BYU Speeches

The Lord wants our hearts; He wants us to become “new creatures in Christ.” As we present our offerings with heartfelt love for Him, they sanctify us and draw us closer to Him. L. Todd Budge, first counselor in the presiding bishopric of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on. October 20, 2026. You can access the full talk here.

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We may not always know how to navigate the refiner’s fire, but as we endure it with presence, God grants us opportunities to learn and grow. Rebekka Matheson, associate director of the BYU Neuroscience Center, delivered this devotional address on October 13, 2026. You can access the full talk here.

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Even at the heights of scientific materialism, there has always been a strong argument contained within the work of science and what science has revealed for believing that the universe is not accidental—that the universe was fashioned, was made, was intended to exist. Ross G. Douthat, a columnist and author, delivered this forum address on September 29, 2026. You can access the full talk here.

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Why choose Christ? Because He is real! He is the most real thing in this world. He is “in all and through all things”—the “light and life” of the whole world, and of your individual world and mine. Alexander Dushku, a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on September 22, 2026. You can access the full talk here.

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With so many choices and alluring paths before you, it will require strength of heart and mind to boldly, without distraction or deception, “settle this in your heart” and walk the road less traveled toward the Savior. Neil L. Andersen, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on September 15, 2026. You can access the full talk here.

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Our highest desire is for each of you to succeed on your journeys back to our heavenly home. BYU is designed to aid you along that journey to become the person God wants you to become. C. Shane Reese, president of Brigham Young University, delivered this devotional address on September 8, 2026. Read the speech here.

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Let us tune out the noise and focus on God. Find quiet time each day where you can turn to your Heavenly Father and pour out your soul to Him. And then listen, really listen with ears to hear what heaven wants to tell you. Wendy W. Reese, wife of BYU president C. Shane Reese, delivered this devotional address on September 8, 2026. You can access the full talk here.

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May we hold up the Savior’s light. May we exalt His holy name. May we embrace His measures as our own. May we—through His merits, mercy, and grace; by His good counsel and in His good time—become the great and fully anointed university of the Lord. Justin Collings, academic vice president of Brigham Young University, delivered this university conference address on August 24, 2026. You can access the full talk here.

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Covenant community and covenant belonging bless our students to believe, belong, and become. Who you are—and the disciple of Jesus Christ you are becoming—guide and inspire us all to become BYU. Gerrit W. Gong, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, delivered this university conference address on August 24, 2026. You can access the full talk here.

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We are asked to consecrate our pure hearts and our firm minds to building this, the Lord’s university “in the Lord’s way.” And our firm minds must be in this work. C. Shane Reese, president of Brigham Young University, delivered this university conference address on August 24, 2026. You can access the full talk here.

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“A truth I hope will sink deeply into your soul is that your best is certainly good enough, that you are loved more than you can imagine, and that it isn’t your achievements that define you, far less that determine anything about your worth or how you are seen by your Father in Heaven and His Son.”

Patrick Kearon, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, delivered this devotional address on August 18, 2026. You can access the full talk here.

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“True disciples endure with Christ through every mortal storm—even those that may never cease in this life.” Jeffrey S. Bednar, associate professor of management at Brigham Young University, delivered this devotional address on July 21, 2026. You can access the full talk here.

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“Undoubtedly the most loving relationship we can have is the covenant relationship God has unfolded through His prophets. This beautiful and sacred relationship offers us immense blessings.” Rebecca K. Hunter, associate teaching professor at Brigham Young University, delivered this devotional address on August 4, 2026. You can access the full talk here.

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The arts deepen understanding, strengthen connection, and invite us to become more than we were when we began. Curt Holman, Chair of the Department of Dance at Brigham Young University, delivered this forum address on June 23, 2026. You can access the full talk here.

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“We must never forget who our greatest hope giver is, and that is our Savior Jesus Christ.” Jamal Willis, Assistant Director of Student Wellness at Brigham Young University, delivered this devotional address on July 28, 2026. You can access the full talk here.

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“We can be a light to those around us as we draw strength from the Savior of the world, who will bless us in every aspect of our lives.” Bruce R. Brockbank Jr., Head Coach for the Men's Golf Team at Brigham Young University, delivered this devotional address on July 14, 2026. You can access the full talk here.

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Our bodies are gifts, designed by a Master Engineer, and bestowed upon us because He is our loving Heavenly Father. By studying how our bodies work, we can learn a bit more about Him. Anton E. Bowden, Associate Chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Brigham Young University, delivered this devotional address on June 30, 2026. You can access the full talk here.

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We can only stand before our God on the last day spiritually whole through the infinite mercy of our Savior. It is this miraculous spiritual healing that we need most. Jennifer Brooks, a professor of mathematics at Brigham Young University, delivered this devotional address on June 9, 2026. You can access the full talk here.

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Jesus will take what you offer, bless it, and multiply it in ways you cannot imagine. Elysa M. Dishman, Professor of Law at Brigham Young University's J. Reuben Clark Law School, delivered this devotional address on June 2, 2026. You can access the full talk here.

