BYU Speeches: Recent Episodes
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.
“Undoubtedly the most loving relationship we can have is the covenant relationship God has unfolded through His prophets. This beautiful and sacred relationship offers us immense blessings.” Rebecca K. Hunter, associate teaching professor at Brigham Young University, delivered this devotional address on August 4, 2026. You can access the full talk here.
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The arts deepen understanding, strengthen connection, and invite us to become more than we were when we began. Curt Holman, Chair of the Department of Dance at Brigham Young University, delivered this forum address on June 23, 2026. You can access the full talk here.
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“We must never forget who our greatest hope giver is, and that is our Savior Jesus Christ.” Jamal Willis, Assistant Director of Student Wellness at Brigham Young University, delivered this devotional address on July 28, 2026. You can access the full talk here.
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“We can be a light to those around us as we draw strength from the Savior of the world, who will bless us in every aspect of our lives.” Bruce R. Brockbank Jr., Head Coach for the Men's Golf Team at Brigham Young University, delivered this devotional address on July 14, 2026. You can access the full talk here.
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Our bodies are gifts, designed by a Master Engineer, and bestowed upon us because He is our loving Heavenly Father. By studying how our bodies work, we can learn a bit more about Him. Anton E. Bowden, Associate Chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Brigham Young University, delivered this devotional address on June 30, 2026. You can access the full talk here.
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We can only stand before our God on the last day spiritually whole through the infinite mercy of our Savior. It is this miraculous spiritual healing that we need most. Jennifer Brooks, a professor of mathematics at Brigham Young University, delivered this devotional address on June 9, 2026. You can access the full talk here.
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Jesus will take what you offer, bless it, and multiply it in ways you cannot imagine. Elysa M. Dishman, Professor of Law at Brigham Young University's J. Reuben Clark Law School, delivered this devotional address on June 2, 2026. You can access the full talk here.
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BYU President C. Shane Reese and Taylor University President D. Michael Lindsay discuss the power of faith and inspired learning. BYU President C. Shane Reese and Taylor University President D. Michael Lindsay delivered this forum address on May 19, 2026. You can access the full talk here.
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No matter how advanced [the world] becomes, do not let it dim your light. It will never replace the love you give, the faith you exercise, or the light you carry within you as a child of God. Arlene P. Sewell, portfolio director of artificial intelligence for the BYU Office of Information Technology, delivered this devotional address on May 12, 2026. You can access the full talk here.
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We do not have to wait until every challenge arrives before choosing where we stand. We can decide now to pray, to repent, to keep covenants, to forgive, to worship, to be honest, to serve, and to make our homes places where the Lord is welcome. Brian W. Radford, vice president of BYU Office of Information Technology and chief information officer for the Church Educational System, delivered this devotional address on May 5, 2026. You can access the full talk here.
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As you stay true to your covenants, keep your foundation in Christ, and serve in ways big and small, your light will shine brighter and brighter in a world that needs illumination. C. Shane Reese, President of Brigham Young University, delivered this commencement address on April 23, 2026. You can access the full talk here.
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There is something transformative that happens when we are invited to keep our commitments and give up something we really like for the opportunity to be part of something greater. Trevor Wilson, director and associate dean of Student-Athletes of the BYU Built4Life Center, delivered this devotional address on April 7, 2026. You can access the full talk here.
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May we embrace each day as our beloved Savior taught and exemplified, with a love for God and a love for our neighbor. Sean R. Dixon, Second Counselor in the Young Men General Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on March 17, 2025. You can access the full talk here.
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Slowing helps us uncover who we really are under all the worldly influences that sometimes permeate our minds and hearts and focus on our Savior Jesus Christ, who is mighty to save.
Shayla Bott, Associate Dean of Faculty and the Chair of the Department of Dance at Brigham Young University, delivered this devotional address on March 10, 2026. You can access the full talk here.
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As technology continuously advances, it is crucial to become and remain rooted in the principles and truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Quentin L. Cook, 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 3, 2026. You can access the full talk here.
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Whatever those doubts, the way to overcome them is to get closer to our Savior Jesus Christ. Again and again, He has taught us that He is the way. Dallin H. Oaks, President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on February 10, 2026. You can access the full talk here.
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Are the good endeavors of your life connected to Christ so you can experience the simplicity and abundance found only in Him? Steven D. Shumway, General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on February 3, 2026. You can access the talk here.
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By grounding our faith and values in the gospel of Jesus Christ, we gain a shared moral foundation that allows science to be understood not as a divider, but as a gift we explore together. Francis S. Collins, a renowned physician-scientist, delivered this forum address on January 27, 2026. You can access the full talk here.
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In our personal wilderness, we can turn to Jesus Christ to find our purpose. The Book of Mormon is the most powerful testament of this path. Matthew S. Holland, General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on January 20, 2026. You can access the full talk here.
