We are asked to consecrate our pure hearts and our firm minds to building this, the Lord’s university “in the Lord’s way.” And our firm minds must be in this work. C. Shane Reese, president of Brigham Young University, delivered this university conference address on August 24, 2026. You can access the full talk here.

<p>We are asked to consecrate our pure hearts and our firm minds to building <em data-renderer-mark="true">this</em>, the Lord&rsquo;s university &ldquo;in the Lord&rsquo;s way.&rdquo; And our firm minds must be in this work. C. Shane Reese, president of Brigham Young University, delivered this university conference address on August 24, 2026. You can access the full talk <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/c-shane-reese/pure-hearts-firm-minds/">here</a>.</p>

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