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<p>In 2026, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are <u><a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/come-follow-me-for-home-and-church-old-testament-2026?lang=eng" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">studying the Old Testament</a></u> and reading the words of prophets as they prepared for the first coming of the Messiah.<br><br><u><a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2024/07/20/sunday-school-general-president-paul-v-johnson-bio-2024-what-matters-most-teaching-life/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">President Paul V. Johnson</a></u>, <u><a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2024/07/27/chad-webb-sunday-school-general-presidency-first-counselor-bio-2024-byu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Brother Chad H Webb</a></u> and <u><a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2024/08/03/brother-gabriel-w-reid-sunday-school-general-presidency-bio-2024-byu-football-nfl-american-samoa/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Brother Gabriel W. Reid</a></u> joined the Church News podcast to talk about the Old Testament and how members of the Church can study it more fully this year in life’s different scenarios.<br><br>“The Lord says that ‘his mercies [are] according to the conditions of the children of men’ (<u><a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/46?lang=eng&id=p15#p15" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Doctrine and Covenants 46:15</a></u>),” President Johnson said. “He dealt with them according to the conditions that they were in. He deals with us according to the conditions we’re in.”<br><br>President Johnson and his counselors share this and other observations from their time together as a presidency. They also say they hope members of the Church will better understand the role of counseling together both at church and at home as individuals study the scriptures together.</p> <p><a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/podcast">The Church News Podcast</a> is a weekly podcast that invites listeners to make a journey of connection with members of <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/?lang=eng">The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints</a> across the globe. Hosts <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/authors/ryan-jensen/">Jon Ryan Jensen</a>, editor of the <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/">Church News</a>, and <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/authors/mary-richards/">Church News reporter Mary Richards</a> share unique views of the stories, events, and people who form this international faith. With each episode, listeners are asked to embark on a journey to learn from one another and ponder, “What do I know now?” because of the experience.</p>

<p dir="ltr">Since the Israelites' liberation from 400 years of slavery in Egypt, Jews have commemorated the Passover that spared their ancestors from death and marked a new beginning for their people.  </p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ex/12?lang=eng">Exodus 12</a> describes the Passover as an ordinance. When the Savior and His disciples participated in the Last Supper, Jesus transitioned parts of the Passover to become the sacrament. In a way, the sacrament ordinance of today is a tie to both the Last Supper and the original Passover. </p> <p dir="ltr">In this episode of the Church News podcast, <a href="https://religion.byu.edu/directory/matthew-grey">Matthew Grey</a>, a professor of ancient scripture and coordinator of Ancient Near Eastern studies at Brigham Young University, speaks with <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/authors/ryan-jensen/">Church News editor Jon Ryan Jensen</a> about the lessons that can be <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2026/02/22/first-presidency-easter-message-2026-church-of-jesus-christ-latter-day-saints/">remembered during the Easter season</a> from the Passover and the institution of the sacrament. </p> <p dir="ltr">Grey shares how the sacrament helps demonstrate hope in the past, present and future, thanks to the Atonement of Jesus Christ. </p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/podcast">The Church News Podcast</a> is a weekly podcast that invites listeners to make a journey of connection with members of <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/?lang=eng">The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints</a> across the globe. Hosts <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/authors/ryan-jensen/">Jon Ryan Jensen</a>, editor of the <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/">Church News</a>, and <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/authors/mary-richards/">Church News reporter Mary Richards</a> share unique views of the stories, events, and people who form this international faith. With each episode, listeners are asked to embark on a journey to learn from one another and ponder, “What do I know now?” because of the experience.</p>

<p dir="ltr">Around the world, young adults are finding community, discovering their divine identity and deepening their conversion to Jesus Christ by attending institute classes.</p> <p dir="ltr">This year marks the 100th anniversary of <a href="https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/">Institutes of Religion</a>, an education program of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Institute began in one building in 1926 near the University of Idaho and is now a worldwide program with more than 2,700 locations in more than 170 countries.</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2024/07/27/chad-webb-sunday-school-general-presidency-first-counselor-bio-2024-byu/">Brother Chad H Webb</a>, administrator for Seminaries and Institutes of Religion and the first counselor in the Sunday School general presidency, said young adults can be "part of something historic" in this centennial year. He and Yaw Danso, an associate administrator for Seminaries and Institutes, join Church News reporter Mary Richards on this episode of the Church News podcast.</p> <p><a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/podcast">The Church News Podcast</a> is a weekly podcast that invites listeners to make a journey of connection with members of <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/?lang=eng">The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints</a> across the globe. Hosts <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/authors/ryan-jensen/">Jon Ryan Jensen</a>, editor of the <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/">Church News</a>, and <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/authors/mary-richards/">Church News reporter Mary Richards</a> share unique views of the stories, events, and people who form this international faith. With each episode, listeners are asked to embark on a journey to learn from one another and ponder, “What do I know now?” because of the experience.</p>

