And something that I think is really beautiful about worship music is that people are singing about their relationship with God.

And when they're connecting to God through music, through those words, it's scripture that they're singing, it's doctrine that they're singing, it's eternal truths that they're singing.

And so that's just such a beautiful part about worship music is it helps God reach their hearts in such a special way.

We see evidence of God pursuing his kids, and I think that's what this music is for.

And I think that seeing it in all these different

places with people that are in the church and not in the church is just evidence of God's love

for everyone all across the world and I just feel so grateful that God has allowed me to be part

of this work it's honestly been the greatest privilege of my life.

And I have learned and I have grown so much.

And I've been able to watch other people learn and grow.

And I'm just so grateful and in awe of God and his power and his love. This is Mary Richards, reporter at the Church News.

Welcome to the Church News podcast.

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

Music is a universal language and very much an influence in the lives of youth. Good and wholesome music on their playlists can inspire and lift youth and help their testimonies.

Such music can be found through streaming platforms by Strive to Be and the youth albums from the Church

of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This year, through regional concerts and Festival 2025,

a youth concert, youth can worship Jesus Christ and find belonging with their peers through music.

This episode of the Church News podcast features three strive to

be artists. Pierce Morris, welcome to the podcast. Thanks. We also have Ashley Hess, welcome.

Hi, thank you. And Sister Ellie Berry, welcome to the podcast. Thank you. We're so happy to be here.

Now I will mention for everybody that that sister in front of her name is correct.

Sister Barry is a called and set apart missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints.

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