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Ryan Jensen
Ryan Jensen

J. Ryan Jensen is the editor of the Church News. He has worked with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints since 2014 creating and distributing content that helps build faith in Jesus Christ – including four years as the managing editor of the New Era magazine and Church youth website. Ryan has a degree in journalism from Utah State University. He served a mission in Colombia and still speaks Spanish every chance he gets. He and his wife Megan love being parents to their four children. Email Ryan at rjensen@deseretnews.com.


President Dieter F. Uchtdorf’s gratitude-filled prayer gave me a model to follow in my own prayers.

In a Church News video, Elder Gilbert talks about how it is "an exciting time to be part of the gospel of Jesus Christ."

In his first media interviews since becoming the newest member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, Elder Clark G. Gilbert tied his testimony of the Savior to the Book of Mormon.

Sister J. Anette Dennis of the Relief Society general presidency invited missionaries to build habits of daily prayer, scripture study and repentance.

Church historian Matt Grow shares insights from working with the late President Jeffrey R. Holland to document his life story.

Great joy is found in helping the rising generation walk with Jesus Christ through scripture study, FSY conferences and listening to apostles and prophets, writes Church News editor Jon Ryan Jensen.

Listen as the Young Women general president and Young Men general president discuss the invitation to "Walk with me."

A seminary teacher’s lesson on sustaining Church leaders has come full circle.

Members of the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles have YouTube channels to help share testimonies of the Savior.

Elder David A. Bednar shares how his testimony of Joseph Smith and the Restoration have grown over time.

Elder David A. Bednar taught how four related events helped the Restoration move forward from 1820-1830.

Aging members of the Church can learn "to choose the things of greatest eternal import."

Professor Josh Sears breaks down how to understand doctrine and seek truth in the sacred works.

Church President Dallin H. Oaks, his counselors and five members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles join family and friends in paying respects to the late Apostle.

Highlights from 2025 episodes include Church leaders’ testimonies of the Savior, personal stories of faith, and events happening around the Church.

"Come with conviction and endurance," President Holland invited — and exemplified.

Deseret News editors explore some of the key events — both celebratory and mournful — of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 2025.

Public is invited to watch or attend the funeral on Wednesday, Dec. 31.

Jesus Christ acted for Himself after having received instruction from Heavenly Father. As the perfect Savior, He followed all of God’s commands.

Remembering President Holland from the time of his call to serve as an Apostle through his time ministering around the world.

The two leaders met in early 1974; President Holland succeeded President Oaks at BYU in 1980 and joined him in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in 1994.

‘If we love God, we will keep His commandments,’ Elder Cook says from Provo MTC on Christmas Day.

Richard Elliott, the principal organist for The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square, discusses the power of music and conversion to Jesus Christ.

President Russell M. Nelson became the first Church President to celebrate 101 years of life in this dispensation before his death in September.

How a study of the Bible in different languages or versions can augment an understanding of the Savior's gospel.

In an interview from 2022, President Dallin H. Oaks shares the virtues he hopes to emulate from his mother and father.

Hundreds gathered on Washington D.C. Temple grounds and listened to the Church’s newest Apostle testify of the Savior.

Spiritual "locks" — scripture study, the sacrament, temple worship — can help one advance against the "natural" flow.

Elder Gérald Caussé said light symbolizes Christmas, and the Mexican ambassador explained the meaning of "tekia," during the lighting at Washington D.C. Temple Visitors Center.

"My testimony is very simple. It is that Jesus is the Christ. His Church is again upon the earth," said Elder Gérald Caussé of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.