Overcoming Adversity: BYU Speeches
Overcoming Adversity
Playlist by Overcoming Adversity: BYU SpeechesLife 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 sacr…Follow the podcast:
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Seasons of War | Dennis A. Wright | March 2005
The examples of faithful servicemen can help us be prepared in these last days. God will establish His Church by our hands. Click here to see the speech page.
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Be Still, and Know God | Erin D. Maughan | August 2009
Instead of stressing or blaming, sometimes it is best to “be still,” become humble, and put your trust in God, believing that all is well. Click here to see the speech page.
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Strength in Adversity | Harold G. Hillam | June 1996
As you pass through trials, remember that the Lord is eagerly standing by and waiting to provide you with strength in your adversities. Click here to see the speech page.
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Carry On! | Janet B. Bradford | August 2011
Good and bad are part of life. We can carry on by being instruments in the Lord’s hands and drawing strength from hymns. Click here to access the speech page.
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Healing = Courage + Action + Grace | Jonathan G. Sandberg | January 2014
The healing process can be painful and difficult, but having courage to act and Christ’s grace makes it possible. Click here to access the speech page.
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Tenacity | David F. Evans | November 2014
Tenacity is persistence, perseverance, and determination. Be tenacious in all good things and be tenacious when trials come. Click here to access the speech page.
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Why Mountains? | Michael A. Dunn | October 2019
While hiking in the Grand Tetons, Michael Dunn learned how climbing mountains—both literal and metaphorical—helps us develop strength, courage, and faith. Click here to view the speech page.
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The Nobility of Failure | R. Lanier Britsch | June 1999
R. Lanier Britsch uses stories of past missionaries' experiences to honor their faithfulness and to define eternal success. Click here to read the full speech.
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To the Lonely and Misunderstood | Richard G. Scott | August 1982
Life may seem unfair and unsatisfactory to the lonely and misunderstood, but purpose can be found through faith, repentance, obedience, and service. Click here to view the speech page.
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Carry Your Cross | Marvin J. Ashton | May 1987
Marvin J. Ashton's message is take up your cross. Take yourself the way you are and lift yourself in the direction of the better. Click here to view the speech page.
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