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Listen to BYU-Idaho Radio Interview with Sam Eidam. In his devotional address, Sam Eidam, an HR Administrator at BYU-Idaho, spoke about the importance of divine intelligence in a world driven by artificial intelligence. He invited the students to strengthen their divine intelligence in small and simple ways.
In his devotional address, Sam Eidam, an HR Administrator at BYU-Idaho, spoke about the importance of divine intelligence in a world driven by artificial intelligence. He invited the students to strengthen their divine intelligence in small and simple ways.
The Idaho State Supreme Court will hear three cases in the Manwaring Center in Special Events room 387. The first case starts at 8:45 a.m. The cases will be followed by a Q&A session at 12:30 p.m.
President of BYU - Idaho, Alvin F Meredith III unites with the Interfaith Leadership Society to teach students how to unify themselves with others of different faiths.
Join hosts Valeria Coles, Grace Andrus, and Abigale Maxfield as they conclude the four part series of "What We Wish We Knew Before Coming to Rexburg". Listen in as they talk about time management, student life, and social life here at BYU-Idaho!
In his devotional address, Elder Mark A. Bragg, a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, invited all to build Christlike resilience by developing a close relationship with God.
In a BYU-Idaho radio interview Elder Mark A. Bragg, a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, talks with intern Abrielle Millet about his devotional talk, "Christlike Resilience."
This week on Mormon Stories News, John Dehlin and Meggan Hayes break down some of the biggest stories making headlines in Mormonism.We begin with the growing scandal surrounding former Pinal County Sheriff and congressional candidate Mark Lamb. Recent reporting from The Arizona Republic details allegations involving explicit messages, secret relationships, and accusations that raise serious questions about image management, accountability, and whether Mormon leaders around Lamb have helped to protect him from consequences. We also examine the case of former LDS stake president Patrick Bucknum, who has been accused by federal authorities of orchestrating a years-long fraud scheme involving millions of dollars.We take a look at the newest reports from Ensign Peak Advisors, the investment arm of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. With the church's investment portfolio recently losing billions, we discuss what the latest filings reveal, where the money is being invested, and why church finances remain one of the most debated topics among members and former members alike.We also cover the arrest of William Scott Messer at BYU-Idaho. The case has generated significant attention in the Rexburg community and raises questions about discernment and how William obtained an ecclesiastical endorsement.Next, we discuss Auckland YSA and visiting General Authority Peter Meurs and his challenge encouraging young single adults to go on 26 dates in 2026. While some see the initiative as a fun way to encourage social interaction, others view it as another example of the intense cultural pressure many Latter-day Saints experience surrounding dating, marriage, and family formation.Finally, we break down the latest reporting from The Salt Lake Tribune regarding church annotations. The article shines a light on a little-understood system used by church leaders to place confidential notes on member records. The story has sparked fresh concerns about how abuse is handled in the church and the lack of training given to the leaders who are tasked with making and keeping annotations.From leadership scandals and financial disclosures to dating culture, criminal investigations, and church transparency, this week's Mormon Stories News covers the stories shaping conversations throughout the Mormon world.Show notes can be found on the Mormon Stories blog here.___________________YouTubeAt Mormon Stories we explore, celebrate, and challenge Mormon culture through in-depth stories told by members and former members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as well as scholars, authors, LDS apologists, and other professionals. Our overall mission is to: 1. Facilitate informed consent amongst LDS Church members, investigators, and non-members regarding Mormon history, doctrine, and theology2. Support Mormons (and members of other high-demand religions) who are experiencing a religious faith crisis3. Promote healing, growth and community for those who choose to leave the LDS Church or other high demand religions
Spring Fest returns to BYU-Idaho next week by BYU-Idaho Radio
BYU-Idaho will host Mr. BYUI contest on Friday by BYU-Idaho Radio
The Summer Carousel Kickoff is Rexburg's annual community event of fun. The Friday event is at Porter Park from 4 - 8 p.m. Listen to a BYU-Idaho radio interview with Jon Lewis, Rexburg's Parks and Recreation director.
