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Finding Center
Finding Center is a daily half-hour of spiritual focus and re-centering. Religious leaders, university faculty, and other thoughtful people share insight and experiences on topics most meaningful to them. On Tuesdays, we'll bring you live devotionals and forum addresses from the BYU campus. M-F 1 Eastern/10 Pacific. And you can subscribe to the podcast and never miss an episode.
Episodes
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The War Between Good and Evil
The War Between Good and Evil We'll first hear Larry Y. Wilson's devotional address titled, "The Return of the King." Full audio, video, and transcript…
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Avoiding the Advances of the Adversary
Avoiding the Advances of the Adversary For the first half, Boyd K. Packer gives his devotional address "Fledgling Finches and Family Life." Full audio and…
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Life Lessons
Life Lessons First, we'll hear from Mitt Romney, former governor of Massachusetts, as he gives his address "Life Lessons from the Front." Full audio, video…
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Looking Past Satan's Counterfeits of Joy
Looking Past Satan's Counterfeits of Joy First, we will hear from Brain K. Ashton with his BYU devotional titled, "Happiness, Deceit, and Small Things." Full…
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Putting on the Armor of Truth and Light
Putting on the Armor of Truth and Light Dennis L. Largey, BYU associate professor of ancient scripture at the time of this address, gives his speech titled…
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Learning from the Savior and Other Worthy Mentors
Learning from the Savior and Other Worthy Mentors First, Kent F. Richards gives his devotional address "Lessons from the Savior's Young Adult Life." Full…
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Reaching Our Potential of Joy and Healing
Reaching Our Potential of Joy and Healing Donald L. Staheli, member of the Second Quorum of the Seventy of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at…
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Overcoming Adversity and Trials
Overcoming Adversity and Trials In the first half, Jeffrey S. McClellan speaks on "Thy Troubles to Bless." Full audio, video, and transcript available at…
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Being Accountable for Our Life Choices
Being Accountable for Our Life Choices Sharon G. Samuelson begins this hour with her talk titled, "The Book of Our Lives." Full audio, video, and transcript…
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Embracing the Atonement of Jesus Christ
Embracing the Atonement of Jesus Christ First, we'll hear from James R. Rasband as his gives his address "Faith to Forgive Grievous Harms: Accepting the…
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Linking the Generations
Linking the Generations Neil L. Andersen begins with his address "Seeing through the Generations." Full audio and transcript available at…
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Helping Those in Need
Helping Those in Need First, John K. Carmack shares his devotional address titled, "Bless the Poor and Needy." Full audio, video, and transcript available at…
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Actively Seeking Revelation
Actively Seeking Revelation We will first hear from Kevin J. Worthen with "Receiving Revelation." Full audio, video, and transcript available at…
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Success in Marriage and Dating
Success in Marriage and Dating Jason S. Carroll, professor of Marriage and Family Studies at BYU, gives his address "As I Have Loved You: Agency-Based Love in…
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Remembering the Past and the Things of God
Remembering the Past and the Things of God Ardeth G. Kapp begins with her address titled, "Lest We Forget to Believe." Full audio and transcript available at…
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Qualities of an Effective Leader
Qualities of an Effective Leader We first hear from Peggy S. Worthen in her devotional address "Choose to Be a Leader." Full audio, video, and transcript…
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Finishing the Race of Life
Finishing the Race of Life President Thomas S. Monson, 16th President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, gives his address titled, "Guideposts…
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Power of Motivation
Power of Motivation Sterling W. Sill starts off by giving his classic 1978 speech, "Motivations." Full audio and transcript at…
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Nourishing Relationships of Love
Nourishing Relationships of Love We'll first hear Jeffrey R. Holland's address titled, "How Do I Love Thee?" Full audio, video, and transcript available at…
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Humble Submission to God
Humble Submission to God To begin, LeGrand R. Curtis gives his address "Humbly Combining Heart and Mind." Full audio, video, and transcript available at…
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Growing in the Knowledge of Truth
Growing in the Knowledge of Truth Today on Finding Center we will first hear from Hal B. Heaton with his BYU devotional address titled, "Truth." Full audio and…
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Leadership Mindset
Leadership Mindset First, we will hear from Sheri L. Dew with her devotional address titled, "You Were Born to Lead, You Were Born for Glory." Full audio…
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Necessary Truths of the Gospel
Necessary Truths of the Gospel Today on Finding Center we will hear from Richard D. Draper with his devotional address titled, "Light, Truth, and Grace: Three…
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God's Eternal Game Plan
God's Eternal Game Plan E. J. Caffaro starts off by sharing his address "Our Personal Game Plan." Full audio, video, and transcript available at…
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Hope: An Anchor of Assurance
Hope: An Anchor of Assurance Alan R. Harker begins our first half with "Hope As an Anchor of Our Souls." Full audio, video, and transcript available at…
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Tenacious Endurance
Tenacious Endurance In the first half, David F. Evans gives his speech titled, "Tenacity." Full audio, video, and transcipt available at…
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Moving Forward in the Darkness
Moving Forward in the Darkness First, we'll hear from the dean of the BYU College of Humanities, J. Scott Miller, as he gives his address titled, "Humble…
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God's Sufficient Grace
God's Sufficient Grace Dr. Brad Wilcox We start by interviewing Dr. Brad Wilcox about his July, 2011 BYU Devotional address, "His Grace is Sufficient," and the…
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Loving the Lord and Staying on His Side
Loving the Lord and Staying on His Side First, we'll hear Sheri L. Dew's address "Living on the Lord's Side of the Line." Full audio and transcript availabe…
