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

It is inevitable that life will not go according to plan at times. Rather than complain, we must learn to trust God when things go wrong. Click here to see the speech page. 

It is inevitable that life will not go according to plan at times. Rather than complain, we must learn to trust God when things go wrong. <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/todd-a-britsch/trusting-god-things-go-wrong/">Click here</a> to see the speech page.&nbsp;

Trusting God When Things Go Wrong | Todd A. Britsch | September 1997

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God is real. His Son is real. Our faith in them is strengthened as we learn more completely about them and have sacred experiences with them. Click here to see the speech page.

God is real. His Son is real. Our faith in them is strengthened as we learn more completely about them and have sacred experiences with them. <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/scott-c-esplin/daddy-is-jesus-real-overcoming-fear-through-faith-in-christ/">Click here</a> to see the speech page.

“Daddy, Is Jesus Real?” Overcoming Fear through Faith in Christ | January 2016

The cross that we are each called to bear is unique and incomparable. The moment we choose to take it up is a defining moment in eternity. Click here to see the speech page.

The cross that we are each called to bear is unique and incomparable. The moment we choose to take it up is a defining moment in eternity. <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/neal-a-maxwell/taking-cross/">Click here</a> to see 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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