Jesus Christ is our Savior and Redeemer. This podcast features a collection of BYU devotionals that testify of His divinity and of the importance of his great atoning sacrifice for us. Tune in each week to learn of His life and strengthen your personal relationship with Him.
…
continue reading
James J R Reid Podcasts

1
Counting the Known (and Unknown) Costs of Discipleship | Reid L. Neilson | August 2023
28:20
28:20
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
28:20Reid L. Neilson reminds us that discipleship often demands both the sacrifices we anticipate and the challenges we do not—yet through consecration, every cost is met with greater blessings. Click here to view the full speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
…
continue reading

1
Becoming God's Peculiar Treasure | Anthony D. Perkins | December 2024
27:41
27:41
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
27:41We become God’s peculiar treasure by obeying His voice and keeping His covenants, including those in the temple endowment and marriage. Click here to view the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
…
continue reading

1
Oh, Lord, Keep My Rudder True | Jeffrey R. Holland | January 1986
34:19
34:19
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
34:19Whether standing for the gospel, our standards, or a brother, will we be true? Where does our loyalty lie, and how do we show it? Click here to view the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
…
continue reading

1
Sin and Suffering | Dallin H. Oaks | August 1990
33:18
33:18
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
33:18We cannot sin without accepting the consequences, and sin always brings suffering. Sincere repentance is not easy, but it is possible. Click here to view the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
…
continue reading

1
Jesus Christ is the Answer | Kevin R. Duncan | February 2025
26:16
26:16
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
26:16Our challenges all look different, but Jesus Christ is always the answer. He will heal and strengthen us and help us overcome the world. Click here to view the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
…
continue reading

1
Learn of Christ | Darron M. Billeter | August 2024
29:48
29:48
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
29:48We access Christ’s strength as we learn of Him by studying His words, developing meekness, and serving others. Click here to view the full speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
…
continue reading

1
Because I Live, Ye Shall Live Also | Ezra Taft Benson | March 1978
35:05
35:05
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
35:05Because of the Resurrection of Christ, we know that there is life after death. Families are eternal, and our departed loved ones are not far. Click here to view the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
…
continue reading

1
Peace on Earth—Some Restrictions Apply | Julie Franklin | December 2006
24:05
24:05
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
24:05Christ has known political turmoil, injustice, hardheartedness, and loss—and yet He is the Prince of Peace. He can give us peace on earth. Click here to view the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
…
continue reading

1
A Saint Through the Atonement of Christ the Lord | Jeffrey R. Holland | January 2022
38:13
38:13
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
38:13Elder Jeffrey R. Holland explains how, throughout life’s adversity, we can still become “a saint through the atonement of Christ the Lord.” Click here to view the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
…
continue reading

1
So, What Do You Really Want to Be When You Grow Up | Robert H. Todd | December 2007
26:12
26:12
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
26:12Robert H. Todd asks us what Christlike attributes we aspire to attain, and he shares how we can become more like our Savior. Click here to view the full speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
…
continue reading

1
This Nation Shall Endure | Ezra Taft Benson
35:30
35:30
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
35:30The ideals underlying the founding documents of the United States are God-given. We must be grateful for and protect our freedom. Click here to view the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
…
continue reading

1
The Lord’s Plan for Peace | Ben B. Banks | November 2001
41:19
41:19
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
41:19In this address, Ben B. Banks speaks about the Lord's plan for peace. We are promised a lasting peace in our hearts if we will be willing to let Christ in. Click here to view the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
…
continue reading

1
The Lord Desires Your Success | Peggy H. Anderson | October 2013
26:10
26:10
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
26:10The Lord desires your success and will empower you when you engage your mind in education and righteous activities. Click here to view the full speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
…
continue reading

1
Finding Strength in the Lord | Kendra M. Hall-Kenyon | September 2022
27:33
27:33
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
27:33Finding strength in the Lord requires trusting in Him and His plan even when our trials are not resolved like we want them to be. Click here to view the full speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
…
continue reading

1
Joyfully Receive the Unexpected Messiah | Dieter F. Uchtdorf | April 2025
28:16
28:16
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
28:16Christ's sacrifice teaches us to embrace both sorrow and joy and seek a higher perspective through daily connection with Him. Click here to view the full speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
…
continue reading