In her devotional address, Selena Robins, the curriculum maintenance manager at BYU-Idaho, taught the most powerful lesson in her life is spiritual discernment.
IN a BYU-Idaho Radio interview Selena Robins, the curriculum maintenance manager at BYU-Idaho, taught the most powerful lesson in her life is spiritual discernment. Listen to an interview about her devotional address.
In his devotional address, Elder B. Corey Cuvelier, a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, invited students to have “great checks” in their lives. He taught the students to become true disciples of Jesus Christ.
In his devotional address, Elder B. Corey Cuvelier, a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, invited students to have “great checks” in their lives. He taught the students to become true disciples of Jesus Christ. Come listen to a BYU-Idaho Radio Interview with intern Abrielle Millet on the devotional.
My friend Wilson Privado (BYU Master's Degree in school psychology, BYU-Idaho undergrad, RM Salt Lake City Mission, Queer, Age 29) joins us to share his story. Wilson talks about pushing down his same-sex attraction before his mission, during his mission and after his mission—and trying to make it work with a girl. Wilson eventually concluded—as he couldn't make it work with a woman—“no happy ending for me” with led to sadness and depression. Wilson talks about a powerful experience in the Temple seeing a rainbow on his hand—and the personal revelation that his Heavenly Parents love him including his queer identity—and how that brought him so much peace and removed shame. Wilson then talks about “teach me with I need to know about myself” and how having “the test isn't having same-sex attraction, but will you stay with the Savior”. Wilson talks about the UVU LGBTQ Institute class and associated activities (around 100) and how helpful that is to Wilson to feel belonging, support, and staying close to Jesus. Wilson concludes with a personal message to closeted LGBTQ youth. Thank you Wilson for being on the podcast. You are a good man—with many gifts to life and help others. I encourage everyone to listen and share this episode. Links: Instagram @wilsonprvado
Ben Fuhriman is a lifelong Idahoan who believes in hard work, family, and service. Born and raised in Ammon, Ben learned early what it means to roll up his sleeves and get things done. As a kid, his dad wouldn't let him go play until he'd filled a bucket with rocks from the garden—so Ben convinced his friends to help. Even then, he understood that teamwork and leadership go hand in hand.That work ethic carried him through life. An Eagle Scout, Hillcrest High School valedictorian, and a “Do it. Do it right. Do it right now.” kind of guy, Ben has always been driven to solve problems and help others succeed. He worked his way through school, served a two-year mission in Brazil, earned his bachelor's degree from BYU-Idaho, and a master's degree in family financial planning from Montana State University. He and his wife, Holli, met on the campaign trail while they were students at BYU-Idaho. Today, they live in Shelley with their four kids—all proud Idaho students.Professionally, Ben is a Certified Financial Planner™, Accredited Financial Counselor™, and Behavioral Financial Advisor™. He owns his own firm and every day helps local families and business owners make smart financial decisions and build stronger futures.As your current State Representative, Ben has brought that same pragmatic approach to the Idaho Legislature—fighting for fiscal responsibility, stronger families, and the Idaho values that make our communities thrive. Whether it's protecting taxpayers, supporting education, or defending personal freedom, Ben has worked to make sure Idaho stays the best place to live, work, and raise a family.Ben Fuhriman is running for re‑election because there's more work to do—and he's ready to keep delivering results that serve Idaho families first.Victory Over Sin is a show hosted by Mark Renick that addresses issues pertaining to returning citizens and the challenges they face coming out of incarceration.Victory Over Sin airs Saturdays at 12:30 pm. On 94.5 FM and 790 AM KSPD Boise's Solid Talkhttps://svdpid.org/advocacy-systemicchangeofid/https://www.svdpid.org/Correspondence can be directed to:Address: 1775 W. State St., #191, Boise, Idaho 83702Phone: 208-713-4458Podcast Website: https://www.790kspd.com/podcast-victory-over-sin/
BYU-Idaho Career Center invites students to the Graduate Programs Fair by BYU-Idaho Radio
In a BYU-Idaho Radio interview Trent Shippen, an advisor in Student Activities and Campus Recreation, encouraged students to become legendary from their time at BYU-Idaho.