<p dir="ltr">Although professional basketball player<a href="https://gleague.nba.com/player/1642565/parker-van-dyke"> Parker Van Dyke</a> has worn jerseys for the Salt Lake City Stars and Austin Spurs, he sees his first identity as a disciple of Jesus Christ.</p> <p dir="ltr">Parker currently plays for the NBA G League and<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Goodkind_Network"> broadcasts</a> high school games. He has also played professionally in<a href="https://basketball.eurobasket.com/player/Parker-Van-Dyke/300530"> Europe</a>, after starting for the<a href="https://utahutes.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/parker-van-dyke/7506"> University of Utah Utes</a> and serving a full-time mission in the Alabama Birmingham Mission.</p> <p dir="ltr">Through all this, Van Dyke’s advice to others is to be builders — both on a team and in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.</p> <p dir="ltr">He joins Church News reporter Mary Richards in the church meetinghouse gym where he grew up playing in Salt Lake City.</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/podcast">The Church News Podcast</a> is a weekly podcast that invites listeners to make a journey of connection with members of <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/?lang=eng">The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints</a> across the globe. Hosts <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/authors/ryan-jensen/">Jon Ryan Jensen</a>, editor of the <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/">Church News</a>, and <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/authors/mary-richards/">Church News reporter Mary Richards</a> share unique views of the stories, events, and people who form this international faith. With each episode, listeners are asked to embark on a journey to learn from one another and ponder, “What do I know now?” because of the experience.</p>

<p dir="ltr"><a href="http://www.rootstech.org/">RootsTech</a>, a three-day global family history event, is scheduled for March 5-7. The gathering will reach a worldwide audience online while also featuring an in-person experience in Salt Lake City.</p> <p dir="ltr">This year’s theme is "<a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/members/2025/12/17/rootstech-2026-theme-together-global-emcees-worldwide-family-history-genealogy/">Together</a>," and organizers hope to empower attendees to uncover their family history and make new, meaningful connections. The <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/2026/02/27/how-to-attend-2026-rootstech-conference-familysearch/">lineup for 2026</a> includes <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/2015/10/15/23222708/elder-ronald-a-rasband-apostle-2015">Elder Ronald A. Rasband</a> of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as well as other keynote speakers, hundreds of classes and new technologies.</p> <p dir="ltr">In this episode, <a href="https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/speakers/jonathan-wing/en">Jonathan Wing</a>, director of events for <a href="https://www.familysearch.org/en/united-states/">FamilySearch International</a>, joins <a href="http://thechurchnews.com/authors/ryan-jensen">Church News editor Ryan Jensen</a> to preview RootsTech 2026 and discuss how family history can help individuals and families draw closer to the Savior, Jesus Christ.</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/podcast">The Church News Podcast</a> is a weekly podcast that invites listeners to make a journey of connection with members of <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/?lang=eng">The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints</a> across the globe. Hosts <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/authors/ryan-jensen/">Jon Ryan Jensen</a>, editor of the <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/">Church News</a>, and <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/authors/mary-richards/">Church News reporter Mary Richards</a> share unique views of the stories, events, and people who form this international faith. With each episode, listeners are asked to embark on a journey to learn from one another and ponder, “What do I know now?” because of the experience.</p>

<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2026/02/13/elder-clark-gilbert-apostle-bio-2026/">Elder Clark G. Gilbert</a> of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and his wife, Sister Christine Gilbert, have seen the hand of the Lord in their lives as they have strived to live the covenants they made at baptism and in the house of the Lord.</p> <p dir="ltr">The Gilberts have grown closer as a family and learned how to give and receive the Savior’s relief while fulfilling professional and Church assignments.</p> <p dir="ltr">As the newest Apostle in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Elder Gilbert knows he is to be a special witness of the name of Christ in all the world (see <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/107?lang=eng&id=p23#p23">Doctrine and Covenants 107:23</a>). Just a few days after being called by Church <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2025/10/14/president-dallin-h-oaks-inside-life-faith-ministry/">President Dallin H. Oaks</a>, Elder and Sister Gilbert joined Church News reporter Mary Richards to share more about their family, faith and testimonies of Jesus Christ.</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/podcast">The Church News Podcast</a> is a weekly podcast that invites listeners to make a journey of connection with members of <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/?lang=eng">The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints</a> across the globe. Host <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/author/sarahdeseretnews-com">Sarah Jane Weaver</a>, reporter and editor for <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/">The Church News</a> for a quarter-century, shares a unique view of the stories, events, and most important people who form this international faith. With each episode, listeners are asked to embark on a journey to learn from one another and ponder, “What do I know now?” because of the experience. </p>

