Joseph Smith: BYU Speeches clips

Joseph Smith: BYU Speeches

The impact of Joseph Smith’s life has been debated for decades. Listen as prophets, apostles, professors, and historians discuss the life of Joseph Smith and add their personal witnesses that he was God’s servant. This unique account commemorates the 174th anniversary of the Prophet’s martyrdom.

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Joseph Smith—The Man | S. Dilworth Young | January 1966
It can be easy to focus on what happened under Joseph's direction. But it is just as important to learn about the hard working, family oriented man he was. Click here to view the speech.
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A Choice Seer and Prophet | LeGrand Richards | March 1956
Joseph Smith was a choice seer of the Lord, and his prophetic calling is evidenced by the indisputable value of the works which he produced. Click here to view the speech.
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The Book of Mormon Manuscripts | Preston Nibley | April 1957
Preston Nibley offers little-known insights into the history of the Book of Mormon manuscripts which help us appreciate its value as a book of scripture. Click here to view the speech.
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The Life and Character of the Prophet Joseph Smith | William E. Berrett | April 1964
Using stories from the life of the Prophet Joseph Smith to illustrate the fact that there is no man—save it be Christ—who has done more for the world, William Berrett explains that one need only to look at the life and character of the prophet to find an example of service and humility. Click here …
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Powerful Truths that make a Difference in Our Lives | Joe J. Christensen | October 1998
The revolutionary and powerful truths revealed by the Prophet Joseph Smith can change the world—and, if we are true to them, each one of us. Click here to view the speech.
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Joseph Smith: A Revealer of Christ | Bruce R. McConkie | September 1978
Joseph Smith's most important contribution as a revealer and the Prophet of the Restoration is his testimony of the Lord Jesus Christ. Click here to view the speech.
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The Restoration of the Priesthood | A. William Lund | March 1951
Lack of knowledge about specific church events does not mean that we must doubt. We must only keep searching for the truth, whether by history or faith. Click here to view the speech.
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What Came from Kirtland? | M. Russell Ballard | November 1994
We owe much to the Kirtland era of Church history. This time of the restoration is rich in visions, revealed doctrine, and essential progression. Click here to view the speech.
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Joseph Smith: “A Choice Seer” | Neal A. Maxwell | March 1986
Elder Neal A. Maxwell bears powerful testimony of the choice seer Joseph Smith and his role in revealing essential truth about our Savior Jesus Christ. Click here to view the speech.
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The Importance of Asking Questions (Excerpted) | Cecil O. Samuelson | November 2001
In our quest for knowledge, we must learn to ask questions - but we must learn to ask the right questions, and we must learn how to find answers. Click here to view the speech.
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