5 Mormons You Should Really Be Following on Social Media

If you spend as much time on social media as I do, you’re always looking for cool new folks to follow. And if they’re LDS—golden. Here are five Mormons you should really be following on social media:

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Got a taste for politics? Want to read an LDS journalist on the front line of breaking news? McKay Coppins is your man. Follow him on Twitter for links to cutting-edge journalism, insightful think-pieces, and the promise that if an accredited source writes about Mormonism in politics, LDS demographics, or even drops a reference to an obscure Seminary video, McKay will be on it.

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Between their behind-the-scenes photos and videos, exclusive access to some of the biggest celebrities in the world and their stunning fashion and wedding photos, Lindsay Arnold & Witney Carson are two LDS social media must-follows. These veteran pro-dancers of ABC’s “Dancing With the Stars” each have massive followings on Instagram and regularly share gorgeous glimpses into their glamorous lives. Where else can you find exclusive, up-close

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General Conference fills 20,000 seats. BYU football can fill a stadium of 40,000. World-famous DJ Kaskade just sold out a 70,000-seat stadium in Mexico for his latest concert. NBD. Despite having more than a million followers on Instagram and Twitter, he’s still remarkably interactive with his fans on social media. Give him a follow and check out his guest appearance on Studio C.

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It’s been a year since The Passion of Dolssa hit bookshelves. In that time, the young-adult historical novel has been named a NYT Notable Book, a Horn Book Fanfare Title, a Publisher’s Weekly Best of 2016 and was one of Booklist’s “Best of the Year.” Its author, Julie Berry, is enjoying a meteoric rise in the YA world—and shows no sign of slowing down. Keep up with Julie on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube to follow everything from her daily author’s life and to get notifications of upcoming releases and appearances.

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Basketball coach, athlete, and musician—Yahosh Bonner can do it all. Maybe you saw him in the James the Mormon video “Treasure.” Maybe you caught the Bonner family performing in the Mormon Channel Music Video for “I am Here.” Wherever you’ve seen him, his collaborations, covers and content are dynamite, and he’s only getting started. Get on the hype train and follow Yahosh on Instagram and YouTube.

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