BYU-Idaho Radio

RootsTech 2024, held annually in Salt Lake City, Utah, brings together genealogy enthusiasts both in-person and online, fostering a global celebration of family heritage. With keynote speakers, diverse classes and innovative features like “Relatives at RootsTech,” the event empowers millions worldwide to explore and connect with their familial roots, emphasizing the timeless importance of remembrance and honoring those who came before us.

The BYU-Idaho Financial Aid Office is hosting a question-and-answer session during the forum hour tomorrow for any students who would like to know how they can better utilize the office’s services.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will break ground on the Teton River Idaho Temple on June 1.

Mike Sessions, a BYU-Idaho faculty member and patriarch for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, stresses the importance of spiritual readiness through daily scripture study, temple service, fasting, and prayer for giving and receiving patriarchal blessings. He encourages individuals to approach their blessings with reverence, viewing them as personal scripture, and emphasizes the equality of spiritual preparation regardless of one's specific role within the Church.

Sharon Eubank, director of Humanitarian Services for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, spoke in a forum at BYU-Idaho where she shared how humanitarian work has changed her life and how individuals can become involved in humanitarian efforts within their own communities.

A Pocatello man was trapped beneath an avalanche for 19 minutes and is still alive to tell the tale. Billy Siebert is using his experience to help others learn the importance of using proper equipment and receiving avalanche training.

This week on BYU-Idaho Radio's The Spot, hosts Christian Nelson, Chandler Guadagnin and Brianna Leal talk about escape rooms.

BYU-Idaho’s Dance Department is ready to host its Winter semester Dance Showcase. The Dance Showcase is an opportunity for the university’s talented dance majors to perform, learn and grow their choreography skills in a deep and meaningful way. Some of the dance genres incorporated in the show include ballet, jazz, contemporary, swing, hip-hop and more.

Elder Gerrit W. Gong, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered a message at BYU-Idaho centered on navigating life's decisions through trust in the Lord and seeking spiritual guidance. He emphasized anchoring oneself in Jesus Christ and the scriptures, highlighting the significance of the lilies of the field as a symbol of God's care and provision for those who trust in Him.