BYU Speeches
367 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1.1K ratingsA spiritual boost, right at your fingertips. Speakers from all walks of life are invited to speak at BYU each Tuesday and share their experiences with the student body—and with you. Tune in for spiritual guidance, leadership tips, and more from highly acclaimed speakers striving to uplift and educate.
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Our Own Best Story | Gerrit W. Gong | April 2023
April 12, 2023 00:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBWe can create our our best story by focusing on spiritual identity and relationships instead of focusing on our external environments. You can access the talk here. Gerrit W. Gong, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on April 11, 2023. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Six Spiritual Lessons from the Natural World | Loreen Allphin | April 2023
April 04, 2023 22:45 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBWe can weather the storms of life by turning to the natural world and applying the spiritual lessons we learn from God's creations. You can access the talk here. Loreen Allphin, associate dean of the BYU College of Life Sciences, delivered this devotional address on April 4, 2023. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
America's Upswing | Shaylyn Romney Garrett | March 2023
March 29, 2023 22:09 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBMany Americans worry about our country's future, but change is possible. History shows us what we can do to get America back on an upswing. Shaylyn Romney Garrett, author and social entrepreneur, delivered this forum address on March 28, 2023. Access the talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Beautiful Babies Blessing the World | Paul V. Johnson | March 2023
March 15, 2023 12:28 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBGod doesn't use big battalions of soldiers to accomplish His purposes; He sends beautiful babies who go on to bless the world. Access the talk here. Paul V. Johnson, a member of the Presidency of the Seventy for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on March 14, 2023. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Spiritual Creation | Andra J. Duke | March 2023
March 08, 2023 23:01 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBAs children of the Creator, we are all intentional spiritual creations. We create our own stories with the help of an editor, Jesus Christ. Access the talk here. Andra J. Duke, director of content at BYU Broadcasting, delivered this devotional address on March 7, 2023. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Preserving Our Relationship with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ | Tracy Y. Browning | February 2023
February 14, 2023 22:35 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBHeavenly Father gives us many evidences of how He preserves His relationship with us while asking us what we can do to put Him first. Access the talk here. Tracy Y. Browning, the second counselor in the Primary General Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on February 14, 2023. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Master Class in Leadership: One Day with the Savior | Mark A. Bragg | February 2023
February 08, 2023 01:28 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBThe Book of Mormon details the master class on leadership that Jesus Christ taught during His first day among the Nephites. Access the talk here. Mark A. Bragg, a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on February 7, 2023. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Covenant versus Consumer Education | Ari Berman | January 2023
February 02, 2023 23:50 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBIn a consumer society, covenantal education in faith-based institutions helps us approach relationships and life in a more meaningful way. Access the talk here. Ari Berman, president of Yeshiva University, delivered this forum address on January 31, 2023. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why a Church? | Kevin S. Hamilton | January 2023
January 25, 2023 21:09 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBThe only way we can truly come unto Christ is through His restored Church upon the earth, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Access the talk here. Kevin S. Hamilton, a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on January 24, 2023. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Allowing Your Faith in Jesus Christ to Guide Your Life | Neil L. Andersen | January 2023
January 18, 2023 07:38 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBFaith in Christ can guide our lives as we cultivate a relationship with God, rely on Him, remain hopeful, and spiritually prepare for trials. Access the talk here. Neil L. Andersen, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on January 17, 2023. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Power of Prophetic Promises | Kevin J Worthen | January 2023
January 11, 2023 01:01 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBGod has promised us powerful blessings that can help us through challenges and trials—if we obey the voice of his prophet. Access the talk here. Kevin J Worthen, president of Brigham Young University, delivered this devotional address on January 10, 2023. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Overcoming Spiritual Logokophosis | Peggy S. Worthen | January 2023
January 11, 2023 01:00 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBPeggy S. Worthen, wife of BYU president Kevin J Worthen, delivered this devotional address on January 10, 2023. Click here to read the speech on our website. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Light and Truth | Ulisses Soares | December 2022
December 07, 2022 00:31 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBOur quest in life is to seek the light and truth of Christ's gospel among the many distractions of the world. You can view/read the text here. Ulisses Soares, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on December 6, 2022. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Loving All God’s Creation | Katharine Hayhoe | November 2022
November 30, 2022 00:39 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBKatharine Hayhoe, a climate scientist and professor at Texas Tech University, delivered this forum address on November 29, 2022. You can see the talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Christ’s Atonement, Invitations to Act, and Promised Blessings | Peter M. Johnson | November 2022
November 16, 2022 04:43 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBChrist invites us to come unto Him by giving us doctrinal truths, inviting us to act, and promising us blessings. Read the talk here. Peter M. Johnson, a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on November 15, 2022. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Designed for Covenant Relationships | Jenet Jacob Erickson | November 2022
