http://odeo.com/channels/33291-LDS-Voices-Words-of-the-Prophets no Collection of talks by LDS (Mormon) Prophets and Apostles at General Conference, BYU Devotionals, Firesides, Education Week, and other Church-related forums. Collection of talks by LDS (Mormon) Prophets and Apostles at General Conference, BYU Devotionals, Firesides, Education Week, and other Church-related forums. ::: hear the word ::: en-us 40 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:05:00 -0700 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:05:00 -0700 Sports http://odeo.com/episodes/24755126-The-Standard-of-Truth-Has-Been-Erected-Boyd-K-Packer Boyd K. Packer, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles General Conference, October 2003 “We do not set the standards, but we are commanded to teach them and maintain them. . . . However out of step we may seem, however much the standards are belittled, however much others yield, we will not yield, we cannot yield.” Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Packer's remarks File Download (16:33 min / 4 MB) Boyd K. Packer, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles General Conference, October 2003 “We do not set the standards, but we are commanded to teach them and maintain them. . . . However out of step we may seem, however much the standards are belittled, however much others yield, we will not yield, we cannot yield.” Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Packer's remarks File Download (16:33 min / 4 MB) Boyd K. Packer, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles General Conference, October 2003 “We do not set the standards, but we are commanded to teach them and maintain them. . . . However out of step we may seem, however much the standards are belittled, however much others yield, we will not yield, we cannot yield.” Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Packer's remarks File Download (16:33 min / 4 MB) tag:odeo.com,2009-07-02,24755126 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:05:00 -0700 no LDS Voices: Words of the Prophets Sports & Recreation, College & High School http://odeo.com/episodes/24755127-The-World-Is-Waiting-to-Test-You-J-Reuben-Clark J. Reuben Clark, First Presidency BYU Devotional, April 1954 President Clark discusses the challenges faced by righteous followers of Christ. File Download (31:07 min / 9 MB) J. Reuben Clark, First Presidency BYU Devotional, April 1954 President Clark discusses the challenges faced by righteous followers of Christ. File Download (31:07 min / 9 MB) J. Reuben Clark, First Presidency BYU Devotional, April 1954 President Clark discusses the challenges faced by righteous followers of Christ. File Download (31:07 min / 9 MB) tag:odeo.com,2009-06-26,24755127 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:05:00 -0700 no LDS Voices: Words of the Prophets Sports & Recreation, College & High School http://odeo.com/episodes/24755128-Earthly-Debts-Heavenly-Debts-Joseph-B-Wirthlin Joseph B. Wirthlin, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles General Conference, April 2004 “We have earthly debts and heavenly debts. Let us be wise in dealing with each of them and ever keep in mind the words of the Savior. The scriptures tell us, ‘Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven.’ The riches of this world are as dust compared to the riches that await the faithful in the mansions of our Heavenly Father. How foolish is he who spends his days in the pursuit of things that rust and fade away. How wise is he who spends his days in the pursuit of eternal life.” Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Wirthlin's remarks. File Download (15:46 min / 4 MB) Joseph B. Wirthlin, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles General Conference, April 2004 “We have earthly debts and heavenly debts. Let us be wise in dealing with each of them and ever keep in mind the words of the Savior. The scriptures tell us, ‘Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven.’ The riches of this world are as dust compared to the riches that await the faithful in the mansions of our Heavenly Father. How foolish is he who spends his days in the pursuit of things that rust and fade away. How wise is he who spends his days in the pursuit of eternal life.” Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Wirthlin's remarks. File Download (15:46 min / 4 MB) Joseph B. Wirthlin, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles General Conference, April 2004 “We have earthly debts and heavenly debts. Let us be wise in dealing with each of them and ever keep in mind the words of the Savior. The scriptures tell us, ‘Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven.’ The riches of this world are as dust compared to the riches that await the faithful in the mansions of our Heavenly Father. How foolish is he who spends his days in the pursuit of things that rust and fade away. How wise is he who spends his days in the pursuit of eternal life.” Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Wirthlin's remarks. File Download (15:46 min / 4 MB) tag:odeo.com,2009-06-25,24755128 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:05:00 -0700 no LDS Voices: Words of the Prophets Sports & Recreation, College & High School http://odeo.com/episodes/24755129-Spiritual-Strength-in-Challenging-Times-Camille-Fronk-Olson Camille Fronk Olson, BYU Professor of Religion BYU Women’s Conference 2009 Sister Olson discusses the importance of building spiritual strength. File Download (0:00 min / 29 MB) Camille Fronk Olson, BYU Professor of Religion BYU Women’s Conference 2009 Sister Olson discusses the importance of building spiritual strength. File Download (0:00 min / 29 MB) Camille Fronk Olson, BYU Professor of Religion BYU Women’s Conference 2009 Sister Olson discusses the importance of building spiritual strength. File Download (0:00 min / 29 MB) tag:odeo.com,2009-06-24,24755129 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:05:00 -0700 no LDS Voices: Words of the Prophets Sports & Recreation, College & High School http://odeo.com/episodes/24755130-Teaching-and-Learning-in-the-Church-Jeffrey-R-Holland Jeffrey R. Holland, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles Worldwide Leadership Training Meeting, February 2007 “Listen for new ideas, things that may come to only you. They may not have anything to do with what we are saying. But that is how the Spirit works. Be open to promptings about how you can teach.” Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Holland's remarks. File Download (59:25 min / 27 MB) Jeffrey R. Holland, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles Worldwide Leadership Training Meeting, February 2007 “Listen for new ideas, things that may come to only you. They may not have anything to do with what we are saying. But that is how the Spirit works. Be open to promptings about how you can teach.” Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Holland's remarks. File Download (59:25 min / 27 MB) Jeffrey R. Holland, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles Worldwide Leadership Training Meeting, February 2007 “Listen for new ideas, things that may come to only you. They may not have anything to do with what we are saying. But that is how the Spirit works. Be open to promptings about how you can teach.” Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Holland's remarks. File Download (59:25 min / 27 MB) tag:odeo.com,2009-06-23,24755130 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:05:00 -0700 no LDS Voices: Words of the Prophets Sports & Recreation, College & High School http://odeo.com/episodes/24755131-For-the-Strength-of-the-Lord-The-Image-of-the-Church-L-Tom-Perry-and-Barbara-D-Perry L. Tom Perry, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and Barbara D. Perry BYU Women’s Conference 2009 Elder Perry discusses the mission and image of the LDS Church. File Download (0:00 min / 20 MB) L. Tom Perry, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and Barbara D. Perry BYU Women’s Conference 2009 Elder Perry discusses the mission and image of the LDS Church. File Download (0:00 min / 20 MB) L. Tom Perry, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and Barbara D. Perry BYU Women’s Conference 2009 Elder Perry discusses the mission and image of the LDS Church. File Download (0:00 min / 20 MB) tag:odeo.com,2009-06-21,24755131 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 00:05:00 -0700 no LDS Voices: Words of the Prophets Sports & Recreation, College & High School http://odeo.com/episodes/24718190-Do-You-Know-Glenn-L-Pace Glenn L. Pace, Of the Seventy General Conference, April 2007 “Once you recognize those [spiritual] feelings for what they are, your faith in them will increase. Soon you will find that you have developed a spiritual sixth sense which cannot be misled.” Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Pace's remarks. File Download (9:26 min / 4 MB) Glenn L. Pace, Of the Seventy General Conference, April 2007 “Once you recognize those [spiritual] feelings for what they are, your faith in them will increase. Soon you will find that you have developed a spiritual sixth sense which cannot be misled.” Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Pace's remarks. File Download (9:26 min / 4 MB) Glenn L. Pace, Of the Seventy General Conference, April 2007 “Once you recognize those [spiritual] feelings for what they are, your faith in them will increase. Soon you will find that you have developed a spiritual sixth sense which cannot be misled.” Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Pace's remarks. File Download (9:26 min / 4 MB) tag:odeo.com,2009-06-17,24718190 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:06:00 -0700 no LDS Voices: Words of the Prophets Sports & Recreation, College & High School http://odeo.com/episodes/24705041-This-Day-Henry-B-Eyring Henry B. Eyring, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles General Conference, April 2007 ” For those who are discouraged by their circumstances and are therefore tempted to feel they cannot serve the Lord this day, I make you two promises. Hard as things seem today, they will be better in the next day if you choose to serve the Lord this day with your whole heart. Your circumstances may not be improved in all the ways which you desire. But you will have been given new strength to carry your burdens and new confidence that when your burdens become too heavy, the Lord, whom you have served, will carry what you cannot. He knows how. He prepared long ago. He suffered your infirmities and your sorrows when He was in the flesh so that He would know how to succor you. The other promise I make to you is that by choosing to serve Him this day, you will feel His love and grow to love Him more.” Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Eyring's remarks. File Download (13:32 min / 6 MB) Henry B. Eyring, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles General Conference, April 2007 ” For those who are discouraged by their circumstances and are therefore tempted to feel they cannot serve the Lord this day, I make you two promises. Hard as things seem today, they will be better in the next day if you choose to serve the Lord this day with your whole heart. Your circumstances may not be improved in all the ways which you desire. But you will have been given new strength to carry your burdens and new confidence that when your burdens become too heavy, the Lord, whom you have served, will carry what you cannot. He knows how. He prepared long ago. He suffered your infirmities and your sorrows when He was in the flesh so that He would know how to succor you. The other promise I make to you is that by choosing to serve Him this day, you will feel His love and grow to love Him more.” Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Eyring's remarks. File Download (13:32 min / 6 MB) Henry B. Eyring, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles General Conference, April 2007 ” For those who are discouraged by their circumstances and are therefore tempted to feel they cannot serve the Lord this day, I make you two promises. Hard as things seem today, they will be better in the next day if you choose to serve the Lord this day with your whole heart. Your circumstances may not be improved in all the ways which you desire. But you will have been given new strength to carry your burdens and new confidence that when your burdens become too heavy, the Lord, whom you have served, will carry what you cannot. He knows how. He prepared long ago. He suffered your infirmities and your sorrows when He was in the flesh so that He would know how to succor you. The other promise I make to you is that by choosing to serve Him this day, you will feel His love and grow to love Him more.” Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Eyring's remarks. File Download (13:32 min / 6 MB) tag:odeo.com,2009-06-15,24705041 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:05:00 -0700 no LDS Voices: Words of the Prophets Sports & Recreation, College & High School http://odeo.com/episodes/24701726-The-Three-A-s-Atonement-Agency-and-Accountability-Marion-D-Hanks Marion D. Hanks, Emeritus General Authority BYU Devotional, April 1996 “Without the Atonement we could not have what we have of assurance, and we could not have the wonderful privilege of responding through our agency, moral agency, which is not only our privilege but our inescapable responsibility to carry and respond to.” Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Hanks' remarks. File Download (30:48 min / 9 MB) Marion D. Hanks, Emeritus General Authority BYU Devotional, April 1996 “Without the Atonement we could not have what we have of assurance, and we could not have the wonderful privilege of responding through our agency, moral agency, which is not only our privilege but our inescapable responsibility to carry and respond to.” Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Hanks' remarks. File Download (30:48 min / 9 MB) Marion D. Hanks, Emeritus General Authority BYU Devotional, April 1996 “Without the Atonement we could not have what we have of assurance, and we could not have the wonderful privilege of responding through our agency, moral agency, which is not only our privilege but our inescapable responsibility to carry and respond to.” Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Hanks' remarks. File Download (30:48 min / 9 MB) tag:odeo.com,2009-06-14,24701726 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:05:00 -0700 no LDS Voices: Words of the Prophets Sports & Recreation, College & High School http://odeo.com/episodes/24668816-Leaders-and-Managers-Hugh-W-Nibley Hugh W. Nibley, BYU Professor of Ancient Scripture BYU Commencement, August 1983 “Leaders are movers and shakers, original, inventive, unpredictable, imaginative, full of surprises that discomfit the enemy in war and the main office in peace. For managers are safe, conservative, predictable, conforming organization men and team players, dedicated to the establishment.” Transcript :: Transcript of Brother Nibley's remarks. File Download (29:07 min / 8 MB) Hugh W. Nibley, BYU Professor of Ancient Scripture BYU Commencement, August 1983 “Leaders are movers and shakers, original, inventive, unpredictable, imaginative, full of surprises that discomfit the enemy in war and the main office in peace. For managers are safe, conservative, predictable, conforming organization men and team players, dedicated to the establishment.” Transcript :: Transcript of Brother Nibley's remarks. File Download (29:07 min / 8 MB) Hugh W. Nibley, BYU Professor of Ancient Scripture BYU Commencement, August 1983 “Leaders are movers and shakers, original, inventive, unpredictable, imaginative, full of surprises that discomfit the enemy in war and the main office in peace. For managers are safe, conservative, predictable, conforming organization men and team players, dedicated to the establishment.” Transcript :: Transcript of Brother Nibley's remarks. File Download (29:07 min / 8 MB) tag:odeo.com,2009-06-09,24668816 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:05:00 -0700 no LDS Voices: Words of the Prophets Sports & Recreation, College & High School http://odeo.com/episodes/24664214-Remember-and-Perish-Not-Marlin-K-Jensen Marlin K. Jensen, Of the Seventy General Conference, April 2007 “We often speak of remembering our sacred covenants and God’s commandments and of remembering and performing saving ordinances for our deceased ancestors. Most importantly, we speak of the need to remember our Savior Jesus Christ and not just when convenient, but always, as He asks. We witness always to remember Him as we partake of the sacrament. In return, we are promised His Spirit will always be with us.” Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Jensen's remarks. File Download (10:11 min / 5 MB) Marlin K. Jensen, Of the Seventy General Conference, April 2007 “We often speak of remembering our sacred covenants and God’s commandments and of remembering and performing saving ordinances for our deceased ancestors. Most importantly, we speak of the need to remember our Savior Jesus Christ and not just when convenient, but always, as He asks. We witness always to remember Him as we partake of the sacrament. In return, we are promised His Spirit will always be with us.” Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Jensen's remarks. File Download (10:11 min / 5 MB) Marlin K. Jensen, Of the Seventy General Conference, April 2007 “We often speak of remembering our sacred covenants and God’s commandments and of remembering and performing saving ordinances for our deceased ancestors. Most importantly, we speak of the need to remember our Savior Jesus Christ and not just when convenient, but always, as He asks. We witness always to remember Him as we partake of the sacrament. In return, we are promised His Spirit will always be with us.” Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Jensen's remarks. File Download (10:11 min / 5 MB) tag:odeo.com,2009-06-08,24664214 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:05:00 -0700 no LDS Voices: Words of the Prophets Sports & Recreation, College & High School http://odeo.com/episodes/24654292-Be-Ye-An-Exponent-of-Christ-Mark-E-Petersen Mark E. Petersen, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles BYU Devotional, September 1965 Elder Petersen discusses showing a Christlike example through our lives. File Download (22:09 min / 8 MB) Mark E. Petersen, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles BYU Devotional, September 1965 Elder Petersen discusses showing a Christlike example through our lives. File Download (22:09 min / 8 MB) Mark E. Petersen, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles BYU Devotional, September 1965 Elder Petersen discusses showing a Christlike example through our lives. File Download (22:09 min / 8 MB) tag:odeo.com,2009-06-05,24654292 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:05:00 -0700 no LDS Voices: Words of the Prophets Sports & Recreation, College & High School http://odeo.com/episodes/24649503-I-Am-the-Light-Which-Ye-Shall-Hold-Up-Susan-W-Tanner Susan W. Tanner, Young Women General President General Young Women Meeting, March 2006 “We must be the light to help our families overcome sin, anger, envy, and fighting. We can pray together, weep for each other, heal each other’s wounds, and selflessly love and serve one another.” Transcript :: Transcript of Sister Tanner's remarks. File Download (12:39 min / 3 MB) Susan W. Tanner, Young Women General President General Young Women Meeting, March 2006 “We must be the light to help our families overcome sin, anger, envy, and fighting. We can pray together, weep for each other, heal each other’s wounds, and selflessly love and serve one another.” Transcript :: Transcript of Sister Tanner's remarks. File Download (12:39 min / 3 MB) Susan W. Tanner, Young Women General President General Young Women Meeting, March 2006 “We must be the light to help our families overcome sin, anger, envy, and fighting. We can pray together, weep for each other, heal each other’s wounds, and selflessly love and serve one another.” Transcript :: Transcript of Sister Tanner's remarks. File Download (12:39 min / 3 MB) tag:odeo.com,2009-06-04,24649503 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:07:00 -0700 no LDS Voices: Words of the Prophets Sports & Recreation, College & High School http://odeo.com/episodes/24644058-Examples-of-Great-Teachers-Thomas-S-Monson Thomas S. Monson, First Presidency Worldwide Leadership Training Meeting, February 2007 “As we teach