Do we simply use our agency or do we rely on inspiration from God? Elder Bruce R. McConkie teaches that we can't move forward without either when we counsel with the Lord.

Do we simply use our agency or do we rely on inspiration from God? Elder <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/speakers/bruce-r-mcconkie/">Bruce R. McConkie</a> teaches that we can't move forward without either when we counsel with the Lord.

Stuck in a spiritual rut? Listen to this weekly podcast from BYU Speeches to hear tried-and-true messages from decades past. Find old favorites and discover hidden gems from the BYU Speeches archive with these well-loved talks from apostles, prophets, professors, and professionals. These messages of faith, hope, and other holy principles are sure to lift and inspire you.

Stuck in a spiritual rut? Listen to this weekly podcast from BYU Speeches to hear tried-and-true messages from decades past. Find old favorites and discover hidden gems from the BYU Speeches archive with these well-loved talks from apostles, prophets, professors, and professionals. These messages of faith, hope, and other holy principles are sure to lift and inspire you.

Classic BYU Speeches

Stuck in a spiritual rut? BYU’s podcast of acclaimed devotional speakers is here to help! Here you will find well-loved speeches given at least a decade ago. Tune in to hear experts discuss their tips for finding success and growing their relationships with God.

Do we simply use our agency or do we rely on inspiration from God? The fact is that we can't move forward without either when we counsel with the Lord.

Agency or Inspiration—Which? | Bruce R. McConkie, Feb 1973

The gospel is “simply beautiful and beautifully simple.” Understanding the simplicity of the first gospel principles helps us to live righteously. Click here to see the speech page.

The gospel is &ldquo;simply beautiful and beautifully simple.&rdquo; Understanding the simplicity of the first gospel principles helps us to live righteously. <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/glen-l-rudd/keeping-gospel-simple/">Click here</a> to see the speech page.

Keeping the Gospel Simple | Glen L. Rudd | February 1988

With a testimony of the potential of marriage and family happiness, we are capable of loving with the spirit and with understanding. Click here to see the speech page.

With a testimony of the potential of marriage and family happiness, we are capable of loving with the spirit and with understanding. <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/marlin-k-jensen/loving-with-the-spirit-understanding/">Click here</a> to see the speech page.

“Loving with the Spirit and with the Understanding” | Marlin K. Jensen | March 1993

Faith in the Lord is more than just a passive feeling. True faith is a principle of action and sacrifice, and it brings about miracles. Click here to see the speech page.

Faith in the Lord is more than just a passive feeling. True faith is a principle of action and sacrifice, and it brings about miracles. <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/gene-r-cook/faith-in-the-lord-jesus-christ/">Click here</a> to see the speech page.

Agency or Inspiration—Which? | Bruce R. McConkie, Feb 1973

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