November 08, 2022 23:45 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBEntering into covenant relationships while we are on earth helps us to experience the truest intimacy—the perfect love the Father has for us. Read her talk here. Jenet Jacob Erickson, BYU associate professor of Church history and doctrine, delivered this devotional address on November 8, 2022. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Receiving the Gifts of God | Susan H. Porter | November 2022
November 01, 2022 23:04 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBChoosing to live humbly, look up to God, and receive deeply of His many blessings will allow us to more fully develop the gifts of God. Read the talk here. Susan H. Porter, Primary general president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on November 1, 2022. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Exploring Nature’s Curiosity Cabinet | Paul Alan Cox | October 2022
October 26, 2022 01:36 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBExploring the wonders of nature's "curiosity cabinet" reveals countless opportunities for medical advancement through God's creations. See the talk here. Paul Alan Cox, an American ethnobotanist, delivered this forum address on October 25, 2022. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Abundant Life | Kevin W. Pearson | October 2022
October 20, 2022 21:16 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBBy making covenants and centering our lives in Jesus Christ, we accept the vision He has for us and choose to live an abundant life. Click here to view the speech. Kevin W. Pearson, a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on October 18, 2022. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Deliverance | Michael S. Drake | October 2022
October 05, 2022 01:29 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBWe are part of the greatest deliverance story ever told. Our Savior is the protagonist, and His promises can fill us with hope. You can read his talk here. Michael S. Drake, a BYU professor of accounting, delivered this devotional address on October 4, 2022. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Finding Strength in the Lord | Kendra M. Hall-Kenyon | September 2022
September 28, 2022 01:23 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBFinding strength in the Lord requires trusting in Him and His plan even when our trials are not resolved like we want them to be. Read the speech here. Kendra Hall-Kenyon, the interim dean of BYU’s David O. McKay School of Education, delivered this devotional address on September 27, 2022. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Flashes of Light | Steven J. Lund | September 2022
September 21, 2022 01:37 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBThe Lord has asked us to walk through the darkness of mortality, but He also provides flashes of light to grow our faith and reveal the way. Click here to read the speech. Steven J. Lund, Young Men General President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on September 20, 2022. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Going Forward in the Second Century | Dallin H. Oaks | September 2022
September 15, 2022 16:42 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBDallin H. Oaks, First Counselor in the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on September 13, 2022. Click here to view the speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Eternal Perspective Through Owning Our Testimony | Peggy S. Worthen | September 2022
September 09, 2022 00:30 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBTaking charge of our own testimony means partnering with the Lord to steadily grow and develop ourselves to become more refined and faithful. Click here to view the speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Choices for Eternity: Prophetic Counsel | Kevin J. Worthen | September 2022
September 07, 2022 03:39 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBExpanding on the prophetic counsel of President Russell M. Nelson, Kevin J Worthen teaches each of us how to choose our own destiny. Click here to view the speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This is a Student | Kevin J. Worthen | August 2022
August 29, 2022 14:55 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBAt the university conference, President Worthen presents a refined strategic plan that focuses more students and the ways BYU can help them achieve their potential. Watch or read the talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“Give Heed to the Words of the Prophets” | Quentin L. Cook | August 2022
August 17, 2022 00:50 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBWe must “give heed to the words of the prophets”—past and present—in order to build our faith and be protected from future evils. Click here to view the speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Finding Wonder in Remote Places | Janis B. Nuckolls | 2022
August 02, 2022 23:33 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBWe can gain greater knowledge, joy, knowledge, and understanding by cultivating sources of wonder in our lives. Janis Nuckolls, BYU professor of linguistics and English language, delivered this devotional address on August 2, 2022. View or read the speech at https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/janis-nuckolls/finding-wonder-in-remote-places/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Finding Wonder in Remote Places | Janis B. Nuckolls | August 2022
August 02, 2022 23:33 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBWe can gain greater knowledge, joy, knowledge, and understanding by cultivating sources of wonder in our lives. Click here to view the speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Something About Mental Health | Carl L. Hanson | 2022
July 27, 2022 01:13 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBWhen it comes to our mental health, it is important to say something and know something so that we can overcome the difficulties we face. Carl L. Hanson, professor of public health at Brigham Young University, delivered this forum address on July 26, 2022. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Something About Mental Health | Carl L. Hanson | July 2022
July 27, 2022 01:13 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBWhen it comes to our mental health, it is important to say something and know something so that we can overcome the difficulties we face. Click here to view the speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Six Ways to Be a Better Boat Builder | Christopher A. Mattson | 2022
July 20, 2022 19:54 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBChristopher A. Mattson offers six ways to build spiritual boats that will carry us through life's journey, no matter the situation. Christopher A. Mattson, BYU professor of mechanical engineering, delivered this devotional address on July 19, 2022. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Six Ways to Be a Better Boat Builder | Christopher A. Mattson | July 2022
