October 17, 2025, 5:30pm MDT
President Dallin H. Oaks, President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and his wife, Sister Kristen Oaks, have been interviewed on four episodes of the Church News podcast since its inception in 2020.
In these episodes, they shared their testimonies of the gospel of Jesus Christ, their thoughts on serving in the Philippines, temple blessings, the importance of religious freedom, lessons learned from their life experiences, and more.
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Episode 185: President and Sister Oaks talk about the blessing of their return to the Philippines and the dedication of the Urdaneta Temple
In an inspired effort to lead the growth and future of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Philippines, then Elder Oaks, as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, was appointed by President Gordon B. Hinckley to serve as the U.S. Area President from 2002 to 2004. President Oaks and his wife, Sister Oaks, served in this country of 600,000 people. Latter-day Saints and One Temple.
President Oaks and Sister Oaks returned to the Philippines to dedicate the Urdaneta Philippines Temple on April 28, 2024. In this episode of the Church News Podcast, published on April 23, 2024, ahead of the dedication ceremony, they shared their thoughts on the Philippines and discussed the blessings of the Church’s growing number of temples around the world.
Episode 143: Celebrate U.S. Independence Day with President Oaks and a call to protect religious freedom
In July 2022, President Oaks delivered a historic speech at the 2022 Notre Dame Religious Freedom Summit in Rome, Italy. The First Counselor in the First Presidency called for a global effort to protect and promote religious freedom for all of God’s children in all nations of the world.
While in Rome in 2022, President Oaks participated in an interview with Church News on religious freedom and elaborated on why religious freedom is important to people of faith and non-faith alike.
This episode of the Church News Podcast was published on U.S. Independence Day, July 4, 2023, to celebrate our essential religious freedoms.
Episode 96: President celebrates his 90th birthday and reflects on lessons learned over the past 90 years
On August 12, 2022, President Oaks celebrated a milestone birthday as he turned 90 years old.
In this episode, released three days before his birthday, President Oaks shares the lessons he has learned over his 90 years of life. He talks about his early life and family life, unexpected tragedies, and the blessings of church service.
He also shares his testimony of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which has grown stronger over 90 years.
Episode 21: Sister Oaks talks marriage and family with guest host Sheri Dew
This episode, released March 9, 2021, featured a conversation between Sister Oaks and guest host Sheri Dew, executive vice president of Deseret Management Corp. and former second counselor in the Relief Society general presidency.
They talked about how passionate Sister Oaks is about education, teaching, and living a gospel-based life. She is the author of numerous books, including Testimony Glove, My Home Can Be a Holy Place, and A Single Voice: The Unexpected Life is No Les A Life.
In this episode, Sister Oaks shares the spiritual and practical insights she has discovered as a new wife, mother, grandmother, and role model. She has a special passion for children, single members of the Church, and temple work. She strives to connect with others through the gospel, encouraging them to grow their testimonies no matter what stage or type of life they are in.