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By trusting in God’s plan, following the covenant path, and praying consistently, we can be guided to eternal life through our Heavenly GPS. Wendy W. Reese, wife of BYU president C. Shane Reese, delivered this devotional address on January 13, 2026. You can access the full talk here.
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We can learn about prophetic urgency and becoming true disciples through the lives and teachings of Jeffrey R. Holland and Dallin H. Oaks. C. Shane Reese, president of Brigham Young University, delivered this devotional address on January 13, 2026. You can access the full talk here.
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Revelation from God is uniquely and individually prepared for us. We must learn how to hear the Spirit and discern promptings from the Lord. John A. McCune, General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on December 9, 2025. You can access the full talk here.
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Jesus’ condescension, His willingness to live in this fallen world and show us the meaning of His gospel in day-to-day life, is truly an act of genuine love. D. Todd Christofferson, Second Counselor in the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on December 2, 2025. You can access the full talk here.
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As we desire to follow Jesus Christ and align our will with Heavenly Father, our spirits are strengthened and we receive eternal blessings. B. Corey Cuvelier, a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on November 11, 2025. You can access the talk here.
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Choose Jesus Christ to be your Rock whom you will anchor yourself to by covenant—then climb and ascend by Him, with Him, and through Him. Edward B. Rowe, a General Authority Seventy of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on November 4, 2025. You can access the talk here.
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Falling birth rates show loss of faith and purpose. Restoring belief in children’s divine worth renews families, culture, and community life. Catherine Ruth Pakaluk, faculty at the Busch School of Business in Catholic University and founder of the Political Economy academic area, delivered this forum address on October 28, 2025. You can access the talk here.
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Faith, learning, and divine love unite at BYU to show how God guides our education, purpose, and spiritual growth. Michael L. Roberts, managing director of BYU Alumni and External Relations, delivered this devotional address on October 21, 2025. You can access the full talk here.
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Jesus Christ loves His children in Provo, in Nairobi, in Manila, and in Kampala. He is gathering Israel on both sides of the veil. Jane Clayson Johnson, Emmy Award-winning journalist, delivered this forum address on September 30, 2025. You can access the full talk here.
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The Family Proclamation teaches of the Creator and our eternal destiny. The family is ordained of God, and happiness is found in Christ. Ronald A. Rasband, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on September 23, 2025. You can access the talk here.
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In dark times, Christ’s light brings peace and hope. Choose love over contention, share your gifts, and become a beacon of light to others. C. Shane Reese, president of Brigham Young University, delivered this devotional address on September 16, 2025. You can access the talk here.
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Becoming students of BYU means building on a heritage of faith, service, and discipleship, inspired by women and men who put Christ first. Wife of President Reese, President of Brigham Young University. You can access the talk here.
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The revelations of the Restoration contain the master concepts for all of our disciplines. Justin Collings, BYU academic vice president, delivered this address in the faculty session of university conference on August 25, 2025. You can access the full talk here.
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BYU must be deliberate in its divine mission, amplifying prophets’ counsel and preparing disciples for the Lord’s return. Clark G. Gilbert, commissioner of education and a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this BYU university conference address on August 25, 2025.
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Jesus Christ atones. He redeems. He restores not only what was, but what can be. Gerrit W. Gong, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this BYU Education Week address on August 19, 2025. You can access the full talk here.
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“Doin’ the Plan” means choosing to do right and trusting God's love. Agency, repentance, and divine help lead us to our eternal potential. Amy T. Jex, associate teaching professor in the BYU Department of Dance, delivered this devotional address on August 5, 2025. You can access the talk here.
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Research shows faith and religious engagement are society‘s greatest strengths in solving social division, loneliness, and virtue decline. Paul W. Lambert, religion initiative director at the Wheatley Institute, delivered this forum address on July 29, 2025. You can access the talk here.
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Faith is not the absence of sorrow, sadness, struggle, or pain. They often coexist. Sherami L. Jara, assistant dean in the College of Humanities and director of the Liberal Arts Advisement and Careers Center, delivered this devotional address on July 15, 2025. You can access the full talk here.
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We will make mistakes throughout all our life; we won’t be good enough on our own. But our Savior ensured that we can repent of those mistakes, over and over, improving and progressing. Brennan C. Platt, professor of economics at BYU, delivered this devotional address on July 8, 2025. You can access the full talk here.
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Find stability in life's wobble moments by remembering your divine identity, dialoguing with God, and trusting His plan for you. Dawan L. Coombs, associate professor of English at BYU, delivered this devotional address on July 1, 2025. You can access the talk here.
