Research suggests that it is not uncommon for YSA’s to feel a lack of purpose and belonging within the Church. In this episode, renowned author and psychologist Wendy Ulrich shares insight on how leaders can best minister to YSAs who may be struggling with a sense of purposeand belonging. We are striving to improve this content, please consider taking the survey related to this episode here: https://research.churchofjesuschrist.org/jfe/form/SV_3Dza9x3tD4YBjzE HIGHLIGHTS 1:30 Introduction to...

As stated in the November 2022 announcement, “Young single adults lead YSA efforts” and “YSA committee members work to help all young single adults participate in the work of salvation and exaltation.” In this episode, two YSAs serving on a YSA Institute Council share their experiences, feelings, and best practices. We are striving to improve this content, please consider taking the survey related to this episode here: https://research.churchofjesuschrist.org/jfe/form/SV_cvkd2ulK8jG9Zyu

With the counsel to consider YSAs for stake and ward leadership callings, leaders are curious to know how this change has been received. In this episode, two YSAs who are serving in ward and stake leadership callings share their perspective on the changes. We are striving to improve this content, please consider taking the survey related to this episode here: https://research.churchofjesuschrist.org/jfe/form/SV_aVuVz2g9nAE9fNQ HIGHLIGHTS 1:30 Introduction to Tamsin and Alex.  4:30 Alex has...

YSAs often have questions and potential concerns regarding the church’s history. In this episode, two church historians discuss how YSA leaders can respond to questions about Church history and what resources are available. After listening to this episode, please take the time to take this survey: https://research.churchofjesuschrist.org/jfe/form/SV_bqG61EEsAqjJ9n8 HIGHLIGHTS 1:50 Introduction to Clair and Matt, church historians. 2:45 Clair explains what they hope to accomplish by speaking...

Mental health is a rising concern among YSAs. In this episode, licensed psychologist, Sheldon Martin, and a YSA who has struggled with mental health, Xochitl Bott, discuss how YSA leaders can help YSAs dealing with mental health challenges. Please give us your feedback about this episode by filling out this short questionnaire: https://research.churchofjesuschrist.org/jfe/form/SV_7Q9IfqfY2fzvmcK

In this episode, a YSA stake presidency and a bishop discuss what they have seen work best with listening to and working with YSAs. Please give us your feedback about this episode by filling out this short questionnaire:  https://research.churchofjesuschrist.org/jfe/form/SV_6R51KSPKmVd17VQ