A spiritual boost, right at your fingertips. Speakers from all walks of life are invited to speak at BYU each Tuesday and share their experiences with the student body—and with you. Tune in for spiritual guidance, leadership tips, and more from highly acclaimed speakers striving to uplift and educate.
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Want to deepen your weekly gospel study? Try the BYU Speeches Come, Follow Me podcast! Here, you’ll find inspiring devotionals that pair with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ Come, Follow Me lesson for the week. These stories and insights can help bring scripture themes to life, and it might be just what you need to boost your personal, family, and church study.
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Stuck in a spiritual rut? Listen to this weekly podcast from BYU Speeches to hear tried-and-true messages from decades past. Find old favorites and discover hidden gems from the BYU Speeches archive with these well-loved talks from apostles, prophets, professors, and professionals. These messages of faith, hope, and other holy principles are sure to lift and inspire you.
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The impact of Joseph Smith’s life has been debated for decades. Listen as prophets, apostles, professors, and historians discuss the life of Joseph Smith and add their personal witnesses that he was God’s servant. This unique account commemorates the 174th anniversary of the Prophet’s martyrdom.
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Life is hard. We all face troubles, trials, and temptations, but learning how to turn to God in our time of need can make all the difference. In this podcast, you’ll hear the personal stories and sacred experiences of speakers who have journeyed through adversity and emerged with a closer relationship to Christ. Tune in to find the advice and perspective you need to overcome your trials.
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Looking to improve your marriage or deepen your personal relationships? In this podcast, you’ll hear advice from experts and learn how to recognize and build healthy relationships. Listen to professors, experts, and special guests share their insights on how to build a happy home life and strengthen your relationship with those you love most.
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Jesus Christ is our Savior and Redeemer. This podcast features a collection of BYU devotionals that testify of His divinity and of the importance of his great atoning sacrifice for us. Tune in each week to learn of His life and strengthen your personal relationship with Him.
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Looking for examples of faith and scholarly knowledge working together for good? This weekly podcast showcases BYU devotionals and forums that blend reason and science with faith, university disciplines with discipleship, and the scholarly with the sacred. Expand your mind while strengthening your spirit by listening to these unique speeches.
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Weekly devotionals at BYU-Idaho give listeners a chance to learn and be inspired. Weekly speakers share experiences and personal testimonies of the Lord Jesus Christ. Speakers include BYU-Idaho presidents, Church leaders, teachers, staff and more.
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Prophets past and present have encouraged us to seek to understand how to part the veil between heaven and earth. This podcast discusses the doctrines, principles and patterns of how the the thinning of the veil occurs when we are engaged in the gathering of Israel. Testimonies of these greater manifestations will also be shared in the hopes that we all may have the heavens opened to us in greater degrees.
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Messages, experiences and thoughts that add to and strengthen faith in Jesus Christ.
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The Seek Learning podcast brings the best educational research from the McKay School of Education at Brigham Young University into the homes and lives of Latter-day Saints. Each episode features an interview with a different scholar to learn about education and how it can help Latter-day Saints in their professions, homes, and gospel living. The podcast is sponsored by the BYU Education Society. The views expressed on this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of Brigham Young Univers ...
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We seek to bring forth and establish the cause of Zion by sharing the powerful stories of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who have found joy and purpose in living the gospel of Jesus Christ.