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At BYU, students unite faith and discipleship with academic excellence. Embracing this double heritage builds strong foundations to serve. William W. Clayton, professor and associate dean at BYU’s J. Reuben Clark Law School, delivered this devotional address on June 24, 2025. You can access the talk here.
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Go to Christ’s light. Let His word, His mercy, and His house fill you with His light. Then share His light by giving, forgiving, and loving. Richard M. Houseman, dean of Continuing Education at BYU, delivered this devotional address on June 10, 2025. You can access the full talk here.
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Once aware of noise’s ability to dull, disrupt, distract, and debilitate, we become more intentional about our environment. Like active noise reduction, this intentionality may require us to introduce other sound sources to counteract the noise.
Kent L. Gee, recipient of BYU’s most prestigious faculty honor—the Karl G. Maeser Distinguished Faculty Lecturer Award—delivered this forum on June 3, 2025, in recognition of this outstanding achievement.
He is chair of the Department of Physics and Astronomy. You can access the full talk here.
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New insights come as we revisit our life chapters. As we do, we can invite the Master Teacher to become the author and finisher of our story. Sarah K. Clark, dean of the McKay School of Education at BYU, delivered this devotional address on May 20, 2025. You can access the talk here.
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Through consistent patterning, we can increase our ability to feel God’s love. He desires to include us in His work of salvation. Salani L. Pita, analyst in the financial services department at BYU, delivered this devotional address on May 13, 2025. You can access the talk here.
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We are responsible for keeping the bonfire of faith alive within our academic institution through repentance, service, and charity.
Hal R. Boyd, chief of staff to the president of BYU, delivered this devotional address on May 6, 2025. You can access the full talk here.
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Judge Wallace shares that we will have successful lives if we prioritize our families and church service above our other pursuits. J. Clifford Wallace, senior judge and chief judge emeritus of the United States Court of Appeals, received an honorary doctorate when this BYU commencement address was given on April 24, 2025. You can access the talk here.
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Even as students leave BYU, they are called upon to simultaneously maintain spiritual integrity and be a light to the world. Clark G. Gilbert, commissioner of the Church Educational System, delivered this commencement address on April 24, 2025. You can access the talk here.
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Christ's sacrifice teaches us to embrace both sorrow and joy and seek a higher perspective through daily connection with Him. Dieter F. Uchtdorf, 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 15, 2025. You can access the talk here.
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Heavenly Father is a part of our lives. Morning and evening prayers, journal writing, and patriarchal blessings can help us see His hand. Teresa Bell, faculty member of the Department of German and Russian at BYU, delivered this devotional address on April 1, 2025. You can access the talk here.
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How does the “abider advantage” help many to excel in school? Religion complements education with discipline, structure, and support. Ilana M. Horwitz, assistant professor of Jewish studies and sociology at Tulane University, delivered this forum address on March 25, 2025. You can access the talk here.
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Go forth with courage, trusting in God’s plan. Work with your heart, mind, and strength. And build, knowing that God is also building you. Gabriel W. Reid, second counselor in the Sunday School general presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on March 18, 2025. You can access the talk here.
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God has a plan for you. Coach Sitake shares that there is divine design even in adversity; God loves you and has blessings in store. Kalani Sitake, head football coach at BYU, delivered this devotional address on March 11, 2025. You can access the full talk here.
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Faith in Christ and miracles may seem foolish, but being “fools for Christ” shows that the impossible becomes possible through His Atonement. Michael A. Dunn, a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on March 4, 2025. You can access the talk here.
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Institutions should be formative not performative, providing structure and purpose. Strengthening them will combat America's social crisis. Yuval Levin, editor of National Affairs and director of social, cultural, and constitutional studies at the American Enterprise Institute delivered this forum address on February 25, 2025. You can access the talk here.
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Connecting all we do to our love for the Savior and basing our “why” in that love will help us understand what it means to be His disciple. Ricardo P. Giménez, a General Authority Seventy, delivered this devotional address on February 11, 2025. You can access the talk here.
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Our challenges all look different, but Jesus Christ is always the answer. He will heal and strengthen us and help us overcome the world.
Kevin R. Duncan, a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on February 4, 2025. You can access the full talk here.
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As we study the Constitution and spend time reading, we can cultivate virtue and learn what the Founders meant by the “pursuit of happiness.” Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, delivered this forum address on January 28, 2025. You can access the full talk here.
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Wave flags of discipleship! Proudly carry the banners of peacemaker, understanding, the restoration, and engagement. Gary E. Stevenson, 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 21, 2025. You can access the talk here.
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With God’s grace we can overcome the impossible. We experience His grace—and more miracles—when we choose to be a miracle for someone else. C. Shane Reese, president of Brigham Young University, delivered this devotional address on January 14, 2025. You can access the talk here.
