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The Power of Faith and Inspired Learning | C. Shane Reese and D. Michael Lindsay | May 2026

May 19, 202628 min

The Gift and Power of Your Light | Arlene P. Sewell | May 2026

May 12, 202624 min

What Are You Becoming at BYU? | Brian W. Radford | May 2026

May 5, 202625 min

Covenants and Service: Shoring Up Your Foundation | C. Shane Reese | April 2026

Apr 30, 202617 min

Jesus Christ Can Transform Your BYU Experience | Trevor Wilson | April 2026

Apr 8, 202630 min

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.

Mar 18, 202632 min

“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.

Mar 10, 202627 min

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.

Mar 4, 202627 min

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.

Feb 11, 202623 min

“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.

Feb 4, 202631 min

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.

Jan 28, 202638 min

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.

Jan 21, 202629 min

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.

Jan 14, 202611 min

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.

Jan 14, 202626 min

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.

Dec 9, 202527 min

“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.

Dec 3, 202524 min

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.

Nov 12, 202528 min

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.

Nov 5, 202530 min

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.

Oct 28, 202529 min

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.

Oct 21, 202527 min

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.

Oct 1, 202536 min

“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.

Sep 24, 202530 min

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.

Sep 17, 202518 min

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.

Sep 17, 202511 min

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.

Sep 2, 202543 min

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.

Aug 27, 202538 min

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.

Aug 20, 202538 min

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.

Aug 5, 202527 min

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.

Jul 29, 202532 min

“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.

Jul 16, 202530 min

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.

Jul 8, 202529 min

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.

Jul 1, 202528 min

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.

Jun 25, 202532 min

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.

Jun 11, 202530 min

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.

Jun 4, 202540 min

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.

May 21, 202536 min

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.

May 15, 202526 min

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.

May 7, 202530 min

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.

Apr 28, 202512 min

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.

Apr 25, 202517 min

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.

Apr 15, 202528 min

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.

Apr 2, 202529 min

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.

Mar 26, 202537 min

“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.

Mar 19, 202524 min

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.

Mar 13, 202523 min

“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.

Mar 5, 202532 min

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.

Feb 26, 202521 min

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.

Feb 12, 202525 min

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.

Feb 4, 202526 min

“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.

Jan 29, 202533 min