Have you listened to the latest episode of Y Religion? Byran Korth talks about his research on religion and families, the parenting styles that help parents to transmit their faith to the next generation—and why this understanding is so crucial in our modern world. Check it out!

"If for a while the harder you try, the harder it gets, take heart. So it has been with the best people who ever lived." —Jeffrey R. Holland

Are you thinking about serving a mission? Taking this class will help you learn purposes, skills, and doctrines surrounding missionary work!

To enjoy a full life with God, to be resurrected in glory, one must be internally whole. That can occur only if the Atonement is brought to bear upon the lives of men. —LeGrande Davies

Prophets speak because they must, and because they cannot hold back what they know. —John W. Welch; emphasis added.

As we begin the new year, remember that "no matter where you are or what you have done: we can change; we can "walk in the newness of life!" —Lloyd D. Newell

Y Religion has a new logo! To celebrate, we're bringing every episode of Y Religion to YouTube! You can still listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Pandora, or on the web (https://rsc.byu.edu/media/y-religion).

Have you listened to our latest Y Religion podcast yet? Join us as professor Jason Combs explores the world and worship of the ancient Christians in the centuries after the New Testament, and helps us to learn from their experiences and to recognize them as our brothers and sisters in Christ. rsc.byu.edu/media/y-religion

Merry Christmas! As we enjoy the Christmas festivities, Elder Uchtdorf reminds us that we can also focus on "renewing our determination to take upon us his name."

As we seek Christ, as we find Him, as we follow Him, we shall have the Christmas spirit, not for one fleeting day each year, but as a companion always. —Thomas S. Monson

Jason Combs, assistant professor of ancient scripture, was recently interviewed in the latest episode of Y Religion. It's available now! Listen to the podcast today and everyday here: https://rsc.byu.edu/media/y-religion Episode overview: It is easy to assume that the records of the early Christians fall silent after the end of the New Testament. However, abundant information exists describing the lives, faith, and sacrifices of these earliest believers, details which are often overlooked by Latter-day Saints. In this episode, Jason Combs explores the world and worship of the ancient Christians in the centuries after the New Testament, helping us to learn from their experiences and to recognize them as our brothers and sisters in Christ.

If you or a friend are planning to serve a mission, this book is a great resource! It puts the King James Version next to the Joseph Smith Translation in parallel columns for easy access. Don’t miss out on gifting this to a prospective missionary or if you’re looking for a clearer understanding of how the Joseph Smith Translation compares with the King James Version!