Temples and Covenants

BYU Speeches

The temple is the House of the Lord, where we can make sacred covenants that bring us closer to Him. In his April 2024 general conference address, President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said, “Time in the temple will help you to think celestial and to catch a vision of who you really are, who you can become, and the kind of life you can have forever.” This podcast features speeches that emphasize the importance of our covenants with God and discuss the peace and power that come from worshiping in the temple.

Tune in weekly to hear uplifting and educational testimonies about how temples and covenants can have an eternal impact on your life.

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Oct 9, 2025 · 33 min
The Covenantal Journey of Disciple-Scholarship | Richard A. Gill | July 2024
As disciple-scholars, we embark on voyages of discovery and settlement, in which we look for landmarks to help us build a covenantal life. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 2, 2025 · 40 min
Essentials of Faith | Joseph Fielding Smith | June 1964
Reverence for the Savior's atoning sacrifice, faith in His power to save, and a testimony of repentance are essential to faith in the gospel. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 24, 2025 · 26 min
Cairns on the Path of Mortality | J. Kelly Flanagan | April 2003
Like cairns on a trail, scriptures, prophets, and temples guide us through life’s challenges toward Christ, safety, and eternal blessings. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 17, 2025 · 23 min
No Coincidences | C. Shane Reese | September 2023
When we accept God’s plan and timing, we can strengthen our connections with others and know there are no coincidences in the Lord’s work. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 10, 2025 · 27 min
Finding Strength in the Lord | Kendra M. Hall-Kenyon | September 2022
Finding strength in the Lord requires trusting in Him and His plan even when our trials are not resolved like we want them to be. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 3, 2025 · 43 min
Temples: Seek and Attain the Spiritual High Ground in Life | Robert D. Hales | March 2009
Standing faithful on spiritual high ground through obedience and temple covenants brings safety, strength, and eternal blessings. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 27, 2025 · 27 min
God Will Use You, God Will Bless You | Dean M. Davies | November 2015
God will use us to build His kingdom, and He will bless us in ways we cannot comprehend, regardless of our abilities, intelligence, or status. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 20, 2025 · 27 min
Divinely Appointed Responsibilities, Heavenly Blessings | Gary E. Stevenson | March 2021
Elder Gary E. Stevenson highlights the heavenly blessings we have received to help us with our divinely appointed responsibilities. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 13, 2025 · 31 min
Leadership Week Devotional | Stephen L. Richards | June 1952
In this devotional, Stephen L. Richards speaks of the duty of both men and women to honor and live worthily of the priesthood. Click here to view the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 6, 2025 · 12 min
Comfort in Christ | Wendy W. Reese | September 2023
Life can be uncomfortable, but prayer, service, and temple attendance can help us find true comfort in the Savior. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 30, 2025 · 31 min
Great Temples of Learning on Temple Hill | Eric “Rick” N. Jellen | May 2024
Through understanding the genetics of oats and quinoa, we learn the importance of light and truth, both secular and spiritual. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 23, 2025 · 33 min
The Law of Consecration | Victor L. Brown | November 1976
We do not now live the United Order, but we can learn much from it. Through selfless care in our stewardships, we live the law of consecration. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 23, 2025 · 33 min
The Law of Consecration | Victor L. Brown | November 1976
We do not now live the United Order, but we can learn much from it. Through selfless care in our stewardships, we live the law of consecration. Click here to view the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 16, 2025 · 26 min
Stay Connected: Making It Safely Home | W. Christopher Waddell | October 2021
Bishop W. Christopher Waddell shares ways to stay connected to the one true source of knowledge—Jesus Christ—so we can make it safely back home to our Father in Heaven. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 16, 2025 · 26 min
Stay Connected: Making It Safely Home | W. Christopher Waddell | October 2021
We must stay connected to the one true source of knowledge—Jesus Christ—so we can make it safely back home to our Father in Heaven. Click here to view the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 9, 2025 · 40 min
The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles | Joseph Fielding Smith | June 1958
Jesus Christ called twelve apostles and gave them special priesthood authority. That calling, with its spiritual mission, has been restored. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 2, 2025 · 28 min
A Complete Look at Perfect | John S. Robertson | July 1999
“Perfection” and “completion” are used synonymously in the scriptures. How can we and different aspects of the Church be complete? Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 25, 2025 · 32 min
The Powers and Responsibilities of the Priesthood | Robert L. Simpson | March 1964
Men and women share in the powers and responsibilities. The priesthood is how He prepares us for eternal life. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 18, 2025 · 48 min
Elijah’s Mission | Truman G. Madsen | June 1977
God will save our generation by sending Elijah with priesthood sealing keys to connect us with our forefathers and our posterity. Click here to view the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 11, 2025 · 39 min
Giving All Our Heart to Christ | Shima Baughman | October 2024
Our covenants to God are connected to our hearts. We can give all our heart to Him as we go to the temple and wear His name. Click here to view the full speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Temples and Covenants

The Covenantal Journey of Disciple-Scholarship | Richard A. Gill | July 2024

Essentials of Faith | Joseph Fielding Smith | June 1964

Cairns on the Path of Mortality | J. Kelly Flanagan | April 2003

No Coincidences | C. Shane Reese | September 2023

Finding Strength in the Lord | Kendra M. Hall-Kenyon | September 2022

Temples: Seek and Attain the Spiritual High Ground in Life | Robert D. Hales | March 2009

God Will Use You, God Will Bless You | Dean M. Davies | November 2015

Divinely Appointed Responsibilities, Heavenly Blessings | Gary E. Stevenson | March 2021

Leadership Week Devotional | Stephen L. Richards | June 1952

Comfort in Christ | Wendy W. Reese | September 2023

Great Temples of Learning on Temple Hill | Eric “Rick” N. Jellen | May 2024

The Law of Consecration | Victor L. Brown | November 1976

The Law of Consecration | Victor L. Brown | November 1976

Stay Connected: Making It Safely Home | W. Christopher Waddell | October 2021

Stay Connected: Making It Safely Home | W. Christopher Waddell | October 2021

The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles | Joseph Fielding Smith | June 1958

A Complete Look at Perfect | John S. Robertson | July 1999

The Powers and Responsibilities of the Priesthood | Robert L. Simpson | March 1964

Elijah’s Mission | Truman G. Madsen | June 1977

Giving All Our Heart to Christ | Shima Baughman | October 2024