BYU Speeches

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 [https://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 [https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/gerrit-w-gong/an-ear-to-wisdom-a-heart-to-understanding/]. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://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. [https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/amy-t-jex/doin-the-plan-trusting-in-gods-love-and-help/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://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. [https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/paul-w-lambert/faith-and-flourishing-in-your-life-and-work/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://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 [https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/sherami-l-jara/fear-not-little-flock/]. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.