In his devotional address, Trent Shippen, an advisor in Student Activities and Campus Recreation, encouraged students to become legendary from their time at BYU-Idaho.
BYU-Idaho is partnering with the Smithsonian Institution to conduct research on the Lewis and Clark trail. Volunteers will set up motion-sensing cameras in BYUI's section of the trail to analyze the wildlife activity.
Mike Wallace, a recent BYU-Idaho graduate who has is now a professional bowler after getting a non-sanctioned 300 score, has set the goal for a sanctioned 300.
BYU-Idaho Date Night promises students a cultural journey around the world by BYU-Idaho Radio
BYU-Idaho's Pre-Med Society invites student to explore medical field
In his BYU-Idaho devotional address, Elder Robert C. Gay an Emeritus General Authority Seventy invites students to be true to the voice of God.
In her BYU-Idaho devotional address, Kassandra M. Mackley invited students to transform their lives through Christ in five ways.
Photographer and BYU-Idaho professor, Darren Clark's art exhibit, “A Quiet So Absolute” opens today in the Spori Art Gallery.
This Devotional address with Kassandra M. Mackley was delivered on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 11:30 AM MST in the BYU-Idaho I-Center. Kassandra M. Mackley grew up in Utah, Virginia, and Blackfoot, Idaho. She served in the Idaho Falls, Idaho, and Vancouver, Washington Missions. Kassandra graduated from BYU-Idaho in 2021 with a bachelor's degree in Communication and is pursuing a master's degree in Professional Communication at Southern Utah University. She has worked at BYU-Idaho for nearly five years and currently serves as the Tours and Events Coordinator. Kassandra also serves as her ward's service activities coordinator and as a JustServe social media specialist for the United States Central Area. For the past four years she has volunteered with the Rexburg Family Crisis Center. Kassandra enjoys reading, road trips, and attending concerts. She especially loves spending time with her family, close friends, her YSA ward family, and her work family at BYU-Idaho.
Are Big Money BYU Sports Compatible with LDS Church Mission? Dr. Matthew Bowman, co-author of “Game Changers,” zeroes in on the ultimate tension in modern collegiate sports: can you balance God, Mammon, and big money athletics? As BYU integrates into the lucrative Big 12 conference, the historic values of amateurism are directly clashing with the pursuit of NBA stardom. https://youtu.be/SZssRvBGiCM Gospel Tangents NEWSLETTER: https://gospeltangents.com/newsletter Don't miss our other discussions with Matthew. https://gospeltangents.com/people/matthew-bowman Copyright © 2026 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved The Kevin Young Factor While millions of dollars and family-friendly environments played a huge role in landing top recruit AJ Dybantsa, his third reason for choosing BYU was head coach Kevin Young. Young left a highly promising coaching career in the NBA to come to Provo, bringing invaluable professional connections with him. During a recruiting pitch, Young even pulled out his phone, called NBA superstar Kevin Durant—whom he coached in Phoenix—and handed the phone directly to Dybantsa. Young is explicitly selling recruits on his ability to get them to the NBA, cementing college sports as a professional stepping stone. Cautionary Tale of Jimmer Fredette Matt contrasts this new era of “one-and-done” recruits with the legacy of Jimmer Fredette. Bowman describes Fredette as a player built for the traditional amateur college game who was unfairly pushed into the modern “massive media industrial complex” that demands individual celebrity. Unlike Danny Ainge, who thrived by fitting into a cooperative team system and sharing the ball, Fredette was forced to carry the entire team on his back. This intense pressure to be a singular, massive celebrity ultimately did him a disservice when he reached the NBA, making him a cautionary tale of how modern sports media can chew players up. God vs. Mammon on the Hardwood: Is this massive influx of money compatible with BYU’s mission? Bowman argues there is no easy answer. On one hand, church leaders like Henry Eyring have previously expressed that a successful football team acts as a powerful missionary tool. On the other hand, the millions of dollars involved shift the focus away from the character-building, cooperative origins of the sport. Today, the game is increasingly about individual stardom and financial gain, causing significant tension with the university’s spiritual goals. Will BYU Ever Drop Athletics? Given this tension, a popular rumor suggests that future church leaders might eventually eliminate BYU’s sports programs entirely, mirroring the decision made years ago to drop athletics at Ricks College (now BYU-Idaho). However, Bowman believes this is highly unlikely. The financial momentum of BYU athletics is simply too powerful to stop. Between Big 12 television money and the sheer influence of massive donor groups—BYU’s NIL collective, the “Royal Blue,” is reportedly the second-largest in the country behind Kentucky—eliminating the sports programs would result in intense backlash from wealthy boosters. Don't miss our other discussions with Matthew. https://gospeltangents.com/people/matthew-bowman Copyright © 2026 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved
BYU-Idaho spring sports tryouts are this week by BYU-Idaho Radio
New author, Susan Balcom Walton, just released her first book, “Lunch with the Widows: What I Learned About Living After My Husband Died.” The retired BYU-Idaho professor reached out to several widows to learn how to build her new life without her husband of 43 years.