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We all need connections. When we center our connections on covenants with Jesus Christ, we and others will be strengthened. Wendy W. Reese, wife of BYU President C. Shane Reese, delivered this devotional address on January 14, 2025. You can access the talk here.
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Our covenant relationships with God can help us feel peace through the earthquakes of life. We can feel His love even when facing uncertainty. J. Anette Dennis, first counselor in the Relief Society general presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on December 10, 2024. You can access the talk here.
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We become God’s peculiar treasure by obeying His voice and keeping His covenants, including those in the temple endowment and marriage. Anthony D. Perkins, a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on December 3, 2024. You can access the talk here.
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Two-parent homes are a privilege. Making strong families a national priority will improve children's lives and reduce poverty and inequality. Melissa S. Kearney, Neil Moskowitz Professor of Economics at the University of Maryland, delivered this forum address on November 19, 2024. You can access the talk here.
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Enduring isn’t just surviving. It includes work and effort, learning in the process, and drawing closer to God through prayer and gratitude. J. Ty Hopkins, professor and chair of the Department of Exercise Sciences at BYU, delivered this devotional address on November 12, 2024. You can access the talk here.
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Paul's journey teaches us a divine pattern of deliverance. During the storms of life, we should fortify the anchors tethering us to Christ. Amy A. Wright, first counselor in the Primary general presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on November 5, 2024. You can access the talk here.
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“The Chosen” creator Dallas Jenkins learned it’s not our job to feed the 5,000. We bring our loaves and fishes; Christ does impossible math. Dallas Jenkins, creator of “The Chosen,” delivered this forum address on October 29, 2024. You can access the talk here.
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If we rely on God's love by repenting and seeking costly grace, then we can have covenant confidence as we prepare for judgment day. Jörg Klebingat, a General Authority Seventy, delivered this devotional address on October 22, 2024.
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The Book of Mormon is a textbook for our lives. By likening Nephi's story to ourselves we can come to know Christ and develop charity. Takashi Wada, a General Authority Seventy, delivered this devotional address on October 15, 2024. You can access the full talk here.
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Our covenants to God are connected to our hearts. We can give all our heart to Him as we go to the temple and wear His name. Shima Baughman, Woodruff J. Deem Professor of Law at the BYU Law School and a Distinguished Fellow at the Wheatley Institute, delivered this devotional address on October 1, 2024. You can access the full talk here.
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As followers of Christ, we must reach out with friendship and unconditional love to combat the hatred and loneliness prevalent in America. David French, a columnist for the New York Times and bestselling author, delivered this forum address on September 24, 2024. You can access the talk here.
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As we reach outward and upward, serving others and remembering that we are children of God, we can be like flecks of gold. Patrick Kearon, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on September 17, 2024. You can access the talk here.
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Even when life seems full of surprises, God has only the best in store for us. If we choose Him, all things will work together for our good. Jennifer Kearon, wife of Elder Patrick Kearon, delivered this devotional address on September 17, 2024. You can access the talk here.
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We must be intentional in seeking to be positive. We can harness that power as we seek for the good in our lives and turn our hearts to God. Wendy W. Reese, wife of BYU president C. Shane Reese, delivered this devotional address on September 10, 2024. You can access the talk here.
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President C. Shane Reese shares how the process of becoming requires a vision, persistent effort, and making and keeping covenants. C. Shane Reese, president of Brigham Young University, delivered this devotional address on September 10, 2024. You can access the talk here.
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As we work to become the promised BYU of prophecy, we can live that vision now through teaching, scholarship, and general education. Justin Collings, BYU academic vice president, delivered this address in the faculty session of university conference on August 26, 2024. You can access the talk here.
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In becoming BYU, we can implement change point detection and look for changes that can help us surge ahead with positive momentum. C. Shane Reese, president of Brigham Young University, delivered this university conference address on August 26, 2024. You can access the talk here.
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Prophetic guidance, properly understood, is a strategic asset that will allow BYU to do things unique in all of higher education. Ronald A. Rasband, 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 26, 2024. You can access the talk here.
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Educating our righteous desires involves aligning our efforts with God’s desires, receiving God’s gifts and grace, and keeping our covenants. Neil L. Andersen, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this BYU Education Week address on August 20, 2024. You can access the talk here.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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We come closer to Christ by making and keeping covenants in the temple and seeking to love and understand God’s symbols and the holy garment. Allen D. Haynie, a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on October 10, 2023. You can access the talk here.
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We must emulate Christ's love and live His revealed doctrine to carry Christ's name through our actions and examples. Abigail M. Allen, assistant professor of accounting in the Marriott School of Business, delivered this devotional address on October 3, 2023. You can access the talk here.
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Akhil Reed Amar, the Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale University, gives insights into the birth of the U.S. Constitution and an expanded historical narrative of its first half century. Amar, an American legal scholar, delivered this forum address on September 26, 2023. You can access the talk here.
