Overcoming Adversity

BYU Speeches
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Nov 24, 2025 • 36min

Six Spiritual Lessons from the Natural World | Loreen Allphin | April 2023

We can weather the storms of life by turning to the natural world and applying the spiritual lessons we learn from God's creations. 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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Nov 10, 2025 • 35min

Enjoy Your Journey | Barbara W. Winder | March 1990

How do you confront seemingly impossible tasks? Everyone faces challenges, but without struggle we aren‘t able to appreciate life‘s goodness. 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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Oct 27, 2025 • 34min

Tragedy or Destiny? | Spencer W. Kimball | December 1955

Suffering, death, and tragedy are sometimes part of God's plan and sometimes the result of human agency. Trust Him instead of blaming 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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Oct 13, 2025 • 47min

Joseph Smith Lecture 4: Joseph Smith and Trials | Truman G. Madsen | August 1978

An account of Joseph Smith’s trials and the effects of the hardship on his family, his friends, his life, and his character. 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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Sep 29, 2025 • 57min

Acres of Diamonds | Vaughn J. Featherstone | February 1974

You have immense worth, and the Lord is laying up a marvelous treasure for you. Have patience, and you may find acres of diamonds right in your front yard. 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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Sep 15, 2025 • 34min

The Two Great Promises | L. Douglas Smoot | June 1994

The two great promises of the gospel are exaltation if we endure to the end and support in our trials if we trust the Lord. 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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Sep 1, 2025 • 22min

“When upon Life’s Billows”: Take a Friend | Beth Vaughan Cole | April 2008

Friendship is one of the greatest blessings we can have. Friends provide comfort and counsel and help us feel loved. 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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Aug 18, 2025 • 26min

“On Earth” | Wade J. Hollingshaus | July 2016

Wade J. Hollingshaus invites us to join him in engaging in the conditions of uncertainty that are a divinely designed part of what it means to be on earth. 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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Aug 4, 2025 • 32min

“In This Life I Shall Have Joy” (Moses 5:10) | Carrie Moore | April 2004

The Savior can transform any trial, hurt, or burden into greater testimony and deeper joy. We choose how we will respond our circumstances. 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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Jul 21, 2025 • 26min

Lehi’s Dream and You | Boyd K. Packer | January 2007

Just like in Lehi's dream, there will always be those who mock you for choosing different standards and goals. Don't let them ruin your commitment. 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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