This Friday, BYU-Idaho is going to be hosting it's once a semester activity where the whole school gets together and gets to know each other. by BYU-Idaho Radio
BYU-Idaho is teaming up with the Bureau of Land Management to conduct bald eagle research in the area. From monitoring hatchlings to keeping the eagle population in check, students have several opportunities to be involved.
In the opening devotional of BYU-Idaho's spring semester, President Alvin F. Meredith III and Sister Jennifer E. Meredith taught students how to be peacemakers and how to build intentional family relationships. In this BYU-Idaho interview with Abrielle Millet, they explore more on what that really means.
In their Spring 2026 BYU-Idaho devotional, President Meredith and Sister Meredith of BYU-Idaho echo the words of the living prophet in their messages to become peacemakers and build intentional families.
Artificial intelligence is becoming a regular part of life at BYU–Idaho, helping students and professors brainstorm, revise and design coursework. While the technology offers valuable support, faculty emphasize that AI should enhance learning rather than replace the critical thinking and original voice central to a student's education.
Careerism, culture, and the quiet sidelining of motherhood Cardio Miracle, Learn More! - https://cwic.qwkcheckout.com Alive and Intelligent Substack - https://aliveandintelligent.substack.com Warriors of Teancum Men's Retreat - https://www.cwicmedia.com/warriors-of... Maddy Packer joins Greg for a follow-up discussion on the controversial church post and BYU-Idaho video on Latter-day Saint married women and motherhood. A Gen Z voice calls out the drift on the Family Proclamation A hard look at modern LDS messaging on marriage and roles Why you should get married young We're Losing the Ideal—And Calling It Progress Why some young LDS women are rejecting modern feminist narratives. Checkout Maddy's Instagram - / thesurefoundation Cwic Media Website: http://www.cwicmedia.com
Elijah Newell is a BYU-Idaho senior who wrote an online publication exploring the benefits of raising children without smart devices. He was inspired to do this senior project due to the impacts he has seen device addiction have on young children and his peers. He hopes the publication will inspire a change in young parents at BYU-Idaho.
Elder José A. Teixeira, a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints told graduating students and their friends and family that when hard times come, if they hold on, the light will come.
BYU-Idaho Collegiate Singers, Vocal Union head on tour by BYU-Idaho Radio
An Area Seventy for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in South Africa just completed a major goal in his life, complete his education. Elder Dwayne J. van Heerden started his BYU-Pathway Worldwide education more than 10 years ago. He graduated this week from BYU-Idaho after completing his degree online. Photo Courtesy: BYU-Idaho
BYU-Idaho's Wildlife Society has partnered with the Idaho Falls Zoo to conduct bat research in different locations across the region.
