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.

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

Carry Your Cross | Marvin J. Ashton | May 1987

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.

Carry Your Cross | Marvin J. Ashton | May 1987

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