Over the past 20 years, music has let its walls down and made itself more accessible. With that accessibility comes new musicians with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and influences that naturally create a new and unique sound. The Brave New Sound seeks out contemporary musicians who have something unique that does not fit in the traditional image of classical music to accomplish two main goals: Offer unique insight to the audience and encourage musicians to pursue music regardless of back ...
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Welcome to the Rita’s Dump. We shovel a lot of nonsense here. And sometimes amazing things happen. Unicorn costumes, optional. But fair warning, often, we find a rainbow in the dump.
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Want to deepen your weekly gospel study? Try the BYU Speeches Come, Follow Me podcast! Here, you’ll find inspiring devotionals that pair with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ Come, Follow Me lesson for the week. These stories and insights can help bring scripture themes to life, and it might be just what you need to boost your personal, family, and church study.
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6th graders review great new and classic books for students ages 11-14. Cover art photo provided by Syd Wachs on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@videmusart
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D&C 51-57 | The Law of Consecration | Victor L. Brown
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33:41Though we do not now live the United Order, there is much we can learn from it. Through selfless care in our stewardships, we live the law of consecration. Click here to view the full speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
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In this episode, Steve chats with Bobbi Newman, editor of Well-Being in the Library Workplace: A Handbook for Managers, about her path to librarianship, the importance of fostering a wellbeing-centric culture in libraries, and topics including vocational awe, emotional and invisible labor, the key role of communication, recognition and appreciation…
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D&C 49-50 | Celestial Marriage | Bruce R. McConkie | November 1977
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40:40Everything we do in this life, especially living worthy of a celestial marriage, prepares us to become like our Father in Heaven. Click here to view the full speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
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One Woman. Six Chickens. Infinite Grumpies. 💩🐔
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20:37blog post link: https://ritaslanina.com/2025/05/12/diy-pet-care-skunk-rescue-and-cleaning-hacks/ 📦🐔 Relaxing Chore Day Vlog | Chickens, Garden Glow-Up & Shelf-Building Adventures! 🌿🔧😂 Full video link: https://youtu.be/ZulqmqEWl_U?si=LXpuyfNV7kOJu5a-
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D&C 46-48 | Gifts of the Spirit | Robert D. Hales
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41:28There are many gifts of the spirit. To qualify for their blessings, we must each strive to gain wisdom and live worthy of the Holy Ghost. Click here to view the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
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D&C 45 | Prepare Yourselves for the Great Day of the Lord | Ezra Taft Benson
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33:41No one knows the great day of the Lord's Second Coming, but we do know the signs. More importantly, we know how to prepare and therefore need not fear. Click here to see the speech page. This devotional was delivered in April 1981. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
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Steve chats with Terry Baxter and Libby Coyner-Tsosie, authors of Stories on Skin: A Librarian’s Guide to Tattoos as Personal Archives, about the cultural and historical significance of tattoos, how body art intersects with themes like gender, queerness, and community memory, and broader topics related to archival practices, community engagement, a…
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D&C 42 | “A Law . . . upon Which All Blessings Are Predicated” | David A. Thomas
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27:15We receive blessings when we strive to follow God's lawful commandments. We should always remember to express gratitude for these blessings. Click here to see the speech page. This devotional was delivered in June 2008. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
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D&C 38 | For Times of Trouble | Jeffrey R. Holland
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42:56Trouble will come, but discouragement doesn't have to. If we prepare ourselves through patient and faithful discipleship, we will get through. Click here to see the speech page. This devotional was delivered in March 1980. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
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Steve chats with Jason Tyrrell, Executive Vice President, Content at OverDrive, about Jason’s personal experiences with libraries, his journey to Kanopy and then to Overdrive, the impact of streaming services on libraries, and future applications of AI to enhance library services while ensuring data privacy. Read the transcript! Jason Tyrrell is th…
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Easter | “In Him All Things Hold Together” | Neal A. Maxwell
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48:03Jesus Christ's Atonement exemplifies all of the divine attributes we are seeking. Truly, “in Him all things hold together.” Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
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D&C 30-36 | Pioneering Journeys: Then and Now | David J. Whitaker
