Overcoming Adversity

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Overcoming Adversity Podcast

Life is hard. We all face troubles, trials, and temptations, but learning how to turn to God in our time of need can make all the difference. In this podcast, you’ll hear the personal stories and sacred experiences of speakers who have journeyed through adversity and emerged with a closer relationship to Christ. Tune in to find the advice and perspective you need to overcome your trials.

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    Tenacity | David F. Evans | November 2014

    Tenacity is persistence, perseverance, and determination. Be tenacious in all good things and be tenacious when trials come. Click here to access the speech page. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    28 min

  2. AUG 19

    Why Mountains? | Michael A. Dunn | October 2019

    While hiking in the Grand Tetons, Michael Dunn learned how climbing mountains—both literal and metaphorical—helps us develop strength, courage, and faith. Click here to view the speech page. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    30 min

  3. AUG 5

    The Nobility of Failure | R. Lanier Britsch | June 1999

    R. Lanier Britsch uses stories of past missionaries' experiences to honor their faithfulness and to define eternal success. Click here to read the full speech. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    38 min

  4. JUL 22

    To the Lonely and Misunderstood | Richard G. Scott | August 1982

    Life may seem unfair and unsatisfactory to the lonely and misunderstood, but purpose can be found through faith, repentance, obedience, and service. Click here to view the speech page. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    32 min

  5. JUL 8

    Carry Your Cross | Marvin J. Ashton | May 1987

    Marvin J. Ashton's message is take up your cross. Take yourself the way you are and lift yourself in the direction of the better. Click here to view the speech page. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    35 min

  6. JUN 24

    Temper Your Trials with Trust | Cecil O. Samuelson | January 2009

    We must learn to have trust in the Lord, in ourselves, and in others—and we must act so that we can earn the trust of others. Click here to view the speech page. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    17 min

  7. JUN 10

    “Joy Cometh in the Morning” | Gayle Clegg | April 2004

    Joy and sorrow are twinborn: joy comes not from having a pain-free life but from conquering the obstacles, even when they are painful. Click here to view the speech page. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    23 min

  8. MAY 27

    Being Christ’s Compassionate Hands | Steven A. Smith | June 2021

    Steven A. Smith asks us to follow our elder brother's example by being His compassionate hands to relieve suffering in others. Click here to view the speech page! Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    30 min
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Life is hard. We all face troubles, trials, and temptations, but learning how to turn to God in our time of need can make all the difference. In this podcast, you’ll hear the personal stories and sacred experiences of speakers who have journeyed through adversity and emerged with a closer relationship to Christ. Tune in to find the advice and perspective you need to overcome your trials.

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  • Creator
    BYU Speeches
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2024 BYU Speeches
  • Show Website
    Overcoming Adversity

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