July 20, 2022 19:54 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBChristopher A. Mattson offers six ways to build spiritual boats that will carry us through life's journey, no matter the situation. Click here to view the speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Your Path to Discipleship | Stacey A. Shaw | 2022
July 13, 2022 13:56 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBYour path to discipleship must include knowing and valuing who you are, seeing and loving others, and choosing to serve throughout your life. Stacey A. Shaw, an assistant professor of social work at BYU, delivered this devotional address on July 12, 2022. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Your Path of Discipleship | Stacey A. Shaw | July 2022
July 13, 2022 13:56 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBYour path to discipleship must include knowing and valuing who you are, seeing and loving others, and choosing to serve throughout your life. Click here to view the speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Your Path to Discipleship | Stacey A. Shaw | July 2022
July 13, 2022 13:56 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBYour path to discipleship must include knowing and valuing who you are, seeing and loving others, and choosing to serve throughout your life. Click here to view the speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cultivating Godliness in Mortality | Rachel Wadham | June 2022
June 29, 2022 01:10 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBTo cultivate godliness within ourselves, we must develop wisdom, curiosity, and patience in mortality to prepare for what is to come. Click here to view the speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cultivating Godliness in Mortality | Rachel Wadham | 2022
June 29, 2022 01:10 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBTo cultivate godliness within ourselves, we must develop wisdom, curiosity, and patience in mortality to prepare for what is to come. Rachel Wadham, Senior Librarian at the BYU Harold B. Lee Library, delivered this devotional address on June 28, 2022. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Faith in the Lord, Faith in Ourselves | Tiffany Turley Bowcut | 2022
June 22, 2022 01:26 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MB“In order for us to have faith in the Lord, we have to get to know Him. And one of the beautiful things I have found in learning about the Lord is that the more I learn about Him, the more I also learn about myself and who I am to Him." Developing faith in ourselves requires us to trust in the Lord as well as have faith in His great plan and our part in it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Faith in the Lord, Faith in Ourselves | Tiffany Turley Bowcut | June 2022
June 22, 2022 01:26 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBDeveloping faith in ourselves requires us to trust in the Lord as well as have faith in His great plan and our part in it. Click here to view the speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“To Believe on Their Words” | Richard D. Osguthorpe | 2022
June 08, 2022 15:07 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MB“To believe on their words” doesn’t mean relying on the faith of others but borrowing a spark to light your own testimony aflame. Richard Osguthorpe, dean of the BYU David O. McKay School of Education, delivered this devotional address on June 7, 2022. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“To Believe on Their Words” | Richard D. Osguthorpe | June 2022
June 08, 2022 15:07 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MB“To believe on their words” doesn’t mean relying on the faith of others but borrowing a spark to light your own testimony aflame. Click here to view the speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s a Dangerous Business, Going Into the Laboratory | Paul B. Savage | 2022
May 25, 2022 18:35 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBThe 2022 Karl G. Maeser Distinguished Faculty Lecture by Paul B. Savage. By following the directions to which simple ideas and simple discoveries lead, one can be swept off into all sorts of adventures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s a Dangerous Business, Going Into the Laboratory | Paul B. Savage | May 2022
May 25, 2022 18:35 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBThe 2022 Karl G. Maeser Distinguished Faculty Lecture by Paul B. Savage. By following the directions to which simple ideas and simple discoveries lead, one can be swept off into all sorts of adventures. Click here to view the speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Scholarship and Faith: Insights from My BYU Experience | Adam T. Woolley | 2022
May 18, 2022 00:39 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBBYU implements a unique form of teaching centered around scholarship and faith that draws us closer to the Savior’s example. The unique and synergistic environment of scholarship and faith at BYU has further connected those important life lessons to significant eternal truths regarding repentance and the Atonement of Jesus Christ, the wise use of agency, and how Christ makes weak things become strong. Adam T. Woolley, dean of BYU Graduate Studies, delivered this devotional address on May 17...
Scholarship and Faith: Insights from My BYU Experience | Adam T. Woolley | May 2022
May 18, 2022 00:39 - 24 minutes - 23 MBBYU implements a unique form of teaching centered around scholarship and faith that draws us closer to the Savior’s example. Click here to view the speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Of Disciples and Higher Education | Tracy Flinders | May 2022
May 10, 2022 21:28 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBAccess to a higher education of spiritual knowledge allows us to transcend our struggles and flaws and become more like our Savior. Click here to view the speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Of Disciples and Higher Education | Tracy Flinders | 2022
May 10, 2022 21:28 - 33 minutes - 31 MBAccess to a higher education of spiritual knowledge allows us to transcend our struggles and flaws and become more like our Savior. Tracy Flinders, BYU vice president of information technology and chief information officer, delivered this devotional address on May 10, 2022. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pointing Our Souls to Christ | Neill F. Marriott | 2022
May 03, 2022 20:51 - 28 minutes - 26 MBBy “Pointing Our Souls to Christ,” we gain divine help and develop a closeness to Him that strengthens us on our journey to our Heavenly home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pointing Our Souls to Christ | Neill F. Marriott | May 2022
May 03, 2022 20:51 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBBy “Pointing Our Souls to Christ,” we gain divine help and develop a closeness to Him that strengthens us on our journey to our Heavenly home. Click here to view the speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.