by Beth Young | Mar 24, 2026 | Articles, Bishops, Elders Quorum, Ministering, Primary Presidencies, Relief Society, Stake Leadership, Youth Leadership
There are phrases we reach for when someone is hurting, phrases meant to comfort, to steady, to reassure. But sometimes those phrases, though well-intended, fall short. “Everything happens for a reason” is one of them. In a recent episode of the Leading Saints Podcast...
by Beth Young | Jan 27, 2026 | Articles, Ministering, Ward Mission Leader
There is a quiet assumption many of us carry when we hear the phrase “gathering Israel.” We imagine bold declarations, convincing explanations, or perfectly-timed testimonies. We imagine movements that are visible, measurable, and immediate. But lived discipleship...
by Beth Young | Nov 11, 2025 | Articles, Ministering
We are all moving through life, and life is moving through us. The question is not if we will face storms, but how we will move when they come. In a recent Leading Saints podcast episode titled “The Local Ward When Tragedy Strikes,” Dan Duckworth shared powerful...
by Beth Young | Oct 7, 2025 | Articles, Elders Quorum, Primary Presidencies, Relief Society, Teaching, Youth Leadership
There were so many inspired and inspiring talks at the October 2025 General Conference. As someone who loves to teach and be a part of inspired discussions, I was truly excited and intrigued by Brother Chad H Webb’s talk, “That All May Be Edified.” I’m deeply grateful...
by Beth Young | Sep 2, 2025 | Articles, Bishops, Primary Presidencies, Relief Society, Stake Leadership, Youth Leadership
At a recent BYU Education week, I was touched by a good-hearted and engaging door host. They’re the volunteers that help folks get in line and engage them as they wait for the doors to open for any class. All week, this brother just glowed with love and testimony. On...
by Beth Young | Apr 22, 2025 | Articles, Bishops
Many of you may have had a transformational experience during an Easter or Christmas sacrament program. Or were deeply touched by a special musical number. There’s something sacred about sitting in sacrament meetings and feeling the Spirit settle into the room as...
by Beth Young | Mar 25, 2025 | Articles, Elders Quorum, Ward Council |
In the quest to build robust relationships and foster a sense of community among men, the principles of Fitness, Fellowship, and Faith—collectively known as F3—emerge as pivotal. These three tenets, championed by F3 Nation, serve as foundational elements in...
by Beth Young | Dec 31, 2024 | Articles, Bishops, Elders Quorum, Primary Presidencies, Relief Society, Stake Leadership, Ward Council, Ward Mission Leader, Youth Leadership |
Effective Church leadership is more than managing programs or delivering inspiring sermons; it’s about fostering a culture of connection, trust, and growth. The recent two-part podcast with Kurt Francom and Ryan Gottfredson was a conversation that offers profound...
by Beth Young | Nov 12, 2024 | Articles, Bishops, Elders Quorum, Ministering, Primary Presidencies, Relief Society, Stake Leadership, Youth Leadership |
As Church leaders, we often encounter members who are wrestling with life’s challenges, trying to align their lives with gospel teachings but finding the road daunting. These moments can test the boundaries between our desire to lead with love and the duty to uphold...
by Beth Young | Oct 29, 2024 | Articles, Bishops, Elders Quorum, Primary Presidencies, Relief Society, Stake Leadership, Youth Leadership |
As we serve in the Church, our various callings often bring a mixed bag of joys, sorrows, wisdom, mistakes, and a plethora of opportunities to grow. Sometimes our release from a calling is welcome and a much-needed relief, other times it may seem untimely and...
