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The Power of Faith and Inspired Learning | C. Shane Reese and D. Michael Lindsay | May 2026
The Gift and Power of Your Light | Arlene P. Sewell | May 2026
What Are You Becoming at BYU? | Brian W. Radford | May 2026
Covenants and Service: Shoring Up Your Foundation | C. Shane Reese | April 2026
Jesus Christ Can Transform Your BYU Experience | Trevor Wilson | April 2026

Every Day Disciples of Jesus Christ | Sean R. Dixon | March 2026
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Be Still and Know That I am God” | Shayla Bott | March 2026
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Faith in Jesus Christ in the Information Age | Quentin L. Cook | March 2026
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coming Closer to Jesus Christ | Dallin H. Oaks | February 10, 2026
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Simplicity That Is in Christ” | Steven D. Shumway | February 2026
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Road to Wisdom: On Truth, Science, Faith, and Trust | Francis S. Collins | January 2026
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Path and Power for Your Promised Land | Matthew S. Holland | January 2026
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How to Follow Your Heavenly GPS | Wendy W. Reese | January 2026
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Sense of Prophetic Urgency | C. Shane Reese | January 2026
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Gift of Revelation | John A. McCune | December 2025
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“The Condescension of God” | D. Todd Christofferson | December 2025
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

B. Corey Cuvelier | “What Desirest Thou?” | November 2025
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Edward B. Rowe | Jesus Christ Is Our Rock and Covenants Are Our Anchors | November 2025
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why Children Became Useless: Faith and the Future of the Family | Catherine Ruth Pakaluk | October 2025
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guided by Faith and Love | Michael L. Roberts | October 2025
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pathway to Hope: BYU–Pathway Worldwide in Africa | Jane Clayson Johnson | September 2025
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“The Family Is Ordained of God” | Ronald A. Rasband | 2025
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lessons in Giving Gifts of Light | C. Shane Reese | 2025
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Becoming a Student of BYU | Wendy W. Reese | 2025
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joseph’s School | Justin Collings | August 2025
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Being Deliberate in the Second Half of the Second Century of BYU | Clark G. Gilbert | 2025
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An Ear to Wisdom, a Heart to Understanding | Gerrit W. Gong | August 19, 2025
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doin’ the Plan: Trusting in God’s Love and Help | Amy T. Jex | August 2025
“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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Faith and Flourishing in Your Life and Work | Paul W. Lambert | July 2025
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Fear Not, Little Flock” | Sherami L. Jara | July 2025
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We Chose This! Agency, Atonement, and Joy | Brennan C. Platt | July 2025
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Working Through Wobble | Dawan L. Coombs | July 2025
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Answering the Dual Calls for Academic Excellence and Discipleship | William W. Clayton | June 2025
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Go to Light, Be Filled with Light, and Share Light | Richard M. Houseman | 2025
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
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.

Jesus Christ, the Master Teacher | Sarah K. Clark | May 2025
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.

The Most Desirable Above All Things | Salani L. Pita | May 2025
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.

A Bonfire of Faith | Hal R. Boyd | May 2025
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.

A Question of Priorities | J. Clifford Wallace | April 2025
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.

A Light to the World: The Paradox of the BYU Graduate Student | Clark G. Gilbert | April 2025
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joyfully Receive the Unexpected Messiah | Dieter F. Uchtdorf | 2025
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Teresa R. Bell | The Hand of God in Your Life | April 2025
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Religion’s Surprising Impact on Academic Success | Ilana M. Horwitz | March 2025
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Go to Work and Build” | Gabriel W. Reid | March 2025
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.