My friend Gabby Rich (Brazil RM, BYU-Idaho graduate, day care teacher, from Anacortes, Washington) joins us to bravely share her story: * Grew up “goody 2 shoes” Mormon * “Shame cannot survive being spoken” * Kissed her last mission companion * Chose not to take the sacrament day of her mission homecoming * Believed she was straight—dated guys * Strong interest in a guy who “would be the answer to all my problems” * Broke off relationship—downward spiral of anxiety * Finally accepted being attracted to girls * Started to come out (some good and some not so good responses) * "Was still valuing others' perceptions of me—versus living authentically" * UVU institute class for queer members—super helpful in her journey * Parents became great allies * Started dating girls—everything clicked * Wants to “find a girl who would share my same desire to maintain a relationship with Heavenly Father and works to becoming more Christlike” * Helpful advice received from others * Hopes for the future Thank you Gabby for your courage to share your story. I learned so much from you. Your brave/honest/vulnerable story will help others believe God loves them and find more hope. You are awesome. You have a great life ahead of you! Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gabrielle.rich.73 Instagram: @richgabrielle
“ I went through all these pictures the other day and was crying my eyes out laughing.” This episode features Katie Fairborne who performed as Bombalurina in BYU–Idaho's 2015 production of CATS, to answer questions sparked by Teresa Jack's viral social media post. Katie explains how she was a longtime CATS fan recruited to audition because the show needed dancers, and describes how the production toned down the choreography of the show while keeping some story elements like Grizabella's reincarnation. She details the heavy, layered fur-and-lycra costumes that made the production go viral, the limited archival footage, and the audience reactions. 01:49 CATS Fandom 02:54 Casting Story 12:55 Choreography Changes 21:34 Performances and Reactions 25:23 Costumes and Honor Code 34:05 Rapid Fire Produced by: Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network Social Media: @TheWrongCatDied Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On April 6 BYU-Idaho will hold a free Island dance performance to benefit flood relief in Hawaii. In recent weeks Hawaii has seen major flooding, leaving many residents displaced with their homes destroyed.
Carson Bush recently graduated from BYU-Idaho with a degree in electrical engineering. After leaving the university he began to work on creating his own multiplayer arcade game that could connect people. Bush's arcade game, “Tank Tonk,” is hosted by various businesses around Rexburg and moves between them.
This Devotional address with Jon Linford was delivered on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 11:30 AM MST in the BYU-Idaho I-Center. Jon Linford currently serves as the Academic Vice President at Brigham Young University–Idaho, where he oversees Academic Administration, college deans, and faculty. Jon attended Ricks College before earning both a bachelor's and a master's degree from Brigham Young University. He also earned a doctoral degree from Arizona State University. Prior to joining BYU–Idaho, Jon was an operatic baritone and Professor of Voice and Opera at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He later joined the BYU-Idaho Music Department teaching voice and opera. In 2010, Jon was invited to serve as the Dean of Foundations and Interdisciplinary Studies. In 2015, he became the Online Vice President and served in this role until April 2021. Jon was raised on a sheep ranch in southeastern Idaho. He served in the Scotland Glasgow mission from 1978 to 1980. He and his wife Evelyn are the parents of three children and grandparents of three grandchildren. Jon is a passionate gardener and spends most of his free time in his own and others' gardens.
This Devotional address with President Robert E. Chambers was delivered on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 11:30 AM MST in the BYU-Idaho I-Center. Robert E. Chambers and Robin C. Chambers began their service as president and matron of the Rexburg Idaho Temple in September 2025. President Chambers is a temple sealer, former Area Seventy, mission president in the Utah Salt Lake City South Mission, stake president, and bishop. He retired from teaching in the Religious Education Department at BYU–Idaho in January 2024. Sister Chambers' previous callings include service as a mission president's companion, ward Young Women president, Primary president, Relief Society presidency counselor, and a temple worker. The Chambers have five children and 21 grandchildren.
This Devotional address with Sister Robin C. Chambers was delivered on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 11:30 AM MST in the BYU-Idaho I-Center. Robert E. Chambers and Robin C. Chambers began their service as president and matron of the Rexburg Idaho Temple in September 2025. President Chambers is a temple sealer, former Area Seventy, mission president in the Utah Salt Lake City South Mission, stake president, and bishop. He retired from teaching in the Religious Education Department at BYU–Idaho in January 2024. Sister Chambers' previous callings include service as a mission president's companion, ward Young Women president, Primary president, Relief Society presidency counselor, and a temple worker. The Chambers have five children and 21 grandchildren.
