But we need to do that with intentionality.

Because one of the risks of social media is we look at this and then we begin to believe,

this defines me, this is who I am, and what these voices are telling me, that's what has to be believed.

And the more good that you feed into yourself through social media, you'll see more of that content come in.

But the other side is also true.

If you feed yourself with things that you shouldn't or that detract from the spirit,

you will be fed more of that as well.

Now think about that online.

If we put out those beautiful kinds of messages and we are an example, that's what we need to be doing. And as we do those things,

I'm convinced that we will strengthen ourselves, we will help others, and we'll find that

peace that seems so elusive.

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.

In his invitations to the members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints worldwide,

President Russell M. Nelson has invited us all to make our discipleship of Jesus Christ our highest priority.

Next door from us at the Church News is Ensign College, where the school's mission is to develop capable

and trusted disciples of Jesus Christ. One of the degrees offered is social media marketing.

And so I wanted to learn more about how these two concepts connect, how to use social media

in the world where we are today while increasing our discipleship of Jesus Christ.

Joining me for this episode of the Church News podcast is Ensign College Professor Joseph Carey,

the Associate Dean of Vocational and Technical Studies and Chair of the Communication Department

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