<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2025/10/14/president-dallin-h-oaks-inside-life-faith-ministry/">President Dallin H. Oaks</a> was set apart as the <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2025/10/14/president-dallin-oaks-named-prophet-announces-new-first-presidency-eyring-christofferson/">18th President</a> of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Oct. 14, 2025. Since that time, he has carried the <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2026/01/11/president-dallin-h-oaks-feels-responsibility-of-mantel-of-prophet-burley-idaho/">holy mantle</a> as the Lord’s Prophet to the world, sharing the invitation to “<a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2026/01/11/president-dallin-h-oaks-feels-responsibility-of-mantel-of-prophet-burley-idaho/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CBe%20happy%2C%E2%80%9D%20he%20said.%20%E2%80%9CDo%20not%20be%20depressed.%20Trust%20in%20the%20Lord.%E2%80%9D">be optimistic</a>” and to “<a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2026/02/10/president-dallin-h-oaks-speaks-byu-draw-closer-jesus-christ-overcome-doubts/">stay on the covenant path</a>.” </p> <p dir="ltr">On this episode of the Church News podcast, <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/authors/ryan-jensen/">Church News editor Ryan Jensen</a> shares recorded excerpts from President Oaks’ interview prior to the <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/temples/2026/01/11/president-dallin-h-oaks-dedicates-burley-idaho-temple/">Jan. 11 dedication</a> of the <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/almanac/temples/burley-idaho/">Burley Idaho Temple</a> and his <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/dallin-h-oaks/coming-closer-to-jesus-christ/">Feb. 10 devotional at Brigham Young University</a>. <strong id="docs-internal-guid-fbbfff42-7fff-bab0-4220-0cbf45eeb7b6"> </strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/podcast">The Church News Podcast</a> is a weekly podcast that invites listeners to make a journey of connection with members of <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/?lang=eng">The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints</a> across the globe. Hosts <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/authors/ryan-jensen/">Jon Ryan Jensen</a>, editor of the <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/">Church News</a>, and <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/authors/mary-richards/">Church News reporter Mary Richards</a> share unique views of the stories, events, and people who form this international faith. With each episode, listeners are asked to embark on a journey to learn from one another and ponder, “What do I know now?” because of the experience. Produced by <a href="https://kellieannhalvo.com/">KellieAnn Halvorsen</a>.</p>

<p dir="ltr">When <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/1994/6/25/23256894/elder-jeffrey-r-holland-apostle-1994/">President Jeffrey R. Holland</a>, president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2025/12/27/president-jeffrey-r-holland-dies-at-age-85/">died on Dec. 27, 2025</a>, his biography was already in the works. Following <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2023/8/3/23818975/churchs-issues-update-on-elder-jeffrey-r-holland-health/">his 2023 health scare</a>, President Holland contacted Church <a href="https://rsc.byu.edu/author/grow-matthew-j">historian Matt Grow</a> to document his life story.</p> <p>On this episode of the Church News podcast, Grow shares how working with President Holland during their one-on-one conversations helped build his testimony of the Savior. He is joined by guest host and fellow Church leader biographer <a href="https://www.deseretmanagement.com/executive-leadership/sheri-dew">Sheri Dew</a>, executive vice president of <a href="https://www.deseretmanagement.com/">Deseret Management Corp.</a> and a former member of the Relief Society general presidency. Both highlight President Holland’s faith in Jesus Christ, his candor, his communication skills and his unfailing <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/04/43holland?lang=eng">hope</a>.</p> <p><a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/podcast">The Church News Podcast</a> is a weekly podcast that invites listeners to make a journey of connection with members of <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/?lang=eng">The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints</a> across the globe. Hosts <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/authors/ryan-jensen/">Jon Ryan Jensen</a>, editor of the <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/">Church News</a>, and <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/authors/mary-richards/">Church News reporter Mary Richards</a> share unique views of the stories, events, and people who form this international faith. With each episode, listeners are asked to embark on a journey to learn from one another and ponder, “What do I know now?” because of the experience. Produced by <a href="https://kellieannhalvo.com/">KellieAnn Halvorsen</a>.</p>

