Dennis Gaunt

Dennis Gaunt is the author of several Latter-day Saint books and articles and is a frequent speaker for youth and young adults. He has taught as a volunteer institute teacher for over twenty years and gets legitimately excited about reading Isaiah. He served on the Church curriculum writing committee that produced the Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Gordon B. Hinckley book. He and his wife, Natalie, live in Utah.

Help for Life Challenges

3 lessons from a storm in scripture to rely on when life takes unexpected turns

By Dennis Gaunt

July 15, 2024 08:27 AM MDT

Find comfort in what literal storms in the Book of Mormon remind us about life.

3 Min Read

Latter-day Saint Life

Youth Theme Insight: Obedience Is Key to Showing Our Love for God

By Dennis Gaunt

June 21, 2019 04:00 AM MDT

I have a little confession: I don’t always follow the posted speed limit when I drive. Don’t get me wrong: I’m not a compulsive speeder, nor do I treat driving like I’m auditioning for the next Fast and Furious movie. It’s just that when I’m driving, I don’t always pay as close attention to the speed limit as I probably should. In fact, most of the time, I just match the pace set by everyone else on the road around me. I quite literally follow the crowd. And when I catch myself in the act—usually when I spot a police car up ahead and reflexively hit the brakes—it’s then I notice how fast I was really going, and that I could have gotten into trouble.

13 Min Read

Latter-day Saint Life

Youth Theme Insight: The Life-Changing Power of the Word "If"

By Dennis Gaunt

April 27, 2019 11:00 AM MDT

I love words. Like, seriously love them. You know the person who starts off their sacrament meeting talk by saying, “Webster’s defines ‘prayer’ as…”? That’s me. I’m that guy. I read the dictionary for fun, you guys.

9 Min Read

Latter-day Saint Life

Youth Theme Insight: What Jesus Really Taught During the Last Supper

By Dennis Gaunt

February 15, 2019 10:00 PM MST

This year's youth theme is "If ye love me, keep my commandments” from John 14:15. As you read this month's article, think about ways that you can become better friends with Jesus by keeping the commandments.

8 Min Read

Latter-day Saint Life

6 Tips for Getting Your Teen to Read the Book of Mormon

By Dennis Gaunt

August 24, 2017 08:46 AM MDT

The prophets have asked every Church member to read and study the Book of Mormon. But for some teens, reading every day becomes at best a chore and at worst a trigger for a fight with Mom and Dad. Here are six simple ideas to help increase your teen’s interest in reading the Book of Mormon.

5 Min Read

Fun

5 Lessons from Bad Guys in the Bible That We Need to Hear Today

By Dennis Gaunt

August 09, 2017 09:00 AM MDT

The Bible is filled with famous bad guys like Cain, Goliath, and Pharaoh who are classic examples of how not to act. But there are plenty of other lesser-known bad guys in the pages of the Bible who have powerful lessons for us as well. See if you recognize some of these bad guys in our world today.

7 Min Read

How to Get Teens to Read the Book of Mormon

By Dennis Gaunt

October 18, 2011 04:05 AM MDT

The prophets have asked every Church member to read and study the Book of Mormon. But for some teens, reading every day becomes at best a chore and at worst a trigger for a fight with Mom and Dad. Here are five simple ideas to help increase your teen’s interest in reading the Book of Mormon.

3 Min Read