Let me ask you: What if the biggest thing standing between you and your next closed deal had nothing to do with your product knowledge, your pricing, or your pitch? What if it came down to three simple micro behaviors that most salespeople never bother to master? I was speaking to a group of students and marketing professionals at BYU-Idaho recently, and this question came up in a great way. We were talking about what actually drives buying decisions, and I shared something I believe with every fiber of my being: your prospect’s emotional experience with you as they walk through their decision journey is a more consistent predictor of outcome than any other variable. Read that again. Their emotional experience. Not your features. Not your price. Not your killer deck. People are asking five questions as they go through a decision to buy: Do I like you? Do you listen to me? Do you make me feel important? Do you understand me? Can I trust you? If you can get to yes on all five, you win. And the micro behaviors below are exactly how you do it. Micro Behavior #1: Read the Room Authenticity without respect for your audience is arrogance. I know that sounds blunt, but I mean it. I see salespeople all the time who show up however they want to show up, dressed however they feel like dressing, presenting however they feel comfortable, and then wonder why the deal stalled. Being “authentic” does not mean ignoring your buyer. It means showing up for your buyer. When I was in outside sales doing field work, I had clothes hanging in my car on a hanger. If I was walking into a company where everyone wore suits, I put on a jacket and a tie. If I was walking into a manufacturing plant full of people in polo shirts, I changed in the parking lot. When I sold in Clemson, South Carolina, I wore a Tiger tie. I’m a Georgia Bulldog, but I was in their house. Showing up in Clemson with a Dawgs tie would have cost me the deal before I ever opened my mouth. Reading the room is not fake. It is the highest form of respect you can show another person. It says: I see you. I came prepared for you. You matter to me. That one shift, from showing up for yourself to showing up for your buyer, will change your results immediately. Micro Behavior #2: Shut Up and Listen This is the easiest and fastest way to be likable on the planet, and most salespeople still will not do it. When you give another human being your full, undivided attention and actually listen to them, they fall in love with you. I am not exaggerating. I said this to the students at BYU-Idaho and I will say it here: if you just listen to people, they will do almost anything you ask them to do. Why? Because the most insatiable human need is the need to feel important. To feel like you matter. And when you give someone your full attention, you are filling that need in a way that almost nobody else in their life is willing to do. The mechanics are simple. Ask a great question. Then shut up. Resist every urge to jump in, interject, or start mentally composing your response while they are still talking. Just listen. The reason this is hard is that when our mouth is not moving, we do not feel important. We feel like we are losing ground. We feel like silence is weakness. It is not. Silence and attention are your greatest sales weapons. Micro Behavior #3: Tell Them Their Own Story Back to Them This one is where everything clicks together. Once you have listened, here is what you do when you open your mouth: tell them the story they just told you, back to them, in the context of how you can help them. Let me say that one more time because it is that important. When words come out of your mouth, you should be telling your prospect the story they just told you about themselves and their situation, framed around how you can solve their problem. That is it. That is the whole game. This answers the question every buyer is silently asking: “Does this person actually understand me?” And even if you do not get every detail right, if they can see you are genuinely trying to understand, they will still feel it. They will still think: this person cares about me. When you can read the room, listen without an agenda, and reflect their story back to them in a way that connects to your solution, you have answered yes to four of those five buying questions before you ever ask for anything. One More Thing: The Pipe Is Life I was asked at the end of that BYU-Idaho session: “If you could leave us with one thing, what would it be?” My answer was immediate. The pipe is life. It does not matter how likable you are. It does not matter how well you listen. It does not matter if you have mastered every micro behavior in this post. If you do not have a pipeline, none of it matters. The number one reason salespeople fail is an empty pipeline. And the number one reason pipelines are empty is that salespeople stop doing the prospecting work every single day. Especially on the days you are tired. Especially at the end of the day when you just want to go home. Feed the pipe. Pick up the phone. Make one more call. Join Sales Gravy at our next live workshop event. These are high-energy, immersive experiences built to sharpen your mindset, your skills, and your pipeline. Get the details and register at salesgravy.com/live.