About the Author

Richard Brunson's passion for studying and teaching the gospel was ignited during his mission in Washington D.C., where he served from 2002 to 2004. It was here that he engaged in enriching discussions with a fellow Church member who was interested in the signs of the times. These conversations sparked a curiosity in Richard that blossomed into a lifelong passion. Upon returning home from his mission, Richard began reading every book and article that he could find on the subject, and before long, had amassed a valuable collection of insights that needed to be organized and shared with the world. This collection included scriptures, quotes from general authorities, research done by LDS scholars, dreams and visions received by prophets, and more.  Ultimately, this twenty-year endever eventually led to a book entitled, Before the Second Coming, which was published by Ceder Fort Publishing & Media in 2025.

In addition to learning about the signs of the times, Richard also enjoys studying other gospel topics, including Book of Mormon Geography, the Creation and Fall, and other ancient scriptures. He shares his research and insights on these subjects and more at his blog, www.Brunson20.com.

In his professional career, Richard studied accounting and earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Utah in 2008, and completed his master's degree in 2011. Richard currently works as an accountant and is the owner of a successful bookkeeping firm (www.Bookease.com) that provides tailored financial bookkeeping services to over 300 small businesses accross the United States

Richard is also an avid chess player and enjoyes dedicating his free time volunteering as a chess coach for youth.  He currently resides in Sandy, Utah with his wife Michelle and his three daughters, Paige, Lindsey and Riley. He may be contacted at: Rick@Brunson20.com.