We can learn from the mistakes of the Donner party's failed trek West and glean principles that assist us on our eternal journey back to Heavenly Father. Click here to view the speech.

We can learn from the mistakes of the Donner party's failed trek West and glean principles that assist us on our eternal journey back to Heavenly Father. <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/elaine-l-jack/never-take-cutoffs-nothing-fear-journey/">Click here</a> to view the speech.

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

“Never Take No Cutoffs” or “You Have Nothing to Fear from the Journey” | Elaine L. Jack | November 1993

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.

A Miracle in the Making: Finding the Meaning in Adversity | Ramona O. Hopkins | September  2011

Kevin J Worthen discusses hope in both a worldly and gospel context. Gospel-centered hope can purify us and prepare us for eternal life. Click here to view the speech page. 

Kevin J Worthen discusses hope in both a worldly and gospel context. Gospel-centered hope can purify us and prepare us for eternal life. <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/kevin-j-worthen/process-power-hope/">Click here</a> to view the speech page.&nbsp;

“Never Take No Cutoffs” or “You Have Nothing to Fear from the Journey” | Elaine L. Jack | November 1993

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