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Overcoming Adversity

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Jun 23, 2025 • 33min

The Wind Beneath Your Wings | Dieter F. Uchtdorf | November 2003

At times we will go through trials and need to be lifted up. Control, attitude, and faith in God's power will create wind beneath our wings. Click here to see the speech page.Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.htmlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jun 9, 2025 • 10min

Which Way Are You Swimming? | Peggy S. Worthen | September 2015

When life gets tough, do we have the courage and faith to rely on the Lord and “just keep swimming”—even if it means swimming upstream? Click here to see the speech page.Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.htmlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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May 26, 2025 • 33min

We Are Here to Be Tried, Tested, Proved | Joseph Fielding Smith | October 1961

When viewed from the perspective of eternity, this life is only a brief moment. In that moment, we are being tried, tested, proved, and taught by our Father in Heaven. Will we be faithful to Him? Click here to see the speech page.Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.htmlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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May 12, 2025 • 34min

Inertia, Entropy, and Good Cheer | Geoffrey J. Germane | June 1995

The physical principles of inertia and entropy are strikingly relevant to our spiritual lives, as is the admonition to “be of good cheer.” Click here to see the speech page.Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.htmlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Apr 28, 2025 • 28min

How to Be Happy Now—and Forever | Jean B. Bingham | December 2019

With the eternal perspective of the gospel as our guide in this life, we can learn how to be truly happy now—and forever. Click here to see the speech page.Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.htmlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Apr 14, 2025 • 55min

If Thou Endure Well | Neal A. Maxwell | December 1984

None of us can be immune from life‘s trials. But if we learn to endure our struggles well, they will be turned into blessings in eternity. Click here to see the speech page.Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.htmlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mar 31, 2025 • 39min

“A More Excellent Hope” | Russell M. Nelson | January 1995

We yearn for hope not just in this life but for eternity. Our hope is bolstered by understanding faith and charity, the pure love of Christ. Click here to see the speech page.Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.htmlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mar 17, 2025 • 36min

“Could We Have Supposed?” | Jack N. Gerard | March 2020

The Lord directs our lives in ways that we could not have supposed, and we can see this in our personal experiences and in the scriptures. Click here to see the speech page.Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.htmlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mar 3, 2025 • 22min

Persistence, Patience, and Posies | Patricia Ravert | July 2012

Our plans and goals may change or be difficult to reach, but if we are persistent and patient, we can find joy and progress. Click here to see the speech page.Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.htmlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Feb 17, 2025 • 25min

“My Life Is a Gift; My Life Has a Plan” | Michelle Marchant | April 2013

Have you ever wondered about God's plan for your life? His promises are sure, even when you cannot fully see His complete design. Click here to see the speech page.Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.htmlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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