The YM Presidency's Latest Post Highlights What YM Activities Are Currently Missing

The YM Presidency just dropped a brand-new post highlighting how every activity should help young men build faith and become true disciples of Christ. But let's be honest—when left entirely unguided, the calendar too often defaults to empty routines, trivia, and "chair soccer." In this discussion, we break down the latest official resources from the Youth Activities Manual, examine why low-friction activities are failing our youth, and explore how strong father figures and purposeful, challenging adventures can transform young men. Joined by Jeff Borders (author of The Antichrist Playbook), we talk about modern distractions, the power of mentorship, and how moving from "Indoor Boy" comfort to real-world challenges builds lifelong resilience. Join our community of dads: https://strengthofdads.com Resources Mentioned: Official Youth Activities: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/s... The Antichrist Playbook by Jeff Borders: https://plainandpreciouspublishing.co... Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the episode and main themes 02:00 Discussion on church activity calendars and purpose 04:11 Insights on state conference experiences and remote participation 06:58 Tips for planning effective youth activities 12:01 Brother Nichols on outdoor activities for young men 14:00 The importance of outdoor adventures in character building 16:51 Challenges and solutions for youth activity planning 19:59 The role of outdoor activities in developing resilience 22:05 The significance of mentorship and relationship building 24:03 Examples of outdoor activities and their purpose 32:57 Using purpose-driven planning to transform youth activities 40:01 The importance of intentionality and purpose in activities 44:07 Adapting activities for different settings and resources 45:02 The value of outdoor challenges in youth development 48:14 The importance of leader involvement and mentorship 49:57 Closing remarks and resources for youth leaders #lds