11:10 a.m.–12:05 p.m.
Elder Robert D. Hales
Devotional Address
Tuesday, August 19
Marriott Center (MC)
Gaye Strathearn
Handmaids of the Lord in
the New Testament Gospels
W-111 Benson Building
(BNSN)
W The
Nativity through the Eyes of the Women
Th The Samaritan Woman at the Well and the Woman Who Anointed
Jesus’ Feet
F Mary,
Martha, and Mary Magdalene
Wayne E. Brickey
The Power of the Word to
Cleanse, Change, Edify, and Unite—Blessings for Individuals and Families
W-112 Benson Building
(BNSN)
W Power
to Cleanse
Th Power
to Change and Edify
F Power
to Unite
S. Dee Barrett
Differing Communication
Needs—Are Others Receiving the Message You Intended to Send?
377 Clyde Building (CB)
W Differing
Communication Needs: Blessings, Not Stumbling Blocks
Th Powerful
Messages Sent through Unspoken Words: Nonverbal Communication
F The
Power of Attitude in Communication
Paul R. Warner
Gospel Appreciation and
Conversion
de Jong, Harris Fine Arts Center (HFAC)
W The
Lord Calls His Prophets
Th Divine
Answers to Life Challenges
F Some
Impacts of the Founding Fathers (Benjamin Franklin and John Adams) on
Presidents of the United States and LDS Prophets
Donna B. Nielsen
Ancient Cultural Keys That
Enhance Our Scriptural Understanding
Madsen, Harris Fine Arts
Center (HFAC)
W “Fearfully
and Wonderfully Made” (Psalm 139:14): Body Imagery in the Scriptures (Part 1)
Th “My
Liver Is Poured Upon the Earth” (Lamentations 2:11): Body Imagery in the
Scriptures (Part 2)
F Adorned
as a Bridegroom: Clothing Symbolism in Scripture
Kenneth L. Higbee
Critical Keys to Mastering
Your Memory
Pardoe, Harris Fine Arts
Center (HFAC)
W Attention:
Now I Get It
Th Meaning:
Making Sense of It All
F Association:
That Reminds Me
Lawrence R. Flake
Beyond the Veil
Assembly Hall, Hinckley
Center (HC)
W Life After Life—The Postmortal Spirit
World
Th Joseph
Smith’s Poetic Rewriting of the Vision of the Degrees of Glory (D&C 76)
F A
Positive Look at the Latter-day Concept of Hell
Stan G. Crippen
Calming the Storms within
and Progressing toward Happiness
1102 Jesse Knight Building
(JKB)
W It’s
the Little Things That Count—Spouses
Th It’s
the Little Things That Count—Families
F Enjoying
the Everyday Journey of Life—Measuring Success, Priorities, and Happiness
Ellen Allred, Russell W.
Bryant, Joseph Roberson
Bringing BYU to You:
Education Anytime, Anywhere, for Anyone
2107 Jesse Knight Building
(JKB)
W Discover
600 Ways to Learn at Home: Taking Personal Enrichment, High School, and College
Independent Study Courses to Enrich Your Life (Russell W. Bryant)
Th Supplement
Your Child’s Education: Helping Your Students Graduate from High School and
Prepare for College with BYU Independent Study Courses (Joseph Roberson)
F Finish
at Home What You Started at BYU: Introducing the Bachelor of General Studies
(Ellen Allred)
Kevin Hinckley
Rebellion—Fortifying Our
Youth, Reclaiming Our Prodigals
3108 Jesse Knight Building
(JKB)
W When
Hearts Go Cold: The Nature of Rebellion
Th Good
Families/Rebellious Kids: The Effect of Parental Styles
F Now
What Do I Do? Healing Our Adult Prodigals
Timothy W. Bothell
Helping Others Feel and
Recognize the Spirit
B092 Joseph F. Smith
Building (JFSB)
W Raising
Children to Feel and Recognize the Spirit
Th Helping
Investigators Feel and Recognize the Spirit
F Increasing
the Spirit in Your Life through the Ordinance of the Sacrament
V-Ann Ludlow
Making the Most of Your
Missionary’s Mission
B190 Joseph F. Smith
Building (JFSB)
W The
Prepared Missionary—Seven Traits of a Successful Missionary
Th Support
from Home, Part 1—The Long-Distance Companion
F Support
from Home, Part 2—The Strength in Being Positive
Victor L. Ludlow
The Savior’s Three Major
Sermons in 3 Nephi
Auditorium, Joseph Smith
Building (JSB)
W The
Sermon at the Temple in Bountiful (3 Nephi 11–14)
Th The Law and the Covenant Discourse (3 Nephi 15–16)
F The
Covenant People Discourse (3 Nephi 20–22)
Elder Robert D. Hales
Campus Devotional
Marriott Center (MC)
Tuesday Only
Daniel C. Peterson
The Continuing Presence of
the Past
Marriott Center (MC)
W What You should Know about the Qur’an
Th Sunnis,
Shi’ites, Sufis, Wahhabis,
Taliban, and the Rest: Who Are They and What Do They Want?