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Accepting gifts of light from the Lord will allow the faculty to help BYU become a beautiful place where students can come to Christ. Justin Collings, academic vice president of Brigham Young University, delivered this university conference address on August 28, 2023. You can access the talk here.
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When we accept God’s plan and timing, we can strengthen our connections with others and know that there are no coincidences in the work of the Lord. C. Shane Reese, president of Brigham Young University, delivered this devotional address on September 12, 2023. You can access the talk here.
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Please remember that you have access to the greatest source of comfort of all who can be with you at all times. If you will strive to access the Savior’s power through prayer, service, and temple attendance, I promise that you will find comfort in Christ. Wendy W. Reese, wife of President C. Shane Reese, delivered this devotional address on September 12, 2023. You can access the talk here.
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BYU employees can be “quick to observe” like Mormon was by seeking and obeying gospel doctrines and prophetic counsel. C. Shane Reese, president of Brigham Young University, delivered this University Conference address on April 27, 2023 You can access the talk here.
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Observation, reason, and faith facilitate revelation and enable the Holy Ghost to be a reliable, trustworthy, and beloved companion. Dale G. Renlund, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this Education Week devotional address on August 22, 2023. You can access the talk here.
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As we covenant to consecrate all we are and have to the Lord, we should remember to count the known and unknown costs of our discipleship. Reid L. Neilson, assistant academic vice president of BYU, delivered this devotional address on August 8, 2023. You can access the talk here.
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We are not on a solo sojourn. Since our first day on this earth, God has organized us into communities, where we learn more about Him and become more like Him. Kevin W. Utt, director of the Honor Code Office, delivered this devotional address on August 1, 2023. You can access the talk here.
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Despite the progress we still need to make in global health, there are several hopeful changes in the world, and we can all contribute. Benjamin T. Crookston, professor of public health in the College of Life Sciences, delivered this forum address on July 25, 2023. You can access the talk here.
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We all have people who influence us through their actions. Let's strive to emulate Jesus Christ, who is the greatest influencer in our lives. Pamela Jo Brubaker, associate professor of public relations in the School of Communications, delivered this devotional address on July 18, 2023. Access the talk here.
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To fulfill our purpose, we must understand our divine potential, keep our covenants to gain covenantal power, and become perfected in Christ. Barbara Morgan Gardner, associate professor of Church history and doctrine, delivered this devotional address on July 11, 2023.
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To truly let our education change us, we must seek for truth, be humble, be patient, and make the Holy Ghost our constant companion. Christopher P. Oscarson, an associate dean in Undergraduate Education, delivered this devotional address on June 27, 2023. You can access the talk here.
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There are six important things we can believe to help us develop our divine potential and complete our unique missions. Gus Hart, professor of physics and astronomy, delivered this devotional address on June 13, 2023. You can access the talk here.
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More now than ever, the kingdom of God needs deep thinkers anchored in faith in all disciplines, capable of reconciling scholarly observations with authentic, defining belief in God.
Brent W. Webb, professor of mechanical engineering and former BYU academic vice-president at BYU, delivered this Karl G. Maeser Distinguished Faculty Lecture on June 6, 2023. You can access the talk here.
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All choices bring burdens. Aligning our choices with Christ, with His Church, and with His Apostles is the light burden. W. Justin Dyer, professor of religious education, gave this devotional address on May 23, 2023. Access the talk here.
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By relying on the strength and comfort Christ offers us, we can move through our transformational journeys with greater peace and confidence. Melissa P. Larson, professor of accountancy at the BYU Marriott School of Business, delivered this devotional address on May 16, 2023. Access the talk here.
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Our BYU education helps us to develop the quality of excellence, which cannot simply be taught, but comes by integrity and revelation. Andrew Teal, chaplain, fellow, and lecturer in theology at Pembroke College, Oxford University, delivered this commencement address on April 27, 2023. You can access the talk here.
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The history of the exclamation point teaches us the importance of creating sacred spaces, celebrating good things, and being resilient. Kevin J Worthen, president of Brigham Young University, delivered this commencement address on April 27, 2023. You can access the talk here.
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D. Todd Christofferson, 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 27, 2023. He encourages BYU graduates to offer the kind of political leadership that preserves moral agency and accountability. You can access the talk here.
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We 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.
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We 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.
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Many 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.
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God 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.
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As 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.
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Heavenly 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.
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The 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.
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n a consumer society, education in faith-based institutions helps people to approach the world and their lives in a covenant manner. Access the talk here.
Ari Berman, president of Yeshiva University, delivered this forum address on January 31, 2023.
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The 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.
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Faith 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.
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God 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.
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Peggy S. Worthen, wife of BYU president Kevin J Worthen, delivered this devotional address on January 10, 2023.
