Explore every episode of the podcast BYU Speeches
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| Go to Light, Be Filled with Light, and Share Light | Richard M. Houseman | 2025 | 11 Jun 2025 | 00:30:32 | |
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Lessons from Noise: Crackle to Calm | Kent L. Gee | June 2025 | 04 Jun 2025 | 00:40:13 | |
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| “Go to Work and Build” | Gabriel W. Reid | March 2025 | 19 Mar 2025 | 00:24:56 | |
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Discovering God’s Plan for You | Kalani Sitake | March 2025 | 13 Mar 2025 | 00:23:25 | |
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| “These Foolish Things” | Michael A. Dunn | March 2025 | 05 Mar 2025 | 00:32:19 | |
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Why Institutions Matter | Yuval Levin | 2025 | 26 Feb 2025 | 00:21:38 | |
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| My “Why” Is My Love for the Savior | Ricardo P. Giménez | 2025 | 12 Feb 2025 | 00:25:49 | |
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Jesus Christ Is the Answer | Kevin R. Duncan | February 2025 | 04 Feb 2025 | 00:26:13 | |
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| “The Pursuit of Happiness” | Jeffrey Rosen | January 2025 | 29 Jan 2025 | 00:33:41 | |
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Banners for Discipleship | Gary E. Stevenson | January 2025 | 22 Jan 2025 | 00:32:18 | |
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| God Loves Underdogs | C. Shane Reese | January 2025 | 15 Jan 2025 | 00:21:35 | |
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Connections | Wendy Reese | January 2025 | 15 Jan 2025 | 00:12:58 | |
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Jesus Christ, the Master Teacher | Sarah K. Clark | May 2025 | 21 May 2025 | 00:36:10 | |
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Finding Peace Amidst Uncertainty | J. Anette Dennis | 2024 | 11 Dec 2024 | 00:29:35 | |
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Becoming God’s Peculiar Treasure | Perkins, Anthony D. | 2024 | 04 Dec 2024 | 00:27:40 | |
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Making Strong Families a National Priority | Melissa S. Kearney | 2024 | 20 Nov 2024 | 00:28:21 | |
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Lessons on Endurance | J. Ty Hopkins | November 2024 | 13 Nov 2024 | 00:31:07 | |
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The Divine Pattern of Deliverance | Amy A. Wright | November 2024 | 06 Nov 2024 | 00:27:31 | |
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Five Loaves and Two Fishes | Dallas Jenkins | October 2024 | 30 Oct 2024 | 00:29:48 | |
“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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The Atonement of Jesus Christ, Judgment Day, and You | Jörg Klebingat | October 2024 | 23 Oct 2024 | 00:36:29 | |
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Journey to a Land of Promise—Obtaining Charity | Takashi Wada | 2024 | 15 Oct 2024 | 00:26:15 | |
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Giving All Our Heart to Christ | Shima Baughman | October 2024 | 01 Oct 2024 | 00:39:01 | |
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Why America Went Crazy and How You Can Stay Sane | David French | 2024 | 25 Sep 2024 | 00:28:12 | |
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The Most Desirable Above All Things | Salani L. Pita | May 2025 | 15 May 2025 | 00:26:19 | |
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| “Flecks of Gold” | Patrick Kearon | September 2024 | 18 Sep 2024 | 00:27:57 | |
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Surprise! | Jennifer Kearon | September 2024 | 17 Sep 2024 | 00:08:56 | |
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The Power of Positivity | Wendy W. Reese | September 2024 | 12 Sep 2024 | 00:14:42 | |
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| An Invitation to Become: Vision, Work, and Covenants | C. Shane Reese | September 2024 | 11 Sep 2024 | 00:23:50 | |
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| “Believe in Him to Come” | Justin Collings | August 2024 | 31 Aug 2024 | 00:43:37 | |
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Building Positive Momentum | C. Shane Reese | August 2024 | 30 Aug 2024 | 00:28:49 | |
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| A Prophetically Directed University | Ronald A. Rasband | August 2024 | 29 Aug 2024 | 00:28:34 | |
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Educating Our Righteous Desires | Neil L. Andersen | August 2024 | 20 Aug 2024 | 00:40:27 | |
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Learn of Christ | Darron M. Billeter | August 2024 | 06 Aug 2024 | 00:29:46 | |
We access Christ’s strength as we learn of Him by studying His words, developing meekness, and serving others. Darron M. Billeter, associate professor of marketing at BYU, delivered this devotional address on August 6, 2024. You can access the talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Becoming a Disciple-Leader | Kim B. Clark | July 2024 | 30 Jul 2024 | 00:39:55 | |
We can become disciple-leaders by understanding the soul, heart, and mind of leadership, which work together to bring real power to leaders. Kim B. Clark, professor in the Marriott School of Business, delivered this forum address on July 30, 2024. You can access the talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| A Bonfire of Faith | Hal R. Boyd | May 2025 | 07 May 2025 | 00:30:52 | |
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Illuminating Your Place in God’s Masterpiece | Tonya H. Fischio | July 2024 | 16 Jul 2024 | 00:30:54 | |
