Overcoming Adversity

About Overcoming Adversity

Life is hard. We all face troubles, trials, and temptations, but learning how to turn to God in our time of need can make all the difference. In this podcast, you’ll hear the personal stories and sacred experiences of speakers who have journeyed through adversity and emerged with a closer relationship to Christ. Tune in to find the advice and perspective you need to overcome your trials.

Publisher

BYU Speeches

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

15 May 2020

Latest episode

28 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

5 of 157 episodes have a transcript.

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   28 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   To Those Enduring Trials with No End | Jeffrey S. Bednar | July 2026

   Elder Jeffrey R. Holland shares how relying on Jesus Christ provides the courage and strength to endure life's most challenging trials.

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   31 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Lessons on Endurance | J. Ty Hopkins | November 12, 2024

   Enduring isn’t just surviving. It includes work and effort, learning in the process, and drawing closer to God through prayer and gratitude. Click here (https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/j-ty-hopkins/lessons-on-endurance/) to view the speech page. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html (https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html) See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

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   3 Aug 2026

   The Process and Power of Hope | Kevin J. Worthen | September 2020

   Kevin J Worthen discusses hope in both a worldly and gospel context. Gospel-centered hope can purify us and prepare us for eternal life. Click here (https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/kevin-j-worthen/process-power-hope/) to view the speech page. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html (https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html) See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

Inside a recent episode

To Those Enduring Trials with No End | Jeffrey S. Bednar | July 2026

Published 28 Sept 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] We knew that because of His Atonement, when Olivia passed away, He was there to welcome her with open arms. I knew that she would never again have a battered, bruised, and imperfect body, but she would be glorified and perfected. I knew that the Savior had suffered this hardship for me He had borne my afflictions and grief so that I would not be required to do so alone. As sad a time as that was, I can't remember ever feeling closer to my Savior. Each of us really does choose to apply the Atonement in our lives, and when we do, our burdens are lifted and the future becomes much brighter. Years later, Andrew told me, comparing myself to who I was prior to losing my daughter Olivia, I seemed to be more aware of others. aware of their circumstances, and when trials come their way, I'm more caring, compassionate, and loving toward them. […]

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