Mar. 16 – Mar. 22
Choose at least 1 episode to listen to.
Option 1: Banners for Discipleship: Elder Gary E. Stevenson (32 minutes)
Summary: Wave flags of discipleship! Proudly carry the banners of peacemaker, understanding, the restoration, and engagement.
Elder Stevenson delivered this devotional address on February 4, 2025.
Option 2: Y Religion Podcast: Sacramental Connections: Matthew O. Richardson (62 minutes)
Summary: How does understanding the interconnected purposes of the sacrament, as presented in Doctrine & Covenants 27, deepen our appreciation for this sacred ordinance? In this episode Matthew O. Richardson, professor of Church history and doctrine, discusses several key themes and gospel principles related to the ordinance of the sacrament. He presents three specific purposes: remembering the past, specifically the Atonement and Resurrection of Jesus Christ; looking forward to future redemption; and providing safety and protection in the present.
Option 3: The Art of Dating Podcast: Let’s Talk About Sexual Relationships and God’s Plan (43 minutes)
Summary: Talking about sexual intimacy can be a touchy topic to talk about with kids, and honestly even peers at times. When we better understand the role that sex plays in the plan that God has created for us, the easier it becomes to talk about. Because there is a sacred nature to sexual intimacy, we should learn to be comfortable rather than casual in our conversations surrounding sex. Join Ryan, Kayla, Aubrey and Jalayne as they openly talk about intimacy in God’s plan
Option 4: Faith Matters Podcast: Loving God and Neighbor–Jared Halverson (35 minutes)
Summary: Jared, who’s become a familiar voice to many of us here, spoke on what he calls “contraries” or paradoxes that are inherent in a life of faith. His message felt like a breath of fresh air and especially timely.
He offers the powerful image of the cross as a symbol of wholeness in our discipleship. One axis, reaching vertically, represents our connection to God, while the horizontal beam represents the love and care we extend outward to embrace those around us. True discipleship, Jared explained, is this centerpoint. It requires both beams—it’s a deep grounding in God that inspires us to reach out in love to others.
Option 5: all in Podcast: Big Dreams and Little Decisions–Ryan Shupe (36 minutes)
Summary: Ryan Shupe is best-known as the singer of a hit song called “Dream Big” but on today’s episode, Ryan shares with us his take on small decisions and how those small decisions can have big, lasting impacts. Ryan shares that these decisions are often the result of trusting in personal revelation and acting on that inspiration. So, while Ryan’s life has certainly been impacted by a single song, he recognizes that it has been many decisions along the way that have made all the difference.
Summary: Study with YSA this week’s Come Follow Me lesson. Listen below or watch.
Option 7: This week’s Come Follow Me study lesson.
Summary: Hank Smith and John Bytheway with special guests discuss this week’s Come Follow Me lesson.