<p dir="ltr">In January 2026, <a href="https://www.byupathway.edu/articles/news/tanise-chung-hoon-named-vice-president-of-advancement">Tanise Chung-Hoon</a> was appointed as the new vice president of advancement for <a href="https://www.byupathway.edu/">BYU–Pathway Worldwide</a>, a higher education organization established by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Chung-Hoon takes her previous experiences serving as the managing director of <a href="https://philanthropies.churchofjesuschrist.org/">Philanthropies</a> for the Church into her role as she encourages the “One Work” and vision of the institution.</p> <p dir="ltr">On this episode of the Church News podcast, Chung-Hoon joins <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/authors/mary-richards/">Church News reporter Mary Richards</a> to discuss the <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/self-reliance?lang=eng">importance of self-reliance</a> and the broader <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/life/education/what-education-resources-does-the-church-offer?lang=eng">impact of Church education initiatives</a>.</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/podcast">The Church News Podcast</a> is a weekly podcast that invites listeners to make a journey of connection with members of <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/?lang=eng">The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints</a> across the globe. Hosts <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/authors/ryan-jensen/">Jon Ryan Jensen</a>, editor of the <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/">Church News</a>, and <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/authors/mary-richards/">Church News reporter Mary Richards</a> share unique views of the stories, events, and people who form this international faith. With each episode, listeners are asked to embark on a journey to learn from one another and ponder, “What do I know now?” because of the experience. Produced by <a href="https://kellieannhalvo.com/">KellieAnn Halvorsen</a>.</p>

<p dir="ltr">Each year, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints provides a scripture-based theme for the young men and young women of the Church to study and learn from. The<a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/members/2025/09/04/2026-youth-theme-young-men-young-women-walk-with-me/"> 2026 youth theme</a>, “Walk with me,” comes from<a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/pgp/moses/6?lang=eng&id=p34#p34"> Moses 6:34</a> and is part of the greater “<a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/come-follow-me-for-home-and-church-old-testament-2026?lang=eng">Come, Follow Me</a>” study of the Old Testament.</p> <p dir="ltr">On this episode of the Church News podcast, Young Men General<a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2025/08/30/timothy-l-farnes-young-men-general-president-bio-april-2025-obedience-truth-putting-faith-first/"> President Timothy L. Farnes</a> and Young Women General<a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2023/6/3/23738767/young-women-general-president-emily-belle-freeman-bio-2023-abiding-belief-in-jesus-christ/"> President Emily Belle Freeman</a> discuss how this year’s study can help youth have transformative experiences as they accept the invitation to “Walk with me.”  Tools related to the theme can be found at<a href="http://youth.churchofjesuschrist.org"> youth.ChurchofJesusChrist.org</a>, including upcoming and<a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2026/01/18/worldwide-discussion-for-youth-2026-theme-walk-with-me-president-christofferson/"> recent worldwide discussions</a>, publications, music, FSY conference information and the “<a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/for-the-strength-of-youth?lang=eng">For the Strength of Youth: A Guide for Making Choices</a>.”</p> <p dir="ltr">President Farnes and President Freeman are joined by Church News editor <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/authors/ryan-jensen/">Ryan Jensen</a>.</p> <p><a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/podcast">The Church News Podcast</a> is a weekly podcast that invites listeners to make a journey of connection with members of <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/?lang=eng">The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints</a> across the globe. Hosts <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/authors/ryan-jensen/">Jon Ryan Jensen</a>, editor of the <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/">Church News</a>, and <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/authors/mary-richards/">Church News reporter Mary Richards</a> share unique views of the stories, events, and people who form this international faith. With each episode, listeners are asked to embark on a journey to learn from one another and ponder, “What do I know now?” because of the experience. Produced by <a href="https://kellieannhalvo.com/">KellieAnn Halvorsen</a>.</p>

