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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.


Prophet, Apostles, other Church leaders promise peace through Jesus Christ amid contentious time around the world.

President Russell M. Nelson calls upon Latter-day Saints to prepare for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ.

Derrick Porter talks about where he sees "Music & the Spoken Word" going as it nears its 100th season with the goal of delivering peace, hope and joy through Jesus Christ to audiences worldwide.

Inspiration to a former mission president helped underscore the complete name of the Church among Iceland’s people through music.

The "Work and Wonder: 200 Years of Latter-day Saint Art" opens to the public one week before the Church convenes for general conference in Salt Lake City.

How we watch and listen isn’t nearly as important as making the effort to participate in general conference and follow promptings received, writes Church News editor Jon Ryan Jensen.

Consecration of early Saints comes full circle in the Bighorn Basin with groundbreaking of Cody Wyoming Temple.

Recalling the unknown future that was ahead of pioneer members of the Church, Elder D. Todd Christofferson teaches that covenants provide hope for eternal joy.

"I’ve never been more hopeful for the future, because of the people I see in community, and especially because of the people I see in the community of Christ, within the Church of Jesus Christ," Matheson said.

Hear excerpts from President Russell M. Nelson’s birthday celebration as marked by some of those who are closest to him.

Nine hymns are part of the second release of music included as part of the Church’s new hymnbook project.

Many around the world join in celebrating the Prophet’s life and leadership on his 100th birthday.

Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox declared the commemorative day as President Nelson celebrates his 100th birthday.

President Russell M. Nelson turns 100 on Sept. 9, 2024; family and associates shared feelings about his century of love and service.

“The principles of the gospel are my motivation for life,” University of Utah President Taylor Randall said.

Sometimes the smallest wisps of smoke remind us of past darkness and the joy of repentance and God’s love.

The Church News podcast features President Holland and guest host Sheri Dew talking about his responsibilities as acting president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, the joy of temple worship and Latter-day Saint youth.

Historian Richard E. Turley Jr., reflects on decades of leadership and service by President Russell M. Nelson ahead of his 100th birthday.

Pioneer-era tabernacle took nearly 30 years to build in the 1800s; needed 30 months to be renovated, culminating with Sunday’s rededication.

Learning a new phrase from Elder Neil L. Andersen caused Jon Ryan Jensen to reflect on the example he sets for his children of commitment to worthy goals.

Hear stories of faith that have guided the growth and success of BYU–Pathway Worldwide.

The more than 20 adjustments in the August 2024 update help Latter-day Saints at home, at church and in the temple.

The Church’s efforts to help individuals find answers to gospel questions continue to expand within the Gospel Library.

Joseph Grenny shares how tragedy within his own family helped him find ways for others to embrace accountability and how obeying promptings provides immediate and long-term blessings.

The Apostle shares in a new video how his career of being a pilot helped him gain a perspective of the gospel and the planet.

After being named editor of the Deseret News, Church News podcast host Sarah Jane Weaver shares her learnings from her work with Church News and passes the baton to new podcast host Jon Ryan Jensen.

The new "Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Russell M. Nelson" manual is the first of its kind to begin publishing during a prophet’s life.

As part of his ministry, Elder Ronald A. Rasband invites young adults to "go through Jesus to get into their phones."

Elder Gerrit W. Gong said people learn in hard times that "we do it together. It’s part of covenant belonging."

Leading the Days of ’47 Parade as its grand marshal, Elder David A. Bednar invites individuals to reflect on pioneers and look forward with optimism.