Video analyzes Elder Cook's worldwide devotional for underlying messages
November 13, 2026 at 2:26 AM MT · via YouTube / Mormon Discussion Inc. · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting
Radio Free Mormon and Bill Reel analyze a recent worldwide devotional given by Elder Quentin L. Cook of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in a Mormon Discussion video that has accumulated 12,050 views in 30 hours.
The 30-hour video offers critical analysis of Cook's remarks, examining what the hosts describe as the "real meaning" behind the devotional's messaging. RFM and Reel are prominent voices in the faithful-critical and post-Mormon podcast space.
Devotionals by apostles are broadcast globally to Church members and typically address doctrinal, historical, or policy topics. Elder Cook has served in the Quorum of the Twelve since 2007.
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