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Finding Center

Finding Center is a daily half-hour of spiritual focus and re-centering. Religious leaders, university faculty, and other thoughtful people share insight and experiences on topics most meaningful to them. On Tuesdays, we'll bring you live devotionals and forum addresses from the BYU campus. M-F 1 Eastern/10 Pacific. And you can subscribe to the podcast and never miss an episode.

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Oct 6, 2026

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Episodes

Seeking the Holy Ghost 17.03.2021

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 08.03.2021

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 22.02.2021

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 15.02.2021

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 01.02.2021

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 11.01.2021

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 21.12.2020

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 16.12.2020

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 14.12.2020

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 11.12.2020

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 10.12.2020

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 09.12.2020

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

Careful Development of Our Testimonies 08.12.2020

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

Firm-Rooted Change Through Christ 07.12.2020

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 04.12.2020

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 03.12.2020

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...

Showing Our Love for the Lord 02.12.2020

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

Unexpected Changes to Our Plans 01.12.2020

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

Our Decisions Shape Our Lives 30.11.2020

Our Decisions Shape Our Lives First, we will hear from Henry D. Moyle with his 1963 BYU devotional address titled, "Beware of Temptation." Then, we will hear from Terry R. Seamons with his BYU commencement address titled, "We Believe in You." Lastly, we will hear from Quentin L. Cook with his BYU devotional address titled, "Great Expectations." 00:00:00 - Beware of Temptation - Henry D. Moyle 00:2...

Discerning Spiritual Promptings and God's Will 27.11.2020

Today on Finding Center we will first hear from Michael Orme with his devotional address titled, "Recognizing and Understanding the Spirit at BYU." Next, we will hear from Gerrit W. Gong with his devotional address titled, "Live Right Now." 00:00:00 - Recognizing and Understanding the Spirit at BYU 00:25:15 - Live Right Now

Gratitude and Happiness 26.11.2020

We begin with "Choose Happiness," a BYU devotional address by Elder Larry Lawrence. We end with Dr. Ray Huntington's talk on "A Grateful Heart. 00:00:00 - Choose Happiness - Larry Lawrence 00:26:41 - A Grateful Heart - Ray Huntington

Knowing Who We Are and Where We Are Going 24.11.2020

Knowing Who We Are and Where We Are Going First, we will hear Barry Willardson's devotional address titled, "Strangers and Pilgrims on the Earth." Full audio, video, and transcript available at: https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/barry-willardson/strangers-and-pilgrims-on-the-earth/ Next, we will hear Michael William Morgan's commencement address titled, "Our Identities at BYU and Beyond." Full audio...

A Forgiving Heart 23.11.2020

A Forgiving Heart First, we will hear from Steven M. Sandberg with his devotional address titled, "The Light of Forgiving." Then we will hear from James M. Harper with his devotional address titled, "Seventy Times Seven." 00:00:00 - The Light of Forgiving - Steven M. Sandberg 00:21:34 - Seventy Times Seven - James M. Harper

President Nelson - Gratitude 20.11.2020

During these trying times, President Nelson provides comfort to us in this special message about gratitude. M-F 1 Eastern/10 Pacific https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlcILxGmVrI

Seeing Our True, Potential Character 20.11.2020

Seeing Our True, Potential Character Kristine Hansen begins this hour of Finding Center with her devotional address titled, " Lift Up Thine Eyes to the Mountains." Full audio, video, and transcript available at: https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/kristine-hansen/lift-thine-eyes-mountains/ David Brooks ends the hour with his forum address titled, " Finding the Road to Character." Full audio, video, and...

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