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Active Citizenship in Our Communities
Active Citizenship in Our Communities Stan A. Taylor In the first half, Stan A. Taylor speaks on "Accountable Citizenship." Full audio and transcript at…
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Advocating in Love
Advocating in Love Carolina Núñez, associate dean and professor in the BYU Law School, begins this episode with "Loving Our Neighbors." Full audio, video, and…
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Fellowshipping and Befriending Strangers
Fellowshipping and Befriending Strangers This episode begins with Dr. Neal lavaun Cox speaking on "And They Did Fellowship One with Another." Full audio…
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Conquering Fear and Failure
Conquering Fear and Failure The first half features Elder Howard W. Hunter speaking on "Fear Not, Little Flock." Full audio and transcript at…
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Progression in Life Through Decision-Making
Progression in Life Through Decision-Making The first half is Elder Lynn A. Mickelsen, on "Decisiveness in the Face of Uncertainty: The Basis of Progress."…
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Methods of Increasing Knowledge and Learning
Methods of Increasing Knowledge and Learning We begin with Melissa Heath speaking on "Becoming More Teachable." Full audio, video, and transcript at…
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Optimism and Happiness in Life
Optimism and Happiness in Life In the first half, Dr. Jeffry H. Larson shares his address, "What Do You Expect?: A Key to Personal Happiness." Full audio…
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Finding Strength in Times of Adversity
Finding Strength in Times of Adversity First we hear from Sterling C. Hilton, on "His Burden is Light." Full audio, video, and transcript available at…
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Experimenting on the Word of the Lord
Experimenting on the Word of the Lord Today we begin with Elder Lawrence E. Corbridge, a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day…
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Walking in the Lord's Way
Walking in the Lord's Way First we hear from Jennifer Brinkerhoff Platt, "Walking in the Light of His Love." Find audio, video, and transcript online at…
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Addressing the Fear in Our Lives
Addressing the Fear in Our Lives Scott C. Esplin begins with "Daddy, Is Jesus Real?" Full audio, video, and transcript at…
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Blessings of Living a Balanced Life
Blessings of Living a Balanced Life This episode begins with Gary K. Palmer's address, "The Spokes of a Balanced Life." Full audio and transcript can be found…
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Becoming People of Integrity
Becoming People of Integrity First is Elder Shayne M. Bowen, on "I Can Sleep When the Wind Blows." Full audio, video, and transcript available at…
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Making Time for Christ-Like Service
Making Time for Christ-Like Service We begin with Sherri Patten Palmer's talk, "Convenient Service." Full audio, video, and transcript available at…
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Choosing Joy Over Darkness
Choosing Joy Over Darkness In the first half, Joy D. Jones speaks on "Look Unto Him in Every Thought." Full audio, video, and transcript available at…
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Creativity and Learning
Creativity and Learning We begin with James D. Gordon III, speaking on "The Joy of Education and Lifelong Learning." Full audio, video, and transcript…
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Developing the Qualities of Our Hearts
Developing the Qualities of Our Hearts First, Elder Ronald A. Rasband speaks on "Integrity of Heart." Full audio, video, and transcript available at…
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Trusting God in Times of Trial
Trusting God in Times of Trial First we hear from Dallan R. Moody with "What Happens When Life Gets One Degree Colder?" Full audio, video, and transcript…
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Be a Light
Be a Light In the first half, we being with BYU Women's Soccer Coach, Jennifer Rockwood's address, "Drawn to the Light." Full audio, video, and transcript…
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Remembering the Lord Our God
Remembering the Lord Our God Ulisses Soares We hear first from Elder Ulisses Soares "Always Remember Him." Full audio, video, and transcript available at…
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Being Master of Your Life and Choices
Being Master of Your Life and Choices Carrie Roberts In the first half, Carrie Roberts speaks on "If You Don't Like It, Change It." Full audio, video, and…
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Hearing The Music of The Spirit
Hearing The Music of The Spirit Dieter F. Utchdorf First we hear Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf's address, "Can You Hear the Music?" Full audio, video, and…
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Knowing Your Gifts and Who You Are
Knowing Your Gifts and Who You Are First, we hear from Sister Peggy S. Worthen, speaking on "Spiritual Gifts" at the January 8, 2019 BYU Devotional. Full…
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Personal Goals and Helping Others
Personal Goals and Helping Others. Elder Joe J. Christensen In the first half, we hear from Elder Joe J. Christensen, a member of the Seventy at the time of…
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Matthew's Portrayal of Jesus
Matthew's Portrayal of Jesus Today's thoughts are from the 2018 Sperry Symposium, held on the BYU campus, and features an edited version of a keynote address…
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Letting Your Light Shine
Letting Your Light Shine Andrea B. Thomas We begin with "Make a Difference in the World," a BYU Forum address by Andrea B. Thomas--Senior VP of Marketing…
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Receiving the Guidance of the Spirit
Receiving the Guidance of the Spirit Dr. James P. Porter First, Dr. James P. Porter speaks on "Receiving and Recognizing the Holy Ghost." Full audio, video…
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Living As a Believer / The Power of Your Words
Living As a Believer / The Power of Your Words We begin with the Archbishop of Philadelphia, Charles Chaput and his BYU Forum address "Awakenings: Living as a…
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Art, Life, and Making Proper Measurements
Art, Life, and Making Proper Measurements Elder Ulisses Soares In the first half, Elder Ulisses Soares talks about "Becoming a Work of Art." Full audio, video…
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Work, Time, and Money
Work, Time, and Money First, we hear from Michael Middleton on "Adding Stars to Your Life's Sky." Full audio, video, and transcript available at…
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In the Likeness of God
In the Likeness of God Dr. Larry Tucker First, we hear from Dr. Larry Tucker, a BYU Professor of Exercise Sciences, on The Human Body: A Gift and a…