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Our 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.
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Katharine Hayhoe, a climate scientist and professor at Texas Tech University, delivered this forum address on November 29, 2022. You can see the talk here.
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Christ 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.
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Entering 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.
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Choosing 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.
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Exploring 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.
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By 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.
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We 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.
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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. 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.
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The 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.
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Dallin 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.
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Taking 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.
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Expanding 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.
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At 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 at https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/kevin-j-worthen/this-is-a-student/
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Quentin L. Cook, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this BYU Education Week address on August 16, 2022.
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We 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.
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When 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.
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Christopher 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.
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Your 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.
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To 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.
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“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.
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“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.
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The 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.
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BYU 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, 2022.
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Access 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.
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By “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.
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By exercising the propinquity effect, we can draw closer to those around us and the Savior and make the world a better place.
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True joy comes when we focus on what is within our control and then center and recenter our faith and life on Jesus Christ. S. Mark Palmer, a member of the Presidency of the Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this commencement address on April 21, 2022.
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The endowment we receive from the Lord is not just for the temple but to help and bless us throughout our lives in a troubled world. Anthony R. Sweat, BYU associate professor of Church history and doctrine, delivered this devotional address on April 5, 2022.
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Amy Chua shares insight about why political tribalism exists and then suggests how we might move forward toward a brighter future. Amy Chua, a legal scholar, writer, and professor of law at Yale, delivered this forum address on March 29, 2022.
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We must remember to keep the first commandment first by making sure our relationship with God is central to our life.
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We can overcome the daily distractions in our lives by focusing our efforts on long-term goals and righteous endeavors. Kelly R. Johnson, a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on March 15, 2022.
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To be a good neighbor is to wonder how your words and actions will impact others rather than to wonder how you will be impacted. This is not to say that we should abandon personal safety or exhaust ourselves in unhealthy ways. Instead, it is to build the faith to understand that when we are unselfish, our needs will also be taken care of.
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We can become peacemakers to those around us by emulating the Savior and becoming representatives of the Prince of Peace. Vern P. Stanfill, a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on March 1, 2022.
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James and Deborah Fallows, journalists and coauthors of “Our Towns: A 100,000-Mile Journey into the Heart of America,” delivered this forum address on February 15, 2022.
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Elder Clark G. Gilbert explains how we can draw strength from our Savior and find Christ’s peace in perilous times.
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Justin Collings shares six things we should seek in order to come unto to the Savior and fulfill BYU’s divine destiny as a school in Zion. Justin Collings, professor of law and associate dean at BYU Law School, delivered this devotional address on February 1, 2022.
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Elder Jeffrey R. Holland explains how, throughout life’s adversities, we can keep the faith and become “a saint through the atonement of Christ the Lord.”
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Patricia T. Holland shares some inspired “thoughts of peace in times of need” and bears witness that our Father in Heaven loves us.
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General Primary President Camille N. Johnson gives examples from her life on how to become "bound securely to the Savior" so that we can withstand the storms of life.
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President Worthen teaches us that by choosing to be humble, we can enhance our spiritual and secular lives.
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Peggy S. Worthen is the wife of Kevin J. Worthen, the President of BYU, and gave this speech on January 4, 2022.
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As you increase your efforts from now through Christmas, the desire to continue these habits beyond Christmas will stay with you, and your progress as one of the Savior’s disciples will grow.
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An acclaimed advocate of the poor shares his vision for taking care of the needy.
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"Take heed and go forth" means be humble and teachable in all aspects of life and know that God will provide the opportunities to learn.
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BYU professor Gilbert W. Fellingham presents six rules for success in life from the perspective of a statistician and coach.
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We each have a noble responsibility for good, and we should not underestimate the amount of influence we can have if we are intentional.
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We can build a “beloved community” daily by uniting with other Christians to face change together and invite all to come unto Christ.
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Rebecca L. Craven explores what the dignity and demeanor of discipleship look like. Standing as a witness of God means standing out.
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How inspired professors and faithful fellow students can help BYU flourish through an atmosphere of respect and trust.
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Dale G. Renlund explains that lifelong conversion comes through determination to repeat the elements of the doctrine of Christ.
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President Worthen teaches that having our hearts knit together in love at BYU can be achieved through a focus on eternal principles.
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Peggy S. Worthen reminds us not only that we must prepare for life's unexpected storms but also that we are not alone when facing them.
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Identifying gospel methodologies to engage in efforts “left undone” by colleagues at other prominent institutions.
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Jeffrey R. Holland looks at where Brigham Young University is now and offers counsel about reaching for the university’s prophetic future.
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Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf imparts hope, strength, and joy by sharing five messages he believe all of God's children need to hear.
