We love you, young and old, men and women.

So does the Lord.

God is relentless in his loving pursuit of each of you.

Keep the commandments and be true to the covenants so many of you have made to guide you along the covenant path.

Protect yourself with weekly renewing of your covenants by partaking of the sacrament

and consistent efforts to live according to those sacred

covenants. Those who have been endowed should include regular attendance at the temple.

In some, stay on the covenant path.

This is John Ryan Jensen, editor of the Church News.

Welcome to the Church News podcast.

Today we're taking you on a journey of connection as we discuss news and events of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

President of the President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

President Dallin H. Oaks was set apart as the 18th president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on October 14th, 2025,

shortly after the passing of his predecessor, President Russell M. Nelson. He now carries the holy mantle as

the Lord's Prophet to the world. On this episode of the Church News podcast, we explore some of the

impressions and invitations President Oakes has shared in the months since becoming President of

the church, including the invitation to be optimistic and to stay on the covenant path. We focus on

an interview with President Oakes the day before

he dedicated the Burley Idaho Temple on Sunday, January 11th, 2026, as well as his Brigham Young

University devotional given Tuesday, February 10, 26. Both messages shared in different settings

for different audiences highlight President Oakes' commitment to the

restored gospel of Jesus Christ, his desire for all who listen to know of God's love for his

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