We yearn for hope not just in this life but for eternity. Our hope is bolstered by understanding faith and charity, the pure love of Christ. Click here to see the speech page.

We yearn for hope not just in this life but for eternity. Our hope is bolstered by understanding faith and charity, the pure love of Christ. <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/russell-m-nelson/excellent-hope/">Click here</a> to see the speech page.

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

“A More Excellent Hope” | Russell M. Nelson | January 1995

Jon M. Huntsman Sr. speaks of the need to be optimistic and of how following the gospel of Jesus Christ will lead us to happiness. Click here to see the speech page. 

Jon M. Huntsman Sr. speaks of the need to be optimistic and of how following the gospel of Jesus Christ will lead us to happiness.&nbsp;<a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/jon-m-huntsman-sr/god-put-us-fail/">Click here</a> to see the speech page.&nbsp;

God Did Not Put Us Here to Fail | Jon M. Huntsman Sr. | November 2009

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. 

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. <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/todd-a-britsch/trusting-god-things-go-wrong/">Click here</a> to see the speech page.&nbsp;

Trusting God When Things Go Wrong | Todd A. Britsch | September 1997

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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.

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. <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/scott-c-esplin/daddy-is-jesus-real-overcoming-fear-through-faith-in-christ/">Click here</a> to see the speech page.

“A More Excellent Hope” | Russell M. Nelson | January 1995

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