For the past 200 years, leaders have testified of the divinely inspired mission of Brigham Young University. In this podcast, you’ll find the speeches, statements, prayers, and prophesies that form the foundation of BYU and raise our sights to envision all that BYU can become. Tune in to learn more about the past, present, and future of this unique university.
Latest episodes
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13 min
“Lord God of Hosts, Be with Us Yet” | D. Todd Christofferson | September 2023
D. Todd Christofferson, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this address at the inauguration of BYU presiden…
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34 min
This Is a Student | Kevin J Worthen | August 2022
Kevin J Worthen, president of Brigham Young University, delivered this university conference address on August 22, 2022. You can access the full talk here.See omnystudio.com/listen…
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50 min
Citizenship, Research, Teaching: The BYU Way | Cecil O. Samuelson | August 2008
Cecil O. Samuelson was president of Brigham Young University when this address was given at the BYU Annual University Conference on 26 August 2008. You can access the full talk her…
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37 min
Perspectives on Knowing in a Human Science | Elaine S. Marshall | May 1998
This forum address was delivered by Elaine S. Marshall, a BYU professor of nursing, on May 25, 1998. You can access the full talk here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor…
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35 min
Bright Minds and Broken Hearts | Cheryl Brown | January 1997
Cheryl Brown was a BYU professor of applied linguistics and an associate academic vice president when this devotional address was given on 28 January 1997. You can access the full…
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42 min
The Searching Mind | Martha M. Peacock | May 1996
We should develop a searching mind informed by the gospel of Christ so we can evaluate ideas and avoid following the Korihors of the world. Martha M. Peacock was an associate profe…
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3 min
Mt. Everest Found: What BYU and Undergraduate Education Can Do for Each Other | Rex E. Lee | August 1990
This is an excerpt of a BYU university conference address delivered by Rex E. Lee, president of BYU, on August 27, 1990. View the complete talk here.See omnystudio.com/listener for…
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25 min
On Being Teachable | Kate L. Kirkham | May 1987
Kate L. Kirkham was an associate professor of organizational behavior at Brigham Young University when this devotional address was given on 19 May 1987. You can access the full tal…
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3 min
Women and Education | Dallin H. Oaks | February 1974
This is an excerpt of a devotional address delivered by Dallin H. Oaks, president of Brigham Young University, on February 12, 1974. You can access the full talk here.See omnystudi…
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3 min
The Calling of BYU | Ernest L. Wilkinson | September 1962
This is an excerpt of a faculty address delivered by Ernest L. Wilkinson, president of Brigham Young University, on September 18, 1962. You can access the excerpt here.See omnystud…
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2 min
The True Spirit of the BYU | Franklin S. Harris | October 1921
This is an excerpt of the inaugural address delivered by Franklin S. Harris, president of Brigham Young University, on October 17, 1921. You can access the full talk here.See omnys…
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26 min
Going Forward in the Second Century | Dallin H. Oaks | September 2022
Dallin H. Oaks was serving as first counselor in the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints when he delivered this address. As BYU approached its sesqu…
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17 min
Dare to Be Different: Preserving the Distinctive Light of Religious Universities | Clark G. Gilbert | February…
Clark G. Gilbert, serving as commissioner of the Church Educational System, published this essay on the fate of the religious university a few months after he gave a BYU devotional…
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32 min
On the Uniqueness of BYU | C. Shane Reese | August 2021
C. Shane Reese was BYU academic vice president when he delivered this address to faculty members, building on an admonition given to the university only months earlier by Elder Dav…
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28 min
An Obligation to the World | Kevin J Worthen | August 2021
Kevin J Worthen was serving as president of the university when he delivered this address and introduced the BYU Statement on Belonging and the creation of the Office of Belonging.…
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23 min
“Look unto Me in Every Thought; Doubt Not, Fear Not” | David A. Bednar | April 2021
David A. Bednar was a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles when he delivered this address and spoke of Joseph Smith’s promise that the work of the Lord will go forward. Elde…
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42 min
BYU: A Unique Kind of Education | Kevin J Worthen | August 2017
As president of Brigham Young University, Kevin J Worthen explained to faculty and staff how BYU offers a unique kind of education by linking “faith-based teaching and student-cent…
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22 min
Challenges to the Mission of Brigham Young University | Dallin H. Oaks | April 2017
Dallin H. Oaks was serving as chair of the executive committee of the BYU Board of Trustees and as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles when he delivered this address. He…
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14 min
Installation of and Charge to the President | Spencer W. Kimball | November 1980
Spencer W. Kimball was president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints when he delivered this charge to new BYU president Jeffrey R. Holland. He repeated many key poin…
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13 min
Why a University in the Kingdom? | Neal A. Maxwell | October 1975
As Church commissioner of education during BYU’s centennial year (1975), Neal A. Maxwell wrote an article for the Ensign magazine explaining why The Church of Jesus Christ of Latte…