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Overcoming Adversity

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Life is hard. We all face troubles, trials, and temptations, but learning how to turn to God in our time of need can make all the difference. In this podcast, you’ll hear the personal stories and sacred experiences of speakers who have journeyed through adversity and emerged with a closer relationship to Christ. Tune in to find the advice and perspective you need to overcome your trials.

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Episodes

Finding Strength in Christ | Michael D. Barns | July 2008

How do we overcome our weaknesses? In this devotional, Michael Barnes gives advice on how to receive help from the Lord when overcoming weaknesses. Click here to view the speech page. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

May 13, 202428 min

Pray Not for Light Burdens but for Strong Backs | Ardeth G. Kapp | April 2004

In times of trial and tribulation, the Lord will always be with us to strengthen our backs and lighten our loads. Suffering makes us stronger. Click here to access the speech page. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Apr 29, 202426 min

“In the Strength of the Lord” | David A. Bednar | October 2001

Christ's Atonement does more than cleanse us from sin. His grace is also an enabling power to become better and serve more faithfully. Click here to view the speech page. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Apr 15, 202433 min

Stepping-Stones and Stumbling Blocks | Steven E. Snow | September 2012

Steven E. Snow speaks of the stepping stones and stumbling blocks in life and how we can either take advantage of them or fall over them. Click here to view the speech page! Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Apr 01, 202426 min

God Is the Gardener | Hugh B. Brown | May 1968

God is the gardener of our lives. When we put our life in harmony with His will, we will be able to become what we are meant to be. Click here to view the speech page! Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 18, 202438 min

Finding Strength in the Lord | Kendra M. Hall-Kenyon | September 2022

Finding strength in the Lord requires trusting in Him and His plan even when our trials are not resolved like we want them to be. Click here to view the speech page! Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 04, 202428 min

The Blessings of Adversity | James E. Faust | February 1978

There can be a necessary refining process in adversity which increases our understanding, enhances our sensitivity, and makes us more Christlike. Click here to view the speech page. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Feb 19, 202434 min

Journey of the Soul, Anchors of the Heart | Len B. Novilla | February 2011

Professor Novilla shares that while it may seem the Lord is leading us in the wrong direction, He is often simply helping us grow through personal odysseys. Click here to view the speech page! Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Feb 05, 202433 min

Shall I Laugh or Shall I Cry? | Sharon Samuelson | September 2013

Embracing humor and optimism can help keep daily challenges and struggles in perspective. The choice to laugh can enhance the quality of your life. Click here to read the speech on the speech page! Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jan 22, 202416 min

Bound Securely to the Savior | Camille N. Johnson | January 2022

Camille Johnson gives examples from her life on how to become "bound securely to the Savior" so that we can withstand the storms of life. Click here to view the speech page! Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jan 08, 202431 min

Fear Not | Lloyd D. Newell | December 2014

Lloyd D. Newell teaches that in order to overcome fear we must have hope, develop love, turn to God, and trust Him. Click here to view the speech page! Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 18, 202329 min

Adversity | Dallin H. Oaks | January 1995

Our response to adversity shapes our character. Trials are temporary, but the blessings we can receive from them are permanent. Click here to view the speech page! Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Dec 04, 202333 min

The Power of Deliverance | Henry B. Eyring | January 2008

God can offer us deliverance through the hardest of trials, including comfort in grief, strength in opposition, and escape from sin. Click here to view the speed page. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Nov 20, 202327 min

Enduring and Trusting to the End | Estela Marquez | September 2020

Estela Marquez shares her life story to show how enduring and trusting to the end enables us to overcome life's challenges. Click here to view the speech page! Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Nov 06, 202332 min

Stand Up Straight, Smile, and Remember Who You Are | Matthew Richardson | October 2016

What do a failed exam, a cut up degree, historical documents, and a screensaver have in common? A vision of ourselves and of BYU to remember and believe in. Click here to view the speech page! Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Oct 23, 202338 min

“Yes, and . . .”: The Creative Art of Living | Lisa Valentine Clark | July 2021

By recounting her late husband's legacy, Lisa Valentine Clark teaches the importance of saying "yes, and . . . " in the creative art of living. Click here to view the speech page. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Oct 09, 202330 min

An Immigrant’s Journey Toward God | Niwako Yamawaki | May 2021

Niwako Yamawaki shares her journey toward God, her experience as an immigrant, and her testimony of Christ's power to relieve suffering. Click here to view the speech page. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Sep 25, 202327 min

Meekly Placing Our Total Trust in God | Terence M. Vinson | February 2020

As we encounter challenges in life, yoking ourselves with and meekly placing our total trust in God will allow us to reap the rewards of a faithful life. Click here to view the speech page. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Sep 11, 202328 min

Hope As an Anchor of Our Souls | Alan R. Harker | June 2016

Alan R. Harker speaks about the power of hope as an anchor for our souls, especially in the times of our greatest suffering. Access the speech page here . Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Aug 28, 202331 min

“Thy Troubles to Bless” | Jeffrey S. McClellan | July 2018

When adversity challenges your faith, remember that you can trust God, "thy troubles to bless." In His hands, trials can change us and teach us of His love. Access the speech page here . Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Aug 16, 202334 min

But for a Small Moment | Neal A. Maxwell | September 1974

Because God loves us, He will deliver to each of us customized challenges that will last "but for a small moment" to help us grow and progress. Access the speech page here . Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jul 03, 202345 min

He Cares More About the Shoulder Than About the Wheel | Monte R. Swain | May 2008

There are times where our tasks seem too hard to complete, but the Lord knows that our growth depends on struggle and challenge. He is always there with us. Click here to read the speech. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

May 03, 202330 min

Becoming and Overcoming | Carol Wilkinson | March 2009

Carol Wilkinson teaches listeners how to overcome the adversities of life as she shares personal experiences from her own life. Click here to view the speech. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Apr 01, 202329 min

Gifts of the Spirit | Robert D. Hales | August 1993

There are many gifts of the spirit. To qualify for their blessings, we must each strive to gain wisdom and live worthy of the Holy Ghost. Click here to view the speech. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 01, 202342 min

Learning the Healer's Art | Elaine S. Marshall | October 2002

Elaine S. Marshall shares some insights she has gleaned about physical and spiritual healing and what it means to have the "healer's art." Click here to view the speech. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Nov 01, 202223 min

To the Lonely and Misunderstood | Richard G. Scott | August 1982

Life may seem unfair and unsatisfactory to the lonely and misunderstood, but purpose can be found through faith, repentance, obedience, and service. Click here to view the speech. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Oct 01, 202233 min
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