Love & Marriage

Love is not just an investment; it is an adventure. It is not an idyllic dream; it happens. President Hinckley reminds us of the sacred nature of love. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

H. Hal Visick shares his thoughts on Godly love and the sacrifices requisite to attain it. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Brent D. Slife speaks on the common Cartesian, egoistic theories in psychology fall short when describing the unselfish, gracious, and unexplainable phenomenon of love. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marriage is key for our exaltation, but successful marriages do not come without hard work. Elder Hugh W. Pinnock offers ten suggestions for happier marriages. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a world where family ideals consistently gravitate toward convenience, Elder Bruce C. Hafen reminds us of the order of marriage taught in the Lord's temples. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Much less known than the economic law of decreasing returns is the spiritual law of increasing returns. Working and waiting are worth the blessings. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lynn G. Robbins teaches that the Savior counsels us to avoid temptation rather than trying to resist it. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After losing a home and all their possessions—twice—this family learned that as long as you have family, good friends, and the gospel, you have everything. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If we want our marriage to last beyond this life, we must be faithful to the new and everlasting covenant of marriage we've made with our spouse and God. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Keith B. McMullin shares his testimony that as we increasingly love God and His kingdom and make them our primary focus, we will find that all of the "compartments" of our lives are blessed. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html

Angel Abrea teaches that we have a divine nature and destiny, which includes sacred roles to fulfill. The most important of those roles are fatherhood and motherhood. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html

Quentin L. Cook teaches that choices have consequences. Satan tries to convince otherwise, but his plan only brings misery. God's plan brings lasting happiness. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html

Michelle D. Craig teaches that we can use our trials to build character, draw strength from covenants and ordinances, and deepen family relationships. This is our day of opportunity. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html

Bruce R. McConkie teaches that everything we do in this life, especially living worthy of a celestial marriage, prepares us to become like our Father in Heaven. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html

Mark A. Peterson shares how adoption is both a gift of life and love, as well as his personal experience with adoption, and some insights into spiritual adoption. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html

Elder Dallin H. and Sister Kristen M. Oaks talk about dating, hope, and how to push back against the pressures of the world. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html

Gordon B. Hinckley teaches that an eternal home is one where eternal covenants are made and kept. Strive for a temple marriage, and treasure your spouse and children. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html

Jeffrey R. Holland teaches that it is each of our responsibility to preserve generational testimony by teaching truth to our children and strengthening our families. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html

F. Enzio Busche teaches that as we choose to follow the Savior, and have no confidence in the contrary messages of the world, we will understand our great potential in His eternal plan. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html

When we know that the marriage and family have eternal purposes, we are more motivated to follow God's commandments and those relationships with care. Support the show.