BYU Speeches

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

“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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.