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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The Lord God of Joseph Smith | Bruce R. McConkie | January 1972
The God of Joseph Smith's time is not absent. We can come to know Him, His revelations, and His miracles, just as the Prophet did. Click here to view the speech.
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Joseph Smith—the Chosen of God and the Friend of Man | Ivan J. Barrett | August 1975
Joseph Smith's character is perhaps one of the best manifestations of his calling. He was not only chosen of God, but a loyal friend of man. Click here to view the speech.
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Joseph Smith: Seer, Translator, Revelator, and Prophet | Alexander L. Baugh | June 2014
Using scripture and the personal histories of the Prophet and his associates, Alexander L. Baugh offers an explanation of Joseph Smith’s distinct but complementary roles as seer, translator, revelator, and prophet. Click here to view the speech.
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Joseph Smith's Christlike Attributes | Jack H. Goaslind | June 1995
Elder Jack H. Goaslind speaks on how Joseph Smith's Christlike attributes attest to the fact that this his greatest desire was to emulate the Savior and do His will. Click here to view the speech.
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Joseph Smith: Lover of the Cause of Christ | Heidi S. Swinton | November 2004
Heidi Swinton delivers a powerful call to stand by the Prophet Joseph Smith by living for the cause he loved: the cause of Christ. Access the speech page here.
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The Ongoing Restoration (Excerpted) | Gary E. Stevenson | August 2019
Elder Stevenson shares his testimony of the ongoing Restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ. It began with Joseph Smith, and it is still happening today. Click here to view the speech.
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The Book of Mormon: Man-Made or God-Given? | Tad R. Callister | November 2016
Many critics of the Book of Mormon have tried but failed to give a credible alternative to Joseph Smith's testimony of it. How can we know if it is true? Click here to view the speech.
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The Profile of a Prophet | Hugh B. Brown | October 1955
If you had to create the profile of a prophet, what would it look like? Hugh B. Brown speaks on how Joseph Smith's character and works testify of his prophetic calling. Click here to view the speech.
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Stand by My Servant Joseph | Cecil O. Samuelson | January 2005
The Lord's commandment to stand by Joseph Smith with true loyalty applies to each of us as builders and defenders of God's kingdom. Click here to view the speech.
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"Peace Like a River" | Heidi S. Swinton | April 2004
The restoration of the gospel is about hope. Heidi S. Swinton speaks of the restoration and how its message should bring "peace like a river" to our souls. Click here to view the speech.
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