Just as stained glass reflects light, we can reflect the light of Christ, which can illuminate where we need to be in God's masterpiece. Tonya H. Fischio, assistant dean of communications for the College of Life Sciences, delivered this devotional address on July 16, 2024. You can access the talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The Covenantal Journey of Disciple-Scholarship | Richard A. Gill | July 2024 | 09 Jul 2024 | 00:33:20 | |
As disciple-scholars, we embark on voyages of discovery and settlement, in which we look for landmarks to help us build a covenantal life. Richard A. Gill, dean of undergraduate education, delivered this devotional address on July 9, 2024. You can access the talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Look for the Light | Ellen S. Knell | July 2024 | 02 Jul 2024 | 00:29:07 | |
While we may not have instant pillar-of-light experiences, many rays of light fill our lives, and as we gather them, our testimonies grow. Ellen S. Knell, associate director of curriculum and instruction at the Center for Language Studies, delivered this devotional address on July 2, 2024. You can access the talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Bring Healing Light into Your Life | Kimberly O. Jenkins | June 2024 | 26 Jun 2024 | 00:22:53 | |
When we feel burdened or overwhelmed, we can find healing light by recognizing miracles, putting in effort, and serving others. Kimberly O. Jenkins, communications director for the BYU College of Computational, Mathematical, and Physical Sciences, delivered this devotional address on June 25, 2024. You can access the talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| “Let Us Run with Patience the Race That Is Set Before Us” | Bradley P. Owens | 2024 | 11 Jun 2024 | 00:30:45 | |
In the race of life, we can be strengthened by repenting continually, anticipating adversity, cleaving to covenants, and enduring to the end. Brad P. Owens, professor of business ethics in the Marriott School of Business, delivered this devotional address on June 11, 2024. You can access the talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The Entire Church Shall Take Hold of Christ | AliceAnn Crandall | 2024 | 05 Jun 2024 | 00:30:14 | |
To take hold of Christ, we must overcome fear, form relationships, listen to others, use our gifts for good, protect children, and trust God. AliceAnn Crandall, associate professor of public health in the College of Life Sciences, delivered this devotional address on June 4, 2024. You can access the talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Great Temples of Learning on Temple Hill | Eric N. Jellen | 2024 | 21 May 2024 | 00:31:15 | |
Through understanding the genetics of oats and quinoa, we learn the importance of light and truth, both secular and spiritual. Rick N. Jellen, a professor of genetics in the Department of Plant and Wildlife Sciences, delivered this forum address on May 21, 2024. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Eternal Belonging and Becoming | Michelle H. Bennett | May 2024 | 15 May 2024 | 00:28:22 | |
Though we may lack worldly achievements, we always belong because God sees us for who we truly are as children of God who are becoming more. Michelle H. Bennett, assistant vice president of information technology, delivered this devotional address on May 14, 2024. You can access the talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Becoming the Sine Qua Non | C. Shane Reese | April 2024 | 08 May 2024 | 00:10:46 | |
C. Shane Reese, president of BYU, delivered this commencement address on April 25, 2024. C. Shane Reese encourages graduates to become the sine qua non in others' lives—meaning without which, things would not be possible. You can access the talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Choosing God’s Best Blessings: Family | Grant J. Jensen | May 2024 | 07 May 2024 | 00:27:35 | |
Grant Jensen, dean of the College of Computational, Mathematical, and Physical Sciences, delivered this devotional address on May 7, 2024. The greatest gifts from God come from the Abrahamic covenant and the new and everlasting covenant: the blessings of families. You can access the talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| A Question of Priorities | J. Clifford Wallace | April 2025 | 28 Apr 2025 | 00:12:48 | |
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Becoming Our Best BYU Self | Gerrit W. Gong | April 2024 | 26 Apr 2024 | 00:13:05 | |
In this commencement address, Elder Gong invites us to be our best BYU selves, committing to a life of faith, service, and discipleship. Gerrit W. Gong, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this commencement address on April 25, 2024. You can access the talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Finding Direction in Uncertainty | Mary Davis | April 2024 | 09 Apr 2024 | 00:31:47 | |
When faced with uncertainty, we can move forward with faith, knowing that God will lead us on our personal paths. Mary Davis, BYU professor of microbiology and molecular biology, delivered this devotional address on April 9, 2024. You can access the talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The Tree, the Fruit, and the Building | Rick Anderson | April 2024 | 03 Apr 2024 | 00:29:00 | |
From the symbols in Lehi's dream, we learn that sometimes we must stand alone in faith and Godly truth, even when it is not cool or popular. Rick Anderson, BYU university librarian, delivered this devotional address on April 2, 2024. You can access the talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Rise to Your Divine Identity, Purpose, and Destiny | Brian K. Taylor | March 2024 | 21 Mar 2024 | 00:32:19 | |
In our life, both now, before, and after earth, we must discover our divine identity, purpose, and destiny. Brian K. Taylor, a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on March 19, 2024. You can access the talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||