BYU Speeches

Neil L. Andersen, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, shares insights on cultivating righteous desires through education. He emphasizes the vital connection between personal will and divine grace. By aligning our aspirations with God's will, we can experience profound spiritual growth. Andersen highlights the transformative power of the mind and the importance of keeping covenants, drawing inspiration from Jesus Christ's example in Gethsemane to encourage listeners on their spiritual journeys.

Darron M. Billeter, an associate professor of marketing at BYU, shares profound insights on accessing Christ's strength. He emphasizes how studying the Savior's teachings, embodying meekness, and serving others can lead to transformation. Personal anecdotes highlight his journey through career challenges, where he turned failure into gratitude. Billeter illustrates how prayer and guidance from the Holy Spirit enhance spiritual growth, urging listeners to deepen their faith through acts of service and continued learning.

Kim B. Clark, a professor at the Marriott School of Business, emphasizes the journey to becoming a disciple-leader by integrating soul, heart, and mind into effective leadership. He discusses the power of moral leadership, highlighting how integrity fosters trust and unity within teams. Clark introduces the LIV framework, focusing on love, inspiration, vitality, and expression as keys to nurturing a supportive environment. Additionally, he underscores the importance of covenant relationships in leadership, exemplified by Kathy Justy's impactful work in cancer research.

Tonya H. Fischio, assistant dean of communications for the College of Life Sciences, discusses integrating faith and scholarship, embracing divine identity, and recognizing divine guidance. Stories illustrate the impact of reflecting the light of Christ in academic pursuits and professional contexts at BYU.

Dean of undergraduate education, Richard A. Gill, delves into the covenantal journey of disciple-scholarship, emphasizing spiritual observations, divine guidance, embracing wonder in nature, building a covenant community, and integrating discipleship with scholarly pursuits.

Ellen S. Knell, associate director at the Center for Language Studies, talks about finding light in small spiritual experiences, her language learning journey, embracing incremental progress, finding comfort in grief, and the value of personal growth.

Kimberly O. Jenkins discusses finding healing light by recognizing miracles, putting in effort, and serving others. She shares stories of overcoming challenges in academia, infertility, and personal struggles during chemotherapy. Learn how to bring light and faith into life amid challenges and find inner peace and purpose.

Bradley P. Owens, a professor of business ethics, discusses the parallels between running a race and facing life's challenges with faith and resilience. He emphasizes the importance of staying true to one's path, finding strength in covenants, and drawing closer to Christ through temple worship.

AliceAnn Crandall, an associate professor of public health, delves into taking hold of Christ by overcoming fear, forming relationships, listening, using gifts, protecting children, and trusting God. She emphasizes making and keeping covenants to strengthen one's relationship with Christ.

Eric N. Jellen, a professor of genetics, discusses the spiritual significance of temples on Temple Hill, the pursuit of truth in various disciplines, and the genetic behaviors of alopolypoid crops like oats and quinoa. He emphasizes integrating faith into daily work, collaborative research at BYU, and the harmonious relationship between spiritual and scientific enlightenment.