Joy and sorrow are twinborn: joy comes not from having a pain-free life but from conquering the obstacles, even when they are painful. Click here to view the speech page.

Joy and sorrow are twinborn: joy comes not from having a pain-free life but from conquering the obstacles, even when they are painful. <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/gayle-clegg/joy-cometh-morning/">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

“Joy Cometh in the Morning” | Gayle Clegg | April 2004

We must learn to have trust in the Lord, in ourselves, and in others—and we must act so that we can earn the trust of others. Click here to view the speech page.

We must learn to have trust in the Lord, in ourselves, and in others—and we must act so that we can earn the trust of others. <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/cecil-o-samuelson/temper-trials-trust-2/">Click here</a> to view the speech page.

Temper Your Trials with Trust | Cecil O. Samuelson | January 2009

Steven A. Smith asks us to follow our elder brother's example by being His compassionate hands to relieve suffering in others. Click here to view the speech page!

Steven A. Smith asks us to follow our elder brother's example by being His compassionate hands to relieve suffering in others. <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/steven-a-smith/being-christs-compassionate-hands/">Click here</a> to view the speech page!

Being Christ’s Compassionate Hands | Steven A. Smith | June 2021

How do we overcome our weaknesses? In this devotional, Michael Barnes gives advice on how to receive help from the Lord when overcoming weaknesses. Click here to view the speech page.

How do we overcome our weaknesses? In this devotional, Michael Barnes gives advice on how to receive help from the Lord when overcoming weaknesses. <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/michael-d-barnes/finding-strength-christ/">Click here</a> to view the speech page.

“Joy Cometh in the Morning” | Gayle Clegg | April 2004

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