I openly claim membership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I testify consistently of the Savior's atoning power, and I faithfully and regularly cite the teachings of living prophets and apostles. I model how to have constructive discussions, engaging both the heart and the intellect, without forfeiting belief in the restored gospel.
The two main taglines for my channel have been (1) "diving into the words of ancient and modern prophets" and (2) "sometimes ancient scripture, sometimes modern prophets, always Jesus." Latter-day Divers introduces viewers to cutting-ege scholarship, inspiring scriptural and general conference insights, and a faith-promoting space for discussing the Church and the restored gospel. The vision is to be a friendly and familiar voice that provides edifying content and also addresses nuanced issues through both "study and faith," modeling what Elder Neal A. Maxwell called a "disciple-scholar."
My target audience is the "young adult" demographic, ages 18-35 as categorized by the Church. This rising generation desperately needs content that is engaging, edifying, and informative—not ardently apologetic but also not neutrally agnostic. They respond to credible voices who don't shy away from their questions and concerns, but who also help them connect to the Savior. The content I create is also extremely helpful for any teacher of the gospel at home or at church.
I am an active member of the Church in good standing. I love the restored gospel and what it represents. I believe the rising generation deserves accurate church history taught by the converting power of the spirit. I sustain modern-day prophets, seers, and revelators. Although I don't usually lead with this, and especially not on my channel, I am currently employed by LDS Seminaries and Institutes. I run the young adult institute at Florida State University and train seminary teachers in the region, which greatly bolsters my faith, grounds my connection to the church, and informs and enhances the content I create.
