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Richard H. Ostler, a former Young Single Adult bishop, speaks in church settings about how to better
create Zion by improving support for LGBTQ Latter-day Saints, those with honest
questions, and anyone who feels they may not belong. He is supportive of the church,
leaders, and doctrine—and also how to better support LGBTQ Latter-day Saints. He is
the host of the Listen, Learn and Love podcast (listenlearnandlove.org/podcasts) which
provides a platform for Latter-day Saints to share their stores on many topics.
He is the author of the book “Listen Learn and Love: Embracing LGBTQ Latter-day
Saints” available at Deseret Book (deseretbook.com/p/listen-learn-and-love-embracing-
lgbtq-latter-day-saints and Amazon (amazon.com/dp/1462135773)
He is the author of “Listen Learn and Love: Improving Latter-day Saint Culture.” The
book explores who we can do better to help all Latter-day Saints feel more welcome,
needed and a feeling of belonging in our congregations. Available at Deseret Book
(deseretbook.com/p/listen-learn-love) and Amazon (amazon.com/dp/1462139566)
He is also the author of two Ensign Articles:
“How the Savior’s Healing Power Applies to Repenting from Sexual Sin” (August 2020);
YSA Digital Only https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/2020/08/young-
adults/how-the-saviors-healing-power-applies-to-repenting-from-sexual-sin)
“7 Tips for Overcoming Pornography Use” (October 2020; page 72,
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/2020/10/young-adults/7-tips-for-
overcoming-pornography-use).
He is deeply committed to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and to
creating more understanding and support for LGBTQ members and all members
walking a more difficult road—a goal started during his service as a YSA bishop as he
learned to set aside past assumptions to better fulfill his stewardship responsibility to
meet the spiritual needs of ward members walking unique roads.
In addition to serving as a YSA bishop, stake young men’s president, high counselor,
and ward mission leader, he currently services as a temple worker. He has BS from
the University of Utah and an MBA from Brigham Young University, and is a small
business owner. Richard and his wife Sheila live in Salt Lake City, Utah and have six
wonderful children, and several grandchildren.
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