Youth Voices

Episode 16: Sacrifice

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:00:00 MST

Amanda Farrington is a talented young woman who loves to dance. When she made the high school drill team, she was thrilled. However, the promptings of the Spirit soon led her to the difficult, but ultimately correct decision to give it up. Listen to her story of what she learned through this sacrifice and how it's changed her relationship with Heavenly Father.

Episode 15: Repentance Discussion

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 06:00:00 MST

What is repentance? How do I know if I have fully repented? What sins do I need to confess to my bishop? Youth panelists give their answers to these questions and offer additional comments in our discussion on repentance.

Episode 14: Gratitude Discussion

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 06:00:00 MST

What are some things we should be grateful for and how do we show it? Do you take the time to show your Heavenly Father that you're grateful for all He has done? Youth panelists give their answers to these questions and offer additional comments in our discussion on gratitude.

Episode 13: Addiction Recovery

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 06:00:00 MST

Alex Riddle and Amanda Smith are both in the Addiction Recovery Program provided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Listen to their stories to learn how their addictions started, how they are learning to overcome them through the power of the Atonement, and how this decision to get help has changed their lives. As they have both started to make changes, it's motivated them to help others do the same. They want others to feel the same joy that comes when you truly understand and apply the Atonement.

Episode 12: Service Before Sports

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 06:00:00 MST

Will Hopoate started his rugby career at a young age as a talented professional player in Australia and shortly became one of the most sought-after players in the league. He has decided to turn down millions of dollars to serve a full-time mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Listen to his story and how he was able to make this major decision.

Episode 11: Language

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 06:00:00 MST

Why is it important to use good language? What can we do if someone around us is swearing? What can we do to stop ourselves and others from gossiping? Youth panelists give their answers to these questions and offer additional comments in our discussion about language.

Episode 10: Friends

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 06:00:00 MST

What guidelines should we follow when choosing our friends? How can we maintain high standards and still be friends with those not of our faith? Youth panelists give their answers to these questions and offer additional comments in our discussion about friends.

Episode 09: Clarity Through Conversion

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 06:00:00 MST

After becoming an orphan at age 15, Manuela Hoerl decided to come to America as a foreign exchange student. She was placed with a Mormon family who helped her cope with her parents' death by helping her gain a testimony of the gospel and eternal families. Hear how her perspective has changed and the comfort and hope the gospel has brought to her life.

Episode 08: The Sabbath Day

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 06:00:00 MST

Why is it important to keep the Sabbath day holy? What activities should we avoid on Sundays? Why isn't there a list of what we can and can't do on the Sabbath? Youth panelists give their answers to these questions and offer additional comments in our discussion of Sabbath day observance.

Episode 07: Music and the Spirit

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 06:00:00 MST

Marissa Rohlfing has been singing and dancing since she was little and even started a glee club at her high school. Hear her testimony of how music can help us feel the Spirit and connect with our Heavenly Father, as well as her advice on how to avoid bad music.

Episode 06: Entertainment and the Media Discussion

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 06:00:00 MST

Do you believe that whatever you read or listen to has an effect on you? How do you decide which movies or TV shows to watch? How would you explain to others why pornography is bad? Why are we counseled to not spend much time playing video games? Six youth comment and give their answers to these questions and more in our panel discussion on entertainment and the media.

Episode 05: 195 Dresses

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 06:00:00 MST

Have you ever noticed how hard it is to find a modest prom dress? One young woman in Arizona came up with a solution for her community. Hear how Charity Fuller gathered 195 dresses, made them modest, and then offered them to the young women in her area to wear to prom.

Episode 04: Modesty Discussion

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 06:00:00 MST

How can we know if what we are wearing is appropriate? How do we balance having our own style and sometimes trying to stand out? Why should we dress nicely for Church meetings? Five youth give their answers and comments to these questions and more in our panel discussion on modesty.

Episode 03: Dayton's Legs

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 06:00:00 MST

Out of love, 13-year-old Spencer Zimmerman pushed himself to the limit so that his friend who has cerebral palsy could participate with him in a triathlon. By completing the triathlon he strengthened his friendship with Dayton and also helped him complete his physical fitness Duty to God requirement.

Episode 02: The Influence of One

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 06:00:00 MST

On December 12th, 2008, three friends were in a tragic car accident in Tabor, Alberta, Canada. The driver walked away without a scratch, one boy was in a coma for a month, and the other boy, Chris, passed away. Hear how these two boys, their friends, and an entire community were able to learn from Chris's death by following his example of sharing the gospel. Many who were grieving also gained a better understanding of the plan of salvation, the Atonement, and other gospel principles. Join us as we explore how several teenagers dealt with this tragedy.

Episode 01: Same Team, Different Jerseys

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 12:00:00 MST

Brandon McEwen and Teren Bingham are quarterbacks for rival high schools in Arizona, but they are breaking down a stigma of difference between the two neighboring towns. Teren baptized Brandon the day after their high school rivalry game. Hear how Teren, a local seminary teacher, and others influenced Brandon’s decision to join the Church.