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36:20How do our modern pioneer journeys relate to pioneer journeys of the past? Though we may not travel physically, we have metaphorical journeys. Click here to see the speech page. This devotional was deliver in July 1997. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
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D&C 29 | Faith, Reason, Knowledge, and Truth | Richard N. Williams
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34:42The gospel of Jesus Christ redefines faith, reason, knowledge, and truth and helps us avoid worldly issues. Click here to see the speech page. This devotional was delivered in February 2000. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
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ARMCHAIR AUTHOR CHATS | D.L. TILLERY | EP. 15
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30:37AUTHOR INTERVIEW w Special Guest Author DL Tillery #armchairchats #authorinterviews #dltillery Woohoo! I'm absolutely thrilled that you’re joining us today, on my web series, ARMCHAIR AUTHOR CHATS! 🎉 I just know today’s chat is going to be a blast, and I can’t wait to dive into this author’s fantastic writing world! Welcome to the ARMCHAIR AUTHOR C…
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ARMCHAIR AUTHOR CHATS | ADRIAN SANTIAGO | EP. 14
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26:16AUTHOR INTERVIEW w Special Guest Author Adrian Santiago #armchairchats #authorinterviews #adriansantiago #booksbyadrian Woohoo! I'm absolutely thrilled that you’re joining us today, on my web series, ARMCHAIR AUTHOR CHATS! 🎉 I just know today’s chat is going to be a blast, and I can’t wait to dive into this author’s fantastic writing world! Welcome…
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Steve chats with C. J. Box, author of BATTLE MOUNTAIN, the 25th novel in the Joe Pickett series, about how the story picks up from the previous book in the series, Nate Romanowski’s journey of revenge, how the story mirrors real-world suspicions about the government, and what’s next for the Joe Pickett series. And stick around for The Circ Desk, wh…
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D&C 27-28 | Joseph Smith Lecture 3: Joseph Smith and Spiritual Gifts | Truman G. Madsen
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45:16Truman Madsen discusses spiritual gifts and how Joseph Smith used them to bless the Saints and teach them the fulness of the gospel. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
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ARMCHAIR AUTHOR CHATS | TRISTAN BUTTIGIEG | EP. 12
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36:00ARMCHAIR AUTHOR CHATS | TRISTAN BUTTIGIEG | EP. 12 AUTHOR INTERVIEW w Special Guest Author TRISTAN BUTTIGIEG #armchairchats #authorinterviews #tristanbuttigieg Woohoo! I'm absolutely thrilled that you’re joining us today, on my web series, ARMCHAIR AUTHOR CHATS! 🎉 I just know today’s chat is going to be a blast, and I can’t wait to dive into this a…
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ARMCHAIR AUTHOR CHATS | JODEE DEAN DANIELS | EP. 11
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33:23ARMCHAIR AUTHOR CHATS | JODEE DEAN DANIELS | EP. 11 AUTHOR INTERVIEW w Special Guest Author JODEE DEAN DANIELS #armchairchats #authorinterviews #jodeedeandaniels Woohoo! I'm absolutely thrilled that you’re joining us today, on my web series, ARMCHAIR AUTHOR CHATS! 🎉 I just know today’s chat is going to be a blast, and I can’t wait to dive into this…
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ARMCHAIR AUTHOR CHATS | J. NOBLE | EP. 10
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17:52AUTHOR INTERVIEW w Special Guest Author J. NOBLE #armchairchats #authorinterviews #JNOBLE #jinnenoble Woohoo! I'm absolutely thrilled that you’re joining us today, on my web series, ARMCHAIR AUTHOR CHATS! 🎉 I just know today’s chat is going to be a blast, and I can’t wait to dive into this author’s fantastic writing world! Welcome to the ARMCHAIR A…
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D&C 26 | Yielding Our Hearts to God | Spencer J. Condie
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34:52Elder Spencer J. Condie relates examples of humble individuals who know that yielding our hearts to the Lord is well worth the sacrifice. Click here to see the speech page. This devotional was delivered in August 1995. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
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ARMCHAIR CHATS | LUNACIA COTTAGEGOTH LIBRARY | EP 09
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30:13AUTHOR INTERVIEW w Special Guest LUNA THE COTTAGE GOTH LIBRARY#armchairchats #authorinterviews #thecottagegothlibrary Woohoo! I'm absolutley thrilled that you’re joining us today, on my web series, ARMCHAIR AUTHOR CHATS! 🎉 I just know today’s chat is going to be a blast, and I can’t wait to dive into this librarian's fantastic writing world! Welcom…
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ARMCHAIR AUTHOR CHATS | NICOLE FORD THOMAS | EP 08
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18:54AUTHOR INTERVIEW w Special Guest Author NICOLE FORD THOMAS #armchairchats #authorinterviews #nicolefordthomas Woohoo! I'm absolutley thrilled that you’re joining us today, on my web series, ARMCHAIR AUTHOR CHATS! 🎉 I just know today’s chat is going to be a blast, and I can’t wait to dive into this author’s fantastic writing world! Welcome to the AR…
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ARMCHAIR AUTHOR CHATS | SARAH C. BRODY | EP. 07
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21:56AUTHOR INTERVIEW w Special Guest Author SARAH C. BRODY #armchairchats #authorinterviews #sarahcbrody Woohoo! I'm absolutely thrilled that you’re joining us today, on my web series, ARMCHAIR AUTHOR CHATS! 🎉 I just know today’s chat is going to be a blast, and I can’t wait to dive into this author’s fantastic writing world! Welcome to the ARMCHAIR AU…
