Christ's Atonement does more than cleanse us from sin. His grace is also an enabling power to become better and serve more faithfully. Click here to view the speech page.

Christ's Atonement does more than cleanse us from sin. His grace is also an enabling power to become better and serve more faithfully. <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/david-a-bednar/strength-lord/">Click here</a> to view the speech page.

“In the Strength of the Lord” | David A. Bednar | October 2001

Steven E. Snow speaks of the stepping stones and stumbling blocks in life and how we can either take advantage of them or fall over them. Click here to view the speech page!

Steven E. Snow speaks of the stepping stones and stumbling blocks in life and how we can either take advantage of them or fall over them. <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/steven-e-snow/stepping-stones-and-stumbling-blocks/">Click here</a> to view the speech page!

Stepping-Stones and Stumbling Blocks | Steven E. Snow | September 2012

God is the gardener of our lives. When we put our life in harmony with His will, we will be able to become what we are meant to be. Click here to view the speech page!

God is the gardener of our lives. When we put our life in harmony with His will, we will be able to become what we are meant to be. <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/hugh-b-brown/god-gardener/">Click here</a> to view the speech page!

God Is the Gardener | Hugh B. Brown | May 1968

Finding strength in the Lord requires trusting in Him and His plan even when our trials are not resolved like we want them to be. Click here to view the speech page!

Finding strength in the Lord requires trusting in Him and His plan even when our trials are not resolved like we want them to be. <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/kendra-hall-kenyon/finding-strength-in-the-lord/">Click here </a>to view the speech page!

Finding Strength in the Lord | Kendra M. Hall-Kenyon | September 2022

There can be a necessary refining process in adversity which increases our understanding, enhances our sensitivity, and makes us more Christlike. Click here to view the speech page.

There can be a necessary refining process in adversity which increases our understanding, enhances our sensitivity, and makes us more Christlike. <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/james-e-faust/blessings-adversity/">Click here</a> to view the speech page.

The Blessings of Adversity | James E. Faust | February 1978

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Professor Novilla shares that while it may seem the Lord is leading us in the wrong direction, He is often simply helping us grow through personal odysseys. Click here to view the speech page!

Professor Novilla shares that while it may seem the Lord is leading us in the wrong direction, He is often simply helping us grow through personal odysseys. <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/len-b-novilla/journey-of-the-soul-anchors-of-the-heart-coming-unto/">Click here</a> to view the speech page!

Journey of the Soul, Anchors of the Heart | Len B. Novilla | February 2011

Embracing humor and optimism can help keep daily challenges and struggles in perspective. The choice to laugh can enhance the quality of your life. Click here to read the speech on the speech page!

Embracing humor and optimism can help keep daily challenges and struggles in perspective. The choice to laugh can enhance the quality of your life. <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/sharon-g-samuelson/shall-laugh-shall-cry/">Click here</a> to read the speech on the speech page!

Shall I Laugh or Shall I Cry? | Sharon Samuelson | September 2013

Camille Johnson gives examples from her life on how to become "bound securely to the Savior" so that we can withstand the storms of life. Click here to view the speech page!

Camille Johnson gives examples from her life on how to become "bound securely to the Savior" so that we can withstand the storms of life. <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/camille-n-johnson/bound-securely-to-the-savior/">Click here</a> to view the speech page!

Bound Securely to the Savior | Camille N. Johnson | January 2022

Lloyd D. Newell teaches that in order to overcome fear we must have hope, develop love, turn to God, and trust Him. Click here to view the speech page!

Lloyd D. Newell teaches that in order to overcome fear we must have hope, develop love, turn to God, and trust Him. <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/lloyd-d-newell/fear-not/">Click here</a> to view the speech page!

Fear Not | Lloyd D. Newell | December 2014

Our response to adversity shapes our character. Trials are temporary, but the blessings we can receive from them are permanent. Click here to view the speech page!

Our response to adversity shapes our character. Trials are temporary, but the blessings we can receive from them are permanent. <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/dallin-h-oaks/adversity/">Click here</a> to view the speech page!

Adversity | Dallin H. Oaks | January 1995

Life is hard. We all face troubles, trials, and temptations, but learning how to turn to God in our time of need can make all the difference. In this podcast, you’ll hear the personal stories and sacred experiences of speakers who have journeyed through adversity and emerged with a closer relationship to Christ. Tune in to find the advice and perspective you need to overcome your trials.

Life is hard. We all face troubles, trials, and temptations, but learning how to turn to God in our time of need can make all the difference. In this podcast, you’ll hear the personal stories and sacred experiences of speakers who have journeyed through adversity and emerged with a closer relationship to Christ. Tune in to find the advice and perspective you need to overcome your trials.

Overcoming Adversity

Trials, tests, and temptations are abundant in this life, but overcoming adversity is in our destiny. Tune in every Friday to hear advice and personal experiences from BYU guests who journeyed through adversity and came out on top.

Overcoming Adversity: BYU Speeches

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