BYU Speeches podcast

BYU Speeches

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.

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.

 

#100

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.] (https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/mary-davis/finding-direction-in-uncertainty/) See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

09 Apr 2024

31 MINS

31:34

09 Apr 2024


#99

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.] (https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/rick-anderson/the-tree-the-fruit-and-the-building/) See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

03 Apr 2024

29 MINS

29:00

03 Apr 2024


#98

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.] (https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/brian-k-taylor/rise-to-your-divine-identity-purpose-and-destiny/) See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

21 Mar 2024

32 MINS

32:19

21 Mar 2024


#97

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.] (https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/steven-j-hafen/our-path-to-lasting-personal-peace/) See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

12 Mar 2024

32 MINS

32:35

12 Mar 2024


#96

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] (https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/dale-g-renlund/stronger-and-closer-connection-to-god-through-multiple-covenants/) . See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

05 Mar 2024

28 MINS

28:44

05 Mar 2024


#95

The Value of Faith in Your Education: Reflections on My 60-Year Journey | Freeman Alphonsa Hrabowski...

Hrabowski shares his experiences with Martin Luther King Jr., racial conflicts from his childhood, and how God helped through it all. Freeman Alphonsa Hrabowski III, American educator, advocate, and mathematician, delivered this forum address on February 27, 2024. You can access the talk [here.] (https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/freeman-alphonsa-hrabowski/the-value-of-faith-in-your-education-reflections-on-my-60-year-journey/) See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

29 Feb 2024

32 MINS

32:20

29 Feb 2024


#94

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.] (https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/evan-a-schmutz/can-you-imagine/) See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

13 Feb 2024

29 MINS

29:13

13 Feb 2024


#93

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.] (https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/jan-e-newman/magnifying-our-precious-gift-of-time/) See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

07 Feb 2024

31 MINS

31:17

07 Feb 2024


#92

“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.] (https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/david-a-bednar/consider-the-wondrous-works-of-god/) See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

24 Jan 2024

30 MINS

30:00

24 Jan 2024


#91

“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.] (https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/k-brett-nattress/choose-you-this-day-think-celestial/) See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

17 Jan 2024

28 MINS

28:41

17 Jan 2024


#90

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.] (https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/c-shane-reese/developing-eyes-to-see/) See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

10 Jan 2024

23 MINS

23:23

10 Jan 2024


#89

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.] (https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/wendy-w-reese/being-doers-of-the-word/) See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

10 Jan 2024

11 MINS

11:32

10 Jan 2024


#88

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.] (https://youtu.be/WazI9RyTM74) See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

13 Dec 2023

38 MINS

38:01

13 Dec 2023


#87

“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.] (https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/matthew-l-carpenter/we-believe-in-being-honest/) See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

06 Dec 2023

29 MINS

29:30

06 Dec 2023


#86

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.] (https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/w-bradford-wilcox/mammon-or-marriage/) See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

30 Nov 2023

33 MINS

33:21

30 Nov 2023


#85

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.] (https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/gary-b-sabin/fear-not-and-return-with-honor/) See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

08 Nov 2023

34 MINS

34:00

08 Nov 2023


#84

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] (https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/john-s-and-susan-w-tanner/fulfilling-the-dream/) . See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

01 Nov 2023

37 MINS

37:39

01 Nov 2023


#83

Our Covenant Relationship with God: A Wellspring of Relief | Kristin M. Yee | Oct. 2023

Kristin M. Yee shares five thoughts about how Christ brings relief into our lives through our covenant relationship with God. Kristin M. Yee, second counselor in the Relief Society General Presidency, delivered this devotional address on October 24, 2023. You can access the talk [here.] (https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/kristin-m-yee/our-covenant-relationship-with-god-a-wellspring-of-relief/) See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

25 Oct 2023

30 MINS

30:24

25 Oct 2023


#82

Preparing Students for Eternity | Quentin L. Cook | August 2023

Inviting others to Christ, living the gospel, and uniting families helps faculty to lay hold upon good things and prepare students for eternity. Quentin L. Cook, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this university conference address on August 28, 2023. You can access the talk [here.] (https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/quentin-l-cook/preparing-students-for-eternity/) See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

17 Oct 2023

23 MINS

23:43

17 Oct 2023


#81

“Lord God of Hosts, Be with Us Yet” | D. Todd Christofferson | September 2023

In this time of uncertainty, we must defer to the will of God to find unity. We cannot forget our mission and the source of our strength. D. Todd Christofferson, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this inaugural address on September 19, 2023. You can access the talk [here.] (https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/d-todd-christofferson/lord-god-of-hosts-be-with-us-yet/) See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

17 Oct 2023

12 MINS

12:49

17 Oct 2023