Joseph Smith: BYU Speeches

Episodes

• Joseph Smith Lecture 4: Joseph Smith and Trials | Truman G. Madsen | August 1978An account of Joseph Smith’s trials and the effects of the hardship on his family, his friends, his life, and his character. Click here to view the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Joseph Smith Lecture 3: Joseph Smith and Spiritual Gifts | Truman G. Madsen | August 1978Truman Madsen discusses spiritual gifts and how Joseph Smith used them to bless the Saints and teach them the fulness of the gospel. Click here to view the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Joseph Smith Lecture 1: The First Vision and Its Aftermath | Truman G. Madsen | August 1978Truman Madsen speaks on Joseph Smith’s early life, First Vision, and life in the aftermath, including lessons, experiences, and consequences. Click here to view the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Joseph’s School | Justin Collings | August 2025BYU is the university of the Restoration. Joseph Smith’s revelations on God, Christ, knowledge, and truth teach the school’s divine mission. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• “Lightning Out of Heaven”: Joseph Smith and the Forging of Community | Terryl L. Givens | November 2005Joseph Smith ignited something in thousands of men and women that connects them to God and to each other in powerful ways. Click here to view the speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Parallel Prophets: Paul and Joseph Smith | Richard L. Anderson | August 1983Richard Lloyd Anderson shares how, in many ways, the apostle Paul and Joseph Smith are similar. Both of these prophetic figures received revelation, demonstrated devoted service, and were persecuted and ultimately martyred for their testimonies. Click here to view the speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• The Lord God of Joseph Smith | Bruce R. McConkie | January 1972The God of Joseph Smith's time is not absent. We can come to know Him, His revelations, and His miracles, just as the Prophet did. Click here to view the speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Joseph Smith—the Chosen of God and the Friend of Man | Ivan J. Barrett | August 1975Joseph Smith's character is perhaps one of the best manifestations of his calling. He was not only chosen of God, but a loyal friend of man. Click here to view the speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Joseph Smith: Seer, Translator, Revelator, and Prophet | Alexander L. Baugh | June 2014Using scripture and the personal histories of the Prophet and his associates, Alexander L. Baugh offers an explanation of Joseph Smith’s distinct but complementary roles as seer, translator, revelator, and prophet. Click here to view the speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Joseph Smith's Christlike Attributes | Jack H. Goaslind | June 1995Elder Jack H. Goaslind speaks on how Joseph Smith's Christlike attributes attest to the fact that this his greatest desire was to emulate the Savior and do His will. Click here to view the speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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