Classic BYU Speeches
BYU Speeches
Stuck in a spiritual rut? Listen to this weekly podcast from BYU Speeches to hear tried-and-true messages from decades past. Find old favorites and discover hidden gems from the BYU Speeches archive with these well-loved talks from apostles, prophets, professors, and professionals. These messages of faith, hope, and other holy principles are sure to lift and inspire you.
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Nov 26, 2025 • 36min
Learning to Live Simply | Matthew Cowley | June 1953
Learn to live the simple life through faith, repentance, covenants, and giving. Find true happiness in the simple principles of the gospel. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 19, 2025 • 16min
Be Renewed in the Spirit of your Mind | Patricia T. Holland | September 1988
We can't fight our external battles by waging internal wars. Positive thinking must continually renew our mind—we must be our own best friend. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 12, 2025 • 42min
“Another Testament of Jesus Christ” | Dallin H. Oaks | June 1993
The Book of Mormon must not be neglected. Its testimony of the Savior Jesus Christ ought to be the center or our faith. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 5, 2025 • 23min
We Believe in Prophecy | LeGrand Richards | November 1978
We believe in the gift of prophecy. We see today the fulfillment of prophecies from long ago, and they give us faith to follow our living prophets now. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 29, 2025 • 30min
Faith and Families | Russell M. Nelson | February 2005
Marriage and the choice to raise children require increasing faith, but the mortal and eternal blessings of families are well worth it. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 22, 2025 • 28min
“Lean Not unto Thine Own Understanding” | Gary E. Stevenson | January 2014
Get true understanding as you study, pray, and serve. Such understanding comes as you trust in the Lord, rather than yourself. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 15, 2025 • 36min
Fourteen Fundamentals in Following the Prophet | Ezra Taft Benson | February 1980
We can show our devotion to the Lord as we follow counsel given through His servant, the prophet. We will be blessed as we heed this counsel. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 8, 2025 • 42min
A Good Name – A Priceless Possession | Sharon G. Samuelson | September 2004
This devotional explores the power of names and taking upon ourselves the name of Christ through faithful living and personal integrity. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 1, 2025 • 40min
“Thy Mind, O Man, Must Stretch” | John W. Welch | May 2011
The BYU Mission Statement is examined. In order to have a lifetime of learning, all must stretch their minds and abilities. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 24, 2025 • 40min
Kings and Queens, Priests and Priestesses | Spencer W. Kimball | February 1966
In this enlightening discussion, Spencer W. Kimball, a prominent leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, explores the potential within each individual to become 'kings and queens.' He contrasts the lives of three boys from different backgrounds, emphasizing the importance of choices and covenant living for eternal kingship. Kimball provides practical advice for youth about faithfulness, including marrying in the temple and prioritizing spiritual commitments over worldly distractions, challenging listeners to embrace their divine heritage.