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Doin’ the Plan: Trusting in God’s Love and Help | Amy T. Jex | August 2025
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27:29“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.…
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D&C 85-87 | A Sense of the Sacred | D. Todd Christofferson
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43:42D. Todd Christofferson asks us to consider how we treat sacred things. We can show reverence for sacred places, callings, and our bodies. Click here to view the full speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
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A COMPENSATORY SPIRITUAL POWER FOR THE RIGHTEOUS: Neil L Andersen, BYU Speech Aug. 2015
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42:49As the world gets more and more wicked and Satan's power spreads across the globe, there is a compensatory power that the Lord offers to all His covenant keeping children. In the temple, and as we gather His sheep into His fold, we will find ourselves more able to combat the onslaught of the adversary's attacks. These are the latter days and our He…
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Seek Higher Flight Levels | Robert E. Wells | August 1984
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43:11Just as airplanes are safer when flying above bad weather, so are we when we seek higher “flight levels” through obedience to the commandments. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
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Joseph Smith Lecture 7: Doctrinal Development and the Nauvoo Era | Truman G. Madsen, Aug 1978
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40:44Truman Madsen on the lessons learned and taught by Joseph Smith in Nauvoo while the Prophet directed the saints in building the temple. Click here to view the speech. © 1989 Truman G. Madsen. ℗ 2003 Deseret Book Company. All rights reserved. For personal, educational use only. No part of this work may be reproduced in any form or by any means outsi…
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As part of BYU-Idaho's Summer Session Devotional Recommendations, we’re featuring “The Sunny Side of the Street” by Elder Quentin L. Cook, which was delivered on January 26, 2021. Stephen W. Owen was sustained as the Young Men general president on April 4, 2015. His previous Church service includes serving as a full-time missionary in the Texas San…
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The Book of Life, The Book of Remembrance and The Book of the Generations, all are titles of the Book that the Savior and our Heavenly Father use to judge whether we are worthy of Eternal Life. This episode explores different aspects and doctrines about this heavenly book, what if anything it has to do with the Gathering and how Family Search is an…
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“In This Life I Shall Have Joy” (Moses 5:10) | Carrie Moore | April 2004
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32:09The Savior can transform any trial, hurt, or burden into greater testimony and deeper joy. We choose how we will respond our circumstances. Click here to see the speech page. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Because I Live, Ye Shall Live Also | Ezra Taft Benson | March 1978
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35:05Because of the Resurrection of Christ, we know that there is life after death. Families are eternal, and our departed loved ones are not far. Click here to view the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
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From Small Beginnings | J.W. Marriott Jr. | August 2012
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20:04J.W. Marriott teaches the secrets to his company's success. From their small beginnings to global success, humility and hard work have motivated them. Click here to view the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By By Study and By Faith: BYU Speeches
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In this episode of the Gathering Academy, Colette introduces the FamilySearch Mobile App. She covers the basics of downloading, logging into and navigating the App. She also covers how to turn your reserved names over to the temple and gives tips and tricks when using the app. YouTube: Intro to the FamilySearch App Video: https://youtu.be/mdAUU0vPg…
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"A DREAM COME TRUE": Ewan Harbrecht Mitton
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11:23Ewan Mitton had a dream in which a woman in white came to her and gave her vital information that enabled Ewan to do temple work for 5,000 of her German ancestors. In the work of the Gathering the Lord can reveal information as we seek through diligent prayer the needed help to bring about His great purposes. YouTube: A Dream Come True Video: https…
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Faith and Flourishing in Your Life and Work | Paul W. Lambert | July 2025
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32:49Research 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.…
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THEY WERE PRESSED UPON MY MIND: Conversation with Ruth Solomon
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1:07:27Ruth Solomon has been drawn to Temple and Family History work since childhood. She followed the promptings that lead her to becoming an accredited genealogist and a Military Repatriation Genealogist. She regularly connects missing service members to their living relatives and finds joy in the miracles that are involved with that special service. Th…
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As part of BYU-Idaho's Summer Session Devotional Recommendations, we’re featuring “The Sunny Side of the Street” by Elder Quentin L. Cook, which was delivered on January 26, 2021. Elder Quentin L. Cook was sustained as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on October 6, 2007. Called as a Ge…
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D&C 84 | Heavenly Powers | Carlos E. Asay
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31:56The priesthood, the presence of the Holy Ghost, our temple covenants—these are heavenly powers that bless our lives when we live the gospel. Click here to view the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
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Peace on Earth—Some Restrictions Apply | Julie Franklin | December 2006
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24:05Christ has known political turmoil, injustice, hardheartedness, and loss—and yet He is the Prince of Peace. He can give us peace on earth. Click here to view the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
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TRUMAN MADSEN: "A House of Glory", BYU Devotional, March 5, 1972
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56:51YouTube: A House of Glory Video: https://youtu.be/4ClLoxZmzGo YouTube Thinning of the Veil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCAA9WnYhYvCp1ffCe-AGUQQ SUPPORT THE SHOW: Website: Thinning of the Veil: https://www.thinningoftheveil.com/ Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/thinningoftheveil PayPal: https://paypal.me/thinningoftheveil?country.x=US&locale…
