BYU Speeches

Episodes

• Spiritual Intelligence | Joni L. Koch | November 2026Spiritual intelligence is a faith-building characteristic that strengthens and guides us in our temporal and eternal endeavors. Joni L. Koch, a member of the Quorum of the Seventy, delivered this devotional address on November 10, 2026. You can access the full talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Undaunted in the World | Audrey Perry Martin | November 2026As disciples of Jesus Christ, we can share His light through service in all circumstances—including the political arena. Audrey Perry Martin, assistant to the president and university spokesperson, delivered this devotional address on November 3, 2026. You can access the full talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• “Hurrah for Israel!” | Ronald A. Rasband | October 2026The First Vision, the Book of Mormon, and prophetic callings reveal the significance of the Restoration of the gospel. 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 October 27, 2026. You can access the full talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Sacred Resources, Sacred Purposes: Caring for God’s Children Around the World | L. Todd Budge | October 2026The Lord wants our hearts; He wants us to become “new creatures in Christ.” As we present our offerings with heartfelt love for Him, they sanctify us and draw us closer to Him. L. Todd Budge, first counselor in the presiding bishopric of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on. October 20, 2026. You can access the full talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Presence in the Refiner’s Fire | Rebekka Matheson | October 2026We may not always know how to navigate the refiner’s fire, but as we endure it with presence, God grants us opportunities to learn and grow. Rebekka Matheson, associate director of the BYU Neuroscience Center, delivered this devotional address on October 13, 2026. You can access the full talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Why Everyone Should Be Religious | Ross G. Douthat | September 2026Even at the heights of scientific materialism, there has always been a strong argument contained within the work of science and what science has revealed for believing that the universe is not accidental—that the universe was fashioned, was made, was intended to exist. Ross G. Douthat, a columnist and author, delivered this forum address on September 29, 2026. You can access the full talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Choose Christ | Alexander Dushku | September 2026Why choose Christ? Because He is real! He is the most real thing in this world. He is “in all and through all things”—the “light and life” of the whole world, and of your individual world and mine. Alexander Dushku, a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on September 22, 2026. You can access the full talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• “Settle This in Your Hearts” | Neil L. Andersen | September 2026With so many choices and alluring paths before you, it will require strength of heart and mind to boldly, without distraction or deception, “settle this in your heart” and walk the road less traveled toward the Savior. 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 September 15, 2026. You can access the full talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• In Appreciation of Friction: Embracing the Awkward | C. Shane Reese | September 2026Our highest desire is for each of you to succeed on your journeys back to our heavenly home. BYU is designed to aid you along that journey to become the person God wants you to become. C. Shane Reese, president of Brigham Young University, delivered this devotional address on September 8, 2026. Read the speech here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• “Ears to Hear” | Wendy W. Reese | September 2026Let us tune out the noise and focus on God. Find quiet time each day where you can turn to your Heavenly Father and pour out your soul to Him. And then listen, really listen with ears to hear what heaven wants to tell you. Wendy W. Reese, wife of BYU president C. Shane Reese, delivered this devotional address on September 8, 2026. You can access the full talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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