Joseph Smith: BYU Speeches

BYU Speeches

The impact of Joseph Smith’s life has been debated for decades. Listen as prophets, apostles, professors, and historians discuss the life of Joseph Smith and add their personal witnesses that he was God’s servant. This unique account commemorates the 174th anniversary of the Prophet’s martyrdom.

  • 41 minutes 45 seconds
    “Lightning Out of Heaven”: Joseph Smith and the Forging of Community | Terryl L. Givens | November 2005

    Joseph Smith ignited something in thousands of men and women that connects them to God and to each other in powerful ways. Click here to view the speech. 

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    17 May 2024, 10:00 am
  • 31 minutes 42 seconds
    Parallel Prophets: Paul and Joseph Smith | Richard L. Anderson | August 1983

    Richard Lloyd Anderson shares how, in many ways, the apostle Paul and Joseph Smith are similar. Both of these prophetic figures received revelation, demonstrated devoted service, and were persecuted and ultimately martyred for their testimonies. Click here to view the speech. 

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    3 May 2024, 10:00 am
  • 40 minutes 35 seconds
    The Lord God of Joseph Smith | Bruce R. McConkie | January 1972

    The God of Joseph Smith's time is not absent. We can come to know Him, His revelations, and His miracles, just as the Prophet did. Click here to view the speech. 

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    19 April 2024, 10:00 am
  • 32 minutes 32 seconds
    Joseph Smith—the Chosen of God and the Friend of Man | Ivan J. Barrett | August 1975

    Joseph Smith's character is perhaps one of the best manifestations of his calling. He was not only chosen of God, but a loyal friend of man. Click here to view the speech. 

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    5 April 2024, 10:00 am
  • 33 minutes 23 seconds
    Joseph Smith: Seer, Translator, Revelator, and Prophet | Alexander L. Baugh | June 2014

    Using scripture and the personal histories of the Prophet and his associates, Alexander L. Baugh offers an explanation of Joseph Smith’s distinct but complementary roles as seer, translator, revelator, and prophet. Click here to view the speech.

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    22 March 2024, 10:00 am
  • 35 minutes 7 seconds
    Joseph Smith's Christlike Attributes | Jack H. Goaslind | June 1995

    Elder Jack H. Goaslind speaks on how Joseph Smith's Christlike attributes attest to the fact that this his greatest desire was to emulate the Savior and do His will. Click here to view the speech. 

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    8 March 2024, 11:00 am
  • 30 minutes 16 seconds
    Joseph Smith: Lover of the Cause of Christ | Heidi S. Swinton | November 2004

    Heidi Swinton delivers a powerful call to stand by the Prophet Joseph Smith by living for the cause he loved: the cause of Christ. Access the speech page here.

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    23 February 2024, 11:00 am
  • 27 minutes 3 seconds
    The Ongoing Restoration (Excerpted) | Gary E. Stevenson | August 2019

    Elder Stevenson shares his testimony of the ongoing Restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ. It began with Joseph Smith, and it is still happening today. Click here to view the speech. 

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    9 February 2024, 11:00 am
  • 32 minutes 14 seconds
    The Book of Mormon: Man-Made or God-Given? | Tad R. Callister | November 2016

    Many critics of the Book of Mormon have tried but failed to give a credible alternative to Joseph Smith's testimony of it. How can we know if it is true? Click here to view the speech.

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    26 January 2024, 11:00 am
  • 27 minutes 47 seconds
    The Profile of a Prophet | Hugh B. Brown | October 1955

    If you had to create the profile of a prophet, what would it look like? Hugh B. Brown speaks on how Joseph Smith's character and works testify of his prophetic calling. Click here to view the speech. 

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    12 January 2024, 11:00 am
  • 20 minutes 51 seconds
    Stand by My Servant Joseph | Cecil O. Samuelson | January 2005

    The Lord's commandment to stand by Joseph Smith with true loyalty applies to each of us as builders and defenders of God's kingdom. Click here to view the speech. 

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    15 December 2023, 11:00 am
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