BYU Speeches
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BYU Speeches
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 educat...
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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 Johnso...
“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. Ras...
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 R...
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 Pre...
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 thi...
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, commission...
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...
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,...
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. Lam...
“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 d...
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 a...
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, asso...
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....
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...
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 reductio...
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....
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, anal...
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,...
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...
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, commiss...
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 me...
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,...
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...
“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....
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, he...
“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...
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 Levi...
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....
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...
“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...
Banners for Discipleship | Gary E. Stevenson | January 2025
Wave flags of discipleship! Proudly carry the banners of peacemaker, understanding, the restoration, and engagement. Gary E. Stevenson, a member of th...
God Loves Underdogs | C. Shane Reese | January 2025
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 R...
Connections | Wendy Reese | January 2025
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 BY...
Finding Peace Amidst Uncertainty | J. Anette Dennis | 2024
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. Anet...
Becoming God’s Peculiar Treasure | Perkins, Anthony D. | 2024
We become God’s peculiar treasure by obeying His voice and keeping His covenants, including those in the temple endowment and marriage. Anthony D. Per...
Making Strong Families a National Priority | Melissa S. Kearney | 2024
Two-parent homes are a privilege. Making strong families a national priority will improve children's lives and reduce poverty and inequality. Melissa...
Lessons on Endurance | J. Ty Hopkins | November 2024
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 Hop...
The Divine Pattern of Deliverance | Amy A. Wright | November 2024
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. Wri...
Five Loaves and Two Fishes | Dallas Jenkins | October 2024
“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 Je...
The Atonement of Jesus Christ, Judgment Day, and You | Jörg Klebingat | October 2024
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...