What I Wish I Knew About Ministering

Have you ever looked back and realized you missed the most important part? When Justin Anderson was a young Elder’s Quorum President, his main goal was to get people to come to church. But now, years later, he sees it differently. The greatest thing he could have done wasn’t just inviting them to sit in a pew—it was making sure they knew they were loved. That they weren’t alone. That no matter where they were in life, they had a friend. What if that was our focus in ministering? How different would our relationships be?

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Are you Forgetting to Be Grateful?

John Bytheway shares a life-changing realization from his mission in the Philippines—many of the things we complain about aren’t real problems, they’re privileges we’ve taken for granted. We say things like, “Ugh, my WiFi is slow” or “I have nothing to wear,” while others would be grateful just to have access to the things we dismiss. The next time you feel like complaining, ask yourself: Am I really struggling… or am I just forgetting to be grateful?

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Doctrine and Covenants 10–11

"What do you do when life feels uncertain? How do you act after you've made a BIG mistake? For Joseph Smith, losing the 116 pages could have seemed like the end. But Doctrine and Covenants 10 reveals God’s unwavering commitment to forgiveness AND fulfilling His promises. Learn how the Lord’s backup plan teaches us to trust His timing and His ability to make all things work for our good—even when you may not be able to see the way forward.

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Getting the Youth to Do Hard Things

Tanner Pursley was born and raised in Thatcher, Arizona. He served his mission in Recife, Brasil, and graduated from BYU-Idaho where he married his sweetheart Nicole. He got his Masters Degree in School Counseling from Northern Arizona University. Tanner has over six years of EFY experience and another five working as a wrangler for troubled teenagers at Arivaca Boys Ranch.

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Doctrine and Covenants 3–5

The lost 116 pages. A prophet’s rebuke. A test of faith. Yet, as always, God’s work moves forward. What can we learn from Joseph’s mistake, Martin’s witness, and the Lord’s unwavering course? Dive in to Doctrine & Covenants 3-5 with John Bytheway.

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Talking Will Help

Sometimes your most honest conversations are actually your holiest ones! Whether you have faith questions, are navigating the ups and downs of a relationship, or learning how to manage your mental health, one of the braves things you can do is to open up–to God, to friends, or maybe even a therapist. Ganel-Lyn Condie shares a heartfelt conversation about how talking through your trials and sharing the messy middle of a faith story leads to healing and hope.

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The Leadership of Marion D. Hanks

Rich Hanks is an author, investor, and adviser to both start-ups and established businesses. He has served as a board director of numerous profit and non-profit companies and organizations, and as a mission president in Birmingham, Alabama. His book, "To Be a Friend of Christ", draws on previously unavailable primary sources—journals, correspondence, notebooks, and recordings—to share the first and only authorized biography of his father, Marion D. Hanks, who served for nearly 40 years as a General Authority.

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When Clapping Happens at Church

Devin Pope was raised in Springville, Utah, and studied Economics at Brigham Young University before earning a PhD in Economics from University of California, Berkeley. He worked at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and is now a professor of Behavioral Science and Economics at the University of Chicago.

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Preparing Youth as Ward Missionaries

Greg Trimble is the Founder of Lemonade Stand, an Inc. 5000 company and one of the fastest-growing digital marketing agencies in the United States. He also founded Build Then Bless®, a fintech platform that improves the world through one micro-interaction at a time, and Yalla, a team management and collaboration tool that is 100% dedicated to helping companies and organizations work better together.

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Alma 17-22: Part 1

Are we capable of affecting lasting change in the lives of others? As Dr. Brian Mead examines Ammon's journeys, he uncovers the heart of missionary work and the power of conversion.

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