WARD RADIO Elder gilbert Drops TRUTH Bomb about BYU!
Feb 24, 2026
Discussion of Elder Gilbert revealing internal shifts at BYU and claims the school once 'slipped'. Conversation about pressures from worldly influences and calls to refocus the university's mission. Debate over rejecting secular university models in favor of distinct faith-based identity. Notes on improving student faith metrics and administrative accountability changes.
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Elder Gilbert Confirms BYU Drift Then Recovery
- Elder Gilbert publicly acknowledged BYU had "slipped" and that internal leaders felt pressure to conform to secular norms.
- He reported measurable recovery: student exit-survey agreement that they grew closer to Christ rose from 75% to 87% over five years, showing momentum.
Bowl For A Strike Not Just Use Bumpers
- President Holland framed the remedy as proactive aspiration rather than mere defense: "bowl for a strike" instead of just using bumpers to avoid gutters.
- The hosts interpreted this as a call for BYU to actively pursue its mission, not only protect it.
Faculty Support Drove The Change At BYU
- Gilbert said faculty largely supported restoring BYU's distinct mission and reported over 90% faculty satisfaction.
- That suggests institutional change was driven internally, not imposed top-down, easing implementation.