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

Christ's Atonement does more than cleanse us from sin. His grace is also an enabling power to become better and serve more faithfully. Click here to view the speech page.

Christ's Atonement does more than cleanse us from sin. His grace is also an enabling power to become better and serve more faithfully. <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/david-a-bednar/strength-lord/">Click here</a> to view the speech page.

“In the Strength of the Lord” | David A. Bednar | October 2001

Steven E. Snow speaks of the stepping stones and stumbling blocks in life and how we can either take advantage of them or fall over them. Click here to view the speech page!

Steven E. Snow speaks of the stepping stones and stumbling blocks in life and how we can either take advantage of them or fall over them. <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/steven-e-snow/stepping-stones-and-stumbling-blocks/">Click here</a> to view the speech page!

Stepping-Stones and Stumbling Blocks | Steven E. Snow | September 2012

God is the gardener of our lives. When we put our life in harmony with His will, we will be able to become what we are meant to be. Click here to view the speech page!

God is the gardener of our lives. When we put our life in harmony with His will, we will be able to become what we are meant to be. <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/hugh-b-brown/god-gardener/">Click here</a> to view the speech page!

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

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