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John Bingham invites us to contemplate the goodness of God and feel awe by acting to believe, recording experiences, and seeking thin places.
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Amy Petersen Jensen shares examples of why our bodies matter in a digital world, citing from both personal and professional experiences.
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By recounting her late husband's legacy, Lisa Valentine Clark teaches the importance of saying "yes, and . . . " in the creative art of living.
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Melissa Western shares how she came to know the Savior, and her testimony that we can each replace our fear with lasting peace from Him.
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Steven A. Smith asks us to follow our elder brother's example by being His compassionate hands to relieve suffering in others.
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Traci B. Neilsen describes "the messy middle of revelation." We can hear God better by doing things like practicing self-care and gratitude.
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Steven C. Harper explains how, by study and by faith, we can each become a spiritual seeker and arrive at “other side simplicity.”
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Christopher Crowe gives background on the YA novel and provides insights into how his understanding of genre influences his writing. A theatre reading of excerpts of an upcoming novel is at the end of the speech and is followed by a question and answer session.
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Taking cues from the Church’s updated Young Women theme, Liz Darger explains what it means to receive, to covenant, and to minister.
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Rick Jellen uses his research on quinoa growth to discuss the allegory of the olive trees and the growing need for diversity in the Church.
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Niwako Yamawaki shares her journey toward God, her experience as an immigrant, and her testimony of Christ's power to relieve suffering.
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Elder Gerrit W. Gong salutes graduates and tells their stories while celebrating BYU’s firm foundation of bedrock virtues, values, and principles.
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A genuine BYU super graduate will recognize that true strength, resilience, durability, and adaptability comes from God.
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Marcus Roberts explains how music is a tie that binds us all together despite our differences. It also brings joy, peace, and inspiration.
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Ryan Gabriel explains how following Jesus Christ can help the United States begin healing from racism and can eventually change the world.
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Using lessons from America's history, Drew Faust teaches the role of humility and hope in both becoming educated and understanding death.
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Kyle S. McKay shares why we need to embrace the plan of God and the doctrine of Christ; Christ can undo wrongs and provide healing.
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Mark L. Pace explains how Christ's sheep still hear His voice by the power of the Holy Ghost. Gospel habits are for creating change.
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Janalee Emmer shares how both faith and art transform our hearts and foster empathy. Art can help us see the world from a new perspective.
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Elder Gary E. Stevenson highlights the heavenly blessings we have received to help us with our divinely appointed responsibilities.
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Dambisa Moyo explains the impacts of macroeconomic, geopolitical, and social trends that are prevalent today, especially the decrease of GDP.
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Elder José A. Teixeira teaches ways we can choose to be spiritually minded which leads to "life and peace" as well as hope.
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L. Todd Budge explains four steps that allow Christ to "take the reins" and guide our lives. We must desire, inquire, require, and retire.
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David A. Bednar draws parallels between miracles in 1846 and in 2020. Covenants made in the temple are worth sacrifice and provide strength.
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Gratitude is the remedy for troubled times. Peggy S. Worthen shares her testimony of the power of being thankful, even amid a pandemic.
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Kevin J Worthen emphasizes the importance of embracing unity, diversity, and love in the face COVID-19 and other current-day challenges.
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Through personal experiences, Dr. Matthew Wickman teaches what it means to thrive spiritually and how we can recognize if we are doing so.
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Quentin L. Cook counsels the rising generation on how to live up to the expectations of their Heavenly parents in order to obtain joy.
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Dr. Jamie L. Jensen explains the symbiotic relationship between faith and science. The two can fit together without conflict.
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Dallin H. Oaks discusses racism and other challenges. We shouldn't “open a quarrel between the past and the present” to improve the future.
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Eboo Patel discusses how to be educated in today's interfaith world. It is necessary to understand others to bridge religious divides.
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Bishop Gérald Caussé teaches about the relationship between our bodies and spirits. Harmony between the two is the key to happiness.
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Statistics professor Candace Berrett speaks about the earthly ministering angels that surround us each day.
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Melody Barnes speaks about the compatibility of science and faith while exploring what it means to educate the American mind.
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Estela Marquez shares her life story to show how enduring and trusting to the end enables us to overcome life's challenges.
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Elder James B. Martino discusses the power that agency brings to our lives. You alone can choose "whom ye will serve."
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Kevin J Worthen discusses hope in both a worldly and gospel context. Gospel-centered hope can purify us and prepare us for eternal life.
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Peggy S. Worthen reminds listeners that faith and courage are intimately connected. When faith flourishes, so does the courage to progress.
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Elder Quentin L. Cook charges BYU faculty to persist in "well-doing" by lifting their and their students' vision and building faith in Christ.
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President Kevin J Worthen shares insights on how we should act despite outside influences, while sharing examples from the campus community.