1
Of Disciples and Higher Education | Tracy Flinders | May 2022
33:56
33:56
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
33:56Access to a higher education of spiritual knowledge allows us to transcend our struggles and flaws and become more like our Savior. Click here to view the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
…
continue reading

1
The Power to Change | Ruth L. Renlund | December 2019
10:06
10:06
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
10:06As we link ourselves to the Savior’s name, we gain the power to change for the better. And as we gain this power to change, we can become more like Him. Click here to view the speech details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
…
continue reading

1
To Know Thee, the Only True God | Christoffel Golden Jr. | February 2011
26:32
26:32
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
26:32What is our relationship with God? Christoffel Golden Jr. teaches about the doctrine that explains our relationship with God. Click here to view the full speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
…
continue reading

1
Godhead | J. Reuben Clark Jr. | December 1951
34:54
34:54
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
34:54President Clark shares his testimony of the magnificence, love, and mission of each member of the Godhead: our Father, our Savior, and the Holy Spirit. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
…
continue reading

1
“And Be Not Faithless But Believing” | Gordon B. Hinckley | January 1962
33:40
33:40
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
33:40The Lord has commanded us to "be not faithless, but believing." Faith in Jesus Christ can help us overcome any challenge or obstacle in life. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
…
continue reading

1
The Propinquity Effect | Kevin J. Worthen | April 2022
8:24
8:24
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
8:24By exercising the propinquity effect, we can draw closer to those around us and the Savior and make the world a better place. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
…
continue reading

1
The Trial of Jesus—Today | William J. Critchlow | June 1966
31:54
31:54
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
31:54The trial of Jesus did not end 2,000 years ago when He stood before those who would condemn Him—it continues today in each of our hearts. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
…
continue reading

1
“Daddy, Is Jesus Real?” Overcoming Fear through Faith in Christ | Scott C. Esplin | January 2016
30:00
30:00
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
30:00God is real. His Son is real. Our faith in them will be strengthened as we learn more completely about them and have sacred experiences with them. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
…
continue reading

1
The Entire Church Shall Take Hold of Christ | AliceAnn Crandall | June 2024
30:16
30:16
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
30:16To take hold of Christ, we must overcome fear, form relationships, listen to others, use our gifts for good, protect children, and trust God. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
…
continue reading

1
Feeling the Atonement | Jeffrey D. Keith | October 2001
33:10
33:10
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
33:10We must constantly strive to understand the depth of Christ's atoning love for us. Search after Christ, and your search will not be in vain. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
…
continue reading

1
Christ the Savior Is Born | Russell M. Nelson | December 2002
25:17
25:17
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
25:17This Easter season, we remember not only on the implications that a Savior was born, but also the implications that He died—for us. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
…
continue reading

1
“In the Strength of the Lord” | David A. Bednar | October 2001
33:19
33:19
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
33:19Christ's Atonement does more than cleanse us from sin. His grace is also an enabling power to become better and serve more faithfully. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
…
continue reading

1
Caesar, Circus, or Christ | Gordon B. Hinckley | October 1965
25:55
25:55
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
25:55By whose standards do we make the small decisions on which big consequences hinge? By the standards of the state (Caesar), the masses (circus), or Christ? Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
…
continue reading

1
Predicted Judgments | Joseph Fielding Smith | March 1967
46:10
46:10
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
46:10The calamities signaling the second coming of Christ and the predicted judgments of the Lord are here for us to see and study in the scriptures. We need not fear if we are prepared and are living the gospel. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
…
continue reading

1
Jesus the Christ—Our Master and More | Russell M. Nelson | February 1992
35:51
35:51
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
35:51Russell M. Nelson shares his apostolic testimony of Jesus Christ as Master, Creator, Advocate, Savior, Judge, Exemplar, and more. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
…
continue reading

1
To Know and to Be Known of God | Mary Williams | July 2001
33:03
33:03
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
33:03The key to eternal life is to know God, and to know Him in a way that changes us. How can we get to know God? Professor Mary Williams shares some insights. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
…
continue reading

1
Lessons from the Savior's Young Adult Life | Kent F. Richards | March 2015
28:16
28:16
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
28:16We can find direction by following the Savior’s example of learning, growing, waiting on the Lord, and making covenants. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
…
continue reading