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Six Spiritual Lessons from the Natural World | Loreen Allphin | April 2023
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36:29We can weather the storms of life by turning to the natural world and applying the spiritual lessons we learn from God's creations. Click here to view the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By By Study and By Faith: BYU Speeches
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THE GATHERING ACADEMY: Colette Hokanson Resident Professional
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5:41The Gathering Academy was started so that their would be better understanding of how to navigate the ins and outs of temple and family history work. Colette Hokanson, will be the lead in that charge. She works full time at Family Search, is an accredited genealogist, and has been doing her own family history research for a long time. Colette has th…
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Where Will It Lead? | Dallin H. Oaks | November 2004
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29:49Even our small choices have great consequences. By asking ourselves where they lead, we can avoid tragedy and attain eternal blessings. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
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THE RESCUE: Joseph and Maria Oborn Willie Handcart Company
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41:44Church history has documented the fateful journey for many in the Martin Willie Handcart companies. Their trek to Zion was full of hardships and deprivations. Most focus on the sacrifice that was required of these strong saints, most forget however the sanctifying power that was forged through this literal walk with God. Joseph and Maria Oborn were…
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THE GATHERING ACADEMY: A "How To" Hub for all things Family History
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30:40We are happy to announce that the Thinning of the Veil podcast, has added another section that will aide in helping one understand the How To's of Family History Research. The Gathering Academy is the go to place to express your desires on what instruction videos would be of most benefit to you as the viewer. Colette Hokanson is the resident profes…
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Lehi’s Dream and You | Boyd K. Packer | January 2007
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26:18Just like in Lehi's dream, there will always be those who mock you for choosing different standards and goals. Don't let them ruin your commitment. Click here to see the speech page. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Adney Y. Komatsu shares personal experiences related to keeping the commandments of the Lord and blessings associated with them. Click here to view the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
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"BUT FOR A SMALL MOMENT" Neil A. Maxwell, BYU Devotional, 1974
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47:49Neil A. Maxwell is not a stranger to trials and afflictions. In a BYU Devotional in 1974, he testifies of the doctrine of becoming. He very eloquently teaches that the process of becoming more like the Savior is always through a path of trials and tests. We cannot become like Him unless we are willing to suffer and overcome. Elder Maxwell says, "..…
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A Saint Through the Atonement of Christ the Lord | Jeffrey R. Holland | January 2022
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38:13Elder Jeffrey R. Holland explains how, throughout life’s adversity, we can still become “a saint through the atonement of Christ the Lord.” Click here to view the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
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JEDIDIAH M. GRANT'S VISION OF THE SPIRIT WORLD
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11:59Jedidiah Grant was facing the end of his own mortality when he was gifted a glimpse of the world beyond. He was taught that death was not the end, that he would very soon be reunited with his lost loved ones, and most importantly, learned that all things in the heavens and earth denote that there is a God. Jedidiah was comforted by this new found k…
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Seeing with New Eyes | Paul Alan Cox | October 1995
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34:54As we humble ourselves, following the Savior and the prophets, the Spirit can enlighten us and give us an eternal perspective in this life. Click here to view the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By By Study and By Faith: BYU Speeches
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Get a Life | Elaine L. Jack | January 1993
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31:10To "get a life," we must use our agency to love God and serve others. Then, no matter our circumstance, we can say "Life can't get any better than this." Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
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“Fear Not, Little Flock” | Sherami L. Jara | July 2025
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30:23Faith 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.…
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This Devotional address with Jared Boyter was delivered on July 15th at 11:30 AM MST in the BYU-Idaho I-Center. Jared Boyter earned his bachelor’s degree in business management and his master’s degree in business administration, along with certificates in supply chain management and project management. He has worked at BYU-Idaho for 14 years.Jared …
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MY REVELATORY JOURNEY TO CYSTIC FIBROSIS
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1:04:38Everyone will experience challenges and trials in life. If we allow the Lord to be involved in our most trying times, they become a sacred walk with God. This episode is raw and emotionally charged, as Tia shares her revelatory path to a diagnosis that changed her life forever. Trusting in the Lord's promises became a daily, sanctifying, life chang…
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The Hope of Tomorrow | Camilla E. Kimball | September 1980
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32:21You are the hope of tomorrow. Embrace friendship, responsibility, and love to build strong families through faith and education. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
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D&C 77-80 | A Grateful Heart | Ray L. Huntington
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30:28When we see blessings in our lives, feel thankfulness, and express gratitude, we are happier and our lives are more full. Click here to view the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
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So, What Do You Really Want to Be When You Grow Up | Robert H. Todd | December 2007
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26:12Robert H. Todd asks us what Christlike attributes we aspire to attain, and he shares how we can become more like our Savior. Click here to view the full speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
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