BYU Speeches

Michelle H. Bennett, assistant vice president of information technology, discusses finding belonging at BYU, achieving mastery through practice and spiritual progression, embracing vulnerability and the power of prayer, and finding eternal joy through balancing secular and spiritual life in her inspirational talk.

C. Shane Reese, President of BYU, delivers commencement address urging graduates to be the 'sine qua non' in others' lives. He reflects on BYU's unique mission, shares a transformational journey, and inspires embracing faith and perseverance in becoming influential figures.

Grant J. Jensen, Dean of the College of Computational, Mathematical, and Physical Sciences, discusses the blessings of families from God. Topics include the Abrahamic covenant, divine blessings during persecution, life as an experiment of faith, and cherished family moments. Emphasis is placed on the importance of marriage, family bonds, and parenting.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.