Classic BYU Speeches

To build a foundation of spiritual stability, build it on Christ through obeying, heeding counsel and learning, and serving others. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Relief Society General President Barbara B. Smith shares how students can use their education to better themselves and better the world. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your flight in life is like an astronaut's journey—you need to pay careful attention to your instruments, and keep your sight fixed on your destination. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We can learn from the Donner party's failed trek West and glean principles to help us on our eternal journey back to Heavenly Father. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joseph’s story of dreams, temptation, and courage is an inspiring example of trustworthiness, chastity, and faith in God’s promises. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just as airplanes are safer when flying above bad weather, so are we when we seek higher “flight levels” through obedience to the commandments. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Even our small choices have great consequences. By asking ourselves where they lead, we can avoid tragedy and attain eternal blessings. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To "get a life," we must use our agency to love God and serve others. Then, no matter our circumstance, we can say "Life can't get any better than this." Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sterling W. Sill, a member of the First Quorum of the Seventy of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, shares transformative insights on personal growth. He highlights the importance of mental and spiritual preparedness alongside physical sustenance, emphasizing the role of books in combating intellectual famine. Anecdotes, including a jockey's poetic inspiration, illustrate how literature fosters courage and resilience. Sill also connects the exhilaration of flight with spiritual aspirations, urging listeners to embrace their divine potential.

Ezra Taft Benson, a prominent member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in 1977, shares his insights on the spiritual dimensions of American history. He critiques secular views, emphasizing divine guidance in the nation’s founding and the moral integrity of figures like George Washington. Benson argues for honoring the legacy of the Founding Fathers amid modern criticisms, urging a balance between faith and historical understanding. He also discusses the prophetic significance revealed through Joseph Smith, stressing the importance of national pride and divine purpose in America.