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Apr 26, 2024 • 13min

Becoming Our Best BYU Self | Gerrit W. Gong | April 2024

Gerrit W. Gong encourages individuals to be their best BYU selves through faith and service. He reflects on memorable experiences at BYU, emphasizes personal development, and highlights the importance of nurturing faith and building communities of belonging.
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Apr 9, 2024 • 32min

Finding Direction in Uncertainty | Mary Davis | April 2024

BYU professor Mary Davis shares insights on navigating uncertainty with faith, drawing parallels from the stories of influential figures in science and nursing. She emphasizes the importance of trusting in divine guidance for academic success and personal resilience during challenging times, while also exploring the intersection of genetics, testimony in Christ, and self-compassion.
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Apr 3, 2024 • 29min

The Tree, the Fruit, and the Building | Rick Anderson | April 2024

BYU university librarian Rick Anderson discusses standing firm in faith, resisting societal pressures, and upholding religious truths. He emphasizes the importance of unwavering commitment to core principles and intellectual engagement with the gospel.
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Mar 21, 2024 • 32min

Rise to Your Divine Identity, Purpose, and Destiny | Brian K. Taylor | March 2024

Explore divine identity, purpose, and destiny in this podcast. From humorous basketball anecdotes to Joan of Arc's leadership, listeners learn about embracing their celestial heritage for eternal happiness. Personal stories of financial struggles and unwavering faith bring a message of hope and blessings.
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Mar 12, 2024 • 33min

Our Path to Lasting Personal Peace | Steven J. Hafen | March 2024

Exploring the transformative power of Christ's Atonement on our journey to lasting personal peace. Journey of adoption, faith, and divine guidance. Reflections on covenants and inner tranquility through embracing the Savior's Atonement. Emphasis on maintaining sacred covenants for spiritual connection and peace.
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Mar 5, 2024 • 29min

Stronger and Closer Connection to God Through Multiple Covenants | Dale G. Renlund | March 2024

Exploring the transformative impact of multiple non-negotiable covenants on building a strong connection with God, drawing parallels with managing risk factors for a heart attack. It discusses the teachings of President Russell M. Nelson on deepening one's relationship with God through covenants and emphasizes the importance of each covenant, particularly the endowment's five inseparable covenants. Prioritizing commitments and improving roles as spouses and parents are highlighted, symbolized by exercise bands shrinking to represent growing closer to God through faithful covenant-keeping.
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Feb 29, 2024 • 32min

The Value of Faith in Your Education: Reflections on My 60-Year Journey | Freeman Alphonsa Hrabowski III | February 2024

A forum address by Freeman Alphonsa Hrabowski III reflecting on his 60-year journey, including experiences with Martin Luther King Jr. and racial conflicts. He shares insights on faith, challenges in transitioning to a top-level academic environment, unity in adversity, and the transformative power of education and storytelling.
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Feb 13, 2024 • 29min

Can You Imagine? | Evan A. Schmutz | February 2024

A former general authority shares a personal story about President Oaks inspiring positive change. The importance of preparing to meet God through obedience and choosing the right path is emphasized. Scriptures are discussed as a tool for personal growth and faith in Christ. Temple blessings and covenants are highlighted for deepening one's connection with God. Encouragement is given to imagine the celestial city and the promises of God, like Abraham and Sarah's faith.
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Feb 7, 2024 • 31min

Magnifying Our Precious Gift of Time | Jan E. Newman | February 2024

Jan E. Newman, Second Counselor of the General Sunday School Presidency, discusses the influence of missionary service, the importance of taking steps forward with faith, the negative impact of social media, and the significance of making time for the Lord and seeking guidance in this thought-provoking podcast.
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Jan 24, 2024 • 30min

“Consider the Wondrous Works of God” (Job 37:14) | David A. Bednar | January 2024

David A. Bednar, Member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, explores the concept of work in God's plan and its relation to fulfilling responsibilities. He emphasizes the importance of work in spiritual growth and actively seeking God's blessings. Additionally, he shares a heartfelt testimony about God, Jesus Christ, and the Restoration of the Savior's gospel.

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