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Steve chats with Lindsay Cronk and Maria McCauley, the 2025 candidates for President of the American Library Association, about how they got started in librarianship, their visions of leadership, why they wanted to run for ALA President, digital equity and advocacy, and who inspires them. Read the transcript! Lindsay Cronk currently serves as a mem…
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D&C 20-22 | “He Hath Given a Law unto All Things” | L. Tom Perry
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28:20Technology enables incredible growth of the Church. God has appointed a law unto all things, and He has a hand in this continuing progress. Click here to see the speech page. This devotional was delivered in November 1977. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
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ARMCHAIR AUTHOR CHATS | DALE L. ROBERTS | EP 06
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25:03AUTHOR INTERVIEW w Special Guest Author DALE L. ROBERTS #armchairchats #authorinterviews #dalelroberts #selfpubwithdale Woohoo! I'm absolutely thrilled that you’re joining us today, on my web series, ARMCHAIR AUTHOR CHATS! 🎉 I just know today’s chat is going to be a blast, and I can’t wait to dive into this author’s fantastic writing world! Welcome…
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ARMCHAIR AUTHOR CHATS | CANDRA CAMPBELL | EP 05
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32:33AUTHOR INTERVIEW w Special Guest Author CANDRA CAMPBELL #armchairchats #authorinterviews #candracampbell Woohoo! I'm absolutely thrilled that you’re joining us today, on my web series, ARMCHAIR AUTHOR CHATS! 🎉 I just know today’s chat is going to be a blast, and I can’t wait to dive into this author’s fantastic writing world! Welcome to the ARMCHAI…
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ARMCHAIR AUTHOR CHATS | LESANDA MOORE | EP 04
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26:17AUTHOR INTERVIEW w Special Guest Author LESANDA MOORE #armchairchats #authorinterviews #lesandamoore Woohoo! I'm absolutely thrilled that you’re joining us today, on my web series, ARMCHAIR AUTHOR CHATS! 🎉 I just know today’s chat is going to be a blast, and I can’t wait to dive into this author’s fantastic writing world! Welcome to the ARMCHAIR AU…
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Steve chats with Allen Eskens, author of The Quiet Librarian, about Eskens’ personal experiences with libraries, his journey into becoming an author, a deep dive into the inspiration and research behind his new novel, the Bosnian War, and Eskens’ writing process. Plus, Rebecca Vnuk from Library Reads and Yaika Sabat from NoveList return to The Circ…
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D&C 19 | Joseph Smith Lecture 2: Joseph’s Personality and Character | Truman G. Madsen
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48:56Using quotes and stories from those who personally knew Joseph Smith, Truman Madsen describes the Prophet’s personality and character. Click here to see the speech page. This lecture was delivered in August 1978. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
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ARMCHAIR AUTHOR CHATS | DEVON GAMBRELL CLARK | EP 03
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24:18AUTHOR INTERVIEW w Special Guest Author DEVON GAMBRELL-CLARK #armchairchats #authorinterviews #devongambrellclark Woohoo! I'm absolutely thrilled that you’re joining us today, on my web series, ARMCHAIR AUTHOR CHATS! 🎉 I just know today’s chat is going to be a blast, and I can’t wait to dive into this author’s fantastic writing world! Welcome to th…
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ARMCHAIR AUTHOR CHATS | S. D. HUSTON | EP. 01
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26:37ARMCHAIR CHATS // AUTHOR INTERVIEW w Special Guest Author S.D. HUSTON #armchairchats #authorinterviews #SDHUSTON Woohoo! I'm absolutely thrilled that you’re joining us today, on my web series, ARMCHAIR AUTHOR CHATS! 🎉 I just know today’s chat is going to be a blast, and I can’t wait to dive into this author’s fantastic writing world! Welcome to the…
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D&C 18 | “One Being Is as Precious in His Sight as the Other” | Barbara Day Lockhart
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38:47Barbara Lockhart teaches that all of God's children are equally precious in His eyes. He loves us, and we must learn to love ourselves. Click here to see the speech page. This devotional was delivered in May 1992. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
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D&C 13 | Your Time on Earth: When Would You Have Chosen to Come? | Rex E. Lee
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23:10If you could choose one time in the history of the Church to be a part of, which would it be? Do we understand how important our own time is? Click here to see the speech page. This devotional address was given in January 1995. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
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Steve chats with Stacy Brown, Director of Innovation and Professional Learning at The Davis Academy and author of Revolutionize Youth Book Clubs, about her extensive experience overseeing library and technology programs, how and why she established numerous book clubs for students, parents, and faculty, and her advice on creating successful book cl…
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D&C 10 | Meeting the Challenges of Today | Neal A. Maxwell
