Marriage & Love

BYU Speeches

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August 14 · 37 min
The Right Person, the Right Place, the Right Time | Thomas Holman | August 2000
Marriage can be an intimidating decision, but we have been given all we need to find the right person, the right place, and the right time for us. Click here to view the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 14 · 30 min
“As I Have Loved You”: Agency-Based Love in Dating and Marriage | Jason S. Carroll | April 2019
Dr. Jason Carroll discusses why we should remember that love is a fruit of good relationships, not the root. He encourages Christlike behavior in dating. Click here to view the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 14 · 34 min
How Do I Love Thee? | Jeffrey R. Holland | February 2000
In all relationships, but especially in romance, charity - including selflessness, kindness, tolerance, and support - is the love that "never faileth." Click here to view the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 14 · 34 min
The Experience of Love and the Limitations of Psychological Explanation | Brent D. Slife | May 2017
The common Cartesian, egoistic theories in psychology fall short when describing the unselfish, gracious, and unexplainable phenomenon of love. Click here to view the speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
April 14 · 44 min
Prepare Today for Tomorrow | Margaret D. Nadauld | November 1997
To see the Lord's plan for your life, you will need to prepare today to develop tomorrow's necessary social, practical, and spiritual skills. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 14 · 24 min
“And the Greatest of These Is Love” | Gordon B. Hinckley | February 1978
Love is not just an investment; it is an adventure. It is not an idyllic dream; it happens. President Hinckley reminds us of the sacred nature of love. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
January 14 · 52 min
Push Back Against the World | Dallin H. and Kristen M. Oaks | November 2007
Elder Dallin H. and Sister Kristen M. Oaks talk about dating, hope, and how to push back against the pressures of the world by keeping the Sabbath day holy. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 14, 2025 · 32 min
Embrace the Plan | Kim B. Clark | March 2018
Kim B. Clark teaches that as we embrace the plan God has for each one of us, we will find the power to overcome our personal crucibles. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 14, 2025 · 24 min
Learning Eternal Truths Through Our Relationships with Others | Rae Jeanne Memmott | July 2008
Rae Jeanne Memmott shares her and her students’s experiences to show that eternal truths are taught as we develop relationships with others. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 14, 2025 · 41 min
Change: It’s Always a Possibility! | Wendy Watson Nelson | April 1998
Change is an inevitable and sometimes difficult part of life. We can get the power to change, or to cope with it, from the Savior. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 14, 2025 · 22 min
“It Is Not Good That . . . Man Should Be Alone” | Kevin J Worthen | January 2016
We are not meant to endure trials and challenges of this life alone. We must build meaningful relationships where we can lift and be lifted. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 14, 2025 · 37 min
Stand Up Straight, Smile, and Remember Who You Are | Matthew O. Richardson | October 2016
What do a failed exam, a cut up degree, historical documents, and a screensaver have in common? A vision of ourselves and of BYU to remember and believe in. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 14, 2025 · 32 min
The Hope of Tomorrow | Camilla E. Kimball | September 1980
You are the hope of tomorrow. Embrace friendship, responsibility, and love to build strong families through faith and education. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 14, 2025 · 34 min
The Gospel and Romantic Love | Bruce C. Hafen | September 1982
Romantic love is pure, sacred, and central to the gospel. It is because of, not in spite of, that fact that we must treat it carefully. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 14, 2025 · 27 min
“To Me He Doth Not Stink”: Advocacy and Love | Gayla M. Sorenson | August 2017
We are all called to be advocates. Jesus Christ, our Advocate, teaches us how to represent causes and people with love and wisdom. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 14, 2025 · 24 min
Empathy and the Pure Love of Christ | Elaine Walton | July 2002
Christ taught the pure doctrine to “love thy neighbour as thyself.” We do this by enhancing our ability to empathize with others. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 14, 2025 · 35 min
What Do You Envision in Life? | Erich W. Kopischke | December 2014
Family and marriage are essential to true joy. Have a vision for and prioritize marriage and family in your own life. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 14, 2025 · 33 min
Temples: Avenues to Exaltation | Elray L. Christiansen | August 1970
God has restored temples to the earth. The ordinances of exaltation within lead to the redemption of the living and salvation of the dead. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 14, 2025 · 39 min
Some of BYU’s Responses to “The Family: A Proclamation to the World” | Alan J. Hawkins | June 1998
BYU’s response to the “The Family” proclamation includes classes, research, and majors that help students prepare for their future families. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 14, 2024 · 33 min
Mammon or Marriage? | W. Bradford Wilcox | November 2023
While many search for happiness through financial or career success, being married and having a family increases overall happiness more. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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