kenneth Arthur reporting for SB Nation states that there is a lot to think about, including a question about the birth certificate of Ezekiel “Ziggy” Ansah, a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (inadvertently referred to as the Mormon Church by the media and others), a Ghanaian-born...
Mormon Mia Love: Re-Entering the Congressional Rac...
A recent article in The Washington Times by Valerie Richardson titled “Rising GOP star ponders another run in Utah” suggests that Mia Love, the current Mayor of Saratoga Springs, Utah, may be considering running for congress again. Love, who is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (inadvertently referred to as the Mormon Church by the media and...
John Zamudio: Famous Mormon Artist
The three main questions of life are: Where did I come from?, Why am I here?, and Where am I going? Though many people take the time to ponder all three questions, the one that perhaps most people spend a considerable amount of time contemplating is the question, “Why am I here?” From our youth we begin to have lofty dreams and aspirations of where life will lead us. Many of...
