Overcoming Adversity
BYU Speeches
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.
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Mar 1, 2023 • 42min
Gifts of the Spirit | Robert D. Hales | August 1993
There are many gifts of the spirit. To qualify for their blessings, we must each strive to gain wisdom and live worthy of the Holy Ghost. Click here to view the speech. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.htmlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 3, 2023 • 20min
Successfully Failing: Pursuing Our Quest for Perfection | Kevin J. Worthen | January 2015
Failure is an essential part of our quest for perfection. By trusting in God and in the Atonement, we can turn our failures into successes. Click here to view the speech.Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.htmlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 1, 2022 • 31min
Hard Sayings and Safe Spaces: Making Room for Struggle as Well as Faith | Eric D. Huntsman | August 2018
Eric D. Huntsman explains how "hard sayings," which can undeniably be a source of struggle in our lives, can also serve to deepen and strengthen our faith. Click here to view the speech.Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.htmlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 1, 2022 • 23min
Learning the Healer's Art | Elaine S. Marshall | October 2002
Elaine S. Marshall shares some insights she has gleaned about physical and spiritual healing and what it means to have the "healer's art." Click here to view the speech.Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.htmlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 1, 2022 • 33min
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.Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.htmlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 1, 2022 • 27min
What Happens When Life Gets One Degree Colder? | Dallan R. Moody | March 2012
What should we do when our situation seems hopeless? If we have faith, courage, hope, and trust, God will bless us and miracles will occur in our lives. Click here to view the speech.Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.htmlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 1, 2022 • 26min
“Never Take No Cutoffs” or “You Have Nothing to Fear from the Journey” | Elaine L. Jack | November 1993
We can learn from the mistakes of the Donner party's failed trek West and glean principles that assist us on our eternal journey back to Heavenly Father. Click here to view the speech. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.htmlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 1, 2022 • 27min
It’s No Fun Being Poor | Marvin J. Ashton | March 1982
When money becomes our god, we are poor. One of life’s great lessons is to teach us that what we do with what we have is more important than what we have. Click here to view the speech. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.htmlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 1, 2022 • 36min
The Inconvenient Messiah | Jeffrey R. and Patricia T. Holland | February 1982
Christ overcame temptation for appetite, glory, and wealth. He did not have a price. His way was inconvenient, and ours will be too if we truly follow Him. Click here to view the speech.Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.htmlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 1, 2022 • 36min
Elements of Happiness | Donald N. Wright | June 2000
The gospel in our lives gives us as Saints the most reason to be happy with our lives even during difficult times. Click here to view the speech.Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.htmlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
