BYU associate professor Norman Hill on aging better with faith
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🗓️ 13 January 2026
⏱️ 61 minutes
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Summary
In President Russell M. Nelson’s October 2023 talk, “Think Celestial!” he declared, “Mortality is a master class in learning to choose the things of greatest eternal import.” For aging members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, this “learning” remains in force as they find themselves looking for the best ways to serve in the Church and with their families. On this episode of the Church News podcast, Norman Hill — BYU associate professor and author of the Deseret News series “Better With Age” — shares his insights into aging with faith with host Church News editor Ryan Jensen.
The Church News Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners to make a journey of connection with members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints across the globe. Hosts Jon Ryan Jensen, editor of the Church News, and Church News reporter Mary Richards share unique views of the stories, events, and people who form this international faith. With each episode, listeners are asked to embark on a journey to learn from one another and ponder, “What do I know now?” because of the experience. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.
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| 0:00.0 | This podcast was recorded prior to the passing of President Russell M. Nelson, |
| 0:04.5 | 17th president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. |
| 0:08.1 | Some edits have been made to note his passing and some interviews |
| 0:10.8 | include remarks made before his death. |
| 0:26.6 | You know, at some point in time, we all aspire to get older. And I think the more we gain an eternal perspective, the more it helps us with the ordinary circumstances of life. |
| 0:36.6 | So what is it that I can learn if I'm younger from this experience |
| 0:43.3 | about aging faithfully, about living longer, better, about making the most of this master class |
| 0:51.3 | that President Nelson has emphasized to us? This master class, these learning experiences, |
| 0:58.8 | are not only going to help me be a better person, but prepare me for a future eternity that I |
| 1:04.8 | strongly believe in. This is John Ryan Jensen, editor of the Church News. |
| 1:16.1 | Welcome to the Church News podcast. |
| 1:18.1 | Today we're taking you on a journey of connection |
| 1:20.3 | as we discuss news and events of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. |
| 1:29.3 | Members and friends of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints |
| 1:32.5 | recently celebrated the 1001st birthday of the church's president, President Russell M. Nelson. |
| 1:37.9 | And while the average age of the first presidency and form of the 12 apostles is as high as |
| 1:42.8 | it's ever been, it isn't uncommon for |
| 1:45.1 | church members around the world to live and serve faithfully into their 70s, 80s, 90s, and beyond, |
| 1:51.4 | just like the church's most senior leaders. But many of them find themselves looking for the best |
| 1:56.1 | ways to serve in the church and with their families, and many families and wards want to know |
| 2:00.7 | the best ways |
| 2:01.4 | to love and serve the veteran members around them. On today's church news podcast, we're joined |
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