Best BYU Studies Podcasts (2024)

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The World Needs to See and Feel Your Light | Chad Lewis | March 2014 24:11

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We can help others see and feel the light of Christ through our examples. Chad Lewis shares examples of those who shared their light with him. Click here to view the speech page! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By By Study and By Faith: BYU Speeches

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Accountable Citizenship | Stan A. Taylor | May 1998 34:00

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Agency is the greatest gift God gives to us, so we sometimes struggle with duel sovereignty, but we can help and accept the government by being accountable citizens. Click here to access the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By By Study and By Faith: BYU Speeches

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The Soul of Kalaupapa | Fred E. Woods | September 2008 25:17

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We can learn much from Kalaupapa, a leprosy settlement in Hawaii, and how the religious communities there respected and loved each other. Click here to view the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By By Study and By Faith: BYU Speeches

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Yea, They May Forget, Yet Will I Not Forget Thee | Cecilia M. Peek | November 2011 27:26

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The Lord has promised that, even when we feel most lost and alone, even when those closest to us have forgotten us, He is aware of us. Click here to view the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By By Study and By Faith: BYU Speeches

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Confess the Lord’s Hand in All Things | Parris K. Egbert | May 2011 37:45

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Our blessings, trials, and even advancements in modern technology are evidence of His love and we must confess the Lord's hand in all things. Click here to access the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By By Study and By Faith: BYU Speeches

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Why Giving Matters | Arthur C. Brooks | February 2009 34:35

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Arthur C. Brooks explains why charitable giving is more than just a good idea; science and faith agree that it makes us better and happier. Click here to view the speech page on our website. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By By Study and By Faith: BYU Speeches

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Feel and Follow the Holy Spirit | Lee Wakefield | July 2004 28:16

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We may worry about missing out on important life opportunities, but the Spirit will help us to be in the right place at the right time. Click here to access the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By By Study and By Faith: BYU Speeches

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The Crucibles of Eternal Identity | Sally H. Barlow | June 1999 36:45

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Self-knowledge of our eternal identity is essential in the journey to overcome the crucibles of this life and fulfill our potential. Click here to access the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By By Study and By Faith: BYU Speeches

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The Last Leaf 2:11

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This is a poem by Ben de Hoyos. It was a finalist in the 2022 BYU Studies Poetry Contest. It beautifully explores the natural imagery of a falling leaf. CLICK HERE to read the poem online

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Lessons from Life’s Laboratory | Gregory F. Burton | October 2011 26:20

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We may not know where life will take us, but the experiments in life will yield fruitful results with the gospel of Christ. Click here to access the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By By Study and By Faith: BYU Speeches

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Stones, Serpents, Swords, Seeds, and Tears | Sandra Rogers | June 1994 27:42

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Stories from scriptures and other faithful Saints worldwide teach us how we can build the kingdom of God by faith, repentance, service, and compassion. Click here to access the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By By Study and By Faith: BYU Speeches

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Stiff-Necked 1:40

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This poem by Darlene Young was a finalist in the 2024 BYU Studies Poetry Contest. CLICK HERE to read the poem online.

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The Human Body: A Gift and a Responsibility | Larry Tucker | May 2013 29:36

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With the right attitude and the Lord at our side, we can learn to live a healthy lifestyle and more fully enjoy the blessings of life. Click here to access the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By By Study and By Faith: BYU Speeches

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Faith to Forgive Grievous Harms: Accepting the Atonement as Restitution | James R. Rasband | October 2012 27:54

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The faith to forgive, like faith to repent, shows our trust in the Atonement, which provides restitution and heals us from wrongs. Click here to access the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By By Study and By Faith: BYU Speeches

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The Sharing of Common Values | Emma Nicholson | April 2017 14:09

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Baroness Emma Nicholson receives an honorary doctorate and tells "fellow" graduates the history and common values she shares with BYU and the Church. Click here to access the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By By Study and By Faith: BYU Speeches

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One Week Before Kindergarten 1:52

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This poem by Ali Benson Moulton was a finalist in the 2022 BYU Studies Poetry Contest. It examines the complexities of watching a child grow up. CLICK HERE to read the poem online.

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Spiritual Creation | Andra J. Duke | March 2023 33:59

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As children of the Creator, we are all intentional spiritual creations. We create our own stories with the help of an editor, Jesus Christ. Click here to access the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By By Study and By Faith: BYU Speeches

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Book Notice: Approaching the Tree: Interpreting 1 Nephi 8, edited by Benjamin Keogh, Joseph M. Spencer, and Jennifer Champoux 2:58

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This is a book notice for Approaching the Tree: Interpreting 1 Nephi 8, edited by Benjamin Keogh, Joseph M. Spencer, and Jennifer Champoux. It describes a compilation of essays and artwork regarding studying Lehi's dream from multiple angles. This collection is an excellent tool for those interested in diving deeper into this foundational scripture…

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Mary's Assumption 1:47

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This poem by Christopher Bissett won 3rd place in the 2023 BYU Studies Poetry Contest. It examines the difficult role of motherhood for Mary in the context of the resurrection. CLICK HERE to read the poem online.

