
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

Sep 5, 2024 • 23min
Are You All the Way In? | Carolyn Billings | October 2017
Carolyn Billings shares how she learned to trust in the Lord even—or especially—when life is overwhelming. He is with you all the way. Click here to see the site page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 29, 2024 • 35min
Temporal and Spiritual Success | O. Leslie Stone | November 1976
The gospel is God’s plan for our eternal success. Here are some fundamentals for achieving both temporal and spiritual success. Click here to view the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 22, 2024 • 33min
“Watching It Rain” | David M. Randall | September 1997
David M. Randall invites us to "watch it rain," or in other words, use artwork as a means of envisioning the Savior and resisting temptation. Click here to view the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 15, 2024 • 33min
The Value of Faith in Your Education | Freeman Alphonsa Hrabowski III | February 2024
Hrabowski shares his experiences with Martin Luther King Jr., racial conflicts from his childhood, and how God helped through it all. Click here to view the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 8, 2024 • 24min
Cybersecurity and Spiritual Safety | Bonnie Brinton Anderson | December 2015
To have spiritual safety we must be in tune with the Holy Ghost, be aware of fake happiness, keep a current temple recommend, and pray. Click here to access the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 1, 2024 • 27min
Enter to Learn; Go Forth to Serve | A. Elaine Bond | July 2003
A. Elaine Bond shares stories from her time as a trauma and disaster nurse, showing the importance of unity, service, and love toward others. Click here to view the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 25, 2024 • 24min
The World Needs to See and Feel Your Light | Chad Lewis | March 2014
We can help others see and feel the light of Christ through our examples. Chad Lewis shares examples of those who shared their light with him. Click here to view the speech page!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 18, 2024 • 34min
Accountable Citizenship | Stan A. Taylor | May 1998
Agency is the greatest gift God gives to us, so we sometimes struggle with duel sovereignty, but we can help and accept the government by being accountable citizens. Click here to access the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 11, 2024 • 25min
The Soul of Kalaupapa | Fred E. Woods | September 2008
We can learn much from Kalaupapa, a leprosy settlement in Hawaii, and how the religious communities there respected and loved each other. Click here to view the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 4, 2024 • 27min
Yea, They May Forget, Yet Will I Not Forget Thee | Cecilia M. Peek | November 2011
The Lord has promised that, even when we feel most lost and alone, even when those closest to us have forgotten us, He is aware of us. Click here to view the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.