Devotionals and Speeches

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Devotionals and Speeches

Weekly devotionals at BYU-Idaho give listeners a chance to learn and be inspired. Weekly speakers share experiences and personal testimonies of the Lord Jesus Christ. Speakers include BYU-Idaho presidents, Church leaders, teachers, staff and more.

  1. A Testimony of Jesus Christ | Elder I. Raymond Egbo | June 2025

    JUN 24

    A Testimony of Jesus Christ | Elder I. Raymond Egbo | June 2025

    This Devotional address with Elder I. Raymond Egbo was delivered on June 24th at 11:30 AM MST in the BYU-Idaho I-Center. Elder Egbo was sustained as a General Authority Seventy at the April 2024 general conference. At the time of his call, he had been serving as a member of the Third Quorum of the Seventy in the Africa West Area. Elder Egbo has served in a number of Church callings, including full-time missionary in the Nigeria Lagos Mission, counselor in a stake presidency, high councilor, and president of the Nigeria Calabar Mission from 2009 to 2012. Elder Egbo received an associate degree in education from Cross River College of Education in 1998, a bachelor of arts degree in geography and regional planning from the University of Calabar in 2002, and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Cumbria in 2022. He began working for the Church in 2002 as an institute director. Since then, he has worked in various positions for Seminaries and Institutes of Religion, including coordinator, country director, and area director. Idyo Raymond Egbo was born in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria, on June 25, 1974. He married Comfort Ikip Ese in 2003. They are the parents of three children.

  2. The Gospel of Jesus Christ: A Powerful Pattern for Life | Alicia Willis | June 2025

    JUN 17

    The Gospel of Jesus Christ: A Powerful Pattern for Life | Alicia Willis | June 2025

    This Devotional address with Alicia Willis was delivered on June 17th at 11:30 AM MST in the BYU-Idaho I-Center. In her address, Sister Willis draws from personal experiences with family scripture study and rich personal insights to show how faith, repentance, covenants, and the guidance of the Holy Ghost form a continuous, Christ-centered pattern for life. Through examples from ancient and modern prophets, she reminds us that this gospel pattern has been taught from Adam to today, and it’s meant to guide our daily walk. Listen to Sister Willis's devotional address to explore how this pattern can bring strength, clarity, and connection to your own life.

  3. Trust the Refiner | Casey Puzey | June 2025

    JUN 10

    Trust the Refiner | Casey Puzey | June 2025

    This Devotional address with Casey Puzey was delivered on June 10th at 11:30 AM MST in the BYU-Idaho I-Center. Casey was raised in Sugar City, Idaho, and served a mission in Busan, South Korea. He received his associate degree in psychology from Ricks College, a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Idaho State University, and a master’s degree in counseling from Idaho State University. Casey has worked in the Student Honor Office for almost 11 years. He married Diana Gee in 1996. They have four children and four grandsons. Casey loves pickleball, fishing, and making big plans to travel the world someday.

  4. Trials Are God’s Plan for Growth | Jenifer Craner | June 2025

    JUN 3

    Trials Are God’s Plan for Growth | Jenifer Craner | June 2025

    This Devotional address with Jenifer Craner was delivered on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 11:30 AM MST in the BYU-Idaho I-Center. Jenifer Craner began working at BYU-Idaho in 2013 as the IT Office Assistant. In 2018, she moved to the Human Resources department and currently fills the position of HR Coordinator for Temporary Employment. Jenifer has been married for almost 31 years to Cary Craner, who also works at BYU-Idaho. Jenifer and her husband enjoy living in the country and raising their family. They have four children, as well as two grandsons and two granddaughters. Jenifer loves music and enjoys playing the piano. Her other hobbies include cooking, trying new recipes, and doing gel nails for family, friends, and herself. Above all, she enjoys quality time spent with her family around the dinner table. Jenifer has served in Primary as music leader and pianist, in the Relief Society presidency, and nearly all Young Women callings. She currently serves as the Young Women secretary.