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Constancy Amid Change | David B. Haight | January 1980 42:53

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Don't abandon sound economic principles: stay out of unnecessary debt, use a budget, and set yourselves up for financial peace of mind. Click here to access the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By By Study and By Faith: BYU Speeches

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Building an Innovative “Latter-day Saints without Borders” Organization 25:47

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Author Warner Woodworth describes what he calls "practical Christianity," that is, actively perusing service by caring for the poor. Woodworth offers many examples of Church members who have started non-profit humanitarian organizations that serve the global community, taking initiative to follow Christ's invitation to live charitably. The systems …

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The Wind Beneath Your Wings | Dieter F. Uchtdorf | November 2003 32:42

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At times we will go through trials and need to be lifted up. Control, attitude, and faith in God's power will create wind beneath our wings. Click here to access the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By By Study and By Faith: BYU Speeches

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The Stewardship of Our First Freedom 27:12

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This article by Clark G. Gilbert was originally given as a keynote address at the BYU Religious Freedom Annual Review. It focuses on the value of religious freedom and our responsibility to defend it. While formalized legal protection of this right is crucial, social and interpersonal advocacy is required to maintain true religious freedom. Religio…

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Book Notice: Mormon Envoy: The Diplomatic Legacy of Dr. John Milton Bernhisel 3:35

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This is a book notice for Bruce W. Worthen's biographyMormon Envoy: The Diplomatic Legacy of Dr. John Milton Bernhisel was written by Matthew B. Christensen. It describes the life and career of Bernhisel, with special emphasis on his diplomatic and political influence on behalf of Latter-Day Saints on the US Government. Worthen's analysis is thorou…

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“Dumb” Puns in Alma 30: A Mesoamerican Twist on Korihor’s Talionic Punishment 15:41

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This article by Mark Alan Wright and Neal Rappleye offers a fascinating look into Korihor being "struck dumb" in Alma 30 from an ancient Mesoamerican cultural lens. Patterns in ancient languages demonstrate instances of word-play connecting punishment to the crime, particularly in and around the Mayans. Wright and Rappleye dive into historical and …

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Being in Tune: Minimizing Interference Beats | Rebecca Schroeder | May 2016 31:41

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By following the prophets and by avoiding pride and contention, we can minimize the interference beats that stop us from being in harmony with the Spirit. Click here to access the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By By Study and By Faith: BYU Speeches

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Richard Bushman’s BYU Years: The Beginnings of an Influential Career 48:30

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This article by J.B. Haws explores the early career of influential Latter-Day Saint Historian Richard Bushman, whose joint focus on both theology and academics helped to foster a harmony between these two valuable pursuits. Bushman was an incredibly knowledgeable across many fields and found ways to integrate and connect his work across disciplines…

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Knit Together 18:32

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This essay by Liz Busby explores a literal and figurative interpretation of Colossians 2:2 through discussion of what it means to be “knit together” in our relationship. The author offers a compelling and introspective at her own relationship with her sister through this lens. CLICK HERE to read the essay online…

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Thoughts, In Threes 1:45

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This Poem by Isaac James Richards was a finalist in the 2023 BYU Studies Poetry Contest. It artfully explores what exists at the intersection of different things. CLICK HERE to read the poem online

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The Power of Deliverance | Henry B. Eyring | January 2008 27:38

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God can offer us deliverance through the hardest of trials, including comfort in grief, strength in opposition, and escape from sin. Click here to access the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By By Study and By Faith: BYU Speeches

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Book Review: The Mormon Military Experience: 1838 to the Cold War by Sherman L. Fleek and Robert C. Freeman 8:47

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This is a review by Kenneth L. Alford of Sherman L. Fleek and Robert C. Freeman's Book The Mormon Military Experience: 1823 to the Cold War. Alford lauds the authors' authority on the subject and the comprehensive undertaking they embarked on, though found the lack of a connected theme left him "wanting." Overall, he finds few historical errors, an…

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Life and Death Blessing and Cursing New Context for the Skin of Blackness in the Book of Mormon 35:40

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This article by TJ Uriona explores the phrase "skin of blackness" used in 2 Nephi 5:21. Uriona provides evidence in support of the claim that, within an ancient near-eastern context, this phrase can be understood as a motif for death. Uriona pulls from multiple sources to support his claim, including texts contemporary to Nephi's era that use simil…

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Book Notice: Both Things Are True 4:49

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This is a book notice by Katie Lewis about Kate Holbrook's essay compilation entitled Both Things are True. These essays explore areas of doctrine in which Holbrook (a renowned gospel scholar and historian focusing on LDS women) from points of tension, or contraries. Holbrook then works through a Christlike approach to find a place of coexistence f…

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Leaders and Managers | Hugh Nibley | August 1983 29:45

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Good managers produce personal gain and rely on the wisdom of the world, but great leaders build the Lord's kingdom. Leadership relies on God. Click here to access the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By By Study and By Faith: BYU Speeches

