Read more about the article Creating Friendship & Belonging in Relief Society

Creating Friendship & Belonging in Relief Society

Emma Larsen is a Senior at Brigham Young University studying Theatre Education, works at the BYU Center for Teaching and Learning, and tutors English to Taiwanese students. She is also the author of the book, The New Kid: Finding Friendship and Belonging in the Face of Life Changes. Emma served in the Taiwan Taipei mission and has served as a Relief Society teacher, ward music chair, and sacrament meeting pianist. She is currently the Relief Society president in a young single adult ward in Provo, Utah. Highlights

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Read more about the article Learning to Be More Than an Athlete

Learning to Be More Than an Athlete

The pressure to be a good athlete starts early in a child’s life and continues as they grow and settle into their preferred sport. With so much emphasis on winning and being good it’s no wonder that many young athletes can start to equate their worth and value to the success they are  or aren’t seeing in their sport. After years of pushing and striving to be better and better herself, coach Lorrine Headrick had a wake up call that made her realize her worth and value was not tied to her success as an athlete. She now helps young high school and college age athletes know that they are still great athletes even when they make mistakes and that their worth and value is not dependent on how well they perform. By helping these athletes let go of perfectionism she is seeing them build more confidence, enjoy their sports more, and actually be more successful in all areas of their lives. 

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Read more about the article Benefits of Social Relationships: Mending Fractures and Widening Our Circles

Benefits of Social Relationships: Mending Fractures and Widening Our Circles

What if you sent a hand-written, two-page letter to every single one of your Facebook friends? What if you struck up conversations with strangers more often? What if you mended a fracture in your family? Whether we are connecting with friends or family, the benefits of social relationships are numerous. We often hear about how social interaction and connection can improve our mental and physical health. But can relationships also be a way to heal our societal divisions and strengthen our communities? In this podcast episode, we explore how widening our circles and tending to relationships more mindfully could be good for us - and society.

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Isaiah 1–12

In this episode we'll start our study of the book of Isaiah. No other book of scripture has been more quoted by other prophets, including Jesus Christ. We'll discuss some of Isaiah's history and why this information is important today. We'll review two key principles. First, we'll discuss how we need to reach out for help from other people in order to effectively manage mental health issues. Second, we'll review the importance of becoming aware of our thoughts and adjusting them to be consistent with revealed truth.

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