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Elder Jack N. Gerard uses examples from his life and from the scriptures to show how the Lord directs our lives in ways that we could not have supposed.
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Steven M. Sandberg teaches that forgiveness is a divine gift from a loving God. We can each experience the light of forgiving in our own lives.
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In a world that emphasizes identity, remember that above all else we are children of Heavenly Father. This is the most important group to identify with.
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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.
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Sister Bonnie H. Cordon uses stories to illustrate the power of prayer. Though prayer requires work, as we ask of God, He answers our prayers.
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With only one shot at success, Alan Stern's team pulled off the New Horizons mission to Pluto. What they learned about the solar system is larger than life.
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Elder Rasband teaches about the the gift of agency. We are free to choose joy, to choose how we worship, and to choose to follow Jesus Christ.
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Michael T. Ringwood teaches that Heavenly Father has given us gifts to help us through our time on earth. From the atonement to living prophets, we truly have been given everything we need.
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Kevin J Worthen teaches that enduring joy is a central principle of the gospel. We are meant to experience it here on earth, even with the trials we face from day to day.
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Through a simple story, Peggy S. Worthen teaches that honesty and character are cultivated in ways that we might not expect.
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With the eternal perspective of the gospel as our guide in this life, we can learn how to be truly happy now—and forever.
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Our ability to experience God’s love directly relates to how dutifully we repent, study the scriptures, and partake of the sacrament.
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As we link ourselves to the Savior’s name, we gain the power to change for the better. And as we gain this power to change, we can become more like Him.
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Though we will never be perfect in this life, we must prepare to meet our Heavenly Father by living righteously. When the time comes, will you be ready?
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Mark L. Pace teaches that just as in scriptural times, faith still precedes the miracle in our day. We can show our faith by keeping God's commandments.
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David Brooks, respected political and cultural commentator, teaches about the importance of character and persevering through life's challenges.
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Brigitte Madrian speaks of five gospel truths that have been reinforced to her when exploring the wizarding world of Harry Potter.
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While hiking in the Grand Tetons, Michael Dunn learned how climbing mountains—both literal and metaphorical—helps us develop strength, courage, and faith.
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President Russell M. Nelson teaches that the love and laws of God are inseparably connected. God's laws may not be popular in today's world, but they have been given for a reason.
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President Worthen teaches that a BYU education isn’t just about gaining knowledge. It’s also about gathering: gathering in classrooms, for devotionals, and as wards and stakes.
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Sister Worthen shares that there are times when even the best plans go awry. The one plan that we never need a backup for, though, is the restored gospel—God’s plan for our success.
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Elder Stevenson shares his testimony of the ongoing Restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ. It began with Joseph Smith, and it is still happening today.
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Pam Musil gives five suggestions to help make permanent change a part of your life. Her knowledge of dance greatly influences her advice.
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Dr. Spencer Fluhman shares that in your learning effort, God is seeking you just as much as you seek Him. God is "fitting you for a world that needs you."
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Can we come to see uncertainty as a positive thing? Amy Tanner explains how the gift of uncertainty possesses power to increase our hope in God’s miracles.
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Professor Chris Crowe uses experiences from his own life to teach that prayer is our key to navigating toward the future.
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Michalyn Steele offers advice during times of trial and shares lessons she has learned to help her find trust in Christ during difficult times.
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Ellie Young teaches that though everyone's covenant path is unique, the transformative power of covenants has the ability to mold us all into better, more Christlike individuals.
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Dr. Phillip Rash discusses how we can work together to include those who feel left in the margins of the BYU community and overall society.
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Each of us, with all of our talents and abilities, has a place and purpose in this world. Julianne H. Grose teaches us that as we work and pray, the Lord will help us see what we can be.
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J.B. Haws teaches us that life is not a race and treating it this way will stunt our spiritual growth. The only comparisons that we need to make are those with our past self.
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President Worthen teaches that the meaning of life events will be determined not so much by the events themselves, but on how we choose to view and respond to them.
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Elder Kearon teaches that with the love of our Heavenly Father and our God-given talents, we can establish a more wonderful world.
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Arthur C. Brooks teaches that the problem in today’s society isn't anger, but contempt. And contempt can only be solved with love.
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Modern mighty women in Israel do the Lord's work in different ways. Here, Brother Brough explains how each of those ways is significant to God.
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Dr. Jason Carroll discusses why we should remember that love is a fruit of good relationships, not the root. He encourages Christlike behavior in dating.
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Why is following the prophet so important? Elder Bennett shares the blessings he and his wife have experienced from following the prophet's invitation.
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Elder Godoy teaches us that we need to take advantage of learning opportunities now so we can serve the Lord faithfully after we leave BYU.
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Coach Carrie Roberts shares how discovering her why and believing in her own power to change her life has affected her throughout her career.
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