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BYU President C. Shane Reese and Taylor University President D. Michael Lindsay discuss the power of faith and inspired learning. BYU President C. Shane Reese and Taylor University President D. Michael Lindsay delivered this forum address on May 19, 2026. You can access the full talk here.

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No matter how advanced [the world] becomes, do not let it dim your light. It will never replace the love you give, the faith you exercise, or the light you carry within you as a child of God. Arlene P. Sewell, portfolio director of artificial intelligence for the BYU Office of Information Technology, delivered this devotional address on May 12, 2026. You can access the full talk here.

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We do not have to wait until every challenge arrives before choosing where we stand.  We can decide now to pray, to repent, to keep covenants, to forgive, to worship, to be honest, to serve, and to make our homes places where the Lord is welcome. Brian W. Radford, vice president of BYU Office of Information Technology and chief information officer for the Church Educational System, delivered this devotional address on May 5, 2026. You can access the full talk here.

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As you stay true to your covenants, keep your foundation in Christ, and serve in ways big and small, your light will shine brighter and brighter in a world that needs illumination. C. Shane Reese, President of Brigham Young University, delivered this commencement address on April 23, 2026. You can access the full talk here.

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There is something transformative that happens when we are invited to keep our commitments and give up something we really like for the opportunity to be part of something greater. Trevor Wilson, director and associate dean of Student-Athletes of the BYU Built4Life Center, delivered this devotional address on April 7, 2026. You can access the full talk here.

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May we embrace each day as our beloved Savior taught and exemplified, with a love for God and a love for our neighbor. Sean R. Dixon, Second Counselor in the Young Men General Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on March 17, 2025. You can access the full talk here.

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Slowing helps us uncover who we really are under all the worldly influences that sometimes permeate our minds and hearts and focus on our Savior Jesus Christ, who is mighty to save. 
Shayla Bott, Associate Dean of Faculty and the Chair of the Department of Dance at Brigham Young University, delivered this devotional address on March 10, 2026. You can access the full talk here.

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As technology continuously advances, it is crucial to become and remain rooted in the principles and truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Quentin L. Cook, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on March 3, 2026. You can access the full talk here.

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Whatever those doubts, the way to overcome them is to get closer to our Savior Jesus Christ. Again and again, He has taught us that He is the way. Dallin H. Oaks, President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on February 10, 2026. You can access the full talk here.

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Are the good endeavors of your life connected to Christ so you can experience the simplicity and abundance found only in Him? Steven D. Shumway, General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on February 3, 2026. You can access the talk here.

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By grounding our faith and values in the gospel of Jesus Christ, we gain a shared moral foundation that allows science to be understood not as a divider, but as a gift we explore together. Francis S. Collins, a renowned physician-scientist, delivered this forum address on January 27, 2026. You can access the full talk here.

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In our personal wilderness, we can turn to Jesus Christ to find our purpose. The Book of Mormon is the most powerful testament of this path. Matthew S. Holland, General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on January 20, 2026. You can access the full talk here.

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By trusting in God’s plan, following the covenant path, and praying consistently, we can be guided to eternal life through our Heavenly GPS.  Wendy W. Reese, wife of BYU president C. Shane Reese, delivered this devotional address on January 13, 2026. You can access the full talk here.

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We can learn about prophetic urgency and becoming true disciples through the lives and teachings of Jeffrey R. Holland and Dallin H. Oaks. C. Shane Reese, president of Brigham Young University, delivered this devotional address on January 13, 2026. You can access the full talk here.

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Revelation from God is uniquely and individually prepared for us. We must learn how to hear the Spirit and discern promptings from the Lord. John A. McCune, General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on December 9, 2025. You can access the full talk here.

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Jesus’ condescension, His willingness to live in this fallen world and show us the meaning of His gospel in day-to-day life, is truly an act of genuine love. D. Todd Christofferson, Second Counselor in the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on December 2, 2025. You can access the full talk here.

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As we desire to follow Jesus Christ and align our will with Heavenly Father, our spirits are strengthened and we receive eternal blessings. B. Corey Cuvelier, a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on November 11, 2025. You can access the talk here.

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Choose Jesus Christ to be your Rock whom you will anchor yourself to by covenant—then climb and ascend by Him, with Him, and through Him. Edward B. Rowe, a General Authority Seventy of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on November 4, 2025. You can access the talk here.

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Falling birth rates show loss of faith and purpose. Restoring belief in children’s divine worth renews families, culture, and community life. Catherine Ruth Pakaluk, faculty at the Busch School of Business in Catholic University and founder of the Political Economy academic area, delivered this forum address on October 28, 2025. You can access the talk here.

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Faith, learning, and divine love unite at BYU to show how God guides our education, purpose, and spiritual growth. Michael L. Roberts, managing director of BYU Alumni and External Relations, delivered this devotional address on October 21, 2025. You can access the full talk here.

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Jesus Christ loves His children in Provo, in Nairobi, in Manila, and in Kampala. He is gathering Israel on both sides of the veil. Jane Clayson Johnson, Emmy Award-winning journalist, delivered this forum address on September 30, 2025. You can access the full talk here.

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