Joseph Smith: BYU Speeches

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The Value of a Good Name | L. Tom Perry | February 1997 May 08, 2026

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The scriptures make evident the importance that the Lord places in living up to a good name. We carry the namesake of our families and of God Himself. Click here to view the speech.

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Lessons from Liberty Jail | Jeffrey R. Holland | September 2008 Apr 24, 2026

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What lessons does Joseph Smith's experience in Liberty Jail teach us about God's love? How can our trials be both a prison and a temple? Jeffrey R. Holland answers these questions and more in this BYU Devotional. Click here to view the speech.

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“Lightning Out of Heaven”: Joseph Smith and the Forging of Community | Terryl L. Givens | November 2005 Apr 10, 2026

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Joseph Smith ignited something in thousands of men and women that connects them to God and to each other in powerful ways. Click here to view the speech.

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Parallel Prophets: Paul and Joseph Smith | Richard L. Anderson | August 1983 Mar 27, 2026

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Richard Lloyd Anderson shares how, in many ways, the apostle Paul and Joseph Smith are similar. Both of these prophetic figures received revelation, demonstrated devoted service, and were persecuted and ultimately martyred for their testimonies. Click here to view the speech.

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The Lord God of Joseph Smith | Bruce R. McConkie | January 1972 Mar 13, 2026

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The God of Joseph Smith's time is not absent. We can come to know Him, His revelations, and His miracles, just as the Prophet did. Click here to view the speech.

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Joseph Smith—the Chosen of God and the Friend of Man | Ivan J. Barrett | August 1975 Feb 06, 2026

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Joseph Smith's character is perhaps one of the best manifestations of his calling. He was not only chosen of God, but a loyal friend of man. Click here to view the speech.

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Joseph Smith's Christlike Attributes | Jack H. Goaslind | June 1995 Jan 09, 2026

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Elder Jack H. Goaslind speaks on how Joseph Smith's Christlike attributes attest to the fact that this his greatest desire was to emulate the Savior and do His will. Click here to view the speech.

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Joseph Smith: Lover of the Cause of Christ | Heidi S. Swinton | November 2004 Dec 26, 2025

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Heidi Swinton delivers a powerful call to stand by the Prophet Joseph Smith by living for the cause he loved: the cause of Christ. Access the speech page here.

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The Ongoing Restoration (Excerpted) | Gary E. Stevenson | August 2019 Dec 12, 2025

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Elder Stevenson shares his testimony of the ongoing Restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ. It began with Joseph Smith, and it is still happening today. Click here to view the speech.

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The Book of Mormon: Man-Made or God-Given? | Tad R. Callister | November 2016 Nov 28, 2025

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Many critics of the Book of Mormon have tried but failed to give a credible alternative to Joseph Smith's testimony of it. How can we know if it is true? Click here to view the speech.

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