BYU Speeches

No matter how advanced [the world] becomes, do not let it dim your light. It will never replace the love you give, the faith you exercise, or the light you carry within you as a child of God. Arlene P. Sewell, portfolio director of artificial intelligence for the BYU Office of Information Technology, delivered this devotional address on May 12, 2026. You can access the full talk here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We do not have to wait until every challenge arrives before choosing where we stand.  We can decide now to pray, to repent, to keep covenants, to forgive, to worship, to be honest, to serve, and to make our homes places where the Lord is welcome. Brian W. Radford, vice president of BYU Office of Information Technology and chief information officer for the Church Educational System, delivered this devotional address on May 5, 2026. You can access the full talk here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As you stay true to your covenants, keep your foundation in Christ, and serve in ways big and small, your light will shine brighter and brighter in a world that needs illumination. C. Shane Reese, President of Brigham Young University, delivered this commencement address on April 23, 2026. You can access the full talk here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is something transformative that happens when we are invited to keep our commitments and give up something we really like for the opportunity to be part of something greater. Trevor Wilson, director and associate dean of Student-Athletes of the BYU Built4Life Center, delivered this devotional address on April 7, 2026. You can access the full talk here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May we embrace each day as our beloved Savior taught and exemplified, with a love for God and a love for our neighbor. Sean R. Dixon, Second Counselor in the Young Men General Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on March 17, 2025. You can access the full talk here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Slowing helps us uncover who we really are under all the worldly influences that sometimes permeate our minds and hearts and focus on our Savior Jesus Christ, who is mighty to save. Shayla Bott, Associate Dean of Faculty and the Chair of the Department of Dance at Brigham Young University, delivered this devotional address on March 10, 2026. You can access the full talk here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As technology continuously advances, it is crucial to become and remain rooted in the principles and truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Quentin L. Cook, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on March 3, 2026. You can access the full talk here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whatever those doubts, the way to overcome them is to get closer to our Savior Jesus Christ. Again and again, He has taught us that He is the way. Dallin H. Oaks, President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on February 10, 2026. You can access the full talk here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are the good endeavors of your life connected to Christ so you can experience the simplicity and abundance found only in Him? Steven D. Shumway, General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on February 3, 2026. You can access the talk here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

By grounding our faith and values in the gospel of Jesus Christ, we gain a shared moral foundation that allows science to be understood not as a divider, but as a gift we explore together. Francis S. Collins, a renowned physician-scientist, delivered this forum address on January 27, 2026. You can access the full talk here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our personal wilderness, we can turn to Jesus Christ to find our purpose. The Book of Mormon is the most powerful testament of this path. Matthew S. Holland, General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on January 20, 2026. You can access the full talk here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

