BYU Speeches A Sense of Prophetic Urgency | C. Shane Reese | January 2026
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Jan 14, 2026 C. Shane Reese, the president of Brigham Young University, delivers a passionate address focused on prophetic urgency and discipleship. He draws inspiration from church leaders Jeffrey R. Holland and Dallin H. Oaks, highlighting Holland's transformative experiences and call for deeper faith. Reese emphasizes Oaks' commitment to compassion, civility in discourse, and educational growth. He challenges students to fully engage with their faith, urging them to seek divine revelations and act upon prophetic teachings that require immediate attention.
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Ride Home That Changed A Life
- Jeffrey R. Holland gave a student named Matt a ride during a storm and urged him to believe God would work miracles for him.
- Holland repeated the blunt counsel: "You gotta believe, Matt," and later urged, "Don't give up, boy. Don't you quit."
Urgency After A Sacred Experience
- After a near-death experience, Jeffrey R. Holland returned with a renewed sense of prophetic urgency to hasten Christ's work.
- He emphasized praying more and testifying more as central charges from that experience.
We Are Not Going Back
- Jeffrey R. Holland recalled arriving at BYU in 1963 with little money and confidence and Pat Holland's fierce refusal to go home.
- His wife told him, "We are not going back," which anchored his resolve to press forward and trust God for better days.