  5. Choose Love | Jim Lawrence | May 2025

    MAY 27

    Choose Love | Jim Lawrence | May 2025

    This Devotional address with Jim Lawrence was delivered on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 11:30 AM MST in the BYU-Idaho I-Center. Jim grew up in Tooele, Utah, and served in the Canada Calgary Mission. He attended Utah State University and earned a bachelor of science in civil engineering. Jim worked for Utah Department of Transportation for six years before taking a position as the Director of Engineering for Tooele County. He attended Texas A&M University where he earned a master of science and a PhD in civil engineering, studying aging in asphalt pavements. Jim came to BYU-Idaho in 2012 when he came to help start the Civil Engineering program. He has loved his time here and thoroughly enjoys working with the students. Jim is married to Melinda Small Lawrence, and they have four sons and a daughter-in-law. He currently serves as the elders quorum president and hopes to someday serve in the Primary. In his spare time, Jim enjoys fly fishing, hiking, backpacking, and spending time outdoors. In the winter, however, he only enjoys the outdoors when he’s plowing the driveways in his neighborhood on his four-wheeler.

  6. Choose to Believe | Elder David P. Homer | May 2025

    MAY 20

    Choose to Believe | Elder David P. Homer | May 2025

    This Devotional address with Elder David P. Homer was delivered on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 11:45 AM MST in the BYU-Idaho I-Center. Elder Homer was sustained as a General Authority Seventy on March 31, 2018. At the time of his call, he had been serving as a member of the Third Quorum of the Seventy in the Europe Area. He previously served as a member of the Sixth Quorum of the Seventy in the North America Northeast Area from 2013 to 2014. Elder Homer currently serves as a member of the Seventy with assignments at Church headquarters in Salt Lake City. He has served in a number of Church callings, including full-time missionary in the China Hong Kong Mission, bishop, stake president, and regional welfare chairman. Elder Homer received a bachelor of science degree in economics from the University of Utah in 1985. In 1987 he received a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Pennsylvania. For 31 years he worked at General Mills, Inc., including assignments in the United States, Latin America, Australasia, Canada, and Europe. When he retired, he was CEO of Cereal Partners Worldwide, a global joint venture between General Mills and Nestlé S.A. David Paul Homer was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on April 25, 1961.

  7. Known and Loved | Sister Nancy D. Homer | May 2025

    MAY 20

    Known and Loved | Sister Nancy D. Homer | May 2025

    This Devotional address with Sister Nancy Dransfield Homer was delivered on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 11:30 AM MST in the BYU-Idaho I-Center. Sister Homer was born in Seattle, Washington, to Howard Eugene and JoyeAnn Shurtleff Dransfield. Sister Homer met her husband after graduating from Brigham Young University and while working in Salt Lake City and attending the University of Utah. Elder and Sister Homer were married on July 31, 1984, in the Salt Lake Temple. They are the parents of six children and currently have nine grandchildren. Sister Homer has served as an early-morning seminary teacher, ward Young Women president, ward Primary president, ward Relief Society president, and in various other positions.

  8. Hastening the Work in You | Elder Kevin G. Brown | May 2025

    MAY 13

    Hastening the Work in You | Elder Kevin G. Brown | May 2025

    This Devotional address with Elder Kevin G. Brown was delivered on May 13, 2025, at 11:30 AM MST in the BYU-Idaho I-Center. Elder Kevin G. Brown was sustained as a General Authority Seventy on April 5, 2025. At the time of his call, he had been serving as an Area Seventy in the Utah Area. Elder Brown received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Technology, Jamaica, in 2008. He received a master’s degree in governance and public policy from the University of the West Indies in 2012. Since 2001, he has worked for the Church’s Seminaries and Institutes of Religion. Elder Brown has been married for 26 years to the love of his life, Nadine. Together, they have been blessed with five wonderful kids. His greatest treasures in life are his faith, his family, his relationship with Jesus Christ and his brothers and sisters in the gospel.

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Weekly devotionals at BYU-Idaho give listeners a chance to learn and be inspired. Weekly speakers share experiences and personal testimonies of the Lord Jesus Christ. Speakers include BYU-Idaho presidents, Church leaders, teachers, staff and more.

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    BYU-Idaho
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    2016 - 2025
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