By Study and By Faith
By Study and By Faith: BYU Speeches
Looking for examples of faith and scholarly knowledge working together for good? This weekly podcast showcases BYU devotionals and forums that blend reason and science with faith, university disciplines with discipleship, and the scholarly with the sacred. Expand your mind while strengthening your spirit by listening to these unique speeches.
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Mar 26, 2026 • 31min
Depending on the Lord: Gospel Insights from a Musician | C. Raymond Smith | June 2009
The story of a lifetime of service in the Church and as a musician teach us that we are completely dependent on the Lord for our success. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 19, 2026 • 33min
Lessons from the Potter and the Clay | Camille Fronk | Mar 1995
If we allow ourselves to be molded by His loving hands, Heavenly Father will be our Potter. He can make more of us than we can dream. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 12, 2026 • 40min
Shakespeare and the Gospel | Arthur Henry King | March 1981
Arthur Henry King points to classic passages of Shakespeare's work to show that Shakespeare and the gospel share some important themes in common. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 19, 2026 • 27min
“The Lord Looketh on the Heart” | Michael D. Brown | March 2015
We should assess our spiritual hearts to ensure that they are pure, soft, grateful, and obedient. We should be of one heart with others. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 12, 2026 • 25min
Discerning the Will of the Lord for Me | LaNae Valentine | June 2004
Lanae Valentine teaches strategies that improve our ability to discern the will of the Lord. He is eager to answer us if we will listen. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 5, 2026 • 27min
Ordinary Lives, Extraordinary Miracles | Lawrence P. Vincent | November 2003
There are six principles that can dramatically affect the outcome of our lives and bring us many wonderful blessings and miracles. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 29, 2026 • 41min
Why the Civil War Still Matters Today | James M. McPherson | November 2011
Civil War historian James McPherson details pivotal historic events that show how and why the Civil War still matters today. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 22, 2026 • 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 see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 15, 2026 • 29min
Harry Potter and the Five Gospel Truths | Brigitte C. Madrian | October 2019
Brigitte Madrian speaks of five gospel truths that have been reinforced to her when exploring the wizarding world of Harry Potter. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 8, 2026 • 39min
America's Upswing | Shaylyn Romney Garrett | March 2023
Many Americans worry about our country's future, but change is possible. History shows us what we can do to get America back on an upswing. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
