Overcoming Adversity: BYU Speeches
Overcoming Adversity: BYU Speeches
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.Social links:
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Trusting God When Things Go Wrong | Todd A. Britsch | September 1997
It is inevitable that life will not go according to plan at times. Rather than complain, we must learn to trust God when things go wrong. Click here to see the speech page.
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“Daddy, Is Jesus Real?” Overcoming Fear through Faith in Christ | January 2016
God is real. His Son is real. Our faith in them is strengthened as we learn more completely about them and have sacred experiences with them. Click here to see the speech page.
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Taking up the Cross | Neal A. Maxwell | January 1976
The cross that we are each called to bear is unique and incomparable. The moment we choose to take it up is a defining moment in eternity. Click here to see the speech page.
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Six Spiritual Lessons from the Natural World | Loreen Allphin | April 2023
We can weather the storms of life by turning to the natural world and applying the spiritual lessons we learn from God's creations. Click here to see the speech page.
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Enjoy Your Journey | Barbara W. Winder | March 1990
How do you confront seemingly impossible tasks? Everyone faces challenges, but without struggle we aren‘t able to appreciate life‘s goodness. Click here to see the speech page.
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Tragedy or Destiny? | Spencer W. Kimball | December 1955
Suffering, death, and tragedy are sometimes part of God's plan and sometimes the result of human agency. Trust Him instead of blaming Him. Click here to see the speech page.
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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 see the speech page.
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Acres of Diamonds | Vaughn J. Featherstone | February 1974
You have immense worth, and the Lord is laying up a marvelous treasure for you. Have patience, and you may find acres of diamonds right in your front yard. Click here to see the speech page.
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The Two Great Promises | L. Douglas Smoot | June 1994
The two great promises of the gospel are exaltation if we endure to the end and support in our trials if we trust the Lord. Click here to see the speech page.
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“When upon Life’s Billows”: Take a Friend | Beth Vaughan Cole | April 2008
Friendship is one of the greatest blessings we can have. Friends provide comfort and counsel and help us feel loved. Click here to see the speech page.
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