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.

Tenacity is persistence, perseverance, and determination. Be tenacious in all good things and be tenacious when trials come. <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/david-f-evans/tenacity/">Click here</a> to access the speech page.

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

Tenacity | David F. Evans | November 2014

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.

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

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In the race of life, we can be strengthened by repenting continually, anticipating adversity, cleaving to covenants, and enduring to the end. Click here to see the speech page.

In the race of life, we can be strengthened by repenting continually, anticipating adversity, cleaving to covenants, and enduring to the end. <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/brad-owens/let-us-run-with-patience-the-race-that-is-set-before-us/">Click here</a> to see the speech page.

“Let Us Run with Patience the Race That Is Set Before Us” | Bradley P. Owens | June 2024

Jon M. Huntsman Sr. speaks of the need to be optimistic and of how following the gospel of Jesus Christ will lead us to happiness. Click here to see the speech page. 

Jon M. Huntsman Sr. speaks of the need to be optimistic and of how following the gospel of Jesus Christ will lead us to happiness.&nbsp;<a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/jon-m-huntsman-sr/god-put-us-fail/">Click here</a> to see the speech page.&nbsp;

Tenacity | David F. Evans | November 2014

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