
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

Jul 27, 2023 • 30min
A Noble Responsibility for Good | Julie L. Valentine | November 2021
We each have a noble responsibility for good, and we should not underestimate the amount of influence we can have if we are intentional. Access the speech page here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 20, 2023 • 39min
Exploring Nature’s Curiosity Cabinet | Paul Alan Cox | October 2022
Exploring the wonders of nature's “curiosity cabinet” reveals countless opportunities for medical advancement through God's creations. Access the speech page here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 13, 2023 • 13min
More Love, Less Contempt | Arthur C. Brooks | April 2019
Arthur C. Brooks teaches that the problem in today’s society isn't anger, but contempt. And contempt can only be solved with love. Access the speech page here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 6, 2023 • 37min
People—World Celebration in Iran | Ezra Taft Benson | May 1973
Ezra Taft Benson shares the amazing experience of participating in the celebration in Iran of Persia's founding 2500 years ago by Cyrus. Access the speech page here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 29, 2023 • 30min
Some Hopeful Words on Media and Agency | Amy Petersen Jensen | March 2012
Choose to use technology for good by keeping records, engaging actively in media, consecrating our days, looking for service, and uniting with God. Access the speech page here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 22, 2023 • 31min
Theology and Technology | Thomas L. Erekson | May 2001
Technology provides the means for communicating the gospel and its theology to the world and improving the efficiency of the Church. Access the speech page here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 15, 2023 • 38min
Be As Good As You Can Be | W. Steve Albrecht | September 1999
Steve W. Albrecht demonstrates how making wise decisions and being as good as you can be protects, not inhibits, our agency—in finance and in spirituality. Access the speech page here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 8, 2023 • 31min
Power and Protection Provided by Worthy Music | Russell M. Nelson | May 2008
Beautiful, reverent music can uplift and enlighten our homes and church meetings, while inappropriate, degrading music can hinder the Spirit. Access the speech page here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 1, 2023 • 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. Access the speech here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 25, 2023 • 27min
Experiment and Experience | Jennifer B. Nielson | March 2015
Life experience enables us to grow, gain truth, and become more Christlike. We can look at experiences as experiments that help us learn. Access the speech text here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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