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The Psalm of Nephi in an Age of Anxiety and Division 38:49

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This article by Patrick Q. Mason examines one of the most literarily impressive passages of the Book of Mormon: 2 Nephi 4:16–35. These verses, often referred to as The Psalm of Nephi, have seen an increased focus over the last few decades, which Mason credits to its unique application to those in our modern world. Mason proposes that a general focu…

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One Days Return, Long Past Childhood 2:24

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This poem by Dixie L. Partridge was a finalist in the 2023 BYU Studies Poetry Contest. It explores a pastoral depiction of memory and the beauty of nature. Click Here to Read the Poem Online

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Book Notice: Restless Pilgrim: Andrew Jenson's Quest for Latter-day Saint History 3:30

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This is a book notice of Reid L. Neilson and Scott D. Marianno's biography of Andrew Jenson, written by Matthew B. Christensen. Restless Pilgrim: Andrew Jenson's Quest for Latter-day Saint History offers a detailed description of the life of this influential church historian. Though not necessarily a household name, Andrew Jenson is a key figure in…

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“That’s How the Light Gets In” | Tyler J. Jarvis | July 2013 26:07

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In our attempts for perfection, we must accept our imperfection, find an approximate solution, act on that solution, and then try again. Click here to access the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By By Study and By Faith: BYU Speeches

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I Have Dreamed with Her The Fruitful Relationship between Minerva Teichert and Alice Merrill Horne 30:58

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This essay by Laura Paulsen Howe explores the relationship between prolific LDS painter Minerva Teichert and her agent Alice Merrill Horne. Horne acted as a critical intersection between artists and church leadership in the mid 20th century. Teichert, known for painting pioneer and Book of Mormon scenes, as well as temple interiors, credits Horne a…

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Boxwoods 1:45

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This poem by Andrew Maxfield was a finalist in the 2022 BYU Studies Poetry Contest. It explores the love and practices shared between generations in an effort to keep memory alive.

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Book Review: The King Follett Sermon: A Biography 3:13

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This a book review by Matthew B. Christensen of William Smith's The King Follett: A Biography. Christensen speaks highly of Smith's work. This compelling book provides a deep look at a landmark source of Latter-Day Saint theology. It is structured as a biography, an original and engaging approach to the genre. CLICK HERE to read the Book Review on …

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The Faith to Do His Will | Beth Luthy | June 2018 26:36

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Though it is not always easy, God expects us to trust in Him. Beth Luthy shares how having the faith to do His will caused miracles to happen in her life. Click here to read the speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By By Study and By Faith: BYU Speeches

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On Gospel Methodology at Brigham Young University 52:33

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This essay by Richard D. Osguthorpe and Justin Collings describes President Spencer W. Kimball's “Second Century Address,” and how teachers can pursue its directive of teaching through "gospel methodology, concepts and insights." This means teachers must focus on both the "why" and "how." They must teach not only content that reflects gospel princi…

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Book Review of Susa Young Gates: Daughter of Mormonism by Romney Burke 9:47

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This is a book review of Romney Burke's biography of influential second generation church leader Susa Young Gates was written by Dave Hall. It describes the importance of this biographical work, which filled an important gap in research. Burke drew from troves of primary source materials, including journals and letters. Hall praises Burke's willing…

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The Dance 8:14

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This essay by Michelle Forstrom was a finalist in the 2023 BYU Studies Essay Contest. It explores the power of song and dance, with an emphasis on Bulgarian Folkdance. Hope can be found in devastating circumstances, especially with the help of familial love. CLICK HERE to read the full essay online.

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Quinoa and Olive Trees: Strengthening the Lord’s Vineyard | Rick Jellen | May 2021 31:13

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Rick Jellen uses his research on quinoa growth to discuss the allegory of the olive trees and the growing need for diversity in the Church. Click here to access the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By By Study and By Faith: BYU Speeches

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Reclaiming the Primary Question A New Beginning for Joseph Smiths First Vision 39:52

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This article by William G. Perez examines the value of introducing Latter-Day Saints to the multiple accounts of the first vision, a subject that had previously been lesser-known or even controversial. He explains the recently developed resources for members and educators within the church, and examines the reception of this new material via survey…

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Forgiveness 1:09

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A poem by Erik Jacobsen. This poem was a finalist in the 2023 BYU Studies Poetry Contest. It explores the relief of forgiveness.

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Embracing Our Highest Worship 1:08:24

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This personal essay by Tyler Johnson discusses temple preparation and making temple worship more meaningful. He addresses the discomfort and confusion some people feel when visiting the temple and ways in which some of this can be overcome, proposing a sort of "meta-approach" that may enhance the experience. Different approaches can be used to allo…

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Truth and Liberty | L. Tom Perry | September 1987 32:35

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The Constitution was written through divine inspiration. We are blessed by our freedoms and are responsible for ensuring liberty continues. Click here to access the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By By Study and By Faith: BYU Speeches

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