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BYU Studies publishes scholarship that is informed by the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. Submissions are invited from all scholars who seek truth "by study and also by faith" (Doctrine and Covenants 88:118), discern the harmony between revelation and research, value both academic and spiritual inquiry, and recognize that knowledge without charity is nothing (1 Corinthians 13:2). For more information, visit our website at byustudies.byu.edu

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Five Pounders

2026/10/29

A poem by Susan Elizabeth Howe. Babies' journeys from the NICU to self-sustaining life. Published in BYU Studies 65 no. 1 in 2026. Read the full poem here.

Faith in the Shadows of War: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ Japanese Mission in Hawaii, 1937–1950

2026/10/26

A brief history of the Japan Mission from 1937-1950 tells of the LDS proselyting in Japan and Hawai'i during some of the most tumultuous times in recent history. Though the mission had many hills to overcome, it not only helped LDS members then, but its legacy is still felt in those islands today. Published in BYU Studies 65 no. 1 in 2026. Read the full article here.

Before Spring

2026/10/22

Before Spring is a poem by Roger Terry. This poem was a finalist in the 2025 BYU Studies Poetry Contest. Terry takes on the night and translates his experience for others to see. Published in BYU Studies 65 no. 1 in 2026. Read the full poem here.

Joseph’s School: A Prophet’s Vision for Education in Zion

2026/10/19

This article is based on an address given on August 25, 2025, at the annual Brigham Young University Conference, general faculty session. To celebrate the sesquicentennial year of BYU, Justin Collings takes the life of Joseph Smith through the lens of various school lessons. Published in BYU Studies 65 no. 1 in 2026. Read the full article here.

Eve, Learning of Pregnancy

2026/10/15

Eve, Learning of Pregnancy is a poem by Susan Elizabeth Howe. Howe takes in her new knowledge of pregnancy into the world around her. Published in BYU Studies 65 no. 1 in 2026. Read the full poem here.

In God's Image: Associations Between Religiosity and Body Esteem

2026/10/12

It is hard to escape the beauty standards of today, but what do they mean in the eyes of God? This article gathers the religious ideology on bodies and translates the findings into a helpful guide for members living in a highly aesthetic world. Published in BYU Studies 65 no. 1 in 2026. Read the full article here.

The Week of the Cancer Diagnosis

2026/10/08

The Week of the Cancer Diagnosis is a poem written by Marilyn Bushman-Carlto. This poem was a finalist in the 2025 BYU Studies Poetry Contest. Bushman-Carlto tries to come to terms with being diagnosed with breast cancer and begins to see the world with new eyes. Published in BYU Studies 65 no. 1 in 2026. Read the full poem here.

“Take My Yoke upon You”: Recovering a First-Century Metaphor of Submission

2026/10/05

Taking a step back in time, Take My Yoke Upon You explores how Christ's followers might have interpreted his Yoke Metaphor. Similarly, Jared T. Marcum contemplates what we can learn from that interpretation today. Published in BYU Studies 65 no. 1 in 2026. Read the full article here.

After the Rain

2026/10/01

A poem by William Powley. This poem was a finalist in the 2025 BYU Studies Poetry Contest. It is a reflective piece on rain and the impact it leaves behind... as well as what it can bring forth. Published in BYU Studies 65 no. 1 in 2026. Read the full poem here.

Is Jesus’s Yoke “Easy”?: Reconsidering the Translation of Chrēstos in Matthew 11:30

2026/09/28

Is Jesus's Yoke Easy? takes the well-known biblical phrase, "For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light," from Matthew 11:30 and breaks down the word "easy". Lincoln H. Blumell draws on his knowledge of ancient scripture to interpret the translation of the original "chrēstos". To understand chrēstos is to better understand this phrase, and therefore better understand Christ. Published in BYU Studies 65 no. 1 in 2026. Read the full article here.

Mothership

2026/09/24

Mik Johnson plays on the word and metaphor of mothership as she brings a child into the world. Published in BYU Studies 65 no. 1 in 2026. Read the full article here.

From the Editor

2026/09/21

New editor-in-chief, W. Justin Dyer, celebrates the legacy of BYU Studies as well as recognizing its hopes for the future. Published in BYU Studies 65 no. 1 in 2026. Read the full article here.

Missionary Husbands: The Decline of Calling Married Men as Proselytizing Missionaries

2026/09/14

Missionary culture has changed much throughout the years, even within the last year. Matt Lund explores some of the changing culture in an expository piece on missionary husbands. Published in BYU Studies 65 no. 2 in 2026. Read the full article here.

Book Review: Prepare Me for Thy Use: Lessons from Wilford Woodruff’s Mission Years By Kristy Wheelwright Taylor

2026/09/10

Alexander L. Baugh offers his take on Kristy Wheelwright Taylor's Prepare Me for Thy Use. Taylor was the board secretary for the Wilford Woodruff Papers Foundation and shares her knowledge of Woodruff by exploring his journals (and other sources). This Book Review gives background to Woodruff's life as well as Baugh's suggestions on who should read this book. Published in BYU Studies 65 no. 2 in 2026. Read the full review here.

A Latter-day Saint View of Free Will

2026/09/07

A philosophical journey through the idea of free will, combining important questions and religious beliefs. Thomas S. Hilton celebrates the beauty of what a soul means in Latter-day Saint belief and engages with potentially contrasting ideas to prove it. Published in BYU Studies 65 no. 2 in 2026. Read the full article here.

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mbchristensen 2024/08/18

Absolutely LOVE BYU Studies!!

BYU Studies has been a part of my life since I was very young—I had the journal in my home back in the 80s. It’s still a fantastic source of trusted s...

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TowardMyriel 2022/11/04

Superb scholarship

The breadth of content cultivates the well-rounded saint.

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Dfr1019 2021/10/26

Love that it’s a podcast

I’m so glad you put BYU studies into podcast form. I can listen while I’m walking and enjoy the lovely narration.

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