BYU Speeches

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The Tanners share five principles of a Christlike education that will allow us to fulfill the dream and vision of Brigham Young University and its founders. John Tanner, former president of BYU–Hawaii (and academic vice president of BYU), and Susan Tanner, former president of the Young Women's organization, delivered this forum address on October 31, 2023. You can access it here.

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Kristin M. Yee shares five thoughts about how Christ brings relief into our lives through our covenant relationship with God. Kristin M. Yee, second counselor in the Relief Society General Presidency, delivered this devotional address on October 24, 2023. You can access the talk here.

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Inviting others to Christ, living the gospel, and uniting families helps faculty to lay hold upon good things and prepare students for eternity. Quentin L. Cook, 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 28, 2023. You can access the talk here.

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In this time of uncertainty, we must defer to the will of God to find unity. We cannot forget our mission and the source of our strength. D. Todd Christofferson, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this inaugural address on September 19, 2023. You can access the talk here.

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We come closer to Christ by making and keeping covenants in the temple and seeking to love and understand God’s symbols and the holy garment. Allen D. Haynie, a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on October 10, 2023. You can access the talk here.

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We must emulate Christ's love and live His revealed doctrine to carry Christ's name through our actions and examples. Abigail M. Allen, assistant professor of accounting in the Marriott School of Business, delivered this devotional address on October 3, 2023. You can access the talk here.

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Akhil Reed Amar, the Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale University, gives insights into the birth of the U.S. Constitution and an expanded historical narrative of its first half century. Amar, an American legal scholar, delivered this forum address on September 26, 2023. You can access the talk here.

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Accepting gifts of light from the Lord will allow the faculty to help BYU become a beautiful place where students can come to Christ. Justin Collings, academic vice president of Brigham Young University, delivered this university conference address on August 28, 2023. You can access the talk here.

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When we accept God’s plan and timing, we can strengthen our connections with others and know that there are no coincidences in the work of the Lord. C. Shane Reese, president of Brigham Young University, delivered this devotional address on September 12, 2023. You can access the talk here.

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Please remember that you have access to the greatest source of comfort of all who can be with you at all times. If you will strive to access the Savior’s power through prayer, service, and temple attendance, I promise that you will find comfort in Christ. Wendy W. Reese, wife of President C. Shane Reese, delivered this devotional address on September 12, 2023. You can access the talk here.

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BYU employees can be “quick to observe” like Mormon was by seeking and obeying gospel doctrines and prophetic counsel. C. Shane Reese, president of Brigham Young University, delivered this University Conference address on April 27, 2023 You can access the talk here.

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Observation, reason, and faith facilitate revelation and enable the Holy Ghost to be a reliable, trustworthy, and beloved companion. Dale G. Renlund, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this Education Week devotional address on August 22, 2023. You can access the talk here.

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As we covenant to consecrate all we are and have to the Lord, we should remember to count the known and unknown costs of our discipleship. Reid L. Neilson, assistant academic vice president of BYU, delivered this devotional address on August 8, 2023. You can access the talk here.

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We are not on a solo sojourn. Since our first day on this earth, God has organized us into communities, where we learn more about Him and become more like Him. Kevin W. Utt, director of the Honor Code Office, delivered this devotional address on August 1, 2023. You can access the talk here.

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Despite the progress we still need to make in global health, there are several hopeful changes in the world, and we can all contribute. Benjamin T. Crookston, professor of public health in the College of Life Sciences, delivered this forum address on July 25, 2023. You can access the talk here.

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We all have people who influence us through their actions. Let's strive to emulate Jesus Christ, who is the greatest influencer in our lives. Pamela Jo Brubaker, associate professor of public relations in the School of Communications, delivered this devotional address on July 18, 2023. Access the talk here.

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To fulfill our purpose, we must understand our divine potential, keep our covenants to gain covenantal power, and become perfected in Christ. Barbara Morgan Gardner, associate professor of Church history and doctrine, delivered this devotional address on July 11, 2023. Access the devotional here.

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To truly let our education change us, we must seek for truth, be humble, be patient, and make the Holy Ghost our constant companion. Christopher P. Oscarson, an associate dean in Undergraduate Education, delivered this devotional address on June 27, 2023. You can access the talk here.

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There are six important things we can believe to help us develop our divine potential and complete our unique missions. Gus Hart, professor of physics and astronomy, delivered this devotional address on June 13, 2023. You can access the talkhere.

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More now than ever, the kingdom of God needs deep thinkers anchored in faith in all disciplines, capable of reconciling scholarly observations with authentic, defining belief in God.

Brent W. Webb, professor of mechanical engineering and former BYU academic vice-president at BYU, delivered this Karl G. Maeser Distinguished Faculty Lecture on June 6, 2023. You can access the talk here.

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All choices bring burdens. Aligning our choices with Christ, with His Church, and with His Apostles is the light burden. W. Justin Dyer, professor of religious education, gave this devotional address on May 23, 2023. Access the talk here.

