Joseph Smith: BYU Speeches

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Joseph Smith Lecture 4: Joseph Smith and Trials | Truman G. Madsen | August 1978 Jun 13, 2025

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Truman Madsen shares an account of Joseph Smith’s trials and the effects of the hardship on his family, his friends, his life, and his character. Click here to view the speech.
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Joseph Smith Lecture 3: Joseph Smith and Spiritual Gifts | Truman Madsen | August 1978 May 30, 2025

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Truman Madsen discusses spiritual gifts and how Joseph Smith used them to bless the Saints and teach them the fulness of the gospel. Click here to view the speech.
© 1989 Truman G. Madsen. ℗ 2003 Deseret Book Company. All rights reserved.
For personal, educational use only. No part of this work may be reproduced in any form or by any means outside of your personal digital device without permission in writing from Deseret Book Company at permissions@deseretbook.com or PO Box 30178, Salt Lake City, UT 84130.

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Joseph Smith Lecture 2: Joseph's Personality and Character | Truman Madsen | August 1978 May 16, 2025

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Using quotes and stories from those who personally knew Joseph Smith, Truman Madsen describes the Prophet’s personality and character. Click here to view the speech.
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Joseph Smith Lecture 1: The First Vision and Its Aftermath | Truman G. Madsen | Aug 1978 May 02, 2025

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Truman Madsen speaks on Joseph Smith’s early life, First Vision, and life in the aftermath, including lessons, experiences, and consequences. Click here to view the speech page.

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Joseph Smith, the Mormon Prophet | James A. Cullimore | January 1977 Apr 18, 2025

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In an incredible testament to Joseph Smith’s divine calling, James A. Cullimore retells several events from the life of Joseph Smith, the Mormon prophet. Click here to view the speech.

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The Prophet Joseph Smith | Preston Nibley | December 1958 Apr 04, 2025

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Without the Prophet Joseph Smith, the entire state of Utah—not to mention the entire world— would be a different place than it is today. Preston Nibley narrates accomplishments of Joseph’s life and proves that he was a man of sincerity and determination who never wearied of the task of spreading the gospel. Click here view the speech.

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Joseph Smith: “Praise to the Man” | Gordon B. Hinckley | November 1979 Mar 21, 2025

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Gordon B. Hinkcley shares his powerful testimony of the prophet Joseph Smith. The most important evidence of his calling is the witness of the Spirit. Click here to view the speech.

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Joseph Smith and the Lighter View | Leonard J. Arrington | November 1974 Mar 07, 2025

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Although Joseph Smith was raised in an overly pious and sanctimonious society, his jovial nature, sense of humor, and zeal for life show the Saints that this life is for men to have joy. Click here to view the speech.

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Joseph Smith—The Prophet | Richard C. Edgley | August 2005 Feb 21, 2025

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Richard C. Edgley delivers a powerful summary of the accomplishments of Joseph Smith—the Prophet whose revelations, achievements, and trials are all a testament to his calling. Click here to view the speech.

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The Legacy of Learning (Excerpted) | Cecil O. Samuelson | August 2005 Feb 07, 2025

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Although he had little formal schooling, Joseph Smith left the Church a legacy of asking and answering questions, working hard, and learning all we can. Click here to view the speech.

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