by Larry Richman | Feb 14, 2015
More and more people are discovering the funny BYUtv sketch comedy show, Studio C. Youth and adults alike enjoy the clean laughter the show provides. New videos are uploaded regularly to Studio C’s YouTube channel. You can also stream the show at...
by Larry Richman | Feb 4, 2015
Below is the new Elevate Seminary video from the LDS Seminary Facebook page. It shows how seminary students have been blessed by elevating their experience this year. Find other stories about the benefits of Seminary by following the hashtag #elevate. Post by LDS...
by Larry Richman | Feb 2, 2015
Click the image below to see the full infographic that gives some interesting statistics on cultural, social, and technological differences across the past few generations.
by Larry Richman | Jan 18, 2015
This year, LDS youth are embarking in the service of God for their mutual theme. Below is a video “Embark” that introduces the theme. Download the video by going to this page and clicking the link “Download this video” to the right of the...
by Larry Richman | Jan 6, 2015
Back in August, I noted that the Mutual theme for 2015 is D&C 4:2: “O ye that embark in the service of God, see that ye serve him with all your heart, might, mind and strength, that ye may stand blameless before God at the last day.” Resources to support the...
by Larry Richman | Dec 29, 2014
Updated December 27, 2018 The annual theme may be used to enrich LDS Mutual opening exercises, as a topic for sacrament meeting talks by youth, or to provide focus for youth activities, including camps, youth conferences, and devotionals. Leaders are encouraged to...
by Larry Richman | Dec 15, 2014
“For God So Loved the World” is a compilation of videos from Bible Videos series. It is a great video to share with others as we thank God for the gift of His Son. You can find this video on the Bible Videos page or on YouTube. Learn more about the Life of...
by Larry Richman | Nov 13, 2014
The Facebook page Help Your Teens Play it Safe offers a few tips parents can use to keep their kids safe on Facebook. Facebook lets you control the audience of your posts. Therefore, encourage your kids to review their privacy settings and to make sure they consider...
by Larry Richman | Nov 3, 2014
The November issue of the New Era magazine is now online (as well as the Ensign, Liahona, and Friend). Youth will really enjoy the summaries of conference talks as well as images that they can share with their friends. See some examples below. There is also a reading...
by Larry Richman | Oct 30, 2014
Pornography is addicting. It affects behavior. It harms relationships. And it even rewires the brain. That’s the message from the group Fight the New Drug (FightTheNewDrug.org). “Pornography used to be a matter of opinion. Some felt it was natural, normal, and...
by Larry Richman | Oct 25, 2014
Lindsey Stirling will be the next featured guest in the LDS Face-to-Face series on November 25, 2014, at 6:30 p.m. MST. You can watch the event on Facebook, the Youth Activities page, and on the Mormon Channel. The first #LDSface2face event was with David Archuleta in...
by Larry Richman | Oct 15, 2014
The article “Strengthening Youth through Uplifting Activities” in the September Ensign explains the importance of well-planned activities and points out resources to help you plan them. Successful activities provide youth with a wholesome setting to learn...
by Larry Richman | Sep 22, 2014
Nearly all of today’s teenagers will come in contact with pornography by the time they turn 18. Unfortunately, the question seems to be no longer if our children will be exposed to pornography but when—and how they will cope. Indeed, we can expect many of our youth to...
by Larry Richman | Aug 29, 2014
On August 19th, Elder David A. Bednar gave an amazing speech at Education Week challenging us to use social media to share gospel messages and sweep the earth as with a flood. The next morning, an early-morning seminary class in the Peoria Arizona North Stake accepted...
by Larry Richman | Aug 27, 2014
The Mutual theme for 2015 is D&C 4:2: “O ye that embark in the service of God, see that ye serve him with all your heart, might, mind and strength, that ye may stand blameless before God at the last day.” The theme may be used in Mutual opening exercises, as a...