Civil War historian James McPherson details pivotal historic events that show how and why the Civil War still matters today. Click here to see the speech page.

Civil War historian James McPherson details pivotal historic events that show how and why the Civil War still matters today. <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/james-m-mcpherson/why-the-civil-war-still-matters-today/">Click here</a> to see the speech page.

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.

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.

By Study and By Faith

Showcasing BYU devotionals and forums that blend reason and science with faith, university disciplines with discipleship, and the scholarly with the sacred. 

Showcasing BYU devotionals and forums that blend reason and science with faith, university disciplines with discipleship, and the scholarly with the sacred.&nbsp;

By Study and By Faith: BYU Speeches

Why the Civil War Still Matters Today | James M. McPherson | November 2011

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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. Click here to see the speech page.

Go to Christ&rsquo;s light. Let His word, His mercy, and His house fill you with His light. Then share His light by giving, forgiving, and loving. <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/richard-houseman/go-to-light-be-filled-with-light-and-share-light/">Click here</a> to see the speech page.

Go to Light, Be Filled with Light, and Share Light | Richard M. Houseman | June 2025

Noise—from military jets, rockets, volcanoes, or even aircraft toilets—teaches lessons about physics, the world, and our spiritual health. Click here to see the speech page.

Noise&mdash;from military jets, rockets, volcanoes, or even aircraft toilets&mdash;teaches lessons about physics, the world, and our spiritual health. <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/kent-gee/lessons-from-noise-crackle-to-calm/">Click here</a> to see the speech page.

Lessons from Noise: Crackle to Calm | Kent L. Gee | June 2025

Words are a God-given gift to uplift, create, and commit. Use the power of language to edify, not harm, and bless others with your speech. Click here to see the speech page.

Words are a God-given gift to uplift, create, and commit. Use the power of language to edify, not harm, and bless others with your speech. <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/constance-k-lundberg/words-hate-words-love/">Click here</a> to see the speech page.

Why the Civil War Still Matters Today | James M. McPherson | November 2011

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