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BYU Speeches

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A 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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Learn of Christ | Darron M. Billeter | August 2024

We access Christ’s strength as we learn of Him by studying His words, developing meekness, and serving others. Darron M. Billeter, associate professor of marketing at BYU, delivered this devotional address on August 6, 2024. You can access the talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 06, 202430 min

Becoming a Disciple-Leader | Kim B. Clark | July 2024

We can become disciple-leaders by understanding the soul, heart, and mind of leadership, which work together to bring real power to leaders. Kim B. Clark, professor in the Marriott School of Business, delivered this forum address on July 30, 2024. You can access the talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 30, 202440 min

Illuminating Your Place in God’s Masterpiece | Tonya H. Fischio | July 2024

Just as stained glass reflects light, we can reflect the light of Christ, which can illuminate where we need to be in God's masterpiece. Tonya H. Fischio, assistant dean of communications for the College of Life Sciences, delivered this devotional address on July 16, 2024. You can access the talk here . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jul 16, 202431 min

The Covenantal Journey of Disciple-Scholarship | Richard A. Gill | July 2024

As disciple-scholars, we embark on voyages of discovery and settlement, in which we look for landmarks to help us build a covenantal life. Richard A. Gill, dean of undergraduate education, delivered this devotional address on July 9, 2024. You can access the talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 09, 202433 min

Look for the Light | Ellen S. Knell | July 2024

While we may not have instant pillar-of-light experiences, many rays of light fill our lives, and as we gather them, our testimonies grow. Ellen S. Knell, associate director of curriculum and instruction at the Center for Language Studies, delivered this devotional address on July 2, 2024. You can access the talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jul 02, 202429 min

Bring Healing Light into Your Life | Kimberly O. Jenkins | June 2024

When we feel burdened or overwhelmed, we can find healing light by recognizing miracles, putting in effort, and serving others. Kimberly O. Jenkins, communications director for the BYU College of Computational, Mathematical, and Physical Sciences, delivered this devotional address on June 25, 2024. You can access the talk here . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jun 26, 202423 min

“Let Us Run with Patience the Race That Is Set Before Us” | Bradley P. Owens | 2024

In the race of life, we can be strengthened by repenting continually, anticipating adversity, cleaving to covenants, and enduring to the end. Brad P. Owens, professor of business ethics in the Marriott School of Business, delivered this devotional address on June 11, 2024. You can access the talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jun 11, 202431 min

The Entire Church Shall Take Hold of Christ | AliceAnn Crandall | 2024

To take hold of Christ, we must overcome fear, form relationships, listen to others, use our gifts for good, protect children, and trust God. AliceAnn Crandall, associate professor of public health in the College of Life Sciences, delivered this devotional address on June 4, 2024. You can access the talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jun 05, 202430 min

Great Temples of Learning on Temple Hill | Eric N. Jellen | 2024

Through understanding the genetics of oats and quinoa, we learn the importance of light and truth, both secular and spiritual. Rick N. Jellen, a professor of genetics in the Department of Plant and Wildlife Sciences, delivered this forum address on May 21, 2024. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 21, 202431 min

Eternal Belonging and Becoming | Michelle H. Bennett | May 2024

Though we may lack worldly achievements, we always belong because God sees us for who we truly are as children of God who are becoming more. Michelle H. Bennett, assistant vice president of information technology, delivered this devotional address on May 14, 2024. You can access the talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 15, 202428 min

Becoming the Sine Qua Non | C. Shane Reese | April 2024

C. Shane Reese, president of BYU, delivered this commencement address on April 25, 2024. C. Shane Reese encourages graduates to become the sine qua non in others' lives—meaning without which, things would not be possible. You can access the talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 08, 202411 min

Choosing God’s Best Blessings: Family | Grant J. Jensen | May 2024

Grant Jensen, dean of the College of Computational, Mathematical, and Physical Sciences, delivered this devotional address on May 7, 2024. The greatest gifts from God come from the Abrahamic covenant and the new and everlasting covenant: the blessings of families. You can access the talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

May 07, 202428 min

Becoming Our Best BYU Self | Gerrit W. Gong | April 2024

In this commencement address, Elder Gong invites us to be our best BYU selves, committing to a life of faith, service, and discipleship. Gerrit W. Gong, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this commencement address on April 25, 2024. You can access the talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Apr 26, 202413 min

Finding Direction in Uncertainty | Mary Davis | April 2024

When faced with uncertainty, we can move forward with faith, knowing that God will lead us on our personal paths. Mary Davis, BYU professor of microbiology and molecular biology, delivered this devotional address on April 9, 2024. You can access the talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 09, 202432 min