<p>For <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jilly_mcauley/?hl=en">Jill McAuley</a>, a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/women-and-priesthood-power/narratives/13-becoming-pure-vessels-in-the-hands-of-the-lord?lang=eng&id=p_tTFJF-p_u7A27#p_tTFJF">knowing her identity as a child of God</a> has helped her both overcome and glory in her infirmities (see <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/nt/2-cor/12?lang=eng&id=p9#p9">2 Corinthians 12:9</a>). Despite being paralyzed in a car crash at 18 years old, she has spent the last 20-plus years deepening her spiritual and emotional growth through service, study and grace through Christ. She joins <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/authors/mary-richards/">Church News reporter Mary Richards</a> to discuss this transformational journey of finding freedom and purpose in her faith beyond ability.</p> <p><a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/podcast">The Church News Podcast</a> is a weekly podcast that invites listeners to make a journey of connection with members of <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/?lang=eng">The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints</a> across the globe. Hosts <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/authors/ryan-jensen/">Jon Ryan Jensen</a>, editor of the <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/">Church News</a>, and <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/authors/mary-richards/">Church News reporter Mary Richards</a> share unique views of the stories, events, and people who form this international faith. With each episode, listeners are asked to embark on a journey to learn from one another and ponder, “What do I know now?” because of the experience. Produced by <a href="https://kellieannhalvo.com/">KellieAnn Halvorsen</a>.</p>

<p>In <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/2018/1/16/23213417/getting-to-know-president-russell-m-nelson-of-the-first-presidency/">President Russell M. Nelson</a>’s October 2023 talk, “<a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/general-conference/2023/10/1/23898352/president-nelson-october-2023-general-conference-think-celestial/">Think Celestial!</a>” he declared, “Mortality is a master class in learning to choose the things of greatest eternal import.” For aging members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, this “learning” remains in force as they find themselves looking for the best ways to serve in the Church and with their families. On this episode of the Church News podcast, <a href="https://www.deseret.com/authors/norman-hill/">Norman Hill</a> — <a href="https://marriott.byu.edu/directory/details?id=51269">BYU associate professor</a> and author of the <a href="https://email.deseret.com/better-with-age-2025-7-8?_gl=1*1902ckm*_gcl_au*MTU5NDQxNDEuMTc0NzY5NjM0OA..*_ga*MTE5NjQ5MTM3Ny4xNzQ2NDYxMDU4*_ga_YNRPD2MVFD*czE3NTIwNzM3NTckbzE5JGcwJHQxNzUyMDczNzY2JGo1MSRsMCRoMA..">Deseret News series “Better With Age”</a> — shares his insights into <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/2021/6/22/23265453/episode-36-norman-c-hill-silver-linings-of-aging/">aging with faith</a> with host <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/authors/ryan-jensen/">Church News editor Ryan Jensen</a>.</p> <p><a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/podcast">The Church News Podcast</a> is a weekly podcast that invites listeners to make a journey of connection with members of <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/?lang=eng">The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints</a> across the globe. Hosts <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/authors/ryan-jensen/">Jon Ryan Jensen</a>, editor of the <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/">Church News</a>, and <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/authors/mary-richards/">Church News reporter Mary Richards</a> share unique views of the stories, events, and people who form this international faith. With each episode, listeners are asked to embark on a journey to learn from one another and ponder, “What do I know now?” because of the experience. Produced by <a href="https://kellieannhalvo.com/">KellieAnn Halvorsen</a>.</p>

<p>As Latter-day Saints study the Old Testament as part of the 2026 <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/2025/07/11/2026-come-follow-me-manual-old-testament-now-available-online/">“Come, Follow Me” curriculum</a>, a General Handbook update provides <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/members/2025/12/16/update-to-general-handbook-outlines-more-flexibility-in-bible-usage-home-church/">guidance on using different editions and translations of the Holy Bible</a>. On this Church News podcast, Brigham Young University associate professor of ancient scripture, <a href="https://religion.byu.edu/directory/josh-sears">Josh Sears</a>, joins <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/authors/ryan-jensen/">Church News editor Jon Ryan Jensen</a> to discuss the flexibility in using Bible translations in home and Church studies, helping members understand doctrine and seek truth in the sacred works.</p> <p><a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/podcast">The Church News Podcast</a> is a weekly podcast that invites listeners to make a journey of connection with members of <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/?lang=eng">The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints</a> across the globe. Hosts <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/authors/ryan-jensen/">Jon Ryan Jensen</a>, editor of the <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/">Church News</a>, and <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/authors/mary-richards/">Church News reporter Mary Richards</a> share unique views of the stories, events, and people who form this international faith. With each episode, listeners are asked to embark on a journey to learn from one another and ponder, “What do I know now?” because of the experience. Produced by <a href="https://kellieannhalvo.com/">KellieAnn Halvorsen</a>.</p>