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 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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The Value of a Good Name | L. Tom Perry | February 1997
The scriptures make evident the importance that the Lord places in living up to a good name. We carry the namesake of our families and of God Himself. Click here to view the speech.
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Lessons from Liberty Jail | Jeffrey R. Holland | September 2008
What lessons does Joseph Smith's experience in Liberty Jail teach us about God's love? How can our trials be both a prison and a temple? Jeffrey R. Holland answers these questions and more in this BYU Devotional. Click here to view the speech.
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“Lightning Out of Heaven”: Joseph Smith and the Forging of Community | Terryl L. Givens | November 2005
Joseph Smith ignited something in thousands of men and women that connects them to God and to each other in powerful ways. Click here to view the speech.
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