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37:13As we face the challenges of today, the doctrine of foreordination teaches us that God has a knowledge of all things, and plans for each of us to succeed. Click here to see the speech page. This devotional address was given in October 1978. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
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D&C 8 | How I Became a Seeker | Steven C. Harper
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23:37Steven C. Harper explains how, by study and by faith, we can each become a spiritual seeker and arrive at "other side simplicity." Click here to see the speech page. This devotional address was given in June 2021. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
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Guest host Troy Swanson chats with guests Elizabeth Kamper, Gail Porter, and Hunter Dunlap about the ongoing challenges faced by higher education in Illinois due to decades of underfunding, including the devastating impact on librarian positions, particularly at Western Illinois University, which recently eliminated all its faculty librarian roles.…
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D&C 3-5 | Joseph Smith: Seer, Translator, Revelator, and Prophet | Alexander L. Baugh
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33:31Alexander L. Baugh offers an explanation of Joseph Smith’s distinct but complementary roles as seer, translator, revelator, and prophet. Click here to see the speech page. This devotional address was given in June, 2014. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
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D&C 2; JSH 1:27-65 | Joseph Smith—The Prophet | Richard C. Edgley
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40:20Richard C. Edgley delivers a powerful summary of the accomplishments of Joseph Smith, the prophet. His revelations, acts, and trials testify of his calling. Click here to see the speech page. This devotional address was given in August, 2005. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
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JSH 1:1-26 | Parallel Prophets: Paul and Joseph Smith | Richard Lloyd Anderson
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31:54Richard Anderson shares how Paul and Joseph Smith are similar. Both received revelation, demonstrated service, and were ultimately martyred. Click here to see the speech page. This devotional address was given in August, 1983. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
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Steve chats with Billey Albina, Elizabeth Nelson, and Rebecca Uhl, editors of Inclusive Cataloging: Histories, Context, and Reparative Approaches about their journeys into librarianship, the importance of inclusive cataloging, and how to implement inclusive practices even in small libraries. Read the transcript! Filling a gap in the literature, thi…
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D&C 1 | The Doctrine and Covenants—A Scripture for All Seasons | Loren C. Dunn
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35:18The Doctrine and Covenants not only teaches us Church doctrine but also how to receive personal revelation. Do you treasure the D&C? Click here to see the speech page. This devotional address was given in March, 1985. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
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The Restoration | Joseph Smith Lecture 1: The First Vision and Its Aftermath | Truman G. Madsen
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48:41Truman Madsen speaks on Joseph Smith’s early life, First Vision, and life in the aftermath, including lessons, experiences, and consequences. Click here to see the speech page. This devotional address was given in August, 1978. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
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Christmas | Thoughts at Christmastime | W. Grant Bangerter
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38:10Let us reflect on our love for and faith in the Savior Jesus Christ. We must remember His importance at all times of the year. Click here to see the speech page. This devotional address was given in December, 1975. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
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Moroni 10 | Weaknesses Into Strength in Our Search for Knowledge | Trenton L. Hickman
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31:16The companionship of the Holy Ghost is essential in our quest for knowledge. Fully using this gift will help our weaknesses become strengths. Click here to see the speech page. This devotional address was given in June, 2014. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
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Steve chats with Eliza Evans, author of The Christmas Cookie Wars, about Evans’s experiences with libraries, her inspiration for the book, the influence of her journalism background on her writing, and her process of getting into the Christmas spirit during non-holiday seasons. And Rebecca and Yaika return to The Circ Desk with recommendations for …
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Moroni 7-9 | “A More Excellent Hope” | Russell M. Nelson
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39:14We yearn for hope not just in this life but for eternity. Our hope is bolstered by understanding faith and charity, the pure love of Christ. Click here to see the speech page. This devotional address was given in January, 1995. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
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Remembered and Nourished by the Good Word of God | Jeffrey R. Holland | September 1976
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53:29General Conference is an opportunity to fulfill the commandment to “meet together oft,” to edify one another, and to receive revelation. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches
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