The examples of faithful servicemen can help us be prepared in these last days. God will establish His Church by our hands. Click here to see the speech page.

The examples of faithful servicemen can help us be prepared in these last days. God will establish His Church by our hands. <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/dennis-a-wright/seasons-war/">Click here</a> to see the speech page.

Seasons of War | Dennis A. Wright | March 2005

Instead of stressing or blaming, sometimes it is best to “be still,” become humble, and put your trust in God, believing that all is well. Click here to see the speech page.

Instead of stressing or blaming, sometimes it is best to “be still,” become humble, and put your trust in God, believing that all is well. <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/erin-d-maughan/still-know-god/">Click here</a> to see the speech page.

Be Still, and Know God | Erin D. Maughan | August 2009

As you pass through trials, remember that the Lord is eagerly standing by and waiting to provide you with strength in your adversities. Click here to see the speech page.

As you pass through trials, remember that the Lord is eagerly standing by and waiting to provide you with strength in your adversities. <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/harold-g-hillam/strength-adversity/">Click here</a> to see the speech page.

Strength in Adversity | Harold G. Hillam | June 1996

Good and bad are part of life. We can carry on by being instruments in the Lord’s hands and drawing strength from hymns. Click here to access the speech page.

Good and bad are part of life. We can carry on by being instruments in the Lord’s hands and drawing strength from hymns. <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/janet-b-bradford/carry-on/">Click here</a> to access the speech page.

Carry On! | Janet B. Bradford | August 2011

The healing process can be painful and difficult, but having courage to act and Christ’s grace makes it possible. Click here to access the speech page.

The healing process can be painful and difficult, but having courage to act and Christ’s grace makes it possible. <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/jonathan-g-sandberg/healing-courage-action-grace/">Click here</a> to access the speech page.

Healing = Courage + Action + Grace | Jonathan G. Sandberg | January 2014

Tenacity is persistence, perseverance, and determination. Be tenacious in all good things and be tenacious when trials come. Click here to access the speech page.

Tenacity is persistence, perseverance, and determination. Be tenacious in all good things and be tenacious when trials come. <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/david-f-evans/tenacity/">Click here</a> to access the speech page.

Tenacity | David F. Evans | November 2014

While hiking in the Grand Tetons, Michael Dunn learned how climbing mountains—both literal and metaphorical—helps us develop strength, courage, and faith. Click here to view the speech page.

While hiking in the Grand Tetons, Michael Dunn learned how climbing mountains—both literal and metaphorical—helps us develop strength, courage, and faith. <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/michael-a-dunn/why-mountains/">Click here</a> to view the speech page.

Why Mountains? | Michael A. Dunn | October 2019

R. Lanier Britsch uses stories of past missionaries' experiences to honor their faithfulness and to define eternal success. Click here to read the full speech.

R. Lanier Britsch uses stories of past missionaries' experiences to honor their faithfulness and to define eternal success. <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/r-lanier-britsch/nobility-failure/">Click here</a> to read the full speech.

The Nobility of Failure | R. Lanier Britsch | June 1999

Life may seem unfair and unsatisfactory to the lonely and misunderstood, but purpose can be found through faith, repentance, obedience, and service. Click here to view the speech page.

Life may seem unfair and unsatisfactory to the lonely and misunderstood, but purpose can be found through faith, repentance, obedience, and service. <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/richard-g-scott/lonely-misunderstood/">Click here</a> to view the speech page.

To the Lonely and Misunderstood | Richard G. Scott | August 1982

Marvin J. Ashton's message is take up your cross. Take yourself the way you are and lift yourself in the direction of the better. Click here to view the speech page.

Marvin J. Ashton's message is take up your cross. Take yourself the way you are and lift yourself in the direction of the better. <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/marvin-j-ashton/carry-cross/">Click here</a> to view the speech page.

Carry Your Cross | Marvin J. Ashton | May 1987

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.

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