1
Terror, Triumph, and a Wedding Feast | Jeffrey R. Holland | September 2004
42:04
42:04
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
42:04When we are tempted to be overcome by the terror of the last days, may we remember the faith of past prophets—and of God—in us. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
…
continue reading

1
Moral Agency | D. Todd Christofferson | January 2006
29:34
29:34
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
29:34By using our God-given moral agency in the way that Jesus Christ exemplified, we don't become God's puppets—we become like Him. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
…
continue reading

1
Christ's Healing Influence in the Book of Mormon | Ronald E. Terry | June 2005
22:07
22:07
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
22:07Ronald E. Terry uses examples from the Book of Mormon and from our day to teach about Christ's healing influence. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
…
continue reading

1
The Olive Press | Truman G. Madsen | May 1982
39:42
39:42
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
39:42Drawing parallels between the olive press and the events in Gethsemane, Truman G. Madsen invites us to reflect on Christ's atoning sacrifice. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
…
continue reading

1
The Healing Power of Christ | J. Richard Clarke | March 1984
35:34
35:34
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
35:34We all sin, but we don't have to live with those burdens forever. Through repentance, we can be made clean through the Atonement of Christ. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
…
continue reading

1
Leadership—Jesus Was the Perfect Leader | James M. Paramore | August 1989
43:13
43:13
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
43:13If we look to and study the life of Jesus Christ, we can learn how to become a leader in our families, church callings, and secular settings. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
…
continue reading

1
Getting to Know China | Dallin H. Oaks | March 1991
31:51
31:51
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
31:51God loves all His children. With patience, we will have opportunities to serve the people of China, and one day to share the gospel there. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
…
continue reading

1
Finding Strength in Christ | Michael D. Barnes | July 2008
28:28
28:28
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
28:28How do we overcome our weaknesses? Michael Barnes gives advice on how to receive help and strength from the Lord. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
…
continue reading

1
Comfort in Christ | Wendy W. Reese | September 2023
12:57
12:57
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
12:57Life can be uncomfortable, but prayer, service, and temple attendance can help us find true comfort in the Savior. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
…
continue reading

1
Healing Racism Through Jesus Christ | Ryan Gabriel | April 2021
35:08
35:08
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
35:08Ryan Gabriel explains how following Jesus Christ can help the United States begin healing from racism and can eventually change the world. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
…
continue reading

1
The Glass Is Half Full: The Second Coming of the Lord Jesus Christ | Richard Neitzel Holzapfel | July 2001
34:27
34:27
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
34:27The timing of the Lord Jesus Christ's second coming is unknown. No matter its timing, we should live optimistically and plan for the future. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
…
continue reading

1
“Another Testament of Jesus Christ” | Dallin H. Oaks | June 1993
41:49
41:49
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
41:49The Book of Mormon must not be neglected. Its testimony of the Savior Jesus Christ ought to be the center or our faith. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
…
continue reading

1
The Children of Christ | Neal A. Maxwell | February 1990
50:30
50:30
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
50:30Neal A. Maxwell expounds on the nature of Christ and those who become His children through obeying His gospel and becoming like Him. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
…
continue reading

1
Christ Is the Reason | Merrill J. and Marilyn S. Bateman | January 2001
38:26
38:26
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
38:26Obedience is the price, faith is the power, love is the motive, the Spirit is the key, and Christ is the reason—for everything we do. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
…
continue reading

1
As If They Would Ask Him to Tarry a Little Longer | Vaughn J. Featherstone | March 1975
33:26
33:26
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
33:26You can gain a personal experience with the Lord just as the disciples and He will tarry with you, as He did with them. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
…
continue reading

1
Being One with Christ | Marilyn S. Bateman | January 1999
10:54
10:54
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
10:54If we are one with Christ, as well as friends, family, and church members, we will have the strength to withstand the winds of adversity. Click here to access the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
…
continue reading

1
Come Unto Christ | Henry B. Eyring | October 1989
46:17
46:17
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
46:17If we come unto Christ, His Atonement will make us clean and spotless. We can go home to live with God again, our deepest desire. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
…
continue reading

1
Christ—Jehovah—Messiah | Hugh B. Brown | December 1970
35:59
35:59
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
35:59Get to know your Shepherd, who can forgive you of your sins and teach you the truth. Evaluate your commitment to the Savior, Jesus Christ. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
…
continue reading