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How does the “abider advantage” help many to excel in school? Religion complements education with discipline, structure, and support. Ilana M. Horwitz, assistant professor of Jewish studies and sociology at Tulane University, delivered this forum address on March 25, 2025. You can access the talk here.

How does the &ldquo;abider advantage&rdquo; help many to excel in school? Religion complements education with discipline, structure, and support. Ilana M. Horwitz, assistant professor of Jewish studies and sociology at Tulane University, delivered this forum address on March 25, 2025. You can access the talk <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/ilana-m-horwitz/religions-surprising-impact-on-academic-success/">here.</a>

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Religion’s Surprising Impact on Academic Success | Ilana M. Horwitz | March 2025

Slowing helps us uncover who we really are under all the worldly influences that sometimes permeate our minds and hearts and focus on our Savior Jesus Christ, who is mighty to save. 
Shayla Bott, Associate Dean of Faculty and the Chair of the Department of Dance at Brigham Young University, delivered this devotional address on March 10, 2026. You can access the full talk here.

Slowing helps us uncover who we really are under all the worldly influences that sometimes permeate our minds and hearts and focus on our Savior Jesus Christ, who is mighty to save.&nbsp; Shayla Bott, Associate Dean of Faculty and the Chair of the Department of Dance at Brigham Young University, delivered this devotional address on March 10, 2026. You can access the full talk <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/shayla-bott/be-still-and-know-that-i-am-god/">here</a>.

“Be Still and Know That I am God” | Shayla Bott | March 2026

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As technology continuously advances, it is crucial to become and remain rooted in the principles and truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Quentin L. Cook, 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 3, 2026. You can access the full talk here.

As technology continuously advances, it is crucial to become and remain rooted in the principles and truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Quentin L. Cook, 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 3, 2026. You can access the full talk <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/quentin-l-cook/faith-in-jesus-christ-in-the-information-age/">here</a>.

Faith in Jesus Christ in the Information Age | Quentin L. Cook | March 2026

Whatever those doubts, the way to overcome them is to get closer to our Savior Jesus Christ. Again and again, He has taught us that He is the way. Dallin H. Oaks, President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on February 10, 2026. You can access the full talk here.

Whatever those doubts, the way to overcome them is to get closer to our Savior Jesus Christ. Again and again, He has taught us that He is the way. Dallin H. Oaks, President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on February 10, 2026. You can access the full talk <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/dallin-h-oaks/coming-closer-to-jesus-christ/">here</a>.

Religion’s Surprising Impact on Academic Success | Ilana M. Horwitz | March 2025

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