
By Study and By Faith
Looking for examples of faith and scholarly knowledge working together for good? This weekly podcast showcases BYU devotionals and forums that blend reason and science with faith, university disciplines with discipleship, and the scholarly with the sacred. Expand your mind while strengthening your spirit by listening to these unique speeches.
Latest episodes

Jul 3, 2025 • 13min
Knowing When to Persevere and When to Change Direction | Janet G. Lee | January 1992
When the plan we have in mind doesn't seem to be working out, God will tell us when to persevere and when to change direction. He has a plan. Click here to view the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 26, 2025 • 16min
Be Renewed in the Spirit of your Mind | Patricia T. Holland |
We can't fight our external battles by waging internal wars. Our mind must be continually renewed by positive thinking—we must be our own best friend. Click here to view the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 19, 2025 • 29min
When the Humanities Become the World | Scott. M. Sprenger
Dr. Sprenger discusses the decline of humanities students and encourages all to remember the important effect of the humanities in business. Click here to view the full speech.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 12, 2025 • 37min
Discovering the Riddles of the Universe One Calorie at a Time | Juliana Boerio-Goates | February 2006
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Jun 5, 2025 • 33min
Take upon Yourself the Whole Armor of God | LaVell Edwards | April 2001
Former BYU football head coach LaVell Edwards counsels us to put on the armor of God, which protects us and gives us an eternal perspective. Click here to view the full speech.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 29, 2025 • 45min
The Constitution and the Restoration | Rex E. Lee | January 1991
President Lee unfolds the story and attributes of the U.S. Constitution and its significance for Latter-day Saints seeking to be good citizens. Click here to view the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 22, 2025 • 50min
Dealing with the Dangers of Success | Clayton Christensen | July 2003
Clayton Christensen teaches about the dangers of success through the historic pattern of disruptive innovations that caused successful companies to stumble. Click here to view the full speech.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 15, 2025 • 29min
"Therefore Ye Are No More Strangers and Foreigners" | William G. Eggington | November 2011
As we learn to truly respect and love others for their cultural differences, we will see miracles in their lives and ours. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 8, 2025 • 37min
History: A Journey of Discovery | Carol Cornwall Madsen | September 1998
History connects us and teaches us—especially when we uncover the overlooked stories of women whose faith and resilience shaped our heritage. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 1, 2025 • 35min
Mayflower: A Story of Courage, Community, and War | Nathaniel Philbrick | November 2007
Award-winning author Nathaniel Philbrick discusses some of the often untold sides to the story of the Mayflower. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.