September 2026 YA Weekly About This IssueThis Month’s Theme: Wise Media UsageThe YA Weekly staff introduces this month’s theme. Week 3 Dating & RelationshipsJame SchmidtHow Can Your Covenants Guide Your Dating?A guide to help you talk about temple covenants with your romantic partner in a natural and simple way, honoring your temple covenants. Chakell HerbertThe World’s Validation Will Never Be Enough, So Why Do I Still Seem to Seek It?Social media and artificial intelligence can offer temporary validation, while the Lord’s validation is lasting. Aspen YipOvercome Your Phone and Find RestSwapping screen time for activities that truly help you rest and recharge. Week 2 Yaquelin Sasari JulcaIs Your Algorithm Affecting Your Spirituality?Are you being careful about the things you read and watch online? Albaniz MolinaDepression and Uncertainty Almost Led Me to Suicide, but Christ Saved MeHow a returned missionary connected to Christ after struggling with mental health challenges and suicide ideation. For Mothers of Young ChildrenMitzi SemoI Was Scared to Have Kids Because of the State of the WorldWith the world growing darker, how can we have hope to raise righteous children? Week 1 Eric D. SniderRecognizing Truth in a World of MisinformationHow to find and recognize truth in a world full of AI and willful deception. Applying the Old Testament to Your LifeAbby HongWhen Life Breaks You, Christ Can Repair YouWhat the Old Testament can teach us about the Savior’s power to heal us. YA Weekly staffLooking to Get Rich Quick? 3 Reasons to Choose the Savior InsteadWhen we’re tempted by gambling or get-rich-quick schemes, the Savior can help us find a better way.