BYU Speeches

Episodes

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  Spiritual Intelligence | Joni L. Koch | November 2026 11.11.2026 26m

  Spiritual intelligence is a faith-building characteristic that strengthens and guides us in our temporal and eternal endeavors. Joni L. Koch, a member of the Quorum of the Seventy, delivered this devotional address on November 10, 2026. You can access the full talk here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Undaunted in the World | Audrey Perry Martin | November 2026 04.11.2026 27m

  As disciples of Jesus Christ, we can share His light through service in all circumstances—including the political arena. Audrey Perry Martin, assistant to the president and university spokesperson, delivered this devotional address on November 3, 2026. You can access the full talk here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  “Hurrah for Israel!” | Ronald A. Rasband | October 2026 27.10.2026 26m

  The First Vision, the Book of Mormon, and prophetic callings reveal the significance of the Restoration of the gospel. 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 October 27, 2026. You can access the full talk here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Sacred Resources, Sacred Purposes: Caring for God’s Children Around the World | L. Todd Budge | October 2026 21.10.2026 32m

  The Lord wants our hearts; He wants us to become “new creatures in Christ.” As we present our offerings with heartfelt love for Him, they sanctify us and draw us closer to Him. L. Todd Budge, first counselor in the presiding bishopric of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on. October 20, 2026. You can access the full talk here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Presence in the Refiner’s Fire | Rebekka Matheson | October 2026 13.10.2026 32m

  We may not always know how to navigate the refiner’s fire, but as we endure it with presence, God grants us opportunities to learn and grow. Rebekka Matheson, associate director of the BYU Neuroscience Center, delivered this devotional address on October 13, 2026. You can access the full talk here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Why Everyone Should Be Religious | Ross G. Douthat | September 2026 29.09.2026 31m

  Even at the heights of scientific materialism, there has always been a strong argument contained within the work of science and what science has revealed for believing that the universe is not accidental—that the universe was fashioned, was made, was intended to exist. Ross G. Douthat, a columnist and author, delivered this forum address on September 29, 2026. You can access the full talk here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Choose Christ | Alexander Dushku | September 2026 22.09.2026 27m

  Why choose Christ? Because He is real! He is the most real thing in this world. He is “in all and through all things”—the “light and life” of the whole world, and of your individual world and mine. Alexander Dushku, a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on September 22, 2026. You can access the full talk here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  “Settle This in Your Hearts” | Neil L. Andersen | September 2026 15.09.2026 26m

  With so many choices and alluring paths before you, it will require strength of heart and mind to boldly, without distraction or deception, “settle this in your heart” and walk the road less traveled toward the Savior. 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 September 15, 2026. You can access the full talk here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  In Appreciation of Friction: Embracing the Awkward | C. Shane Reese | September 2026 08.09.2026 23m

  Our highest desire is for each of you to succeed on your journeys back to our heavenly home. BYU is designed to aid you along that journey to become the person God wants you to become. C. Shane Reese, president of Brigham Young University, delivered this devotional address on September 8, 2026. Read the speech here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  “Ears to Hear” | Wendy W. Reese | September 2026 08.09.2026 12m

  Let us tune out the noise and focus on God. Find quiet time each day where you can turn to your Heavenly Father and pour out your soul to Him. And then listen, really listen with ears to hear what heaven wants to tell you. Wendy W. Reese, wife of BYU president C. Shane Reese, delivered this devotional address on September 8, 2026. You can access the full talk here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Lord’s Measures | Justin Collings | August 2026 01.09.2026 29m

  May we hold up the Savior’s light. May we exalt His holy name. May we embrace His measures as our own. May we—through His merits, mercy, and grace; by His good counsel and in His good time—become the great and fully anointed university of the Lord. Justin Collings, academic vice president of Brigham Young University, delivered this university conference address on August 24, 2026. You can access the full talk here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Becoming BYU in an Age of Artificial Intelligence | Gerrit W. Gong | August 2026 26.08.2026 37m

  Covenant community and covenant belonging bless our students to believe, belong, and become. Who you are—and the disciple of Jesus Christ you are becoming—guide and inspire us all to become BYU. Gerrit W. Gong, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, delivered this university conference address on August 24, 2026. You can access the full talk here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Pure Hearts, Firm Minds | C. Shane Reese | August 2026 26.08.2026 26m

  We are asked to consecrate our pure hearts and our firm minds to building this, the Lord’s university “in the Lord’s way.” And our firm minds must be in this work. C. Shane Reese, president of Brigham Young University, delivered this university conference address on August 24, 2026. You can access the full talk here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Peace and Rest—Even Now | Patrick Kearon | August 2026 18.08.2026 41m

  “A truth I hope will sink deeply into your soul is that your best is certainly good enough, that you are loved more than you can imagine, and that it isn’t your achievements that define you, far less that determine anything about your worth or how you are seen by your Father in Heaven and His Son.” Patrick Kearon, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, delivered this devotional address on August 18, 2026. You can access the full talk here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  To Those Enduring Trials with No End | Jeffrey S. Bednar | July 2026 12.08.2026 40m

  “True disciples endure with Christ through every mortal storm—even those that may never cease in this life.” Jeffrey S. Bednar, associate professor of management at Brigham Young University, delivered this devotional address on July 21, 2026. You can access the full talk here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  “What Kind of a Being Is God?” What, How, and Why We Worship | Rebecca K. Hunter | August 2026 04.08.2026 27m

  “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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Beyond Words: Why the Arts Matter | Curt Holman | June 2026 30.07.2026 25m

  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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Need for Greater Hope | Jamal Willis | July 2026 28.07.2026 35m

  “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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Share in the Light | Bruce R. Brockbank Jr. | July 2026 20.07.2026 28m

  “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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Lessons from the Master Engineer | Anton E. Bowden | June 2026 01.07.2026 27m

  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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.