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

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.

Carry Your Cross | Marvin J. Ashton | May 1987

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