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 G…

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Joseph Smith Lecture 4: Joseph Smith and Trials | Truman G. Madsen | August 1978
An account of Joseph Smith’s trials and the effects of the hardship on his family, his friends, his life, and his character. Click here to view the speech page.
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Joseph Smith Lecture 3: Joseph Smith and Spiritual Gifts | Truman G. Madsen | August 1978
Truman Madsen discusses spiritual gifts and how Joseph Smith used them to bless the Saints and teach them the fulness of the gospel. Click here to view the speech page.
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Joseph Smith Lecture 2: Joseph's Personality and Character | Truman Madsen | August 1978
Using quotes and stories from those who personally knew Joseph Smith, Truman Madsen describes the Prophet’s personality and character. Click here to view the speech. © 1989 Truman G. Madsen. ℗ 2003 Deseret Book Company. All rights reserved. For personal, educational use only. No part of this wo…
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Joseph Smith Lecture 1: The First Vision and Its Aftermath | Truman G. Madsen | August 1978
Truman Madsen speaks on Joseph Smith’s early life, First Vision, and life in the aftermath, including lessons, experiences, and consequences. Click here to view the speech page.
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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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