Ensign College Devotionals

An address given by Elder Dale G. Renlund, delivered on September 2, 2025, at the Little Theater in the Conference Center.

God has given us spiritual armor to protect us, strengthen us, and help us overcome life’s challenges. In this talk, Elder Renlund explore four key pieces of the Armor of God and why they are essential to living with faith and resilience.

An address given by Sister Ruth Renlund, delivered on September 2, 2025, at the Little Theater in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City.

What seeds are you planting in your life? Learn how the Law of the Harvest can bring peace, growth, and spiritual strength.

Rory C. Bigelow was born in Concord, California. He obtained a bachelor's degree in communications from the University of Utah and a master's degree in educational leadership from Brigham Young University. As a young man he served a mission in Illinois Chicago (Spanish-speaking) and throughout his life has held various church callings including Bishop (twice), Stake President (twice) and Mission President in the Brazil Recife Mission. He has worked for Seminaries and Institutes of Religion for 30 years in various roles. His current role is as the Associate Administrator overseeing S&I's global workforce, curriculum, training, and as a member of the BYU-Pathway President’s Executive Group. Rory and his wife, Tammy, have three children and three granddaughters. 

August 05, 2025 11:15 AM

Leslie Langi was born in Carson, California but raised in West Valley City, Utah. She attended Salt Lake Community College where she earned her Associate Degree in Communications. She continued her education by receiving her Bachelor’s degree in Strategic Communications from the University of Utah. Leslie has a passion for education and has worked in higher education for 15 years. Leslie currently serves as an Admissions and Outreach Counselor for the Admissions Office. Leslie is a proud foster mom of Amada and Tino and loves being a mom-ty to her 12 nieces and nephews.

July 29, 2025 11:15 AM

Eric B Karl was born in Albuquerque NM and was blessed to live all over the United States growing up.  He attended Brigham Young University where he earned a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in electrical engineering. Afterward, he worked as a computer engineer in California and Arizona before joining the faculty at BYU-Idaho in 2004.  While there he continued his education and received a PhD in Instructional Design from Idaho State University. Brother Karl currently serves as the Vice President of Curriculum at BYU-Pathway Worldwide. Brother Karl and his beautiful wife Marilyn are the parents of five children and the grandparents of six wonderful grandchildren. 

July 22, 2025 11:15 AM

Daniel Rogers is a native of Southern California, to a big family with deep pioneer roots. As a young man, he served the Spanish-speaking community of New York City as a missionary. Upon his return, he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Music Education at California State University Fullerton with an emphasis in choral education, later his master’s degree from Brigham Young University in Music history, and finally his PhD in musicology at Indiana University with a minor in Renaissance studies. Brother Rogers has taught music theory and musicology at various educational institutions, including developing an international program of study for music in Italy in collaboration with Umbra Institute in the city of Perugia. He currently works at Ensign College as Director of Curriculum. In his ward, he serves as the choir director and Elder’s Quorum teacher. Daniel and his wife are the parents of six children, one of whom is currently serving in the Milan, Italy Mission.

July 15, 2025 11:15 AM

David Paulsen joined Ensign College as CIO in January of 2025. Previously, he worked for the real estate investment entities of the Church for 35 years. He directed the technology initiatives, infrastructure, and systems for these corporations and properties of the Church. David has a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Utah and a Master of Business Administration from Western Governors University.He served a mission in Trujillo, Peru. He has served as Elders Quorum President, Ward Executive Secretary, Stake Technology Specialist, and for several years in various callings in the Young Men’s Organization. However, he may like his current calling, teaching the twelve-year-old Sunday School class, best of all. David and his wife Alba have four children and two grandchildren. 

July 08, 2025 11:15 AM

Emily Snyder Burrup was born in Cedar City, Utah but had the opportunity to live in various cities including Hong Kong.She served as a full-time missionary in the Russia, St. Petersburg mission. Sister Burrup received her bachelor’s from Brigham Young University, and a master’s degree in business administration from Columbia Business School. Sister Burrup began her career as a school teacher. She has worked for the Church in the Relief Society general offices as well as manager of Audience Engagement and Growth in the Priesthood and Family Department. She worked for Professor Clayton Christensen at the Harvard Business School and was the Chief of Staff for Magnolia in Waco, Texas. Sister Burrup recently started a new position as Chief of Staff for Degreed.Sister Burrup was recently married to Trent Burrup and they have three children and one grandchild.

July 01, 2025 11:15 AM

Joseph Sybrowsky grew up in Provo Utah where he attended BYU until his mission. He served his two-year mission in the Campinas Brazil Mission. After his return, he studied at BYU-Hawaii earning a bachelor’s degree in international business management. He continued his education with select master’s level courses in Hospitality Administration from UNLV. Brother Sybrowsky began his career working for Marriott International where he managed hotels in Idaho and Utah. He also worked for BYU-Pathway with responsibility for Idaho and Utah regions. He currently serves as the Director of Logistical Support for Ensign College. He and his wife, Shauna, live in Kaysville with their 5 children.

June 10, 2025 11:15 AM

Joshua Burt grew up in Canyonville, Oregon. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Organizational Communication from Brigham Young University–Idaho and a Master's degree in Organizational Performance and Workplace Learning from Boise State University. Brother Burt currently works as a Human Resources Information Systems Manager and has worked at Ensign College for 12 years. He served a full-time mission in Birmingham, England. He and his wife, Andrea, are the parents of four children.