BYU–Hawaii and the Polynesian Cultural Center: Teaching and sharing the 'aloha spirit' and love of Christ

<ul></ul> <p><a href="https://www.byuh.edu/">Brigham Young University–Hawaii</a> is known for its <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/2024/03/02/sarah-jane-weaver-byu-hawaii-students-teach-about-diversity-and-unity/">diversity of students</a>, Christ-centered values and the “<a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/2023/10/14/23916934/sharing-aloha-thousands-celebrate-60th-anniversary-of-polynesian-cultural-center/">aloha spirit.</a>” In this episode of the Church News podcast, the second of a <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/church-news-podcast/byu-hawaii-president-john-s-k-kauwe-iii-on-the-spi">two-part series</a>, the Church News returns to the island of Oahu to talk to students and leaders of BYU–Hawaii and the neighboring <a href="https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&amp;ai=DChcSEwj4qsvppIaFAxWvEK0GHUR_AywYABABGgJwdg&amp;ase=2&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwte-vBhBFEiwAQSv_xQryZOaOwdMJ3ooxRnDUWfc081uOJt-k9-1BiEYp4JrnSnbp9WADBRoCvxQQAvD_BwE&amp;ohost=www.google.com&amp;cid=CAESVuD2qCmpo4zE-RRflngpAi-UIxIgcVDT9q_9y7KqwSo3j53O2UHuMpZNYRhBymOPpy5XfE7o50Si0gJOT-Hin9F2P-K3J360x6cONjsd-BYt7-G6sKcm&amp;sig=AOD64_26jG931X6NB9S4jbOkdW22TnDTbQ&amp;q&amp;nis=4&amp;adurl&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiS98TppIaFAxVCJDQIHZNXDQkQ0Qx6BAgMEAM">Polynesian Cultural Center</a> — where many BYU–Hawaii students work. Concluding this episode is a conversation with <a href="https://news.byuh.edu/seasiders/a-voyage-of-faith-to-byu-hawaii">P. Alfred Grace</a>, <a href="https://news.byuh.edu/seasiders/a-voyage-of-faith-to-byu-hawaii">president and CEO of the Polynesian Cultural Center</a>. He shares the history and values of the cultural center and answers the important question, “What do you know now?”  </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. Host <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/author/sarahdeseretnews-com">Sarah Jane Weaver</a>, reporter and executive 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. Produced by <a href="https://kellieannhalvo.com/">KellieAnn Halvorsen</a>.</p>