By trusting in God’s plan, following the covenant path, and praying consistently, we can be guided to eternal life through our Heavenly GPS.  Wendy W. Reese, wife of BYU president C. Shane Reese, delivered this devotional address on January 13, 2026. You can access the full talk here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We can learn about prophetic urgency and becoming true disciples through the lives and teachings of Jeffrey R. Holland and Dallin H. Oaks. C. Shane Reese, president of Brigham Young University, delivered this devotional address on January 13, 2026. You can access the full talk here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Revelation from God is uniquely and individually prepared for us. We must learn how to hear the Spirit and discern promptings from the Lord. John A. McCune, General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on December 9, 2025. You can access the full talk here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jesus’ condescension, His willingness to live in this fallen world and show us the meaning of His gospel in day-to-day life, is truly an act of genuine love. D. Todd Christofferson, Second Counselor in the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on December 2, 2025. You can access the full talk here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we desire to follow Jesus Christ and align our will with Heavenly Father, our spirits are strengthened and we receive eternal blessings. B. Corey Cuvelier, a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on November 11, 2025. You can access the talk here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Choose Jesus Christ to be your Rock whom you will anchor yourself to by covenant—then climb and ascend by Him, with Him, and through Him. Edward B. Rowe, a General Authority Seventy of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on November 4, 2025. You can access the talk here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Falling birth rates show loss of faith and purpose. Restoring belief in children’s divine worth renews families, culture, and community life. Catherine Ruth Pakaluk, faculty at the Busch School of Business in Catholic University and founder of the Political Economy academic area, delivered this forum address on October 28, 2025. You can access the talk here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Faith, learning, and divine love unite at BYU to show how God guides our education, purpose, and spiritual growth. Michael L. Roberts, managing director of BYU Alumni and External Relations, delivered this devotional address on October 21, 2025. You can access the full talk here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jesus Christ loves His children in Provo, in Nairobi, in Manila, and in Kampala. He is gathering Israel on both sides of the veil. Jane Clayson Johnson, Emmy Award-winning journalist, delivered this forum address on September 30, 2025. You can access the full talk here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Family Proclamation teaches of the Creator and our eternal destiny. The family is ordained of God, and happiness is found in Christ. Ronald A. Rasband, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on September 23, 2025. You can access the talk here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In dark times, Christ’s light brings peace and hope. Choose love over contention, share your gifts, and become a beacon of light to others. C. Shane Reese, president of Brigham Young University, delivered this devotional address on September 16, 2025. You can access the talk here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Becoming students of BYU means building on a heritage of faith, service, and discipleship, inspired by women and men who put Christ first. Wife of President Reese, President of Brigham Young University. You can access the talk here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The revelations of the Restoration contain the master concepts for all of our disciplines. Justin Collings, BYU academic vice president, delivered this address in the faculty session of university conference on August 25, 2025. You can access the full talk here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BYU must be deliberate in its divine mission, amplifying prophets’ counsel and preparing disciples for the Lord’s return. Clark G. Gilbert, commissioner of education and a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this BYU university conference address on August 25, 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jesus Christ atones. He redeems. He restores not only what was, but what can be. Gerrit W. Gong, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this BYU Education Week address on August 19, 2025. You can access the full talk here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Doin’ the Plan” means choosing to do right and trusting God's love. Agency, repentance, and divine help lead us to our eternal potential. Amy T. Jex, associate teaching professor in the BYU Department of Dance, delivered this devotional address on August 5, 2025. You can access the talk here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Research shows faith and religious engagement are society‘s greatest strengths in solving social division, loneliness, and virtue decline. Paul W. Lambert, religion initiative director at the Wheatley Institute, delivered this forum address on July 29, 2025. You can access the talk here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Faith is not the absence of sorrow, sadness, struggle, or pain. They often coexist. Sherami L. Jara, assistant dean in the College of Humanities and director of the Liberal Arts Advisement and Careers Center, delivered this devotional address on July 15, 2025. You can access the full talk here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We will make mistakes throughout all our life; we won’t be good enough on our own. But our Savior ensured that we can repent of those mistakes, over and over, improving and progressing. Brennan C. Platt, professor of economics at BYU, delivered this devotional address on July 8, 2025. You can access the full talk here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Find stability in life's wobble moments by remembering your divine identity, dialoguing with God, and trusting His plan for you. Dawan L. Coombs, associate professor of English at BYU, delivered this devotional address on July 1, 2025. You can access the talk here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At BYU, students unite faith and discipleship with academic excellence. Embracing this double heritage builds strong foundations to serve. William W. Clayton, professor and associate dean at BYU’s J. Reuben Clark Law School, delivered this devotional address on June 24, 2025. You can access the talk here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Go to Christ’s light. Let His word, His mercy, and His house fill you with His light. Then share His light by giving, forgiving, and loving. Richard M. Houseman, dean of Continuing Education at BYU, delivered this devotional address on June 10, 2025. You can access the full talk here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Once aware of noise’s ability to dull, disrupt, distract, and debilitate, we become more intentional about our environment. Like active noise reduction, this intentionality may require us to introduce other sound sources to counteract the noise.  Kent L. Gee, recipient of BYU’s most prestigious faculty honor—the Karl G. Maeser Distinguished Faculty Lecturer Award—delivered this forum on June 3, 2025, in recognition of this outstanding achievement. He is chair of the Department of Physics and Astronomy. You can access the full talk here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New insights come as we revisit our life chapters. As we do, we can invite the Master Teacher to become the author and finisher of our story. Sarah K. Clark, dean of the McKay School of Education at BYU, delivered this devotional address on May 20, 2025. You can access the talk here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Through consistent patterning, we can increase our ability to feel God’s love. He desires to include us in His work of salvation. Salani L. Pita, analyst in the financial services department at BYU, delivered this devotional address on May 13, 2025. You can access the talk here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are responsible for keeping the bonfire of faith alive within our academic institution through repentance, service, and charity. Hal R. Boyd, chief of staff to the president of BYU, delivered this devotional address on May 6, 2025. You can access the full talk here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Judge Wallace shares that we will have successful lives if we prioritize our families and church service above our other pursuits. J. Clifford Wallace, senior judge and chief judge emeritus of the United States Court of Appeals, received an honorary doctorate when this BYU commencement address was given on April 24, 2025. You can access the talk here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Even as students leave BYU, they are called upon to simultaneously maintain spiritual integrity and be a light to the world. Clark G. Gilbert, commissioner of the Church Educational System, delivered this commencement address on April 24, 2025. You can access the talk here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christ's sacrifice teaches us to embrace both sorrow and joy and seek a higher perspective through daily connection with Him. Dieter F. Uchtdorf, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on April 15, 2025. You can access the talk here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heavenly Father is a part of our lives. Morning and evening prayers, journal writing, and patriarchal blessings can help us see His hand. Teresa Bell, faculty member of the Department of German and Russian at BYU, delivered this devotional address on April 1, 2025. You can access the talk here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How does the “abider advantage” help many to excel in school? Religion complements education with discipline, structure, and support. Ilana M. Horwitz, assistant professor of Jewish studies and sociology at Tulane University, delivered this forum address on March 25, 2025. You can access the talk here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Go forth with courage, trusting in God’s plan. Work with your heart, mind, and strength. And build, knowing that God is also building you. Gabriel W. Reid, second counselor in the Sunday School general presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on March 18, 2025. You can access the talk here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

God has a plan for you. Coach Sitake shares that there is divine design even in adversity; God loves you and has blessings in store. Kalani Sitake, head football coach at BYU, delivered this devotional address on March 11, 2025. You can access the full talk here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Faith in Christ and miracles may seem foolish, but being “fools for Christ” shows that the impossible becomes possible through His Atonement. Michael A. Dunn, a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on March 4, 2025. You can access the talk here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Institutions should be formative not performative, providing structure and purpose. Strengthening them will combat America's social crisis. Yuval Levin, editor of National Affairs and director of social, cultural, and constitutional studies at the American Enterprise Institute delivered this forum address on February 25, 2025. You can access the talk here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Connecting all we do to our love for the Savior and basing our “why” in that love will help us understand what it means to be His disciple. Ricardo P. Giménez, a General Authority Seventy, delivered this devotional address on February 11, 2025. You can access the talk here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our challenges all look different, but Jesus Christ is always the answer. He will heal and strengthen us and help us overcome the world. Kevin R. Duncan, a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on February 4, 2025. You can access the full talk here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we study the Constitution and spend time reading, we can cultivate virtue and learn what the Founders meant by the “pursuit of happiness.” Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, delivered this forum address on January 28, 2025. You can access the full talk here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wave flags of discipleship! Proudly carry the banners of peacemaker, understanding, the restoration, and engagement. Gary E. Stevenson, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on January 21, 2025. You can access the talk here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.