Mormonism Online: In Your Own Words | January 21, 2016

Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles; Sister Bonnie L. Oscarson, Young Women general president; and Brother Stephen W. Owen, Young Men general president hosted the fifth #LDSface2face social media forum Wednesday, January 20, 2016.

Elder Rasband invited youth to participate in the live event:

Youth submitted questions before and during the event using #LDSface2face:

#LDSFace2Face How do I dedicate myself to serving God, while balancing other time commitments such as school, work, family, and more?

— Escaping Reality – (@1BookataTime) January 17, 2016

How do you keep your personal prayers from getting too repetitive but still include everything you're thankful for? #ldsface2face

— Baylynn (@babelynnn) January 20, 2016

Any advice for getting through a hard time at school? #ldsface2face

— Olivia Stephens (@olivste1) January 20, 2016

#ldsface2face How can I become more motivated to do my scripture reading?

— Kayla Edwards (@kkaylae) January 21, 2016

Youth attended the event at the Church History Museum and people of all ages watched the live event from various places around the world:

Loved listening to the amazing words of one of the Twelve and other leaders tonight with these incredible girls. The feeling was incredible as we listened to the music and testimony. Love being Mormon!! #ldsface2face #lds #mormongirls

A photo posted by Emily Smith (@mom_2_osmkj) on Jan 20, 2016 at 8:12pm PST

Listening to our leaders!!! #ldsface2face

A photo posted by Michael Patterson (@mycoolp) on Jan 20, 2016 at 7:09pm PST

Así vemos nosotros de Cozumel, México!!! 🇲🇽🇲🇽#ldsface2face #jovenessud

A photo posted by @mr.kirkham on Jan 20, 2016 at 6:09pm PST

Many people shared their feelings about the event on social media:

After 6 pages of notes and lots of tears, the #LDSface2face was the best part of my week. I love the Lord and this wonderful church😍😍😍

— Quianna (@QuiQui_Faamoe) January 21, 2016

I LOVED #ldsface2face tonight! Thanks so much Elder Rasband, Sis.Oscarson and Bro.Owen for your inspired responses to the youth's questions!

— Logan MacKay (@Slogan_MacKay) January 21, 2016

#ldsface2face today was amazing! Live the gospel, drink water, read your scriptures, say your prayers, and eat green vegetables.

A photo posted by Chloe Wood (@chhloewood) on Jan 20, 2016 at 7:40pm PST

I learned so much in the #LDSface2face !! Thank you to all for the excellent questions and to the general authorities for the answers!!

— Brock Bleak (@h_bleak) January 21, 2016

Elder Rasband, Sister Oscarson and Brother Owen answered youth’s questions directly on social media after the event:

The conversation can be viewed on the Church’s Youth Activities website and the LDS Youth YouTube channel.