BYU Speeches

Lessons in Giving Gifts of Light | C. Shane Reese | 2025

Sep 17, 2025
C. Shane Reese, President of Brigham Young University, explores the transformative power of giving in challenging times. He emphasizes Christ as the ultimate gift of light, guiding listeners to choose love over contention. Reese shares insightful parables about gift-giving and personal anecdotes, illustrating how even small gestures can create profound connections. He encourages everyone to cultivate generosity and become beacons of light in their communities, fostering hope and peace through acts of kindness.
Ask episode
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
INSIGHT

Collective Light Amplifies Influence

  • Collective faith scales individual influence when many commit to Christ and service.
  • A large, united student body can flood the world with light far beyond one person's reach.
INSIGHT

Campus Faith Grows During BYU Years

  • BYU shows rising student faith in Jesus Christ and living prophets during their campus years.
  • Institutional growth in testimony amplifies the university's global alumni influence.
INSIGHT

Alumni Impact Across Society

  • BYU alumni serve across many professions and often take sacred roles in family and community life.
  • Educational influence extends into civic leadership, healthcare, and global service sectors.
Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode
Get the app