others, may we follow the example of the perfect teacher, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He left His footprints in the sands of the seashore but left His teaching principles in the hearts and in the lives of all whom He taught. He instructed His disciples of that day—and to us He speaks the same words—‘Follow thou me.’” Transcript :: Transcript of President Monson's remarks. File Download (23:47 min / 11 MB) Thomas S. Monson, First Presidency Worldwide Leadership Training Meeting, February 2007 “As we teach others, may we follow the example of the perfect teacher, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He left His footprints in the sands of the seashore but left His teaching principles in the hearts and in the lives of all whom He taught. He instructed His disciples of that day—and to us He speaks the same words—‘Follow thou me.’” Transcript :: Transcript of President Monson's remarks. File Download (23:47 min / 11 MB) Thomas S. Monson, First Presidency Worldwide Leadership Training Meeting, February 2007 “As we teach others, may we follow the example of the perfect teacher, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He left His footprints in the sands of the seashore but left His teaching principles in the hearts and in the lives of all whom He taught. He instructed His disciples of that day—and to us He speaks the same words—‘Follow thou me.’” Transcript :: Transcript of President Monson's remarks. File Download (23:47 min / 11 MB) tag:odeo.com,2009-06-03,24644058 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:05:00 -0700 no LDS Voices: Words of the Prophets Sports & Recreation, College & High School http://odeo.com/episodes/24639013-Jesus-the-Christ-Our-Master-and-More-Russell-M-Nelson Russell M. Nelson, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles BYU Devotional, February 1992 “In speaking with you, I sense our mutual desire and sacred responsibility to follow this vital theme from the Book of Mormon: ‘We talk of Christ, we rejoice in Christ, we preach of Christ, [and] we prophesy of Christ.’ We honor him as the most important individual ever to live on Planet Earth. He is Jesus the Christ—our Master and more.” Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Nelson's remarks. File Download (34:22 min / 12 MB) Russell M. Nelson, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles BYU Devotional, February 1992 “In speaking with you, I sense our mutual desire and sacred responsibility to follow this vital theme from the Book of Mormon: ‘We talk of Christ, we rejoice in Christ, we preach of Christ, [and] we prophesy of Christ.’ We honor him as the most important individual ever to live on Planet Earth. He is Jesus the Christ—our Master and more.” Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Nelson's remarks. File Download (34:22 min / 12 MB) Russell M. Nelson, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles BYU Devotional, February 1992 “In speaking with you, I sense our mutual desire and sacred responsibility to follow this vital theme from the Book of Mormon: ‘We talk of Christ, we rejoice in Christ, we preach of Christ, [and] we prophesy of Christ.’ We honor him as the most important individual ever to live on Planet Earth. He is Jesus the Christ—our Master and more.” Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Nelson's remarks. File Download (34:22 min / 12 MB) tag:odeo.com,2009-06-02,24639013 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:05:00 -0700 no LDS Voices: Words of the Prophets Sports & Recreation, College & High School http://odeo.com/episodes/24634926-Place-the-Book-of-Mormon-in-Your-Heart-Not-on-Your-Bookshelf-David-E-Sorensen David E. Sorensen, Of the Seventy BYU Devotional, March 2002 “The Book of Mormon is one of the greatest sources of spiritual power given to men and women on earth to guide us on our quest for eternal life. We have a challenge with our neighbors, family, and friends to help them overcome misinformation, prejudice, doubts, misunderstandings, rumors, falsehoods, and incorrect traditions that keep many from reading or understanding the Book of Mormon. Most people in the world and many in the Church do not realize that the Book of Mormon will help a person get nearer to God ‘than by any other book.’ It will help us obey the laws and ordinances of His gospel. It shows us how, through grace, we can be saved in His kingdom, ‘after all we can do,’ and helps us endure to the end.” Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Sorensen's remarks. File Download (26:18 min / 8 MB) David E. Sorensen, Of the Seventy BYU Devotional, March 2002 “The Book of Mormon is one of the greatest sources of spiritual power given to men and women on earth to guide us on our quest for eternal life. We have a challenge with our neighbors, family, and friends to help them overcome misinformation, prejudice, doubts, misunderstandings, rumors, falsehoods, and incorrect traditions that keep many from reading or understanding the Book of Mormon. Most people in the world and many in the Church do not realize that the Book of Mormon will help a person get nearer to God ‘than by any other book.’ It will help us obey the laws and ordinances of His gospel. It shows us how, through grace, we can be saved in His kingdom, ‘after all we can do,’ and helps us endure to the end.” Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Sorensen's remarks. File Download (26:18 min / 8 MB) David E. Sorensen, Of the Seventy BYU Devotional, March 2002 “The Book of Mormon is one of the greatest sources of spiritual power given to men and women on earth to guide us on our quest for eternal life. We have a challenge with our neighbors, family, and friends to help them overcome misinformation, prejudice, doubts, misunderstandings, rumors, falsehoods, and incorrect traditions that keep many from reading or understanding the Book of Mormon. Most people in the world and many in the Church do not realize that the Book of Mormon will help a person get nearer to God ‘than by any other book.’ It will help us obey the laws and ordinances of His gospel. It shows us how, through grace, we can be saved in His kingdom, ‘after all we can do,’ and helps us endure to the end.” Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Sorensen's remarks. File Download (26:18 min / 8 MB) tag:odeo.com,2009-06-01,24634926 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:05:00 -0700 no LDS Voices: Words of the Prophets Sports & Recreation, College & High School http://odeo.com/episodes/24632105-Devotional-Joseph-Fielding-Smith Joseph Fielding Smith, President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints BYU Devotional, April 1972 One of President Smith’s final addresses. File Download (10:03 min / 3 MB) Joseph Fielding Smith, President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints BYU Devotional, April 1972 One of President Smith’s final addresses. File Download (10:03 min / 3 MB) Joseph Fielding Smith, President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints BYU Devotional, April 1972 One of President Smith’s final addresses. File Download (10:03 min / 3 MB) tag:odeo.com,2009-05-31,24632105 Sun, 31 May 2009 00:08:00 -0700 no LDS Voices: Words of the Prophets Sports & Recreation, College & High School http://odeo.com/episodes/24624302-A-Defense-and-a-Refuge-Boyd-K-Packer Boyd K. Packer, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles General Conference, October 2006 “We speak of the Church as our refuge, our defense. There is safety and protection in the Church. It centers in the gospel of Jesus Christ. Latter-day Saints learn to look within themselves to see the redeeming power of the Savior of all mankind. The principles of the gospel taught in the Church and learned from the scriptures become a guide for each of us individually and for our families.” Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Packer's remarks. File Download (15:42 min / 14 MB) Boyd K. Packer, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles General Conference, October 2006 “We speak of the Church as our refuge, our defense. There is safety and protection in the Church. It centers in the gospel of Jesus Christ. Latter-day Saints learn to look within themselves to see the redeeming power of the Savior of all mankind. The principles of the gospel taught in the Church and learned from the scriptures become a guide for each of us individually and for our families.” Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Packer's remarks. File Download (15:42 min / 14 MB) Boyd K. Packer, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles General Conference, October 2006 “We speak of the Church as our refuge, our defense. There is safety and protection in the Church. It centers in the gospel of Jesus Christ. Latter-day Saints learn to look within themselves to see the redeeming power of the Savior of all mankind. The principles of the gospel taught in the Church and learned from the scriptures become a guide for each of us individually and for our families.” Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Packer's remarks. File Download (15:42 min / 14 MB) tag:odeo.com,2009-05-29,24624302 Fri, 29 May 2009 00:05:00 -0700 no LDS Voices: Words of the Prophets Sports & Recreation, College & High School http://odeo.com/episodes/24618482-A-Message-for-the-World-Ezra-Taft-Benson Ezra Taft Benson, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles BYU Devotional, January 1950 Elder Benson discusses the Book of Mormon. File Download (39:41 min / 11 MB) Ezra Taft Benson, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles BYU Devotional, January 1950 Elder Benson discusses the Book of Mormon. File Download (39:41 min / 11 MB) Ezra Taft Benson, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles BYU Devotional, January 1950 Elder Benson discusses the Book of Mormon. File Download (39:41 min / 11 MB) tag:odeo.com,2009-05-28,24618482 Thu, 28 May 2009 00:05:00 -0700 no LDS Voices: Words of the Prophets Sports & Recreation, College & High School http://odeo.com/episodes/24613428-The-Atonement-as-Taught-in-The-Book-of-Mormon-Robert-L-Millet Robert L. Millet, Professor of Ancient Scripture, BYU Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies (FARMS) Professor Millet discusses important truths about the Atonement, as taught in The Book of Mormon. Biographical Information :: Biographical information of Professor Millet File Download (0:00 min / 50 MB) Robert L. Millet, Professor of Ancient Scripture, BYU Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies (FARMS) Professor Millet discusses important truths about the Atonement, as taught in The Book of Mormon. Biographical Information :: Biographical information of Professor Millet File Download (0:00 min / 50 MB) Robert L. Millet, Professor of Ancient Scripture, BYU Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies (FARMS) Professor Millet discusses important truths about the Atonement, as taught in The Book of Mormon. Biographical Information :: Biographical information of Professor Millet File Download (0:00 min / 50 MB) tag:odeo.com,2009-05-27,24613428 Wed, 27 May 2009 00:05:00 -0700 no LDS Voices: Words of the Prophets Sports & Recreation, College & High School http://odeo.com/episodes/24602091-The-Voice-of-the-Spirit-James-E-Faust James E. Faust, First Presidency Fireside, September 1993 “You will not be able to travel through life on borrowed light. The light of life must be part of your very being. The voice you must learn to heed is the voice of the Spirit.” Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Faust's remarks. File Download (32:06 min / 11 MB) James E. Faust, First Presidency Fireside, September 1993 “You will not be able to travel through life on borrowed light. The light of life must be part of your very being. The voice you must learn to heed is the voice of the Spirit.” Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Faust's remarks. File Download (32:06 min / 11 MB) James E. Faust, First Presidency Fireside, September 1993 “You will not be able to travel through life on borrowed light. The light of life must be part of your very being. The voice you must learn to heed is the voice of the Spirit.” Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Faust's remarks. File Download (32:06 min / 11 MB) tag:odeo.com,2009-05-24,24602091 Sun, 24 May 2009 00:05:00 -0700 no LDS Voices: Words of the Prophets Sports & Recreation, College & High School http://odeo.com/episodes/24595410-Joseph-Smith-Among-the-Prophets-Robert-J-Matthews Robert J. Matthews, Professor Emeritus of Ancient Scripture at BYU BYU Education Week 2005 Brother Matthews discusses Joseph Smith’s prophetic mission. File Download (0:00 min / 12 MB) Robert J. Matthews, Professor Emeritus of Ancient Scripture at BYU BYU Education Week 2005 Brother Matthews discusses Joseph Smith’s prophetic mission. File Download (0:00 min / 12 MB) Robert J. Matthews, Professor Emeritus of Ancient Scripture at BYU BYU Education Week 2005 Brother Matthews discusses Joseph Smith’s prophetic mission. File Download (0:00 min / 12 MB) tag:odeo.com,2009-05-22,24595410 Fri, 22 May 2009 00:05:00 -0700 no LDS Voices: Words of the Prophets Sports & Recreation, College & High School http://odeo.com/episodes/24590398-Seasoned-to-Perfection-Mary-Ellen-Edmunds Mary Ellen Edmunds, Former Director of Training at the Missionary Training Center BYU Women’s Conference 2007 Sister Edmunds discusses the process of growth and development in the Gospel. File Download (0:00 min / 12 MB) Mary Ellen Edmunds, Former Director of Training at the Missionary Training Center BYU Women’s Conference 2007 Sister Edmunds discusses the process of growth and development in the Gospel. File Download (0:00 min / 12 MB) Mary Ellen Edmunds, Former Director of Training at the Missionary Training Center BYU Women’s Conference 2007 Sister Edmunds discusses the process of growth and development in the Gospel. File Download (0:00 min / 12 MB) tag:odeo.com,2009-05-21,24590398 Thu, 21 May 2009 00:05:00 -0700 no LDS Voices: Words of the Prophets Sports & Recreation, College & High School http://odeo.com/episodes/24585438-Stand-by-My-Servant-Joseph-Heidi-S-Swinton Heidi S. Swinton, Church curriculum writing committee BYU Women’s Conference 2000 “If Joseph Smith is a casual reference in your testimony, now is the time to strengthen your witness.” Transcript :: Transcript of Sister Swinton's remarks. File Download (0:00 min / 7 MB) Heidi S. Swinton, Church curriculum writing committee BYU Women’s Conference 2000 “If Joseph Smith is a casual reference in your testimony, now is the time to strengthen your witness.” Transcript :: Transcript of Sister Swinton's remarks. File Download (0:00 min / 7 MB) Heidi S. Swinton, Church curriculum writing committee BYU Women’s Conference 2000 “If Joseph Smith is a casual reference in your testimony, now is the time to strengthen your witness.” Transcript :: Transcript of Sister Swinton's remarks. File Download (0:00 min / 7 MB) tag:odeo.com,2009-05-20,24585438 Wed, 20 May 2009 03:02:00 -0700 no LDS Voices: Words of the Prophets Sports & Recreation, College & High School http://odeo.com/episodes/24580782-Heavenly-Homes-Forever-Families-Thomas-S-Monson Thomas S. Monson, First Presidency Worldwide Leadership Training Meeting: Supporting the Family, February 2006 “A home is much more than a house built of lumber, brick, or stone. A home is made of love, sacrifice, and respect. We are responsible for the homes we build. We must build wisely, for eternity is not a short voyage. There will be calm and wind, sunlight and shadows, joy and sorrow. But if we really try, our home can be a bit of heaven here on earth. The thoughts we think, the deeds we do, the lives we live not only influence the success of our earthly journey, they also mark the way to our eternal goals.” Transcript :: Transcript of President Monson's remarks. File Download (21:46 min / 5 MB) Thomas S. Monson, First Presidency Worldwide Leadership Training Meeting: Supporting the Family, February 2006 “A home is much more than a house built of lumber, brick, or stone. A home is made of love, sacrifice, and respect. We are responsible for the homes we build. We must build wisely, for eternity is not a short voyage. There will be calm and wind, sunlight and shadows, joy and sorrow. But if we really try, our home can be a bit of heaven here on earth. The thoughts we think, the deeds we do, the lives we live not only influence the success of our earthly journey, they also mark the way to our eternal goals.” Transcript :: Transcript of President Monson's remarks. File Download (21:46 min / 5 MB) Thomas S. Monson, First Presidency Worldwide Leadership Training Meeting: Supporting the Family, February 2006 “A home is much more than a house built of lumber, brick, or stone. A home is made of love, sacrifice, and respect. We are responsible for the homes we build. We must build wisely, for eternity is not a short voyage. There will be calm and wind, sunlight and shadows, joy and sorrow. But if we really try, our home can be a bit of heaven here on earth. The thoughts we think, the deeds we do, the lives we live not only influence the success of our earthly journey, they also mark the way to our eternal goals.” Transcript :: Transcript of President Monson's remarks. File Download (21:46 min / 5 MB) tag:odeo.com,2009-05-19,24580782 Tue, 19 May 2009 00:05:00 -0700 no LDS Voices: Words of the Prophets Sports & Recreation, College & High School http://odeo.com/episodes/24575856-Stones-in-the-Wall-H-Burke-Peterson H. Burke Peterson, Emeritus General Authority BYU-Idaho Devotional, April 2003 “I have found the greatest challenge in life—regardless of the season you’re in—is to find those things that really matter the most and put them on center stage in our lives and concentrate on their development. As we do this, unnumbered and unusual blessings begin to unfold.” Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Peterson's remarks. File Download (0:00 min / 6 MB) H. Burke Peterson, Emeritus General Authority BYU-Idaho Devotional, April 2003 “I have found the greatest challenge in life—regardless of the season you’re in—is to find those things that really matter the most and put them on center stage in our lives and concentrate on their development. As we do this, unnumbered and unusual blessings begin to unfold.” Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Peterson's remarks. File Download (0:00 min / 6 MB) H. Burke Peterson, Emeritus General Authority BYU-Idaho Devotional, April 2003 “I have found the greatest challenge in life—regardless of the season you’re in—is to find those things that really matter the most and put them on center stage in our lives and concentrate on their development. As we do this, unnumbered and unusual blessings begin to unfold.” Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Peterson's remarks. File Download (0:00 min / 6 MB) tag:odeo.com,2009-05-18,24575856 Mon, 18 May 2009 00:05:00 -0700 no LDS Voices: Words of the Prophets Sports & Recreation, College & High School http://odeo.com/episodes/24572750-Faith-in-the-Lord-Jesus-Christ-Kevin-W-Pearson Kevin W. Pearson, Of the Seventy General Conference, April 2009 “True faith must be centered in Jesus Christ. ‘Faith is a principle of action and of power.’ It requires us to do, not merely to believe. Faith is a spiritual gift from God that comes through the Holy Ghost. It requires a correct understanding and knowledge of Jesus Christ, His divine attributes and perfect character, His teachings, Atonement, Resurrection, and priesthood power. Obedience to these principles develops complete trust in Him and His ordained servants and assurance of His promised blessings. There is no other thing in which we can have absolute assurance. There is no other foundation in life that can bring the same peace, joy, and hope. In uncertain and difficult times, faith is truly a spiritual gift worthy of our utmost efforts. We can give our children education, lessons, athletics, the arts, and material possessions, but if we do not give them faith in Christ, we have given little.&#82... Kevin W. Pearson, Of the Seventy General Conference, April 2009 “True faith must be centered in Jesus Christ. ‘Faith is a principle of action and of power.’ It requires us to do, not merely to believe. Faith is a spiritual gift from God that comes through the Holy Ghost. It requires a correct understanding and knowledge of Jesus Christ, His divine attributes and perfect character, His teachings, Atonement, Resurrection, and priesthood power. Obedience to these principles develops complete trust in Him and His ordained servants and assurance of His promised blessings. There is no other thing in which we can have absolute assurance. There is no other foundation in life that can bring the same peace, joy, and hope. In uncertain and difficult times, faith is truly a spiritual gift worthy of our utmost efforts. We can give our children education, lessons, athletics, the arts, and material possessions, but if we do not give them faith in Christ, we have given little.” Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Pearson's remarks. File Download (0:00 min / 5 MB) Kevin W. Pearson, Of the Seventy General Conference, April 2009 “True faith must be centered in Jesus Christ. ‘Faith is a principle of action and of power.’ It requires us to do, not merely to believe. Faith is a spiritual gift from God that comes through the Holy Ghost. It requires a correct understanding and knowledge of Jesus Christ, His divine attributes and perfect character, His teachings, Atonement, Resurrection, and priesthood power. Obedience to these principles develops complete trust in Him and His ordained servants and assurance of His promised blessings. There is no other thing in which we can have absolute assurance. There is no other foundation in life that can bring the same peace, joy, and hope. In uncertain and difficult times, faith is truly a spiritual gift worthy of our utmost efforts. We can give our children education, lessons, athletics, the arts, and material possessions, but if we do not give them faith in Christ, we have given little.” Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Pearson's remarks. File Download (0:00 min / 5 MB) tag:odeo.com,2009-05-17,24572750 Sun, 17 May 2009 00:05:00 -0700 no LDS Voices: Words of the Prophets Sports & Recreation, College & High School http://odeo.com/episodes/24562737-Righteous-Warriors-Lessons-from-the-War-Chapters-in-the-Book-of-Mormon-John-Bytheway John Bytheway, Part-time Instructor, Religious Education, BYU BYU Education Week 2006 Brother Bytheway discusses the importance of faith and obedience in this talk aimed at youth. Support BYU Broadcasting :: Please help support BYU Broadcasting. File Download (0:00 min / 26 MB) John Bytheway, Part-time Instructor, Religious Education, BYU BYU Education Week 2006 Brother Bytheway discusses the importance of faith and obedience in this talk aimed at youth. Support BYU Broadcasting :: Please help support BYU Broadcasting. File Download (0:00 min / 26 MB) John Bytheway, Part-time Instructor, Religious Education, BYU BYU Education Week 2006 Brother Bytheway discusses the importance of faith and obedience in this talk aimed at youth. Support BYU Broadcasting :: Please help support BYU Broadcasting. File Download (0:00 min / 26 MB) tag:odeo.com,2009-05-15,24562737 Fri, 15 May 2009 00:05:00 -0700 no LDS Voices: Words of the Prophets Sports & Recreation, College & High School http://odeo.com/episodes/24562738-But-for-a-Small-Moment-Neal-A-Maxwell Neal A. Maxwell, Assistant to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles Fireside, September 1974 “I believe with all my heart that because God loves us there are some particularized challenges that he will deliver to each of us. He will customize the curriculum for each of us in order to teach us the things we most need to know. He will set before us in life what we need, not always what we like. And this will require us to accept with all our hearts—particularly your generation—the truth that there is divine design in each of our lives and that you have rendezvous to keep, individually and collectively.” Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Maxwell's remarks. File Download (43:29 min / 12 MB) Neal A. Maxwell, Assistant to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles Fireside, September 1974 “I believe with all my heart that because God loves us there are some particularized challenges that he will deliver to each of us. He will customize the curriculum for each of us in order to teach us the things we most need to know. He will set before us in life what we need, not always what we like. And this will require us to accept with all our hearts—particularly your generation—the truth that there is divine design in each of our lives and that you have rendezvous to keep, individually and collectively.” Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Maxwell's remarks. File Download (43:29 min / 12 MB) Neal A. Maxwell, Assistant to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles Fireside, September 1974 “I believe with all my heart that because God loves us there are some particularized challenges that he will deliver to each of us. He will customize the curriculum for each of us in order to teach us the things we most need to know. He will set before us in life what we need, not always what we like. And this will require us to accept with all our hearts—particularly your generation—the truth that there is divine design in each of our lives and that you have rendezvous to keep, individually and collectively.” Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Maxwell's remarks. File Download (43:29 min / 12 MB) tag:odeo.com,2009-05-14,24562738 Thu, 14 May 2009 00:05:00 -0700 no LDS Voices: Words of the Prophets Sports & Recreation, College & High School http://odeo.com/episodes/24562739-Using-the-Scriptures-to-Solve-Serious-Problems-S-Michael-Wilcox S. Michael Wilcox, Church Educational System BYU Families Under Fire Conference, 2005 Brother Wilcox provides practical examples of using the scriptures to solve life’s issues. File Download (0:00 min / 13 MB) S. Michael Wilcox, Church Educational System BYU Families Under Fire Conference, 2005 Brother Wilcox provides practical examples of using the scriptures to solve life’s issues. File Download (0:00 min / 13 MB) S. Michael Wilcox, Church Educational System BYU Families Under Fire Conference, 2005 Brother Wilcox provides practical examples of using the scriptures to solve life’s issues. File Download (0:00 min / 13 MB) tag:odeo.com,2009-05-13,24562739 Wed, 13 May 2009 00:05:00 -0700 no LDS Voices: Words of the Prophets Sports & Recreation, College & High School http://odeo.com/episodes/24562740-The-Divine-Role-of-Womanhood-Gordon-B-Hinckley Gordon B. Hinckley, President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints BYU Women’s Conference 1997 President Hinckley discusses the importance of women. File Download (0:00 min / 6 MB) Gordon B. Hinckley, President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints BYU Women’s Conference 1997 President Hinckley discusses the importance of women. File Download (0:00 min / 6 MB) Gordon B. Hinckley, President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints BYU Women’s Conference 1997 President Hinckley discusses the importance of women. File Download (0:00 min / 6 MB) tag:odeo.com,2009-05-12,24562740 Tue, 12 May 2009 00:05:00 -0700 no LDS Voices: Words of the Prophets Sports & Recreation, College & High School http://odeo.com/episodes/24562741-Things-As-They-Really-Are-David-A-Bednar David A. Bednar, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles CES Fireside, May 2009 Elder Bednar discusses the importance of our mortal bodies. File Download (0:00 min / 18 MB) David A. Bednar, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles CES Fireside, May 2009 Elder Bednar discusses the importance of our mortal bodies. File Download (0:00 min / 18 MB) David A. Bednar, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles CES Fireside, May 2009 Elder Bednar discusses the importance of our mortal bodies. File Download (0:00 min / 18 MB) tag:odeo.com,2009-05-11,24562741 Mon, 11 May 2009 00:05:00 -0700 no LDS Voices: Words of the Prophets Sports & Recreation, College & High School http://odeo.com/episodes/24562745-It-s-True-Isn-t-It-Then-What-Else-Matters-Neil-L-Andersen Neil L. Andersen, Of the Seventy General Conference, April 2007 “Our conviction of the Savior and His latter-day work becomes the powerful lens through which we judge all else.” Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Andersen's remarks. File Download (8:37 min / 4 MB) Neil L. Andersen, Of the Seventy General Conference, April 2007 “Our conviction of the Savior and His latter-day work becomes the powerful lens through which we judge all else.” Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Andersen's remarks. File Download (8:37 min / 4 MB) Neil L. Andersen, Of the Seventy General Conference, April 2007 “Our conviction of the Savior and His latter-day work becomes the powerful lens through which we judge all else.” Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Andersen's remarks. File Download (8:37 min / 4 MB) tag:odeo.com,2009-05-08,24562745 Fri, 08 May 2009 00:05:00 -0700 no LDS Voices: Words of the Prophets Sports & Recreation, College & High School http://odeo.com/episodes/24562746-Allegiance-to-God-D-Todd-Christofferson D. Todd Christofferson, Of the Seventy BYU Devotional, October 1999 “In yielding your will to His, God will tutor you in the successful use of moral agency. You will find freedom to be, to feel, and to do. You will be supported in all your trials. You will ‘bring forth as a very fruitful tree which is planted in a goodly land, by a pure stream, that yieldeth much precious fruit.’ Over time your prayers will become powerful, and you will come into God’s presence, through prayer, with confidence. Because of your unwearyingness in seeking the Lord’s will rather than your own, He may promise you as He did Helaman’s son, Nephi, ‘even that all things shall be done unto thee according to thy word, for thou shalt not ask that which is contrary to my will.’ Your life, your personality will take on the characteristics and qualities of Christ.” Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Christofferson's remarks. File Download (30:55 min / 10 MB) D. Todd Christofferson, Of the Seventy BYU Devotional, October 1999 “In yielding your will to His, God will tutor you in the successful use of moral agency. You will find freedom to be, to feel, and to do. You will be supported in all your trials. You will ‘bring forth as a very fruitful tree which is planted in a goodly land, by a pure stream, that yieldeth much precious fruit.’ Over time your prayers will become powerful, and you will come into God’s presence, through prayer, with confidence. Because of your unwearyingness in seeking the Lord’s will rather than your own, He may promise you as He did Helaman’s son, Nephi, ‘even that all things shall be done unto thee according to thy word, for thou shalt not ask that which is contrary to my will.’ Your life, your personality will take on the characteristics and qualities of Christ.” Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Christofferson's remarks. File Download (30:55 min / 10 MB) D. Todd Christofferson, Of the Seventy BYU Devotional, October 1999 “In yielding your will to His, God will tutor you in the successful use of moral agency. You will find freedom to be, to feel, and to do. You will be supported in all your trials. You will ‘bring forth as a very fruitful tree which is planted in a goodly land, by a pure stream, that yieldeth much precious fruit.’ Over time your prayers will become powerful, and you will come into God’s presence, through prayer, with confidence. Because of your unwearyingness in seeking the Lord’s will rather than your own, He may promise you as He did Helaman’s son, Nephi, ‘even that all things shall be done unto thee according to thy word, for thou shalt not ask that which is contrary to my will.’ Your life, your personality will take on the characteristics and qualities of Christ.” Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Christofferson's remarks. File Download (30:55 min / 10 MB) tag:odeo.com,2009-05-07,24562746 Thu, 07 May 2009 00:05:00 -0700 no LDS Voices: Words of the Prophets Sports & Recreation, College & High School http://odeo.com/episodes/24544126-The-Olive-Press-Truman-G-Madsen Truman G. Madsen, BYU Professor of Philosophy Fireside, May 1982 “I pray that hereafter, when you speak or hear the words, ‘I anoint you with this consecrated oil,’ you will remember what the consecration cost.” Transcript :: Transcript of Brother Madsen's remarks. File Download (38:31 min / 11 MB) Truman G. Madsen, BYU Professor of Philosophy Fireside, May 1982 “I pray that hereafter, when you speak or hear the words, ‘I anoint you with this consecrated oil,’ you will remember what the consecration cost.” Transcript :: Transcript of Brother Madsen's remarks. File Download (38:31 min / 11 MB) Truman G. Madsen, BYU Professor of Philosophy Fireside, May 1982 “I pray that hereafter, when you speak or hear the words, ‘I anoint you with this consecrated oil,’ you will remember what the consecration cost.” Transcript :: Transcript of Brother Madsen's remarks. File Download (38:31 min / 11 MB) tag:odeo.com,2009-05-06,24544126 Wed, 06 May 2009 00:05:00 -0700 no LDS Voices: Words of the Prophets Sports & Recreation, College & High School http://odeo.com/episodes/24538988-Everything-Money-Cannot-Buy-Mary-Ellen-Smoot Mary Ellen Smoot, Relief Society General President CES Fireside, February 2002 “If you will study the gospel with a humble heart, you will come to treasure its truths above all worldly wealth. Everything that money cannot buy is contained in the gospel of Jesus Christ.” Transcript :: Transcript of Sister Smoot's remarks. File Download (0:00 min / 43 MB) Mary Ellen Smoot, Relief Society General President CES Fireside, February 2002 “If you will study the gospel with a humble heart, you will come to treasure its truths above all worldly wealth. Everything that money cannot buy is contained in the gospel of Jesus Christ.” Transcript :: Transcript of Sister Smoot's remarks. File Download (0:00 min / 43 MB) Mary Ellen Smoot, Relief Society General President CES Fireside, February 2002 “If you will study the gospel with a humble heart, you will come to treasure its truths above all worldly wealth. Everything that money cannot buy is contained in the gospel of Jesus Christ.” Transcript :: Transcript of Sister Smoot's remarks. File Download (0:00 min / 43 MB) tag:odeo.com,2009-05-05,24538988 Tue, 05 May 2009 00:05:00 -0700 no LDS Voices: Words of the Prophets Sports & Recreation, College & High School http://odeo.com/episodes/24533967-Three-Gates-to-Open-Thomas-S-Monson Thomas S. Monson, First Presidency CES Fireside, January 2001 “Accountability is not for the intention but for the deed. You must continue to refuse to compromise with expediency. You must maintain the courage to defy the consensus. You must continue to choose the harder right, instead of the easier wrong.” Article :: Article discussing President Monson's remarks. File Download (0:00 min / 31 MB) Thomas S. Monson, First Presidency CES Fireside, January 2001 “Accountability is not for the intention but for the deed. You must continue to refuse to compromise with expediency. You must maintain the courage to defy the consensus. You must continue to choose the harder right, instead of the easier wrong.” Article :: Article discussing President Monson's remarks. File Download (0:00 min / 31 MB) Thomas S. Monson, First Presidency CES Fireside, January 2001 “Accountability is not for the intention but for the deed. You must continue to refuse to compromise with expediency. You must maintain the courage to defy the consensus. You must continue to choose the harder right, instead of the easier wrong.” Article :: Article discussing President Monson's remarks. File Download (0:00 min / 31 MB) tag:odeo.com,2009-05-04,24533967 Mon, 04 May 2009 00:05:00 -0700 no LDS Voices: Words of the Prophets Sports & Recreation, College & High School http://odeo.com/episodes/24531094-What-Is-Your-Personal-Ranking-Marvin-J-Ashton Marvin J. Ashton, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles BYU Devotional, November 1984 “Remember what you have been taught. Remember it takes total individual commitment to the team effort to make a team work. Remember self-pride and self-discipline. Remember no team is better than the performers who comprise it. Remember no player is worth much who thinks he is more important than the team. Remember you won’t maintain a high ranking if you don’t remember. Remember words of praise and high ratings are damaging if they dull your memory. Remember I am to be a class person on a class team.” Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Ashton's remarks. Support BYU Speeches :: Click above to help support speeches.byu.edu. File Download (27:01 min / 8 MB) Marvin J. Ashton, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles BYU Devotional, November 1984 “Remember what you have been taught. Remember it takes total individual commitment to the team effort to make a team work. Remember self-pride and self-discipline. Remember no team is better than the performers who comprise it. Remember no player is worth much who thinks he is more important than the team. Remember you won’t maintain a high ranking if you don’t remember. Remember words of praise and high ratings are damaging if they dull your memory. Remember I am to be a class person on a class team.” Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Ashton's remarks. Support BYU Speeches :: Click above to help support speeches.byu.edu. File Download (27:01 min / 8 MB) Marvin J. Ashton, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles BYU Devotional, November 1984 “Remember what you have been taught. Remember it takes total individual commitment to the team effort to make a team work. Remember self-pride and self-discipline. Remember no team is better than the performers who comprise it. Remember no player is worth much who thinks he is more important than the team. Remember you won’t maintain a high ranking if you don’t remember. Remember words of praise and high ratings are damaging if they dull your memory. Remember I am to be a class person on a class team.” Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Ashton's remarks. Support BYU Speeches :: Click above to help support speeches.byu.edu. File Download (27:01 min / 8 MB) tag:odeo.com,2009-05-03,24531094 Sun, 03 May 2009 00:05:00 -0700 no LDS Voices: Words of the Prophets Sports & Recreation, College & High School http://odeo.com/episodes/24521321-Come-unto-Me-Jeffrey-R-Holland Jeffrey R. Holland, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles CES Fireside Address, March 1997 “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. “Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. “For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. “That is my basic message to each of you tonight, wherever you live, whatever your joys or sorrows, however young or old you may be, at whatever point you may find yourself in this mortal journey of ours. Some of you know what you want to be and where you want to go with your lives, and some of you don’t. Some of you seem to have so many blessings and so many wonderful choices ahead of you. Others of you feel, for a time and for whatever reason, less fortunate and with fewer attractive paths lying immediately ahead.” Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Holland's talk. Support BYU Speeches :: Click above to help support speech... Jeffrey R. Holland, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles CES Fireside Address, March 1997 “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. “Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. “For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. “That is my basic message to each of you tonight, wherever you live, whatever your joys or sorrows, however young or old you may be, at whatever point you may find yourself in this mortal journey of ours. Some of you know what you want to be and where you want to go with your lives, and some of you don’t. Some of you seem to have so many blessings and so many wonderful choices ahead of you. Others of you feel, for a time and for whatever reason, less fortunate and with fewer attractive paths lying immediately ahead.” Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Holland's talk. Support BYU Speeches :: Click above to help support speeches.byu.edu File Download (45:48 min / 14 MB) Jeffrey R. Holland, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles CES Fireside Address, March 1997 “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. “Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. “For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. “That is my basic message to each of you tonight, wherever you live, whatever your joys or sorrows, however young or old you may be, at whatever point you may find yourself in this mortal journey of ours. Some of you know what you want to be and where you want to go with your lives, and some of you don’t. Some of you seem to have so many blessings and so many wonderful choices ahead of you. Others of you feel, for a time and for whatever reason, less fortunate and with fewer attractive paths lying immediately ahead.” Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Holland's talk. Support BYU Speeches :: Click above to help support speeches.byu.edu File Download (45:48 min / 14 MB) tag:odeo.com,2009-04-30,24521321 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:05:00 -0700 no LDS Voices: Words of the Prophets Sports & Recreation, College & High School http://odeo.com/episodes/24521322-Priesthood-Authority-in-the-Family-and-the-Church-Dallin-H-Oaks Dallin H. Oaks, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles General Conference, October 2005 “The theology of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints centers on the family. Our relationship to God and the purpose of earth life are explained in terms of the family. We are the spirit children of heavenly parents. The gospel plan is implemented through earthly families, and our highest aspiration is to perpetuate those family relationships throughout eternity. The ultimate mission of our Savior’s Church is to help us achieve exaltation in the celestial kingdom, and that can only be accomplished in a family relationship.” Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Oaks' remarks. File Download (17:47 min / 4 MB) Dallin H. Oaks, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles General Conference, October 2005 “The theology of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints centers on the family. Our relationship to God and the purpose of earth life are explained in terms of the family. We are the spirit children of heavenly parents. The gospel plan is implemented through earthly families, and our highest aspiration is to perpetuate those family relationships throughout eternity. The ultimate mission of our Savior’s Church is to help us achieve exaltation in the celestial kingdom, and that can only be accomplished in a family relationship.” Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Oaks' remarks. File Download (17:47 min / 4 MB) Dallin H. Oaks, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles General Conference, October 2005 “The theology of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints centers on the family. Our relationship to God and the purpose of earth life are explained in terms of the family. We are the spirit children of heavenly parents. The gospel plan is implemented through earthly families, and our highest aspiration is to perpetuate those family relationships throughout eternity. The ultimate mission of our Savior’s Church is to help us achieve exaltation in the celestial kingdom, and that can only be accomplished in a family relationship.” Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Oaks' remarks. File Download (17:47 min / 4 MB) tag:odeo.com,2009-04-29,24521322 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:05:00 -0700 no LDS Voices: Words of the Prophets Sports & Recreation, College & High School http://odeo.com/episodes/24513608-A-Profitable-Homecoming-LeGrand-Richards LeGrand Richards, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles BYU Devotional, May 1971 “We can set objectives, if we will, to help guide us and to help us achieve something worthwhile in life.” Article :: Article based on Elder Richards' remarks. File Download (34:52 min / 10 MB) LeGrand Richards, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles BYU Devotional, May 1971 “We can set objectives, if we will, to help guide us and to help us achieve something worthwhile in life.” Article :: Article based on Elder Richards' remarks. File Download (34:52 min / 10 MB) LeGrand Richards, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles BYU Devotional, May 1971 “We can set objectives, if we will, to help guide us and to help us achieve something worthwhile in life.” Article :: Article based on Elder Richards' remarks. File Download (34:52 min / 10 MB) tag:odeo.com,2009-04-28,24513608 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:05:00 -0700 no LDS Voices: Words of the Prophets Sports & Recreation, College & High School http://odeo.com/episodes/24508259-Principles-of-Teaching-and-Learning-Boyd-K-Packer-and-L-Tom-Perry Boyd K. Packer and L. Tom Perry, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles Worldwide Leadership Training Meeting, February 2007 “All of us—leaders, teachers, missionaries, and parents—have a lifelong challenge from the Lord to both teach and learn the doctrines of the gospel as they have been revealed to us.” Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Packer's and Elder Perry's remarks. File Download (19:00 min / 9 MB) Boyd K. Packer and L. Tom Perry, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles Worldwide Leadership Training Meeting, February 2007 “All of us—leaders, teachers, missionaries, and parents—have a lifelong challenge from the Lord to both teach and learn the doctrines of the gospel as they have been revealed to us.” Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Packer's and Elder Perry's remarks. File Download (19:00 min / 9 MB) Boyd K. Packer and L. Tom Perry, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles Worldwide Leadership Training Meeting, February 2007 “All of us—leaders, teachers, missionaries, and parents—have a lifelong challenge from the Lord to both teach and learn the doctrines of the gospel as they have been revealed to us.” Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Packer's and Elder Perry's remarks. File Download (19:00 min / 9 MB) tag:odeo.com,2009-04-27,24508259 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:05:00 -0700 no LDS Voices: Words of the Prophets Sports & Recreation, College & High School http://odeo.com/episodes/24504932-The-Tongue-of-Angels-Jeffrey-R-Holland Jeffrey R. Holland, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles General Conference, April 2007 “Brothers and sisters, in this long eternal quest to be more like our Savior, may we try to be ‘perfect’ men and women in at least this one way now—by offending not in word, or more positively put, by speaking with a new tongue, the tongue of angels. Our words, like our deeds, should be filled with faith and hope and charity, the three great Christian imperatives so desperately needed in the world today. With such words, spoken under the influence of the Spirit, tears can be dried, hearts can be healed, lives can be elevated, hope can return, confidence can prevail.” Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Holland's remarks. File Download (16:49 min / 8 MB) Jeffrey R. Holland, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles General Conference, April 2007 “Brothers and sisters, in this long eternal quest to be more like our Savior, may we try to be ‘perfect’ men and women in at least this one way now—by offending not in word, or more positively put, by speaking with a new tongue, the tongue of angels. Our words, like our deeds, should be filled with faith and hope and charity, the three great Christian imperatives so desperately needed in the world today. With such words, spoken under the influence of the Spirit, tears can be dried, hearts can be healed, lives can be elevated, hope can return, confidence can prevail.” Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Holland's remarks. File Download (16:49 min / 8 MB) Jeffrey R. Holland, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles General Conference, April 2007 “Brothers and sisters, in this long eternal quest to be more like our Savior, may we try to be ‘perfect’ men and women in at least this one way now—by offending not in word, or more positively put, by speaking with a new tongue, the tongue of angels. Our words, like our deeds, should be filled with faith and hope and charity, the three great Christian imperatives so desperately needed in the world today. With such words, spoken under the influence of the Spirit, tears can be dried, hearts can be healed, lives can be elevated, hope can return, confidence can prevail.” Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Holland's remarks. File Download (16:49 min / 8 MB) tag:odeo.com,2009-04-25,24504932 Sat, 25 Apr 2009 23:05:00 -0700 no LDS Voices: Words of the Prophets Sports & Recreation, College & High School http://odeo.com/episodes/24490280-Whither-Shall-We-Go-David-O-McKay David O. McKay, President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints BYU Devotional, May 1961 “In making the choice, . . . God give you clear vision, clear seeing, strong wills, courageous hearts. Having chosen wisely, may you walk with heads erect, with countenance open indicating that you have wronged no one. Even though the tasks of life become heavy and sorrow weighs upon you, may the light of the Christ life beckon you on still undismayed.” File Download (41:50 min / 10 MB) David O. McKay, President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints BYU Devotional, May 1961 “In making the choice, . . . God give you clear vision, clear seeing, strong wills, courageous hearts. Having chosen wisely, may you walk with heads erect, with countenance open indicating that you have wronged no one. Even though the tasks of life become heavy and sorrow weighs upon you, may the light of the Christ life beckon you on still undismayed.” File Download (41:50 min / 10 MB) David O. McKay, President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints BYU Devotional, May 1961 “In making the choice, . . . God give you clear vision, clear seeing, strong wills, courageous hearts. Having chosen wisely, may you walk with heads erect, with countenance open indicating that you have wronged no one. Even though the tasks of life become heavy and sorrow weighs upon you, may the light of the Christ life beckon you on still undismayed.” File Download (41:50 min / 10 MB) tag:odeo.com,2009-04-22,24490280 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 23:05:00 -0700 no LDS Voices: Words of the Prophets Sports & Recreation, College & High School http://odeo.com/episodes/24483860-We-Believe-All-That-God-Has-Revealed-L-Tom-Perry L. Tom Perry, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles General Conference, October 2003 “We declare to the world that the heavens are not closed. God continues to reveal His will to mankind, as He has in all periods of time when He has had authorized servants upon the earth. This fact should be familiar to all of our Father in Heaven’s children, for the scriptures give abundant evidence of this.” Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Perry's remarks. File Download (16:01 min / 4 MB) L. Tom Perry, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles General Conference, October 2003 “We declare to the world that the heavens are not closed. God continues to reveal His will to mankind, as He has in all periods of time when He has had authorized servants upon the earth. This fact should be familiar to all of our Father in Heaven’s children, for the scriptures give abundant evidence of this.” Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Perry's remarks. File Download (16:01 min / 4 MB) L. Tom Perry, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles General Conference, October 2003 “We declare to the world that the heavens are not closed. God continues to reveal His will to mankind, as He has in all periods of time when He has had authorized servants upon the earth. This fact should be familiar to all of our Father in Heaven’s children, for the scriptures give abundant evidence of this.” Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Perry's remarks. File Download (16:01 min / 4 MB) tag:odeo.com,2009-04-21,24483860 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 23:05:00 -0700 no LDS Voices: Words of the Prophets Sports & Recreation, College & High School http://odeo.com/episodes/24477770-Ye-Must-Be-Born-Again-David-A-Bednar David A. Bednar, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles General Conference, April 2007 “After we come out of the waters of baptism, our souls need to be continuously immersed in and saturated with the truth and the light of the Savior’s gospel. Sporadic and shallow dipping in the doctrine of Christ and partial participation in His restored Church cannot produce the spiritual transformation that enables us to walk in a newness of life. Rather, fidelity to covenants, constancy of commitment, and offering our whole soul unto God are required if we are to receive the blessings of eternity.” Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Bednar's remarks. File Download (15:28 min / 7 MB) David A. Bednar, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles General Conference, April 2007 “After we come out of the waters of baptism, our souls need to be continuously immersed in and saturated with the truth and the light of the Savior’s gospel. Sporadic and shallow dipping in the doctrine of Christ and partial participation in His restored Church cannot produce the spiritual transformation that enables us to walk in a newness of life. Rather, fidelity to covenants, constancy of commitment, and offering our whole soul unto God are required if we are to receive the blessings of eternity.” Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Bednar's remarks. File Download (15:28 min / 7 MB) David A. Bednar, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles General Conference, April 2007 “After we come out of the waters of baptism, our souls need to be continuously immersed in and saturated with the truth and the light of the Savior’s gospel. Sporadic and shallow dipping in the doctrine of Christ and partial participation in His restored Church cannot produce the spiritual transformation that enables us to walk in a newness of life. Rather, fidelity to covenants, constancy of commitment, and offering our whole soul unto God are required if we are to receive the blessings of eternity.” Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Bednar's remarks. File Download (15:28 min / 7 MB) tag:odeo.com,2009-04-20,24477770 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 23:05:00 -0700 no LDS Voices: Words of the Prophets Sports & Recreation, College & High School http://odeo.com/episodes/24472326-Truth-Restored-Dieter-F-Uchtdorf Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles BYU Education Week, August 2006 “Pure knowledge shall greatly enlarge the soul. It will help us become peacemakers in a world of wars and rumors of wars.” BYU News Article :: BYU News article about Elder Uchtdorf's remarks. Support BYU Speeches :: Please help support speeches.byu.edu. File Download (42:54 min / 12 MB) Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles BYU Education Week, August 2006 “Pure knowledge shall greatly enlarge the soul. It will help us become peacemakers in a world of wars and rumors of wars.” BYU News Article :: BYU News article about Elder Uchtdorf's remarks. Support BYU Speeches :: Please help support speeches.byu.edu. File Download (42:54 min / 12 MB) Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles BYU Education Week, August 2006 “Pure knowledge shall greatly enlarge the soul. It will help us become peacemakers in a world of wars and rumors of wars.” BYU News Article :: BYU News article about Elder Uchtdorf's remarks. Support BYU Speeches :: Please help support speeches.byu.edu. File Download (42:54 min / 12 MB) tag:odeo.com,2009-04-19,24472326 Sun, 19 Apr 2009 23:05:00 -0700 no LDS Voices: Words of the Prophets Sports & Recreation, College & High School http://odeo.com/episodes/24469033-The-Plan-of-Salvation-L-Tom-Perry L. Tom Perry, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles General Conference, October 2006 “There are two purposes for life in mortality. The first is that we might gain experiences that we could not obtain in any other way. The second is to obtain tabernacles of flesh and bones. Both of these purposes are vital to the existence of man. We are now being tried and tested to see if we will do all the things the Lord has commanded us to do. These commandments are the principles and ordinances of the gospel, and they constitute the gospel of Jesus Christ. Every principle and ordinance has a bearing upon the whole purpose of our testing, which is to prepare us to return to our Heavenly Father and become more like Him.” Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Perry's remarks. File Download (15:14 min / 14 MB) L. Tom Perry, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles General Conference, October 2006 “There are two purposes for life in mortality. The first is that we might gain experiences that we could not obtain in any other way. The second is to obtain tabernacles of flesh and bones. Both of these purposes are vital to the existence of man. We are now being tried and tested to see if we will do all the things the Lord has commanded us to do. These commandments are the principles and ordinances of the gospel, and they constitute the gospel of Jesus Christ. Every principle and ordinance has a bearing upon the whole purpose of our testing, which is to prepare us to return to our Heavenly Father and become more like Him.” Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Perry's remarks. File Download (15:14 min / 14 MB) L. Tom Perry, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles General Conference, October 2006 “There are two purposes for life in mortality. The first is that we might gain experiences that we could not obtain in any other way. The second is to obtain tabernacles of flesh and bones. Both of these purposes are vital to the existence of man. We are now being tried and tested to see if we will do all the things the Lord has commanded us to do. These commandments are the principles and ordinances of the gospel, and they constitute the gospel of Jesus Christ. Every principle and ordinance has a bearing upon the whole purpose of our testing, which is to prepare us to return to our Heavenly Father and become more like Him.” Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Perry's remarks. File Download (15:14 min / 14 MB) tag:odeo.com,2009-04-18,24469033 Sat, 18 Apr 2009 23:05:00 -0700 no LDS Voices: Words of the Prophets Sports & Recreation, College & High School http://odeo.com/episodes/24461065-Building-the-Kingdom-from-a-Firm-Foundation-Marjorie-Hinckley Marjorie Hinckley, Wife of Gordon B. Hinckley BYU Devotional, March 1986 “When you teach a child to love his Father in Heaven, you have done the greatest thing you will ever do.” File Download (34:09 min / 10 MB) Marjorie Hinckley, Wife of Gordon B. Hinckley BYU Devotional, March 1986 “When you teach a child to love his Father in Heaven, you have done the greatest thing you will ever do.” File Download (34:09 min / 10 MB) Marjorie Hinckley, Wife of Gordon B. Hinckley BYU Devotional, March 1986 “When you teach a child to love his Father in Heaven, you have done the greatest thing you will ever do.” File Download (34:09 min / 10 MB) tag:odeo.com,2009-04-16,24461065 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 23:05:00 -0700 no LDS Voices: Words of the Prophets Sports & Recreation, College & High School http://odeo.com/episodes/24451126-We-Never-Know-Where-Walking-in-His-Footsteps-Will-Lead-Vaughn-J-Featherstone Vaughn J. Featherstone, Of the Seventy BYU Devotional, August 1979 “I would like to suggest to you that there are certain places at which we arrive when we walk in his footsteps where we would not suppose that life would ever lead us.” Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Featherstone's remarks. File Download (46:38 min / 13 MB) Vaughn J. Featherstone, Of the Seventy BYU Devotional, August 1979 “I would like to suggest to you that there are certain places at which we arrive when we walk in his footsteps where we would not suppose that life would ever lead us.” Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Featherstone's remarks. File Download (46:38 min / 13 MB) Vaughn J. Featherstone, Of the Seventy BYU Devotional, August 1979 “I would like to suggest to you that there are certain places at which we arrive when we walk in his footsteps where we would not suppose that life would ever lead us.” Transcript :: Transcript of Elder Featherstone's remarks. File Download (46:38 min / 13 MB) tag:odeo.com,2009-04-14,24451126 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 23:05:00 -0700 no LDS Voices: Words of the Prophets Sports & Recreation, College & High School