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Overcoming Adversity

Overcoming Adversity

By: BYU Speeches
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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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  • We Are Here to Be Tried, Tested, Proved | Joseph Fielding Smith | October 1961

    We Are Here to Be Tried, Tested, Proved | Joseph Fielding Smith | October 1961
    May 26 2025

    When viewed from the perspective of eternity, this life is only a brief moment. In that moment, we are being tried, tested, proved, and taught by our Father in Heaven. Will we be faithful to Him? Click here to see the speech page.

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    33 mins
  • Inertia, Entropy, and Good Cheer | Geoffrey J. Germane | June 1995

    Inertia, Entropy, and Good Cheer | Geoffrey J. Germane | June 1995
    May 12 2025

    The physical principles of inertia and entropy are strikingly relevant to our spiritual lives, as is the admonition to “be of good cheer.” Click here to see the speech page.

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    34 mins
  • How to Be Happy Now—and Forever | Jean B. Bingham | December 2019

    How to Be Happy Now—and Forever | Jean B. Bingham | December 2019
    Apr 28 2025

    With the eternal perspective of the gospel as our guide in this life, we can learn how to be truly happy now—and forever. Click here to see the speech page.

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    28 mins
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Excellent comparison of the famous poem to our trusting in God! I never connected that movie to a spiritual lesson before. Loved this!

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