

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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Oct 3, 2024 • 44min
Charles Darwin and the Tree of Life: Some Assembly Required | Michael F. Whiting | May 2005
As we learn about the creation we learn about the Creator. Studying the tree of life helps us to appreciate His intelligence and skill. Click here to access the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 26, 2024 • 42min
Change: It's Always a Possibility! | Wendy L. Watson | April 1998
Change is an inevitable and sometimes difficult part of life. We can get the power to change, or to cope with it, from the Savior. Click here to view the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 19, 2024 • 36min
Judge Not and Judging | Dallin H. Oaks | March 1998
There are some types of judgement we must never pass, and some we must pass. Dallin H. Oaks offers principles for making righteous judgements. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 12, 2024 • 31min
The Supreme Court and the U.S. Constitution | John G. Roberts | October 2007
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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.