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Outdoor Boys Creator Luke Nichols Appointed to Latter-day Saints Young Men Advisory Council

He left YouTube over family privacy concerns, reflecting a pivot to faith-centered service.

Overview

  • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced on Dec. 9 that Nichols is one of 14 men called to the Young Men General Advisory Council.
  • His service on the council began Dec. 1, assisting the Young Men General Presidency in counseling leaders who support young men across the church.
  • Nichols stepped away from Outdoor Boys in May 2025, citing overwhelming public attention and worries about his family’s ability to live normal lives.
  • He briefly returned in November to post three final videos and has since focused on off-platform commitments, occasionally filling in for MyLifeOutdoors.
  • His background includes missionary service in Fukuoka, Japan, a BYU political science degree, a George Mason University law degree, and work in criminal defense at Nichols & Green PLLC.