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By relying on the strength and comfort Christ offers us, we can move through our transformational journeys with greater peace and confidence. Melissa P. Larson, professor of accountancy at the BYU Marriott School of Business, delivered this devotional address on May 16, 2023. Access the talk here.

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Our BYU education helps us to develop the quality of excellence, which cannot simply be taught, but comes by integrity and revelation. Andrew Teal, chaplain, fellow, and lecturer in theology at Pembroke College, Oxford University, delivered this commencement address on April 27, 2023. You can access the talk here.

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The history of the exclamation point teaches us the importance of creating sacred spaces, celebrating good things, and being resilient. Kevin J Worthen, president of Brigham Young University, delivered this commencement address on April 27, 2023. You can access the talk here.

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D. Todd Christofferson, 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 27, 2023. He encourages BYU graduates to offer the kind of political leadership that preserves moral agency and accountability. You can access the talk here.

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We can create our our best story by focusing on spiritual identity and relationships instead of focusing on our external environments. You can access the talk here. Gerrit W. Gong, 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 11, 2023.

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We can weather the storms of life by turning to the natural world and applying the spiritual lessons we learn from God's creations. You can access the talk here. Loreen Allphin, associate dean of the BYU College of Life Sciences, delivered this devotional address on April 4, 2023.

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Many Americans worry about our country's future, but change is possible. History shows us what we can do to get America back on an upswing. Shaylyn Romney Garrett, author and social entrepreneur, delivered this forum address on March 28, 2023. Access the talk here.

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God doesn't use big battalions of soldiers to accomplish His purposes; He sends beautiful babies who go on to bless the world. Access the talk here.
Paul V. Johnson, a member of the Presidency of the Seventy for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on March 14, 2023.

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As children of the Creator, we are all intentional spiritual creations. We create our own stories with the help of an editor, Jesus Christ. Access the talk here.

Andra J. Duke, director of content at BYU Broadcasting, delivered this devotional address on March 7, 2023.

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Heavenly Father gives us many evidences of how He preserves His relationship with us while asking us what we can do to put Him first. Access the talk here.

Tracy Y. Browning, the second counselor in the Primary General Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on February 14, 2023.

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The Book of Mormon details the master class on leadership that Jesus Christ taught during His first day among the Nephites. Access the talk here.

Mark A. Bragg, a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on February 7, 2023.

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In a consumer society, covenantal education in faith-based institutions helps us approach relationships and life in a more meaningful way. Access the talk here.

Ari Berman, president of Yeshiva University, delivered this forum address on January 31, 2023.

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The only way we can truly come unto Christ is through His restored Church upon the earth, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Access the talk here.

Kevin S. Hamilton, a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on January 24, 2023.

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Faith in Christ can guide our lives as we cultivate a relationship with God, rely on Him, remain hopeful, and spiritually prepare for trials. Access the talk here.

Neil L. Andersen, 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 17, 2023.

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God has promised us powerful blessings that can help us through challenges and trials—if we obey the voice of his prophet. Access the talk here.

Kevin J Worthen, president of Brigham Young University, delivered this devotional address on January 10, 2023.

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Peggy S. Worthen, wife of BYU president Kevin J Worthen, delivered this devotional address on January 10, 2023. Click here to read the speech on our website.

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Our quest in life is to seek the light and truth of Christ's gospel among the many distractions of the world. You can view/read the text here.

Ulisses Soares, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on December 6, 2022.

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Katharine Hayhoe, a climate scientist and professor at Texas Tech University, delivered this forum address on November 29, 2022. You can see the talk here.

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Christ invites us to come unto Him by giving us doctrinal truths, inviting us to act, and promising us blessings. Read the talk here.

Peter M. Johnson, a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on November 15, 2022.

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Entering into covenant relationships while we are on earth helps us to experience the truest intimacy—the perfect love the Father has for us. Read her talk here.

Jenet Jacob Erickson, BYU associate professor of Church history and doctrine, delivered this devotional address on November 8, 2022.

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Choosing to live humbly, look up to God, and receive deeply of His many blessings will allow us to more fully develop the gifts of God. Read the talk here. 

Susan H. Porter, Primary general president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on November 1, 2022.

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Exploring the wonders of nature's "curiosity cabinet" reveals countless opportunities for medical advancement through God's creations. See the talk here.

Paul Alan Cox, an American ethnobotanist, delivered this forum address on October 25, 2022.

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By making covenants and centering our lives in Jesus Christ, we accept the vision He has for us and choose to live an abundant life. Click here to view the speech. 

Kevin W. Pearson, a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on October 18, 2022.

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We are part of the greatest deliverance story ever told. Our Savior is the protagonist, and His promises can fill us with hope. You can read his talk here.

Michael S. Drake, a BYU professor of accounting, delivered this devotional address on October 4, 2022.

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Finding strength in the Lord requires trusting in Him and His plan even when our trials are not resolved like we want them to be. Read the speech here.

