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BYU seeks to develop students of faith, intellect, and character. Students at BYU are taught the truths of the gospel of Jesus Christ, which gospel encourages the pursuit of all truth. President Gordon B. Hinckley said of BYU:

Here we are doing what is not done in any other major university of which I am aware. We are demonstrating that faith in the Almighty can accompany and enrich scholarship in the secular.

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Devotional: Rebecca Hunter

By Ashleigh Staples
August 04, 2026
Rebecca Hunter, associate dean in the McKay School of Education, spoke at a BYU devotional this morning about how asking the questions of what, how and why can help individuals come closer to the Savior and receive the Father's fullness.
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Devotional: The need for greater hope

By Ashleigh Staples
July 28, 2026
Jamal Willis, assistant director of student wellness, spoke this morning at a BYU devotional, testifying of God's love and encouraging students to place their hope in Jesus Christ through life's challenges.
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Devotional: To those enduring trials with no end

By Ashleigh Staples
July 21, 2026
In his devotional address at BYU, Jeff Bednar, professor of Management, testified of the doctrine of Christ and the peace it has brought him. He reflected on experiences that challenged his faith and ability to endure.
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Devotional: Bruce Brockbank

By Ashleigh Staples
July 14, 2026
"Life is better when you share in the light."
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Devotional: Lessons from the Master Engineer

By Ashleigh Staples
June 30, 2026
Sharing remarks on understanding the Creator and understanding ourselves better, Anton Bowden delivered insights from his area of expertise at a BYU devotional this morning.
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Devotional: "That the works of God should be made manifest"

By Ashleigh Staples
June 09, 2026
“Blindness is symbolic of the inability to perceive or the refusal to acknowledge the works of God.”
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Devotional: Elysa Dishman

By Ashleigh Staples
June 02, 2026
BYU law professor Elysa Dishman spoke at a BYU Devotional this morning about the healing power of community and its role in the miracles of Jesus Christ.
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Forum: The power of faith panel

By Ashleigh Staples
May 19, 2026
President C. Shane Reese, along with D. Michael Lindsay of Taylor University, addressed the campus community in a panel discussion during today's forum on faith in higher education.
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Devotional: The gift and power of your light

By Ashleigh Staples
May 12, 2026
Testifying of the Savior and His love, Arlene Sewell, portfolio director of artificial intelligence, offered insights to the BYU community about light and the role it plays in a changing world.
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Devotional: What are you becoming at BYU?

By Ashleigh Staples
May 05, 2026
Brian Radford, the information technology vice president and CES CIO, addressed the campus community in a devotional at Brigham Young University this morning.
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Devotional: Trevor Wilson

By Sage Johns
April 07, 2026
Trevor Wilson, a senior associate athletic director, delivered a devotional on BYU campus today. He shared his gratitude for Easter, General Conference and the chance to give a devotional during this time.
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Devotional: Everyday disciples of Jesus Christ

By Ashleigh Staples
March 17, 2026
Becoming an everyday disciple of Jesus Christ begins with simple, daily decisions, taught Brother Sean R. Dixon, second counselor in the Young Men general presidency, during a BYU devotional Tuesday morning.
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Devotional: “Be still and know that I am God”

By Ashleigh Staples
March 10, 2026
Shayla Bott, professor and associate dean in the College of Fine Arts and Communications, addressed the campus community in a BYU devotional today. She invited the audience to become more “artful” in their living by making their time special through slowing down.
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Devotional: Faith in Jesus Christ in the information age

By Sage Johns
March 03, 2026
Elder Quentin L. Cook addressed BYU campus today about having faith in the Information Age. He structured his remarks around personal experiences and prophetic teachings from the last 150 years.
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Devotional: Coming closer to Jesus Christ

By Sage Johns
February 10, 2026
“As your prophet leader, I pray for what our Heavenly Father wants for each of us — and that is to be or become active members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, proceeding forward on the covenant path into the eternities.”
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Devotional: Elder Steven D. Shumway

By Sage Johns
February 03, 2026
Elder Steven D. Shumway of the Seventy spoke at a BYU devotional today in testifying of God and His plan. His wife, Sister Heidi Shumway, also testified of God's plan.
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Devotional: Elder Matthew S. Holland

By Sage Johns
January 20, 2026
Elder Matthew S. Holland, a general authority seventy for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, began his devotional address by iterating his deep ties to BYU and expressing his gratitude for his and his family’s time there.
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Devotional: President Reese and Sister Reese

By Sage Johns
January 13, 2026
Sister Wendy Reese and President C. Shane Reese welcomed students and employees back from winter break in the first devotional of 2026.
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