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Assistant to the president for University Communications invites students to be 'undaunted' in sharing Christ's light

Hailey Sloan
By Hailey Sloan
November 03, 2026 03:22 PM
Audrey Perry Martin, assistant to the president for University Communications, addressed the BYU community during the Nov. 3 devotional.
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Elder Rasband teaches from 'The Restoration Proclamation' at BYU devotional

Jess Ridd
By Jess Ridd
October 27, 2026 09:48 PM
Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Quorum of the Twelve addressed the BYU student body at the devotional on Oct. 27.
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Bishop L. Todd Budge: Come closer to God through service and offerings

By Kristin Bateman
October 20, 2026 06:26 PM
Bishop L. Todd Budge, first counselor in the Presiding Bishopric for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, spoke to the BYU campus community about the Church’s financial spending and humanitarian aid during the Oct. 20 devotional.
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Being present: What students can learn from the Savior, Job and medicine

By Clara Pierce
October 13, 2026 04:45 PM
Rebekka Matheson, associate professor and course director for the BYU School of Medicine, gave a devotional about the importance of being present with others on Oct. 13.
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Elder Alexander Dushku tells BYU students to choose Christ in all things

Lauren Capone
By Lauren Capone
September 22, 2026 01:44 PM
Elder Alexander Dushku of the Seventy delivered his devotional address on Sept. 22, urging BYU students to make a bold choice to Christ and never turn back.
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Elder Patrick Kearon invites all to find peace and rest, even in tumultuous times

Haley McIlroy
By Haley McIlroy
August 18, 2026 02:37 PM
Elder Patrick Kearon spoke at BYU for the Tuesday devotional during Educational Week 2026. His message invited listeners to take the time for peace and spend devoted time resting.
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Dr. Rebekah Hunter shares insights about coming unto Heavenly Father

By Brittan Redford
August 04, 2026 02:07 PM
On August 4, Dr. Rebekah Hunter, an associate teaching professor and associate dean in the Department of Education addressed students and faculty about coming unto Heavenly Father.
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Associate chair of the Mechanical Engineering Department shares insights about the divine gift of the human body

By Clara Pierce
July 01, 2026 02:16 PM
On June 30, Anton Bowden, associate chair of the mechanical engineering department, spoke about the divine gift of the human body.
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Sister Sewell encourages students to share their light in BYU devotional

Aubree Curtis
By Aubree Curtis
May 12, 2026 04:00 PM
Alene P. Sewell, portfolio director of artificial intelligence at Brigham Young University, reminded students that light is all around them at her devotional in the Marriott Center on May 12.
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Mountainous miracles and the light of Easter at BYU

Aubrie Dyer
By Aubrie Dyer
April 01, 2026 03:53 PM
Brigham Young University's 150th Easter devotional offered a moment of reflection in the middle of a historic semester, inviting students and faculty to pause and consider the deeper meaning of Easter.
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Associate dean of the College of Fine Arts and Communications shares how slowing down can nurture spiritual growth

By Davey Gibson
March 10, 2026 03:22 PM
Associate Dean Shayla Bott of the College of Fine Arts and Communications spoke to students at the Marriott Center about the importance of taking time to find personal stillness on March 10.
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Elder Quentin L. Cook encourages students to seek spiritual guidance in age of advanced information

By Mallory Mailloux
March 03, 2026 06:37 PM
Elder Quentin L. Cook of the Quorum of the Twelve addressed Brigham Young University students and faculty at the campus devotional, March 3.
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President Dallin H. Oaks invites all to come closer to Jesus Christ, especially during times of doubt

Maya Taylor
By Maya Taylor
February 10, 2026 05:40 PM
Dallin H. Oaks, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and former president of Brigham Young University, addressed a crowd that filled the Marriott Center for a devotional Feb. 10.
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General Authority Seventy teaches to cling to the Book of Mormon in life's wilderness

Eliza Chapple Rice
By Eliza Chapple Rice
January 20, 2026 01:47 PM
General Authority Seventy Elder Matthew S. Holland spoke to the BYU community about how the Book of Mormon can guide people through the wilderness of life at the devotional, Jan. 20.
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Elder Rasband discusses “The Family: A Proclamation to the World” at BYU devotional

Jessica Neal
By Jessica Neal
September 23, 2025 02:38 PM
Elder Ronald A. Rasband from the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles addressed the BYU student body at the devotional on Sept. 23.
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BYU dance professor shares message on agency and God’s plan

Brianne Barrus
By Brianne Barrus
August 05, 2025 06:12 PM
Amy Jex, associate chair and associate professor in the BYU Department of Dance, spoke at the BYU devotional on Aug. 5 about the importance of utilizing agency to follow God’s plan throughout one’s life.
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BYU English professor gives devotional on finding direction amid times of 'wobble'

Brianne Barrus
By Brianne Barrus
July 01, 2025 04:23 PM
Dawan Coombs, an associate professor of English at BYU, gave the devotional address on July 1, speaking on the importance of finding direction amid times of “wobble.”
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Dean Sarah Clark speaks to students on letting Jesus Christ be a co-author in their stories

Brooke Christensen
By Brooke Christensen
May 21, 2025 09:43 AM
Sarah Clark, dean of the David O. McKay School of Education, spoke to students about letting Jesus Christ be a co-author in their stories at the campus-wide BYU devotional on Tuesday, May 20.
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