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
Jan 23, 2025 • 30min
Herpetology, Biodiversity, and Human Well-Being | Jack W. Sites | October 2002
Jack W. Sites discusses his research on reptiles and explains that we are stewards over the biodiversity of this planet. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 16, 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.
Jan 9, 2025 • 32min
Getting to Know China | Dallin H. Oaks | March 1991
God loves all His children. With patience, we will have opportunities to serve the people of China, and one day to share the gospel there. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 2, 2025 • 30min
Keys to Spiritual Growth—A Game Plan for Life | LaVell Edwards | June 1976
To make the most out of life, says BYU football coach LaVell Edwards, you need to have a game plan. Christlike living is the way to “win” eternal life. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 26, 2024 • 27min
The Church in the British Isles 1837-1987 | Gordon B. Hinckley | January 1987
Gordon B. Hinckley gives an inspiring history of the Church in the British Isles, from the Restoration to his own mission and on into the present. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 19, 2024 • 33min
Self-Flying Vehicles | Randal W. Beard | May 2018
Randal W. Beard discusses the advancements in technology that have made self-flying vehicles, once a sci-fi dream, a reality. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 12, 2024 • 37min
Lessons Learned from Listening to Others | W. Steve Albrecht | October 2001
Steve W. Albrecht shares how listening to others can protect us from becoming victims—or perpetrators—of fraud, whether financial or spiritual. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 5, 2024 • 48min
The Arts and the Spirit of the Lord | Boyd K. Packer | February 1976
Talent in music and the arts is a gift from God. Let us glorify God and invite the Spirit into our worship through reverent music and beautiful art. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 28, 2024 • 37min
Study, Faith, and the Book of Mormon | John W. Welch | May 1988
John W. Welch gives examples of different ways many scholars learn from the Book of Mormon by both methods of study and of faith. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 21, 2024 • 32min
Thinking Habits and Dispositions | Richard R. Sudweeks | July 2003
Our thinking habits and dispositions relate directly to our character; becoming aware of our thoughts gives us power to manage our habits. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
