# 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. Page: Feed: --- ## [The Process and Power of Hope | Kevin J. Worthen | September 2020](https://omny.fm/shows/overcoming-adversity/the-process-and-power-of-hope-kevin-j-worthen-september-2020) _2026-08-03_ 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 to view the speech page. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/0c331867-ade6-4f54-a1a9-aa5d00345817/d8fd6f1e-cf7d-443f-ae02-aa720129f6ec/84dfbb1d-e1db-4531-b15f-b4940103a4a6/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=7b2dc0e8-b53d-4235-bae4-aa72012e5fb6) ## [Christ’s Peace in Perilous Times | Clark G. Gilbert | February 2022](https://omny.fm/shows/overcoming-adversity/christ-s-peace-in-perilous-times-clark-g-gilbert-february-2022) _2026-07-20_ Elder Clark G. Gilbert explains how we can draw strength from our Savior and find Christ's peace in perilous times. Click here to view the speech page. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/0c331867-ade6-4f54-a1a9-aa5d00345817/d8fd6f1e-cf7d-443f-ae02-aa720129f6ec/8284e604-09e3-4bb3-8dd4-b48001197e24/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=7b2dc0e8-b53d-4235-bae4-aa72012e5fb6) ## [Thy Friends Do Stand by Thee | Ronald A. Rasband | March 2010](http://speeches.byu.edu/) _2026-07-07_ Never underestimate the value of good, righteous friends and mentors. Lifelong friendship with people like these will bless our lives immeasurably. Click here to view the speech page. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/0c331867-ade6-4f54-a1a9-aa5d00345817/d8fd6f1e-cf7d-443f-ae02-aa720129f6ec/d7be75d5-18eb-41f3-b4ad-b4800114a67c/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=7b2dc0e8-b53d-4235-bae4-aa72012e5fb6) ## [Get a Life | Elaine L. Jack | January 1993](https://omny.fm/shows/overcoming-adversity/get-a-life-elaine-l-jack-january-1993) _2026-05-11_ To "get a life," we must use our agency to love God and serve others. Then, no matter our circumstance, we can say "Life can't get any better than this." Click here to see the speech page. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/0c331867-ade6-4f54-a1a9-aa5d00345817/d8fd6f1e-cf7d-443f-ae02-aa720129f6ec/6f16636d-6bde-4f29-a976-b444018abdb9/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=7b2dc0e8-b53d-4235-bae4-aa72012e5fb6) ## [These Noble Pioneers | Gordon B. Hinckley | February 1997](https://omny.fm/shows/overcoming-adversity/these-noble-pioneers-gordon-b-hinckley-february-1997) _2026-04-27_ Gordon B. Hinckley speaks of the noble pioneers. The pioneers were people of great faith, of tremendous loyalty, and of unbending integrity. Click here to see the speech page. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/0c331867-ade6-4f54-a1a9-aa5d00345817/d8fd6f1e-cf7d-443f-ae02-aa720129f6ec/81744e65-1e3d-4052-b311-b435013ca1a7/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=7b2dc0e8-b53d-4235-bae4-aa72012e5fb6) ## [“Let Us Run with Patience the Race That Is Set Before Us” | Bradley P. Owens | June 2024](https://omny.fm/shows/overcoming-adversity/let-us-run-with-patience-the-race-that-is-set-before-us-bradley-p-owens-june-2024) _2026-03-02_ In the race of life, we can be strengthened by repenting continually, anticipating adversity, cleaving to covenants, and enduring to the end. Click here to see the speech page. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/0c331867-ade6-4f54-a1a9-aa5d00345817/d8fd6f1e-cf7d-443f-ae02-aa720129f6ec/85ba46f8-3899-4f95-9f7b-b401007afa39/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=7b2dc0e8-b53d-4235-bae4-aa72012e5fb6) ## [God Did Not Put Us Here to Fail | Jon M. Huntsman Sr. | November 2009](https://omny.fm/shows/overcoming-adversity/god-did-not-put-us-here-to-fail-jon-m-huntsman-sr-november-2009) _2026-01-19_ Jon M. Huntsman Sr. speaks of the need to be optimistic and of how following the gospel of Jesus Christ will lead us to happiness. Click here to see the speech page. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/0c331867-ade6-4f54-a1a9-aa5d00345817/d8fd6f1e-cf7d-443f-ae02-aa720129f6ec/174a8680-801b-4bf6-956a-b3d4017e7794/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=7b2dc0e8-b53d-4235-bae4-aa72012e5fb6) ## [Trusting God When Things Go Wrong | Todd A. Britsch | September 1997](https://omny.fm/shows/overcoming-adversity/trusting-god-when-things-go-wrong-todd-a-britsch-september-1997) _2026-01-05_ It is inevitable that life will not go according to plan at times. Rather than complain, we must learn to trust God when things go wrong. Click here to see the speech page. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/0c331867-ade6-4f54-a1a9-aa5d00345817/d8fd6f1e-cf7d-443f-ae02-aa720129f6ec/dcf93422-2039-4476-8789-b3b5011124d6/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=7b2dc0e8-b53d-4235-bae4-aa72012e5fb6) ## [“Daddy, Is Jesus Real?” Overcoming Fear through Faith in Christ | January 2016](https://omny.fm/shows/overcoming-adversity/daddy-is-jesus-real-overcoming-fear-through-faith-in-christ-january-2016) _2025-12-22_ God is real. His Son is real. Our faith in them is strengthened as we learn more completely about them and have sacred experiences with them. Click here to see the speech page. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/0c331867-ade6-4f54-a1a9-aa5d00345817/d8fd6f1e-cf7d-443f-ae02-aa720129f6ec/778c63cf-270f-4461-874a-b3b1013944c6/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=7b2dc0e8-b53d-4235-bae4-aa72012e5fb6) ## [Stay updated on your professional world (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/BJ9TXiPdZXT8) _2025-12-22 · **Sponsored**_ Keep in touch with people you know, build your career. ## [Taking up the Cross | Neal A. Maxwell | January 1976](https://omny.fm/shows/overcoming-adversity/taking-up-the-cross-neal-a-maxwell-january-1976) _2025-12-08_ The cross that we are each called to bear is unique and incomparable. The moment we choose to take it up is a defining moment in eternity. Click here to see the speech page. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 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