BYU-Idaho Radio

Sometimes it feels like everyone around you is engaged, married, having kids, or running a marathon. Here at BYU-Idaho, it can feel like there is a sense of urgency when it comes to dating and marriage.

Welcome to the Fall 2026 season of BYU-Idaho Radio’s The Spot! There are so many things happening on campus this semester and for The Spot. This fall we have some changes; we are saying goodbye to our beloved cohost Abigail Maxfield.

BYU-Idaho music students Isaac Ballif and Davey Miller just released a new album. They’ve played together for years in high school band and are now in a band of their own with their first album, “The Want to Know,” streaming now.

In his BYU-Idaho devotional, Brother Chris Allison encouraged students to recognize personal revelation, ask specific questions and continue moving forward in faith while waiting for answers.

The Idaho Falls FamilySearch Center is celebrating National Family History Month with free research assistance, family fan charts and services to digitize photos, videos and other family keepsakes.

Bear Bachmeier recorded career highs in rushing and passing yards to lead No. 8 BYU to a 24-10 Homecoming victory over Iowa State. The sophomore quarterback joined BYU legends Steve Young and Taysom Hill as the only quarterbacks in program history to throw for more than 300 yards and rush for more than 100 yards in a single game.

BYU-Idaho unveiled a new mascot Friday night. Thor the Viking is back. Along with the mascot comes a new logo for the university as it celebrates 25 years since the transition from Ricks College to BYU-Idaho.

As part of BYU-Idaho’s celebration of 25 years since transitioning from Ricks College to BYU-Idaho, Elder David A. Bednar, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and his wife, Sister Susan K. Bednar, answered questions about the transition during a BYU-Idaho devotional Thursday night.

BYU-Idaho students Paige Hale and Paige Freston use their podcast to turn lighthearted conversations into meaningful discussions about faith and connection.