Elder Clark G. Gilbert on Conviction, Controversy, and Compassion

Elder Clark G. Gilbert was called as the newest member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Feb. 11. Elder Gilbert’s service and expertise in academia, business and media — as well as his roles as commissioner of the Church Educational System and president of BYU-Idaho and BYU-Pathway — have prepared him for his new calling. On this episode of “Deseret Voices,” host Jane Clayson Johnson asks Elder Gilbert about his apostolic call, polarization in the world, the recent criticism he has received from some corners of the media and what his message is to those who don’t feel like they belong in the faith.