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A spiritual boost, right at your fingertips. Speakers from all walks of life are invited to speak at BYU each Tuesday and share their experiences with the student body—and with you. Tune in for spiritual guidance, leadership tips, and more from highly acclaimed speakers striving to uplift and educate.

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A spiritual boost, right at your fingertips. Speakers from all walks of life are invited to speak at BYU each Tuesday and share their experiences with the student body—and with you. Tune in for spiritual guidance, leadership tips, and more from highly acclaimed speakers striving to uplift and educate.

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Jesus Christ, the Master Teacher | Sarah K. Clark | May 2025

5/21/2025
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.

Duration:00:36:10

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The Most Desirable Above All Things | Salani L. Pita | May 2025

5/15/2025
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.

Duration:00:26:19

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A Bonfire of Faith | Hal R. Boyd | May 2025

5/6/2025
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.

Duration:00:30:41

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A Question of Priorities | J. Clifford Wallace | April 2025

4/28/2025
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.

Duration:00:12:48

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A Light to the World: The Paradox of the BYU Graduate Student | Clark G. Gilbert | April 2025

4/25/2025
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.

Duration:00:17:16

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Joyfully Receive the Unexpected Messiah | Dieter F. Uchtdorf | 2025

4/15/2025
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.

Duration:00:28:14

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Teresa R. Bell | The Hand of God in Your Life | April 2025

4/2/2025
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.

Duration:00:29:26

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Religion’s Surprising Impact on Academic Success | Ilana M. Horwitz | March 2025

3/25/2025
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.

Duration:00:37:20

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“Go to Work and Build” | Gabriel W. Reid | March 2025

3/19/2025
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.

Duration:00:24:56

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Discovering God’s Plan for You | Kalani Sitake | March 2025

3/13/2025
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.

Duration:00:23:25

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“These Foolish Things” | Michael A. Dunn | March 2025

3/4/2025
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.

Duration:00:32:19

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Why Institutions Matter | Yuval Levin | 2025

2/26/2025
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.

Duration:00:21:38

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My “Why” Is My Love for the Savior | Ricardo P. Giménez | 2025

2/11/2025
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.

Duration:00:25:49

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Jesus Christ Is the Answer | Kevin R. Duncan | February 2025

2/4/2025
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.

Duration:00:26:13

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“The Pursuit of Happiness” | Jeffrey Rosen | January 2025

1/29/2025
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.

Duration:00:33:30

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Banners for Discipleship | Gary E. Stevenson | January 2025

1/22/2025
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.

Duration:00:32:18

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God Loves Underdogs | C. Shane Reese | January 2025

1/14/2025
With God’s grace we can overcome the impossible. We experience His grace—and more miracles—when we choose to be a miracle for someone else. C. Shane Reese, president of Brigham Young University, delivered this devotional address on January 14, 2025. You can access the talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:21:35

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Connections | Wendy Reese | January 2025

1/14/2025
We all need connections. When we center our connections on covenants with Jesus Christ, we and others will be strengthened. Wendy W. Reese, wife of BYU President C. Shane Reese, delivered this devotional address on January 14, 2025. You can access the talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:12:58

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Finding Peace Amidst Uncertainty | J. Anette Dennis | 2024

12/10/2024
Our covenant relationships with God can help us feel peace through the earthquakes of life. We can feel His love even when facing uncertainty. J. Anette Dennis, first counselor in the Relief Society general presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on December 10, 2024. You can access the talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:29:35

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Becoming God’s Peculiar Treasure | Perkins, Anthony D. | 2024

12/3/2024
We become God’s peculiar treasure by obeying His voice and keeping His covenants, including those in the temple endowment and marriage. Anthony D. Perkins, a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on December 3, 2024. You can access the talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:27:40