The Tree, the Fruit, and the Building | Rick Anderson | April 2024

From the symbols in Lehi's dream, we learn that sometimes we must stand alone in faith and Godly truth, even when it is not cool or popular. Rick Anderson, BYU university librarian, delivered this devotional address on April 2, 2024. You can access the talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 03, 202429 min

Rise to Your Divine Identity, Purpose, and Destiny | Brian K. Taylor | March 2024

In our life, both now, before, and after earth, we must discover our divine identity, purpose, and destiny. Brian K. Taylor, a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on March 19, 2024. You can access the talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 21, 202432 min

Our Path to Lasting Personal Peace | Steven J. Hafen | March 2024

Christ’s Atonement purifies, enables, assures, comforts, and exalts us on our path to lasting personal peace. Steven J. Hafen, BYU administrative vice president, delivered this devotional address on March 12, 2024. You can access the talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 12, 202433 min

Stronger and Closer Connection to God Through Multiple Covenants | Dale G. Renlund | March 2024

Making multiple covenants with God—baptismal, endowment, and sealing covenants—allows us to develop a stronger and closer connection to Him. Dale G. Renlund, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on March 5, 2024. You can access the talk here . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 05, 202429 min

Can You Imagine? | Evan A. Schmutz | February 2024

We must be faithful to God's commandments so we can be prepared to imagine that day when we will see our Heavenly Father again. Evan A. Schmutz, a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on February 13, 2024. You can access the talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 13, 202429 min

Magnifying Our Precious Gift of Time | Jan E. Newman | February 2024

Time is limited, but as we prioritize our time, God will direct our efforts away from distractions and toward things that are most important. Jan E. Newman, Second Counselor of the General Sunday School Presidency, delivered this devotional address on February 6, 2024. You can access the talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Feb 07, 202431 min

“Consider the Wondrous Works of God” (Job 37:14) | David A. Bednar | January 2024

Participating in God’s work helps us see that we are God’s wondrous works, His work is for us, and we are dependent on Him for strength. David A. Bednar, 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 23, 2024. Access his talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jan 24, 202430 min

“Choose You This Day”—“Think Celestial” | K. Brett Nattress | January 2024

We can choose to think celestial every day by praying, reading the scriptures, and serving others, even if we have made mistakes in the past. K. Brett Nattress, a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on January 16, 2024. Access the talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jan 17, 202429 min

Developing Eyes to See | C. Shane Reese | January 2024

To become the BYU of prophesy, we must have eyes to see the world through a gospel lens, see others as God does, and see our divine identity. C. Shane Reese, president of Brigham Young University, delivered this devotional address on January 9, 2024. You can access it here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 10, 202423 min

Being “Doers of the Word” | Wendy W. Reese | January 2024

Being a disciple of Christ means not just hearing the gospel and words of the prophets but also acting on those teachings. Wendy W. Reese, wife of BYU president C. Shane Reese, delivered this devotional address on January 9, 2024. You can access it here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 10, 202412 min

Christmas Devotional | December 2023

At the final BYU devotional of 2023, the campus community worships and celebrates Christmas in story, dance, and song. Merry Christmas! You can watch the Christmas devotional here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 13, 202338 min

“We Believe in Being Honest” | Matthew L. Carpenter | December 2023

To embrace the light of Christ and be like Him, we must be honest in all our doings, including religious, online, and academic situations. Matthew L. Carpenter, a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on December 5, 2023. You can access it here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Dec 06, 202330 min

Mammon or Marriage? | W. Bradford Wilcox | November 2023

While many search for happiness through financial or career success, being married and having a family increases overall happiness more than other achievements. W. Bradford Wilcox, director of the National Marriage Project, delivered this forum address on November 28, 2023. You can access it here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 30, 202333 min

Fear Not and Return with Honor | Gary B. Sabin | November 2023

We must follow Christ by exercising faith and keeping an eternal perspective to fulfill life’s mission and return with honor to our Father in Heaven. Gary B. Sabin, a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on November 7, 2023. You can access it here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Nov 08, 202334 min

Fulfilling the Dream | John S. and Susan W. Tanner | October 2023

The Tanners share five principles of a Christlike education that will allow us to fulfill the dream and vision of Brigham Young University and its founders. John Tanner, former president of BYU–Hawaii (and academic vice president of BYU), and Susan Tanner, former president of the Young Women's organization, delivered this forum address on October 31, 2023. You can access it here . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Nov 01, 202338 min
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