When viewed from the perspective of eternity, this life is only a brief moment. In that moment, we are being tried, tested, proved, and taught by our Father in Heaven. Will we be faithful to Him? Click here to see the speech page.

When viewed from the perspective of eternity, this life is only a brief moment. In that moment, we are being tried, tested, proved, and taught by our Father in Heaven. Will we be faithful to Him? <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/joseph-fielding-smith/tried-tested-proved/">Click here</a> to see 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

We Are Here to Be Tried, Tested, Proved | Joseph Fielding Smith | October 1961

The doctrine of Christ is simple, yet beautiful. Faith, repentance, ordinances, and the Holy Ghost should be part of our daily lives. Access the speech page here.

The doctrine of Christ is simple, yet beautiful. Faith, repentance, ordinances, and the Holy Ghost should be part of our daily lives. Access the speech page <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/douglas-d-holmes/doctrine-christ-daily-walk/">here</a>.

The doctrine of Christ is simple, yet beautiful. Faith, repentance, ordinances, and the Holy Ghost should be part of our daily lives.

The Doctrine of Christ: Our Daily Walk | Douglas D. Holmes | January 2017

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

let-us-run-with-patience-the-race-that-is-set-before-us

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.

We Are Here to Be Tried, Tested, Proved | Joseph Fielding Smith | October 1961

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