During times of struggle it can seem impossible to combat feelings of discouragement. However, if we never experienced sadness, then we would never experience joy. Adversity is part of God's plan of happiness. Click here to view the speech.

During times of struggle it can seem impossible to combat feelings of discouragement. However, if we never experienced sadness, then we would never experience joy. Adversity is part of God's plan of happiness. <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/barbara-w-winder/joy-without-struggle/">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

No Joy Without the Struggle | Barbara W. Winder | June 1987

Life experience enables us to grow, gain truth, and become more Christlike. Access the speech page here.

Life experience enables us to grow, gain truth, and become more Christlike. Access the speech page <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/jennifer-b-nielson/experiment-and-experience/">here</a>.

Life experience enables us to grow, gain truth, and become more Christlike.

Experiment and Experience | Jennifer B. Nielson | March 2015

To "get a life," we must use our agency to love God and serve others. Then, no matter our circumstance, we can say "Life can't get any better than this." Click here to see the speech page.

To "get a life," we must use our agency to love God and serve others. Then, no matter our circumstance, we can say "Life can't get any better than this." <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/elaine-l-jack/get-life/">Click here</a> to see the speech page.

Get a Life | Elaine L. Jack | January 1993

Gordon B. Hinckley speaks of the noble pioneers. The pioneers were people of great faith, of tremendous loyalty, and of unbending integrity. Click here to see the speech page.

Gordon B. Hinckley speaks of the noble pioneers. The pioneers were people of great faith, of tremendous loyalty, and of unbending integrity. <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/gordon-b-hinckley/noble-pioneers/">Click here</a> to see the speech page.

No Joy Without the Struggle | Barbara W. Winder | June 1987

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