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;

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

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

As we rely on Jesus Christ, He gives us the courage and the strength we need to endure trials—even the ones that last throughout mortality. Click here to see the speech page.

As we rely on Jesus Christ, He gives us the courage and the strength we need to endure trials&mdash;even the ones that last throughout mortality. <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/jeffrey-s-bednar/to-those-enduring-trials-with-no-end/">Click here</a> to see the speech page.

To Those Enduring Trials with No End | Jeffrey S. Bednar | July 2026

Enduring isn’t just surviving. It includes work and effort, learning in the process, and drawing closer to God through prayer and gratitude. Click here to view the speech page.

Enduring isn&rsquo;t just surviving. It includes work and effort, learning in the process, and drawing closer to God through prayer and gratitude. <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/j-ty-hopkins/lessons-on-endurance/">Click here</a> to view the speech page.

Lessons on Endurance | J. Ty Hopkins | November 12, 2024

https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/ramona-o-hopkins/a-miracle-in-the-making-finding-the-meaning-in/

Adversity will inevitably come into each of our lives, but we can overcome trials by relying on the Lord through service, joy, and learning.  Click here to view the speech.

Adversity will inevitably come into each of our lives, but we can overcome trials by relying on the Lord through service, joy, and learning.&nbsp; <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/ramona-o-hopkins/a-miracle-in-the-making-finding-the-meaning-in/">Click here</a> to view the speech.

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

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