BYU Speeches A Bonfire of Faith | Hal R. Boyd | May 2025
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May 7, 2025 Hal R. Boyd, Chief of Staff to the President of BYU, passionately discusses the vital role of maintaining a bonfire of faith through repentance, service, and charity. He draws a compelling comparison between BYU’s unique spiritual identity and secular institutions, emphasizing the importance of embodying spiritual light. Listeners are inspired by anecdotes of personal growth through challenges, highlighting the balance between faith and reason. Ultimately, Boyd calls for a commitment to charity and truth, urging everyone to embrace their divine identities.
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How Hal Met His Wife
- Hal R. Boyd met his wife Holly at BYU when he offered to help her carry a large sign.
- After some initial refusal, the sign slipped, and she accepted his help, which sparked their relationship.
Bridging Reason and Revelation
- BYU synthesizes revelation and reason, proving they can coexist in academia.
- Conflict arises only from incomplete knowledge of either science or religion.
Take Leaps of Faith
- When facing hard decisions, take a leap of faith like climbing a ledge with no safe way back.
- Trust Jesus Christ and his example of unwavering faith in God’s plan.