Finding Center

A Higher Purpose to Education In the first half, Drew Gilpin Faust shares her BYU Forum address entitled, “Humility Hope, and the Work of Becoming Educated” Then, in the second half we will hear from Craig A. Cardon with his BYU Commencement Speech, “And Thus We See.”

Why We Need a Savior In the first half, Elder Kyle S. McKay shares his BYU Devotional address, “There Must Need Be a Christ” Then, in the second half we will hear from Jeffery N. Bunker with his talk entitled, “Of Starfish and Destinies.”

Overcoming Racism Through Kindness, Unity, and the Savior. In the first half, Ryan Gabriel speaks on “Healing Racism Through Jesus Christ.” Then, in the second half ”Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin and Sister Sharon Eubank give their addresses “The Virtue of Kindness” and “By Union of Feeling We Obtain Power with God.”

Receiving the Spirit Through Study and Observance In the first half, we will hear from Mark L. Pace with his BYU Devotional address entitled, “His Sheep Still Hear His Voice.” Then, in the second half David A. Bednar shares his BYU Devotional address entitled, “Quick to Observe.”

Perspectives Gained from Adversity A daily hour of spiritual focus. Today on “Finding Center,” the theme is, “Perspectives Gained from Adversity” In the first half, we will hear Stephen J. Bahr (Pronounced- Steven Bar) give his BYU Devotional address entitled, “Going Forward with Faith During Difficult Times.” Then, in the second half Janalee Emmer (Jan as in ran) shares her BYU Devotional address...

Invitations and their Promised Blessings. A daily hour of spiritual focus. Today on “Finding Center,” the theme is, “Invitations and their Promised Blessings” In the first half, we will hear Elder Gary E Stevenson’s BYU Devotional address entitled, “Divinely Appointed Responsibilities, Heavenly Blessings.” Then, in the second half we will hear from Elder Randall K. Bennet with, “Prophetic Invitati...

Communal and Global Outreach In the first half, we will hear Elder Dallin H. Oaks’ BYU Devotional address entitled, “Racism and other Challenges.” Then, in the second half we will hear a BYU Forum address from Dambisa Moyo entitled, “The Macroeconomic, Geopolitical, and Social Trends Defining Our World.”

Seeking the Holy Ghost In the first half, we will hear Elder José A. Teixeira’s BYU Devotional address entitled, “To Be Spiritually Minded Is Life and Peace” Then, in the second half we will hear a fireside address from Elder Robert D Hales entitled, “Seek and Attain the Spiritual High Ground in Life.”

Choosing to be Changed by the Savior In the first half, we will hear Bishop L. Todd Budge speak on, “Broke” Hearts and Contrite Spirits.” Then, in the second half Neil J. Anderson gives his BYU Forum Address entitled, “Responding to the Savior’s Invitation: ”Come.”

Diversified and Life-Long Learning In the first half, we will hear David Epstein’s BYU forum address “The Path of Most Resistance: How to Learn For a Changing World.” Then, in the second half Elder David A. Bednar gives his commencement speech entitled, “Learning to Love Learning.”

Preparing for and Honoring Temple Covenants In the first half, we will hear excerpts from Sister Julie B. Beck’s address “Unlocking the Door to the Blessings of Abraham.” Then, in the second half Elder David A. Bednar gives his remarks entitled, “As Long as the World Shall Stand.”

Choosing Unity Over Discrimination In the first half, President Kevin J. Worthen shares his address “Persevere in Unity” Then, in the second half Elder Quentin L Cook gives his remarks entitled, “Be Not Weary in Well-Doing”

Deepening Discipleship Through Obedience In the first half, Scott D. Whiting speaks on “Deepening Discipleship” Then, in the second half Cheryl C. Lant shares her address “Hold Tight to the Iron Rod”

Remaining Spiritually Strong In the first half, Susanne Johnson Davis shares her address “Keeping Our Spiritual Wells Flowing” Then, in the second half Matthew Wickman speaks on “Thriving Spiritually”

The Power of Prayer Today on Finding Center we will hear from Bruce D. Porter with his BYU devotional address titled, "Did You Think to Pray?" Next, we will hear from Joseph Fielding McConkie with his BYU devotional address titled, "Finding Answers." 00:00:00 - Did You Think to Pray? 00:25:19 - Finding Answers

The Lord is Aware of You Today on Finding Center we will first hear from Rosemary Thackery with her BYU Women's Conference address titled, "The Lord Knows You and Is Aware of You." Then we will hear from David L. Kooyman with his BYU devotional titled, "Press Forward with a Steadfastness in Christ." 00:00:00 - The Lord Knows You and Is Aware of You 00:29:18 - Press Forward with a Steadfastness in...

Dealing with Changing Relationships First on Finding Center we will hear from L. Whitney Clayton with his BYU commencement address titled, "Getting and Staying Connected." Full audio and transcript available at: https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/l-whitney-clayton/getting-staying-connected/ Then we will hear from Wendy L. Watson with her devotional speech titled, "Change: It's Always a Possibility!" F...

God's Perfect Plan Today on Finding Center, we will hear from L. Tom Perry with his BYU devotional address titled, "The Great Plan of Our God." Full audio and transcript available at: https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/l-tom-perry/great-plan-god/ Then we will hear from Marcus B. Nash with his devotional address titled, "Guided Safely Home." Full audio, video, and transcript available at: https://speec...

Disrupting the Cycle of Pride First, we will hear Marvin J. Ashton's devotional address titled, "Carry Your Cross." Then we will hear Wilford W. Andersen's devotional address titled, "The Pride Cycle." 00:00:00 - Carry Your Cross 00:31:01 - The Pride Cycle

First, we will hear from Donald L. Hallstrom with his devotional address titled, "The Heart and a Willing Mind." Then we will hear from Mark B. Colton with his devotional address titled, "Never Give Up on Your Testimony of the Gospel." 00:00:00 - The Heart and a Willing Mind 00:29:48 - Never Give Up on Your Testimony of the Gospel

Today on Finding Center we will first hear from Weatherford T. Clayton with his devotional address titled, "The Rock of Our Redeemer." Then we will hear from D. Kelly Ogden with his devotional address titled, "The Miracle of Repentance." 00:00:00 - The Rock of Our Redeemer 00:26:19 - The Miracle of Repentance

Christ's Doctrine: A Firm Foundation Today on Finding Center we will first hear from Douglas D. Holmes with his devotional address titled, "The Doctrine of Christ: Our Daily Walk." Then, we will hear from Steven L. Taylor with his devotional speech titled, "The Sure Foundation." 00:00:00 - The Doctrine of Christ: Our Daily Walk 00:29:59 - The Sure Foundation

The Divine Impact of Righteous Women First, we will hear from Glenn L. Pace for his devotional address titled, "The Divine Nature and Destiny of Women." Then, we will hear from Patricia Holland for her devotional address titled, "The Soul's Center." Lastly, we will hear from Eva Witesman for her devotional address titled, "Women and Education: 'A Future Only God Could See for You.'" 00:00:00 - The...

Today for Finding Center we begin with John W. Welch's devotional talk titled, "And with All Thy Mind." Then we will hear from Timothy B. Smith with his devotional talk titled, "Love of the Savior." 00:00:00 - And with All Thy Mind 00:28:56 - Love of the Savior

First, we will hear from Jack N. Gerard with his devotional address titled, "Could We Have Supposed?" Then, we will hear from Patricia Ravert for her devotional address titled, "Persistence, Patience, and Posies." 00:00:00 - Could We Have Supposed? 00:33:58 - Persistence, Patience, and Posies