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. 

Joseph Smith ignited something in thousands of men and women that connects them to God and to each other in powerful ways. <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/terryl-l-givens/joseph-smith-forging-community/">Click here</a> to view the speech.

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.

Joseph Smith: BYU Speeches

Joseph Smith ignited something in thousands of men and women that connects them to God and to each other in powerful ways.

“Lightning Out of Heaven”: Joseph Smith and the Forging of Community | Terryl L. Givens | November 2005

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.

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. <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/l-tom-perry/value-good-name/">Click here</a> to view the speech.

The Value of a Good Name | L. Tom Perry | February 1997

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. 

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. <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/jeffrey-r-holland/lessons-liberty-jail/">Click here</a> to view the speech.

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?

Lessons from Liberty Jail | Jeffrey R. Holland | September 2008

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Richard Lloyd Anderson shares how, in many ways, the apostle Paul and Joseph Smith are similar. Both of these prophetic figures received revelation, demonstrated devoted service, and were persecuted and ultimately martyred for their testimonies. Click here to view the speech. 

Richard Lloyd Anderson shares how, in many ways, the apostle Paul and Joseph Smith are similar. Both of these prophetic figures received revelation, demonstrated devoted service, and were persecuted and ultimately martyred for their testimonies. <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/richard-lloyd-anderson/parallel-prophets-apostle-paul-and-joseph-smith/">Click here</a> to view the speech.

Richard Lloyd Anderson shares how, in many ways, the apostle Paul and Joseph Smith are similar. Both of these prophetic figures received revelation, demonstrated devoted service, and were persecuted and ultimately martyred for their testimonies.

“Lightning Out of Heaven”: Joseph Smith and the Forging of Community | Terryl L. Givens | November 2005

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