BYU Speeches

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Illuminating Your Place in God’s Masterpiece | Tonya H. Fischio | July 2024 Jul 16, 2024

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Just as stained glass reflects light, we can reflect the light of Christ, which can illuminate where we need to be in God's masterpiece. Tonya H. Fischio, assistant dean of communications for the College of Life Sciences, delivered this devotional address on July 16, 2024. You can access the talk here.

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The Covenantal Journey of Disciple-Scholarship | Richard A. Gill | July 2024 Jul 09, 2024

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As disciple-scholars, we embark on voyages of discovery and settlement, in which we look for landmarks to help us build a covenantal life. Richard A. Gill, dean of undergraduate education, delivered this devotional address on July 9, 2024. You can access the talk here.

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Look for the Light | Ellen S. Knell | July 2024 Jul 02, 2024

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While we may not have instant pillar-of-light experiences, many rays of light fill our lives, and as we gather them, our testimonies grow. Ellen S. Knell, associate director of curriculum and instruction at the Center for Language Studies, delivered this devotional address on July 2, 2024. You can access the talk here.

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Bring Healing Light into Your Life | Kimberly O. Jenkins | June 2024 Jun 26, 2024

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When we feel burdened or overwhelmed, we can find healing light by recognizing miracles, putting in effort, and serving others. Kimberly O. Jenkins, communications director for the BYU College of Computational, Mathematical, and Physical Sciences, delivered this devotional address on June 25, 2024. You can access the talk here.

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“Let Us Run with Patience the Race That Is Set Before Us” | Bradley P. Owens | 2024 Jun 11, 2024

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In the race of life, we can be strengthened by repenting continually, anticipating adversity, cleaving to covenants, and enduring to the end. Brad P. Owens, professor of business ethics in the Marriott School of Business, delivered this devotional address on June 11, 2024. You can access the talk here.

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The Entire Church Shall Take Hold of Christ | AliceAnn Crandall | 2024 Jun 05, 2024

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To take hold of Christ, we must overcome fear, form relationships, listen to others, use our gifts for good, protect children, and trust God. AliceAnn Crandall, associate professor of public health in the College of Life Sciences, delivered this devotional address on June 4, 2024. You can access the talk here.

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Great Temples of Learning on Temple Hill | Eric N. Jellen | 2024 May 21, 2024

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Through understanding the genetics of oats and quinoa, we learn the importance of light and truth, both secular and spiritual. Rick N. Jellen, a professor of genetics in the Department of Plant and Wildlife Sciences, delivered this forum address on May 21, 2024.

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Eternal Belonging and Becoming | Michelle H. Bennett | May 2024 May 15, 2024

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Though we may lack worldly achievements, we always belong because God sees us for who we truly are as children of God who are becoming more. Michelle H. Bennett, assistant vice president of information technology, delivered this devotional address on May 14, 2024. You can access the talk here.

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Becoming the Sine Qua Non | C. Shane Reese | April 2024 May 08, 2024

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C. Shane Reese, president of BYU, delivered this commencement address on April 25, 2024. C. Shane Reese encourages graduates to become the sine qua non in others' lives—meaning without which, things would not be possible. You can access the talk here.

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Choosing God’s Best Blessings: Family | Grant J. Jensen | May 2024 May 07, 2024

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Grant Jensen, dean of the College of Computational, Mathematical, and Physical Sciences, delivered this devotional address on May 7, 2024. The greatest gifts from God come from the Abrahamic covenant and the new and everlasting covenant: the blessings of families. You can access the talk here.

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