Overcoming Adversity
Life is hard. We all face troubles, trials, and temptations, but learning how to turn to God in our time of need can make all the difference. In this podcast, you’ll hear the personal stories and sacred experiences of speakers who have journeyed through adversity and emerged with a closer relationship to Christ. Tune in to find the advice and perspective you need to overcome your trials.
Latest episodes
Apr 30, 2021 • 26min
Experiment and Experience | Jennifer B. Nielson, Mar 2015
Life experience enables us to grow, gain truth, and become more Christlike. Access the speech page here.Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.htmlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 16, 2021 • 27min
What Shall We Do Then? | Marvin J. Ashton, Jan 1975
When the challenges of life inevitably come for us, what shall we do then? As we go through the rest of our lives, now is the time for decision making. Access the speech page here.Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.htmlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 9, 2021 • 28min
Becoming and Overcoming | Carol Wilkinson, Mar 2009
Carol Wilkinson teaches listeners how to overcome the adversities of life as she shares personal experiences from her own life.Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.htmlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 2, 2021 • 16min
Thanks for the Things that Count | W. Rolfe Kerr, Nov 1980
W. Rolfe Kerr encourages us to take a moment to express gratitude for the things that count in life, especially our friends, our freedoms, and our families. Access the speech page here.Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.htmlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 26, 2021 • 36min
Endurance | Robert K. Conlee, May 1995
Robert K. Conlee elaborates on endurance, a principle of the gospel of Christ. Endurance involves drawing closer to God in difficult times. Access the speech page here.Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.htmlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 19, 2021 • 29min
Overcoming Discouragement | Rex E. and Janet G. Lee, Sep 1994
President and Sister Lee share some of their personal stories of discouragement - and the ways they learned to overcome it. Access the speech page here.Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.htmlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 12, 2021 • 34min
Rely Upon the Lord | Cinzia Donatelli Noble, May 2000
We can rely on and trust the Lord. He never forgets any of us or any of our needs. Access the speech page.Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.htmlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 8, 2021 • 36min
Opportunities: Faith, Opposition, and Friends | Sally M. Todd, July 1997
Sally M. Todd relays the importance of having faith to take opportunities, of looking at opposition clearly, and of using available resources. Access the speech page here.Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.htmlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 26, 2021 • 28min
Godliness with Contentment | Mary Ellen Edmunds, Nov 1995
Much of our happiness depends not on what we have, but on our gratitude for it. Contentment is not complacency. It is a gift that brings lasting joy. Access the speech page here.Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.htmlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 19, 2021 • 30min
Improving Our Prayers | Joseph B. Wirthlin, Jan 2003
We can develop a closer relationship with God by improving our prayers. All we must do is come before Him with a broken heart and contrite spirit. Access the speech page here.Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.htmlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
