BYU Speeches

Marriage & Love

Religion EN ↓ 85 episodes

Looking to improve your marriage or deepen your personal relationships? In this podcast, you’ll hear advice from experts and learn how to recognize and build healthy relationships. Listen to professors, experts, and special guests share their insights on how to build a happy home life and strengthen your relationship with those you love most.

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Jun 14, 2026

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The Eternal Family | Merrill J. Bateman | January 1998 28.10.2021

When we know that the marriage and family have eternal purposes, we are more motivated to follow God's commandments and those relationships with care. Click here to view the speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marriage, Family Law, and the Temple | Bruce C. Hafen | January 2014 06.10.2021

In a world where family ideals consistently gravitate toward convenience, Elder Bruce C. Hafen reminds us of the order of marriage taught in the Lord's temples. Click here to view the speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celestial Marriage—A Little Heaven on Earth | Robert D. Hales | November 1976 21.05.2021

Elder Robert D. Hales teaches that celestial marriage is one of God's greatest blessings; however, it requires humility and diligence to prepare for and create a happy, eternal family. Click here to view the speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Right Person, the Right Place, the Right Time | Thomas B. Holman | August 2000 14.05.2021

In this devotional delivered by Thomas B. Holman, we learn that marriage can be an intimidating decision, but we have been given all the information we need to find the right person, right time, and right place. Click here to view the speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Experience of Love and the Limitations of Psychological Explanation | Brent D. Slife | May 2017 02.04.2021

Dr. Brent D. Slife speaks on the common Cartesian, egoistic theories in psychology fall short when describing the unselfish, gracious, and unexplainable phenomenon of love. Click here to view the whole speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ten Keys to Successful Dating and Marriage Relationships | Hugh W. Pinnock | May 1981 05.03.2021

Marriage is key for our exaltation, but successful marriages do not come without hard work. Elder Hugh W. Pinnock offers ten suggestions for happier marriages. Click here to view the whole speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Law of Increasing Returns | Henry B. Eyring | March 1982 06.11.2020

Much less known than the economic law of decreasing returns is the spiritual law of increasing returns. Working and waiting are worth the blessings. Click here to view the speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Avoid It | Lynn G. Robbins | September 2013 09.10.2020

Lynn G. Robbins teaches that the Savior counsels us to avoid temptation rather than trying to resist it. Click here to view the speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We Have Everything | F. Melvin Hammond | February 2004 18.09.2020

After losing a home and all their possessions—twice—this family learned that as long as you have family, good friends, and the gospel, you have everything. Click here to view the speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New and Everlasting Covenant of Marriage | Bruce R. McConkie | April 1960 04.09.2020

If we want our marriage to last beyond this life, we must be faithful to the new and everlasting covenant of marriage we've made with our spouse and God. Click here to view the speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Make God and His Kingdom the Center of Your Life | Keith B. McMullin | October 2003 21.08.2020

Keith B. McMullin shares his testimony that as we increasingly love God and His kingdom and make them our primary focus, we will find that all of the "compartments" of our lives are blessed. Click here to view the speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Divine Nature and Destiny | Angel Abrea | June 1999 14.08.2020

Angel Abrea teaches that we have a divine nature and destiny, which includes sacred roles to fulfill. The most important of those roles are fatherhood and motherhood. Click here to access the speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Banquet of Consequences (Excerpted) | Quentin L. Cook | February 2017 07.08.2020

Quentin L. Cook teaches that choices have consequences. Satan tries to convince otherwise, but his plan only brings misery. God's plan brings lasting happiness. Click here to view the speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Is My Day of Opportunity | Michelle D. Craig | December 2018 31.07.2020

Michelle D. Craig teaches that we can use our trials to build character, draw strength from covenants and ordinances, and deepen family relationships. This is our day of opportunity. Click here to view the speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celestial Marriage | Bruce R. McConkie | November 1977 24.07.2020

Bruce R. McConkie teaches that everything we do in this life, especially living worthy of a celestial marriage, prepares us to become like our Father in Heaven. Click here to view the speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adoption: A Gift of Life, a Gift of Love | Mark A. Peterson | March 2005 17.07.2020

Mark A. Peterson shares how adoption is both a gift of life and love, as well as his personal experience with adoption, and some insights into spiritual adoption. Click here to view the speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Push Back Against the World (Excerpted) | Dallin H. and Kristen M. Oaks | November 2007 10.07.2020

Elder Dallin H. and Sister Kristen M. Oaks talk about dating, hope, and how to push back against the pressures of the world. Click here to view the speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Building an Eternal Home | Gordon B. Hinckley | November 1959 03.07.2020

Gordon B. Hinckley teaches that an eternal home is one where eternal covenants are made and kept. Strive for a temple marriage, and treasure your spouse and children. Click here to view the speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"That Our Children May Know" | Jeffrey R. Holland | August 1981 26.06.2020

Jeffrey R. Holland teaches that it is each of our responsibility to preserve generational testimony by teaching truth to our children and strengthening our families. Click here to view the speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Rejoice in Christ Jesus, and Have No Confidence in the Flesh" | F. Enzio Busche | May 1985 19.06.2020

F. Enzio Busche teaches that as we choose to follow the Savior, and have no confidence in the contrary messages of the world, we will understand our great potential in His eternal plan. Click here to view the speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Gospel of Relationships | Marleen Williams | May 2004 05.06.2020

Marleen Williams teaches that it is important to build relationships instead of competing with others. Click here to view the speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Disciples of Jesus Christ—Defenders of Marriage | Russell M. Nelson | August 2014 29.05.2020

Russell M. Nelson teaches that family life will be your most enduring reward. You will be called upon as defenders of marriage and family. Click here to view the speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"As I Have Loved You": Emulating the Savior's Example of Agency-Based Love in Dating and Marriage Relationships | Jason S. Carroll | April 2019 31.05.2019

Dr. Jason Carroll discusses why we should remember that love is a fruit of good relationships, not the root. He encourages Christlike behavior in dating. Click here to view the speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hanging Out, Hooking Up, and Celestial Marriage | Bruce A. Chadwick | May 2002 21.05.2019

In a time where hooking up is more popular than dating, Dr. Bruce A. Chadwick gives vital advice on how to make and keep strong, righteous relationships. Click here to view the speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How Do I Love Thee? | Jeffrey R. Holland | February 2000 17.05.2019

Jeffrey R. Holland teaches that in all relationships, but especially in romance, charity - including selflessness, kindness, tolerance, and support - is the love that "never faileth." Click here to view the speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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