Kendra Hall-Kenyon, the interim dean of BYU’s David O. McKay School of Education, delivered this devotional address on September 27, 2022.

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The Lord has asked us to walk through the darkness of mortality, but He also provides flashes of light to grow our faith and reveal the way. Click here to read the speech.

Steven J. Lund, Young Men General President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on September 20, 2022.

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Dallin H. Oaks, First Counselor in the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on September 13, 2022. Click here to view the speech. 

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Taking charge of our own testimony means partnering with the Lord to steadily grow and develop ourselves to become more refined and faithful. Click here to view the speech. 

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Expanding on the prophetic counsel of President Russell M. Nelson, Kevin J Worthen teaches each of us how to choose our own destiny. Click here to view the speech. 

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At the university conference, President Worthen presents a refined strategic plan that focuses more students and the ways BYU can help them achieve their potential. Watch or read the talk here.

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We must “give heed to the words of the prophets”—past and present—in order to build our faith and be protected from future evils. Click here to view the speech. 

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We can gain greater knowledge, joy, knowledge, and understanding by cultivating sources of wonder in our lives. Click here to view the speech.

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When it comes to our mental health, it is important to say something and know something so that we can overcome the difficulties we face. Click here to view the speech. 

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Christopher A. Mattson offers six ways to build spiritual boats that will carry us through life's journey, no matter the situation. Click here to view the speech. 

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Your path to discipleship must include knowing and valuing who you are, seeing and loving others, and choosing to serve throughout your life. Click here to view the speech. 

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To cultivate godliness within ourselves, we must develop wisdom, curiosity, and patience in mortality to prepare for what is to come. Click here to view the speech. 

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Developing faith in ourselves requires us to trust in the Lord as well as have faith in His great plan and our part in it. Click here to view the speech. 

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“To believe on their words” doesn’t mean relying on the faith of others but borrowing a spark to light your own testimony aflame. Click here to view the speech. 

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The 2022 Karl G. Maeser Distinguished Faculty Lecture by Paul B. Savage. By following the directions to which simple ideas and simple discoveries lead, one can be swept off into all sorts of adventures. Click here to view the speech. 

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BYU implements a unique form of teaching centered around scholarship and faith that draws us closer to the Savior’s example. Click here to view the speech. 

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Access to a higher education of spiritual knowledge allows us to transcend our struggles and flaws and become more like our Savior. Click here to view the speech. 

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By “Pointing Our Souls to Christ,” we gain divine help and develop a closeness to Him that strengthens us on our journey to our Heavenly home. Click here to view the speech. 

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By exercising the propinquity effect, we can draw closer to those around us and the Savior and make the world a better place. Click here to view the speech. 

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True joy comes when we focus on what is within our control and then center and recenter our faith and life on Jesus Christ. Click here to view the speech. 

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The endowment we receive from the Lord is not just for the temple but to help and bless us throughout our lives in a troubled world. Click here to view the speech. 

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Amy Chua shares insight about why political tribalism exists and then suggests how we might move forward toward a brighter future. Click here to view the speech. 

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We must remember to keep the first commandment first by making sure our relationship with God is central to our life. Click here to view the speech. 

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We can overcome the daily distractions in our lives by focusing our efforts on long-term goals and righteous endeavors. Click here to view the speech. 

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When you love your neighbor as yourself, despite your own biases and prejudices, we can build the kingdom of God on the earth. Click here to view the speech. 

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We can become peacemakers to those around us by emulating the Savior and becoming representatives of the Prince of Peace. Click here to view the speech. 

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We can do our part to create a beloved and hopeful community through everyday acts and acceptance of others. Click here to view the speech. 

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Elder Clark G. Gilbert explains how we can draw strength from our Savior and find Christ’s peace in perilous times. Click here to view the speech. 

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Justin Collings shares six things we should seek in order to come unto to the Savior and fulfill BYU’s divine destiny as a school in Zion. Click here to view the speech. 

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Elder Jeffrey R. Holland explains how, throughout life’s adversities, we can keep the faith and become “a saint through the atonement of Christ the Lord.” Click here to view the speech. 

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Patricia T. Holland shares some inspired “thoughts of peace in times of need” and bears witness that our Father in Heaven loves us. Click here to view the speech. 

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General Primary President Camille N. Johnson gives examples from her life on how to become "bound securely to the Savior" so that we can withstand the storms of life. Click here to view the speech. 

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President Worthen teaches us that by choosing to be humble, we can enhance our spiritual and secular lives. Click here to view the speech. 

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Sister Peggy S. Worthen shares the dangers of being too quick to judge and how the Spirit can help us overcome this habit. Click here to view the speech. 

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By following the prophet's invitation to make time for the Savior daily, we can experience the special spirit of Christmastime year-round. Click here to view the speech. 

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An acclaimed advocate of the poor shares his vision for taking care of the needy. Click here to view the speech. 

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"Take heed and go forth" means be humble and teachable in all aspects of life and know that God will provide the opportunities to learn. Click here to view the speech. 

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