Faith

Bishop W. Christopher Waddell, second counselor in the Presiding Bishopric of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered Tuesday’s campus Devotional address about the difference between good and essential, and the importance of thoughtful preparation.

Brother Mark L. Pace, Sunday School General President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered Tuesday’s BYU Devotional address about living and acting in faith.

In Tuesday’s campus Devotional, Marriott School of Business dean Brigitte Madrian helped students to see the value in finding gospel connections from cherished childhood stories.

In Tuesday’s campus Devotional, director of BYU Broadcasting Michael Dunn taught students the importance of maintaining courage and faith throughout life’s mountains and molehills.

President Russell M. Nelson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints addressed young adults around the world in his BYU Devotional about unchanging and eternal truths.

President Kevin J Worthen and Sister Peggy S. Worthen welcomed students back to campus with the first Devotional of the semester. They spoke about facing unexpected challenges and the blessings of gathering.

Elder Gary E. Stevenson, a member of The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered the Education Week Devotional address about the history of education week, Joseph Smith, The Book of Mormon and the ongoing restoration of the gospel.

Pam Musil, associate chair of the department of dance, delivered Tuesday’s Devotional address in the de Jong Concert Hall about the importance of changing and transforming our lives to prepare to meet God.

Spencer Fluhman, executive director of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship and an associate professor of history, delivered Tuesday’s Devotional address in the de Jong Concert Hall about the unique role of education at Brigham Young University and the perspective it provides.

Amy Tanner, associate professor and undergraduate coordinator for the mathematics education department, delivered Tuesday’s Devotional address in the de Jong Concert Hall.

Chris Crowe, professor of English and English education, delivered Tuesday’s Devotional address in the de Jong Concert Hall. Crowe spoke about navigating Hamlet’s “undiscover’d country” and how to face uncertainties.

Michalyn Steele, associate professor of law, delivered Tuesday's Devotional address in the de Jong Concert Hall. Steele spoke about trusting the Lord throughout times of trial and tribulation.

Ellie Young, associate professor of clinical psychology and special education delivered Tuesday’s Devotional address in the de Jong Concert Hall. Young spoke on keeping our covenants with the Lord in an uplifting and supporting way.

Phillip Rash, director of First-Year Experience and assistant dean of Undergraduate Education, delivered Tuesday’s Devotional address in the de Jong Concert Hall. Rash spoke on the importance of reaching out to those on the margins of the different groups we belong to, including those who might feel marginalized at BYU.

Julianne Grose, associate professor in the department of microbiology and molecular biology, delivered Tuesday’s Devotional address in the de Jong Concert Hall. Professor Grose spoke on the importance of recognizing our individual talents, gifts and roles in life.

J.B. Haws, associate professor of church history and doctrine, delivered the Devotional address Tuesday in the Joseph Smith Building auditorium. Professor Haws spoke on ways we can combat the dangers of comparison and gave compelling examples of looking outward rather than focusing on ourselves.

BYU's annual Women's Conference came to a close on Friday. Here are some of the inspiring thoughts attendees heard during their classes. 

It’s impossible to get to every class at BYU Women's Conference, but here are a few inspiring highlights from BYU faculty members: