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.
Episodes
Mentioned books
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.
Apr 24, 2025 • 32min
“Enter to Learn, Go Forth to Serve” | Vai Sikahema | October 2004
Sportscasting icon and former BYU football star Vai Sikahema talks about how the Lord prepares and uses our talents and experience to bless others. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 17, 2025 • 28min
Scholarship and the Gospel | Daniel C. Peterson | August 1999
Daniel C. Peterson discusses gospel scholarship, like the work of the Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies (FARMS). Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 10, 2025 • 31min
Archaeology, Relics, and Book of Mormon Belief | John E. Clark | May 2004
The Book of Mormon is a testament of Christ and an ancient record. Dr. Clark shares the relationship between archaeology and this book. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 3, 2025 • 36min
Language: A Miraculous Gift | Randall L. Jones | March 1998
Language is a powerful and wonderful tool that our Heavenly Father gave to us, so we must choose to use it wisely. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 27, 2025 • 29min
Look for the Light | Ellen S. Knell | July 2024
While we may not have instant pillar-of-light experiences, many rays of light fill our lives, and as we gather them, our testimonies grow. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 20, 2025 • 37min
26 Years to Pluto | Alan Stern | January 2020
With only one shot at success, Alan Stern's team pulled off the New Horizons mission to Pluto. What they learned about the solar system is larger than life. Click here to see the speech page. This forum address was given in January 2020.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 13, 2025 • 40min
Becoming a Disciple-Leader | Kim B. Clark | July 2024
We can become disciple-leaders by understanding the soul, heart, and mind of leadership, which work together to bring real power to leaders. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
