For the Strength of Youth June 2026 Emily Belle FreemanGather for ActivitiesPresident Freeman introduces a theme from this issue of the magazine. Gerrit W. GongHearing the Lord Every DayElder Gong teaches about several Old Testament stories that teach us the importance of hearing, listening, and hearkening to the Lord. Kaniela S.From Chaos to ClarityAfter a young man from Hawaii gets grounded for lying about seminary, he decides to refocus on his relationship with the Savior. Hidden TreasuresEric D. SniderFaithfulness, Obedience—and Their OppositesLearn from Ruth, Naomi, Saul, Samuel, and David about what happens when we are faithful and obey the Lord—and what happens when we don’t. Digital Only: Answers from an ApostleDallin H. OaksHow Do We Measure Success as a Missionary?President Oaks teaches what success as a missionary is and what it is not. Digital-Only Youth VoicesJexton W.I Hadn’t Baptized Anyone on My Mission. Was I a Successful Missionary?A missionary comes to understand the Lord’s definition of success when he doesn’t baptize anyone on his mission. Youth VoicesTumisho M.My Friends Call Me the “Therapist” FriendA young man listens to his friends struggles and advises them to trust in the Lord. Youth VoicesRuth M.Appearance Isn’t EverythingA young woman encourages youth not to get lost in what the world thinks by following Jesus Christ. Youth VoicesAndie G.God Will Not Waste a Willing ServantA young woman, struggling with self-doubt and debating serving a mission hears words that confirm to her that God wants her to serve. Theodora A.Knowing for MyselfTheodora, a young woman from Ghana, shares how she came to know the Church was true for herself, despite what her friends were saying. Let’s Ponder …Recognizing the Holy GhostA workbook article about recognizing the Holy Ghost. Connect with … Tomás from ChileA brief profile and testimony from Tomás., a young man from Chile. Digital Only: ConnectIsabella A.Connect with … Isabella A. from ChileA brief profile and testimony from Isabella A., a young woman from Chile. Digital Only: ConnectLucas G.Connect with … Lucas G. from ChileA brief profile and testimony from Lucas G., a young man from Chile. Jessica Zoey StrongSelf-Reflection: Your Interactions with the Opposite SexSee how well things are going in your associations with the opposite sex. David A. EdwardsKeys to Successful Youth ActivitiesHere are some purposes of activities and how you can help activities succeed. David A. Edwards and Norman ShurtliffThe GameAn illustrated story of a young man who’s playing a video game with a devil of an NPC. Eric D. SniderHumor and the GospelPrinciples and tips on using your sense of humor Fun StopFun StopFun comics and activities, including a drawing contest, a quiz, and a brain-teaser. Lorien P.He Will Never Abandon YouLorien P. from Spain talks about how she felt God’s love when her family had to move to another country. Stories from the Old TestamentA Fight with GoliathA brief summary of the Old testament story of David and Goliath. Digital Only: Come, Follow MeDavid A. EdwardsBe Careful What You Wish ForSee how the Lord can help us learn from getting what we want, even when it’s not what He wants. Digital Only: Come, Follow MeDavid A. EdwardsThe Lord of the What and the HowThe Lord cares at least as much about how we achieve our goals as He does about what our goals are. Questions and Answers Questions and AnswersMy parents are on their phones a lot. So am I. How can I help us connect more often?Youth answer the question: “My parents are on their phones a lot. So am I. How can I help us connect more often?” To the PointIf repentance is a process, what, exactly, is the process?An answer to the question: “If repentance is a process, what, exactly, is the process?”