Devotionals and Speeches

This Devotional address with Dan Barnes was delivered on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. MDT in the BYU-Idaho Center. Brother Barnes has worked in the Counseling Center for 22 years and is an adjunct psychology instructor. Prior to working at BYU-Idaho, he worked in the Counseling and Psychologist Services Center at Utah State University.

This Devotional address with Elder David A. and Sister Susan K. Bednar was delivered on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. MDT in the BYU-Idaho Center. This devotional was held as part of the university's Spirit Week events commemorating 25 years since Ricks College became Brigham Young University-Idaho.

This Devotional address with Rob Garrett was delivered on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. MST in the BYU-Idaho Center. Brother Garrett has served as Chief of Staff and Vice President of Executive Strategy and Planning at Brigham Young University-Idaho since 2016.

This Devotional address with Elder James O. Fantone was delivered on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. MST in the BYU-Idaho Center. Elder Fantone was sustained as a General Authority Seventy in April 2026. At the time of his call, he was serving as a member of the Eighth Quorum of the Seventy in the Philippines Area.

This Devotional address with President Alvin F. Meredith III was delivered on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. MST in the BYU-Idaho Center. President Meredith III became the 18th president of Brigham Young University-Idaho on August 1, 2023. He was sustained as a General Authority Seventy on April 3, 2021, and continues to serve in that role today.

This Devotional address with Sister Jennifer E. Meredith was delivered on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. MST in the BYU-Idaho Center. Sister Meredith received a bachelor’s degree in communications from Brigham Young University.

This Devotional address with Jon Paul Johnson was delivered on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. MDT in the BYU-Idaho Center. Johnson was born in Provo, Utah and grew up in Paradise and Sandy, Utah. He earned an associate degree in engineering technology from Ricks College, a bachelor’s degree in physics from Brigham Young University, and a PhD in physics from the University of Utah.

This Devotional address with Tiffany Savage-Humphreys was delivered on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. MDT in the BYU-Idaho I-Center. Tiffany Savage-Humphreys grew up in Alpine, Utah, and is the second of six daughters. She earned a bachelor’s degree from BYU-Idaho in communications and a master’s degree from the University of Phoenix in education curriculum and instruction.

This Devotional address with Kriss Pond was delivered on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. MDT in the BYU-Idaho I-Center. Kriss Pond was raised in Rexburg and graduated from Ricks College before earning a bachelor’s and a master’s degree from Utah State University in sociology, social work, and human environments.

This Devotional address with Ezra Gwilliam was delivered on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. MST in the BYU-Idaho Center. Ezra Gwilliam grew up in the small logging community of Vanderhoof, British Columbia, Canada.

This Devotional address with Elder Gérald Caussé and Sister Valérie Caussé was delivered on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. MST in the BYU-Idaho Center.

This Devotional address with Sam Eidam was delivered on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. MST in the BYU-Idaho Center. Sam Eidam is a native of Ashton, Idaho. He was raised with a deep appreciation for hard work, faith, and the outdoors—values that continue to guide both his professional and personal life.

This Devotional address with Elder Mark A. Bragg was delivered on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 11:30 AM MST in the BYU-Idaho I-Center. Elder Mark A. Bragg was sustained as a General Authority Seventy on April 2, 2016. At the time of his call, he was serving as an Area Seventy in the North America West Area.

This Devotional address with Selena Robins was delivered on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 11:30 AM MST in the BYU-Idaho I-Center. Selena Robins grew up in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, and moved to Utah at age 15.

This Devotional address with Elder B. Corey Cuvelier was delivered on May 19, 2026, at 11:30 AM MST in the BYU-Idaho I-Center. Elder B. Corey Cuvelier was sustained as a General Authority Seventy in the April 2025 General Conference. At the time of his call, he was serving as a member of the Eleventh Quorum of the Seventy in the North America Southwest Area.

This Devotional address with Trent Shippen was delivered on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 11:30 AM MST in the BYU-Idaho I-Center. Trent Shippen played basketball for Ricks College while earning an associate’s degree in arts and sciences. He later graduated from Colorado State University with a bachelor’s degree in exercise and sports science, and from the University of Utah with a master’s degree in sports management.

This Devotional address with Elder Robert C. Gay was delivered on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 11:30 AM MST in the BYU-Idaho I-Center. Elder Robert C. Gay is an emeritus General Authority Seventy. As a General Authority, he served in the Presidency of the Seventy, as an Area President, and as a member of the Board of Trustees for the Church Educational System.

This Devotional address with Kassandra M. Mackley was delivered on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 11:30 AM MST in the BYU-Idaho I-Center. Kassandra M. Mackley grew up in Utah, Virginia, and Blackfoot, Idaho. She served in the Idaho Falls, Idaho, and Vancouver, Washington Missions.

This Devotional address with President Alvin F. Meredith III was delivered on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 11:30 AM MST in the BYU-Idaho I-Center. Alvin F. Meredith III became the 18th president of Brigham Young University-Idaho on August 1, 2023. He was sustained as a General Authority Seventy on April 3, 2021, and continues to serve in that role today.

This Devotional address with Jennifer E. Meredith was delivered on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 11:30 AM MST in the BYU-Idaho I-Center. Jennifer E. Meredith received a bachelor’s degree in communications from Brigham Young University. She worked in Human Resources for Franklin Covey.