Wise and intentional social media use, with Ensign College’s Joseph Kerry

<p dir="ltr"><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> has recently invited Latter-day Saints to<a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/57nelson?lang=eng"> make discipleship of Jesus Christ their highest priority</a>. At<a href="https://www.ensign.edu"> Ensign College</a>, an institution of higher education founded and sponsored by the Church, the school's<a href="https://www.ensign.edu/about"> mission to develop capable and trusted disciples of Jesus Christ</a> reinforces this invitation even in secular degrees like social media marketing. On this episode of the Church News podcast, <a href="https://www.ensign.edu/devotional/joseph-kerry-01-2025">Joseph Kerry</a>, chair of the Communication Department at Ensign College, joins<a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/authors/mary-richards/"> Church News reporter Mary Richards</a> to share<a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/succeed-in-school-study-and-life-skills/41-be-safe-and-wise-online?lang=eng"> how to wisely use social media</a> while increasing one&rsquo;s discipleship of Jesus Christ. He stresses the significance of creating and consuming uplifting content, being<a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/general-conference/2024/10/05/president-dallin-oaks-october-2024-general-conference-avoid-contention-be-peacemaker/"> a peacemaker</a> online and how <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/taking-charge-of-technology?lang=eng">intentional technology</a> use can help maintain spiritual and emotional well-being.</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, &ldquo;What do I know now?&rdquo; because of the experience. Produced by <a href="https://kellieannhalvo.com/">KellieAnn Halvorsen</a>.</p>