F The
Rise of Islam in the West: Threat or Opportunity?
Mark E. Beecher
Feeding the Sheep without
Being Eaten Alive: Teaching in the Home and Church
445 Martin Building (MARB)
W Creative
Ways to Establish Order in the Home and Classroom without Losing the Spirit
Th “If
Ye Are Prepared Ye Shall Not Fear”: How to Maximize Your Lesson Preparation for
Powerful Presentation
F Increasing
Student Participation (and Participation from Your Children)
Robert I. Eaton
The Gospel Is Good News
446 Martin Building (MARB)
W “That
Your Joy Might Be Full” (John 15:11)
Th “Thy
Faith Hath Made Thee Whole” (Mark 5:34)
F Hope,
an Anchor to Our Souls
Lawrence D. Stevenson
The Lord’s Laws of
Prosperity (Pride Does Not Have to Follow)
455 Martin Building (MARB)
W The
Lord Prospers Those Who Put Their Trust in Him
Th The Dangers of Setting Our Hearts upon Riches
F “Therefore
They Were Liberal to All” (Alma 1:30)
Ronald J. Schwendiman
The Church Online: Tools,
Treasures, What’s New, and You!
456 Martin Building (MARB)
W What’s
New This Year on Church Web Sites
Th “Hidden
Treasures” on Church Web Sites
F Getting
Involved Personally Online to Further the Work
Jeffrey L. Sermon
Building Bridges to the
Heart (Youth)
East Floor, Smith
Fieldhouse (SFH)
W The
Happy Heart: Believing Who I Really Am
Th The Pure Heart: Understanding the Law of Chastity
F The
Peaceful Heart: Being Friends with Agency
9:50–10:45 a.m.
Single-Session Classes in
250 Spencer W. Kimball
Tower (SWKT)
W Athletics at BYU (Thomas A. Holmoe)
Th BYU Men’s Basketball (Terry A. Nashif)
F Creating a Gospel-Centered Family Life: How
to Effectively Deal with Everyday Problems Within a
Family Setting (M. Sean Covey)
Steven C. Harper
The Law of Consecration:
Past and Present
151 Tanner Building (TNRB)
W The
Law of Consecration in the Doctrine and Covenants
Th The Law of Consecration Is Not the United Order
F What
is the Relationship between Tithing and Consecration?
Carrie M. Wrigley
“Male and Female Created He Them” (Genesis 1:27): Understanding, Honoring, and
Bridging Gender Differences
3220–3224 Wilkinson Student
Center (WSC)
W Chemistry:
Creating Meaningful Connections between How His Brain Works and How Her Brain
Works
Th Communication:
Promoting Mutual Understanding through Her Way of Talking and His Way of
Talking
F Companionship:
Man and Woman Working in Unity, Side by Side, Forever
Marie C. Ricks
Home Organization: The Better
Way to Live—Organizing, Housecleaning, and Food Storage
3228 Wilkinson Student
Center (WSC)
W Organizing
for Your Son’s or Daughter’s Mission
Th Housecleaning
Methods: Keeping Ahead of the Mess, the Dust, and the Grime
F Food
and Home Storage: A Better Way to Be Self-Sufficient for Those Who Don’t Have
Time for Another Trip to the Store
Brent L. Top
“What Is This Thing That
Men Call Death?”—LDS Teachings About the Spirit World
3280–3290 Wilkinson Student
Center (WSC)
W “Enveloped
in Flaming Fire”—Attributes and Abilities of the Spirit Body
Th “Better
Worlds and Greater Light”—Conditions of the Spirit World
F “A
Preparation for Life”—Knowledge About DYING Teaches Us
About LIVING
Joseph F. McConkie
The Plain Truth
Ballroom, Wilkinson Student
Center (WSC)
W “Faith”
Requires Faith
Th Saving
Truths Never Go Unopposed
F Compromising
Gospel Principles Never Brings Peace
Byron R. Merrill
Insights from the Book of
Mormon: 4 Nephi–Moroni 10
Varsity, Wilkinson Student
Center (WSC)
W 4
Nephi–Mormon 7: Mormon—Faithful Leader
Th Mormon
8–Ether 6: Moroni—A Voice of Warning
F Ether
7–Moroni 10: Moroni—Final Witness