By Study and By Faith
By Study and By Faith: BYU Speeches
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.
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Aug 14, 2025 • 17min
Uniting to Establish a Culture of Peace | Vishwanath D. Karad | April 2024
Through the examples of leaders such as Philosopher Saint Shri Dnyaneshwara and Joseph Smith, we learn that all humankind must be united. Click here to view the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 7, 2025 • 33min
Faith and Flourishing in Your Life and Work | Paul Lambert | July 2025
Research shows faith and religious engagement are society‘s greatest strengths in solving social division, loneliness, and virtue decline. Click here to view the full speech.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 31, 2025 • 20min
From Small Beginnings | J.W. Marriott Jr. | August 2012
J.W. Marriott teaches the secrets to his company's success. From their small beginnings to global success, humility and hard work have motivated them. Click here to view the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 24, 2025 • 36min
Six Spiritual Lessons from the Natural World | Loreen Allphin | April 2023
We can weather the storms of life by turning to the natural world and applying the spiritual lessons we learn from God's creations. Click here to view the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 17, 2025 • 35min
Seeing with New Eyes | Paul Alan Cox | October 1995
As we humble ourselves, following the Savior and the prophets, the Spirit can enlighten us and give us an eternal perspective in this life. Click here to view the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 10, 2025 • 31min
Becoming Men and Women of Principle | Adrian Van Mondfrans | June 1982
Adrian Van Mondfrans explains how to become men and women of principle. There are gospel formulas we can follow to become better. Click here to view the full speech.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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